Hi All
Mini K is up for re-engine and re-spray.
Not going over board, but the whole effect will be ruined by the crappy bonnet badge.
I think the badges are extinct so any ideas for a bonnet badge would be appreciated.
The standard winged type Morris badges on early cars, are they avaiable and what do they cost?
Nigel

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Mini K, 1310, Jet Red/Crystal White Roof, Rover Interior

75 Clubman

somerford minis in the UK used to sell them, but i know they ran out.
Someone else might know if they have produced some more?

Mini K should have a small (about 2") round badge, not the winged type... and they are different to the similar ones that some UK cars had (aren't they Mick )

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did I tell you that I won a trophy?

The one I picked up a year ago (via Italian Ebay if you were thinking of asking). They are slightly different though are the same size and fit the same base, but are actually more attractive too having a set of three gold rings around the base. This one is brand new.

I wish I had a suitable car to put it on actually...

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SooperDooperMiniCooperExpertEngineering

All garage work involves equal measures of enthusiasm, ingenuity and a fair degree of irresponsibility.

I've been looking for one for a couple of weeks, mine fell off

I emailed Somerford in the UK, they don't have stock and the manufacturer no longer exists.

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Simon

The adventures of an owner builder in the Tallarook Ranges

some one on here was looking to make new ones about a year ago
there is a lot of intrest for new k badges
put my name on the list

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ook!
69 mini k
'Kids don't recognise a Saab from a Volvo but they always recognise a Mini,'

Yeah I had a good go at it. I made the pattern very easily, but had problems with keeping air out of the subsequent replicas I made. The clear plastics resin is very good but very thick (like treacle). The ones I made had very fine edges and looked like the original apart from all the air I couldn't get to rise to the top.

I strapped an orbital sander to the bench for vibrations and everything...it needs a vacuum box I reckon...

Anyways, Simon K has all the gear now!

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SooperDooperMiniCooperExpertEngineering

All garage work involves equal measures of enthusiasm, ingenuity and a fair degree of irresponsibility.

I wasn't going to own up..... it's on my list of things to do!!

I have located a vacuum chamber tho

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did I tell you that I won a trophy?

Yes, all orders to Simon K please..
(Hee hee hee *snigger*)

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SooperDooperMiniCooperExpertEngineering

All garage work involves equal measures of enthusiasm, ingenuity and a fair degree of irresponsibility.

I'll take two please

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Simon

The adventures of an owner builder in the Tallarook Ranges

i know my dad is looking to sell the outer metal ring which he has but the plastic in it was rubbish and we chucked it.

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Enjoy Chris

Got the ring, just need the plastic rubbish

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Simon

The adventures of an owner builder in the Tallarook Ranges

Thanks for the input all of you.
I really am not fussed about the Mini K badge, just want something on there instead of the crap plastic bit, I have a good mount ring just need the plastic.
But are other badges available, I regard the mini K as just another round nose so I don't care what I put on it, just want something on the bonnet that looks good.
Once painted the Mini K decals will be gone (and not being replaced) so there will be little to identify it.
Nigel

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and what's this 'just another round nose' business?? you aren't roundie bashing are you??

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did I tell you that I won a trophy?

Of course I'm not roundie bashing, just don't want people to think I must have a Mini K badge. I think I might just refer to it as a 1970 roundnose in the future, really is not much Mini K left.
If one comes up fine but otherwise I just want something to cover the hole in the bonnet.
Nigel

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Mini K, 1310, Jet Red/Crystal White Roof, Rover Interior

75 Clubman