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RE: Charlie - Mini Mk3 - Jared Mk3 - 12-30-2016
(12-30-2016, 01:32 AM)Vinay-RS Wrote: Looking forward to seeing that fitted on the mini. Definitely unique in SA.
Me too
(12-30-2016, 02:54 PM)minitim Wrote: What is it Jared?
Rear windscreen wiper motor Tim.
RE: Charlie - Mini Mk3 - Jared Mk3 - 12-31-2016
I have a problem. I thought the wiper motor might just squeeze in with the bootlid mechanism, but it seems I was wrong - BUGGER! No worries, I'll keep it for another car that I have.
I test fitted the alloy blocks and both fit nice and snug. I now need to drill the holes correctly and get them fitted. I also adjusted the bonnet for a better fit. Also, the bonnet badge needs to be shifted - haven't been happy with the fit from the start, so will get it sorted soon.
![[Image: 8QYBHZw.jpg]](http://i.imgur.com/8QYBHZw.jpg)
RE: Charlie - Mini Mk3 - Jared Mk3 - 01-22-2017
Small update :
I have a parcel of Mini parts waiting for me at the Post Office that I will collect on Monday. Also, I changed the windscreen washer piping from the rubbish stuff that MiniSpares supply to Isuzu washer piping. Much nicer fit and quality.
Also, I got a bee in my bonnet and decided to have a go at changing wheel colour to see what it'd look like in person. I'm going to get the centres anodized in the same/similar colour as below :
![[Image: DtFSw0a.jpg]](http://i.imgur.com/DtFSw0a.jpg)
Also, added another sticker :
![[Image: Z9VyoTC.jpg]](http://i.imgur.com/Z9VyoTC.jpg)
RE: Charlie - Mini Mk3 - Jared Mk3 - 01-23-2017
Well, I am now in possession of a Hardy Spicer setup thanks to Tim in Australia - much effort went into piecing this together.
One more item for the diff setup is yet to arrive.
![[Image: jrcnhxT.jpg]](http://i.imgur.com/jrcnhxT.jpg)
RE: Charlie - Mini Mk3 - Jared Mk3 - 01-27-2017
And my MiniSpares order has arrived :
![[Image: kaPcPn6.jpg]](http://i.imgur.com/kaPcPn6.jpg)
RE: Charlie - Mini Mk3 - minitim - 01-30-2017
My wallet just hurts looking at all those new parts.
Good going Jared, now you can progress some more
RE: Charlie - Mini Mk3 - Jared Mk3 - 02-01-2017
(01-30-2017, 07:59 AM)minitim Wrote: My wallet just hurts looking at all those new parts.
Good going Jared, now you can progress some more
Thanks Tim
RE: Charlie - Mini Mk3 - Jared Mk3 - 02-04-2017
Not a lot of progress lately - simply no time.
I did receive a brand new Smiths volt gauge as a freebie from a generous Mini owner who had one condition - he has to see the car running in person. Happy with that!
![[Image: C8oBaaQ.jpg]](http://i.imgur.com/C8oBaaQ.jpg)
Also, I got myself a birthday present in the form of these MED 1.3:1 roller rockers :
![[Image: kVWZ3Al.jpg]](http://i.imgur.com/kVWZ3Al.jpg)
They'll be attached to the 1000S cylinder head that has currently gone for an unleaded conversion, some flow work, new guides and valve stem seals. It'll be a little while until I get that back.
Lastly, the twin carb setup is now done! I just need to get a new heat shield and springs, as well as redo the jet on the LHS carb, but rather happy with the result :
![[Image: hp4bSQm.jpg]](http://i.imgur.com/hp4bSQm.jpg)
RE: Charlie - Mini Mk3 - DomMINIque - 02-05-2017
Everything is SOOOOOOOO Shiny......
I think I'm in love.
RE: Charlie - Mini Mk3 - Vinay-RS - 02-05-2017
I agree! Wow, those carbs are looking better than new!