Looks like a fun project! I love those chrome wheel trims, do you have a complete set?

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It looks fantastic, but don't spoil the genuine patina.
Its good to see that someone finally followed the advice to not jack it up under the floor sills .... and used the roof sills instead.
Have Fun. Dave D

Just received my new crank thread tap and cleaned out a couple of cranks . Works a treat !


Simon
67 deluxe
70 1300 auto

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Simonw
Brisbane QLD
1st car - 1964 Mini Panelvan 850
Previous - 1978 Leyland LS 1275 Gold
- 1969 Mini K

Yes Timmy a complete set as well as hubcaps in perfect condition.
Dave you should see the other shell. Someone in the past has decided to use the traditional method of strapping them to a trailer with a rope over the roof.

Am tempted to do all the repairs and leave the outside as is. Will see what direction I take when I start pulling it apart.


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1963 Morris Mini 850 - Blue
1963 Morris Mini 850 - bare shell
1975 MGB Roadster - undergoing 3.9ltr V8 conversion
1998 Ducati M900 Monster

Drove it to work

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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nDMkVq1jRGU

Flushed fuel tank and changed the plugs, running much better now - it was really struggling and low on power, my mind went to the worst case scenario of a burnt valve or glazed rings but in the end it was a simple fix!



The shell looks great for an unrestored car, it's amazing how well 850's stand up to rust (thanks rotodip!). Good luck with the project, looks like a good solid starting point.

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Dave - 64 Nurburg White Morris 850 & 67 Morris Mini Deluxe (Bro's Car)
Previous Rides - 62 Morris 850 (Sold '03 - Now 'Lulu-62') & 76 Clubman S (Sold '99 - SFW-863)
+ Too many other classics

I drove mine to fill it with 98, more litres than dollars

Then checked the rev limit is still set at 8500

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120bhp with 450kg just fun waiting to happen

We were prob. drunk when we set it up last and thought this will be a good idea

Pulled the passenger door apart on my 69 K to try and resolve a droopy handle. Good result with the handle but the door not quite all back together yet due to thunder and hail storm.

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1969 Mini k
2006 Cooper S

Today, I drove my Mini Cooper S to buy something at the supermarket, and at the end of the day, I took it to the car wash to clean it. On free weekends I can take time to wash my car.

Got some bits turn up today

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I dont like oil leaks

Replaced brake light switch, nearly gave up, so tight, felt like it had been there since 72'
Thanks Matt

Turned the car over today for the first time in a very long time.
Carby needle valve stuck open so just ended up with fuel all over the floor.
Tomorrow’s job.

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There may be more than one way to skin a cat, but you get only one try per cat!

Fixed an oil leak on the oil pressure gauge line hose (std Matic and Cooper).
I replaced the 50 year old original Dunlop hose 5 years ago with the current Minispares 1/8" hose. New clamps supplied didn't clamp until fully closed up. So recently it leaked.
This time I fitted 3mm fuel injection hose. Very tight fit.
Cable ties cinched up on the ends.
No leaks now.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

Final buff after the respray and a few months for it to settle. Came up a treat.

Dry assembled the 1275 1100s block and did some measuring and add ups of bits needed to get it complete before sending off to the machine shop. Figured it has sat for long enough in pieces and had no spares left over. Will be 40 over and crankshaft will need a machine on the mains and big ends also. Open up the wallet and watch it get drained quickly

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Rob Forsyth
Miniot!!