Don`t be disheartened,,, just fit a warm 1275 & disc brakes,,, that will do you for now & later you can creat the monster that i know you really want

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No offence intended here but--> anyone writing a book about minis 30 years ago may not have experienced such worn or stuffed-with components as we are finding these days.

You should put your heart & soul into everything you do.

well if i get the front cut
i can get all that? or were you referring to vtec etc conversions?

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65 deluxe - Matilda

Grab a good 1275 front cut for around the 4 grand mark, it should have all you need with maybe even air-con. Throw in a cam, air filter and good exhaust system. Job done.
When it's time for a rebuild, build on the good foundation you now have.
Well that's my intention anyway!

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'72 English Van...'72 Export Moke ...63' 850...KZ 750E1...'74 P76

well handy cause thats how much money i've got...
and yeah talked to brickworx about a frontcut they said 4k...
and then 400 for 12"s to fit around the brakes

so that looks like its the go...
cheers guys

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65 deluxe - Matilda

Yep you'll be happy with a 1275 front cut, and even happier with the new brakes.

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1964 Morris 850, 1330 Supercharged - 81.8hp atws.
1975 Leyland Mini S 1100S powered - Nice and reliable.
1977 Leyland Mini LS - Project LS-T

david rosenthal has a 1275 and disk brakes for sale in the for sale section.

Drop the motor on your box after a freshen up fit better stoppers and it will be easier and faster than a injected rover engine!

Depending on how good you are with a spanner?

Don't worry lushy there seems to some difference of opinion in relation to the definition of "do it right", which has a run on effect on the definitiion of alot of money. I did my own conversion and probably spent $6-$8K on the actual conversion.

Matt

No1 did it wrong conversion, daily driver, 35,000Kms with no problems, and 195bhp atw.

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225hp atw on 14psi. 1/4 Mile no idea. Take one 1971 Mini Clubman, one Starlet GT Halfcut, Simmer over a warm MIG Welder, and Voila Minstar! www.mpdesign.id.au