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The front suspension and subframe came out of the original mini so I will
adapt them to fit the 1275 engine and automatic transmission. I also have 2
spare subframes and 2 full sets of hubs with disk brakes for 12 inch wheels.
I am going to rebuild the system with the original 10 inch wheels and leadin
shoe brakes but if they are as bad as i remember I will convert to the 4 pot
austin 1300 disks I have and if thats not up to where i want to be with
brakes i will change to honda brakes on 13 inch wheels. I want to stay
fairly original but I dont mess about with poor brakes.
the original subframe before cleanup
the subframe after cleanup and repainting with hammerite.
I also had to unfortunately retap the mounting plates with 5/16th 24tpi or 5/16unf threads and will make my own grade 10.9 mounting bolts, I have the bolts but need to get some sleeves turned for them.
here are the suspension arms (no emails of anyone who might be a purist and only want them done in black
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