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1971 K Series Mini

gazwad Part of things Posts: 202	1971 K Series Mini gazwad @gazwad
	Nov 21, 2007 21:04:20 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	EDIT: skip to page 3 for new 'sleeper' incarnation i've just found this forum and it's great! ;D so I thought i'd stick some pics up of my 1971 mini. it took me 2 1/2 years to completely restore from a wreck and a further 6 weeks to fit the engine. it's got a modified metro front subframe, brakes etc, with mgf pg1 gearbox and a 165bhp k series from an ariel atom so it goes alright
	Last Edit: Jun 23, 2015 14:07:20 GMT by gazwad

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kee Posted a lot Posts: 4,991	1971 K Series Mini kee @kee
	Nov 21, 2007 21:11:01 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	wow, looks very nice, bet the power opens your webasto ;D is it me or does the top photo make the rear wheel look like it has mega +ve camber? 2nd doesnt though ;D engine bay looks very pretty any vids/build pics?


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malachi Part of things Posts: 172	1971 K Series Mini malachi @clanman
	Nov 21, 2007 21:35:38 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Looks top, run a 72 clubby with a K in myself


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gazwad Part of things Posts: 202	1971 K Series Mini gazwad @gazwad
	Nov 21, 2007 21:37:18 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	he he yeah the webasto flaps a bit at speed! some build pics (including the 100l/ft 1380cc motor i built then removed after 2 weeks, needed more power...) this is how it was, it doesn't look too bad and actually had hardly any rust but nearly every panel was dented! sandblasted, welded and primered: then back off the road for the k: modded metro frame:


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gazwad Part of things Posts: 202	1971 K Series Mini gazwad @gazwad
	Nov 21, 2007 21:54:11 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	heres some pic of my previous cars: my first car, 1963 mk1 mini with 1380 engine (also my first project): should never have sold it. my midget, wish i'd kept it... my fiat amigo, these are fantastic, if only i hadn't flogged it... (notice a theme!): also had a '91 alfa 33 cloverleaf which was the best car i've ever owned


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J.P Posted a lot I like to eat ice cream and I really enjoy a nice pair of slacks. Posts: 1,175	1971 K Series Mini J.P @jasonpollock
	Nov 21, 2007 22:01:18 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Oooof! That Mini is gorgeous is every stage. The interior rocks, and how tidy your 1380 engine bay was! Very tidy VVC installion, even better you have the LSD 'box! I like it alot, and your other motors are cool.
	Last Edit: Nov 21, 2007 22:03:38 GMT by J.P 1989 Mini Project Metro GTa Track Project VW Lupo

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gazwad Part of things Posts: 202	1971 K Series Mini gazwad @gazwad
	Nov 21, 2007 22:45:27 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	cheers! it isn't an lsd box but seems to put the power down ok, its not a vvc motor - its a 1.8 with ported vhpd head, sports cam etc etc to get 165 bhp. interior is red and black seude specialy made!


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Jackman Part of things Posts: 217	1971 K Series Mini Jackman @jackman
	Nov 22, 2007 8:37:12 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	That mini is awsome, the a-series detailing must have took you ages. How did you manage to do that red?


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gazwad Part of things Posts: 202	1971 K Series Mini gazwad @gazwad
	Nov 22, 2007 11:02:47 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	thanks, yeah the a series looked pretty good and it was a tough decision to pull it out but someone offered me the right amount for it and i've always wanted a big modern engine. the red is just some metalic red spray paint from halfrauds with plenty of laquer, the rocker cover doesn't get hot enough to cause any problems.


