21 replies to this topic

[mini_geek]

i am doing some resherch in to period mini modifying and i want to know what mods were popular in the 60's and early 70's eather engine mods or anything else be it a paint jobs ot what ever i would love to know

if people can post me info and pictures that will be really helpfull as i would love to see some more period mods

and what trends of fashions there were

or if some one can give me a link to some web sites that will be good too

thanks.

[mike.]

Bumpers with overiders and the corner bars. Cooper S reverse rims? I'v seen them on early modified cars in white with chrome centres.

[Retro_10s]

changing all your rocker switches for long armed toggle switches was a popular mod. Vinyl roofs, two tone paint jobs, crazy seat covers,...

[mike.]

ow yeah i saw loads of these long toggle switch covers at the auto jumble at stanford.

[Dan1991]

Shorrock superchargers.

[stardude]

Cosmic alloys!

[mini_kel]

Cosmic alloys!

Mental note to self "must get my cosmics refurbed" lol

[timbo]

Reece Fish Carb, very popular with 60's racing minis

[mini_kel]

If u read the Vizard book "how to modify your mini" there r plenty of period mods in there,The first book doesn`t even cover Hif carbs!

[Retro_10s]

K&N mercurys...

[CanadianMiniFan]

those aren't mercuries...dog's old ones were. and jupiters are different...aren't those bwa or something?

[mini_morley]

100+'s, i think.

[Retro_10s]

yup quite right, i posted the wrong pic!!!!!!!

[Se7enS1ns]

Ram pipes with no filters
Musical airhorns.
Brown paint.
Home made arches.

[stardude]

rear screen louvres?

lots of big bright driving lamps/ fog lamps

period roof racks

number plate stickers on the bonnet

Edited by stardude, 25 September 2007 - 10:00 PM.