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Mini project
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Hi all. We are restoring a 1982 Mini HL and there is some bodywork that needs to be done that we wouldn't be completely confident in doing ourselves....
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My brother is brilliant. He's not a registered garage and does it as hobbie but is a qualified panel beater/spray painter. He built my b16 vtec...
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Attachment(s) Ciarans 1380 Cooper
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Engine:
1380cc minispeed block.
Stage 3 Cylinder Head.
kent cams 286 Camshaft.
Twin Su HS4 1.5 inch carburettors with cone filters.
4-core radiator...
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You need to use a third party hosting site, photobucket is still available but is now a subscription service, there are other websites that are still...
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The Marcos Graveyard
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Clubman Estate Barn Find - Co. Galway
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As a student living in Oranmore, Co. Galway back in the 70s/80s, my friend Gerry Hawkins' father Tom drove this Clubman Estate and Gerry and I often...
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I was delighted to be asked, Dave but to be fair, all four Clubby estates looked great.
True, they did all look great
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Wed Mar 14, 2018 1:02 pm
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Attachment(s) Father son project
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Hi guys,
I'm back restoring another mini just after finishing my other one. This time it is a bit different. I bought this awhile back and had...
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Hi guys,
couple bits done this weekend. Flipped the car over on its side. got the boot floor sorted. Back on with the rear valance. I also got the...
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Sat Mar 10, 2018 10:08 pm
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Attachment(s) 82 Mini
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Hi just started work in my 82 mini just thought i pop a few pictures up to say hello. :) :)
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Quick update the car is on a rotisserie getting new outer sills and rust repairs on inner wings and floor. I will get pictures up soon.
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Sat Mar 10, 2018 4:23 pm
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The making of Marty.
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I recently purchased a 1997 Mini Cooper(Jap) and have decided to log my experiences, both good and bad, with it.
First off I'm thrilled to bits with...
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It would be a Jap import woody
And it is a MPi/SPI hybird
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Marty Mini |
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Tue Feb 27, 2018 4:09 pm
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Attachment(s) My 1970 Innocenti Mini-Minor mk3
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She was advertised on another forum looking very sorry for herself all the way over in Italy, I live in Ireland after a lot of messaging paypalling...
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Just a few random photos to show the originality, check out the rear bins # beauties
And pride of place the...
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Tue Feb 13, 2018 4:01 pm
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interior trim for 97 cooper, jap spec
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Is it possible to get a trim set for the dash of a jap spec 97 cooper. The one with the A/C vents. Tried a few places online but no luck so far....
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Nice one, thanks.
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Mon Feb 12, 2018 5:40 pm
Marty Mini
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Attachment(s) My new build
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After 11 years of having my mini I decided to start build a nother one since Iv a spare shell. If a few mad idea's for it all will be revealed in...
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Thanks Neil
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Mon Feb 05, 2018 1:20 pm
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Panel repair Cork
Hi guys,
Anyone know of a very good welder doing mini panel replacements in Cork?
Thanks in advance...
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Mon Feb 05, 2018 12:46 pm
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Advice
I recently got a 1980 mini. it is currently at the paint shop for a colour change. the previous owner had a welding done but painted it two tone am...
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Wed Jan 24, 2018 7:58 pm
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Attachment(s) My Mini
Hi folks,
New to the site - I really don't know why I didn't join earlier!
Here is my 1380cc Mini. I have competed on the hillclimbs for a couple...
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Tue Jan 16, 2018 12:46 pm
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Ozzy the 83 Spree
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Hi folks. I just bought my second ever mini. The car is still in the care of Minifix getting a couple of bits done before I collect it next week....
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Excellent! I've to pick it up during the week so once I have it home I'll take a few pics. I'm looking forward to getting it now.
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Mon Dec 04, 2017 12:59 pm
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Mini restoration
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Hey there i am restoring my 91 mini neon . Looking for best places to buy new parts and panels . Any recommendations . Also i am going changing...
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Don't know what your budget is but if you can afford Heritage panels for the visible panels they are a better fit. I use Somerford Minis for parts.
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Mon Nov 13, 2017 9:59 am
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Attachment(s) 92 mini aka bibsi
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Hi fellow mini fans.
Joined this forum a while back and now it's time to share something.
It's almost 2 years since I started restoring this mini.
I...
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Well hello all,
haven't been on here in ages.
Just seen my mini reappear as a 1966 hmmmmm, she's gotten older in years all of a sudden.
and more...
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coolmini |
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Thu Nov 09, 2017 10:06 pm
kona
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Attachment(s) Project Lexi
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Hello All,
My name is Darragh. I'm a new member to the forum. Some of you may remember my Dad Peter McKenzie. He got out of the mini scene a few...
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Basically finished, few small tweaks left
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Fri Nov 03, 2017 8:22 pm
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1980 Clubman Estate
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Just picked up a 1980 Clubman estate to work on for the summer
No major plans for it clean the body work nice wheels and a 1275 engine and hopefully...
