Sumeet's 1975 Model 1098cc mini

[mini~mizer]

so in april 2014 i put in new drum brake wheel bearings (kits from Doug) and ball joint kits from Sean in preparation to drive 646 kms to Pretoria.

   
   
   

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the day had come to leave for Pretoria.... everyone said and i quote

 " that piece of shit will never make it to Joburg"
 "carry tow rope coz u gonna need to be towed"
 " its going to take you 3 days to reach Pta"

and the best one " just hire a trailer or load it in a car carrier"

So i through caution and all the "advice" to the wind, jumped in the car and headed off.......but not before my mother wanting to "give me and the car a blessing"

Marigold Garland for protection (old Indian custom)
   

First stop - Shell Watson Highway
   

Marianhill Toll Plaza and a quick check....All good...Grille coming loose so had that tightened.
   

and only 250kms to Estcourt to pick up my fiance. Spent the night at Estcourt and hit the road at 6 the next morning.