Why do you want to hang out with that crowd anyway?

Most of the cars just follow trends, they just do whatever is 'cool' at the time and take it as if it was their own idea of coolness.

Big rims, big stereos, whitewalls, rainbow paint, led's, turbo. you and 20 mates all wearing shirts with the cars numberplate on the back.

It's like 4WDer's wanting to go on a cruise with minis.

Autosalon is so not the look for a classic car - that's why they have the cutoff date, they don't even want old cars in there. Why try and fit in where you're not welcome?

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Starlet Conversion:
http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=15484

Well, in the UK that is. In Aus they were (naturally) discontinued in 1978 but were fitted as standard with 848, 998 and 1098.

Well, yes, of course, but the original question was, were any vans builkt in or after 1986 anywhere. The short answer is no because they were discontinued in the UK in 1983.

They were of course discontinued in Australia much earlier - did they continue up to end of production in 1978? I'm looking into this. I have seen 1977 models, but not later.

Cheers,
Watto.

I figured that was the case, was just clarifying for those playing at home.

I'm sure one of the vans I wrecked was a 78. But now you make me wonder if it was a 77?? I'll see if I can find the build plate, it's around here somewhere!

Watto, the green van at the Birdwood Mill is the LAST van made in Australia. Now how's that for a clue?!

(i'm 99% sure i'm currect)

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Thanks Anto.

Any info greatly appreciated.

Don't forget, though, that the date on a compliance plate is the delivery date to the dealership and may not be the month the car was actually assembled.

Cheers,
Watto.

Well I remember the thinking at the time that it was a late model. But I don't remember whether it had dual circuit brakes or pullution control - although I would think being a commercial vehicle they wouldn't necessarily have adhered to the same ADR requirements?

Thanks Poeee, I'll check it out with Birdwood.

My van is a 1977 model, and does not have the dual system master cylinder (thank god!). It does have the charcoal cannister, but I don't know if it ever had the air-pump as the original motor is long gone.

Cheers,
Watto.

has anyone thought that this might actually be a career move?

thats the main reason im doing this, if i can do a top notch job on a mini van, or mini, then people might take an interest in my work, and bring business to me
theres alot of money in autosalon, look at how xquisite customs, north west customs, even blackneedle trimmming here in penrith are fairing!

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'73 clubby s "cryo" - sold
Operation Evil Sesame Street!

99% sure Mutant is a rover mini mayfair or city, i could be mistaken.

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

Yer I guess money is no substitute for good taste!

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exactly, they'll pay big money to think about winning, or getting close at autosalon.

btw mutant is a 1973 mk 3.

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'73 clubby s "cryo" - sold
Operation Evil Sesame Street!

Er, don't you mean money is no substitute for good taste. You can't buy good taste, but bad taste comes for free.

Watto.

Yes... shhh u!

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Mini van and pick up production finished in 1983 in the UK.

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