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[Daz1968]

Looking at this restoration is one thing that inspired me to get my mk1 finished and make a start on the mk2, it's an epic transformation

[minimissions]

I would have to agree with Daz when you see something like this come to be what it is today.... awesome work dude cant wait to get going on mine :)

 

Tom mini is looking awesome not long until mot time :)

[ToM 2012]

Thankyou chaps

Had a hour messing tonight got manifold studs fitted as I forgot them😁 positioned door steps need drilling and screwing for tomorrow also wanted to finish my steering wheel of I brought a mk1 centre from of eBay and its to small so I brought one from mini spares that fits but doesn't have the emblem in middle I need to source one of those. Anyone got one? Here is some pictures thanks Tom

[ToM 2012]

[ToM 2012]

Steering wheel problem

Not sure if I can shave the edges down on the emblem to make it fit but would the horn not work? Don't want to damage it if it doesn't work as it cost me £45 for the wrong one 😔

[jpw1275]

Awesome work dude

Cheers j

[ToM 2012]

Thanks jay

[minimissions]

Nice one... I am on the look for an original steering wheel and horn push centre for my car... Did notice there is a few different size ones as well..

[slidehammer]

Nice looking project

I don't think I would risk it with the horn push, I would keep searching for the correct one as I think all you will do is ruin the one you have, trying to make it fit.

It will come up just a bit of patience required.

One thing might be worth considering is search on ebay for other BMC models of the era (A35 / A40, 1300's etc) as so many of the items were from their parts bin. Also if it doesn;t have mini in the listing the prices can be cheaper!

[rhys-89]

What does the back of you incorrect horn push look like ?

[Ben_O]

I was working on a Morris Traveler a few days ago and it had what looks like the same wheel as yours with the horn push and emblem.

 

I wonder if they are the same?

[Ben_O]

actually scrap that, the emblem is different.

[Daz1968]

Could be off an a40 or similar period car, is there a part number on it as may be able to trace from that then sell to correct audience

[josh.goddard]

The progress on this is amazing, not looked for ages, but it's nearly done now !!

[ToM 2012]

Thanks josh