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What have you done to your classic Mini lately?

Created by: SuzukiTodd

Orig. Posting Date	User Name	Edit Date
Feb 26, 2016 03:05AM	mousy
Feb 25, 2016 07:46PM	malsal
Feb 25, 2016 11:02AM	triggerboy
Feb 25, 2016 06:13AM	Minerva
Feb 24, 2016 08:25PM	Little Squirt	Edited: Feb 24, 2016 08:26PM
Feb 24, 2016 07:14PM	Spitz
Feb 24, 2016 06:13PM	Minerva	Edited: Feb 24, 2016 06:14PM
Feb 24, 2016 06:05PM	Flyinace2000
Feb 24, 2016 05:40PM	Spitz
Feb 24, 2016 05:25PM	MiniMike
Feb 24, 2016 11:29AM	croc7
Feb 24, 2016 09:26AM	triggerboy
Feb 24, 2016 06:05AM	RedRiley
Feb 23, 2016 07:38AM	mur
Feb 22, 2016 09:22PM	malsal
Feb 22, 2016 06:16PM	SuzukiTodd
Feb 20, 2016 10:03AM	Willie_B	Edited: Feb 20, 2016 02:35PM
Feb 20, 2016 08:29AM	Dan Moffet
Feb 19, 2016 10:35PM	Spitz
Feb 19, 2016 12:40PM	bluebox

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Posted: Feb 26, 2016 03:05AM

mousy

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Yesterday I managed to shim and install ball joints for my 94 ......

Subrfame almost done ..

Mousy

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Posted: Feb 25, 2016 07:46PM

malsal

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1200 lbs all in, as light as a MK I Mini and lighter than your MK III mini.

If in doubt, flat out. Colin Mc Rae MBE 1968-2007.

Give a car more power and it goes faster on the straights,
make a car lighter and it's faster everywhere. Colin Chapman.

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Posted: Feb 25, 2016 11:02AM

triggerboy

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Little Squirt

This morning I spent test fitting some panels on da Moke. Also, fabricated some metal for the Bermuda Triangle repair. Then, took the Mrs to lunch in the '61 Mini-Minor.

oh gawd! how heavy is this thing????? looks solid!...great project!

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Posted: Feb 25, 2016 06:13AM

Minerva

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That way I remember to do it. You know what they say about getting older......

If it's not Scottish....it's crap! (Cry of the Mini Tartan Owners' Clan)

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Posted: Feb 24, 2016 08:25PM

Edited: Feb 24, 2016 08:26PM

Little Squirt

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This morning I spent test fitting some panels on da Moke. Also, fabricated some metal for the Bermuda Triangle repair. Then, took the Mrs to lunch in the '61 Mini-Minor.

1971 Cooper S MKIII

1976 Mini 1000

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Posted: Feb 24, 2016 07:14PM

Spitz

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You fiddle with it every Wednesday......?

( wink

)

"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

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Posted: Feb 24, 2016 06:13PM

Edited: Feb 24, 2016 06:14PM

Minerva

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Took mine to coffee with "Old Farts" this morning....(members of our Brit Car Club). Few MGs, Land Rovers, Triumphs, a Delorean and our Mini. Sat & bitched about Lucas, oil leaks and how we really have the most fun when something needs to be fiddled with.

Do it every Wednesday.

If it's not Scottish....it's crap! (Cry of the Mini Tartan Owners' Clan)

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Posted: Feb 24, 2016 06:05PM

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Mine's been at the body shop since December. Should be done in about 4 weeks.

'73 Innocenti Mini (non-export)

Morristown, NJ

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Posted: Feb 24, 2016 05:40PM

Spitz

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Oh you guys in BC are lucky….probably the best climate in CA

We've been getting up to zero, but will drop to -30 before spring decides to come.

If it counts….I've been working on my "wall art"…front end of a classic….still waiting to find a grille.
Was able to drill holes in the back of sealed beams and have figured out a good way to hold chandeler bulbs for headlights

"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

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Posted: Feb 24, 2016 05:25PM

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Fired up both the Minis , gave them a good wash and let them run up to temp... was nice and sunny on the weekend.. around 10 degree C.. almost time to put one on the road again..

