| Began life as a 1963 Almond Green Austin Mini Cooper Mark I (997cc). Built November 14, 1962 in the UK and despatched to Los Angeles November 15, 1962. Over the years many Cooper S upgrades have been added. I purchased this Mini in November of 2003 and began this transformation January 2004. Upgrades are dated and listed in the right hand column | ||||
| DESCRIPTION | AS OF JUNE 1, 2004 | AS OF MARCH 1, 2007 | ||
| Engine | 1275 | 1275 A+ .020 Over | ||
| Flywheel | Stock | Lightened and Balanced | ||
| Pistons | Stock .030 | 9.75 to 1 - .020 over | ||
| Cam timing | Stock | Dual Chain with Tensioner and Adjustable Timing Gear | ||
| Distributor | Lucas 23D Vacumn Advance with Pertronix Ignitor electronic ignition | 123 Mechanical Advance with 16 preprogrammed advance curves | ||
| Gauges | See Below | All Autometer Electronic Gauges including Speedo and Fuel Gauge | ||
| Suspension | See Below | Adjustable Front Sway Bar | ||
| Seats | Black Vinyl | Purple and Yellow Leather | ||
| Sound System | See Below | Back seat was installed and speakers installed under back seat | ||
| DESCRIPTION | AS OF APRIL 1, 2004 | AS OF JUNE 1, 2004 | ||
| Gearbox | 4 spd 4 syncro Remote | 5 speed 5 Syncro Rod Change | ||
| Engine Cam | Mild | Kent 266 Fast Street | ||
| Wheels | Cosmic 10x5 | Minator 10x6 | ||
| DESCRIPTION | AS OF DEC 31, 2003 | AS OF APRIL 1, 2004 | ||
| Color | Black | Purple/Yellow - MyBackYard Paint and Body | ||
| Engine | 1275 | 1275 | ||
| Head | Austin America | APT Rework with Rimflo Oversize Valves, ISKY Dual Valve Springs | ||
| Crank | Stock | APT Rework and Bearings | ||
| Cam | Mild | Mild | ||
| Clutch | ? | Blue(Street 1300) | ||
| Diaphram | ? | Blue(Street 1300) | ||
| Gear Ratio | 3.76 | 3.44 | ||
| Fuel System | Twin HS2 Carbs | Single HIF6 Carb | ||
| Exhaust Manifold | Cast Cooper S | Maniflow LCB | ||
| Disc Brakes | 7 Inch Cooper | 7.5 Inch Cooper S and Tapered Bearings | ||
| Suspension | Stock - Dry Rubber Cone | Red Coil Springs, Adjustable HiLo's Front and Rear, Adjustable Camber Front and Rear, Adjustable Front Caster, Adjustable Rear Toe | ||
| Shocks | Stock | GAZ Adjustable Gas Dyno'd | ||
| Steering | Stock | MkII Quick Ratio | ||
| Distributor | Lucas 23D Vacumn Advance, Points | Lucas 23D Vacumn Advance with Pertronix Ignitor electronic ignition | ||
| Gauges | Speedo, Tach, Oil Pressure, Water Temp | Speedo, Tach, Oil Pressure Oil Temp, Water Temp, Voltage | ||
| Sound System | Engine and Rattles | Sony Xplode and 600 watt speakers | ||
| Dash Board | Stock Center Pod | Custom Aluminum by Jacqueline Craft | ||
| Roll Cage | Not Installed | Single Bar Padded | ||
| Misc Upgrades | Wood Steering Wheel | |||
| NOS Wood Shift Knob | ||||
| Repaired Pan | ||||
| Replaced Battery Box | ||||
| POR-15 Undercoating | ||||
| POR-15 Engine Paint | ||||
| Auto Meter Elec Gauges | ||||
| APC Tachometer | ||||
| Braided Hoses | ||||
| New Carpet Throughout | ||||
| New Nuts/Bolts Throughout | ||||
| Sound Proofing | ||||
| New Lucas Fuel Pump | ||||
| New Lucas Switches | ||||
| New Rubber Window Seals | ||||