Now housesitting at the same location as the mini, I came home from work after stopping by TheMiniMan and pulled out the rear windscreen and took of the wheels so I can get new tyres and get the rims powdercoated!

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1978 Leyland Clubman

Didn't actually need it - it needed a jump straight onto the starter motor. But I took 2 1/2 year old Charlie for a drive around the block, the first time the Estate has gone in 12 months. So delighted!

Plus more woodwork.

Good news. Thats a great photo

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Dog Food! Most kids like it more than Broccoli.

I took my mate for a spin in the gold coast convention centre carpark. He was gushing about how direct the steering was, how it drifts a bit around the corners etc. I don't think I have converted him yet, as he drives a Audi RS4 but I will keep trying.


Did a huge leery power slide in the rain coming home too! Man, this motor has some grunt in 3rd gear. Big thumbs up to Matt Read for the tune up

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"Beware the lollipop of mediocrity: lick it once and you'll suck forever" Brian Wilson

Had another play with the engine but way too much condensation on the inlet tube.

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1969 Cooper "S"
1967 Mini Deluxe
1973 Clubman Van (the fleet spare)
1978 ex 1275 LS ("Wizard" Eaton Supercharged)
2015 HSV GenF GTS(occasional drive & tow car)
2019 MINI F55 Cooper S

geeeee.....

I decided to replace the rear window rubber and front window rubber!!! MY HANDS HURT SOOO BAD!!

Found some rust in the process so attacked that and fitted the new seals with a lot of effort...

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New from the UK and wanting a NICE little British car!

(yesterday)

spent the day motorkhana'ing with #1 daughter, then gathered a few insects on the way home

Adjusted the clutch and brakes.
ordered some nice new cooper S discs and a camber kit from minispares.
Lets hope it all gets here without a problem.

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2000 Holden Rodeo TD - The Daily
1998 JDM Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V -The Weekender
1977 Leyland Mini 998cc, 1293cc in the works - The project
1977 Leyland Mini Van - Sold
1966 Morris Mini Deluxe - Sold
2004 MINI Cooper S Chilli - Sold

Helped Scott change the timing chain and other bits on Annie Moke

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Went to pick n payless to search for some struts. Upon finding a few different types, the best combination was put together and I made up my bonnet strut conversion.

Also went and popped in at GR to see how my motor is coming along. Cant wait for that stroker goodness!

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Tipped the molasses out of the 1100S block + head (it's been in 2 weeks), hosed it all out and refilled with 1:3 molasses:water mix.
It's coming along well, 90% of the rust is gone but another week won't hurt.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

Installed some new extractors and attempted to change my steering rack in the rain.. I lost the battle for the steering rack :/

I could not drop the rear of the sub frame to take the rack out.

I might of broken the joints that connect to the steering rack and the wheel
does anyone know how to re grease these?

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http://www.flickr.com/by_dan
Current: 1970 Mini K 2014 Focus ST
Past: 93 Rover, 64 850, 97 Rover, 66 Deluxe, 66 Moke
81 Austin Estate, 2006 R53MCS, 66 Deluxe, 1978 Clubbie
2014 Land Rover Defender 90

If you mean the tierod ends, just buy 2 new ones from karcraft, they are cheap.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.

ahh thats what they are called..
Thanks!
I might give the rack another go next month..
Are there any tricks on getting the back of the subframe to droop?

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http://www.flickr.com/by_dan
Current: 1970 Mini K 2014 Focus ST
Past: 93 Rover, 64 850, 97 Rover, 66 Deluxe, 66 Moke
81 Austin Estate, 2006 R53MCS, 66 Deluxe, 1978 Clubbie
2014 Land Rover Defender 90

Need to undo the top tower bolts, subby to floor mounts, and loosen the front teardrop mounts.
Oh and remove the shock absorbers... and the exhaust pipe..

Read the Haynes manual, you do have one I hope!
It's a Rover auto, so I've probably forgotten stuff.. I've only worked on Oz Minis.

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DrMini- 1970 wasaMatic 1360, Mk1S crank, 86.6HP (ATW) =~125 @ crank, 45 Dellorto (38 chokes), RE282 sprint cam, 1.5 rockers, 11.0:1 C/R.