I got my Mini back on the road last week and couldn't be happier! There are still a few things I need to finish up on it, but otherwise it's good to go.
When I first bought the Mini, I was planning on restoring it to original condition as a 1977 1100 Special. But a few months ago I discovered that it has a 998 engine, not the 1098.
So, without the 1098, do I still restore it as original? Other than the enlongated side repeaters, nothing on the car indicates that it is a 1100 Special. I have a black vinyl roof to install, but I'm having second thoughts after reading about the potential moisture trap it could cause. Plus, a white painted roof would look a lot nicer... Below are some photos of how it looks now.
And on a side note, any reason why I wouldn't want to install a "Stage 1 Kit"?
Thanks!
Which Direction To Take My Mini?
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Woreign
, Mar 10 2013 10:23 AM
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Woreign
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Posted 10 March 2013 - 10:23 AM
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Posted 10 March 2013 - 10:44 AM
go origional.....
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Posted 10 March 2013 - 11:04 AM
your car mate as long as you enjoy it thats the main thing
s1k is a good idea!
s1k is a good idea!
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Posted 10 March 2013 - 01:07 PM
It looks so clean, you should add the 1100 parts and make it original/replica.
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Posted 10 March 2013 - 01:13 PM
The 1100 special wasnt built untill 1979...
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Posted 10 March 2013 - 04:41 PM
What about export models?
http://www.austinmin...100special.html
And without a 1100 engine, is it still a 1100 Special? Maybe my boot badge should read "Mini Special" instead of "Mini 1100"?
And speaking of badges, I don't really like the Leyland symbol. The later winged Mini badge looks nicer in my opinion...
http://www.austinmin...100special.html
And without a 1100 engine, is it still a 1100 Special? Maybe my boot badge should read "Mini Special" instead of "Mini 1100"?
And speaking of badges, I don't really like the Leyland symbol. The later winged Mini badge looks nicer in my opinion...
Edited by Woreign, 10 March 2013 - 04:54 PM.
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Posted 10 March 2013 - 05:02 PM
What about export models?
http://www.austinmin...100special.html
And without a 1100 engine, is it still a 1100 Special? Maybe my boot badge should read "Mini Special" instead of "Mini 1100"?
And speaking of badges, I don't really like the Leyland symbol. The later winged Mini badge looks nicer in my opinion...
Yes sorry I didn't realise, I posted from my phone and didn't see you were from germany
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