While watching the world cup i'm just trying to come up with a bit of a plan for my clubman restoration

These are the things i know i am going to need / need to do...
- Engine / Gearbox Rebuild (manual)
- New Interior (carpets, new/reupholstered seats)
- Body Preperation / Painting

What i was hoping you guys could help me with is firstly giving me an estimate of how much it will cost to get my engine and box (998 manual) rebuilt
and secondly, any "must do" upgrades / improvements that you would suggest.... by this is mean are they any things that you _always_ do when you restore and mini and i should be aware of .... i thinking things like suspension, breaks, electrics, etc.

EDIT: Can you buy complete rubber kits? (ie window rubbers, bonnet/boot and door seals)

any help is greatly appreciated

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1975 Hairy Lime/White Clubby
Build Thread: http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=80657

Engine + box rebuild anywhere from 2500-4000 depending how many go-fast bits you want..

My Must have's:
- RE-13 Cam without a doubt (i'd go the 282..but that's too wild for most)
- Central Oil Pickup
- Double Row Timing Chain
- Electronic Ignition (Pulsar or 123 dizzy)
- H4 Headlights with Relay
- New rubber cones up front
- Disc Brakes

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Starlet Conversion:
http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=15484

I just finished rebuilding a gearbox and cost just under $400, That was new bearings, idler gear bearings, comp diff pin, heavy duty layshaft and gasket/seal kit.
Cheers Pete

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A recent study found the average Aussie walks about 900 miles a year
Another study found Aussies drink, on average, 22 gallons of alcohol a year
That means, on average, Australians get about 41 miles per gallon

Kind of makes you proud to be an AUSSIE

how uch of the work do you plan on doing yourself? think about timeframe, do you want the new engine/box sitting arround dry while you wait for the body to be done? that kinda thing, also think how long the body will take you....then double it
i should really follow my own advice.
i like that your getting all new seals, its little things that make a car, like new locking strips.
most importantly though - HAVE FUN

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speed costs....how fast do you want to go...

Replace all rubbers and I mean all and reco the steering rack while the motor is out because if you do a full restoration and then have to replace the rack in two years time it will be very annoying.

new wiring harness and new or reco'ed door hinges and put rubber gaskets underneath them.

Steve

Great that it's a "Clubbie"
If you are going to do the whole project properly ie eng/g/box and body panel and paint,which is what I've done to the LS,I would open up a separate Bank Account for Mini money only-you put aside a certain amount(say $100) every week and start saving.....
You will need at least(minium $6000) from start to finish.
This way you can save the money(dont' touch it) and keep track of how much you are spending on the project,because it does get expensive at the end.
But worthwhile

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Bank Account is organised already... i guess great minds think alike hey LS1380

I am hoping to do as much as possible by my self for this project, i've just finished uni need something outside of work to fill my time, so what better time to buy a mini and set about learning how cars work

so yeah, the plan is to complete the project over the next 12 months with a budget of about $5,000

anywho... asumming this would be the first time i've done it.. how hard / would it be possible for my to rebuild my engine and gearbox? i have the leyland workshop manual and a host of other mini books for reference... what to you rekon my chances are?

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1975 Hairy Lime/White Clubby
Build Thread: http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=80657

A workshop manual can be a useful tool in the right hands for the inexperienced dangerous.

Steve

/bump

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1975 Hairy Lime/White Clubby
Build Thread: http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=80657

very true. get one of the complete black ones which go into much more detail than some others - and is very helpful