Finished putting the engine back in the mini van, started it , then took it for a test drive.

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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

got a nice weber in the mail today. Happy with it but its going to need a serious overhaul and clean.

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1978 Leyland Clubman S

Put the last few pieces on and then loaded it on the trailer, off for the Roadworthy certificate tomorrow (hopefully).

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1970 MkII Cooper S
1971 Clubman GT (Replica)
71 Clubbie being worked on (1275 + lots of stuff)
Moke (1275) Awaiting restoration - Currently sheets of rust holding some mechanical bits together!

All passed, off to get the club plates tomorrow! Then long drive on Saturday.

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1970 MkII Cooper S
1971 Clubman GT (Replica)
71 Clubbie being worked on (1275 + lots of stuff)
Moke (1275) Awaiting restoration - Currently sheets of rust holding some mechanical bits together!

Congrats ian.

Today I drove up a hill without changing gears!

Mini is like a new car since getting it tuned by a pro

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1975 Hairy Lime/White Clubby
Build Thread: http://www.ausmini.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=80657

Personally i would never get under a car with any thing supporting it up from supercrap all there stands ,ramps and jacks just look dodgy to me thats all

But its your choice

It's still standing! And rated to 1200kg by Aussie standards.

It's only for working on the hubs.

I've been in more dangerous positions!!!!

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Black is the new Black

Have you seen how many times Supercheap has had recalls on jacks and stands?

I'd rather spend 24.99 at gasweld on welding rods and make a set me self

See your point but that would suggest that you have a modicum of welding talent. That's where the plan falls down for me I am afraid.

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Black is the new Black

Big day! Car has been under a tarp in the garage for nearly 3 years. Pulled tarp off and started stripping car for resto! Used to drive it every day to work and I have been missing it but built a new house in the mean time. It came off the road due to too much smoke. I think an engine rebuild is going to become a complete car rebuild. Might start a build thread. Complete amateur non tradesman so will be seeking lots of advice on here. Cheers.

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Flute - 68 MK I Cooper S
Member: VMCI #2474
Member: International Mini Model Collectors Club

Some bloke in his 4wd towing his boat thought it would be nice to rearrange my windscreen with a rock.n
Punched a little hole in it and glass everywhere inside.
Drove home as it is. Looks like I need to find me a new laminated one!




Never fun doing 100kph and your windscreen shattering in your face.
Few little cuts on my hands but other than that I'm ok!!

Cheers, Rhys

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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

drove him to the coffee shop figured i need to give him a good service soon (and wheel alignment...)

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Here am I sitting in my tin can far above the Moon
Planet Earth is blue and there's nothing I can do...



“A turbo: exhaust gasses go into the turbocharger and spin it, witchcraft happens and you go faster.” - Jeremy Clarkson

drove to another cafe for breakfast

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Here am I sitting in my tin can far above the Moon
Planet Earth is blue and there's nothing I can do...



“A turbo: exhaust gasses go into the turbocharger and spin it, witchcraft happens and you go faster.” - Jeremy Clarkson

Gave my little rat a service and tune. Tightened wheel bearings then spoilt her too a bonnet scoop and flares...

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The best part of fixing your mini is the test drive

Minis..

1976 van daily drive
1975 van
1968 deluxe in the shed
1967 deluxe high strung 1310
1959 austin healey sprite