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July 2022 issue 72 28 FEATURES 14 14 MODIFIED 1979 MINI 95 PICK UP Ice cream van conversion by Whitby Morrison. 80 28 1966 1275CC MORRIS MINI COOPER S Original-condition well-travelled Cooper S. 54 54 MODIFIED MINI CITY E Clever styling with 1380cc motor. PAGE 79 64 1998 ROVER MINI PAUL SMITH LE Professionally-restored with subtle mods. SUBSCRIBE & SAVE 72 ARCHIVE: MARTIN DAVIDSON PT1 OF 2 1960s racing memories from a privateer racer. Check out our lastest subscription deal REGULARS 9 EDITOR’S WELCOME Karen’s guide to this issue’s highlights. 10 MINI SCENE Latest happenings in the world of Mini. 94 22 IN GEAR Cool products for you and your Mini. 49 MINI POSTERS Superb Mini art to brighten up your walls. 80 EVENT PICS: RIVIERA RUN Mini meet and road-run fun in Cornwall. 86 EVENT PICS: BRITISH MINI DAY Fab British Mini Club show at Himley Hall. 92 MINIS FOR SALE Minis and parts for sale in our free ads. 94 BLAST FROM THE PAST A look at past MiniWorld feature Minis. 97 NEXT ISSUE A sneak peek at the August 2022 cover. PAGE 96 BACK ISSUES Complete your MiniWorld collection 9c236b28-87c3-40e9-b0fe-88f40b5739e9MiniWorld July 2022 5
“If it is any consolation, many people fitted reflective plates to pre-1973 cars...” Is there an easy way to test for this? be very disappointed if this is the Windscreen washer bottles can be restored, to some extent. Richard Frost case but could you confirm for me? Left to right: restored, larger Mk3 bottle and small, original Liam Brown 1972 bottle plus a new reproduction large bottle for colour When the alternator bearings comparison. Expansion tanks do not restore as well; a cleaned are at fault they tend to rumble Black and silver number and bleached tank, for demonstration, from a VW Golf. rather than squeal. A squeal plates were allowed on cars normally indicates a belt-related manufactured before 1 January RESTORATION CORNER problem so I would suggest 1973 but this changed when spraying the belt and pulleys the 40 year classic ruling was PLASTIC BOTTLE with a li le silicone spray. If this adapted in more recent times RESTORATION instantly cures the noise it will and any car over 40 years old confirm the cause. If so, you could legally be fi ed with One of the last things you are likely to think should then remove the belt, clean them. It was not an intentional about when carrying out restoration work is the the pulleys and refit the belt, change but was a loophole in windscreen washer bo le. It doesn’t immediately adjusting it to the correct tension. the law. As of 1 January this stand out as a major component although You should also check that the year the UK DVLA has clamped it is a legal requirement for all UK Minis and pulleys line up correctly. Another down on this and only cars one which, if faulty along with the rest of the point to check is the condition manufactured before 1 January windscreen washer system, will fail the MOT. of the ba ery. The noise could 1980, and registered as historic also suggest that the alternator vehicles, can now legally be fi ed The bo le is actually a part to evaluate very is having to work very hard. with black and silver plates. early on in a resto as some types of bo le are only available second-hand and availability of many of Number plates With a restored Mini such as the other types can be sporadic. Some are also yours I can fully understand very expensive. If the bo le is in sound condition I started rebuilding my 1982 Mini why you want to fit black and and not split, cracked or leaking it can be reused a couple of years ago and expect silver number plates; it would and, although perfect restoration of many bo les to complete it in a couple of work even be er if you added a is not possible, a dirty, yellowed bo le can usually months. I have rebuilt it along a period registration number. In be dramatically improved in appearance when fully retro theme and have fi ed a Mk1 many other cases however, black cleaned outside and inside. The exterior can be grille and bumpers and Mk1 lights and silver plates look strange cleaned initially with washing up liquid and then, at the rear. My plan was to make on 1973-onwards cars. These when dry, with solvent such as white spirit to remove the Mini a full Mk1 lookalike apart cars were never fi ed with them any grease or tarry substances. Many marks can be from the door hinges and sliding originally in the UK so any car sanded out with wet and dry paper and the surface front windows. I was intending to a er ‘L’ suffix registration will look can be improved by polishing with metal polish. fit black and silver number plates incorrect. If it is any consolation, to complete the