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1980 mini 850. Joseph.
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andrew.1990.rover »
Wed Feb 12, 2014 1:33 pm
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Hi all, this is my first real post so bear with me if it’s not up to scratch.
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progress has come grinding to a halt... literally.
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Last post by andrew.1990.rover
Sun Apr 20, 2014 5:49 pm
1973 Irish Clubman Estate
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Stuie.91 »
Mon Feb 25, 2013 8:29 pm
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Just before christmas I bought my second mini. I found it on Donedeal I am sure some of you will recognise it.
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So this has'nt really been used or touched since last years camping weekend, also other projects mainly the elf had taken priority. So if anyone was...
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Fri Apr 11, 2014 9:34 pm
(Spud)The Matte Black Mini(1986)
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cianmini1 »
Sun Jul 14, 2013 1:04 am
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Hi my name is Cian I'm 15 years old From South Dublin,Im a huge Classic Motorcycle fan of racing and mechanical side but my other side is minis, ever...
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Yes that's the man no having a bit of a tax book problem ATM yes still have the stage 1 kit have a few changes engine is all done up have new...
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Last post by cianmini1
Mon Mar 24, 2014 8:24 am
1973 Mini 850
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Coolbreeze_2809 »
Sat Mar 08, 2014 9:12 pm
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Hi all, new to the forum and minis.
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Welcome to the gang ,,,, good to see another 850 joining ...
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Last post by EAMOSPUD
Wed Mar 19, 2014 8:41 pm
My Minis
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dub_mini »
Mon Mar 17, 2014 11:59 pm
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Hey Guys,
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I have to say CB_Phil, up until I got Alfie (The Classic) I was thinking of getting rid of the Cooper S, but having both cars really makes you...
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Wed Mar 19, 2014 11:53 am
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Last post by jocelynn
Mon Mar 17, 2014 3:54 pm
1275GTi conversion
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kerryminigringo »
Fri Sep 03, 2010 10:13 pm
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As some of you may know I have been working away at my latest project on and off for a while now so I thought it was about time I put up some...
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You will Ian if u do the mtm :)
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Last post by spud1979
Sat Feb 22, 2014 5:55 pm
Newbie just saying hello!!
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dub_mini »
Thu Jan 02, 2014 4:47 pm
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Hello everybody,
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Thanks guys :mrgreen:
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Last post by dub_mini
Sat Jan 04, 2014 1:18 pm
my cooper s
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peterh »
Sun Oct 27, 2013 9:34 pm
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Forgotr to introduce myself,i'm in wexford,i've had a lot of mini's currently i have a 66 mini cooper s and a 68 cooper under restoration,if i can...
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Thanks very much lads for the praise.
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Last post by peterh
Tue Nov 05, 2013 3:31 pm
998cc Engine Dismantle and Rebuild
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Scoobasteve7 »
Mon Oct 14, 2013 11:47 pm
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Hi forum
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Great work lad, that engine defo looks like it needs some love. You ll have to put ur flywheel back on to loosen ur timing chain nut however, :( it...
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Last post by joebe1
Sun Nov 03, 2013 2:01 am
my new mini
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camroc »
Fri Nov 09, 2012 7:34 pm
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bought my first mini today, its a 97 jap import spi, apparantly a cooper s works but i have not yet verified this, either way i think its a gorgeous...
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Yeah he has a BMW Mini Cooper S works Yellow swag Cooper hipstergram works special mini that's yellow they only made two extremely rare man...
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Last post by scotty_1987
Sat Nov 02, 2013 10:28 pm
Project Auto
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davemk4 »
Sun Sep 08, 2013 5:52 pm
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Hi all,
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Hi peoples
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Last post by davemk4
Tue Oct 29, 2013 7:09 pm
My new Mini!
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st3e »
Wed Jan 19, 2011 9:55 pm
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Hi all,
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Great work like the custom bits. Another one saved. Have fun with it.
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Last post by coolmini
Mon Sep 30, 2013 7:11 pm
Which Cylinder Head?
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DANIEL »
Tue Sep 24, 2013 5:30 pm
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I sent my 1275 block to the engineering works today to have it bored out for 73.5mm pistons. Can anyone tell me which is the best cylinder head to...
