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[charie t]

late 70s/early 80s, mk3
Theres no holes in the top dash rail
hole in the inner wing for air scoop
Raised area under the wiper motor

[bardan]

late 70s/early 80s, mk3
Theres no holes in the top dash rail
hole in the inner wing for air scoop
Raised area under the wiper motor

Yes, heater hoses are 2 inches apart going into the heater. yes to holes in inner wing for air. Yes to raised area (approx 1/4 inch) under wiper motor. Only holes in top of dash are defrost and ashtray.
As far as handling, this car out handles my MGB.

Edited by bardan, 20 November 2010 - 05:30 PM.

[Dan]

As far as handling, this car out handles my MGB.

I should certainy hope so! Mini : 4 wheel independant suspension by double wishbones/trailing arms with self damped springs all round. As in a sportscar. MGB : Kingpins, lever arm dampers, live axle on cart springs, essentially a stagecoach!

[Shifty]

As far as handling, this car out handles my MGB.

I should certainy hope so! Mini : 4 wheel independant suspension by double wishbones/trailing arms with self damped springs all round. As in a sportscar. MGB : Kingpins, lever arm dampers, live axle on cart springs, essentially a stagecoach!

Obviously a non MGOC member!!

[bardan]

Just a quick note, late 70's, would be Mk4. Mk3's still had the round tunnel, Mk4 1976 onwards had the flat topped tunnel.

Just when I thought the car was from the 80s, I pulled the carpet and see a round tunnel. This car may be a gathering of quite a few different pieces. I checked all the windows and except the windscreen they have a date code of 9-82.
I guess I'll just order body parts for a MK3 and hope it's right

[1984mini25]

check that the steering rack has been swapped for a LHD one and not just turned upside down because it will wear out quickly and handle poorly if mounted upside-down.

It would, indeed, handle poorly.... it would go left when you turn the steering wheel right!!

Would be a great theft/security device though, can’t see it getting far if the thief can’t work out the steering lol

[Shifty]

Also by doing a reg search on your reg number your car comes back as a mini clubman!!

(not an Austin Cooper!!)

[charie t]

Just a quick note, late 70's, would be Mk4. Mk3's still had the round tunnel, Mk4 1976 onwards had the flat topped tunnel.

oops no idea why i put 3 well spotted

[Guess-Works.com]

Just a quick note, late 70's, would be Mk4. Mk3's still had the round tunnel, Mk4 1976 onwards had the flat topped tunnel.

Wrong....

The change of tunnel came in with the rod change box, circa 1973.