Tidy looking little jigger that
, hurry up and get it rego-ed, and do some cruising with some of your tasweigen mini owners , then you will appreciate it .
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| Author: | U3028 [ Thu Jul 02, 2015 6:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Picked her up today. |
I picked up my first Mini today in Hobart. She is a 1978 leyland and I must say I've spent all day looking at it and driving it around the block as I have not registered her yet. Looking forward to learning more about them and tinkering with her. Hope to pick up some tips from the experts on this site. |
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| Author: | 1310/71 [ Thu Jul 02, 2015 6:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Picked her up today. |
Welcome, good score. Just be careful with the blockies though. The fines for unregistered, uninsured etc can be pretty high. Lots of helpful people here that can give you advice. |
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| Author: | Mick [ Thu Jul 02, 2015 7:14 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Picked her up today. |
Nice looking car. What's she fitted with? The original engine and brakes or a few mods from the original? |
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| Author: | goodie [ Thu Jul 02, 2015 7:27 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Picked her up today. |
Tidy looking little jigger that , hurry up and get it rego-ed, and do some cruising with some of your tasweigen mini owners , then you will appreciate it .
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| Author: | Bill B [ Thu Jul 02, 2015 8:23 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Picked her up today. |
Hello, A very nice looking car. With a mini, you are always guaranteed a lot of learning - skills and theory. And knowledge is easily carried! |
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| Author: | gtogreen1969 [ Thu Jul 02, 2015 8:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Picked her up today. |
Welcome and good luck |
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| Author: | U3028 [ Fri Jul 03, 2015 6:44 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Picked her up today. |
It is standard. It has the drums all round but think I will change to discs on the front. Seems to run well but I am thinking I will get it completely serviced when I am getting the roadworthy done for rego. Looking forward to using it. What fuel would be best suited. It is the standard 998. Cheers |
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| Author: | drmini in aust [ Sat Jul 04, 2015 10:14 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Picked her up today. |
Should run OK on 91 or 95, I'd not use E10 in it. |
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| Author: | Irish Yobbo [ Sat Jul 04, 2015 11:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Picked her up today. |
Welcome to the world of minis! I also have a 1978 Leyland, and I'm based in Hobart. Is that the mini that was for sale in Moonah at the bodyworks shop? It looked very nice and clean! For servicing I would recommend Willson Automotive in Glenorchy. They are at 39 Pitcairn St. I do most of my servicing myself these days, but they know their stuff about minis and have a good supply or parts as well. I don't think they would do roadworthy's though. I've always just run mine on 91 fuel with valvesaver (the lead substitute). I drove mine with drum brakes for years. The drums work just fine, but you do need to keep the maintenance up on them. Disc brakes are self-adjusting, drum brakes requires a spanner and a bit of time every second month 
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| Author: | U3028 [ Sat Jul 04, 2015 2:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Picked her up today. |
Yes the car from Talons. I watched it being tidied up over the last few years and said I would buy it jokingly when it was finished. Well I did and look forward to learning more. I've heard about Wilsons. Got David Short doing a road worthy. Think the drums may need adjusting then. I want to have her all running smoothly for the mini fest unsure of the dates though. |
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| Author: | Flute [ Sat Jul 04, 2015 4:48 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Picked her up today. |
Great car and welcome! Yes, the fine for unregistered will be the least of your worries if you hit a person or an expensive car uninsured! Get onto it ASAP and then enjoy!! |
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