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tigran Club Retro Rides Member In rust we trust. Amen. Posts: 6,444 Club RR Member Number: 142	1971 K Series Mini tigran @tigran Club Retro Rides Member 142
	Nov 22, 2007 11:15:51 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Wow, just a stunning car, and what a sleeper!
	1964 Rover P5 i6 1987 BMW 525e - The Rusty Streak 1992 Micra K10 2001 BMW E46 316i 2002 BMW E46 330Ci 2013 BMW F31 320d 2018 BMW G31 530d

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RetroWarwicK Posted a lot Searching...... Posts: 3,922	1971 K Series Mini RetroWarwicK @maph2
	Nov 22, 2007 15:07:51 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	is that a mini mpi radiator in there? does it do the job ok considering you have 165bhp? i have redtop (2l 16v) in my clubman. i did at first use a mpi rad but thought it wasn't up to it. i'm running a 903cc fiat uno alloy rad as its the biggest size for the space (and water wetter too). the uno rad is a 50% bigger - not much but should be ok.
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gazwad Part of things Posts: 202	1971 K Series Mini gazwad @gazwad
	Nov 22, 2007 15:09:33 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	got some more bits planned, currently building a sweedish style roofrack (chrome & wood), some overriders and coner bars on their way (front bumper to go back on), already fitted a works style lucas boot mounted reverse lamp and i'm looking to pick up some old lucas spots for the front. i'm also thinking of getting some steelies for the ultimate sleeper look, either painted white or with full moon hubcaps like these: what do ta think??


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Nathan Club Retro Rides Member Posts: 5,650 Club RR Member Number: 1	1971 K Series Mini Nathan @bgtmidget7476 Club Retro Rides Member 1
	Nov 22, 2007 16:53:42 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	OOOOOOFFFFFFFFTTTTT Loving your midget. But the Mini my word bet that is a right hoot to drive.
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gazwad Part of things Posts: 202	1971 K Series Mini gazwad @gazwad
	Nov 22, 2007 17:29:16 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	yeah its an mpi rad, seems to be up to the job - doesn't go above half way on the gauge even when thrashing it or in traffic. the k series are pretty efficient at cooling which helps. the midget looks good but it really needed stripping down and the bodywork sorting and i wanted to get on with the mini... would realy like another with a k or a bgt with a v8... yours looks very nice bgtmidget


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malachi Part of things Posts: 172	1971 K Series Mini malachi @clanman
	Nov 22, 2007 17:56:45 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	A civic rad works well so does a super cool twin core mini rad, used both with no probs and the civic rad is quite compact


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captainwow West Midlands Posts: 2,591	1971 K Series Mini captainwow @captainwow
	Nov 22, 2007 18:14:37 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	now that really is proper!top work my friend


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BMC Paul Part of things Posts: 47	1971 K Series Mini BMC Paul @crazypaul
	Nov 29, 2007 15:57:15 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	superb mate, i can see how many hours you have spent on the mini, proper job and the detailing is superb, mini porn! nice one mate ;D


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rfkdemon Part of things Posts: 91	1971 K Series Mini rfkdemon @rfkdemon
	Dec 18, 2007 17:39:44 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	That installation is soooooo uber neat dude!!! My hat comes off to you which is a honour concidering I'm an imp man! Matt


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Pie Part of things Bacon pancakes bacon bacon pancakes Posts: 322	1971 K Series Mini Pie @pie
	Dec 18, 2007 23:39:30 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	ahh saw this linked off theminiforum a while ago, on 16valve minis is it?? Nice to see some familiar cars on here, nice to see jackman has signed up too. Your projects look mint, love the mk1 and the midget
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gazwad Part of things Posts: 202	1971 K Series Mini gazwad @gazwad
	Jan 7, 2009 11:10:59 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	its been a while so I thought i'd put up some more recent photos: new interior, red leather: note the custom made indicator/wiper stalks ;D custom gearshift: also doing some engine work, got hold of some forged pistons very cheap: and a vvc head, which i'm currently porting and flowing. should then be good for 170-180bhp. also i've got a torsen lsd diff from a rover 620ti which i'll be fitting so I can actually get the power to the road!
	Last Edit: Jan 7, 2009 11:13:30 GMT by gazwad

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