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Yes you saw right,a V8 in a Mini..  It's in it's planning stage really,the convertible shell has been on a shelf for about 5 years now!  While the chassis was a scratch built item for a 32 Ford that changed somewhat..So the chassis is being used back to front.   The engine and blower are resin copies that I made.  This is just a mockup shot to show tight things will be,the rear suspension may well change over the next few days...  And a mockup with the shell in place..More as and when. 
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Cool! What scale is it?
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Great start Nige but I still think you should do it as a pick up!!! 
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35th,it's in 1:24 and based on the Tamiya kit. Al,nag nag nag.
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A lot of Minis on that table...
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Cheers Philip,I have lots of them.... Anyway I have been working on the bulkhead and tranny tunnel recently,the floor is coming along nicely too.  
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That looks cool.
How much of the interior is scrach built?
Are you going for the drag racer look or will it be a street rod?
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Thanks James and sorry on the delay. In a nutshell the entire floor/tranny tunnel and bulkhead as well as the chassis are scratch built,it has progressed quite a bit since the last update too. The front end is now a one piece removable item and it has been sprayed Ford candy red- the new Focus colour.. The engine/box/carb and blower as well as the rear axle and rear slicks are all home cast resin copies of various kits..It will be taking more of a drag look than a rod.  
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29 01 2012 Amazing. Looks incredible. Liam
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Cheers Liam.
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Looks very impressive arni.
I think you may need to put the anti-wheelie strut thingy on the back.
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Cheers James.
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Looks cool, all what it needs now is some hot-rod flames on the sides.
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I might have some green flame decals somewhere..Would work with the red.
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