Irish Mini Owners Club

just a quick note if anybody is looking for a project, found a mini on ebay.ie.


not long left so though.


here's a link:
http://cgi.ebay.ie/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vie ... rvireg:1:1

Eanna

"after having a quick look for the book but have come across two different covers(1st and 2nd editions i take it). can anybody tell me are there any big differences? " sorry bout mix up but i was on about the Lindsay Porter haynes manual. thanks for the info on the classics book though, i ...

after having a quick look for the book but have come across two different covers(1st and 2nd editions i take it).


can anybody tell me are there any big differences?

thanks

thanks...

i checked out the classics site but not to sure if i found the right one. ill have to go on ebay now to n make a few bids and hope for the best. prob be able pick it up of amazon.co.uk if ihave to anyways.

thanks again,
Eanna

hey all. as always im looking for a bit of help/advice. im trying to restore an 88 mini and was on the search for a book to help me along the way. i have the haynes manual for repairing of mini's but would like to get a book that deals directally with restoration. i have found "Mini Restoration...

i know to some it may seem like a stupid question but how does it fit? it wont fit in the boot so its not from the top down, so it must be from underneth. correct?? i haven't spent much time trying(to busy at work) but it doesn't seem to fit from the bottom either.there are two triangler pieces of m...

you should try get a few lessons (i.e. birthday and xmas presents) and go for the full licence as soon as you can. try getting somebody to insure it under there name and add you as a named driver after a month.Just for the first year until you get a bit of experience.thats what i had to do. have a q...

its jus gona be general use really....

i dont have an engine but plan on fitting a 1275.

the body is in very good shape as(minis go)

i jus wanted an idea as to the proceedure others have used

hey, first of happy new year to ye........... im looking for a little help here form anybody with a bit of 'know how' im after buying an '88 mini mayfair 998cc and am planning on restoring it for my own use as a second car(i have a van for work). i want to do a fairly descent job on it but don't min...

thanks for the help.....

ill give ray a shout cause he is the closest. i saw his number appear on another post earlier.

thanks again
Eanna

have you any idea as to a price?

what would be the best option so?

buy of some mini specialist dealer?

i had just planned on dropping in the engine and hoping for very little work....

i know a rebuild is the only certain way to do it but i don't think id have to money or the expertise. would it take a lot?

can anybody please help me? im about to start on a project mini that doesn't need much bodywork but it does "need"(i want more power) a new engine. i have sourced a 1275 engine but dont no an awful lot more about it. i was told that it was running perfect but that is only going on the mans...