i have a collection of grilles as some would have seen.. I was told the original grilleshad a different shaped bottom slat that has a curved end. this grille also had a design error that the backing plate didnt reach the top slat so an extension was joined on to rectify the problem.. as in these pics


was also told it can make a difference to the fitting of the grille in relation to the moustache.
anyways the only point i can see to this post is that its a bit informative, and that manufacturers chop and change bits all the time making those little differences that some people obsess about for a lifetime. no matter how high you put the mini on a pedistall its just a car from a factory that was built to make money. so if your car isnt the same as your neighbours of the same make it doesnt necessarily make one non original.
if you work in a factory, do you inform your clients every time you make minor changes in production techniques? Anyone know of any other examples of this sort of thing.

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No im not talking to myself LOL i also have a MK3/4 UK grille no use to me its not in perfect condition but pretty good. so if anyone bingles one, i have one.

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No longer Ms Westwoods mini outside her original kings road shop

mmmm....yes....**nods head**.....i see......hmmmmm

Hmmm the mini I just bought (the one I told you guys about) has no grill, although they thought it might be somewhere about.
If it can't be found I will let you know Danidad. Thanks

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thanks for that informative answer JAM. your a literary Giaint LOL

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No longer Ms Westwoods mini outside her original kings road shop

you see, by the time the clubby was in production, they had making grilles all sorted!

bugga these intelligent bastards jam will do me for a mate
makka

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My greatest fear in life is that when I die my wife will sell my Mini and tools for the price I told her I paid for them!

hmmmmm if ya dont get it there is no eplnation
makka

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A little more informative....
Here's another one...Austin I believe..this will be going onto Marcia..Somthing a little different


Yer I love my Gunners

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depends on the client. if it affects their ability to operate or maintain the item in question, then we have to inform them of the changes

michael

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It was a pleasure ausmini. I'll miss all you misfits and reprobates

thats a nice one Jim......that will give it that individual look 4 sure!

loving the gunners shirts, nice choice!!!

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