Welcome to the Irish Mini Owners Club Forum. Keep an eye out of on coming events!!!!
Looking for advise
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GSmall »
Sat Nov 10, 2012 9:03 pm
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So took the Mini for a spin today, ran fine. Drove about twelve miles and stopped off, on the way home it started to die, didn't conk was going about...
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Hope you got it sorted by now :)
What was it in the end?
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Wed Dec 19, 2012 9:52 pm
Help- install roof lining
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rmc123 »
Sat Dec 15, 2012 11:38 pm
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Hi,
I'm rebuilding my clubman and I'm about to install a new roof lining.
Before I start stretching and glueing the lining I wanted to ask for any...
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I totally agree.
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Mon Dec 17, 2012 9:17 pm
61 Van resto
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kerryminigringo »
Sun Feb 03, 2008 9:48 pm
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Thought that I would start a thread on the restoration of the van that I bought diwn in the Kingdom during the summer.I,ve been resisting the...
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class is all i can say fair play nice van
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Last post by jasperdlad
Wed Dec 05, 2012 11:06 pm
MY CLUBMAN ESTATE (MITE LOOK FAMILIAR) ;.)
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Clubbykeith »
Wed Feb 22, 2012 10:30 pm
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Just taught id pop up a few pics of my 399886_10150454158545966_627945965_8716312_2011756407_n .jpg estate.hopefully gonna be makin a few changes to...
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Any updates on this Keith?
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Last post by clubmankev
Sat Nov 24, 2012 2:07 pm
trailer build
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spud1979 »
Tue Oct 23, 2012 5:44 pm
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i recently finished my trailer and i thought its a good idea to share it on here as when i was coming uo with ideas for mine i couldnt find and...
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Well def won't be gold bars on my wage. Ya I may lower it down a little bit. Will look into that, cheers macker
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Last post by spud1979
Tue Nov 20, 2012 2:30 pm
1990 998cc Austin Mini Black (White Roof)
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SteGal »
Mon Oct 22, 2012 2:31 pm
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Heres the story
Bought my mini last christmas time (Dec 2011) it looked like this
looked pretty clean in fairness after a good wast it turned out...
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gorgeous mini, was looking at it for a while on done deal, cant wait to see her when shes all done, best of luck
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Last post by camroc
Wed Oct 24, 2012 11:24 am
My First Mini Project
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knock.mini »
Wed Feb 15, 2012 12:54 am
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Well my name is kieran and i bought a mini above in galway in october and decided to put up a few pics and my progress to get it resprayed and a...
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updated pics in a couple days
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Last post by knock.mini
Sat Sep 22, 2012 9:03 pm
Project Mini 30
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rebelrob »
Tue Aug 21, 2012 11:23 pm
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Hi all i'm new here and to the world of Mini's in general, i bought a Mini 30 earlier this year and should be getting around to starting work on it...
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Great news Rob.
Get some photos up.
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Last post by Billy
Fri Sep 21, 2012 10:09 am
A new project
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Seanie79 »
Thu Sep 20, 2012 5:18 am
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Hi all,
I'm new to the forum this is my first post hope it goes ok, came accross this this 1990 998 hide away in the back of a container and picked...
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Nice little project there, all the usual problem spots, so there are lots on here who have done the same jobs already and will be willing to give you...
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Last post by The Marcos Graveyard
Thu Sep 20, 2012 9:31 am
My Mini Collection
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pearseof »
Mon Sep 10, 2012 2:03 pm
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Just a few pics of my mini collection which is a work in progress!
Light Blue: 1990 mini city 1.0L (Project)
Red:1998 mini cooper mpi (restoration...
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nice collection of mini's, imo it would be a waste of an origional mini to break it because of rust... there are far too many being broke as it...
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Last post by DAVEY_C
Tue Sep 11, 2012 1:02 pm
Mark 1 Austin Mini - newbie
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minimate »
Thu Oct 15, 2009 4:40 pm
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Hello all!
New to posting.....but have been a closet forum reader for past 2 years!
The time has finally come to start the restoration of my Mk1...
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Any progress on this? Been offered one and considering my options
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Last post by spud1979
Mon Sep 03, 2012 9:49 am
Coco ChanElf
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Coco_ChanElf »
Sun Jun 03, 2012 10:06 pm
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Hi everyone!
Been beavering away on my Elf over the winter and she's coming along a treat. Have replaced the wheels, got hub caps, painted the...
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I'm all in favour of an indoor event, nothing worse than getting your jumble drenched! :)
Sounds like a good venue, too. See you there, fingers...
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Last post by Coco_ChanElf
Mon Aug 06, 2012 10:16 am
Van Rescue
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Billy »
Tue Jul 03, 2012 9:04 pm
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This English-reg van has been in a shed near me for nearly 30 years and unfortunately had rotted badly around the roof and front.
