Thinking about selling my mini if I can't get it road worthy
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Aug 21, 2014 01:43PM | 6464 | |
Aug 21, 2014 10:38AM | joakwin | |
Aug 21, 2014 10:07AM | armycook | |
Aug 21, 2014 09:28AM | malsal | |
Aug 21, 2014 09:27AM | charrison | Edited: Aug 21, 2014 09:31AM |
Aug 21, 2014 08:53AM | Cheleker | Edited: Aug 21, 2014 07:05PM |
Aug 21, 2014 08:33AM | tmsmith | |
Aug 21, 2014 06:56AM | Cup Cake | |
Aug 21, 2014 06:55AM | malsal | |
Aug 21, 2014 06:44AM | armycook | |
Aug 21, 2014 06:29AM | Spank | |
Aug 21, 2014 06:26AM | armycook | |
Aug 21, 2014 06:08AM | joakwin | Edited: Aug 21, 2014 06:10AM |
Aug 21, 2014 05:01AM | armycook | |
Aug 21, 2014 04:53AM | 6464 | |
Aug 21, 2014 04:40AM | armycook | Edited: Aug 22, 2014 07:06AM |
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I'm going to say it . I think you got your head way up in the clouds. It's ok to dream. First, Find out what a mini is all about. So far, all you are going on is from hear say and rumors or ideas in your head of what a mini is . The mini revolutionized the car industry in handling and other ways. Every front engine/driven car that came after the mini had come because of the mini. The English never change and the rest of the worl improve upon it. Enjoy it for what it is. Learn from it grasshopper.
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The registration number is fro '66 as malsal says, but the car is mid-70s. Maybe '75.
Agreed Chuck pre 76 as it has the two bolt subby.
If in doubt, flat out. Colin Mc Rae MBE 1968-2007.
Give a car more power and it goes faster on the straights,
make a car lighter and it's faster everywhere. Colin Chapman.
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The FE number of 2,000,000 makes it 1975 ish, as does the twin bolt front subframe (pre 76).
The rod change and squre tunnel makes it post '72.
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The registration number is from '66 as malsal says, but the car is mid-70s. Maybe '75.
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I think you have a good chance at succeeding if you take one step at a time.
Consider it a learning experience. Putting it back together when you did not take it appart adds to the complexity factor.
I have one that I took apart 2 years ago and it is still in pieces. It takes time and patience.
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I see one or two blisters in the pictures but no sign of serious rust at all. Its not cosmetically perfect but a solid car as it is. You could assemble the way it is and have an acceptable car. The big ticket item is the motor but you could buy a rebuilt one from our host. Putting it all together is not a trivial job especially for somebody with no previous experience or tools but with all the parts there it is doable. I would allow 2 weeks to put it together allowing for coffee breaks but not for major rebuilds of components like wheels hubs, brake components etc. Spank offering to help out is a huge advantage from the get go.
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You are reading the plates wrong. A 72/3 L reg would read ABC 123L with the L being at the end, his plates start with an L and end with a D they are 66 plates.
If in doubt, flat out. Colin Mc Rae MBE 1968-2007.
Give a car more power and it goes faster on the straights,
make a car lighter and it's faster everywhere. Colin Chapman.
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But I'm glad I can get more assistance from the master of unfinished project. I'll message you on the side
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I'm in North County San Diego (Escondido) and can offer guidance with how to do stuff yourself and where you can have work done.
Our club, SDMinis has a monthly breakfast meeting (generally 1st Sunday of every month). We alternate months between The Corner Bakery in Mission Valley and West Side Cafe off of 9th ave in Escondido. The Sept 7th meeting is in Escondido. Lots of advice and potential help there at the meetings.
Very informal. No dues, no paperwork, etc. Just show up, have some breakfast and kick some tires.
My email is in my profile if you want to contact me off board.
--Spank (the master of unfinished projects)
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whats the data plate on the engine read?
if you do end up wanting to sell the mini, what kind of $$ would you be look at?
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iTIt's not a mark 2. maybe 3 or 4. Right now all you need is a bucket , soap and a rag and start cleaning.
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My mini is almost rust free. Body is solid and the only components missing or broken are fuel tank (missing) ,998cc motor (blown and left dry by previous owner), driver side wheel/ brake assembly and axle. I'll attach link to photos.
**I've met smart asses here and I hope you'd keep the dumb comments to yourself please.i
Please help me build myself a road worthy vtec or stock mini. if you're in San Diego, CA I'd appreciate it!