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| Author: | Farqhed [ Sun Jan 31, 2016 9:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | My Mini project. Need advice and encouragement (WA) |
So here goes; I've got a '76 Mini that I intend to restore/refurbish/modify in the nearish future. It needs some minor body work and some rust repair inside the boot before it gets a respray. I've also got a Morris 1100s 1275 engine mated to a cooper s gearbox to swap out in place of a sub 100,000 km 998 (I'll store that away). I know I'll need disc brakes on the front after that ahah. I reckon myself, brother and father could do the motor swap but I'd rather get the brakes done by a pro. Who would you recommend in WA to do this? The motor is cammed and bored with a 12g940 head, apparently(ex race car motor so we were told) Any input, advice and encouragement would be appreciated. PS I'm a youngish bloke on a fairly low income (though I've been saving my but off) and I'm not impatient... yet. |
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| Author: | Farqhed [ Mon Feb 01, 2016 10:35 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Mini project. Need advice and encouragement (WA) |
Advice needed also on what radiator I'll be needing and what fan. Also the old flares are pretty buggered so I've removed them. I'm looking at the ones I need on Minisport but I'm unsure about what side trim to buy. Also should I upgrade the starter motor and alternator? |
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| Author: | GTO1969 [ Mon Feb 01, 2016 11:11 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Mini project. Need advice and encouragement (WA) |
The Chinese 50mm alloy radiators are quite good. A new yellow plastic fan is all you will need. |
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| Author: | Alexw [ Mon Feb 01, 2016 8:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Mini project. Need advice and encouragement (WA) |
Where in Perth are you? There is lots of help/opinions on the perth mini drivers Facebook page. If you're near me (eastern hills), then happy to catch up and swap knowledge. |
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| Author: | boomini [ Mon Feb 01, 2016 8:46 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Mini project. Need advice and encouragement (WA) |
Hey mate sounds like a beast your building. I can help out with your mechanical and body repairs. Get onto perthminidrivers on facebook and message me there.. Rodney spencer |
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| Author: | Farqhed [ Tue Feb 02, 2016 10:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: My Mini project. Need advice and encouragement (WA) |
I'm actually down in Manjimup if you know where that is. No offense to our mechanics down here but they just can't work on old cars in my opinion. Any rough ideas on what a full respray would set me back? Not after a showcar finish because it's to be driven but I still want a good job. |
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