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My 1970 Innocenti Mini-Minor mk3
She was advertised on another forum looking very sorry for herself all the way over in Italy, I live in Ireland [emoji41] after a lot of messaging paypalling bank transfers WhatsApp and Facebook messages a plan was put into place, thanks to a good guy she had a trip across Europe , Italy Switzerland Holland France Uk and Ireland she finally arrived with me last a couple months ago , it’s very solid being undersealed from the factory but unfortunately the roof skin needs replacing due to a purgalor roof falling on her during her 20 odd years in storage, no major plans as of yet I’d say convert to dry suspension, cooper brakes and a roof skin and take from there [emoji41]
Enjoy the photos I’ve a few extras to go with it too
Enjoy the photos I’ve a few extras to go with it too
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Well done, great find. Like the wheels.
I think Minifix have a new roof panel in stock.
I think Minifix have a new roof panel in stock.
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Simon,
Great project. Looking forward to the updates. It's what this forum is really good for in the age of blink-and-it's-gone facebook.
What's the bracket above the steering column?
FYI, the Mini Cooper Register's Innocenti guru is a guy called Foster Charlton. I'm sure he could point you in the direction of all the unique Innocent bits you'll be looking for.
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Great project. Looking forward to the updates. It's what this forum is really good for in the age of blink-and-it's-gone facebook.
What's the bracket above the steering column?
FYI, the Mini Cooper Register's Innocenti guru is a guy called Foster Charlton. I'm sure he could point you in the direction of all the unique Innocent bits you'll be looking for.
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It’s a steering lock on the column, I’ll make a burst into it when the weather changes, the car is pretty much complete as is with minimal rust the worst of it being the roof, I bought a few other bits for it from the same guy while I was at it, I’ll most likely convert it to dry suspension and I’m currently looking for a set of cooper front brakesBilly wrote:Simon,
Great project. Looking forward to the updates. It's what this forum is really good for in the age of blink-and-it's-gone facebook.
What's the bracket above the steering column?
FYI, the Mini Cooper Register's Innocenti guru is a guy called Foster Charlton. I'm sure he could point you in the direction of all the unique Innocent bits you'll be looking for.
Billy
Thanks for the comments
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Best of luck, looks like an interesting project
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Quick trip up north this morning and the hoarding continues
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My wheels and spare clocks have finally arrived from Slovenia after a short stay in Germany
I’m also awaiting more bits from the uk, it’s coming together nicely
I’m also awaiting more bits from the uk, it’s coming together nicely
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7.5” brake kit purchased too they’ll be refurbished with new bearings, ball joints etc also blasted and painted, pads are M1144 and fairly new as are the braided hoses
More to follow
More to follow
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Photos of the roof, I’m trying to work out if feasible to repair or replace, the rest of it is so original with just age related marks, I love the Patina of the whole thing as is
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Mirrors and brackets, I’ve since sold the chrome, Im going to use satin instead, I can also supply these brackets in chrome or satin finish
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Beautifully original with no accident damage and all lines and panels still pretty much in line after 47 years, simplicity at its best ...
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Factory sump guard and engine bay, I need a fuse box cover
I need a cover for fuse box
I need a cover for fuse box
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Always buying and collecting
No work done jus a Few more small purchases to add to my ever growing stash
No work done jus a Few more small purchases to add to my ever growing stash
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Finally got it running, quirky little car indeed
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vU23pcu ... e=youtu.be
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As well as holes the roof has a lot of dents. I don't know how good your bodywork skills are but you will pay a lot in labour to get that looking right when its freshly sprayed. I know the roof panel is expensive but I think it would be worth the investment. The other option I have seen done is to bond a fiberglass roof over the one there.
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Just a few random photos to show the originality, check out the rear bins #beauties
And pride of place the rough n ready export grille
And pride of place the rough n ready export grille
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Roof finally arrived from Italy, couple of little bumps along the way but the body man can sir them, I’m happy with its condition for a 40 plus year old skin and also purchased a rear mount Lucas reverse lamp
Thanks for looking more to follow
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When you pull a wheel off a 48 plus year old car expecting the worst and all kinds of nastiness to be lurking but to your surprise you find this kind of beautiful cleanliness
Would have been rude not to try one of the Carmona’s on it...
Would have been rude not to try one of the Carmona’s on it...
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What an honour and a privilege to get a meet and greet with a photo and autograph, a true gentleman, at the Dalkey Vintage Show
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I think I may do something with this
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