Mini Classic discussions

Clubman FS - ideal VTec project

If anyone is looking for a very solid Clubman to build back up with the Honda VTec conversion, a mate of mine is sellin...

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posted by myles.sutherland

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Rear Brake Backplate question please

Can anyone advise please? Assembling the handbrake cable brackets to the rear brake backplates on my 79 CE and the Mini...

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posted by peter.steckles

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BEST PLACE TO ORDER A CUSTOM MINI IN ENGLAND FOR SHIPMENT TO USA

What recommendations do you have for a specialist shop in the UK where i can order a custom mini and have it shipped to...

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posted by lipscomb

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going to england to buy a mini

I live in the USA and need some references on good mini specialists in England preferably fairly close to London althou...

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posted by lipscomb

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RE: Flitch replacement

Yes the car is older than 25 years old. The flitch panel (my friends word not mine) is the metal inside the wheeell wel...

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posted by ebenton

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Mini For Sale - Make me an offer!

*** 1984 AUSTIN MINI 1000 CITY E BLUE. VERY TIDY!!! *** Very recent barn find, spent last couple of years or so in dry...

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posted by barspeed

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Flitch replacement

I am looking at buying a British Mini from a friend and having it shipped back to the States. Does anyone know how hard...

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posted by ebenton

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Steering Rack

The rack off my CE looks OK... Does anyone know any way of testing the rack off the car? Also, there is a plastic screw...

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posted by peter.steckles

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wiring loom

Arrived today. Wooohooo. Auto sparks are great. I was told they had a waiting list of 1 1/2 months. The made me a custo...

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posted by arse

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new mini shop needs a name!

Hi guys, you may remember me mentioning that i'm planning on opening a new mini shop in northamptonshire. I'm pleased t...

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posted by nathancrawley

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FS: Mini Cooper S

Hi all, Am leaving the country very soon so this baby has got to go! Someone is going to get a bargain! http://www.class...

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posted by farrukhx

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Re: speedo cable refitting

sorry, forgot to mention i did release the top engine steady and wedged the engine forward with some wood. will try goi...

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posted by l400ras

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speedo cable refitting

any tips on refitting the speedo cable gearbox end on a 1981 998cc ? just spent 2 hours trying to screw the bugger on an...

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posted by l400ras

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Something for the Muffin Man perhaps

I noticed this little beauty on eBay http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=4619175665&ssPageName=ADME:B:E...

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posted by peterfitzpatrick

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auto mini

Hi I have an 1989 Automatic Mini Cooper lookalike which I brought last year. It now seems to judder and seems to strugg...

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posted by r.mullard54

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