The sides and...
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Change of plan so these panels are now for sale in the For Sale section.
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Last post by Billy
Sat Aug 04, 2012 8:31 pm
looking for help and someone to carry out this job
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cooper7 »
Mon Jul 09, 2012 10:16 pm
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hi all , looking to have a small hole repaired in the drivers side floor pan . any one out there looking for this job asap.looking to get it sorted...
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Try us the details are in my sig! Just around the corner in clondalkin!
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Last post by mustard
Mon Jul 23, 2012 10:01 am
my Clubman pickup
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ger71 »
Thu Jul 12, 2012 10:21 pm
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mini.JPG hi all heres a pic of my clubman im trying to get more pics of it before i started work on it but cant find them the young lad must have put...
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His name is Terry Roche, he used to own a bike shop,
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Last post by Kenneth Murphy
Sun Jul 15, 2012 11:28 pm
Looking to contact Kevin Ring
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nollaic »
Thu Jul 12, 2012 3:37 pm
I would be grateful if I could get in contact with Kevin Ring in relation to a mini matter. My mobile is 0872835918. Has he a psuedo name on the...
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Last post by nollaic
Thu Jul 12, 2012 3:37 pm
My First Mini Project
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Mini_reo »
Mon Mar 19, 2012 10:22 pm
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Hi all,
I'm only new to this forum joined it when i seen the bit done on Darran in the irish vintage scene, a very nice selection of mini's.
I...
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Next to remove the back lights, bumper, boot, bonnet, and front and back sub frame, then start grinding and welding a couple of fine days would be...
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Last post by Mini_reo
Wed Jul 11, 2012 9:57 pm
Looking to speak to bert ?
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cooper7 »
Mon Jul 09, 2012 2:01 pm
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Hi bert or anyone that has a number for him .finally getting around to looking at the problem I discussed with u a bit back with my mini . Can u give...
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thanks
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Last post by cooper7
Mon Jul 09, 2012 10:11 pm
New member and new project
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des »
Mon Nov 29, 2010 11:15 am
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Hello all, I've been reading this forum and been a member for a few months now, but I think it's about time I did some posting.
This is my 1973 1L...
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About time I updated the photos, finally finished the welding and respray and well into putting it all back together. Spray job turned out well for a...
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Last post by des
Mon Jul 09, 2012 10:46 am
NCT
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Tony Cooney »
Fri Jul 06, 2012 9:45 pm
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Harry, my '92 Mini City passed his NCT an hour ago in Naas :)
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:lol: @ the tester not knowing the lights....well that said I cant turn the hot air blowing in on my feet! :)
I had a tester who blew one of the...
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Last post by mini_sprite94
Sat Jul 07, 2012 10:04 pm
My T4 Build
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Evlabe »
Wed Apr 06, 2011 12:40 am
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I know some mini enthusiasts would consider chopping the back end out of a perfectly good mini shell to be sacrilege. To them, I’m sorry, but I’ve...
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colour looks great, I'm just not too sure about the chrome?
at the end of the day though it's your car and your opinion that count! :D
great work...
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Last post by macker
Fri Jul 06, 2012 10:07 pm
Facelift - Stage 2.......
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Tony Cooney »
Sun Apr 03, 2011 12:50 am
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Not to be out done by Darran and Billy, my own red Mini is having a bit of cosmetic surgery at the moment!
After 3 years of regular use, it was...
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Beautiful mini!
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Last post by maverick
Wed Jul 04, 2012 10:06 pm
Gerryk's Mini
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gerryk »
Wed Jun 27, 2012 11:02 pm
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Here is a few pic's of my mini thats been in retirement the past few years. Being busy lately putting the engine together and getting it back up and...
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Reading each inlet branch is only nesecery with split or twin carbs, one takeoff in the centre near the servo takeoff should do.
Ye two sender units...
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Last post by woody
Mon Jul 02, 2012 11:47 am
Project noely
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davemk4 »
Wed Jun 27, 2012 7:17 pm
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Hi all just finished replacing the panels on noely a lot of the panels have been done like
whole boot floor
front floors
quarter panel
door skins...
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Hi all tks for the replys ,just a small update finished the marathon of welding today :P
by replacing the pitted steel on the roof gutter
cherrs i...
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Last post by davemk4
Sat Jun 30, 2012 12:25 pm
Mini Specialists in Ireland
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pearseof »
Wed May 16, 2012 10:51 pm
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Hello,
I have a 1998 mini cooper which is in need of a full body restoration, are there any dedicated mini specialist centers in ireland that would...
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Hello!
We have opened up our workshop! We're based in Clare and we do full restoration work, bodywork, resprays, servicing etc of Minis if your Red...
