Front subframe

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Thomsonminis2
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Front subframe

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Hello trying to refit my front subframe on 62 Austin seven
What type mounting goes on front of subframe to front panel never done a mk 1 before been a good while since I removed it and can’t remember I have tear drop mounts laying in garage but they are a bit too short any help much appreciated
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Re: Front subframe

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my 61 year 997 Cooper the front of subframe just bolted straight up to that front panel. no teardrop mounts needed back in the day.
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Re: Front subframe

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Thanks for that away to try cheers
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Re: Front subframe

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The later type front panel differs in that it has the holes pre-set in to accept the tear drop front subrame mounting.. also has the bigger pressing in that later front body panel for the Trafficator lights to fit onto.. just sayin in case you have a later front panel fitted ;)
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Re: Front subframe

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Still has original front panel that’s why the teardrop mount wouldn’t fit so thanks for info
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