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Author:  Cooper_Matrikon [ Sat May 08, 2010 4:33 am ]
Post subject:  A few questions about my new purchase!
Hi all,

After a long long search, I've been lucky enough to pick up miniMACHINE's '67 Deluxe. While I'm still sorting out pickup as the funds go through, can anyone offer any advice on who offers a good deal on comprehensive insurance?

As a footnote, I've followed this forum for YEARS and I'm absolutely beside myself that now I can really join in. Discounting the fact that I had a BINI for a while, I've been waiting for this for as long as I can remember. Big thanks to miniMACHINE for letting her go!


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Author:  Fat Boy Dave [ Sat May 08, 2010 6:45 am ]
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Wow, nice car. I've always used Shannons BUT I've never had to make a claim so can't really comment on the full extent of the service.
Author:  EST-071 [ Sat May 08, 2010 8:45 am ]
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Shannons are good, also there is a company that Doogie recomends and uses but I can not remember it at the moment.
That Mini was 'drmini in aust' wife's car.
Good to see it looking nice still.
Cheers Pete
Author:  Cooper_Matrikon [ Sat May 08, 2010 8:47 am ]
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My next step was to start looking into the history. Thanks for the update mate.
Author:  EST-071 [ Sat May 08, 2010 8:50 am ]
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Send drmini in aust (Kevin) a PM, it was called Barney when he had it.
Do a search on here you should find some things about it.
Cheers Pete

Edit; here are a couple of threads that I found. :wink:
http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic ... ght=barney
http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic ... ght=barney
http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic ... ght=barney
Pictures are no longer there but Kevin may still have them.
Author:  Cooper_Matrikon [ Sat May 08, 2010 8:52 am ]
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Just trying to have a look now. I'm in Canada so all I've seen are the photos from the ad. Sent my dad down from Newcastle and fired off the cash into cyberspace... so I'm itching for info!
Author:  gazza [ Sat May 08, 2010 9:18 am ]
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i was with shannons but switched to lsv (used to be vigil) .excellent service when i had to make a claim.
Author:  gafmo [ Sat May 08, 2010 9:24 am ]
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I'm also a Shannons Fan. Yep Thats Barney 8) I'v been under it a number of times :lol:
Author:  Cooper_Matrikon [ Sat May 08, 2010 9:26 am ]
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I hear it's all pretty schmick underneath. Anything more you can tell me about it - spec wise?
Author:  poeee [ Sat May 08, 2010 9:27 am ]
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Shannons hands down. One pretty big claim (about 5k vandalized car claim) and other things like replacing windscreens. Never an issue at all.
Author:  mattsmadmini [ Sat May 08, 2010 9:32 am ]
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Cooper_Matrikon wrote:
I hear it's all pretty schmick underneath. Anything more you can tell me about it - spec wise?


1293A+ & remote box 3.647 diff it has rimflo valves, unleaded seats, Tighe 104 cam, Corolla rockers, twin HS4s and a Perry freeflow exhaust manifold with 1-3/4" Lukey system.

thats just from those threads.... which a few years old. The good doc may have changed a few things?
Author:  doogie [ Sat May 08, 2010 9:53 am ]
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I use LSV insurance, they were nearly $1000 cheaper than Shannons for our 4 cars on a single policy, never had to claim with them. They are underwritten by Wesfarmers, they own little things like Coles & Bunnings, so i think money is not a problem.

www.lsvinsurance.com.au


Doogie
Author:  Mick [ Sat May 08, 2010 10:06 am ]
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Shannons (and maybe others, I'm not sure) offer a laid up insurance policy where if the car is not going to be driven, but you still would like it comprehensively ensured, then it is safe. With a call you can change it to normal driving, and back again when you need. Its ridiculously cheap.
Author:  drmini in aust [ Sat May 08, 2010 1:22 pm ]
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Cooper_Matrikon wrote:
I hear it's all pretty schmick underneath. Anything more you can tell me about it - spec wise?


PM replied to, with specs, & I'll email all the pics I have.
SPECS:
`Barney’-
1967 Cooper S replica.
Body- 1966-67 Mini Deluxe, resprayed in 2 pack inside & out. Colour- BRG with yellow tint added.
Front seats- early Clubby with headrests removed.
Speedo- 140KMH from `big wheel’ Moke (reads spot on with 3.647 diff & 10" wheels)
Suspension- dry, with Hi-Los & Koni shocks
Brakes- Cooper S front discs EBC Blackstuff pads
Engine- 1293A+ from 1981 Moke
Hepolite 21251 pistons, Wade 104 camshaft
Engine rebuilt by Warwick Agustin

1275 Moke cylinder head (stage 2) with Rimflo inlet valves & Rover unleaded valve seats. C/R 9.2:1
Toyota Corolla rockers (modified & bushed)- 1.5:1 ratio, on Mini HD rocker shaft
Twin HS4 SU carburettors, Ramflo filters + Unifilter foam
Perry 3-1 freeflow ex manifold with RC40 muffler
Nissan Pulsar D4R83 electronic distributor with modified advance curve
Reconditioned Mini-K gearbox with pot joints, 3.647 diff.

59.4HP ATW at ausmini MRC dyno day, 2008
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