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[Scrumpjack]

Hi all just a quick question. I have a 1977 mini van which I've just started to restore. Just stripped the front subframe so it can be powder coated. It's a full nut and bolt restoration so most parts will be renewed. I was looking on the mini spares website for the bump stops and the type I have took off is the two stud type, they do these no problem but it states they are pre-76 models, any ideas if this is just a typo or is something strange going on as the V5 definitely states 1977.
Cheers all

Darren

[alex-95]

Just buy the 2 stud ones, it's may have had a subframe change at some point or just had an earlier subframe put on from standard.

[Scrumpjack]

I am going to use the 2 stud ones. The subframe is in excellent condition. Is there anything else I should consider if it has been changed to a pre-76 one ?

[Spider]

We had the 2 stud ones here to the end of production (81).

 

If you're restoring back to factory original, run with those, however if you are 'do it up' for a daily ride, fit the Hydro Bump stops.

[nicklouse]

Your car may well have been registered in 77 but that has nothing to do with the manufacturer year.

[Ethel]

'76 was the major revision that gave us the rubber subby mounts. I'm pretty sure I've had them with 2 stud bump stops though.

[Scrumpjack]

Cheers for the info - I'll post pics of the project when I've got more done.