Made an enquiry about a part I couldn't find anywhere else (rubber dust cap for the floor starter switch in a MK1) from Somerford Mini in the UK In the reply the following statement was on the bottom. Needless to say I ordered it along with the dust cap

STOP PRESS
CD parts catalogue now available - £4.00 It includes video footage of the last EVER Mini shell being built at Longbridge. This footage is EXCLUSIVE to Somerford Mini, runs for about 40 mins and must be seen!

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David L


My greatest fear in life is that when I die my wife will sell my Mini and tools for the price I told her I paid for them!

you tube pirate

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Respect mine and I'll respect yours.

Got the CD yesterday - pays to read the fine print - its a video of the shell only - not through to complete car or any mechanicals anyway...interesting.

Highly labour intensive - two guys to the assembly - one each side - starts with the floor pan with front end already attached - each guy fetches the panel brings it to the car - lots of hitting with a BFH - clamp - spot weld - another panel - more hitting with BFH - spot weld. At one point some hydrolic clamps swing up to hold the body rigid while the roof goes on - only part thats not 'hands on' so to speak.

Haven't looked to see how big the file is but lothed to post it for downloading as its exclusive to Somerford - but if people ask nice it may email

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David L


My greatest fear in life is that when I die my wife will sell my Mini and tools for the price I told her I paid for them!

david, can you send me a copy somehow?

Cheers

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Used to have 2000 Cooper Classic Sport 500, No 338, currently miniless

please good sir , i hope you can find it in your heart to send me the video of the two guys building a mini. PM me if your kind heart decides so.

Turns out the video is 340+Mb - bit big to email - I've decided to make copies of the whole CD with the Somerville catalogue and will have them at the Muster.

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David L


My greatest fear in life is that when I die my wife will sell my Mini and tools for the price I told her I paid for them!