period look but many people fi ed reflective Washing up liquid works well inside the bo le have just been told that this is not plates to pre-1973 cars and many and a long-handled brush can be used for more legal despite my Mini being 40 cars from the very late 1960s stubborn deposits. Adding uncooked rice and years old in January this year. I will onwards were supplied with shaking the bo le can further remove deposits. them from new by the dealer. Beyond this, a fairly strong solution of domestic bleach can help restore a degree of whiteness to Fully-legal UK black and silver number plates on a 1964 Mini. Cars made on or after the plastic. Be especially careful to seal the bo le 1 January 1980 must display reflective plates when used on UK roads. if shaking it, particularly if using bleach, and wear appropriate protective gear. Some online videos suggest using hydrogen peroxide, which is normally used to bleach hair blonde, to bleach the plastic. I have tried this but found that it made li le or no improvement over standard, domestic bleach. Bleach or cleaning material of any kind will only remove surface discolouration; if the plastic itself is discoloured it cannot be restored to white or clear. Some later Minis had an expansion tank fi ed to the cooling system and these can be cleaned in a similar fashion although, from my experience with one removed from a VW Golf which was actually very dirty and discoloured, the results are nowhere near as good as they are with washer bo les. 9c236b28-87c3-40e9-b0fe-88f40b5739e9MiniWorld July 2022 35
[ Expert advice ] A well-maintained Mini, Reducing fuel with a nicely-tuned engine consumption and sensible use of power, is the way to help keep fuel Due to the current economic consumption to the minimum. conditions I, like many others, will have to ease off a bit in the amount I spend on my Mini and the amount I drive it. I still intend to use it and to maintain it well but wondered if you have any tips to cut the cost of Mini ownership whilst still enjoying it to the full? Freddy Davies This is a good question as, sadly, the cost of living rise will have a major impact on a lot of us. There are a number of things that can be done to help keep the cost of running your Mini down, ranging from very small to more drastic. The first thing is to keep maintaining the Mini to the highest standards, making sure that the engine is correctly set up and that the tyre pressures are correct. This will ensure maximum efficiency and minimum fuel consumption. I would also recommend using TOP QUESTION 998 tuning programme I bought a 998cc Mini a few years back and have driven it sporadically since then while I was saving up to improve the performance. It drives quite well but it is slow and the brakes also need improving. What is the best way to go about starting to tune the engine? Is it be er to start with Stage 1 and move through the stages or try and go for Stage 3 straight away? I will be carrying out most of the work myself. Greg Wallis The first thing to do is to assess the Don’t modify your engine if it is a mega-miler. Rebuild it first. condition of your engine as much tuning is inadvisable if your engine quality rebuild with a tu rided crank and balanced bo om has covered a high mileage. If it’s end, a fast road cam and Stage 2 or Stage 3 cylinder a high-miler you really should rebuild it first. head will make for a very nice and long-lasting engine. If the engine is low mileage and/or very sound then a Don’t forget that the gearbox will probably need Stage 1 kit is a very good starting point, especially if you rebuilding too, depending upon condition and whether are going the DIY route. From there fit a good Stage 2 it has previously been a ended to. A er any tuning or Stage 3 head and electronic ignition. Either retain the work has been done you should get the car fully set up SU 1½” HS4 carb or fit twin 1¼” SUs. The twins will make on a rolling road. From this point of view it will save the engine more responsive. If you choose to rebuild the money to go for the maximum tune straight away. engine, and have sufficient budget, then going straight to a higher state of tune makes sense. A complete, high- 36 July 2022 MiniWorl9d c236b28-87c3-40e9-b0fe-88f40b5739e9