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Last post by bluesteel
Sat Jun 16, 2012 7:10 pm
my 1275 monster mini
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purplehaze »
Thu May 03, 2012 12:50 am
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i bought this car a while ago and debated keeping it as my new arrival came on the 24th of march
but i kept it as i love the car, so iv been fixing...
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heres a few bits that have been done over the weekend
carbon rings round the lights
carbon bonnet stripes carbon badge with monster sticker...
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Last post by purplehaze
Tue Jun 05, 2012 11:03 pm
Maggie's Mighty Mini
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vincieshile »
Fri Apr 29, 2011 7:18 pm
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In my young days, 1966 till 1974, had 6 Mini's in a row. I loved Mini's and at the time they were popular and, in today's lingo, they were cool ....
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Thank you Deminiman for your comments. This year I completed the Malin to Mizen run and enjoyed it very much. Here's Maggie at Mizen
My next big...
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Last post by vincieshile
Mon Jun 04, 2012 8:57 pm
Sir Bob
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Tony Cooney »
Sun Jun 03, 2012 9:56 pm
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Apart from this years MTM, when he was driven by my pals Billy & Joe, Sir Bob hadn't been on the road since last yeras MTM!
I'd not actually driven...
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oh do... always good to see the clubbies out for a spin!
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Last post by keith
Mon Jun 04, 2012 12:34 am
respray
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eamon95 »
Thu May 10, 2012 1:05 pm
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Hi all I was wondering if anyone could help me
I'm looking to get some bodywork and a total
respray done on my mini. Its hard to tell
who will...
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no prob dude, give me a shout wenever ok
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Last post by purplehaze
Fri May 11, 2012 2:57 pm
Minionly's new project
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StevenR »
Sun Oct 23, 2011 3:34 pm
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John's asked me to stick up a few photos of his latest Mini project
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Sorry to busy looking at the fit italian ladys here in florence enjoy ill talk to u when im backim off to rome tomorrow then ill be home on sunday...
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Last post by minionly
Thu May 10, 2012 11:57 am
1990 mini city
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cotzy.j »
Tue Jan 24, 2012 10:38 am
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Hi there, I've been a regular visitor to the website but this is my first time posting.
Finally made the plunge last week and bought myself a 1990...
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Been meaning to update this for a long time, work is progressing slowly but surely! Only a few weeks to MTM2012 so I really need to get the finger...
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Last post by cotzy.j
Sun Apr 29, 2012 1:25 pm
Problem that I would like help with
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cooper7 »
Tue Apr 17, 2012 7:35 pm
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Hi I'm looking for somebody that can have a look at my mini and fix my problem . I have a very small bit of water under my foot peddles . Need to...
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Is it definately water. If your clutch master cylinder is leaking it will drop a bit of fluid down behind the pedals and that will roll down onto the...
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Last post by bc130
Thu Apr 26, 2012 7:34 pm
Remove vinyl dash top
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Joec26 »
Thu Apr 19, 2012 11:24 pm
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Hi. Does anyone know if u remove the vinyl dash top will u have the old style metal underneath? Joe
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I covered the top rail in my GT with vinyl and fitted the ash tray.
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Last post by kerryminigringo
Sat Apr 21, 2012 8:59 pm
My 1997 Cooper MPI
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clubmankev »
Tue Apr 03, 2012 9:06 pm
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Hi all, I have had this mini since january so thought it was about time I got some pics up of her.
She is a 97 model with 37000 miles under her belt....
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Looks very well, best of luck with it :D
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Last post by DaveC
Tue Apr 03, 2012 10:33 pm
new Seats
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danny »
Sun Nov 20, 2011 2:23 am
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so got a new dewalt today, and need a good excuse to use it. :lol:
so installed these.
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Minicac is spot on.
I found a excellent full set of Alfa GTV seats in Cork this afternoon in very dark grey. I'm after black so I'll pass. If...
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Last post by Billy
Tue Apr 03, 2012 6:46 pm
Project BIG: 2 minis at the same time...
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bluesteel »
Sun Jun 12, 2011 7:44 pm
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So my Dad and I started work on two Minis about 2months ago, we're hoping to have them done for Mondello (probably shouldn't be on this right now,...
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Beautiful work on both cars. :)
Looking forward to reading any future updates on these cars and any other projects you guys do! :)
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Last post by Scoobasteve7
Sun Apr 01, 2012 11:28 pm
My 1988 Mary Quant Designer
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Darren »
Fri Nov 25, 2011 9:07 pm
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Now that I think, I have figured out how to post my Photos here are a few of my Mini the first was taken last summer when I bought it, I have made...
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Got a bit more done ....... here are some up to date photos....... :P
Have a bit more to do.......if only I had more time (not to...
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Last post by Darren
Sun Apr 01, 2012 6:20 pm
Powder coat?
