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I think its 'tweedgrey'. A bit was said in my build thread about it.

The Deluxe didn't come with a heater. You could order one from the dealer (the under bonnet 'MiniMatic' type) or you could fit one of the many after-market heaters that were sold by the spare parts stores.

So there is no real 'correct' original heater for a Deluxe so do what you think is best.

Whatever one you get make sure it has a blower fan in it. The Minimatic one didn't, it was effin' useless sitting in traffic. :lol:

There is someone on the forum who has installed one they bought direct from the UK but as yet they haven't posted the review on how it went. Same model just different source, can't find the thread atm though.

edit found it viewtopic.php?f=2&t=85611&hilit=heater Tweedgrey is using it, more is his build thread I believe

edit found it viewtopic.php?f=2&t=85611&hilit=heater Tweedgrey is using it, more is his build thread I believe

Thanks, looks like some good info on it.

Morris 1100 wrote:

Just like Morris 1100 and most other BMC historians on here I was also convinced the Deluxe never came with a factory-fitted heater, until yesterday when I read the following BMC Sales Bulletin from May 1965. Of course this document doesn't prove that cars actually came off the production line with heaters but I think it's a pretty good indicator.

Wrong again.
Drives away in his Mini K van... :roll:

Author:	jprior2912 [ Sat Aug 23, 2014 12:24 pm ]
Post subject:	Heater
Hi everyone So I'm contemplating whether to put a heater in the deluxe or not - I've got the wiring there for one. Has anyone got one of these? http://minisport.com.au/mini-compactaun ... eater-unit Or am I best trying to find an original style one and restoring it? Cheers James

Author:	womble99 [ Sat Aug 23, 2014 1:10 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Heater
There is someone on the forum who has installed one they bought direct from the UK but as yet they haven't posted the review on how it went. Same model just different source, can't find the thread atm though. edit found it viewtopic.php?f=2&t=85611&hilit=heater Tweedgrey is using it, more is his build thread I believe

Author:	Scoop [ Sat Aug 23, 2014 1:15 pm ]
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I think its 'tweedgrey'. A bit was said in my build thread about it.

Author:	womble99 [ Sat Aug 23, 2014 1:16 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Heater
Scoop wrote: I think its 'tweedgrey'. A bit was said in my build thread about it. see I knew someone used it

Author:	Morris 1100 [ Sat Aug 23, 2014 1:24 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Heater
The Deluxe didn't come with a heater. You could order one from the dealer (the under bonnet 'MiniMatic' type) or you could fit one of the many after-market heaters that were sold by the spare parts stores. So there is no real 'correct' original heater for a Deluxe so do what you think is best.

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Author:	jprior2912 [ Sat Aug 23, 2014 1:30 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Heater
Morris 1100 wrote: The Deluxe didn't come with a heater. You could order one from the dealer (the under bonnet 'MiniMatic' type) or you could fit one of the many after-market heaters that were sold by the spare parts stores. So there is no real 'correct' original heater for a Deluxe so do what you think is best. Nah originality really doesn't phase me, she's a bit of a bitsa as it is. More for the useability or quality of the heater, i'd rather something practical.

Author:	drmini in aust [ Sat Aug 23, 2014 1:43 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Heater
Whatever one you get make sure it has a blower fan in it. The Minimatic one didn't, it was effin' useless sitting in traffic.

Author:	jprior2912 [ Sat Aug 23, 2014 5:42 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Heater
drmini in aust wrote: Whatever one you get make sure it has a blower fan in it. The Minimatic one didn't, it was effin' useless sitting in traffic. Hahah yeah I've heard that before! womble99 wrote: There is someone on the forum who has installed one they bought direct from the UK but as yet they haven't posted the review on how it went. Same model just different source, can't find the thread atm though. edit found it viewtopic.php?f=2&t=85611&hilit=heater Tweedgrey is using it, more is his build thread I believe Thanks, looks like some good info on it.

Author:	Mick [ Sat Aug 23, 2014 7:22 pm ]
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jprior2912 wrote: edit found it viewtopic.php?f=2&t=85611&hilit=heater Tweedgrey is using it, more is his build thread I believe Thanks, looks like some good info on it. And all you need to know about shoes

Author:	Phil 850 [ Sat Aug 23, 2014 8:53 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Heater
Not a heater but, can you get a heated windscreen for a mini in Australia. They are available in the UK

Author:	Morris 1100 [ Sat Aug 23, 2014 9:16 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Heater
I used a heated windscreen in the UK. They are not really designed to demist, it is supposed to be for clearing snow. They are quite strange, I didn't like it at all. When you turn it on the very fine heat element lines on the screen appear blurry and it seems to ruin your focus and it makes your eyes hurt. They pull a fair whack of current too, when I flicked the front and rear switches at the same time it was enough to stall the motor at idle!

Author:	winabbey [ Thu Aug 28, 2014 12:32 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Heater
Morris 1100 wrote: The Deluxe didn't come with a heater. You could order one from the dealer (the under bonnet 'MiniMatic' type) or you could fit one of the many after-market heaters that were sold by the spare parts stores. So there is no real 'correct' original heater for a Deluxe so do what you think is best. Just like Morris 1100 and most other BMC historians on here I was also convinced the Deluxe never came with a factory-fitted heater, until yesterday when I read the following BMC Sales Bulletin from May 1965. Of course this document doesn't prove that cars actually came off the production line with heaters but I think it's a pretty good indicator.

Author:	Morris 1100 [ Thu Aug 28, 2014 5:52 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Heater
Wow, that is a great find! I wonder if they kept the 25% happening for the whole model run or if they changed it during the run.

Author:	850man [ Thu Aug 28, 2014 7:13 pm ]
Post subject:	Re: Heater
winabbey wrote: Morris 1100 wrote: The Deluxe didn't come with a heater. You could order one from the dealer (the under bonnet 'MiniMatic' type) or you could fit one of the many after-market heaters that were sold by the spare parts stores. So there is no real 'correct' original heater for a Deluxe so do what you think is best. Just like Morris 1100 and most other BMC historians on here I was also convinced the Deluxe never came with a factory-fitted heater, until yesterday when I read the following BMC Sales Bulletin from May 1965. Of course this document doesn't prove that cars actually came off the production line with heaters but I think it's a pretty good indicator. Wrong again. Drives away in his Mini K van...

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Author:	Morris 1100 [ Thu Aug 28, 2014 7:30 pm ]
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850man wrote: Wrong again. Drives away in his Mini K van...