Mini Pick-up on the way to a Vtec Conversion

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Mini Pick-up on the way to a Vtec Conversion

December 31, 2007 by donminimania

The Mini pick-up that has been in the family for the last 20 or so years is now finally at the body shop for the first step on the road to being converted into a Vtec powered monster. I gave this pick-up many years ago to my first daughter to learn how to drive in (and get her first speeding ticket). She drove it a number of years until it was not big enough for a family, then it was handed off to my son who drove it as a daily commute car for many years. Finally it landed back in one of my garages where it has set for the last almost 10 years! It will not be rebuilt as a personal toy for use only (maybe).

Original Mini Cooper

Mini Cooper Pick-up truck

Mini Cooper rusted floor

Posted in Vtec Conversion | Tagged mini cooper pickup, Vtec Conversion | 4 Comments

4 Responses to “Mini Pick-up on the way to a Vtec Conversion”

on January 8, 2008 at 3:26 pm1 David Lane

I also have a 1970 pickup that needs renovation. What all needs to change on the vehicle for a v-tec conversion?
on January 8, 2008 at 8:25 pm2 Bill Leland

I want one of those hot rod trucks
on January 9, 2008 at 4:53 pm3 Mike Syfritt

Hey Don I’m glad you are finally doing this. We talked about this when I had my VTEC. I have a Pickup now to and have been contemplating this since I got it.

Best of luck with the build.
on January 9, 2008 at 10:33 pm4 Geoff Tupholme

Hello Don
Met you way back in 1990 with the ABFM in Portland .We were the kids out of high school madd about minis hanging around with Lary Sandham.The project is very cool especially with a P/U,I am currently building a pannel van with a B18c5 lump,,,,I think it will make our vintage racers seem like (kids toy’s) in comparason.The attraction to have reliability,power and comfort,without using racing fuel is fantastic.Best of luck from your B.C. Canada friends.