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Started by cliche , Dec 02 2012 10:06 PM

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#1 cliche

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Posted 02 December 2012 - 10:06 PM

Oh my :X


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http://www.britishv8.../markheller.htm

I like the effort in relation to the engine and blue seats/transmission tunnel though



Mark Heller's Acura Type-R 1.8L VTEC Powered '74 Austin Mini

as published in British V8 Newsletter, Volume XIV Issue 2, August 2006

Owner: Mark Heller
City: Edgewater, FL
Model: 1974 Austin Mini
Engine: Acura Integra Type-R VTEC 1.8L
Conversion performed by: Peter Zorge of New Smyrna Beach FL Intake: stock. Cam: stock. Engine Electrical: stock, except Delco alternator (serpentine belt). Cooling: Griffin custom aluminum radiator, and 55gpm water pump. Exhaust: custom fabricated. Curb weight: about 1500lbs. Wheels/Tires: 17" (from Tire Rack). Other: whole frame was custom fabricated... Autometer gauges. Air conditioning.
Custom interior. Custom paint. See pictures! Performance: 195hp, 130+ mph. Completed: January 2006. Miles Since Conversion: about 4K (as of the British V8 2006 meet)

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Posted 02 December 2012 - 10:11 PM

Bin the wheels and body kit then it will be ok. 17" rims on a mini is just plain daft.

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Posted 02 December 2012 - 10:25 PM

Its a bit of fun!

Better than the other garbage we've had.

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Posted 02 December 2012 - 10:27 PM

Its a bit of fun!

Better than the other garbage we've had.


i dunno mate, this too is garbage...

bet he loves his wheel bearing changes!

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Posted 02 December 2012 - 10:27 PM

Seriously out or proportion though. I bet it makes for interesting handling.

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Posted 02 December 2012 - 10:28 PM

Seriously out or proportion though. I bet it makes for interesting handling.


coal barge comes to mind....

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Posted 02 December 2012 - 10:29 PM

Not to current from the mini's with monster truck style wheels... I'm not saying its particularly nice, but it makes a change from the other stuff.

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Posted 02 December 2012 - 10:30 PM

Yeah i see what you mean it could do with 19" rims to fill the arches better.













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Posted 02 December 2012 - 10:32 PM

Seriously out or proportion though. I bet it makes for interesting handling.


Straight lines only O_O or it'd fall over

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Posted 02 December 2012 - 10:43 PM


Seriously out or proportion though. I bet it makes for interesting handling.


Straight lines only O_O or it'd fall over




Like you then boss?

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Posted 02 December 2012 - 10:46 PM

Only on fridays ....and the odd Saturday and sometimes Sunday

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Posted 02 December 2012 - 11:07 PM

Fosters fursdays?

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Posted 03 December 2012 - 08:29 AM

Loving the dash though!

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Posted 03 December 2012 - 08:38 AM

Loving the dash though!


Is that sarcasm? ;D :lol:

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Posted 03 December 2012 - 08:40 AM

No, I genuinely like it. If it as a different wood, it would be awesome.
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