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Finally Uploaded pics of my 1972 (same year as the bike!) Austin Mini 1000.
has a 1 liter block out of a metro, pre-verto clutch, some POS aftermarket glass pack exhaust/muffler (not even mandrel bends! but loud), minilite knock offs in 12" with falken fk-006 tires (only can make them lose grip at high speeds (50mph) uphill, or by using the handbrake ).
Only had it 2 weeks before I had to leave it in malta, but got a couple things done in that time...
had to replace the master cylinder (not pictured here) and run a new line to the slave cylinder (which had already been replaced). Also replaced the rear cones (one collapsed) and dampners. used cheapo parts for the time being, next time I go down to malta shell get a nice upgrade in handling (and maybe a 1.3liter metro swap with a ported head?! only time will tell).
Problem with the bike motor swaps is the drive chain is too short and wears components quickly. Even 40hp is quite enough for my island... But I'll be happy with 80
First things first though; handling upgrades. Desperately needs anti roll bar in the rear and more camber up front. As for brakes.... Aren't ALL minis supposed to pull to the right when you hit the brakes?
Nice Mini!... I really like the originals better than the Re-do.
I'm still kicking myself for not buying the pair of late '50s Berkeley Sports Cars I saw for sale. One in nice shape with a parts car. They were tiny, sporty, and FWD via Motorcycle engine with a chain.
Kinda like these.
Is that before they moved the dizzy? My father-in-law had an old mini and it would stop working every time it rained. The distributor was located in front of everything and low to the ground and would short out constantly in wet weather. He used to open it up and pack it with vasoline every time he filled up the tank... lol
THe thing about those silly little cars is that just the slightest horsepower makes them *stupidly* fast.
I would drive that in a heartbeat. Though I would probably have to take the front seats out and sit in the back.
THough, every time I see one, I'm overcome with the urge to put a recliner on top.
Is that before they moved the dizzy? My father-in-law had an old mini and it would stop working every time it rained. The distributor was located in front of everything and low to the ground and would short out constantly in wet weather. He used to open it up and pack it with vasoline every time he filled up the tank... lol
they never moved the dizzy, the late ones just got elctronic ignition! haha. A lot of people put weather shields on them to prevent that issue. since it never really rains in malta, I don't have to worry about it much.
The long awaited video is finally up after nearly a year. took a few hours to process everything, but finally got it done since I'm back from school now. more videos soon.
If I did a honda swap I would do AWD. Only honda swap I wanted. It's bad enough that my friend thebeave is a honda builder AND a mini lover!
Honestly 100hp from an original motor is already plenty scary enough. and the sound the A type motors make is amazinggg when your hopping down the road.
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