1963 Austin mini super deluxe restoration

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Dan1986
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1963 Austin mini super deluxe restoration

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Hi, would like some advice on the restoration of my 1963 Austin mini super deluxe. After a massive amount of work to get the shell done I'm ready for paint but want to get the spec of the car as close to original as possible. I have sent off for a heritage certificate and technical spec sheet. It is currently smoke grey with a white roof - did they have a white roof or was it an option at all? Should the wheels be silver or white? It has welded steel trumpets were these correct on a 63? Unfortunately my interior isn't correct and think it's from a 70's mini would any one know what colour interior it should have against smoke grey? It had bits of rubber type flooring in it. It only has a single speedo and from what I've searched it should have 3 binnacle?? Any other super deluxe info would be very helpful. I appreciate that's a lot to ask in one go. Thanks Danny
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Re: 1963 Austin mini super deluxe restoration

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You need this new book just out with all the Mk1 details:-
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New Book - Factory Original, Mini Mk1 and 2
http://www.herridgeandsons.com/posit/sh ... 1906133665+++++++
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Thanks I wasn't aware of that book think I will get one ordered
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Thanks for looking. I googled the isbn an ordered one got it for £21.75 + postage
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Just to say thanks for telling me about the book. Turned up Friday and has already answered alot of my questions. Some fantastic research been done to put the book together, is a must buy for anyone restoring to original spec
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