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[Simon1867]

This is my 1978 minivan. Fully restored 17years ago. Work under taken is as follows :-  New sub frame, fuel tank, both mk1 doors. the rear doors where replaced with one from a traveller and the other from a clubman estate.  

 

The Van has a 1275 MG Metro engine with 4pot brakes.

It has a play mini 2inch single box exhaust system and K&N air filter.

the wheels are 5.5x12 minilites which are tucked under wood and picket arches.

 

The interior has cobra sports seats and a momo steering wheel.

 

Plans are to tidy the van up this year as its starting to show its age in places, some new floor mats with yellow piping to complement the exterior colour. I'm also going to remove the radio as I prefer the clean look of the dash now I'm a bit older. Also tidy the wiring up around the car... anyway here are a few pictures....more to follow when the weather gets a bit brighter.

 

Edited by Simon1867, 12 March 2014 - 03:16 PM.

[Ben_O]

This is my cuppa tea!

 

Love it.

 

Ben

[Jase]

I'd love a van. Would be fantastic to promote the business :)

[lyndseyp27]

Beautiful!

[SAL 821X]

What a fantastic colour Simon couldn't have chosen better myself! 

 

 

 

 

Well not that mine is that colour yet.... but it soon will be!

Edited by SAL 821X, 12 February 2014 - 09:44 AM.

[megamini_jb]

Awesome van

[mk3 Cooper S]

Nice

[Archived2]

Very nice!

[Simon1867]

I need some quick help. The wheels I have on the van are 5.5x12 minilites, can anyone tell me what the diameter of the center cap is? I can't measure the ones on the van as the van isn't at home at the moment but I need the measurement. Can anyone give me a rough idea of what it might be.

Thanks

[Mini-Mad-Craig]

Lovely! similar to the Matchbox Mini van which was released in 2008 if I remember correctly

 

[Simon1867]

Oh dear, vans bottom hose burst. Collant everywhere. Decided to give her a good service now and tidy engine bay, then treat her to a tune and rolling road with my best friends 78 mini pickup.

Edited by Simon1867, 19 February 2014 - 11:48 AM.

[Simon1867]

Back safe in the garage.

[SAL 821X]

YAY for yellow! 

 

They tend to spit their dummy's out now any again!

 

I bent a valve in my cousins 1275gt once while I was borrowing it. haha! that was an interesting phone call.

 

Luckily he was cool about it.

[Simon1867]

Bottom hose is finally replaced.

[Simon1867]

Tidied up the interior and fitted some new mats.

Edited by Simon1867, 20 February 2014 - 10:09 AM.