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benfox1515 »
Sun Apr 01, 2012 5:34 pm
I am looking to get something done to my minilites. The person who had the mini before me I think they spray painted them and is now flaking.
I am...
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Last post by benfox1515
Sun Apr 01, 2012 5:34 pm
My Mini Cooper
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1300cooper »
Sat Mar 24, 2012 11:31 pm
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Well lads this is my 1992 Mini Cooper 1275cc. Bought it last year, stripped it out, sandblasted it, replaced floor pans, sills, etc. Just got the new...
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Sandblast it first. Becareful when you go to see it after sand blasting as there may not be much of your car left! We have our own sandblaster as we...
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Last post by 1300cooper
Mon Mar 26, 2012 4:47 pm
Respray
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benfox1515 »
Sun Jun 05, 2011 7:05 pm
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Hi guys,
My mini turned 30th last month, so as a present I decided to get it resprayed. There was few places of rust, along the bottom of the back...
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Hi paddy,
Been off this for a while! The seller was called all trim. Should be able to find them if you search classic mini seat overs. The picture...
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Last post by benfox1515
Sun Mar 25, 2012 7:14 pm
Mini Boot rack
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des »
Fri Mar 23, 2012 10:58 am
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Hi All, not exactly a big project (it's a mini project!) but just finished a boot rack to try tidy up the boot. The Petrol can tool box was a bit...
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It was a can of decking oil, took a dremmel, piano hingge, and some fiberglass to make it a tool box, dont think you can buy them ready made
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Last post by des
Sat Mar 24, 2012 8:31 pm
Back on the road after a 18 year rebuild
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DOUGAL »
Wed Mar 14, 2012 11:17 pm
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Looking forward to our first day out in 18 years ......
Maria I Hope the car is ready in time ?????? .
Good news its ready look :shock: :shock:...
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Beautiful looking car. The original wheels look way better than alloys.
All the best with it. Would love a fresh restored car like this. Just out of...
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Last post by spud1979
Fri Mar 16, 2012 5:30 pm
1430 Cooper
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sid »
Wed Jan 13, 2010 3:03 pm
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Thought i better show a few pics of my mini.
Original '91 carb'd cooper when i got it, this it before it went for re-spray and tidy up....
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story lad, cracking car fair play hope i own a mini like that some day. i remember there was one similiar to this on mini resource anyone know the...
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Last post by scottser32
Fri Feb 24, 2012 2:50 pm
CB Aerial
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CLUBMANGT »
Sun Feb 05, 2012 6:10 am
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Where would I get a fixed mount for my CB aerial . I want to use the old roof mount hole for this as I have a window job for the sound system aerial...
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ye man i like them personally...i would acto get one just cant afford it at the moment! :roll:
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Last post by scotty_1987
Sat Feb 18, 2012 11:42 am
1982 Mini Van
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Darran »
Sat Feb 04, 2012 10:34 pm
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Well after a 2 year hibernation in storage i finally pulled out the van to start getting it running properly, get the body tidyed up and the interior...
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Dosen't seem to need much at all, really nice van. :D
Nice reg too!, is that an old Tipp reg?
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Last post by minis24se7en
Wed Feb 08, 2012 10:27 am
Jules
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Ciotog »
Sun Jan 15, 2012 2:50 pm
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Here she is. Just one pic at the minute cause it's dull in the garage. I'm going for the classic Red, White roof and stripes look. Should be painting...
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No it's out of another mini. Didn't get an engine with the car.
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Last post by Ciotog
Tue Feb 07, 2012 3:22 pm
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Last post by norevrse
Sat Jan 28, 2012 10:53 pm
Project Nancy
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just_st3v3n »
Tue Oct 14, 2008 8:46 pm
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wooohooo!
after lots of decisions and a lot of driving me and my brother made it to basildon england to scoop up ''Project Nancy'' :lol:
a good bit...
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decided to blank out the side indicators..
just used tape to cover the indicator hole stuck the piece i had made up onto it and put two quick tacks...
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Last post by just_st3v3n
Thu Jan 26, 2012 5:25 pm
long term project
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DAVEY_C »
Mon Apr 11, 2011 9:38 pm
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ive had this car the past maybe 9 yrs, use to be own'd by my grandmother , but never got a chance to do much with it apart from stripping it down...
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well davey was wondering would you send me a link about the rear light conversion i weass thinking of getting them sound
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Last post by knock.mini
Mon Jan 16, 2012 9:01 pm
Non-project Mini
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johnmbwalsh »
Sat Dec 17, 2011 3:55 pm
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hey guys ive been around awhile but when it came to posting i never did, but not htat my other half has went out and bought a mini im goin to be on...
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the pictures were taken at the other halfs daddys hows,
i think i spotted it the other night, had to pull over the car was dyin off, and then...
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Wed Jan 04, 2012 12:51 am
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