super unleaded petrol; this may and, if things do get really tight, repeaters are only required to be UK Minis first sound more expensive but it lay the Mini up as you would makes the engine run be er and for winter and buy only laid-up present on UK Minis first used on used on, or after, 1 more cleanly. It also contains insurance cover at a reduced or a er 1 April 1986. I agree that April 1986 should less ethanol and therefore is less price. Think before switching the wings do look slightly cleaner be fitted with side likely to cause problems if the to laid-up mid-term, though, as without side repeaters but, in repeater indicators. Mini is not used as o en. Drive o en it will not save money and as economically as possible, just means you cannot drive your their defence, they are not really especially in built-up areas. When Mini on the road. If you tax your on the open road or through Mini yearly in the UK, but only very obtrusive and they are, a er bends you can still indulge in a use it for six months, then SORN small amount of more spirited it and you will get some tax back all, a safety measure so do think it driving where it is safe to do so, from DVLA. You can also save but try to limit it if you want to be money by buying a subscription over before you delete them. fuel-efficient. A small amount of to MiniWorld rather than buying smooth, but brisk, driving will still it monthly from the newsagent. make you smile. Think torque, not flat-out in the lower gears. Also, Retro styling always drive like an advanced driver: anticipate hazards and I have bought a late 1985 Mini ease off the accelerator sooner, and will be replacing all the usual this reduces the amount of panels, followed by a complete braking required which will not repaint. I would like to lose the only save fuel but also make you side repeater indicator lamps a be er, safer, driver. Drive in on the front wings by fi ing fine weather only so you won’t earlier type wings; can you tell have to wash the Mini as o en. me if it is legal to do this? Jane Robson In other areas, try negotiating when it comes to insurance You can legally fit the earlier renewal. You may be surprised type of wings to your Mini as side how much money this can save THE GREAT Orange cars ORANGE ltwaThb1thee9eriros7Me6c1io0ashMlrsualrortaipsehtnioeCcfdrrtaroueSarmrashgeroreltafwyhrinno7e.gm0tehse. CRAZE If we look back to the pre-war years and paid the repairer extra to respray the whole car in most cars tended to be finished Bronze Yellow. The car had been grey originally, I believe. in dark colours. A er the war, and through the 1950s, lighter and As the 1980s approached, Bronze Yellow was out as it brighter colours such as greys, light looked really dated and colours like it did not reappear blues, reds and whites started to for a long time. I really liked the colour in its day and gain popularity. This continued up to still do. I o en have to fight the temptation to change the later 1960s and then, as the 70s the colour of my own Yellow Mini to Bronze Yellow. were on the horizon, bright yellows and oranges arrived. Ford, in many ways, led the way here and other manufacturers followed. British Leyland launched ‘Bronze Yellow’ across several models in their range. Bronze Yellow, which was really orange, and the equivalent from other car manufacturers, suddenly became the colour to have. Lots of new Minis appeared in Bronze Yellow and the craze went a lot further than new cars. Resprays in Bronze Yellow were commonplace. Some were done at home and really shouldn’t have been done at all. Some were professionally done; I remember someone who worked with my father damaged his Austin 1100 9c236b28-87c3-40e9-b0fe-88f40b5739e9MiniWorld July 2022 37
[ Mini driveshafts a nd CV joints ] Periodically checking drivesha condition is essential maintenance on a Mini. They are also easy to refurbish. Words and photos: Tim Mundy. Check, maintain and restore Mini drivesha s and CV joints D riveshafts are among the driveshaft there is one of three If you are looking for second- components on a Mini that types of universal joint. In order hand shafts then be aware that rarely get any attention until of introduction these are: rubber there are a few variations of OE Mini there is a problem. This is coupling; Hardy Spicer; offset driveshaft. The original Hardy Spicer because all types of Mini driveshaft and sphere plunging (or pot) joints. shafts are slightly shorter than the CV joints are generally quite reliable and rubber-coupling type, although do not often cause problems until they Outer joints they are interchangeable. From the have covered a very high mileage. The start, Automatic Minis used Hardy usual reason for maintenance and repair At the outboard, ‘wheel end’ of each Spicers simply because rubber is when one or more of the rubber gaiters shaft there will be one of two types of couplings would not physically fit splits and this will nowadays mean an constant velocity joint fitted. Firstly, the available space. At the general MOT failure in the UK. Regardless of the small outer constant velocity joint change-over point to pot joints, whether the car has