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looks nice..can I buy it back now? :D
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Wed Oct 25, 2017 4:41 pm
D.M.G.T
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Attachment(s) my british leyland mini
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hav this mini a good while now, only geting around to joining the forum now,
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after 3 years off the road i thought it would be a quick paint job to fix some bubbling around windows, she looked quite good on first inspection,...
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Sun Aug 06, 2017 11:22 pm
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Attachment(s) 91 city
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Well, I finally got myself a mini! :-)
After nearly a year searching I'm really happy to get one. Thanks to all for help on the forum when I put up...
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great project you got there any updates?
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minimike |
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Wed Jul 19, 2017 7:36 pm
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B16a 1968 Wolsely Hornet
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Well this is my new project for next year. Some of you will know the plans for it but for those that don't and this wont be one for purist's
This...
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Pretty much on the back burner for the min. as my other 87 city took priority over this but here will hopefully be a update in the summer on it
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Sun Apr 23, 2017 5:05 pm
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Mk2 Irish Car Barn Find
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Have had this Mini for a little while now and meant to share it here!
Early Irish built Minis are incredibly rare these days and I think it's...
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Looks like an interesting project. Keep us posted with any updates
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Wed Apr 19, 2017 1:00 pm
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IMOC campsite at IMM 2017
Hi, just as you may have seen on the IMM page that they are currently looking for information on how many club members will be attending from each...
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Thu Apr 06, 2017 3:29 pm
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Attachment(s) hello from sligo
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just became a valid member hope to meet as many as i can & also attend some if not all of the gatherings / runs around the country cheers guys...
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Welcome to the club. Best of luck with the car
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Thu Apr 06, 2017 3:20 pm
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Electric Mini Conversion
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Hi everyone.
I been thinking of starting a project thread, an introducing myself to this forum for a long time, but although I work on this project...
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Mon Mar 27, 2017 11:36 pm
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Attachment(s) My Mini(s)
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Hey Guys, New Here so thought I'd introduce myself.
Bought my first mini about 3 months ago and bought a 2nd one 2 weeks ago :roll: :roll:
I'm only...
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Tickets are per person.
Just to note that the ticket price goes up from the 17th of March, which is just over 3 weeks away !!
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Wed Feb 22, 2017 8:40 am
The Marcos Graveyard
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Maxis 1275gt (not dialup friendly)
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heres some pics of the clubby (benny) since i bought him 2 years ago.
Some of the spec includes • Mg Metro 1275 rebored to 1310 with kent 286 cam •...
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U were seen a few weeks ago on Tomas street by the girlfriend. Looking well. Hopefully will see u out on some runs this year
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Sun Feb 05, 2017 1:29 pm
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1275GT
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I have been doing some work on my 1275GT recently with the aim of bringing it to the IMM.
It needed a new clutch master and slave cylinder. The...
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Great to see the push on, Dave. It will probably be finished before my Clubby.
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Mon Dec 19, 2016 12:22 pm
Billy
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Attachment(s) Keys
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Hi, I recently bought a 1989 Austin Mini. These 2 little keys came with it. Can anyone tell me what they are for? Thanks.
Martha
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They might be for old type external aerials that would be mounted on the a wing.
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Fri Nov 25, 2016 12:44 pm
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Attachment(s) Newbie
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Hi my name is charlie im new to the forum its not an old mini but bought my cooper s a few months ago :D IMG_20160609_093224.jpg...
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Here is the link to club membership, theres plenty happening between now and the IMM'17 so you will get a chance to get to know a few people before...
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Tue Aug 16, 2016 11:48 pm
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B16a clubby vtec update :)
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So she's been off the road for a few months for upgrades and few little niggly bits, cv boots were all ripped and steering rack gaitors, so they need...
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Haven't driven it yet on the dude, il let u know :)
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Thu Jun 16, 2016 2:38 pm
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'80 Clubman Estate - thread closed
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a thread of occasional postings about my clubman.
Bought this from Darryl in wales, it was in his family from new. He had it on 10's, alloys and...
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Did not call Keith ,I thought he was the expert on Clubman front mounted rads :?
Very bold, Ro. Keith's custom rad got us to Germany and back for...
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Wed Apr 13, 2016 11:14 am
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1987 Mini city
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Am sure many of you will know this car from various shows and seeing it at shows
I bought this car from a customer of my dads as he has no room for...
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Wheels are from Japan and cost me a arm and a leg and there super rare in the sizes i have and no i dont want to sell them sorry.
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Tue Apr 05, 2016 11:14 pm
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1984 mini mayfair project
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Hi my name is Jonathan here are photos of my project up to date. I will add more photos from the start of my project at a later time.
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Yes it did work 90% of the dirt came off. the liquid went black and all the dirt was in the bottom when I drain the liquid out.
