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| Apr 5, 2019 11:27AM | mascherk | |
| Apr 4, 2019 01:59PM | malsal | |
| Apr 4, 2019 10:45AM | charrison | Edited: Apr 4, 2019 10:48AM |
| Apr 3, 2019 09:12PM | 1963SV2 | |
| Apr 3, 2019 10:28AM | Dan Moffet | |
| Apr 3, 2019 10:22AM | Malc | |
| Apr 3, 2019 08:30AM | thewerewolf | |
| Apr 3, 2019 06:27AM | onetim | |
| Apr 2, 2019 06:49PM | Malc | Edited: Apr 3, 2019 07:04AM |
| Apr 2, 2019 06:02PM | Malc | |
| Apr 2, 2019 01:15AM | charrison | |
| Apr 1, 2019 05:52PM | Malc | |
| Apr 1, 2019 05:27PM | iain1967s | |
| Apr 1, 2019 04:16PM | malsal | |
| Apr 1, 2019 03:30PM | thewerewolf | |
| Apr 1, 2019 01:20PM | Spank | |
| Apr 1, 2019 01:12PM | Malc | Edited: Apr 1, 2019 07:50PM |
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Find someone with 5 or more different ignition keys from late '50s to early '60s British cars, more is better. One will likely fit the boot lock.
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Originally Posted by Malc
I didn't get any registration info, there is no stickers on the screen and the number plate is just rotted and undistinguishable
I think its a Texas vehicle.
I have been told there may be something as an ID in the boot but I don't have a key and its locked
Malc
I think its a Texas vehicle.
I have been told there may be something as an ID in the boot but I don't have a key and its locked
Malc
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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10:48AM
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Originally Posted by 1963SV2
Or just unbolt the boot hinges where they attach to the body?????
Cheers, Ian
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I'm not aware of any body or chassis numbers in the boot. Later cars have the number stamped in the gutter at the back of the bonnet shut - ie above the carb.
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Or just unbolt the boot hinges where they attach to the body?????
Cheers, Ian
Cheers, Ian
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With a little help from YouTube, you should be able to pick the bootlid lock, assuming it isn't seized. They aren't very sophisticated locks.
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I didn't get any registration info, there is no stickers on the screen and the number plate is just rotted and undistinguishable
I think its a Texas vehicle.
I have been told there may be something as an ID in the boot but I don't have a key and its locked
Malc
I think its a Texas vehicle.
I have been told there may be something as an ID in the boot but I don't have a key and its locked
Malc
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malc.. I assume you got NO title. reg or has any kind of state inspection sticker on the windscreen?? later bc
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There is great value to the shell to the right person, or at least parts of it, rotted floors are common. Try to get as many date codes as you can find, the boot latch is dated as well as all the glass, dash switches, voltage regulator, high beam switch, horn, and I suppose more. Other parts are only on 59 and 60 cars. Just a nice, not perfect, set of chrome window latches are worth at least $150.00 It might be worth more in parts, but would be sad to see it cut up. MK1 mini, as well as 59 registry are good site's to find out more.
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I’ve searched all over the car can’t find a chassis number
it’s a very early mk1 late 59 or early 60
the floor is rusted out is there any value in this shell I do not have the engine or tranny
it’s a very early mk1 late 59 or early 60
the floor is rusted out is there any value in this shell I do not have the engine or tranny
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I cleared off the paint no number on the brace from wing to cross member
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Austins sometimes also have the chassis number stamped into the inner wing stiffener like Iain says, so look carefully, rubbing the paint down with emery.
Like this -
Otherwise if the oval alloy tag above the radiator has gone you're going to have trouble.
The FE number dates to early 1960 - but BMHIT cannot trace on FE or body numbers - it has to be the chassis number.
Like this -
Otherwise if the oval alloy tag above the radiator has gone you're going to have trouble.
The FE number dates to early 1960 - but BMHIT cannot trace on FE or body numbers - it has to be the chassis number.
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The mini is an Austin
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Is it Austin or Morris? Morris should have the digits part of the chassis number stamped into the diagonal reinforcing brace / stiffener between the inner-wing and cross member on the right side where the loom passes through to the Lucas voltage control box. This can be very difficult to see and may require use of paint stripper - don’t sand as the stamping can be very shallow.
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Originally Posted by Malc
Trying to find the age of my MK1 Mini body the Tag on the slap panel above the grill shows 012865
the FE20625 and the wiper motor date is 1059
this is a USA imported car so I assume it to be after April 1960 but I would like to be able to get the body registered
Any help appreciated
Malc
the FE20625 and the wiper motor date is 1059
this is a USA imported car so I assume it to be after April 1960 but I would like to be able to get the body registered
Any help appreciated
Malc
It will be a lot easier to register with the Heritage certificate Spank suggested.
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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spank.. dont have a MK1 mini site the UK. ?/ can BMHT look up with only the FE number ?/ later bc
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send away for one of these with the numbers that you do have:
https://www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/archive/heritage-certificates
https://www.britishmotormuseum.co.uk/archive/heritage-certificates
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Trying to find the age of my MK1 Mini body the Tag on the slap panel above the grill shows 012865
the FE20625 and the wiper motor date is 1059
this is a USA imported car so I assume it to be after April 1960 but I would like to be able to get the body registered
edit (1)
Just an addition I contacted the guys at mini 1959regestry
There admin thinks my mini is a late 59 or very early 1960
how do I re trace the vin
the British heritage thing just looks like a certificate
Any help appreciated
Malc
the FE20625 and the wiper motor date is 1059
this is a USA imported car so I assume it to be after April 1960 but I would like to be able to get the body registered
edit (1)
Just an addition I contacted the guys at mini 1959regestry
There admin thinks my mini is a late 59 or very early 1960
how do I re trace the vin
the British heritage thing just looks like a certificate
Any help appreciated
Malc
