Joltfreak's B18c mini van

joltfreak · 20-02-2017, 04:11 PM

I finally decided to build a Vtec mini!
To fund this new venture, i need to sell my other minis:
This was my 76 A-series powered mini
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joltfreak · 20-02-2017, 04:19 PM

And this was my corvette v8 powered rwd 78 mini

Some people may ask why would i want to sell these two mini to build another?
The main reason is that both these minis are two seaters and i have two kids that always want to go for a ride whenever i try to take one of the minis out....
That being said, I never get to drive these minis.
My plan with this mini build is to be able to seat 4 people and still have LOTS of fun!!

joltfreak · 20-02-2017, 04:29 PM

One of my buddies seen that i was selling the green mini and we made a deal! As part of the deal i got a mint mini shell that i could use for this build. This mini van is in awesome shape and would be perfect platform for this build!

robert_paull · 20-02-2017, 04:48 PM

You obviously like the build process

Red Riley · 20-02-2017, 06:07 PM

Tamer,
Have you settled on what engine, frame, etc you are going to use?

joltfreak · 20-02-2017, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Red Riley

Tamer,
Have you settled on what engine, frame, etc you are going to use?

Yes, i got the minitec B series frame:

I'm still looking for my motor tho.

I got lots to do while i source one....

joltfreak · 20-02-2017, 06:52 PM

Time to cut out the inner fenders to make some room:

joltfreak · 20-02-2017, 06:56 PM

This shell was originally RHD and i want to make LHD. This van did not have the holes in the shell for the LHD steering rack and wipers. I drilled out the hole and mounted the LHD rack:

joltfreak · 20-02-2017, 07:02 PM

I got a single beam rear axle with KAD alloy swing arms for a sweet deal! It included coilovers for the rear. I want to mount both frames to ensure that it all fits and i dont need to cut anything after i get the shell painted. This also lets me see how the wheels are going to sit and how i will mount me wheel arches.
Here are the rear subframe installed:

joltfreak · 20-02-2017, 07:04 PM

Front subframe seems to fit well:

joltfreak · 20-02-2017, 10:08 PM

Here is a better look of the rear beam:

joltfreak · 20-02-2017, 10:11 PM

This is the first time this van has been on wheels in about 15 yrs!!

joltfreak · 22-02-2017, 02:27 PM

The current plan is to try to keep the mini looking stock up i want to update things as well:
I took the steering column and added a swivel since i plan to drop the column lower and want to minimize stress to the coupling from the column to the rack.

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joltfreak · 22-02-2017, 02:40 PM

I also wanted to add a quick release steering wheel but i didn't want to have a huge boss for it. I decided to cut and weld a new end to the column to make it work:

With this new end, i could use any "momo style" 6 bolt steering wheel!

This will also add a little bit of length in the column which is also good since my seat will be further back.

joltfreak · 23-02-2017, 12:33 AM

I also shortened the outer column to fit. It came out pretty good! Still need to clean it up and paint it.

20-02-2017, 04:19 PM	#2
joltfreak Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Canada Posts: 245 Subframe: MTB CC: 1800 Make: Honda ECU: Standard-ish	And this was my corvette v8 powered rwd 78 mini Some people may ask why would i want to sell these two mini to build another? The main reason is that both these minis are two seaters and i have two kids that always want to go for a ride whenever i try to take one of the minis out.... That being said, I never get to drive these minis. My plan with this mini build is to be able to seat 4 people and still have LOTS of fun!! Last edited by joltfreak; 07-08-2017 at 12:21 AM.

20-02-2017, 04:29 PM	#3
joltfreak Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Canada Posts: 245 Subframe: MTB CC: 1800 Make: Honda ECU: Standard-ish	One of my buddies seen that i was selling the green mini and we made a deal! As part of the deal i got a mint mini shell that i could use for this build. This mini van is in awesome shape and would be perfect platform for this build! Last edited by joltfreak; 07-08-2017 at 12:22 AM.

20-02-2017, 06:52 PM	#7
joltfreak Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Canada Posts: 245 Subframe: MTB CC: 1800 Make: Honda ECU: Standard-ish	Time to cut out the inner fenders to make some room: Last edited by joltfreak; 07-08-2017 at 12:23 AM.

20-02-2017, 06:56 PM	#8
joltfreak Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Canada Posts: 245 Subframe: MTB CC: 1800 Make: Honda ECU: Standard-ish	This shell was originally RHD and i want to make LHD. This van did not have the holes in the shell for the LHD steering rack and wipers. I drilled out the hole and mounted the LHD rack: Last edited by joltfreak; 07-08-2017 at 12:23 AM.

20-02-2017, 07:02 PM	#9
joltfreak Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Canada Posts: 245 Subframe: MTB CC: 1800 Make: Honda ECU: Standard-ish	I got a single beam rear axle with KAD alloy swing arms for a sweet deal! It included coilovers for the rear. I want to mount both frames to ensure that it all fits and i dont need to cut anything after i get the shell painted. This also lets me see how the wheels are going to sit and how i will mount me wheel arches. Here are the rear subframe installed: Last edited by joltfreak; 07-08-2017 at 12:23 AM.

20-02-2017, 04:48 PM	#4
robert_paull Member Join Date: Feb 2017 Posts: 36	You obviously like the build process

20-02-2017, 06:07 PM	#5
Red Riley Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Johns Island, South Carolina Posts: 116 Subframe: Other CC: 1600 Make: Honda ECU: OBD1 -- MiniTec MTD Subframe	Tamer, Have you settled on what engine, frame, etc you are going to use?

20-02-2017, 07:04 PM	#10
joltfreak Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Canada Posts: 245 Subframe: MTB CC: 1800 Make: Honda ECU: Standard-ish	Front subframe seems to fit well: Last edited by joltfreak; 07-08-2017 at 12:24 AM.

20-02-2017, 10:08 PM	#11
joltfreak Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Canada Posts: 245 Subframe: MTB CC: 1800 Make: Honda ECU: Standard-ish	Here is a better look of the rear beam: Last edited by joltfreak; 07-08-2017 at 12:24 AM.

20-02-2017, 10:11 PM	#12
joltfreak Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Canada Posts: 245 Subframe: MTB CC: 1800 Make: Honda ECU: Standard-ish	This is the first time this van has been on wheels in about 15 yrs!! Last edited by joltfreak; 07-08-2017 at 12:25 AM.

22-02-2017, 02:27 PM	#13
joltfreak Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Canada Posts: 245 Subframe: MTB CC: 1800 Make: Honda ECU: Standard-ish	The current plan is to try to keep the mini looking stock up i want to update things as well: I took the steering column and added a swivel since i plan to drop the column lower and want to minimize stress to the coupling from the column to the rack. [/URL] [/URL] Last edited by joltfreak; 07-08-2017 at 12:25 AM.

22-02-2017, 02:40 PM	#14
joltfreak Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Canada Posts: 245 Subframe: MTB CC: 1800 Make: Honda ECU: Standard-ish	I also wanted to add a quick release steering wheel but i didn't want to have a huge boss for it. I decided to cut and weld a new end to the column to make it work: With this new end, i could use any "momo style" 6 bolt steering wheel! This will also add a little bit of length in the column which is also good since my seat will be further back. Last edited by joltfreak; 07-08-2017 at 12:26 AM.

23-02-2017, 12:33 AM	#15
joltfreak Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Hamilton, Ontario Canada Posts: 245 Subframe: MTB CC: 1800 Make: Honda ECU: Standard-ish	I also shortened the outer column to fit. It came out pretty good! Still need to clean it up and paint it. Last edited by joltfreak; 07-08-2017 at 12:26 AM.

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