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#2866 Yatesy

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Posted 02 September 2018 - 05:40 PM

I drive a 1967 South African mk 2 Cooper s . No mods car i believe is original . I bought it 7 years ago . needs a bit of tidying up so I am going to get started with that pretty soon. I also have a 196$ Australian Mk1 minimatic which I am going to upgrade to manual and put disc brakes and bigger engine.

#2867 sc-em

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Posted 15 September 2018 - 06:03 PM

I have just bought a 1986 Mini Mayfair with a 1275 engine built by JB Racing. Mechanical it seems generally okay but there will be  plenty of welding to do in the near future. I am already planning mods, but nothing massive just enough to enhance the handling experience.



#2868 TonyB

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Posted 18 September 2018 - 10:29 AM

Hi, would like to buy and drive a Mk 1 1971, looking to find out all I can before taking the plunge :)

#2869 Strawbs67

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Posted 23 September 2018 - 12:03 AM

Hello, thanks for letting me join the forum.
I’ve owned many minis over the years, they’re definitely in the blood.
The current situation is I’ve just started to get our 97 Yukon Grey Cooper back on the road, we’ve owned the car since 1999 & it was a daily driver until around 6 years ago when the rear subframe disintegrated! Ever since then the car has been sitting in my Dads garage waiting......., life has got in the way.
That’s all about to change as he’s sold his house & I need to get the car at least rolling & over to my garage so I can hopefully get it back on the road.
The car is in really good shape, with just some repairs to the boot floor needed where the subframe mounts, as I used to be a welder in a past life, I’m hoping it’s like riding a bike, you never forget!
Anyway I’ve got a new subframe and all the parts waiting to go on once I’ve fixed the floor, looking forward to starting the project

#2870 Matrix

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Posted 26 September 2018 - 04:14 PM

mk3 supercharged S 



#2871 Chipsnbeer

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Posted 02 October 2018 - 01:04 PM

Hi,

Got 1991 cooper.H reg. last of carbed.

Traded my mini pickup against it. BIG MISTAKE.. HUGE !!!

 

This cooper has Philips r570 radio . I have the code.. but no manual. How do I put it in?

 



#2872 mac_mk5

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Posted 03 October 2018 - 02:47 AM

Hello all. I drive an 85 998 saloon. I believe it is a Mayfair but haven't been able to prove it. I've worked on it some to make it road legal. This is my first classic and it's been my dream car since I was a boy. I hope to find all the information I will ever need here.

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#2873 EMA

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Posted 08 October 2018 - 04:35 PM

Hello, always wanted one and finally bought one! A Mini Cooper Sport 500 in British Racing green metallic. Had it a week and already had a problem with the starter motor. Can anyone recommend a supplier of a new starter motor? I think it's temperamental because it's been stood a while and not used. Any help appreciated. Thanks 



#2874 Elvis2001

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Posted 09 October 2018 - 08:24 PM

Hi I’m looking for old photos of EOP 89D the 1966 Broadspeed
Mini factory demonstrator as we are the current custodians
Any photos would be much appreciated

#2875 Nick B580

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Posted 21 October 2018 - 02:54 PM

Hi all i drive a Riley Elf MK2 1965 998cc in hydrolastic at the mo looking to bring it up to date with coil over conversion and 13 mini lights to start then wen it stops and steers correctly i will look at the rest lol



#2876 Nick B580

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Posted 21 October 2018 - 04:17 PM

Hi
Car: Riley Elf Mk2 1965 yes not a mini but yes it has a boot lol
Engine: 998cc
Totally standard
Plans: remove suspension hydrolastic (wet) replace with coil overs, replace front drums with disc’s, wheels 13”, LED head light and all lights convertion, Polly bushes through out. interior: renew dash with new standard clocks for looks only digital bike dash behind drivers glove box cover GPS speedo. Body: total strip then back to original. Two years to make it happen hopefully

#2877 harv8

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Posted 02 November 2018 - 02:06 PM

Hello Mini fans! I recently acquired a 1996 Rover Mini Cooper 1.3 SPi. I began driving (along with my love of cars) back in 1972 in my mum's Mini 1275 Clubman GT.I 've waited a long time to get back behind the wheel of a classic Mini. I'm loving it!



#2878 Buchanbull

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Posted 04 November 2018 - 08:44 PM

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

I have a 1971 Clubman saloon which I bought new in 1971 but it has not been on the road since 1983. I also have a 1980 Clubman pickup which I am trying to get on the road soon



#2879 Buchanbull

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Posted 04 November 2018 - 08:46 PM

I am looking for pictures of pickup fuel tank mounting as mine sits too low and can not get the cap on



#2880 Paulocs75

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Posted 13 November 2018 - 06:51 AM

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Doing some welding a few weeks ago at work

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