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[timmy850]

Not quite sure. It's 9 stud and has the standard size valves. Could be from a Morris 1100S (Morris 1300 in the UK) or from a later non-S clubman or moke?

[Vinay-RS]

Interesting. I think that some of the 1098 clubby and deluxe models here (in the 70s) had the 12g940 heads with 11 studs but standard sized exhaust valves. 

[timmy850]

Interesting. I think that some of the 1098 clubby and deluxe models here (in the 70s) had the 12g940 heads with 11 studs but standard sized exhaust valves. 

Ah, the special South African 1100 engine. I like the different way each country changed the cars to suit their particular market and regulations. 

 

My mum has been going through some old photos recently and found another one of the mini.

I got a proper wheel alignment done a few weeks ago. It's nothing too agressive, but at least now the wheels are all pointing the correct direction, and as a bonus the steering wheel is straight too! I also did a little test to check the odometer on the new speedo, I used the GPS on my phone and checked the reading before and after and it was within 0.1km over a 20km trip, which is close enough for me.

We had a nice drive the other weekend with the local Mini group, the car drove really nicely too.

There are a few more photos here: http://home.exetel.c....php?f=4&t=1829

[timmy850]

I bought a new grille yesterday. After a quick wash it looks almost new!

 

 

 

[Vinay-RS]

That's a benelite grille right? Looks so cool and suits your mk1 perfectly :) 

[timmy850]

From what I've read the genuine Benelite ones had more slats and didn't have the chrome circles around the lamps, like this one:

http://www.sussexspo...87-1024x768.jpg

 

The one I bought is the same one you can get from minispares, a Morris Cooper S one with the spot lamp holes. 

http://www.minispare...es/8B12506.aspx

Edited by timmy850, 29 July 2016 - 06:47 AM.

[Vinay-RS]

Ah, that makes sense, so a similar design that has been replicated by minispares to keep the retro look. Still, it looks really good.

[Jared Mk3]

I like that 

[timmy850]

Ah, that makes sense, so a similar design that has been replicated by minispares to keep the retro look. Still, it looks really good.

Yep, I think it looks pretty good. Now to dig out the grille quick release buttons so I can get in on properly. 

 

I like that 

Cheers!

[jamesmpi]

Looks so good with the new grille and spot lamps. Want to fit them to my mpi, but I doubt there is clearance to the radiator

[timmy850]

Looks so good with the new grille and spot lamps. Want to fit them to my mpi, but I doubt there is clearance to the radiator

The lamps stick through about 40-45 mm extra on the inside. It's pretty close to the alternator on my car.

[jamesmpi]

Looks so good with the new grille and spot lamps. Want to fit them to my mpi, but I doubt there is clearance to the radiator

The lamps stick through about 40-45 mm extra on the inside. It's pretty close to the alternator on my car.

Cheers. Will have a look

[timmy850]

We had our longest trip so far in the mini - we did over 900km during 4 days, with a two day event with almost 100 other minis in the middle. We met up with the group and had an observation rally out through the countryside and had a great pub meal for dinner. 
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Sunday morning was a little frosty, and then we had a drive out to Mt Panorama in Bathurst for some laps around the track (it's a public road the majority of the year). The car ran really well (if a bit slow at times up hills) and we had no issues at all over the weekend.
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We had a great time, although there are a few areas to improve on for next year... The seats need a bit of work to make them a bit more comfortable, door seals need replacing and the passenger seat wouldn't stop squeaking! I've also found the downpipe wasn't sealing very well to the extractors so I'll sort that out too.
IMG_3212 by Luke Hines, on Flickr

 

[sixtyeight]

looks great! will get mine to a rylstone classic one of these years..

[timmy850]

looks great! will get mine to a rylstone classic one of these years..

You definitely will enjoy it. It is a great weekend away, although a lot of driving over a couple of days. 

 

Tomorrow we are off to Bathurst for the V8 supercars round, and the 50th anniversary of the race when the Cooper S came 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 & 9th outright. There is a bit of an event organised, with 82 Minis and 27 Mokes along for drives, dinners, car display and a parade lap. Plenty of photos to follow in time!