We are pleased to announce we can now supply the Minus Replacement Bodyshell. The Minus is manufactured by Minus Cars and has a 4 - 5 week delivery time from order.

The Minus is basically a GlassFiber(GRP) replacement body/chassis unit for any ageing and invariably rusting, classic Mini. it also has a shortened body height of 3inches.
But can use ALL the same components as the classic Mini, like; front subframe, engine, gearbox, radiator, suspension and steering, the rear subframe, the windscreen and all glass, headlights, rear lights, front seats, exhaust system, wheels and brakes.

Now due to the reduced body height, the components that need modification are;
the Doors, they need shortening by 3inches, normally lose everything under the base of the bottom hinge,
the Seats front and rear, again height issues here, so front seats have their mounts shortened, and the back seats need complete alteration both in height and width,
the Wiring loom needs addidtions earths (as GRP does not conduct electricity, and its the body that is normally used as the earth)
the Dash also has to be thought about due to less height between the dash 'bars/rails'.
the bonnet needs thought too, and normally requires buldges (due to less height in the engine bay) items that will foul the bonnet without further modification are the radiator (which can be lowered ) the brake master cylinder (using single line requires no buldges), the type of rocker cover also needs to be correct, otherwise theres no room for the oil filler cap/neck.

IT IS ABS GROUPS VIEW THAT A FULL MULTIPOINT ROLLCAGE SHOULD BE USED WITH THESE BODYSHELLS