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#1171 rotman1380

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Posted 28 February 2010 - 09:46 PM

Hi everyone, being new to your forum i thought i'd drop a line about my mini and although its not really drivable (just yet), its a red 1970 (h) reg clubman saloon, 1380cc standard head (at the min ;.), standard seats + interior (walnut style dash), 12" revo lites i think!, oh yes and rust, lots of it!.
so far ive fitted a new rear valence (deseamed), boot repair panel, closing panels, sub mounting panels, new rear sub frame (dry) with new arms, brakes ,polybushes, hi los, camber kit etc. then came passenger side outer sill, inner sill, front floorpan, sill step, air vent removed, a panel, front wing and numerous repair patches inbetween!.
plans for the future include welding all of the above panels to the drivers side, and also replacing the roof! ,scary but the original has a nasty 80s glass roof which is well and truly shot but worst still its very rusty all around the gutter (any advice on this would be much appreciated!).
mechanically i have a big valve head, twin40 dellorto, facet pump, mg metro four pots, early 4 bolt dry front subframe, and even a new cooper supercharger up the loft!.
despite all this its very much a budget project, this is all stuff ive collected over several years of being a fan of these great little cars.
will post pictures asap.

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#1172 callumatkinson

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Posted 01 March 2010 - 11:56 PM

just brought my mini today,
massive newbie!
http://www.pistonhea...les/1529185.htm
there he is!
first thing im going to do is change the camo interior tell me what you think!

#1173 Pearce

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Posted 02 March 2010 - 01:37 AM

just brought my mini today,
massive newbie!
http://www.pistonhea...les/1529185.htm
there he is!
first thing im going to do is change the camo interior tell me what you think!


Looks awesome! Perfect for stealth attacks! Those wheels are super nice too but I think you're right about the camo, it would be too easy to lose it in urban environments. :(

#1174 Pearce

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Posted 02 March 2010 - 02:12 AM

Hello all of y'all!
Here's my newest family member, a 1978 Leyland. This is my daily driver but I have some plans that may put the kibosh on that for a little while.
I've already learned a lot trawling through this place and hope to help out someday if I can - cheers TMF!

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#1175 luthor

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Posted 02 March 2010 - 02:18 AM

I live in Canada, and own a black mini 30 imported from japan. in very good shape but needs restoration will have my shop built by the end of the month. may buy another one to drive while this one is in pieces (wait for divorce announcement) what I'm looking at is 1992 with factory sunroof in amazing condition.

#1176 luthor

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Posted 02 March 2010 - 02:26 AM

just brought my mini today,
massive newbie!
http://www.pistonhea...les/1529185.htm
there he is!
first thing im going to do is change the camo interior tell me what you think!

nice! I love the ratrod look, Thought about getting those wheels for my 30, but decided to keep her all original.

#1177 Carlien

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Posted 06 March 2010 - 02:09 PM

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#1178 lapsang

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Posted 06 March 2010 - 09:05 PM

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


lapsang here :toppa:

i have a mini mayfair L reg, nightfire red 8)

but i have a problem getting it back on the road (almost there)

my hazard warning lights work but i can't get the indicators to work separately

lights at back aren't working either, perhaps that's related?

any ideas chaps?

#1179 marksalmon123

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Posted 06 March 2010 - 09:33 PM

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

i drive an 1984 mayfair we bought the blue meanie for our son kyle in 2003 unfortunately we lost kyle to luekemia so we did up the car in his memory and his spec ! sportpack arches 13 inch rims stage one kit recaros it might not look the best but we like it ! will post pictures soon just got dicky electrics at the mo and will be fitting hi lows soon thanks great forum 1

#1180 Carlien

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Posted 07 March 2010 - 07:12 AM

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


oh, my mini is a red hot! from 88.
Next month it´s surfblue >_<

#1181 Rseager

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Posted 07 March 2010 - 09:39 PM

My 95 Mini Sprite, and yes i do know my mirrors are different :lol:

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#1182 minicityE-2008

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Posted 08 March 2010 - 07:21 PM

just brought my mini today,
massive newbie!
http://www.pistonhea...les/1529185.htm
there he is!
first thing im going to do is change the camo interior tell me what you think!


Well thats harsh! :( Took me ages to cover those door cards and dash! But if you take it off you'll find there is a different covering on them.

#1183 callumatkinson

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Posted 08 March 2010 - 11:37 PM

just brought my mini today,
massive newbie!
http://www.pistonhea...les/1529185.htm
there he is!
first thing im going to do is change the camo interior tell me what you think!


Well thats harsh! :) Took me ages to cover those door cards and dash! But if you take it off you'll find there is a different covering on them.


haha sorry mate but you should of asked someone who could sow to do it! give it a month you probably wont recognise marlin.

#1184 minicityE-2008

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Posted 08 March 2010 - 11:38 PM

just brought my mini today,
massive newbie!
http://www.pistonhea...les/1529185.htm
there he is!
first thing im going to do is change the camo interior tell me what you think!


Well thats harsh! :) Took me ages to cover those door cards and dash! But if you take it off you'll find there is a different covering on them.


haha sorry mate but you should of asked someone who could sow to do it! give it a month you probably wont recognise marlin.


haha oh well. So what you got planned for it then?

#1185 leevan42

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Posted 10 March 2010 - 12:00 PM

I DRIVE A 1973 AUSTIN MINI 1000 IT WAS AN ABSOLUTE RUST BUCKET WHEN I BOUGHT IT AND CONSEQUENTLY IM STILL IN THE PROCESS OF RESTORING IT EVENTUALLY I WILL FINISH IT....IVE GOT LOADS OF IDEAS FOR DIFFERENT MODS ETC.

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