Classic Mini Restoration: HOURS of Work… Barely Looks Different!

Back on the Super City project and this week it’s all about the fiddly jobs that take HOURS but make all the difference! 🔧 📩 Contact & Links 📧 E-mail: [email protected] 🛒 CMW Online Store: https://logothatpolo.co.uk/store/cmws/ ☕ Buy Me a Coffee Want to offer a quick thank you? Have I helped you out or do you enjoy the videos? If you’ve ever thought “I’d buy that guy a beer” — now’s your chance 🍺 👉 https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cmwkeith In this episode I: Clean and restore the original wiring loom Repair dodgy previous-owner wiring bodges Rebuild and grease the wiper wheel boxes Restore original Mini parts instead of replacing them Fit the engine number plate Prep the engine bay ready for the supercharged engine install Share some workshop tips and restoration advice There’s also some garage chat, TVR shuffling, restoration realities, and a Q&A where I answer what my ultimate dream Mini build would be. It might not look like huge progress, but anyone restoring a Classic Mini will know these are the jobs that really matter! If you enjoy proper hands-on Classic Mini restoration content, please give the video a thumbs up and consider subscribing — it really helps support the channel. 00:00 Intro & Super City Update 00:43 Shoutout to Subscriber Paul 01:36 Cleaning & Restoring the Wiring Loom 04:32 Why I’m NOT Refitting Bulkhead Insulation 05:16 Garage Reorganisation & Workshop Expansion Ideas 08:01 The Reality of Restoration Work 09:14 Health Update & Dust Mask Warning 14:09 Mini Restoration Tips & Cooling Fan Direction 19:51 Engine Build Progress & AC Dodd Parts 24:11 Q&A – My Ultimate Dream Classic Mini Build #ClassicMini #MiniRestoration #GarageLife