Hey,

If I could get a 100% original Clubman GT, would I frowned upon for adding 13" rims, racing seats, maybe a new colour exterior if it needs a paint and various other bits n pieces?

If its never been touched original spec etc, Id be inclined to keep it original.

Another option would be to do all the stuff you want to, but keep the original bits to swap when you like.

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[Maverick] 1971 Mini K

Keep it originail, If czerila knew someone got one and started modding it he would cry, i wouldnt go that far but if its that original definetly not

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Nothing worse than finding a rare model and seeing that it's been butchered. Much prefer to see them kept in the same spirit. Can put 13" wheels on any old stocker Mini.

I would say keep it original. it will be worth it down the track if you want to sell it.

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72 Clubbie - Current project - Vauxhall C20XE 2000cc 16v 150hp.
78 Clubbie - Future project.

Sorry Harley....gonna have to agree...... heritage has to be preserved IMHO

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I got nuthin......................

If it is original keep it original I reckon or only do mods that can easily un done and keep the old gear. Like mags or a pulsar dizzy etc. There should be a fair few reasonably decent clubman's around to modify. You could get your original GT then get another clubman to modify, and then after that you'll need a roundnose and then a moke maybe and then ......

and so the list goes on

and then you will wonder why you have so many cars at least I am at the moment
(I felt guilty drilling holes in my original condition clubman 998's subframe to bolt up a sump guard)

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Roads need more corners
A Deluxe(CG13DE), 2 Clubbies(998 and 1275) and 2 Morris 1100Ss

That's the only problem with getting an original special model mini. You feel compelled to keep it original.

I have done it three times now, once with a mini matic, again with a GT and now with the deluxe.

All were so original I just couldn't bring myself to change them unless of course I was going to completely restore them as original cars.

Not my thing.

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mutant mini 1380cc '73 UK imp-Chroma Lusion-leather interior-8 x 300W Diamond Audio Dual Voice Coil 8" subs, Phoenix Gold 4 chnl amp, Pioneer 7550 DVD, 2x Phoenix Gold A1.800d MonoBlock Amp, Focal Utopia splits, 14" chrome rims 195/40/14 tyres

I have this dilemma. I am building a van from a brand new shell which I found in a garage. The question is the same, keep it original or add some mods? I have decided to do nothing to it which will be not reversible, so it gets discs, motor mods and a custom dash. No extra holes drilled except for the radio antenna if I can avoid it.

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Chris

Everything I like is either
illegal, immoral or fattening.

if ur luky enough to get a GT than definetly keep it original

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Nigel Morton/ Team Brickworx
never late in a 998

chop the front off and put a roundy front on it, respray it...maybe a metallic colour....ditch the seats and go for Cobra race seats, 13's for sure.....




























Nooooooo way!! If you want all that, don't buy a GT....buy a stokko clubby and do it to that.

Because there was not to may made it would be a shame to mod it at all.
I would rebuild it as a stocker!
Cheers Pete

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A recent study found the average Aussie walks about 900 miles a year
Another study found Aussies drink, on average, 22 gallons of alcohol a year
That means, on average, Australians get about 41 miles per gallon

Kind of makes you proud to be an AUSSIE

Agree with the guys above and so do 17 other's You don't want us all coming after you now do ya

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Starlet Conversion:
http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=15484

yer
if u won't to customise a mini like that u can have mine and ill have the GT

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Nigel Morton/ Team Brickworx
never late in a 998

if its worth it to you then it doesnt matter what anyone else thinks.. what you are proposing isnt anything that cant be put back original if a future owner wants it original..
no harm done and you have to have your car the way you want it...
the question might be are you worried that the changes you propose are wrong, coz if its going to bother you, then you wont enjoy the end result yourself.
heavy stuff LOL

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No longer Ms Westwoods mini outside her original kings road shop