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 Posted: Apr 15, 2014 09:15AM
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CA


I just heard the resale value of VTECs hit the floor...LOL

If it is an early car....it could be one of the earliest US imports ( or did the US import in 59 also )

 

"Everybody should own a MINI at some point, or you are incomplete as a human being" - James May

"WET COOPER", Partsguy1 (Terry Snell of Penticton BC ) - Could you send the money for the unpaid parts and court fees.
Ordered so by a Judge

 

 

 

 Posted: Apr 15, 2014 09:08AM
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Sparetime, VTEC is no longer an advantage.  That's why these guys are saying this.  

Development of hotrodded A-series is now state of the art.  And at 60% of the weight and much better weight distribution you will go faster on the esses.

If you put that much money into your A-series you could have an 8-port ECU-controlled and injected 5-speed (Jack Knight) monster that both the A-series and VTEC guys would cry over. 

Go see one of the twin cam BMW K1100 setups, or visit the KAD or MED websites...The new A-series stuff is a lot cooler.  VTEC is yesterday's news.

 Posted: Apr 15, 2014 08:35AM
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this is the tag I am talking about.

thanks

Project Old Dog

 Posted: Apr 15, 2014 08:20AM
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have you looked into getting one htta is already complete? it will be cheaper and save you a big head ache. your early mini can be sold as is for funds for the vtech mini

 Posted: Apr 15, 2014 08:19AM
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Ok I'm back inside from getting it up on a work stand. I'll put up a photooft the tag in a couple of minutes. Thanks 

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 Posted: Apr 15, 2014 08:05AM
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A picture of the tag/number will go a long way to determining whether it is the FE number or build sequence number (part of the VIN).

Either way, it tends to indicate a very early series car.

(My initial thought on seeing the number was it is the build number.)

 Posted: Apr 15, 2014 08:03AM
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GB

It's not a part number, it's a body number, and they didn't start at one.

There are plenty of abandoned VTEC projects available.
It really would be automotive murder to chop up this early car when you could finish something that would otherwise end up in the scrapheap in the sky.

 Posted: Apr 15, 2014 07:58AM
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Ok I am asking an honest question is that a build or Part number? I am not here to question why folks build what they do or call them nuts for building what they choose. I build cars for the enjoyment of it. But I am also aware of the fact that if it is one of the first ones it may be worth saving. The engine and wiring are already butcherd so cost either way will be equal. So please if you know what this is tell me if not watch and some one will know and we all learn another little fact about these cars. 

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 Posted: Apr 15, 2014 07:07AM
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O K , go ahead do the vtec, here is the scenario of most who have done this-

Dump in $18,000.00

Tire of it, (six months)

Sell it. $11,000.00

Loss $ 7,000.00

And one more early classic mini survivor has been destroyed-

BIG AL

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 Posted: Apr 15, 2014 06:55AM
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Early enough to be a crime to VTEC it.

 Posted: Apr 15, 2014 06:48AM
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On top of the grill opening frame next to the hood latch there is a data plate. Mine has something scraped off the 10093. Is this a part # or a line build number?  I was told by the previous owner he thought it was an early one. Of its the 93rd on built for 1960 ill change plans and do a restoration. 

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