Silverghost
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Ok, not sure where to post this, here or in the restoration forum, so I'll begin here. I too am owned by my car - a 1963/4 Mini Traveller. I have been told that it may be a 63 because it has a floor mounted starter button. However many components - ie wiper motor, horn - are stamped 64. Any thoughts?
Things I need help on:
1) Production stats. Does anyone know how many Trav's were built in 63/64 and also total production?
2) My car still has it's orig british plates. They are a tad dishevelled - which is to say they are dinged and dented. What options do I have to restoring or repairing them? I'd really like to maintain as much orinality as possible.
3) The duct tube for the heater needs help. The outer casing is in reasonable shape but the inner coil is shot. What have others done to repair/replace this tube? I have contemplated sliding a smaller flex tube inside the original outer sleeve....shhh, don't tell! LoL
4) My car is positive ground. I do drive it a bit and am thinking of changing to negative ground. Pros, cons? This would be done more as a matter of modern convenience - ie radio, plug in for the cell charger, etc. I enjoy my car and wish to make it more user friendly...
And of coursee any other suggestions or things others have done to make their cars more drivable.... and NO, throwing a tow rope on to a passing Semi is not acceptable!!! LOL
Ok, thanks in advance, this ought to be an interesting discussion for a while!
Peter
Things I need help on:
1) Production stats. Does anyone know how many Trav's were built in 63/64 and also total production?
2) My car still has it's orig british plates. They are a tad dishevelled - which is to say they are dinged and dented. What options do I have to restoring or repairing them? I'd really like to maintain as much orinality as possible.
3) The duct tube for the heater needs help. The outer casing is in reasonable shape but the inner coil is shot. What have others done to repair/replace this tube? I have contemplated sliding a smaller flex tube inside the original outer sleeve....shhh, don't tell! LoL
4) My car is positive ground. I do drive it a bit and am thinking of changing to negative ground. Pros, cons? This would be done more as a matter of modern convenience - ie radio, plug in for the cell charger, etc. I enjoy my car and wish to make it more user friendly...
And of coursee any other suggestions or things others have done to make their cars more drivable.... and NO, throwing a tow rope on to a passing Semi is not acceptable!!! LOL
Ok, thanks in advance, this ought to be an interesting discussion for a while!
Peter