failed the MOT, which has a 1 ⁄ ” hub nut and which Auto Minis received a pot joint diff. split gaiters need immediate attention was originally fitted to all drum-braked used with Hardy Spicer couplings. as the lubricant escapes and water and Minis and the 997/998 Coopers with 7” dirt will enter the joint, resulting in rapid front discs. Secondly, there is the large There are some very ‘thin’ pot joint failure of the joint, potentially dangerous outer CV joint, requiring a 1 ⁄ ” hub driveshafts around; Leyland fitted these breakage and a much bigger repair bill. nut and this joint is fitted to all Minis for around a year and then reverted to with 7.5” and 8.4” front disc brakes. the normal type. Although there is no Different models of Mini over the evidence that these shafts break more years have used slightly different Drivesha s easily, they are probably best avoided driveshaft arrangements. All types on a very high performance Mini. of shaft, by necessity, are jointed at There are three types of standard Having said that, some people fit them either end to allow for steering and driveshaft: rubber coupling, as to competition Minis to save weight. suspension movement. The shafts are fitted to drum-braked Minis, and of unequal length; the left-hand shaft the 997/998 Cooper; Hardy Spicer Mini drivesha is the shorter of the two when viewed for 1960s and 70s Cooper S models from a car occupant’s point of view. and early Automatics; pot joint interchangeability driveshaft were fitted to all manual Inner joints transmission Minis 1973-onwards Mini driveshafts can be interchanged and Automatics from around 1977. to some degree. The usual reason At the inboard end of each Mini for doing this is to upgrade the early rubber coupling type to pot joints. For Reconditioned driveshafts. this, pot joint shafts will be needed, as Before, left, and afterwards. well as the inner pot joints themselves, as pot joint inboard splined ends will only fit into pot joints. All inboard joint changes require the correct type of output shafts from the diff., which means stripping down the diff. The inner splined end is the same on both Hardy Spicer and rubber coupling and the sliding flanges are interchangeable provided that the diff output shafts and flanges are changed to match at the same time. All types of shaft will fit onto both the large and small CV joint. This is particularly useful when upgrading a drum-braked Mini to disc brakes. Left and right driveshafts are of different length and are not interchangeable under normal circumstances. 38 July 2022 MiniWorl9d c236b28-87c3-40e9-b0fe-88f40b5739e9
12 Mini driveshafts are hard-worked components and, Inner joints come in three different varieties. The early although long lasting, they do need periodic attention. up-to-1973 rubber coupling type is photographed here. Outer CV joints come in drum (and 997/8 Cooper) and disc varieties. Maintenance is the same on both types. 4 3 The most common type of Mini driveshaft, the pot joint, was The 1275cc Mini Cooper S was fitted with Hardy Spicer used from 1973 (Automatics later) until the end of production. inboard joints from 1966 until production ended in 1971, as were Autos until the introduction of pot joints. 5 6 The most common reason today for CV joint To remove a driveshaft it is necessary to split maintenance is a split rubber boot or gaiter. the steering swivel and track rod joints… 9c236b28-87c3-40e9-b0fe-88f40b5739e9MiniWorld July 2022 39
[ Mini driveshafts a nd CV joints ] 8 7 ...and remove the split pin. Then release the driveshaft nut. Once the shaft is off the car the CV joint(s) can be removed Once the inner joint has been dealt with (see box 8) the hub from the shaft. Removing outer joints and pot joints entails can be lifted out and supported to protect the brake hose. cutting the gaiter ties and pulling back the gaiter. The Rubber coupling and Hardy Spicer inners can be partly left joint can then be hit with a clean, soft-faced hammer. on the car, as can pot joints, if the joint is split on the car. Pot joints can be levered out whole, and this is the correct 10 method, but the engine/transmission oil must be drained from the sump first. Full details of the way to remove each type of shaft assembly can be found in workshop manuals. 9 It is vital to ensure that the joint is caught and not Always check the condition of the outer CV circlip and replace allowed to fall on the floor. If you are lucky, as I was it with a new one if it appears to be damaged or broken. with this one, the joint will just move down the splines slightly and can then be removed by hand. 12 11 If the CV gaiter is split and any dirt has found its way into the joint then the joint should In any case the joint should be thoroughly either be dismantled, and all parts inspected and cleaned, or the joint should be replaced. greased either with the sachet provided with a new rubber gaiter kit... 40 July 2022 MiniWorl9d c236b28-87c3-40e9-b0fe-88f40b5739e9
