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In with the OLD and out with the New
Posted: Tue Sep 07, 2010 11:36 pm
by EAMOSPUD
Guess its about time I put some Pics up here.
Bought my first mini in September 2008 1993 RSP Cooper ( knew nothing about minis ) impulse buy ( but no regrets). Like all minis it needed some work and loved learning about its good and bad points. (Thanks for all the help guys) .
Any way this car is now sold and I will miss it. Its goin to a fellow club member in Cork.
When I saw this new mini a 1972 mini 850 I just wanted it . (another impluse buy)
With in 4 days RSP was sold and 850 was mine..
I know its goin to be a big change goin from 1275 to a 850 but as Billy says 850 is the new 1380 .. and after the spin in got from Dubin to Cork last Saturday morning I agree with Billy .. who needs superchargers...
Thanks to all who have helped me over the last 2 years with advise and thanks to the those who advised me on this little baby.
mini 850 was purchased from a true gentleman who is a club member and also makes a great cup of tea.. so thanks for that and I hope I can mind it as good as you did for the last 6 years.
some pics SO hello 850 ...and goodbye RSP
Re: In with the OLD and out with the New
Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2010 12:05 am
by oel159
That 72 is one sweet car!!
Re: In with the OLD and out with the New
Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2010 9:25 am
by Billy
Well done Eamonn,
That's a lovely car. Looking forward to seeing it out soon.
Another 850 for next year's MTM.
Billy
Re: In with the OLD and out with the New
Posted: Wed Sep 08, 2010 11:04 am
by The Marcos Graveyard
Tasty little motor, best of luck with it .
Re: In with the OLD and out with the New
Posted: Thu Sep 09, 2010 9:20 pm
by smur89
gorgeous
Re: In with the OLD and out with the New
Posted: Sat Sep 11, 2010 8:47 pm
by kerryminigringo
Hope you enjoyed the spin home Eamonn,850's require a different driving style but I am sure you will get the hang of the technique after the next MTM.
Re: In with the OLD and out with the New
Posted: Sat Sep 11, 2010 8:53 pm
by joebe1
There a fantastic little engine, 34 bph 71 mp flat out, i did my first MTM with an 850 engine and it sang the whole way, best of look with the new buy
Re: In with the OLD and out with the New
Posted: Sat Sep 11, 2010 10:13 pm
by maxi
wow. thats one absolutely gorgeous mini, bet its ten times the fun of the cooper too.
r
Re: In with the OLD and out with the New
Posted: Sat Sep 18, 2010 10:31 pm
by Tony Cooney
Congrats.
Jealous.com!!!!
Tony
Re: In with the OLD and out with the New
Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2010 5:57 pm
by neasha
I seen this mini about a couple of times. Really nice mini.
nice one, congratz...
Re: In with the OLD and out with the New
Posted: Mon Sep 20, 2010 10:47 pm
by EAMOSPUD
Cheers Gang.
Thanks for all those comments.
Only had a short few spins in it so far (work and home busy) but it gets better ever time I get in to it
Super Drive.
Looking foward to the next run down here.
No plans to change anything bar a good service plugs points filter and all fluids to be changed oil,Brake, water , Rad removed and flushed, new hoses and water pump to be fitted, Rear seat belts to be fitted (keep my daughter happy) Heater cable to be replaced last one seized and finally it needs one sealed beam. Im even goin to leave the old MW LW Radio thats fitted....(RTE radio 1 and thats it)..................... Plans I Had it in my head ( Twin Carbs ,Freeflow Manfold, Rc40 , some retro 10" wheels and a works lamp bar in front and front disc conversion) but that will have to wait, it would be a shame to change anything on this... ( mini shell wanted pre 1980) ..
This car is staying as is..
Thanks again for looking..
Re: In with the OLD and out with the New
Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 9:15 am
by Billy
Eamonn,
I hate to be the one to break the bad news but RTE radio 1 isn't on MW any more. You'll still get it hissily on LW252.
Billy
Re: In with the OLD and out with the New
Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 9:29 am
by EAMOSPUD
Re: In with the OLD and out with the New
Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 11:16 am
by The Marcos Graveyard
Just get an eight track .
Don't know if you can get them with an Ipod connection though.
Re: In with the OLD and out with the New
Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 11:41 am
by mustard
Re: In with the OLD and out with the New
Posted: Tue Sep 21, 2010 10:10 pm
by EAMOSPUD
Cheers Lads
I spotted this site as well
http://www.carandclassic.com/car/C72795?pt=pf
They convert old style to fm with mp3/ipod connection... ( Id better get writing that letter to Santa)
I could also hide second radio with remote control under rear seat ...
Not sure about the Eight Track do....
Radio 1 It is for now...
Re: In with the OLD and out with the New
Posted: Sat Oct 02, 2010 4:40 am
by briain
Was just about to say get someone to convert the radio there are a few guys in the uk who do this or try these guys
http://www.moss-europe.co.uk/Shop/ViewP ... ortOrder=2 it looks like an old radio but does everything a modern one does. Either way nice buy
Re: In with the OLD and out with the New
Posted: Fri Mar 18, 2011 1:57 pm
by Billy
Eamonn,
Here's how to knock a few more bhp out of your 850:
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1959-Morris-Mini- ... 3a6443e5dc
Billy