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GraemeC wrote: ↑Thu Sep 09, 2021 11:24 am

Andrew1967 wrote: ↑Thu Sep 09, 2021 7:31 am
Noted the comment about rev counter … I thought the early ones were 6500 red line with the early diff and went to 6000 with the higher ratio diff.

I always understood that to be the case too, the 6.5k ones are certainly rarer and have the older style PCB connections etc

Andrew1967 wrote: ↑Thu Sep 09, 2021 7:31 am

66Traveller wrote: ↑Thu Sep 09, 2021 6:27 am

Andrew1967 wrote: ↑Wed Sep 08, 2021 5:56 pm Is there a specific change point for the bonnet prop position ?

Good question.

Some time in mid to late 1970 as far as I can work out. It is rather like the bonnet hinges. 1969 built cars had bonnet hinges that bolt up into tapped threads in the bonnet framework. By the beginning of 1970 this had switched to the usual arrangement - bonnet hinges with threaded studs sticking out and flanges with oblong holes welded to the bonnet framework. Not sure why - perhaps there were problems with threads stripping, the bonnet slipping in the open position or it was just very hard to adjust! Its another of those early production quirks. My GT built early March 1970 has the conventional arrangement.

Thanks, that answers another question too.

Noted the comment about rev counter … I thought the early ones were 6500 red line with the early diff and went to 6000 with the higher ratio diff.

Also, would a mid 70 have a metal or plastic air cleaner casing ?

Andrew1967 wrote: ↑Thu Sep 09, 2021 10:45 am Regarding CPL 8H, the Antelope 1275 GT mentioned above .. have a look at the pics from Bonhams ..

Single bolt subframe to start with ….

https://www.bonhams.com/auctions/26807/lot/41/

360gts wrote: ↑Thu Sep 09, 2021 2:16 pm Seems like we have a lot of good discussion on the GT differences/change points etc. maybe we should start a whole new thread on the GT.....just a thought!

Andrew1967 wrote: ↑Thu Sep 09, 2021 6:06 pm

360gts wrote: ↑Thu Sep 09, 2021 2:16 pm Seems like we have a lot of good discussion on the GT differences/change points etc. maybe we should start a whole new thread on the GT.....just a thought!

Excellent idea Dermott.

Will certainly help my mate out with his new project ... to be announced some time later this year. These recent posts has helped to confirm thoughts and suspicions as to what is correct and not.

miniminor wrote: ↑Thu Sep 09, 2021 7:32 pm https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/austin-mini- ... 635-2958-0

Not sure this is in the £45k price bracket.

AndyPen wrote: ↑Thu Sep 09, 2021 8:38 pm

miniminor wrote: ↑Thu Sep 09, 2021 7:32 pm https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/austin-mini- ... 635-2958-0

Not sure this is in the £45k price bracket.

No Hardy spicers? Can't see any evidence of hydro pipes?

and.rs1800 wrote: ↑Thu Sep 09, 2021 11:41 pm https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1379836
Also advertised on eBay-
Why no bloody reg number,and the pics we all want to see of the underside ffs!
Obviously a 1275 now aswell.no mention of a heritage certificate

AndyPen wrote: ↑Thu Sep 09, 2021 8:38 pm

miniminor wrote: ↑Thu Sep 09, 2021 7:32 pm https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/austin-mini- ... 635-2958-0

Not sure this is in the £45k price bracket.

No Hardy spicers? Can't see any evidence of hydro pipes?

Cammsjb wrote: ↑Fri Sep 10, 2021 10:13 pm Just seen this one:

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Classic-car- ... 635-2958-0

Exminiman wrote: ↑Fri Sep 10, 2021 7:13 am

and.rs1800 wrote: ↑Thu Sep 09, 2021 11:41 pm https://www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C1379836
Also advertised on eBay-
Why no bloody reg number,and the pics we all want to see of the underside ffs!
Obviously a 1275 now aswell.no mention of a heritage certificate

Think they are adverts to lead to the main event…..here is the auction https://www.historics.co.uk/buying/auct ... 1275cc-sb/

Interestingly it does mention 1275 engine here, but as you say, why no reg no ?