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Old Jun 10, 2012 | 09:07 AM
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Well not really a "new" mini. It's a 1967 Austin Mini Cooper S. The car is in great shape, no rust and a documentation folder that could choke a horse.



First step. I decided was to upgrade the alternator to something with a little more Amps. 1967 came with a dynamo and it was upgraded in 74 to a 35a Lucas alternator, I found a guy in Memphis who can build the alternator to put out 100 amps. Can't wait to get it back and be back on the road.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2012 | 09:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Spitzbergen
Well not really a "new" mini. It's a 1967 Austin Mini Cooper S. The car is in great shape, no rust and a documentation folder that could choke a horse.



First step. I decided was to upgrade the alternator to something with a little more Amps. 1967 came with a dynamo and it was upgraded in 74 to a 35a Lucas alternator, I found a guy in Memphis who can build the alternator to put out 100 amps. Can't wait to get it back and be back on the road.
love it
 
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Old Jun 10, 2012 | 05:18 PM
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Very nice mini.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2012 | 05:29 PM
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I love it! Congrats and enjoy.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2012 | 05:53 PM
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Very nice in the red/flag top.
 
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Old Jun 10, 2012 | 05:56 PM
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Great looking Mini, is it a v-tec?
 
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Old Jun 12, 2012 | 08:22 PM
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No Vtec... Just your everyday 1380 lump...
 
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welcome to the forum newbie here too!
 
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No Vtec... Just your everyday 1380 lump...
Just as good. It retains the "soul" with an original engine
 
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