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They look great

I think you need a coat of something else to seal the etch before a top coat, epoxy primer would be a good choice. Personally I'd use exoxy primer then a coat of chassis black enamel as it's not as hard as Smoothrite so less likely to chip. Then finish off with a decent spray on wax, I use Bilt Hamb...

Electrolytic rust removal does seen to work well but I always use citric acid. It's very safe (used in bath bombs so can go down the drain) and if left for long enough, a couple of days maybe, will remove even deep seated rust. It's dead cheap too.

Try this

https://www.morrisminorowners.co.uk/vie ... php?t=9561

I had a similar problem before the re-build and added a fillet to the bottom edge using a window seal I had in. It pushed between the runners and the glass (no picture of the front bit bit sorry). I had used the softer, comes on a roll, runners so not sure if the normal type will be flexible enough ...

Did you put a bead of sealant between the interior wooden trim and the glass runners before screwing them on?

If the dizzy has a black module attached to the side then it's probably off a 90's Mini. I still have the original one on my 91 Cooper and I've rarely had the cap off as when I do everything is clean and how it should be. The modules are available from Mini specialists if needed. If it's the Accuspa...

I didn't attempt it with the glass fitted but while I was fitting a new wood frame I fitted new seals. I found that prising with thin screw driver pushed up between the seal and the metal frame did the job easily. A smear of red rubber grease helped push the glass and the new seal in nicely. https:/...

My tyre place calls the ones you need taxi valves

I've used Ariel washing powder and hot water in various plastic screen wash and header tanks. Left over night it does a pretty good job. If it's rusty stains then you could also try a spoon full of citric acid if the washing powder doesn't work.

Great stuff Sugru. The little door bump stops I made (before my last post) for my Commer camper are still there and intact, can't believe it's over seven years ago

Here's where I got mine

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/370355728382

Yes I did fit a K&N element, I borrowed it out of my Mini Cooper when it was off the road for resto. Now the Mini is back up and running I've fitted an ordinary paper element in the Minor until I find a reasonably priced K&N (they are around £50 new). They are a performance add on and with s...

Something like this https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/354216584335?hash=item5278f4248f:g:5kkAAOSwlQFi882S&amdata=enc%3AAQAHAAAAsDUMyB%2BbEHmju9nHn%2Fgo1bBYFAirt8h54O0m1E8QX5Xqo7cCKimNmJO5JTb0HaRpwgMdeLBJJftY4xJCEtJ0tWkZHF3g9h1%2BF9aAfSliif6KdU6Sky6p7oVk2kfp70Go8885Som3WNx0R%2FfR4oMu5rje3hUeQ%2FpStw7Ltq...

I've started using Harley Wax, pure carnauba wax. Goes on like melted butter and polishes up lovely

Thanks for that link, I need an engine plate for my '91 Cooper

Yes that's the one. I left the hole open where I cut the inlet off, you don't really need the extra holes but as I'd fitted a K&N element I thought the extra air flow would be beneficial. This set up has been proven by Keith Calver to be more efficient than a K&N cone and it's a lot quieter ...

I'm pretty sure that air box will foul on the fuel pump and maybe the battery.
I used a standard Mini air box but cut the inlet tract off and drilled a couple more holes on the outside to allow a bit more air in. You will also need a matching elbow to fit the filter

I did the same and bought a new pump after failing to get the original pump working properly with an overhaul kit, turned out expensive :-? As for squirreling away stuff that will come in handy one day - I'm in the process of re-arranging my garage/workshop and embarrassed with some of the absolute ...

My traveller was bumped a few years ago and sounds like similar damage to yours. It was repaired without complaint from the insurance company, I just needed to get a couple of estimates and an assessor came to have a look. I did have the culprits details though and he admitted full liability. https:...