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Classic Car Restoration, Frank Martinek

Operation MINI MOKE                          

 LOVE CARS?   HAVE EXPERTISE?   VOLUNTEERS WANTED                                      Have you got automotive/car restoration skills? Mechanical, body, electrical, etc.....      Wish to join our community of volunteers in working alongside our students?                Keen to help students develop their personal and employability skills?                  Please join us. Love to have you aboard.                                                 
Removing the Engine Rocker Shaft
Rocker Shaft Removed
Removing Push Rods
Removing Front Suspension
Removing Engine from Front Sub- Frame
Removing Hand Brake Lever
Fabricating Rotisserie Mounts
Engine Bay Rotisserie Mounts
Pedal Box Successfully Removed
Removing Drum Brake
Body Hoisted to Mount Rotisserie
Removing Rear Sub-Frame
Removing Engine from Front Sub-Frame
Removing Rear Suspension
Cleaning and Inspecting Body
Sorting Dontated Moke Parts
Removing Brake Master Cylinder
Original 998cc Mini Engine
Removing Engine from Front Sub-Frame
Body Successfully Stripped and Cleaned
Removing Suspension Cones from Front Sub-frame
Inspecting and Cleaning Under Carriage
Removing Rust and Clearning Wheel under Arches
Removing Rocker Cover
Removing Front Windscreen to Restore Frame
Removing Front Suspension
Research Time - Check the Manual!!!
Removing Water Pump
Clearning Windscreen Frame for painting
Cleaning Handbrake and Instrument Panel
Drilling Holes in Rotisserie Support Mount Plates
Rear Sub-Frame Completely Stripped and Ready for Cleaning
Constructing Rotisserie
Removing the Engine Rocker Shaft
Rocker Shaft Removed
Removing Push Rods
Removing Front Suspension
Removing Engine from Front Sub- Frame
Removing Hand Brake Lever
Fabricating Rotisserie Mounts
Engine Bay Rotisserie Mounts
Pedal Box Successfully Removed
Removing Drum Brake
Body Hoisted to Mount Rotisserie
Removing Rear Sub-Frame
Removing Engine from Front Sub-Frame
Removing Rear Suspension
Cleaning and Inspecting Body
Sorting Dontated Moke Parts
Removing Brake Master Cylinder
Original 998cc Mini Engine
Removing Engine from Front Sub-Frame
Body Successfully Stripped and Cleaned
Removing Suspension Cones from Front Sub-frame
Inspecting and Cleaning Under Carriage
Removing Rust and Clearning Wheel under Arches
Removing Rocker Cover
Removing Front Windscreen to Restore Frame
Removing Front Suspension
Research Time - Check the Manual!!!
Removing Water Pump
Clearning Windscreen Frame for painting
Cleaning Handbrake and Instrument Panel
Drilling Holes in Rotisserie Support Mount Plates
Rear Sub-Frame Completely Stripped and Ready for Cleaning
Constructing Rotisserie

 

A popular new inclusion to the VCAL program in 2021 has been the elective 'Activity Projects' linked to Personal Development Studies in Years 11 and 12. Each Tuesday and Thursday, students participate in a range of activities aimed at developing decision making, leadership and communication skills throughout applied learning projects. Projects this semester have included:

  • Car Restoration
  • Art Projects
  • Horticulture
  • Health and Fitness
  • Podcasting
  • Film Production

Car Restoration - Mini Moke

Two different groups of approximately 12 students each have began the task of fully restoring our first college car restoration project - a 1972 Australian Built Mini Moke. The vehicle was located and collected from Ballan in Victoria with its engine already removed. 

 

With only some newly acquired basic workshop tools, students have been busily working away in teams twice a week. They have successfully completed the following:

  • Removed all components from car and stripped body down to a shell
  • Completed a clean and assessment inspection of body
  • Removed engine from front sub-frame
  • Removed most suspension items from front and rear sub-frames
  • Radial Arms removed
  • Mid-way through stripping engine
  • Begun the fabrication of a rotisserie for the body

All students are highly enthusiastic and have done a magnificent job this far. They have no previous expertise or training in car mechanics and use their leadership and innovation skills in identifying a wide range of resources to enable success. These include consulting the Moke Workshop Manual, accessing useful 'DIY You Tube' clips to problem solve, and approaching the general community for assistance or advice.

 

MOKE Volunteer Support and Thank You

It is hoped that community members with expertise and a passion for cars can join our fun little project and assist in getting the vehicle back on the road. Any advice, assistance or lending of equipment would be highly appreciative. We thank the following people/organisations who have generously helped so far:

  • Geoff Sarkies (R&S Valiant Club of Victoria) for inspecting and collecting vehicle
  • Len Read (Racepoint Developments) for donating the Rotisserie Stands
  • Moke Association of Victoria and its members for voting at their AGM to support our project and the numerous offers of assistance they have provided
  • Paul Kelly for expertise and assistance in constructing/welding our new Rotisserie
  • Bluff Road Auto Centre (Chris and Irene) for lending specialist tools when required
  • Peter Flavelle for donating a large array of spare MOKE parts after a personal restoration

Thank you to all students and helpers for their enthusiasm so far. 

 

Please feel free to contact the VCAL Co-ordinator and car restoration teacher               

Frank Martinek for any inquiries or offers of assistance. 

Urgently Required - Person with expertise in Body Repairs and Panel Replacement 

College Contact Number - 8599 0500 

 

 

                                             Example of a fully restored 1972 MINI MOKE