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1983 Mini City
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colinf1 »
Mon Aug 24, 2020 4:22 pm
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Hi all, just a quick introduction...
Have this a few months now, a 1983 Leyland Mini City, 998cc.
Started out as a quick repair and drive, but has...
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Ordered new timken bearings for front and rear, also ordered a new alternator as the current one is extremely noisy - even though I'm getting 13.5 -...
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Tue May 21, 2024 9:19 pm
Keep it Original? Mini 30
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ClearOfCloud »
Wed Feb 21, 2024 2:22 pm
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I've had my 30 since about 2000 but in recently years she's been badly neglected and needs a big restoration...and a wedge of cash
Im finding it...
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Keep it original
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Sun May 19, 2024 8:40 pm
1981 Mini City 1000
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ctwomey »
Thu Dec 26, 2019 11:37 pm
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Hi all,
Just thought I would kick off this thread on my new Mini. I bought the car in October of this year. It's an original Dublin car, matching...
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Drilling out the spot welds
Loving the rust but there is clean metal there
The bottom of the inner wing will need replacing
I will...
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Last post by ctwomey
Sat May 04, 2024 4:11 pm
Help find mini mechanic sligo
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Jason1275 »
Tue Jul 25, 2023 9:15 pm
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Hello Everybody.
I'm new to this forum so I'm only trying to find my way about it 🤔 so I hope this post is okay.
I have a 1980 mini and I've owned...
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There is a Whatsapp group specific to the western region, make sure you get added to get updates.
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Last post by woody
Thu Jul 27, 2023 11:43 am
Electric Mini Conversion
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Kriss »
Fri Aug 07, 2015 2:51 pm
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Hi everyone.
I been thinking of starting a project thread, an introducing myself to this forum for a long time, but although I work on this project...
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or this?
I thought the weight increase would be much more than 40 kg. How did they do it?
Tesla wasn't against this modernization or is it none...
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Last post by HarveyHD
Tue Jul 25, 2023 11:25 am
99 mpi
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Johnd101 »
Sat Jun 17, 2023 8:11 pm
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Hello all again .. I've bought this MPI a month ago . Still have the 87 as well but fell in love with this one .. she is going to be a quick...
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Good luck with it John but it's an Mpi so be prepared for a few surprises when you start digging.
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Last post by Billy
Sun Jun 18, 2023 12:59 pm
Respray
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Flately79 »
Sat Jan 14, 2023 6:52 pm
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Sorry if this has been asked a million times...
I want/need to get a respray (just the outer will do me to save ripping the whole thing apart). I...
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Sorry Billy,
Only saw this now - thank you so much. Great info.
It's a tricky one. The reality is that all Minis rust. Spraying over the few...
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Last post by Flately79
Wed Feb 15, 2023 9:41 pm
Early 60's Mk1 Irish assembled cars
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Austinmk11963irl »
Sat Mar 05, 2016 12:06 am
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Hi, is there anyone here that might own an early 60's Mk1 Saloon?
I am in the process of restoring an early 60's Irish assembled Austin Min1 (1963)...
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Can I resurrect this thread please? KMG - you mentioned that, as far as you know, paint codes and production records were lost. Any idea who held...
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Last post by minimate
Mon Oct 10, 2022 10:46 am
1977 mini
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Wizard »
Mon Jan 10, 2022 12:50 pm
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Hi all
So I aquired my 77 mini 1000 last year and it's gone through a lot of work. It was sitting in a garage since about 1990. Passanger side sill...
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It is fixed indeed........I'm going with electric dizzy so it's not gonna have points to adjust and maintain
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Last post by Wizard
Tue Jan 11, 2022 6:37 pm
Mid engined VW 20V Turbo Mini
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arniewallace »
Sat Aug 21, 2021 7:59 pm
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I have a 1980 Mini and was always wanting a Mini with a rwd setup. So here it goes. Take a Mini with a bit of work required and Frankenstein it into...
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Fantastic project. You obviously didn't wake up one morning and decide to take up such a serious challenge. Have you done other mod builds like this...
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Last post by arniewallace
Tue Aug 24, 2021 5:11 pm
1987 mini
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Johnd101 »
Sat Apr 03, 2021 8:54 pm
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Hi all just recently after buying a 1987 mini city new to the mini world. (own a Morris minor as well) it's rough as they come but solid in all the...
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Wow thanks what a great website. I'll start ordering as soon as. Can't wait to do it. Wasn't sure which to get as in heratage or pattern. On the...
