Finally! It took much longer than expected to get the parts of Mildred's engine back. The first part of the engine rebuild was the disassembly back in February 2024. The company I worked with sent the parts to an external machine shop in Aachen. Expected completion was about 6-8 weeks. Calls in April, May and... Continue Reading →
#BritishOdyssey2024 trip report
A harsh silence and a painful back strain (which ironically I got when boarding the train in Amsterdam) are my new trip companions on the way home after doing 4000km with Martin in his 1971 MK3 Mini Cooper S. It feels unreal to see the landscape pass by without the screaming noise of the 5-speed... Continue Reading →
Engine Test Rig complete & other things
With just a few hours in the garage every week, it felt like I did not get much done in November. But looking back at the pictures I took - quite a few things happened. First was setting up my new welding machine. There is not too much to say about it. It does what... Continue Reading →