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Hi guys, been in the group for a little while but not overly active in the past due to other stuff going on. Aquired my '68 Mk1 cooper S a few years ago and drove it for a while to iron out some of the mostly age related mechanical issues. Was originally saphire blue but has been repainted by a previous owner a bright red colour inside and out. Car is in reasonably good condition and doesnt warrant the full strip down that most of you do. The current paint job is quite poor due to a crappy preparation and there are a few rust bubbles to cut out in the usual places. A fire in the boot has made the rear quarter a bare metal respray. So the plan is to prepare the outside for a repaint, staying with the current red n white roof and get it back on the road asap. Starting point is about 3-4 weeks time when current project is completed. I plan on starting a members car page for the resto. :mrgreen:

Author:	9YaTaH [ Tue Jun 30, 2020 3:54 pm ]
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Gazrat wrote: Hi all just bought a 1971 mini so thought I would join the group Welcome Gazrat...start a thread just for your car and any questions you might have...quote your location so that any help can be targeted

Author:	John Deere [ Thu Jul 02, 2020 4:45 pm ]
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Hi All, I am on the brink of re-entering the mini owner world after a long hiatus. I had a 67 Deluxe when I was a wee lad and looking around for a nice one now. I have found one with a good body, but mechanically below average. Now to decide if I can fix it or not! Cheers JD

Author:	timmy201 [ Thu Jul 02, 2020 5:21 pm ]
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Mechanical parts are the easy bit! Hope you find a good base for your project!

Author:	Morbo28 [ Thu Jul 02, 2020 6:00 pm ]
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Welcome guys! Glad to have the community grow Sent from my Pixel 3 XL using Tapatalk

Author:	John Deere [ Thu Jul 02, 2020 6:02 pm ]
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Thanks. The hydro almost on the bump stops has me the most worried. Everything else I can handle.

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Author:	fuzzy-hair-man [ Thu Jul 02, 2020 6:13 pm ]
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John Deere wrote: Thanks. The hydro almost on the bump stops has me the most worried. Everything else I can handle. I've a deluxe that's been conveyed to rubber cones it's commonly done so I wouldn't let the hydro worry you, as Tim said the body is much harder and more expensive to deal with IMO. You never know it might just need a pump up and that's it...

Author:	9YaTaH [ Fri Jul 03, 2020 8:30 am ]
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John Deere wrote: Thanks. The hydro almost on the bump stops has me the most worried. Everything else I can handle. Put your Location in your profile...then someone way be able to help you with a hydro pump...

Author:	hpa1 [ Sat Jul 04, 2020 8:13 pm ]
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Hi guys, been in the group for a little while but not overly active in the past due to other stuff going on. Aquired my '68 Mk1 cooper S a few years ago and drove it for a while to iron out some of the mostly age related mechanical issues. Was originally saphire blue but has been repainted by a previous owner a bright red colour inside and out. Car is in reasonably good condition and doesnt warrant the full strip down that most of you do. The current paint job is quite poor due to a crappy preparation and there are a few rust bubbles to cut out in the usual places. A fire in the boot has made the rear quarter a bare metal respray. So the plan is to prepare the outside for a repaint, staying with the current red n white roof and get it back on the road asap. Starting point is about 3-4 weeks time when current project is completed. I plan on starting a members car page for the resto.

Author:	clip [ Sat Jul 04, 2020 9:06 pm ]
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hpa1 wrote: Hi guys, been in the group for a little while but not overly active in the past due to other stuff going on. Aquired my '68 Mk1 cooper S a few years ago and drove it for a while to iron out some of the mostly age related mechanical issues. Was originally saphire blue but has been repainted by a previous owner a bright red colour inside and out. Car is in reasonably good condition and doesnt warrant the full strip down that most of you do. The current paint job is quite poor due to a crappy preparation and there are a few rust bubbles to cut out in the usual places. A fire in the boot has made the rear quarter a bare metal respray. So the plan is to prepare the outside for a repaint, staying with the current red n white roof and get it back on the road asap. Starting point is about 3-4 weeks time when current project is completed. I plan on starting a members car page for the resto. Look forward to seeing it What’s the “current project”?

Author:	hpa1 [ Sun Jul 05, 2020 8:42 pm ]
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Clip, the current project is jacking up and supporting a load bearing upper floor section of my house to remove and replace a cracked timber beam with a custom made steel universal beam. Be awefully glad when its completed

Author:	John Deere [ Mon Jul 06, 2020 4:33 pm ]
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9YaTaH wrote: John Deere wrote: Thanks. The hydro almost on the bump stops has me the most worried. Everything else I can handle. Put your Location in your profile...then someone way be able to help you with a hydro pump... Thanks, I have updated my profile. I ended up passing on that one. I checked it a little more closely and decided there was just too much to make it drivable for the price they were willing to accept. Still on the hunt....

Author:	John Deere [ Thu Jul 09, 2020 10:25 pm ]
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Finally found one that ticked all my boxes! Mark 1 Cooper S. Pretty chuffed to pick it up tomorrow.

Author:	DNX [ Sun Jul 12, 2020 6:21 pm ]
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Hi All! Im Dono from Chile, but living in Melbourne. Back home used to have a few Austin Minis, will post some pictures soon. I really want to get the opportunity to restore one mini here, and get more involve in the mini world Thanks !

Author:	shnitzee [ Mon Jul 13, 2020 12:07 pm ]
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Hi Dono. Fellow Chilean here What part of Chile are you from? I'm from Santiago; been here 40 or so years. I drive a 77 Clubman. Good luck with you Mini hunting. Eiles

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Author:	DNX [ Mon Jul 13, 2020 2:32 pm ]
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Hi Eiles! I born in Los Angeles, but grew up in Santiago too... I been here only 4 years so far, but hopefully can stay for many more!. at the moment im chasing a Clubman!...