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by movistar600
Tue Jun 03, 2014 9:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: help needed for first purchase
Replies: 11
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Re: help needed for first purchase

thanks for the info qwerty165 , I went to view and all chassis and engine number match. it is a bit tatty but floor and cross member looks solid. slight corrosion in boot floor it also has had a rear suspension conversion , with a clamp fitted around the leaf spring - whats your thoughts on that ? t...
by movistar600
Tue May 27, 2014 7:07 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: help needed for first purchase
Replies: 11
Views: 2632

Re: help needed for first purchase

yeah point taken , I think he actually said cross member not subframe !!

is the chassis plate easily viewed and located to check numbers tally ?

is there anything to look out for regarding the electrical system ?

all help and advice is greatly received

AJ
by movistar600
Mon May 26, 2014 7:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: help needed for first purchase
Replies: 11
Views: 2632

Re: help needed for first purchase

thanks a lot for your welcome and advice , I am in reading , Berkshire , is there a branch of the owners club anywhere close ? the seller has replaced the front subframe along with all panels , seals and even resprayed altho not a great job , he has a nice red interior and spare set of window glass ...
by movistar600
Mon May 26, 2014 1:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: help needed for first purchase
Replies: 11
Views: 2632

help needed for first purchase

hello , I am going to view a 1968 minor next week that has been part restored , was hoping someone could list some things to keep a special eye out for as I have never owned one before. I am a trained mechanic so know the obvious things and already own a classic mini , just need some specialist advi...