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| Author: | kirby [ Sun May 15, 2011 8:52 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Restoring an 850, Which way to go. |
So I'm considering restoring my 850. Since I have a new pre molested shell for my go fast mini. I have some of the rarer parts like sliding window doors and boot lid (possibly rover though?) 850 speedo etc. What I dont have is matching numbers and plenty of other bits like most of the interior. Is it worth restoring it knowing it will never be completely original. I dont have the funds to track down every tiny piece in NOS. On the other hand not being completely original excuses me to do some period mods: twin carbs, twin leading shoes. But when does that stop? Bigger engine, disk brakes? So what are some thoughts on this, is it worth it, or am I better of just looking out for a matching number car for that sort of thing. Finally, I have what I assume is an early boot lid, but its missing badge holes, and the three tapped holes where the swing down number plate thing goes. Am I right in assuming this is a later rover boot lid or what? |
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| Author: | simon k [ Sun May 15, 2011 9:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Restoring an 850, Which way to go. |
regarding the 850, if it's not matching numbers, do what you want with it kirby wrote: Finally, I have what I assume is an early boot lid, but its missing badge holes, and the three tapped holes where the swing down number plate thing goes. Am I right in assuming this is a later rover boot lid or what?
an 850 boot lid looks the same as a normal aussie boot lid, but the number plate recess is wider. like this: 
on a rover bootlid, the recess has no bottom edge, it blends in at the bottom |
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| Author: | MiniPete [ Mon May 16, 2011 6:54 am ] |
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Do something along the lines of a sports 850 replica - 850 engine and magic wand, but fit a few goodies like twin carbs and disc brakes 
I think 850s lose a lot of their charisma when you take away the early features - magic wand, starter button, sliding window doors etc... Or you could modify it and sell the sliding window doors to me 
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| Author: | Convertible Mini [ Mon May 16, 2011 7:20 am ] |
| Post subject: | 850 |
I have a VERY rusty 850 mini here and it still has original engine and all that. I have no plans for it but perhaps 1, strip bits off it and dump it. ! I will have a look if it still has a Plate too. |
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| Author: | kirby [ Mon May 16, 2011 2:33 pm ] |
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My boot doest have the fold down flap or anywhere to mount it? When did twin leading shoes come in? |
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| Author: | simon k [ Mon May 16, 2011 2:37 pm ] |
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kirby wrote: My boot doest have the fold down flap or anywhere to mount it? yeah, but does it have the recess all the way around? Quote: When did twin leading shoes come in?
when you put your foot on the brake! (boom tish) |
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| Author: | Morris 1100 [ Mon May 16, 2011 4:46 pm ] |
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I think the twin leading shoe brakes came in with the Mini Deluxe in 1965. |
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| Author: | MrFail [ Mon May 16, 2011 5:56 pm ] |
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My 50c... Do it how you want. Modify it to whatever will make you happy. Personally i wouldn't do too many Irreversible body mods. But having said that, there's not all that much that you couldn't reverse with a bit of work. So i say, GO NUTS!!! 
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| Author: | 1071 S [ Mon May 16, 2011 8:03 pm ] |
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Matching numbers??? Who knows which numbers match? (Oz records are NLA:) You won't win Pebble Beach - although I have a friend who was floored to receive best in Show at Gunston Hall ( a major East cost meet) with his S - so why worry about originality. Back in the day we modded to the exent of our pockets.... when your girlfriends HB Torana seemed like a sportscar... (without the handling of course:) So, unless its a true timewarp example, keep the signature items (magic wand, floor starter, silver speedo, ???) while adding a 998, disc brakes, a few extra instruments (period mounts were VERY simple) adn then go and enjoy. Cheers, Ian |
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| Author: | Morris 1100 [ Mon May 16, 2011 8:11 pm ] |
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1071 S wrote: Matching numbers??? Who knows which numbers match? (Oz records are NLA:)
I know.
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| Author: | MiniPete [ Mon May 16, 2011 8:20 pm ] |
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plus the small detail of the engine number being on the body tag. |
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| Author: | Morris 1100 [ Mon May 16, 2011 8:22 pm ] |
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It helps!
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| Author: | Monaco [ Mon May 16, 2011 9:30 pm ] |
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MiniPete wrote: plus the small detail of the engine number being on the body tag.
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| Author: | 1071 S [ Mon May 16, 2011 9:37 pm ] |
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But do we care??? NBL Cheers, Ian |
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| Author: | simon k [ Mon May 16, 2011 9:48 pm ] |
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1071 S wrote: But do we care???
NBL Cheers, Ian pm sent |
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