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b1zbaz wrote:I would love to make mine bike engine beast mode traffic eater but money does not permit at the moment I'm thinking more about a frame in the back built around an original bike frame and then knock something up to the rear wheels and leave the a series in for weight over the front I don't know how hard it would be but I'm looking into it might buy a mark 2 for that though

Having tried four differing non A-series engines in a Mk 2. I can tell you that no modern four cylinder engine will in the front, unless you move the headlights forward. This also applies to a Mk3. I do have a three cylinder engine to try, but as yet have not found time to do it. Never the less the most sensible and practical engine conversion is the K-series, not because of the engine, but the gearbox. The R65 Metro gearbox has the best diff. ratios for our small wheels. Modern cars with their 14" and 15" wheels have lower diff. ratios and become too low geared for 13" wheels. The problem can be solved in all situations, at a price!


A subframe for a Vauxhall engine for a Mini or a Mk1 or 2



James here are the Dimensions for a Honda Mini or Midas subframe.





But this is off topic for this thread, so start another thread or do some research it's a fascinating subject. It's kept me entertained for hours on the computer. I'm not beaten yet, I still have some more tricks up my sleeve. I just need time and health.

Alan

Did we really get to the heady heights of 800 members Alan? I remember the high three hundreds, but happy to be corrected.

You are quite right Stuart, I'd used that figure in the wrong context! But never the less it just shows the interest out little cars have generated over the years and they are still going 30 years later.

Remember this weekend in 2006. Was that the year you came?







Somebody may recognise your car as both the Coupe's have been moved on. If only the cars could relate the little adventures which they have had over the years!

Alan

Alan D. wrote: Remember this weekend in 2006. Was that the year you came?

Yes September 2006 was the year you had the Midas weekend. I came to Moffatt in 2007 as well.

That looks just like an Allspeed subframe

Racing Midas's!!!





Not to forget Stan!!!



A Midas ahead of the traditional British sports car, it's true position!





Just a bit of fun!

Alan

Nice photos, Croft I presume ?

Stuart wrote:Nice photos, Croft I presume ?

Yes Stuart,
Correct again, well spotted! I was hoping that Croft would be an annual northern Midas meeting, but alas this event won't happen again for us. Due to the organiser limiting the entrée to pre 1972 cars, a purely commercial decision, as I understand it! So we will have to think of something else to do.

Alan

That's a shame. It's always good to see Midas out on a track.

Some interesting cars there Alan.

I do like the look of Stans machine too!

Some more pictures, surly somebody else has some pictures to add, of past shows!

Storm clouds over plastic cars!



Johnny at Moffat



Stan's car has now been sold to someone in Germany!



Alan