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[miniboo]

I have decided to start a thread on my Mini as it is turning into aa project rather than just a car thats needs a few things doing!!

I will post some pics in a bit.

Things done so far:

Replaced drivers side lower ball joint
Replaced discs and pads
Painted disc covers(gotta love hammerite)
Fixed main beam lights
Swapped seats over so they were on the right sides!!
Fitted larger accelerator pedal

Still to do:

Fix Fog Lamp
Replace passenger side wheel bearing
Replace outer sills and patch rusty floor panels

Anything else that surprises me on the way!!!

[miniboo]

Took the rocker cover off today to put a new gasket on and found that the head is a 12G940 head. The numbers look a bit ground off but it is definitely one of them.

Were these unleaded heads or were they both??

Any ideas?

[Guess-Works.com]

12G940 is a generic casting for the majority of 1275 heads, in use from the 60's all the way through to end of production I think.

[miniboo]

heres a pic

[Jordie]

the arches look decent on that black car.

Not really a fan of chrome arches but they suit it.

[miniboo]

They look ok but i dont really like the chromed look where it can start looking OTT

I will prob put them on here for a cheap price

I am going to put some nice W&P arches on it hopefully

[Jordie]

Lol. postage quote tomoz, will PM ya with it.

Gotta go post binges subwoofer and jammys led scroller.

PS. Boo, i think i missed an email from that guy about the windscreen. All my mail got blocked, just got it all now. I have emailed him to see if its available.

Shame really as i was up darlington last nite and you could have met us half way.

[Steve Rowe]

Nice wee mini u got there matt :cool:

[miniboo]

Decided to re-name my project to "The Badger".

Also fixed the fog lamp and stripped the carpets out ready for welding

!!ADMIN: can you change the Topic title Please!!

[miniboo]

Couple of pics of the shelf i am making.

[miniboo]

another

[miniboo]

Just took delivery of the new exhaust and manifold today.

Also means i should be fitting the twin su's soon too

[miniboo]

Sarted to make some kickpods today for my new speakers.

[miniboo]

Fitted the whole of the exhaust today but it was blowing at this bit:

Any ideas what to do? or is it just a case of using lots of exhaust sealer paste?

I was gutted because i got the whole thing on but had to take it all off again!!

[Jackman]

Err there is an exhaust paste that you put on the joints to stop them blowing, cant remember what its called to save my life though.