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airborneranger
02-17-2014, 16:20
I was tired of getting gassed-out while driving the classic mini so I swapped out the entire exhaust. New header and a complete system. While I was at it, I went ahead and rewired my driving and fog lights with success. I figure the car guys on this board would appreciate the work :)

Exhaust prepped and ready to go
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Taking the front end apart
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Success with the lights
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The new exhaust

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZiLudrx53hI&feature=youtu.be
Tim K
02-17-2014, 16:49
Nice. I've always wanted one of the old ones. Yours looks great.
Zundfolge
02-17-2014, 16:55
My official color for the day is green ... nice mini!
newracer
02-17-2014, 17:07
Nice. I've always wanted one of the old ones. Yours looks great.

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<MADDOG>
02-17-2014, 17:09
Why are you driving a go-cart with a top?

<joke> Nice car!
airborneranger
02-17-2014, 18:06
Why are you driving a go-cart with a top?

<joke> Nice car!

I have these in the garage. I just need to get them mounted.

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wctriumph
02-17-2014, 18:11
Cool.

I had an original Mini I bought for $60 (running) back in 1978. I drove it for about 4 months until I could afford to buy a street bike after blowing up my CB550. Sold it still running for $60. Who could have known.
Dave_L
02-17-2014, 18:25
Nice work! Those mini's are awesome! I really want one of the classic mini trucks.
hatidua
02-17-2014, 18:33
Those originals really are quite "mini".
ChunkyMonkey
02-17-2014, 18:36
GREAT stuff.. This thing (http://hackedgadgets.com/wp-content/ford_turret_gun.jpg) will complement your mini very nicely.
airborneranger
02-17-2014, 18:37
Nice work! Those mini's are awesome! I really want one of the classic mini trucks.

Rusty Mini Trucks are fetching top dollar right now. There are probably under 100 in the States.
blacklabel
02-17-2014, 18:45
Badass little car. Nice work.
Gman
02-17-2014, 21:09
Nice to see an original that isn't all rusted out.
hurley842002
02-17-2014, 21:21
Sweet! On a side note, what kind of gas mileage do you get out of that?
airborneranger
02-17-2014, 21:52
Sweet! On a side note, what kind of gas mileage do you get out of that?

I am not sure. It is a 1.3 litre engine (1275cc) running 100hp at the crank. I usually drive it full throttle!!
rockhound
02-17-2014, 22:58
that thing would look sweet in the bed of my truck
hghclsswhitetrsh
02-17-2014, 22:59
Awesome little ride.
Gman
02-18-2014, 07:35
that thing would look sweet in the bed of my truck
That's what you call having a 'compact spare'.
airborneranger
02-18-2014, 07:51
that thing would look sweet in the bed of my truck

It may fit. I tow it on a motorcycle trailer :)
rockhound
02-18-2014, 10:37
Always wanted a dinghy [Beer]

the older coopers are pretty cool, lots of pedigree in those little cars.
Dave_L
02-18-2014, 11:40
Rusty Mini Trucks are fetching top dollar right now. There are probably under 100 in the States.

Yeah, hence why I don't have one. Lol.
Guylee
02-18-2014, 12:42
I've got a wee beast for you
Lex_Luthor
02-18-2014, 16:24
Nice! I love those older Mini's.
airborneranger
02-18-2014, 18:48
I've got a wee beast for you

That took longer than expected 🙈🙉🙊


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Gman
02-18-2014, 22:03
I've got a wee beast for you
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