Mk3 S - daily driver project

[pad4]

Always had a think about black minis - couldn't resist this one and I'm going to make it into a nice daily driver , very solid shell and punchy motor , just needs some tlc, bit of paint here and there, interior sorting and a set of alloys










Might paint the roof black as well

Pad

[Pandora]

I agree about black cars, but they do show up any ripples - that looks good though. I'd definately paint the roof black.

Mk3 elf doors? I like the door chrome against the black

The wheels are mingin' though - I'd put standard (silver / grey) steels on it.

Al

[999 ORX]

Once you go black, you never go back.. Ha

[pad4]

put the right style wheels on today - alloy S rims with dunlop racing tyres, took the clubman front bumper off and put a proper mini one back on, looks tons better now







interior next job on the cards

[JC T ONE]

Thats a very nice S

If you are going to use it in the rain ? I would recommend innerwings, to prevent rust.

They make a HUGE difference, when it comes to help keeping a Mini rustfree.

Side/bonus effect, is that they reduce the road noise




PS , love the reclining handle

[InimiaD]

Looks far better with proper (10") wheels on it. Makes a vast difference.

[rolesyboy]

Jens, who supplies the innerwings you refer to? Cheers. Mark

[Pete]

It's already got them on. The bodywork (it's the original shell) on that car is superb and will make a great little classic daily once fettled and the trim sorted...and it's really got some poke !

[JC T ONE]

Jens, who supplies the innerwings you refer to? Cheers. Mark

I dont have the last reciept here, but I think its this place http://fyunce.dk/

I know there are some in UK too, my friend once bought a set in plastic, from a company called Camlo.

The Danish ones, are made of alloy, with a rubber seal, on each side.

They completely seal off the whole innerwing, but are open in the front & rear, so air goes thrue = no condensation.

I seem to remember the price was 60 pounds, for a set, and they make them for all classic Mini,s

[guru_1071]

Always had a think about black minis - couldn't resist this one and I'm going to make it into a nice daily driver , very solid shell and punchy motor , just needs some tlc, bit of paint here and there, interior sorting and a set of alloys





Might paint the roof black as well

Pad

im liking the seat adjuster!!!!



slighty tatty black cooper s's with a white roof are a strong look!!!!!

[pad4]

genwine MOLE grip as well !!!

original and correct for the period

[tedmcedd]

Very nnice indeed!

gonna have a black interior too? you'll have to be careful where you park it in the dark!

[pad4]

Sorted the interior out now, gone is the nasty mini 25 and in with proper seats

before




After




just need to give them a good spit n polish

[guru_1071]

pah! velour for the win in a black s im afraid!!!!

[pad4]

im keeping the velour seats for shows only

any way you need help ! youre a closet weirdo as well

say no more !!

[guru_1071]

im keeping the velour seats for shows only

any way you need help ! youre a closet weirdo as well

say no more !!

im past been a closet weirdo


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