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Last post by Johnd101
Sun Apr 18, 2021 8:23 pm
81 1000 Project
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StevenR »
Thu May 07, 2009 12:54 am
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Hi all, this is my first post here. A few of you might recognise the project from miniresource but thought i'd stick it up here 2. I got this car...
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No she lived in swords I think that was the owner after her..yeah the virus has knocked a lot of us with projects etc
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Last post by Johnd101
Sat Apr 17, 2021 11:59 pm
1980 clubman estate
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Larry84 »
Wed May 27, 2020 8:25 pm
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Hi guys
Iv recently came across a mini clubman estate abandoned project so I snapped it up most parts are there (I think) but no subframes does...
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Looks solid enough, love that colour
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Last post by woody
Sat May 30, 2020 9:03 pm
Clubman Estate Barn Find - Co. Galway
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Billy »
Wed Jan 19, 2011 11:08 am
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As a student living in Oranmore, Co. Galway back in the 70s/80s, my friend Gerry Hawkins' father Tom drove this Clubman Estate and Gerry and I often...
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Sounds like a worthwhile upgrade!
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Last post by DaveC
Tue Apr 28, 2020 5:32 pm
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Last post by BERT
Thu Apr 23, 2020 12:47 am
1980 Mini Pat Strogens Fido
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LaurenRoseStrogen »
Tue Jan 21, 2020 6:15 pm
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Hi all,
Dont know if any of ye remember me. My dad was Pat Strogen from Mayo and he owned the orange 1980 mini with Fido the 7up man on the side :D...
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Great to see you're getting it back on the road Lauren. Best of luck with it.
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Last post by The Marcos Graveyard
Tue Jan 21, 2020 10:29 pm
Rolling road and tuning
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mcgrattan17 »
Thu Aug 15, 2019 4:22 pm
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Hi guys I’m ordering a new stage one kit for my 1275 and I’m wondering is there anywhere in the Dublin area with a rolling road that can fine tune it...
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Hi there,
Looking to get mine tuned in dublin too!
Who did you use in the end and were they any good?
Thanks
Adam
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Last post by Adam-Dublin
Fri Nov 15, 2019 8:52 pm
99 Mini Cooper Refurb
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Darran »
Thu Feb 24, 2011 9:41 pm
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Hi everybody,
Well a couple of weeks ago i sent my mini away for a few little bits to be freshened up including a pair of new sills, but as always...
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Hi Darren would you have a contact and a general area for the person who did this for you if you don't mind.
Thanks.
Paul
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Last post by Paulspill
Thu Aug 29, 2019 12:32 am
Doors reskinned
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dal2323 »
Mon Jul 15, 2019 1:43 pm
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Hi Guys,
I dont know if this is the right section to post this im looking to get my doors reskinned or exchanged for reskinned doors could anyone...
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thanks spud1979 ill give him a bell
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Last post by dal2323
Wed Jul 17, 2019 2:04 pm
Overhaul su hif44 carb
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mcgrattan17 »
Sun Jul 07, 2019 6:31 pm
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Hi guys. Is it possible to get an overhaul kit in a good parts dealership or would I have to go to the likes of mini spares. Also is it something...
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Great thanks I’ll try these and get back you
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Last post by mcgrattan17
Mon Jul 08, 2019 10:11 pm
New member here
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Mini JB »
Wed Jun 19, 2019 6:40 pm
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Hello all.
New member here. Just wanted to introduce myself.
My name is Aaron, bought a 1988 austin mini (Jet Black edition) for my wife in Feb for...
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Welcome!
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Last post by antodeco
Tue Jul 02, 2019 9:57 pm
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Last post by spud1979
Wed Jun 26, 2019 9:31 pm
rewiring a 1990 mini mayfair
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mcgrattan17 »
Wed Jun 19, 2019 9:45 pm
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hi im thinking of completely rewiring my mini, a lot of stuff doesnt work in it such as horn, wipers, some front lights, brake lights, left...
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Great thanks a million I’ll keep you posted
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Last post by mcgrattan17
Sun Jun 23, 2019 7:09 pm
Finding tdc
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mcgrattan17 »
Sun Jun 16, 2019 2:27 pm
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Hi guys I fit a new electric dizzy and ballast coil to my 1275 engine, I’m not sure if it is at Tdc at the moment is there any quick way of finding...
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Ok thanks I’ll put a picture up tomorrow it’s parked in the fire station at the moment. It’s registered as a 998 but it’s an orange engine and I...
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Last post by mcgrattan17
Wed Jun 19, 2019 7:52 pm
First Project
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Macker1 »
Sun May 19, 2019 5:12 pm
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Hi All new to the forum and looking for help,
Little introduction first then onto my questions. Lived in the U.K for 20 years moved back to Ireland...
