Mini One Beach Car

Mitchelkitman · #1 4th July 2022, 08:51

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Originally Posted by Lucky@LeMans

Cutting and welding isn't my favourite pastime, I'm paranoid about things catching fire both in the car and around the garage ! So yes that aspect of the build was brave for me. There is a lot of extra steel gone in, much of which is hidden under the raised sill. I still have to make suitable seat belt mountings for the front seats upper mounting which would normally be on the B pillar. I'm reversing the front seat belts so the upper mount is in the centre of the car, coming off a substantial post bolted / welded to the tunnel.

I'm confident you are making a good job of it - but have you checked the need for IVA? How is it likely to be assessed sans B pillars?

Lucky@LeMans · #2 4th July 2022, 15:53

Main issue as I see it is provision for seat belts. I'm working on that aspect next.

IanA · #3 5th July 2022, 09:27

Super job and an interesting project.

Have you thought about fitting doors in case of inclement weather? (gets coat!!!)

Lucky@LeMans · #4 5th July 2022, 17:03

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Originally Posted by IanA

Super job and an interesting project.

Have you thought about fitting doors in case of inclement weather? (gets coat!!!)

I suppose I could have left it standard and just wound down the windows but that would be too easy !
The roof should keep the worst of it off !

IanA · #5 5th July 2022, 18:04

The airflow dynamics of open cars and cars with a roof but no side doors/panels is very different.
I did once drive my Jago with the roof up but without the doors and the "sidewash" was very noticeable. That's why I don't bother with a roof now.
Also why I've never bothered getting weather equipment for my Fury- a tonneau suffices.

Lucky@LeMans · #6 5th July 2022, 20:34

You're right Ian, I don't think this will be a car for driving at speeds above 50mph. I see it as something for the finer summer days driving around your beach resort in the south of France. Most of the originals were exported to such places, same as the Fiat Jollies etc which can still be seen in Italian resorts today.

IanA · #7 5th July 2022, 20:38

Best of luck with the project.
Even if it doesn't make it to the South of France, its appearance will evoke the spirit and pleasure of that.