Introducing my Austin Super

Post by **Pete** » Fri Dec 09, 2011 2:43 pm

Just take your time removing those door panels when you turn them round, it does take some strength to do when bowing the panels out in the middle to drop the upper edge low enough for you to clear the door but it's not worth buggering up very expensive trim panels. I'm amazed your trim person didn't ask which way they were supposed to go before fitting them. Any questions just post 'em up on here .

As for fitting recliners, people should do what the hell they want , it's their car, I've never understood why people build their cars to suit other people but for the price of one recliner you could possibly get a pair of period aftermarket seats. Personally I don't think you can beat Karobes seat covers for the money and extra comfort they give you.

jslane · Post by **jslane** » Fri Dec 09, 2011 2:52 pm

This came about because the newton panels were supplied on slightly thicker board which would of been impossible to fit without messing the panel up. The trim was removed and the board top trimmed down by 2mm. He fitted the trim to the board upside down on the passenger side.

Its been done already, hopefully picking the car up next week!

jslane · Post by **jslane** » Fri Dec 09, 2011 3:03 pm

Few more photos

glen church · Post by **glen church** » Sun Dec 11, 2011 6:28 pm

jslane wrote:Few more photos

Hi James I also have a Austin surf blue super if you check out Decembers cooper mag its in there Gary has done a very good article on it I now what you mean but just keep at it its worth it in the end

jslane · Post by **jslane** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 9:12 am

Hi Glen.

Yes Ive seen the article, looks a lovely car. Do you drive it much?

Cheers
James

glen church · Post by **glen church** » Mon Dec 12, 2011 7:14 pm

Yes but not this time of year its wet

814CWE · Post by **814CWE** » Wed Dec 14, 2011 11:49 pm

oooo,,guess who might be adding an austin surf blue super to the line up,,?

just ran the buff over my red one..forgot how nice it is..just love the smell of the old horsehair seats.

jslane · Post by **jslane** » Fri Dec 16, 2011 11:41 am

brook shaw wrote:oooo,,guess who might be adding an austin surf blue super to the line up,,?

Oh who might that be....?

Picking the car up on Monday WHOOP!!!!

tomkidd · Post by **tomkidd** » Sun Dec 18, 2011 6:16 pm

Lovely looking car, looking forward to seeing it at some shows next year?

jslane · Post by **jslane** » Mon Dec 19, 2011 1:47 pm

Finally got the car back, was an intresting drive home in the rain. Forgot what it was like to drive a mini....

814CWE · Post by **814CWE** » Wed Dec 21, 2011 12:27 pm

take it u aint on crossplies??

im deliberating whether to take mine off..the old dunlops are gettin a bit hard and perished,,but look soooo goood!

jslane · Post by **jslane** » Wed Dec 21, 2011 2:33 pm

It did have a set on but they failed the mot as they were to worn /perished so Ive stuck some radials on.

jslane · Post by **jslane** » Wed Dec 21, 2011 2:44 pm

Safe and sound back home....

Post by **Tim** » Wed Dec 21, 2011 10:13 pm

What a pretty car.

Tim

jslane · Post by **jslane** » Thu Dec 22, 2011 8:36 am

Thanks...

jslane · Post by **jslane** » Thu Dec 22, 2011 8:54 am

Just been for a morning drive to fill it up with petrol. You know your restoration is getting there when that happens. Good times.

georgek · Post by **georgek** » Thu Dec 22, 2011 8:35 pm

Very nice!

814CWE · Post by **814CWE** » Fri Dec 23, 2011 6:13 pm

gonna try and do a deal on these powder blue/brocade recliners

not holdin my breath..

jslane · Post by **jslane** » Fri Feb 24, 2012 4:45 pm

First time Ive got the mini out this year!

Post by **JC T ONE** » Fri Feb 24, 2012 5:05 pm

Really is a nice car

and nice weather too

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