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Thanks lads,
I'll keep looking for a car might have to up the budget on the purchase price, i think I'll look for something with a decent body and...
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Last post by Macker1
Mon May 20, 2019 7:49 pm
New to forum looking for help
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Der85 »
Fri Feb 22, 2019 6:04 pm
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Hi guys I’m new to this site an I can’t find where you post up your questions all help appreciated thanks in advance??
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Thanks guys
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Last post by Der85
Sun Feb 24, 2019 4:58 pm
1979 mini
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johnnyj »
Mon Oct 15, 2018 11:04 pm
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A few photos of it, where would you start on that!!
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Oh right i must have another look at it so. Thanks again.
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Last post by johnnyj
Tue Oct 16, 2018 8:14 pm
My 1970 Innocenti Mini-Minor mk3
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miniireland »
Mon Jan 01, 2018 9:50 pm
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She was advertised on another forum looking very sorry for herself all the way over in Italy, I live in Ireland after a lot of messaging paypalling...
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I think I may do something with this
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Last post by miniireland
Sat Aug 25, 2018 9:15 pm
Dylan
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Pete079 »
Wed Aug 08, 2018 2:49 pm
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Lads could anyone tell me if Dylan Is a engineer. And is he familiar with the full mini engine.
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Thanks woody.
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Last post by Pete079
Wed Aug 08, 2018 8:43 pm
Mpi
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Pete079 »
Sun Aug 05, 2018 10:41 am
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I can't see anyone modifying the mpi lads. Can any one tell me why this is. U don't see much done to them in the UK either. It's racking my brain.
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Thanks Billy.
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Last post by Pete079
Wed Aug 08, 2018 11:30 am
repair panels
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johnnyj »
Sat May 19, 2018 10:13 pm
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Hi, a question for the more experienced mini owners, what are the best repair panels to use and where is the best place to purchase them? If buying...
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I came across his site there the other day and he seems to have a good supply of panels and prices seem good too and like you say saves on postage. I...
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Last post by johnnyj
Tue May 22, 2018 6:19 pm
Mini project
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DaveDehora »
Sun Apr 08, 2018 8:08 pm
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Hi all. We are restoring a 1982 Mini HL and there is some bodywork that needs to be done that we wouldn't be completely confident in doing ourselves....
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My brother is brilliant. He's not a registered garage and does it as hobbie but is a qualified panel beater/spray painter. He built my b16 vtec...
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Last post by purplehaze
Sun Apr 08, 2018 9:38 pm
Ciarans 1380 Cooper
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kona »
Wed Dec 09, 2009 1:32 am
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Engine:
1380cc minispeed block.
Stage 3 Cylinder Head.
kent cams 286 Camshaft.
Twin Su HS4 1.5 inch carburettors with cone filters.
4-core radiator...
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You need to use a third party hosting site, photobucket is still available but is now a subscription service, there are other websites that are still...
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Last post by The Marcos Graveyard
Mon Mar 26, 2018 10:44 am
Father son project
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LIX_818 »
Tue Jan 30, 2018 9:44 pm
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Hi guys,
I'm back restoring another mini just after finishing my other one. This time it is a bit different. I bought this awhile back and had...
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Hi guys,
couple bits done this weekend. Flipped the car over on its side. got the boot floor sorted. Back on with the rear valance. I also got the...
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Last post by LIX_818
Sat Mar 10, 2018 10:08 pm
82 Mini
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lorcanm »
Thu Jun 01, 2017 11:05 pm
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Hi just started work in my 82 mini just thought i pop a few pictures up to say hello. :) :)
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Quick update the car is on a rotisserie getting new outer sills and rust repairs on inner wings and floor. I will get pictures up soon.
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Last post by lorcanm
Sat Mar 10, 2018 4:23 pm
The making of Marty.
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Marty Mini »
Fri Feb 23, 2018 10:09 am
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I recently purchased a 1997 Mini Cooper(Jap) and have decided to log my experiences, both good and bad, with it.
First off I'm thrilled to bits with...
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It would be a Jap import woody
And it is a MPi/SPI hybird
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Last post by jocelynn
Tue Feb 27, 2018 4:09 pm
interior trim for 97 cooper, jap spec
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Marty Mini »
Mon Feb 12, 2018 2:31 pm
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Is it possible to get a trim set for the dash of a jap spec 97 cooper. The one with the A/C vents. Tried a few places online but no luck so far....
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Nice one, thanks.
