Charlie - Mini Mk3

[Jared Mk3]

Looking forward to seeing that fitted on the mini. Definitely unique in SA.

Me too

What is it Jared?

Rear windscreen wiper motor Tim.

[Jared Mk3]

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.

[Jared Mk3]

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 :



Also, added another sticker :

[Jared Mk3]

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.

[Jared Mk3]

And my MiniSpares order has arrived :

[minitim]

My wallet just hurts looking at all those new parts.
Good going Jared, now you can progress some more

[Jared Mk3]

My wallet just hurts looking at all those new parts.
Good going Jared, now you can progress some more

Thanks Tim

[Jared Mk3]

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!



Also, I got myself a birthday present in the form of these MED 1.3:1 roller rockers :



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 :

[DomMINIque]

Everything is SOOOOOOOO Shiny......

I think I'm in love.

[Vinay-RS]

I agree! Wow, those carbs are looking better than new!