Dad and his mini
Since my father has taken up the cause and purchased a 1974 ;) mini of his own, I thought it prudent to let Him post to this blog. He’ll be able to give the perspective from the east side of the state.
Cooper Stripes
Why do they have names like boats? or famous diamonds...
This is purely superficial, it is for the joy and happiness this little car brings for me. A selfish, male, materialistic, hormonal vomiting for my senses. I am reluctant to share, because I am taking a risk to expose the intensity of my feelings as a joy and a sickness.
Was there a good car in 1974?
I’ve been thinking about this for awhile. I’ve owned a 1974 Mazda Rx3, my dad had a 1974 TR6, my folks had a 1974 Pinto, and it was the year of the Gremlin vs Pacer, Vega VS Pinto. I think they were really all crap. I was living in Detroit in 1974, thinking the year was cursed for cars even then, I’ve never liked the 70’s Camaro’s or Firebirds. Dodge seems to have the most timeless autos from that era, as far as Ford is concerned, that’s the year we got the Mustang II, pretty much a model every Mustang owner wished never existed.
Anyone have a Mini from the 70’s? I’m guessing mid 70’s Mini’s were fine (some evidence to support my theory). The Mini my father just brought down from Canada.
Other than that if you see 1974 near any car listing on Craigs list, just keep going.
Need to replace ball joints on the Mini this winter and I came across this great tutorial by Mini addicts. Chuck at SAMOA reminds all that ball joint lapping can put the joint out of tolerance and might not be shimmable. I agree and will only lightly lap my balls.
I tell my friends EVERYTHING you can think of has already been done to a mini.
Don’t try this at home…
Until next year…..when things dry out.
My favorite winterizing list
I like this one because it recommends putting the battery on a tender. Something I do (even though they cost a lot) chargers are great at keeping the battery fresh, and a mini battery is strange enough I don’t want to look for one until I absolutely have to.
Obviously a rally replica, sounds like a VERY healthy mini