A family friend came...
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1983 Mini Project!
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Hi my name is Kieran, i bought the car in 2011 and had a post of bits of it on this before so i said id make a new one and do it right.. It...
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Thanks very much Woody! Yeah the key way what i call it is it? Ill try that so.
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Wed Mar 30, 2016 1:29 pm
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Early 60's Mk1 Irish assembled cars
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Hi, is there anyone here that might own an early 60's Mk1 Saloon?
I am in the process of restoring an early 60's Irish assembled Austin Min1 (1963)...
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Thanks for the replies guys, yes I think we will get the paint matched as best we can, have a good painter so hope that wont be an issue.
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Mon Mar 07, 2016 10:33 pm
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Project "Ron" vtec conversion
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Hello guys around a month ago i bought a 1991 rover mini city and i have decided to do a full restoration and a vtec conversion.
This is my first...
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Sorry didnt see yer post havent checked my email in ages.
Ya im still going ahead with the project its just hard to save money with apprentership...
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Pink mini project
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Hi All,
New to the forum, I know how everyone likes to see a few pictures so I will add plenty below to show my story. I will be looking for PLENTY...
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Thanks, will have a look tomorrow and check that, the shoes are new possibly just the pictures but will do no harm to check and make sure rather than...
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Fri Jan 22, 2016 7:02 pm
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Clubman shell rebuild for vtec
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This is my new build!!! 1980 clubman :)
It's getting loads of new panels and loads of nice bits n pieces
Here's a few pics of wat iv gotten and wats...
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No idea Wat is up with photo bucket :/
Here's a few from start fo finish
Hope that helps :)
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Thu Sep 17, 2015 7:13 pm
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Attachment(s) My Mini KAZ
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I never did post any kind of build to my old Fella KAZ here so i might aswell start now,
He's a 1968 mkII mini, irish, not an import,
When i bought...
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Loudest mini I've ever been in, glad to see he's still alive :)
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Sun Sep 06, 2015 8:04 pm
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Mini butcher beware!!
Hi this is a msg for anyone thinking of getting boby work done to there Minis.
I put a post up on this form just before xmas about my mini and that i...
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Mon Jul 27, 2015 10:04 pm
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1980 Clubby
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Tue Jun 30, 2015 1:22 pm
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89 'psycho' mini
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hello all ! Noel here, restoring my 89 mayfair with a 00 mpi cooper as the doner car 8) . Heres the background story, a few years ago my sister's mpi...
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So gents after 7 years of owning the mayfair i finally got the finger out and sorted the logbook out 8) atleast now the restorstion can press on with...
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Thu May 21, 2015 8:16 am
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Mini project 2015
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So its been awhile since we updated this, on the motorsport offseason we jumped into this build and to get cracking!..... so over the last few weeks,...
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the clocks are original's but dont belong to me, there a friends, im just using them for mockup!
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Tue Apr 28, 2015 7:23 pm
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1990 998 Mini (Shed find)
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Picked up this last weekend with plans to remove the parts I needed for my clubman full cobra interior and a nice walnut dash deep dish minilites etc...
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Sorry for the lack of updates, but changed a few panels picked up some replacement doors and patched up few panels and a lot of prep work its in...
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Project minza
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well after breaking the civic i picked myself up a runaround and was on the look out for an s14a or e36 m3. But after having a think about it if i...
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Your getting very close to the end but youv not long left till mondello
I'll make it dont worry leave the worrying to me hahaha
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Mon Mar 30, 2015 9:50 pm
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1980 Mini 1000
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Here is my 1980 Mini 1000. It has just had some work done on the brakes, rear brake pipes replaced and brakes adjusted properly, now pulling up nice...
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Had the two Minis outside again on Saturday
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Mon Mar 16, 2015 11:58 am
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79 green clubman
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hi this is an update on the progress of mini clubman.bought it last year when i was 15 have done good bit of work.its a 998 clubman been well tuned a...
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Thanks very much
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Sun Mar 08, 2015 12:30 am
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98 mini upgrades??
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Hi, I 98 Mini Cooper. I use my mini as a daily car. I'm looking for ideas on how to upgrade the engine. It runs fine but just just wanting to know...
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Sweet sounds good. Thanks peeps
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My 1980 1275gt
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Hey all, its been far too long since I’ve been on here and I have been meaning to get my ass along to a meet, a run or ebven the autojumble and catch...
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Few quick updates
Interior, rewired and new ignition and cowell fitted
You can see the lower part of the from panel I need to tidy up and...
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Mon Jan 19, 2015 10:31 am
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79 Swift Gti Conversion.
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Its about time I set up a build thread. Iv been collecting bits and pieces for a good while now and have started to get stuck into the project with...
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So I said I'd finish off my slot mags. I was gonna sell glad I kept them. Im very pleased with how they turned out.
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