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Md 266 is an old profile at this stage.
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Last post by coolmini
Mon Sep 30, 2013 6:08 pm
johnny the matte black mini
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scotty_1987 »
Sat Jun 18, 2011 3:15 pm
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just picked up my new mini this mornin of jamie(purplehaze) on this he was quite sad too see the wee car go :cry:
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Ok 4.5 :roll: you got me Mr.Bahrain fix the lifts :mrgreen: !!
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Last post by scotty_1987
Tue Sep 24, 2013 8:41 am
electric eddie
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keith »
Wed Sep 04, 2013 3:58 pm
not mine.. but certainly interesting:
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Last post by The Marcos Graveyard
Wed Sep 04, 2013 11:28 pm
Autotest saloon converted into special
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guyfos »
Tue Aug 20, 2013 5:52 pm
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So after campaigning my mini in the saloon class of autotesting a few months ago we decided to bite the bullet and convert the car into a full...
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Check out our Championship page on Facebook
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Last post by Tommy C
Sat Aug 24, 2013 11:17 pm
the red 1!
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daniel garry »
Tue Jul 12, 2011 12:31 am
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thought it was about time i started a thread for this 1!
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Always a big adventure when you take a Mini adventure Daniel. :D
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Last post by kerryminigringo
Fri Aug 23, 2013 6:38 pm
SPI Mini Cooper
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speedy »
Tue Feb 12, 2013 5:45 pm
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Just recently finished and NCT'd my first mini project....only took over 2 years and money i dont want to think about.
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Got the seats from a guy up the north, you tell him what you want and he makes it. Very reasonable money too! He advertises seats that he makes on...
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Last post by speedy
Thu Aug 15, 2013 5:23 pm
93 sprite :P
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joeyfinneran »
Sun Jan 29, 2012 2:14 am
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i said i might as well create a topic to update every now and den there today changed out the old grey dash and interior for a cool new black one :P...
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Always wanted banded steelies
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Last post by joeyfinneran
Thu Aug 08, 2013 8:46 pm
Munster Mini - '98 Cooper Restoration
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Billy »
Tue Jan 25, 2011 7:31 pm
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I bought this '98 Cooper last March, got it through its NCT first time, and the diff shattered the gearbox on the way home. Through this forum I...
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Class pics & cracking job
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Last post by CB_Phil
Thu Aug 01, 2013 4:21 pm
Restoration expert
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quinlaned »
Sun Jul 28, 2013 9:54 am
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Hi all. Have just joined the forum as have decided it's time to investigate restoring my grandmothers mini and need some advice.
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Hi Ed,
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Last post by Darren
Sun Jul 28, 2013 9:44 pm
Mini Pickup
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Quirkey »
Tue Jul 02, 2013 10:50 pm
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I just said i would post a few pics of my mini pickup after its restoration. I've even given it a little friend to tow around after it. It has been...
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Brilliant looking pick there :wink:
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Last post by joeyfinneran
Wed Jul 03, 2013 1:09 pm
project "red devil"
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joeyfinneran »
Mon Aug 27, 2012 12:00 am
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right iv had this project a while now but never started at thread so i said since iv the engine got its full steam a head :D
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A while ago we got a room re-carpeted in the house and i took the left over and used it in this car.
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Last post by joeyfinneran
Thu Jun 20, 2013 11:37 pm
1964 Racer
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dayoungfella »
Mon Jan 04, 2010 2:06 pm
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Well after the smash I had at the Phoenix Park Races in August 2009, I've put the racing on ice for a while and decided to put my money into...
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Well looks like it was worth the wait dude :)
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Last post by scotty_1987
Tue Jun 11, 2013 4:24 pm
honda b16a clubby estate
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minivinnie »
Tue May 11, 2010 12:13 am
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first time poster here but long time mini man :D
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Yeah hurry up :D
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Last post by minionly
Sat Jun 01, 2013 9:39 am
Elmo
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mini_sprite94 »
Wed Jun 13, 2012 10:02 pm
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well I got back into the mini saddle again last Saturday, here is my second Mini, Elmo. (Small & Red with a black mouth)
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well after much work, Elmo is done! yipee just in time fer Summer, if one happens this year! :)
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Last post by mini_sprite94
Fri May 24, 2013 11:20 pm
My Clubman 1275 GT
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D.M.G.T »
Thu Dec 31, 2009 2:55 pm
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Here is my 1275 GT..I bought this car a bit over a year ago from our western region rep..this first picture is from when i bought the car..
