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PostPosted: Fri Apr 15, 2011 5:47 pm 
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Hi there,
I am trying to restore my 68 deluxe so it looks as it would have in the late 60's.

If I was a boy racer from the 60's (Bogan or Sharpy, can't remember) wanting to by a mini but couldn't afford a Cooper S would have I;
1. Bought a deluxe and with the intention of adding a few nice bolt on's (weber, Smiths Tacho, steering wheel, mini lites, new exhaust, etc)
2. What factory/dealer options were available for the deluxe? I know the heater was but really not sure what else? (Cooper S heater, brake booster)?

Any help or old brochures would be greatly appreciated.

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Factory available Parts through BMC Australia's Special Tuning Dept for Morris Mini (specifically!) as at December 1968;-

Bonnet Securing Straps (with spares available),
2 Blade Fan,
Alternator Mounting Bracket (no mention of the Alternator though),
Centre Oil Pick-up Pipe,
Various Hydro Bags for Rallying or Racing,
Comp Bump Stops for Hydro,
Front Shock Kit for Hydro,
Comp Shocks - Front & Rear for cars with Dry Suspension,
3.9 Diff,
4.2 Diff,
4.3 Diff,
'Standard' Ratio Straight Cut Gears (these were actually a bit closer than stock),
Close Ratio Helical Cut Gears (as per MKI Cooper S),
Close Ratio Straight Cut Gears,
Limited Slip Diff (This one was specific for Rubber type Uni's, it wasn't a Sailsbury it could have been a ZF),
Oil Cooler,
Smiths Amp Meter, Oil Pressure, Dual (Water / Oil), Vacuum Instruments as well as Tachos,
VH44 Brake Booster,
Bullet Mirror (Described as a 'functional design' - go figure!),
Hot Up Kits (?),
Sump Guard (these were steel, my dad had one on his DeLuxe),
Driving and Fog Lamps,
Insect Screens (to fit in front of the grill),
Exhaust Pipe Clamps from 1 to 2 1/2" no less,
Steering Wheel Covers in 2 sizes and 6 colours - awesome!,
Bonnet Lock Kits (opens from the inside - PITA IMO),
Fuses - full range of sizes and amps,
Exhaust Dflectors & Extensions,
Fluid Level Indicators (for the Master Cylinders),
Gear Lever Extension,
Toggle Switch Extensions (adds a full 3 3/4"! sounds tempting),
Stretchy Cords - streches to 7 feet and has many uses,
Seat Belts for cars with and without anchorage points,

All sold with the BMC 12 / 12 Warranty too.....

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Thanks for posting the info M1100 & GT.

Looking thru Morris 1100's brochure I don't think I've ever seen a set of the "turbo" hubcabs. Anyone ever come across any?

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Wow, amazing info guys. Just what I was after!

Amazing just how many options were available. I can realy go to town and still keep it period to 68, yay!

Many thanks :D

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phillb wrote:
Thanks for posting the info M1100 & GT.

Looking thru Morris 1100's brochure I don't think I've ever seen a set of the "turbo" hubcabs. Anyone ever come across any?

Brenton had a set here a couple of months back. http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=67934


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phillb wrote:
Thanks for posting the info M1100 & GT.

Looking thru Morris 1100's brochure I don't think I've ever seen a set of the "turbo" hubcabs. Anyone ever come across any?

Brenton had a set here a couple of months back. http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=67934


Ah ha! Thanks, there's a good shot of them in the video link in that post.

I agree with 68Rusty, It's amazing the range of BMC add ons available. And then there are all the non approved accessories.

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Brought back happy memories reading the part numbers on that brochure.
I worked in the Parts Dept back then and sold quiet a lot of those Accessories. The radio's were a hot seller back then :)
I only wished I'd kept some brochures and other advertising material,back then you just threw them in the bin :cry:

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I like finding accessories....

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what about over riders, the wire mesh windscreen visor? even back then carpet would have been a luxury

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GT mowog wrote:
Factory available Parts through BMC Australia's Special Tuning Dept for Morris Mini (specifically!) as at December 1968;-

Limited Slip Diff (This one was specific for Rubber type Uni's, it wasn't a Sailsbury it could have been a ZF),


Was indeed a ZF specific for rubber type uni's, I had one about 20 years ago, swapped it for a set of negative camber bottom arms.

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justminis wrote:
Was indeed a ZF specific for rubber type uni's, I had one about 20 years ago, swapped it for a set of negative camber bottom arms.


Ha! I would sincerely say you got the better end of the deal!

This is a sketch of it in bits

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I have a copy of "Smith, Sons and Rees Ltd Annual Catalogue 1968".

Has pages and pages of aftermarket stuff for all cars including Minis. Will scan it when I figure how to on my printer/photocopier.

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marc2131 wrote:
I have a copy of "Smith, Sons and Rees Ltd Annual Catalogue 1968".

Has pages and pages of aftermarket stuff for all cars including Minis. Will scan it when I figure how to on my printer/photocopier.

Hey that would be awesome thanks.

Ditto on 4 bicycles, three screaming kids, except 68 Deluxe :wink:

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