Only respond if you have 10 years here.
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Not sure how many Weber carbs, manifolds, linkage sets I have. Also a large collection of Weber calibration two to four of everything to tune a 45 DCOE. Two 48 IDA intakes one complete with carb calibration for race 1275 and K&N air cleaner.
Maybe a couple hundred SUs and manifolds.
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Been on here for a while , rarely post as have not much to say or offer unless regarding later Canadian models. Down to a Mk2 998 Cooper waiting for love. My ex trans-am series race mini and my/daughters 96 JDM SPI.
bruce
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"Retired: No Job, No Money, Wife and I! Will travel anywhere for Minis"
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'72 Morris Mini - 1310cc, K1100 head conversion
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"Retired: No Job, No Money, Wife and I! Will travel anywhere for Minis"
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18+ years on here for me. Bought my Mini PUP in October 2001 after looking at the for sale ads on here for a while. I've done a fair bit of work on it, but nothing really major so far. Upgraded from front drums to disks, replaced the wiring harness, sorted out a bad trans input shaft bearing, and a bunch of cosmetic stuff. Still enjoying the great driving. The PUP shares garage space with my latest project, an MGB GT and I also have an MGA I restored in the late 90s. Of the 3 cars, the Mini is most fun to drive, the MGA is most comfortable for long distance cruising and the MGB GT is, well... a work in progress.
My introduction to the Mini was by way of MG, sort of. My best friend when we were teenagers had an MG 1100. That was just before I had my drivers license, so I never got to drive it, but riding in it was a blast. We were amazed at the hydrolastic suspension. When I learned that the Mini had the same suspension and drive train, I put it on my list to own one day, especially after trips to England through the late 70s and 80s when Minis were plentiful in everyday traffic. Alas the PUP is a rubber cone suspension, but still huge fun.
I've enjoyed lurking here, and adding content when I had something to say. Kudos to all the technical gurus here, especially to dklawson, who always has sound technical advice to offer those seeking help.
Don
Why take the time to learn when ignorance is instantaneous?..... Hobbes (to Calvin)
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Had no idea what a Mini was until about 1966. Bought my first one in 1968. An 850 with a 1098 engine.
It would take a while for me to come up with how many I've owned over the years, but I had 23 all at once at one time.
Sold four recently. An Angus Firefly, Heinz 57, Elf Mk I (with about 34,000 miles on it), and Elf Mk II with about 14,000 miles.
Down to seven now with two more up for sale. That will leave me with the Moke I bought in 1970, a Wolseley 1000, a South African Mk3 (one of only two Mk3 type Minis -- the others were Mk III), a South African Estate and my daily driver (not having anything but Minis) a 1975 Clubman Estate.
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"Hang on a minute lads....I've got a great idea."
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As for what happened, life and then some. Son Alex is 19 car CTR/Alex is retired, some will never come back
some can never come back. Say a silent prayer for the next 10 years. Steve (CTR)
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I got my first mini in 1989 or so. It was a Canadian Mini 1000 with the Canadian bumpers. I think it was a 1975 if I remember correctly. I loved that car! I drove it for several years as my daily driver. I then picked up a 1963 or 64 or so Austin Cooper (non S). I ended up selling this car to Travis 10 Incher for a VTEC conversion. Some years later I bought a 1989 Mini Racing Green. It was RHD and another great car. It really bothered me that it was a re-vin. It was titled as a 1966 Morris Cooper S. So I sold it.
Now I have a 1987 Mini that started it's life as a model called a Mini Advantage. It was a tennis themed Mini 1000. I have it ripped apart mostly and am doing some welding and of course replacing everything else too. I know it is hard to say, but this one will probably be my last Mini. Unless a real juicy van comes my way. I am not getting any younger.
So what happened to everyone? I am a long time lurker and I remember the heyday when there was lots of posts and active members. Are they on another forum? Did they learn their lesson and got out of Mini's?
Michael
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I currently have a '69 Aussi Mini with a D-Series Honda conversion that is an ongoing love-hate project. Some days it runs and drives gloriously. Some days I want to light it on fire and push it down a large hill.
This site and message board have been a wealth of knowledge and help over the years. Thanks to everyone that has offered both over my tenure here!
*used to be 'nynone4' here on the board but can't seem to get back into that account
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