Mini Mike. ..... Driving the Mini 30 VTEC, Mini Van ZC now finished! ... mikesmith.vic (at) gmail

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Posted: Feb 24, 2016 11:29AM

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Installed a viscous crankshaft damper, cut off the upper and lower plates on the HIF44 bi-metal temp compensator, adjusted valves, installed H & H electronic ignition, adjusted mixture and timing-all ready for dyno day.

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Posted: Feb 24, 2016 09:26AM

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Well, i replaced the wheel cylinder seals, fiddle with the carb, soon, as per sir jeg & sir dan's advice i will put the old circular spaceship looking air filter, but i have to look for a bolt because i used the old bolt on my new shiny chrome intake pipe and modified it, I may need to secure one...then soon too i will replace the throttle shaft per tinsmith's advice, and also not very soon i will replace the cones in the front. Now the suspension arms sits on the rubber bump stop, not good. But as is, my miini starts and runs great, it just get a liiiitle rough when the air gets into the worn throttle shaft. It leans the mixture shet. , im not in a hurry tho, this is a running project, i drive it and enjoy it as i restore it. (Hmm, nice sayings, it rhymes)

this is not a money know how project, it's definitely done on a budget.

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Posted: Feb 24, 2016 06:05AM

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Put the new Minivation bonnet hinges on. Still working the bugs out since I have some interference with my AC hoses. Pretty cool though.

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Posted: Feb 23, 2016 07:38AM

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I didn't drive the mini at all yesterday, as I spent the day helping a friend move. This morning, instead of moving other cars and trucks around it just seemed to make more sense to turn the mini around in the garage to come out on the other side of the driveway. I am always surprised at how easy this is.

Is Army Cook still busy pulling his engine out? Is he headed up to LA to buy that MG 1100?

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Posted: Feb 22, 2016 09:22PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Dan Moffet

Quote:

Originally Posted by Willie_B

Just pulled the head off to see about getting hardened seats.

Willie_B:
What kind of lift is that under your Mini in the photo? Available? Pricey?
How do you like it? Is it stable with the Mini up that high? Do you have it bolted to the floor?

Dan i have a Bend Pack portable scissor lift. Like Brad i bought it off Craigslist for $800 used only three times by the PO (new they are around $2k). It is a 6000lb lift and will lift the car 48 inches. I don't bother using the support arms on a Mini instead i have two pieces of PT lumber that supports the car all the way along the sills/floor it is the perfect length for a Mini and is totally stable. I also got two probably around 2.5 feet high jack stands which are useful when you need to supports another part. I use it all the time even when just working under the bonnet it is nice to have the car at the height you need it. The best tool i ever bought and no trips to the chiropractor lately wink

If in doubt, flat out. Colin Mc Rae MBE 1968-2007.

Give a car more power and it goes faster on the straights,
make a car lighter and it's faster everywhere. Colin Chapman.

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Posted: Feb 22, 2016 06:16PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Willie_B

http

/restorationmini.com/forum/index.php?PHPSESSID=k7i8othi9skm3k8psldh6mhng7&topic=843.0 Here is a link to an article I wrote about my lift and others. The one I have is Snap-on brand I got off Craigslist for $800. Works great, the car is stable.

Whoa. Loving that lift.

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Posted: Feb 20, 2016 10:03AM

Edited: Feb 20, 2016 02:35PM

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//restorationmini.com/forum/index.php?PHPSESSID=k7i8othi9skm3k8psldh6mhng7&topic=843.0

Here is a link to an article I wrote about my lift and others. The one I have is Snap-on brand I got off Craigslist for $800. Works great, the car is stable.

"How can anything bigger be mini?"

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Posted: Feb 20, 2016 08:29AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Willie_B

Just pulled the head off to see about getting hardened seats.

Willie_B:
What kind of lift is that under your Mini in the photo? Available? Pricey?
How do you like it? Is it stable with the Mini up that high? Do you have it bolted to the floor?

"Hang on a minute lads....I've got a great idea."

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Posted: Feb 19, 2016 10:35PM

Spitz

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Nothing!

They're all wrapped up until it's warm out and no salt on the roads....another two long months..>!

"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