Project 1275 gt - Turbo
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Not new to minis but been a while. First car 1098 clubman then 998.. That was 25 years ago. I brought a 1275gt 23 years ago to rebuild as it was a mess then. 1976 - 1275 gt. I've kept just the bare shell for all these years. Good old dad never did need his garage space!! The time has finally come to repair and rebuild. Just brought an original metro turbo engine, in bits..

The plan -

Replace 80% body due to rust

Rebuild each and every component fitted to the car

Rebuild turbo engine as standard unit

Put all the shiny pieces together and enjoy

I will defiantly need some advice.... I will upload pictures when it's interesting

Loads to learn no cash due to 5 kids, cat, dog and an expensive wife!!!🙃

Haha good story! Welcome!!

Interesting already... Get some pictures!

Welcome and the very best of luck to you.
There's plenty of helpful and very knowledgable people here!

I said I'd do it, there's no need to remind me every 6 months!!

The engine that's needing a little love to restore. But generally all good... I think

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I have roughly measured the bores and all seems ok so far. Used internal calipers and micrometer. Need some advice an where to get new piston rings? Have ordered an internal mic to check correctly the bores are all good. There is residue around the top of the bore that wants cleaning. How is this best done?

How can I tell if the head is leaded or not?? And what's the best / cheapest solution if it's not??

So many questions....