13 14 …as shown here for both outer CVs and inner pot joints Check inner pot joint shafts for wear. If they seem to be worn or (above) or grease such as Granville CV grease. Always damaged then,oil will be able to leak past the differential seals... use the best quality parts for increased longevity. 16 15 …which should always be inspected for damage, and replaced Pot joints are less easy to completely dismantle. If any dirt if necessary, when the shafts are removed from the car. has found its way inside, then it is best to renew the joint. 17 18 The stripped driveshafts can be inspected, degreased and Depending upon the condition, and the degree of restoration cleaned. Check the condition of the splines at the ends. intended, the shafts can be de-rusted easily using a bench grinder with a wire wheel attachment. Shafts can rust quite badly and sometimes need a lot of cleaning up. 9c236b28-87c3-40e9-b0fe-88f40b5739e9MiniWorld July 2022 41
[ Mini driveshafts and CV joints ] 20 19 These Mini driveshafts cleaned up well with a rotary wire brush. It is absolutely Once any rust has been removed it essential to make sure that all lumps of rust are completely removed. is essential to ensure that there is no grit in the splines and circlips. 21 22 Before painting, clean the driveshafts again with brake I primed these driveshafts with etch primer… cleaner and wipe. This may be required several times as it is surprising how much grease can stay in the machining marks on the shafts, even after initial degreasing and de-rusting. 23 24 ...before coating them with Chassis Black. If you need to A pair of fully restored and assembled shafts for a pre-1973 refit the shafts fairly quickly then spray Chassis Black is Mini: the gaiter clips still need fastening in this picture. better than brush-painted as it will dry and fully harden Many gaiter kits will come with cable tie plastic clips. faster. The paint needs to be fully hard before reassembly. 42 July 2022 MiniWorl9d c236b28-87c3-40e9-b0fe-88f40b5739e9
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[ Our Minis ] Logbook MiniWorldstaffand writers reporting on their month in, under and around Minis... Richard The Anomaly Crawford As I was wrapping up my first ever Logbook entry in the Issachar June issue, we received a large shipment of Mini parts from England. Included in the boxes that arrived on our Car: 1974 Canadian Mini 1000 doorstep, here in Canada, were the parts my son Eli Info: This is my 15-year-old son Eli’s first car required to make progress on his Mini, Issachar. Spec: Original 998cc engine with Stage 1 tuning kit T he 1974 Canadian-spec. Mini driveshafts and replace the worn rubber This project was a has been off the road for several components at the same time. He was great excuse to add a years. It had a major oil leak so a excited to make some serious progress new ¾” drive socket drain pan has sat under it since on his Mini and I was looking forward to set to our toolbox. it arrived in our garage. Eli determined having less motor oil on my garage floor. that the cause of the leak was the oil Removing seal located where the right driveshaft Early one morning he drained the the damper enters the differential. We decided that, oil in anticipation of removing the while letting since replacing the seal would require driveshafts. Starting on the passenger the oil drain. removing the driveshaft, he should side (right side if in the car), Eli raised take the opportunity to refurbish both his Mini and removed the wheel. He pulled out the split pin securing the castle nut then reinstalled the wheel. Lowering the car to put weight on the tyre, Eli used a large socket to loosen the castle nut, raised his Mini again and steadied it with an axle stand on each corner. He removed the damper, disconnected the upper and lower ball joints then detached the track rod end. With all this apart he was able to pivot the hub out of the way. He supported the hub on a small box to give access to the driveshaft without disturbing the hydraulic brake system. I gave him a hand by crawling under his car and knocking out the pot joint, causing the driveshaft to release. With the driveshaft on the workbench he was able to dismantle, clean and inspect it accurately. He installed new inner and outer rubber boots and used the supplied grease pouches to re-grease the moving parts. He replaced the all-important differential oil seal with hopes that it would actually resolve the oil leak. When he purchased the Mini it had Mini Sport Adjusta Ride trumpets installed on the rear but retained the original front trumpets. In a box of parts that came with the Mini, Eli found ‘new’ adjustable trumpets. These front Adjusta Ride trumpets were still in their original 1990’s packaging so, while the driveshaft was out, we took the opportunity to replace the front trumpet. We do not yet have a cone compression tool so 44 July 2022 MiniWorl9d c236b28-87c3-40e9-b0fe-88f40b5739e9
