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#2116 lukepilot

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Posted 11 November 2013 - 07:23 PM

A bike currently :'( hoping to buy first mini soon 



#2117 MyZeemaxMiniTurbo

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Posted 15 November 2013 - 03:25 PM

Austin mini 25

1293cc, t2 turbo, straight cut gears, dry decked, undercrown cooling jets, and much more..   :D

 

 

.....sha-tiiiiiinnnnng!!!!



#2118 elash0222

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Posted 16 November 2013 - 08:54 PM

Driving a 1991 Mini with a 1275cc. The guy that had it before me was in the process of making it a replica of the Britax racing mini



#2119 Bennpricee96

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Posted 16 November 2013 - 09:47 PM

Just brought myself a Mini City E, couple of little bits needs done on it, hopefully going to try to get some new seats, new wheels and tidy it up abit :)

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#2120 Max117

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Posted 17 November 2013 - 03:28 AM

Here's a strange one. A 1982 leyland mini with a round nose. Turns out to be a japanese import and is actually a rover with a 998



#2121 rickb8585

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Posted 17 November 2013 - 10:24 AM

Just brought myself a Mini City E, couple of little bits needs done on it, hopefully going to try to get some new seats, new wheels and tidy it up abit :)

Really? i love those steelies with hubs on!



#2122 WEE HOFF

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Posted 17 November 2013 - 11:34 PM

Heritage shell'd 1979 850 super de luxe
With 1380 supercharged engine
5 speed jack knight gearbox.

2x 1979 1100cc clubman estates

1967 998 cc woody estate

1984 mini 25 project

#2123 tawanda

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Posted 20 November 2013 - 11:08 AM

Currently driving an ordinary Toyota. ex Japan. rebuilding two minis, 1 Pick up, one 1973 two door hatch. going good so far...Zimbabwe, Africa



#2124 MathieuGT

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Posted 25 November 2013 - 11:32 PM

Driving a 89' City E as my first car and absolutely love it, i have transformed it since I got it.
It has a standard 998 with 30k miles on it and runs beautifully, flame red with an old english white roof.

#2125 R1 Mini RWD

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Posted 28 November 2013 - 05:32 PM

Hi All,

 

I have a

-1976 pickup,

-1982 van ,

-1996 cooper sport pack and

-1963 mini convertible that's fitted with a Yamaha R1 engine and rear wheel drive.(currently on eBay)

 

Cheers



#2126 mikeripley

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Posted 01 December 2013 - 04:24 PM

Hello Members - I've a 1973 Mini purchased from the original owner in the UK while stationed at RAF Mildenhall, Suffolk as an Air Force officer. There turned out to quite a bit of rust under the bondo which seemed to present itself immediately after purchase.  I entrusted a local Mini restorer to replace the rotted panels and upgrade the mechanics.  It now has a 1380cc with twin SU carbs and higher transmission ratios for American roads.  I've since brought it back to the US and as with most owners continue to upgrade, modify and adjust various aspects of my Mini.



#2127 rickb8585

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Posted 01 December 2013 - 05:18 PM

Hello Members - I've a 1973 Mini purchased from the original owner in the UK while stationed at RAF Mildenhall, Suffolk as an Air Force officer. There turned out to quite a bit of rust under the bondo which seemed to present itself immediately after purchase.  I entrusted a local Mini restorer to replace the rotted panels and upgrade the mechanics.  It now has a 1380cc with twin SU carbs and higher transmission ratios for American roads.  I've since brought it back to the US and as with most owners continue to upgrade, modify and adjust various aspects of my Mini.

Nice! Any pics?



#2128 daz5860

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Posted 01 December 2013 - 07:15 PM

Hi I own a 1979 mini clubman

1275 mg metro gta engine
Stage 2 polished and ported head
Hiff44 single carb

Jus had full respray in red inc under bonnet

Fitted with a zak wide body kit
De seamed bar roof gutter
Rear spoiler
Welded smooth boot
13x7 black ultra light alloys
Clear rear lights

Interior wise.

I have full red alfa 147 red leather seats to fit
New carpets black
Customised dash

Needs putting back togeter as only jus been painted
New seals etc

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#2129 MiniGreen

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Posted 02 December 2013 - 08:54 PM

I'm cruising around in my beloved 'Ellie'. She is a 1985 Austin Mini 1000 with a stage 1 kit (which I think could be tuned up wrong).

Interior:
Ford Cosworth RS recaro seats.
MK1 style speedo/dash.

Exterior:
13x7 AlleyCats (Got my self a set of banded 10x6's steelies going on soon!)
Chrome grille with built in spot lights.

Stuff laying around waiting to be fitted:
Black MK1 wide slat grille and moustache.
Black bumpers (rear and front)
Black banded steelies.
MK1 fibreglass bootlid.
MK1 rear lights.
OMP Steering wheel.
Red 3-Point harness.
Rear 4 point roll cage.

Lots to fit aye! Haha:p well yeah, that's Ellie and future plans for her:)

#2130 Richc69

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Posted 03 December 2013 - 01:27 AM

We'll it's been a while since I drove it, but I have a 1963 Austin Mini 850 Super Deluxe that was my first car, and has been in my family since 1973. I have the original log book and history before my parents bought it. It came off the road 25 years ago for repairs and has been in storage ever since.

It's in need of some welding to say the least, but isn't too bad considering it's 50. My father and I restored it in 1983 and updated it with mk3 rear lights and the wider back window, mk3 bumpers, grille and interior (a mistake looking back on it now). It's still got it's original engine with 110k miles on it, but I fitted a gold seal gearbox (still have the original)

Later I fitted Cooper S disks and a remote servo, twin 1 1/4 SU carbs and an LCB / RC40 exhaust, SPQR major remote change, extended rear drums, 6x10 GB Minilites, mini special arches, converted it to neg earth and fitted an alternator, new rear sub frame and quite a bit of welding before laying it up and life got in the way, girlfriends, other cars, houses, marriage and 3 kids.

Finally I have moved it to our place and intend to restore it properly. Originally it was almond green with pale green interior, but that's long gone. Wish me luck as not only is the car rusty, but so is my welding....

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