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DIY Classic Mini Body Articles
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Factory trim molding installation - GFZ107 & GZF105
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The dreaded job of installing the plastic trim! Here are the steps we used during our latest install on a 1969 S to achieve great results:
Tools: Two people, Heat gun, drill & bit ( 1/8th size), rivet gun & aluminum rivets (1/8th short-reach size), trim cutters or utility knife, touch-up paint & small paint brush, 2” wide masking tape, straight pick, smooth handled screwdriver, carpet or cardboard for the floor. Beverage of choice standing by for your toast to a job well done, or to drown your sorrows! Note: don’t bother using a hairdryer: it does not get hot enough.
A note on temperature: Ambient temperature will affect the workability of the tri...
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GS130273 Bonnet Release fitting instructions
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FITTING INSTRUCTIONSThe cable bracket is made to fit universally and will replace the original bracket as tacked in on the latest Minis. The funny looking tag, which points to the heater, is used on later cars to hold a relay and the single bolthole faces the front. This bracket should be fitted about 3" back from the lower padded rail of the parcel shelf and 5-6" from the R/H door seal. Ensure th...
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How to: Mk1 Aluminum Door Skins
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Mk1 Aluminum Door Skin Right Side
Mk1 Aluminum Door Skin Left Side
Mini doors are known to rust, mostly at the bottom. No surprise. This is so common that in the U.K. there are shops that specialize in repairing Mini doors. Only Mini doors! If you prefer new, Heritage doors for a Mk. 1 can exceed $1000 each, plus shipping of course. Luckily, there are option...
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Installing Inner Wheel Arch Liner Kit
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Supplies needed:
Wheel Arch Liner Kit
Razor Knife
Drill and drill bits
Pozi-drive screwdriver PZ3
Touch-up paint
Stiff brush, wire brush
Floor Jack or bottle jack
Axle Stands
Lug Nut wrench and security nut adapter
Waxoyl (optional)
Rust treatment (optional)
Pop Rivet Gun (optional)
Replacement Arch studs (optional)
Wheel arch liner kit CAML01 is designed to fit all...
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One way to determine the year of your Mini
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There has been much written about all the Minis in the USA with confusing heritage. Knowing what year your car is may not be that important until it comes to trying to be sure you get the parts you are looking for. The Mini was first produced in 1959 and continues thru the year 2000. While all the years may look very similar to the newcomer, there are indeed a number of model changes that make ...
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Overider and rail kit for Mini bumpers, MSSK025
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? STAINLESS STEEL This budget kit is for use when purchasers are capable of drilling their existing stainless steel bumper. The overiders and corner bars are the exact original shape of early MK1 Minis and Coopers and should not be confused with inferior designs. If you are not capable of drilling the holes in the bumper correctly please DO NOT PROCEED, we cannot be held liable. Stainless steel bu...
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Quick release bonnet hinge kit, MK3, C-CZH530/1
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? Mark position of existing hinges on bonnet then remove bonnet by undoing the retaining nuts.
Remove the hinges from the bulkhead fittings.
Install the keepers on the bulkhead fittings with the AN4-7A bolts, washers and self locking nuts as indicated in the accompanying figure. Note that the keeper is on the outside of the fitting and that the bow of the keeper is also outboard. Tighten n...
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Quick release bonnet hinges MK I&II, C-14A7246/7
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Read all instructions thoroughly and check kit contents for completeness before proceeding. Carefully mark the position of existing hinges on bonnet, then remove the bonnet by removing the retaining nuts. Remove the hinges from the bulkhead fittings. Install the keepers on the bulkhead fittings with the AN4-7A bolts, washers and self locking nuts as indicated in the accompanying figure. Note ...
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