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    MK1 Mini body assembly diagram ?

    Righto, I realise they're not that popular on here but I'm about to go balls deep into restoring a MK1 Mini shell. I've not had any experience with MK1s, I've patched up a MK3 before but this one looks very different around the A-post area, especially with the extra stiffening for the external door hinges. Due to tinworm there's not a lot of structure left around the A-posts and I'm a little unsure exactly how it's all meant to go together.

    Is there any form of assembly diagram available which shows how the front end is meant to be assembled? I don't mind having to buy a manual if it has the information I need.

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    Re: MK1 Mini body assembly diagram ?

    I've got an early workshop manual and a body panel catalogue. MK1 a panels are easier than mk3s btw.Main thing is that all of the panels are available for minis.
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    Re: MK1 Mini body assembly diagram ?

    Quote Originally Posted by Pushrod King View Post
    Main thing is that all of the panels are available for minis.
    I know, I've just bought half of them!

    If you (or anyone else for that matter) have got a diagram of how the inner and outer A panels meet the A-posts and inner wings, I'd appreciate a copy.
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    Re: MK1 Mini body assembly diagram ?

    Have you thought of the Mini Cooper register http://www.minicooper.org/index.htm, there used to be guys on there with a lot of experience restoring old Mk1/2 Coopers which have the same bodyshell as yours

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    Re: MK1 Mini body assembly diagram ?

    Did you ever have any luck finding those diagrams?? .... Looking for something similar myself!!

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    Re: MK1 Mini body assembly diagram ?

    Not as yet, the whole thing kind of got put on the back burner when I lost my job anyway.
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    Re: MK1 Mini body assembly diagram ?

    My father inlaw has a 63 Morris mini traveller and a 67 Austin mini countryman the one is stripped ready for resto so I can take pics of any bits if you want?

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    Re: MK1 Mini body assembly diagram ?

    Hi

    I've restored a few minis now including a van which has the same external hinges as a mk1. This website is great for showing all the panels involved. Not necessarly the cheapest.
    http://www.somerfordmini.co.uk/eshop...id=2&chapter=1
    All i would say is heritage A panels fit alot better than repo. Also the metal is thicker on heritage panels. Which is more important as these hold the doors on in mk1's

    Get registered on here http://www.theminiforum.co.uk/forums...php?&Itemid=45

    Theres loads of people who offer advice and are helpful

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    Re: MK1 Mini body assembly diagram ?

    Nearly 2 years late but here are some scans of the old panel catalogues that I've got.




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