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[Jonathan Jacinto]

Hello!

 

There has been some updates.

 

First the van went  to get some paint. The first time it got out of the house!

 

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In the booth with some paint on.

 

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Wires and more wires!

 

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The dash in place

 

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How it looks inside

 

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And outside!

 

There are a few things missing like some wipers, the white large wheels

 

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This month I think I can get the van to pass our MOT so I can finally see how the coilovers handle. I miss driving the van around!

 

Almost done.

 

 

[minimissions]

Not long to go now then, what a great build :)

[Vinay-RS]

Just found your build thread. Lovely Panel van and great job on the rebuild.

 

Quick question, does that engine have an engine number that starts with 12H-GTS? If so, it might be that when your Dad did the engine swap, he fitted the engine from a Leyland GTS. Which was the fastest Mini produced in the 70s in SA. I ask because it looks like an SA block motor with the oil filter sitting up like that and it has the 11 stud head.

[Jonathan Jacinto]

I will confirm that! I remember that with the 998 gearbox it reached 180 km/h and it got there pretty fast!

[Jonathan Jacinto]

So the engine code is 12H405E-H4542.

I cant find any info on google!

[Vinay-RS]

So the engine code is 12H405E-H4542.

I cant find any info on google!

 

I think that might be an Austin Apache engine number. The Austin Apache was an SA only model that shared the SA block A-series motor, gearbox, suspension and other bits with the Mini. 

[Jonathan Jacinto]

Some more updates!

 

I went to Portuguese MOT and it passed!

 

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So I went for a test ride and it's very good. The coilovers are so much more comfortable then the original suspension.

 

Just need the wheel arches.

 

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I have one question. I mounted a hif44 with a bdl needle and I have a 3-2-1 exhaust and pancake air filter and the engine is a 1275. Currently I have a 25D distributor. Would it be better to buy a 65D electronic distributor?