Hello all.
I have a 1992 Cooper 13i some hate these models but i think if you get a good one there is no tunning involed.Its taken me approx Two years to get this to the standard it's at right now but Ive finished it and looking pretty cool.
Ive done all thebody prep work my self and all the mecahnical work left the re spray to a pro sprayer but i;m very pleased with the outcome.
Its great fun to drive but i get cheesed off when it comes round to M.O.T Time ..you definately need to find a garage who appreciates the old Classics or you will get pothetic refusal excuses.
The previous year this same car failed on having the original ball joints from Mini Spares failed ..they made me fit Nylon lock nuts and Passed this ..This was probaly illegal as they failed to reconise a TAPER locking system .(fitted the originals back) You can read my Thread Got a lot of attention and good advise here appreciated.
This year another garage I thought i would try failed me on" Failing To Display VIN TAG" which they would not and flat out refused to restest or pass my Car.as they would not acknowledge the Vin tag which is rivitted to the o/s inner wing. They said i would have to apply to the "Ministry" There words to get this approved.Never heard such rubbiish in over 30 years of motoring.
So I had made some enquires in my area Bromley Kent I found a decent garage which actually do appreciate the old classics and had NO Problems My MINI passed with NO Advisories this year ...so I can just relax for another year now.
I will try to get some photos up soon they need to be re -sized to get onto this forum.
Cheers all
Joe.
I agree with getting someone who knows classics, I'm fortunate I have a few contacts locally who are knowledgeable.
For your images you need to upload to imgur or similar and look for a BB code for forums, then post the link into your posts.
Hope this helps
Cal
