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[rhys-89]

If you need different door rubber phoenix rubbers http://www.phoenixtrim.co.uk/ are where I bought mine I had a sample pack sent to me for free then bought the best fit seals

[minimissions]

Nice to see all the doors etc on Tom she is coming together really nicely hope you sort the door out on passenger side not looking forward to doing mine..... Like you say early cars are meant to be harder to line up

Keep the pics coming :)

[Daz1968]

I can offer any advice about electrics but unfortunately only get Saturdays free at moment so am always tied up as starting my mk2 cooper project. Main thing caused me issues when using old loom was connections so in the end I cleaned everyone of them and no trouble since. The diagram is straightforward as nothing to it hardly.

[ToM 2012]

If you need different door rubber phoenix rubbers http://www.phoenixtrim.co.uk/ are where I bought mine I had a sample pack sent to me for free then bought the best fit seals

cheers Rhys I brought some from them and have fitted them already I forgot to mention lol I think when
My door catch goes on it will pull it in if not its the feature of an old classic lol cheers Tom

[ToM 2012]

Nice to see all the doors etc on Tom she is coming together really nicely hope you sort the door out on passenger side not looking forward to doing mine..... Like you say early cars are meant to be harder to line up

Keep the pics coming :)

thanks mate makes such a difference with doors fitted if I had everything to bolt on this car I would have it complete by next weekend as there is not much to do now. I need a heater matrix so I can finish that of and the interior door cards are on the way. Also I need an original interior light but they are going for around £60 on eBay😧 wounded

[ToM 2012]

I can offer any advice about electrics but unfortunately only get Saturdays free at moment so am always tied up as starting my mk2 cooper project. Main thing caused me issues when using old loom was connections so in the end I cleaned everyone of them and no trouble since. The diagram is straightforward as nothing to it hardly.

ok mate cheers I just want to get it up and running brakes bled and clutch and all electrics working as I kind of lost on that stuff on timing etc. ile find someone eventually lol cheers Tom

[rhys-89]

Mines abit like yours on the passenger side its old and new parts so settle for a happy medium I think it all looks fine once all the accessories are fitted and detailing

Edited by rhys-89, 13 September 2015 - 08:39 AM.

[minimissions]

Nice to see all the doors etc on Tom she is coming together really nicely hope you sort the door out on passenger side not looking forward to doing mine..... Like you say early cars are meant to be harder to line up
Keep the pics coming :)

thanks mate makes such a difference with doors fitted if I had everything to bolt on this car I would have it complete by next weekend as there is not much to do now. I need a heater matrix so I can finish that of and the interior door cards are on the way. Also I need an original interior light but they are going for around £60 on eBay wounded

Wicked sounds good to me... Really coming together, and I have been looking at those lights as well and they are crazy money... Like most things for a mk1 mini

[ToM 2012]

Fitted door glass today and got the carb fitted the other day air filter and cables connected. Ordered some parts of eBay awaiting for them to arrive. Getting there nearly 😀

[ToM 2012]

[rhys-89]

Looking amazing you get a great sense of feeling of completion once all the glass is fitted and you sit inside for the first time. It also locks in that 60s smell lol keep going the ends in sight

[minimissions]

Not long to go now she is looking great :) that carb looks even nicer up against that clean engine bay :) nice work tom

[ToM 2012]

Thanks lads can not wait to complete it😃 I was thinking and seen a few other minis would this year 1963 super delux have wing wirrors fitted? Or no mirrors that year? Cheers tum

[Daz1968]

I don't think the wing mirrors were standard fitment but would have been a common option at the time. I chose not to fit any on mine but driving would be easier if I had them. If I found some new old stock period mirrors I would probably fit some.
I must say though the car is looking superb and I can confirm the stage you are at now is the most time consuming and difficult, then once the car on the road expect a few niggles until it settles down.

[rhys-89]

If you dont want to fit wing mirrors I would highly recommend an overtaking mirror like I have fitted to mine it sits on the seam and has rubber pads between the clamps and grub screws so no damage to the body work if removed at a later date.