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This has since been passed on to other hands...very sad...but I got something with bit more room and great for camping weekend ! : )
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Last post by D.M.G.T
Tue May 21, 2013 5:18 pm
tow-bar for 01' cooper
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minimeray1 »
Wed May 08, 2013 9:52 pm
hi can anybody tell me where i can get a tow-bar fitted to my 2001 cooper apart from we fit or the likes, i don't have big funds so if anybody knows...
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Last post by Billy
Sat May 11, 2013 9:28 am
My first mini
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VariaL_ »
Wed Oct 17, 2012 11:31 pm
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Hey my names David , I'm 17 :) from tallaght and I bought my first car a few months ago. My brother had me hooked at a very young age and when the...
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Nah man mechanical work was done by a garage up the road ( bobby doyles autos ) in newlands cross and cooks town minis and classics! Wouldn't know...
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Last post by VariaL_
Fri May 10, 2013 6:03 pm
SSI220
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maverick »
Sun Jul 01, 2012 11:10 am
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Hey guys,
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Fun pics from last weekend And finally my two minis meet
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Last post by maverick
Fri May 10, 2013 1:30 pm
Wolseley Hornet Restoration Project
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Billy »
Tue Dec 04, 2007 5:10 pm
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Last week my '68 Hornet convertible looked like this:
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When you turn on the heater fan, there's enough steam for a sauna so a good heater unit was collected from Minifix last night and will be fitted in...
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Last post by Billy
Fri Apr 26, 2013 9:42 am
1976 Mini Clubman
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rmc123 »
Sat Jan 28, 2012 10:45 pm
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Got a transporter from Mr Hire in Nutgrove. €75 for the weekend. A good price I think and as well they open at 07:30 on Monday so I can return before...
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Have a hairdryer on hand to keep it flexible for the tricky curves
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Last post by Billy
Wed Apr 10, 2013 1:44 pm
1993 Mini Heart Transplant!
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Welder »
Sun Mar 31, 2013 5:49 pm
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Can anyone tell me please will a 1989 1275cc engine fit straight into a 1993 Mini Mayfair that had a 1275cc engine without any changes to the wiring...
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Different beast altogether.
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Last post by The Marcos Graveyard
Wed Apr 03, 2013 12:49 am
heater fan upgrade
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molly the mini »
Sat Mar 30, 2013 2:01 pm
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Last week I found the heater fan out of a Citroen xsara and sized it up to an old heater box so I started cuting and It fited perfectly it blows a...
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It's a bit louder than the mini 1 but when I get the speed working that will fix that I can't here it with my exhaust just when I stop its a bit loud
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Last post by molly the mini
Sun Mar 31, 2013 3:01 pm
Project Lucy
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Scoobasteve7 »
Sun Feb 12, 2012 11:27 pm
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Hi everyone.
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Well probably about time I update this again!
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Last post by Scoobasteve7
Sat Mar 23, 2013 1:32 am
1994 Rover Mini Cabriolet
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Darran »
Mon Mar 04, 2013 10:06 pm
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Well ive finally pulled the Cabriolet out of hibernation this weekend after nearly 6 years of ownership! A huge reason for not having it out was a...
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lovely car darren love the steering wheel i hope the one i got at nec looks half as good on mine
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Last post by shay
Fri Mar 08, 2013 9:50 pm
68 morris mini
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Iwill »
Sat Feb 12, 2011 6:32 pm
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I have bough a mini a 1968 morris mini the rest we don't know as there log book but i do know it was of the road in 1978 till now
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Any updates on this project?
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Last post by sid131
Fri Mar 08, 2013 6:54 pm
project spud
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spud1979 »
Wed Jun 27, 2012 9:07 pm
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have started some work on spud this week. most of ye know the car from here before and the front end project appeared on this last year. over the...