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Last post by Marty Mini
Mon Feb 12, 2018 5:40 pm
My new build
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Geffconboy »
Wed Dec 20, 2017 7:53 pm
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After 11 years of having my mini I decided to start build a nother one since Iv a spare shell. If a few mad idea's for it all will be revealed in...
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Thanks Neil
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Last post by Geffconboy
Mon Feb 05, 2018 1:20 pm
Panel repair Cork
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Surfantics »
Mon Feb 05, 2018 12:46 pm
Hi guys,
Anyone know of a very good welder doing mini panel replacements in Cork?
Thanks in advance...
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Last post by Surfantics
Mon Feb 05, 2018 12:46 pm
Advice
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AMG »
Wed Jan 24, 2018 7:58 pm
I recently got a 1980 mini. it is currently at the paint shop for a colour change. the previous owner had a welding done but painted it two tone am...
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Last post by AMG
Wed Jan 24, 2018 7:58 pm
My Mini
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MiniMagicEvents »
Tue Jan 16, 2018 12:46 pm
Hi folks,
New to the site - I really don't know why I didn't join earlier!
Here is my 1380cc Mini. I have competed on the hillclimbs for a couple...
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Last post by MiniMagicEvents
Tue Jan 16, 2018 12:46 pm
Ozzy the 83 Spree
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Airhead »
Sun Dec 03, 2017 9:50 pm
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Hi folks. I just bought my second ever mini. The car is still in the care of Minifix getting a couple of bits done before I collect it next week....
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Excellent! I've to pick it up during the week so once I have it home I'll take a few pics. I'm looking forward to getting it now.
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Last post by Airhead
Mon Dec 04, 2017 12:59 pm
Mini restoration
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Minimc »
Sun Nov 12, 2017 10:34 pm
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Hey there i am restoring my 91 mini neon . Looking for best places to buy new parts and panels . Any recommendations . Also i am going changing...
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Don't know what your budget is but if you can afford Heritage panels for the visible panels they are a better fit. I use Somerford Minis for parts.
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Last post by woody
Mon Nov 13, 2017 9:59 am
92 mini aka bibsi
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coolmini »
Fri Feb 08, 2013 5:30 pm
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Hi fellow mini fans.
Joined this forum a while back and now it's time to share something.
It's almost 2 years since I started restoring this mini.
I...
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Well hello all,
haven't been on here in ages.
Just seen my mini reappear as a 1966 hmmmmm, she's gotten older in years all of a sudden.
and more...
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Last post by kona
Thu Nov 09, 2017 10:06 pm
Project Lexi
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LIX_818 »
Sun May 14, 2017 6:21 pm
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Hello All,
My name is Darragh. I'm a new member to the forum. Some of you may remember my Dad Peter McKenzie. He got out of the mini scene a few...
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Basically finished, few small tweaks left
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Last post by LIX_818
Fri Nov 03, 2017 8:22 pm
1980 Clubman Estate
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peterk19 »
Sun Feb 15, 2015 4:32 pm
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Just picked up a 1980 Clubman estate to work on for the summer
No major plans for it clean the body work nice wheels and a 1275 engine and hopefully...
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looks nice..can I buy it back now? :D
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Last post by D.M.G.T
Wed Oct 25, 2017 4:41 pm
my british leyland mini
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chrisclarke1989 »
Fri May 13, 2011 6:32 pm
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hav this mini a good while now, only geting around to joining the forum now,
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after 3 years off the road i thought it would be a quick paint job to fix some bubbling around windows, she looked quite good on first inspection,...
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Last post by chrisclarke1989
Sun Aug 06, 2017 11:22 pm
91 city
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minimike »
Sat Jun 10, 2017 11:28 pm
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Well, I finally got myself a mini! :-)
After nearly a year searching I'm really happy to get one. Thanks to all for help on the forum when I put up...
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great project you got there any updates?
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Last post by jcrothers
Wed Jul 19, 2017 7:36 pm
B16a 1968 Wolsely Hornet
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jocelynn »
Thu Oct 30, 2014 10:10 pm
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Well this is my new project for next year. Some of you will know the plans for it but for those that don't and this wont be one for purist's
This...
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Pretty much on the back burner for the min. as my other 87 city took priority over this but here will hopefully be a update in the summer on it
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Last post by jocelynn
Sun Apr 23, 2017 5:05 pm
Mk2 Irish Car Barn Find
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dayoungfella »
Wed Apr 19, 2017 10:41 am
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Have had this Mini for a little while now and meant to share it here!
Early Irish built Minis are incredibly rare these days and I think it's...
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Looks like an interesting project. Keep us posted with any updates
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Wed Apr 19, 2017 1:00 pm
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