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[wesson124]

hi guys, I bought this car last april and havent really done all that much with it....
its a 1964/5 mk1 with various changes, the guy i bought it off was a bodger, so problems at every turn.

it is belived it started out a 1100 auto, then had a 998 cooper engine+box dropped in. I have the original number plate E0J 910C but it doesn't have a v5... I have great plans for this but being 17 restricts me in time and money!

since having the car I have put some badges on, got some temporary seats, given it a general clean out, changed the wheels, changed the cv joints put a cooper s disc set up on , changed the master cylinder, oil filter, replace window runners, etc...










really there is very little to do to the car, but with very little knowledge it makes things difficult.

[shorty]

that looks a nice little project.

how much did it cost you if you don't mind me asking?

[wesson124]

it wasn't cheap, i feel in the haste of ebay i got a little over excited and bid £2300.

the body is in from what i can see very good condition which is a plus but still fo a car with no v5, as i found to my expense later is not cheap! haha

[analogue_radio]

Where abouts in the Midlands are you from?

Very exciting project

[Sir Cheat]

Looks good, Have you sorted the v5 yet?

[wesson124]

im based near kidderminster, chaddesley to be exact, hopefully i should get something done next week as i have some time, and I havent even started with the v5 as i dont really know where to start! haha

[me madjoe 90]

Nice mini i love it

[Sir Cheat]

Dont you need to fill in a V62 ?

[Down&Out]

You must be pretty sorted if you can afford to pay that for a car at 17 :L

[wesson124]

Plans - interior
cobra classics w/ speedwell headrests and side harness grommets,
matching rears, and matching door cards + dash liners w/ centre speedo+water+oil in binacle.
sparco wheel,
alloy pedals made up,
quick shift,
mustang style seat belt in 3 point harness,
black carpets,
speedwell gear knob.

exterior -
mk1 bumpers, overriders etc,
mk1 austin cooper grille,
austin cooper 's' badges all round
sump guard,
rh tank,
wide + low, no arches if poss, but if not group 2s
centre exit exhaust,

engine -
firstly get it running!
polish carbs and polished air filters,
paint engine in uniform green
engine steady sorted ( doesnt line up)
get manifold of the rubber drive shaft couplings
rear remote mount needs putting on
put oil filter on and put oil in engine,
servo,
find and attach heater cable,

suspension
change from hydros to rubbers with hi los w/ adjustable shockers.

[wesson124]

yeah its basically my inheritance from 3 relatives put together... no savings left haha now i have to sort getting it done!!

[wesson124]

does anyone know why my engine stabiliser is so far of fitting??

[GraemeC]

It could be the wrong one - there are two different lengths.
If I remember correctly the one for the auto was 1/2" longer.

[wesson124]

that would explain things! haha yeah it is about 10-13mm out! ill have a look a the others i have, of about 5! lol cheers

[wesson124]

right today we whacked out the hammeright - lots of things were painted..., it looks a little better if im honest. I refitted the clutch master cylinder, one question, when refitting the oil filter, being new shall i fill th bowl with oil and put it on? or can i put it on and let the oil bleed through?