My 65 Australian MKI

Started by gr8kornholio, February 11, 2017, 07:28:08 PM

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BruceK

Quote from: gr8kornholio on August 24, 2020, 04:46:00 PM
Joys of the mini.  You see both sides of almost every panel.


Capt. Slow says all the cool cars have visible body-colored panels on the inside.  I agree.
1988 Austin Mini
2002 MINI Cooper S
1992 Toyota LiteAce (JDM)
1997 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

94touring

Aside from Mark coming and putting a few things on, my end is all done.

MiniDave

Can't wait to see it on it's wheels!
Complete failure at retirement

1989 Cooper Racing Green
2009 Clubman S
2014 Audi Allroad

gr8kornholio

MED goodies arrived today.  Timeframe wasn't bad, but royally pissed at FedEx.  Box was beat and even worse soaking wet on the inside.  Luckily it's all rubber or aluminum and nothing seems damaged but I am missing a part. Surprised it was only one with the way the box looked. Contacted MED cause contacting FedEx was a robo call nightmare.

Well was going to post pic but it's too big.
I am the GR8KORNHOLIO! Are you threatening me?

Saussie Aussie 1965 Australian MK1 Mini.
"Beavis" - 07 MY/MY MCS, B/MY Konig Daylites, JCW sideskirts, TSW springs, TSW lower rear control arms -- Exploring the country with new friends since 11/09.

94touring

Pics should auto resize for you when posting.

MiniDave

#405
Things have not been exactly rosy with MiniSpares for me lately either, just FYI.
Complete failure at retirement

1989 Cooper Racing Green
2009 Clubman S
2014 Audi Allroad

gr8kornholio

I am the GR8KORNHOLIO! Are you threatening me?

Saussie Aussie 1965 Australian MK1 Mini.
"Beavis" - 07 MY/MY MCS, B/MY Konig Daylites, JCW sideskirts, TSW springs, TSW lower rear control arms -- Exploring the country with new friends since 11/09.

MiniDave

Good grief, did they run over it a few times along the way?

DHL generally does a pretty good job with my stuff....
Complete failure at retirement

1989 Cooper Racing Green
2009 Clubman S
2014 Audi Allroad

gr8kornholio

At first I didn't even think it was a box. Felt like it'd just been wrapped in brown paper.  But turned out that's cause it was soaked.  Even the packing peanuts had disintegrated.  Never gotten a package like this before. 
I am the GR8KORNHOLIO! Are you threatening me?

Saussie Aussie 1965 Australian MK1 Mini.
"Beavis" - 07 MY/MY MCS, B/MY Konig Daylites, JCW sideskirts, TSW springs, TSW lower rear control arms -- Exploring the country with new friends since 11/09.

94touring

Yeah that's pretty bad. Where are the pictures of the stuff inside?

gr8kornholio

Here's all the goodies. They are sending cover another plate and a new chain as this one is showing corrosion.
I am the GR8KORNHOLIO! Are you threatening me?

Saussie Aussie 1965 Australian MK1 Mini.
"Beavis" - 07 MY/MY MCS, B/MY Konig Daylites, JCW sideskirts, TSW springs, TSW lower rear control arms -- Exploring the country with new friends since 11/09.

MiniDave

#411
That timing cover is nice! What are all the 90* elbows for?

As beat up as the box is I'm surprised the radiator didn't get damaged!
Complete failure at retirement

1989 Cooper Racing Green
2009 Clubman S
2014 Audi Allroad

gr8kornholio

It was wrapped in cardboard and big bubble wrap.  The elbows are for their breather setup.  I already have a nice cover and they are out of stock so they sent me the pieces to have them welded to mine.
I am the GR8KORNHOLIO! Are you threatening me?

Saussie Aussie 1965 Australian MK1 Mini.
"Beavis" - 07 MY/MY MCS, B/MY Konig Daylites, JCW sideskirts, TSW springs, TSW lower rear control arms -- Exploring the country with new friends since 11/09.

MiniDave

I thought they might be for a breather setup, but they looked big for breather hoses.....
Complete failure at retirement

1989 Cooper Racing Green
2009 Clubman S
2014 Audi Allroad

gr8kornholio

Got the plate and new chain today. Box was wrapped in like 4 layers of tape.  Also got an invoice from FedEx for import duties. Anyone else ever get these on parts?  Never got one from sport or spares.
I am the GR8KORNHOLIO! Are you threatening me?

Saussie Aussie 1965 Australian MK1 Mini.
"Beavis" - 07 MY/MY MCS, B/MY Konig Daylites, JCW sideskirts, TSW springs, TSW lower rear control arms -- Exploring the country with new friends since 11/09.

MiniDave

Yes, I never get one on DHL, but I almost always get one from Fed Ex or anyone else.....
Complete failure at retirement

1989 Cooper Racing Green
2009 Clubman S
2014 Audi Allroad

BruceK

Hmmm.  FedEx just delivered a steering wheel from Greece to me today.   I guess an invoice is forthcoming? 
1988 Austin Mini
2002 MINI Cooper S
1992 Toyota LiteAce (JDM)
1997 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

gr8kornholio

Yea the invoice followed about a week behind
I am the GR8KORNHOLIO! Are you threatening me?

Saussie Aussie 1965 Australian MK1 Mini.
"Beavis" - 07 MY/MY MCS, B/MY Konig Daylites, JCW sideskirts, TSW springs, TSW lower rear control arms -- Exploring the country with new friends since 11/09.

94touring

I get them once in a blue moon.  I've gotten them from dhl, fed ex, and ups. 

MiniDave

I think a lot depends on the price, under $2K I don't get them at least from DHL.

So Bruce, what steering wheel did you get all the way from Greece?
Complete failure at retirement

1989 Cooper Racing Green
2009 Clubman S
2014 Audi Allroad

BruceK

#420
Quote from: MiniDave on September 09, 2020, 07:54:54 AM
I think a lot depends on the price, under $2K I don't get them at least from DHL.

So Bruce, what steering wheel did you get all the way from Greece?

It's a deep dish, thick rubberized foam one to replace the hard, thin plastic one on my LiteAce. Unfortunately, I've found the new one is pretty beat up by the sun.   Who knew it was sunny in Greece?   :-[    I may try to restore it.
1988 Austin Mini
2002 MINI Cooper S
1992 Toyota LiteAce (JDM)
1997 Jeep Wrangler Sahara

94touring

Mark working on his subframes 

MiniDave

Complete failure at retirement

1989 Cooper Racing Green
2009 Clubman S
2014 Audi Allroad

94touring

Got the engine in a bit ago. Mark will have to post a photo or I will tomorrow

BruceK

1988 Austin Mini
2002 MINI Cooper S
1992 Toyota LiteAce (JDM)
1997 Jeep Wrangler Sahara