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Author:  J_A_M [ Mon Oct 24, 2005 10:39 am ]
Post subject:  Newer Mini's rust hard!
Isn't it funny how the mid to late 70's Mini rust HARD, and the earlier ones seem to last a bit longer....

This is a 77 Clubby on ebay:

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Nasty stuff!!

Now most people say it's because BMC / Leyland stopped Rotor Dipping Mini shells in the 70's. The year 1976/77 had been floated around as to when this happened. I watched a video recently that stated that in 1973 Leyland production moved from Zetland to Enfield, and this would have been the time that rotor dipping ceased. Anyone agree / disagree?
Author:  Kyoda [ Mon Oct 24, 2005 11:03 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Newer Mini's rust hard!
J_A_M wrote:
Isn't it funny how the mid to late 70's Mini rust HARD, and the earlier ones seem to last a bit longer....


I don't know...............this S is the most rusty Mini I've seen.

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Author:  DJG-14U [ Mon Oct 24, 2005 11:14 am ]
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Hmm I dont know about that :)...

Granny is a 77 Leyland Mini with next to no rust.. Just check out her floor :)..

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Author:  deleted [ Mon Oct 24, 2005 11:42 am ]
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What is that metal bar thing on teh floor??
I have one of those lying around

looks like its suction capped there sorta
Author:  Spaceboy [ Mon Oct 24, 2005 11:43 am ]
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i think its because minis were so cheap that people didnt bother taking care of them, servicing or washing and waxing them etc
Author:  awdmoke [ Mon Oct 24, 2005 12:19 pm ]
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deleted wrote:
What is that metal bar thing on teh floor??
I have one of those lying around

looks like its suction capped there sorta

Seat retaining bar - stops the later model seats from tipping forward in the event of a crash.
Author:  marcsvenson [ Mon Oct 24, 2005 1:24 pm ]
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thats cooper s has rust growing on its rust
I HATE RUST imagine if there was no such thing as rust
Author:  MistyK [ Mon Oct 24, 2005 2:03 pm ]
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marcsvenson wrote:
thats cooper s has rust growing on its rust
I HATE RUST imagine if there was no such thing as rust


Well that would be a perfect world.. :)
Author:  Kyoda [ Mon Oct 24, 2005 2:21 pm ]
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marcsvenson wrote:
thats cooper s has rust growing on its rust
I HATE RUST imagine if there was no such thing as rust


Our hands were going thru the rear panels when we were trying to push it on the car trailer.
We did manage to slavage the interior, engine and brakes out of it. The rest was chopped up with the Oxy and put in the skip bin :( A sad end.
Author:  doogie [ Mon Oct 24, 2005 2:24 pm ]
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And how much was this rusty Cooper S, Jules?????????


Doogie
Author:  Kyoda [ Mon Oct 24, 2005 2:32 pm ]
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2 S's & a clubman wrote:
And how much was this rusty Cooper S, Jules?????????

Doogie


$0.000000000000000000000
Author:  minimonaro [ Mon Oct 24, 2005 4:20 pm ]
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Our hands were going thru the rear panels when we were trying to push it on the car trailer.
We did manage to slavage the interior, engine and brakes out of it. The rest was chopped up with the Oxy and put in the skip bin A sad end.


And bolted onto a Mini K and made another S :wink:
Author:  Kyoda [ Mon Oct 24, 2005 4:29 pm ]
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minimonaro wrote:
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Our hands were going thru the rear panels when we were trying to push it on the car trailer.
We did manage to slavage the interior, engine and brakes out of it. The rest was chopped up with the Oxy and put in the skip bin A sad end.


And bolted onto a Mini K and made another S :wink:


That did cross my mind :wink: But somewhere along the line this Mk II had a front guard replaced. No body number.
Author:  Angusdog [ Mon Oct 24, 2005 7:52 pm ]
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For sale in NZ:
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Unfortunatly this body has rust issues round the foof. It was originally painted British Racing Green but the previous owner decided they liked Pearl White better. The exterior was striped of paint to bare metal and then, by the looks of the rust, left to sit a while. There are other small spots of rust in other areas but these are minor. Really, it needs a new roof. This is a 12 yr. old body but the roof rust is more of a 35 yr old body.

This is a 1994 shell.

But from reading Mini World & Mini magazine, the later Minis (1990 onwards) rusted out within years. Even if garaged. Ah, they don't make 'em like they used too zzzzzzzz
Author:  drmini in aust [ Mon Oct 24, 2005 10:18 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Newer Mini's rust hard!
J_A_M wrote:
Now most people say it's because BMC / Leyland stopped Rotor Dipping Mini shells in the 70's. The year 1976/77 had been floated around as to when this happened. I watched a video recently that stated that in 1973 Leyland production moved from Zetland to Enfield, and this would have been the time that rotor dipping ceased. Anyone agree / disagree?

Yep I agree I've heard that from a few sources, but the year was 73-74 I believe.. The Enfield plant was very small beer compared to Zetland. Almost cottage industry... :lol:
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