Inspecting the pot Preparing the joint and other driveshaft for components. reassembly. “In a box of parts Replacing the that came with faulty differential the Mini, Eli found oil seal. ‘new’ adjustable trumpets.” we chose to use a reciprocating saw to Adjusta Ride cut the old trumpet out. The trumpet trumpets still had almost 50 years of crud holding in their original it to the rubber cone and this resulted 90’s packaging. in the need for a variety of power tools and a great deal of brute force. After an extended period of aggressive behaviour the old trumpet was detached from the rubber cone and lying in pieces on the floor. The adjustable trumpet fitted into place without any special tools. One freshly refurbished driveshaft was installed and the hub was reunited with its supporting arms, using new rubber dust covers for the ball joints. Everything was torqued to specifications and the wheel was installed. Eli lowered his Mini then torqued the castle nut, turning it to the next cavity to expose the hole for the split pin. He again lifted his car, removed the wheel and installed a shiny new stainless steel split pin. Side one was done and the sun was setting in the sky. The following day he carried out the same procedure on the driver’s side to refurbish the driveshaft, replace the differential oil seal and rubber components. Removing the trumpet on side two was similar to the first except it required even more persuasion. He had » 9c236b28-87c3-40e9-b0fe-88f40b5739e9MiniWorld July 2022 45
[ Our Minis ] his Mini up and down on the jack several his Mini. I had ordered the wheel and times to adjust the trumpets and get the tyre package on a Tuesday evening “Less than 72 ride height just right. I’m sure he will from England and, on Friday of the hours and the be adjusting them several more times same week, it was delivered to us here package had as they settle into place. Once Issachar in Canada. Less than 72 hours and travelled across was finally on the ground he added the package had travelled across the the Atlantic fresh 20W-50 oil. During the project it Atlantic Ocean and was being prepared Ocean...” was realised that the left-side engine in gift-wrap. He had been drooling mount was no longer intact. Luckily over pictures of these five-spoke A reciprocating saw was I had a spare one in our collection of wheels for months and was surprised utilised to cut out the parts so he was able to fit his young to receive the gift. Yokohama A032R original trumpets. hands in under the radiator and, as a tyres were chosen as they provide team, we replaced the engine mount. copious amounts of grip and look the part. He eagerly fitted Issachar with his Eli received an early birthday gift new shoes and they look fantastic. in the form of wheels and tyres for Persuasion was required to separate the old trumpets from the rubber cones. Everything was reassembled and torqued to specification. 46 July 2022 MiniWorl9d c236b28-87c3-40e9-b0fe-88f40b5739e9
Eli, holding an Fitting new early birthday gift. shoes to Issachar. Issachar is now sitting lower and sporting new wheels and tyres. This project was a great opportunity be done before going for an Ontario Richard’s contacts: for Eli to get his hands dirty and gain Safety Standards Certificate inspection some experience wrenching on his but Issachar is looking pretty, sitting Mini Sport USA: Mini. He did the majority of the work lower on his new wheels and tyres. I https://usa.minisport.com while I took pictures and jotted down know you might not believe me but, National Auto Parts Association: notes for my new gig with MiniWorld. at present, Eli’s Mini has no oil leaks www.napacanada.com He is now one step closer to having and the electrical system is working Ontario Mini Group on his Mini ready for the road with the perfectly. Being a Mini I am sure the www.facebook.com deadline being his 16th birthday, when leaks will come and electrical issues he anticipates getting his driver’s will arise but, for the moment, we will licence. There is still a lot of work to enjoy Issachar the Anomaly. 9c236b28-87c3-40e9-b0fe-88f40b5739e9MiniWorld July 2022 47
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