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[shaun-barry]

hi guys, picked up my first mini the other day 998 auto (1990)
would love some advice on a 1380cc engine
want to convert it to a nice fast road car. thanks

[Chris79]

A 1993 Mayfair with oversills, paint that appears to have been brushed on in places, a center mounted dtm exhaust, electrical gremlins, and mildew inside.

[CLM]

Still no driving minis yet, but now I have one I can sit in.. and let IT make the brum brum noises! 65ish Moke

[WolfsMinis]

Hi,

From South Africa - The new proud owner of a 1976 Leyland Mini Panel Van
Have a 1275e (12HEH A-) Engine with branches etc. waiting to go in for starters.
Provided I can get everything working and fitting right as this is my first restoration ever.

The sticker on the bonnet reads: Lamborgreeny - So it must be good

Thanks and wish me luck,

K

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[minipaul01]

hi all back to minis after a 3 year rest now got another pheonix .in need of a full resto job ... will post some pics later

[Amie.smith]

I drive a 2003 BMW mini cooper . I used to own a 1991 mini city but I recently sold her ;(

[r1minin00b]

hi guys name's nick, I've just acquired my first mini, it's a R1 engined, full fibreglass monster( when its finished) lol. Bought this 85% finished so hoping to get it on the road/track soon. will upload the final stage build thread if anyone is interested thanks

[littlemissmini30]

I recently bought a cherry red mini thirty. I'm learning to drive in it which is what I've always wanted. She completely original even down to the speakers on the back shelf! Some parts of the body work need attention and changing to third gear is proving difficult so me and my dad have got some work to do yet. Already been asked to sell her twice but I can't imagine letting her go!

[Ichbineinmini]

Morning all, just signed up to this forum so thought I'd do the intro:

Got: Mini City 86
30500 miles 2 owners from new
Stage 1 Maniflow / K&N Filter
Jet unknown!
Revolution 12x6 with Yokes
Hairdresser style cream Recaro-a-likes with matching rear. (gf's colour scheme but I have my doubts)
Fluffy dice

Needs: new A panels, wings, window seals, carpet.
Since the stage 1 was fitted it has a nasty vibration through the car that the mechanic who fitted it has not put right in two visits (is the vibration normal?!)

Wants: all bodywork sorting and a re spray, possible engine work like head change or 1275 lump. Tachometer/oil p/temp gauges would be nice oh and to stop the fan rattling on the cowling - at tick over its sounds like someone playing the saucepans, this is not the look I'm going for :)

That's it for now, off to find the miscellaneous rattle section

[kipperbob]

What mini do you drive and are there any mods done to it ?
Also what are your plans !

1997 mini cooper red & whitetrying 2 fix it up

[Privateducky]

I have a 1983 Austin mini, no mods, wishing to strip her down and make shine :)

[Madmccars]

Hi there we are in the same boat I have just pick up my mini van about 3 weeks ago and just getting started cant wait to have the welding and paint job finished I wish you all the best on your project

Hi,

From South Africa - The new proud owner of a 1976 Leyland Mini Panel Van
Have a 1275e (12HEH A-) Engine with branches etc. waiting to go in for starters.
Provided I can get everything working and fitting right as this is my first restoration ever.

The sticker on the bonnet reads: Lamborgreeny - So it must be good

Thanks and wish me luck,

K

[oltonlad]

1979 mini 1100 special, modified 1098 engine (75bhp), close ratio box, standard looking car.

[oltonlad]

Morning all, just signed up to this forum so thought I'd do the intro:

Got: Mini City 86
30500 miles 2 owners from new
Stage 1 Maniflow / K&N Filter
Jet unknown!
Revolution 12x6 with Yokes
Hairdresser style cream Recaro-a-likes with matching rear. (gf's colour scheme but I have my doubts)
Fluffy dice

Needs: new A panels, wings, window seals, carpet.
Since the stage 1 was fitted it has a nasty vibration through the car that the mechanic who fitted it has not put right in two visits (is the vibration normal?!)

Wants: all bodywork sorting and a re spray, possible engine work like head change or 1275 lump. Tachometer/oil p/temp gauges would be nice oh and to stop the fan rattling on the cowling - at tick over its sounds like someone playing the saucepans, this is not the look I'm going for :)

That's it for now, off to find the miscellaneous rattle section

if the stage 1 kit included a "cheap" lcb then you can bet that its hitting the floor which will cause the vibration...

[minivan1976]

Hi new to this but here goes this is my austin 1976 mini van it now has a mg metro 1275 engine and has been reprayed from blue to red with black roof

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