My dad died (Jack Read), the real, the one & only True "Mini Man"
he knew "Everything" about minis, he could list off whatever part number for whatever part
pretty-well off the top of his head
he could tell you sizes , shapes, descriptions, what to do, what not to do, how to make them the fastest
how to make them last, basically how to "Anything & Everything" mini

i highly doubt there was anyone else who could even come close to his knowlege & experience
with minis in Australia,,, no offence to anyone else who may think they knew more than my dad
the truth is, he really knew his stuff

here`s his little tribute we played at his funeral
miss you Pa

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ecImTg7xM4

& if you don`t have sound, the backing track is "i did it my way" Frank Sinatra
cheers guys
Matt

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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.

Yeah Matt, a really good guy who taught many a lot. I understand how much you must miss him.

Cheers
Richard

Geez Matt , that 12 months went quick , was good watching his tribute again .