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Do you still have the black wheels off the 93. Any interest in parting with them?
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Last post by charcosull
Fri Mar 01, 2013 11:36 am
1995 Mini Mayfair (Lucky Stud)
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StanO'Toole »
Fri Jun 26, 2009 12:57 am
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This is my 1995 Mini Mayfair 1275cc fuel injected which is jap import. This was my second car since my other Mini Austin didn't work out as I...
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Nathan likes this :D
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Last post by scotty_1987
Wed Feb 20, 2013 12:41 am
Buying a mini any advice and anyone selling one?
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cianmini1 »
Mon Jan 28, 2013 5:50 pm
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hi im 15 looking to buy a mini,does anyone one have advice on what to look out for , looking for cheap project or car, thanks a mil
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take it from me and make sure shes got all her paper work :lol: if your going to look at one i'd sujest bringing a pen or something along those lines...
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Last post by drifthooligon
Mon Jan 28, 2013 6:26 pm
PROJECT TOP SECRET MONSTER :D UPDATE!!!
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purplehaze »
Tue Jul 31, 2012 11:34 pm
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got subframe today for the build, going to start CUTTING and GRINDING then get WELDING it together this week , will update as i do a few bits but...
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My bro will be putting engine in this week! :) I wreckin most people know Wat engine is goin in! Just didn't want to put it up incase of change of...
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Last post by purplehaze
Tue Jan 29, 2013 9:01 am
Supercharge me
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ian o B »
Mon Dec 12, 2011 12:58 am
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So its about time i got a start on this, Had this kit a while but im just finished college for the xmas so il have a bit more time to work on it. I...
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Must get back to this, , a year on now finding it hard to get time to it with work other cars and college.. waiting for a class atm so i sed id pop...
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Last post by ian o B
Thu Jan 24, 2013 3:58 pm
1984 mini25 rebuild - pic heavy
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purplehaze »
Thu Jan 17, 2013 4:28 pm
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This is my brothers mini he asked me to throw up
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Great job there! I love the Colour. It's great with black and chrome detailing.
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Last post by maverick
Fri Jan 18, 2013 9:48 pm
Project to Get As New Mini Back on the Road
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minicac »
Wed Dec 28, 2011 3:11 pm
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This is my 1983 Mini Mayfair Automatic with 7600 miles, its in as close to factory fresh condition as you will find. In a few weeks I will have it 10...
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I have not done much on the mini the last 6 months and didn't do 500 miles in it last year the weather was that bad :cry: I plan to take it to a few...
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Last post by minicac
Wed Jan 09, 2013 9:57 pm
1964 Morris Estate
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bluesteel »
Thu Jan 03, 2013 10:10 pm
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This is an Irish assembled 1964 Morris that we have just started work on. It didn't look to bad at first look, but it turns out that it needs wings,...
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Agreed. Neither my '67 Irish CKD Minis colours correspond to UK specs.
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Last post by Billy
Tue Jan 08, 2013 2:22 pm
Non Project: My Mini
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Buddy »
Wed Feb 25, 2009 2:20 pm
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Thought id better post up some pics of my mini as i dont think i ever have on thsi site!
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thanks lads...still a few more bits and pieces to finish off, but glad to have her back...
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Last post by Buddy
Sat Jan 05, 2013 6:29 pm
Buying a mini
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conorheff98 »
Thu Jan 03, 2013 3:29 pm
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I am 15 and planning on buying a mini possibly from 1980s-1990s and was just wondering what are common problems I should expect to face with a...
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As spud say insurace is the worst part :cry:
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Last post by joeyfinneran
Thu Jan 03, 2013 5:26 pm
1989 Mini Resoration
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bluesteel »
Sat Jun 30, 2012 9:59 pm
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The Before and After Photos
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does the Hot Wash underneath remove all the old underseal? or do you have to chip & pull away at it?
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Last post by bluesteel
Wed Jan 02, 2013 11:43 pm
Clubby estate
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BERT »
Sun Nov 01, 2009 2:06 pm
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Got this yesterday,genuine irish 81 estate,only 67,000 on it
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Nothing's been done with it since I sold it to the best of my knowledge
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Sat Dec 29, 2012 4:27 pm
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