technical

Body Section.

Welcome to the new body section iof the MK1 Performance Conversions web site. This section is dedicated to useful information regarding the specification and restoration of the body shells of all the Mini variants. So far you will find drop diagrammes, paint chip cards and other body related info.

Vertical Alignment Diagram.

This diagram shows all the vertical alignment points you must use to make sure that your mini is straight! Use it in conjunction with the "Subframe alignment Drawing" below.

Subframe Alignment Diagram.

When used in conjunction with the diagram above you can make absolutely certain that your Mini is "Square & True" an essential starting point for any sort of performance work or restoration.

Vertical Alignment Diagram (Moke).

This is indeed a rare beast! The illusive Vertical alignment diagram for the Mini Moke, this example is for the 1098cc Australian Moke, but can be used for any Moke as long as you allow for the variation in wheel size. All English and early Australian Mokes had 10" wheels, most of Australian production had 13" & the late Portugese Mokes went onto 12". Thanks to Geir Hansen in Norway for the details.

Original Austin / Morris Paint Chip Cards.

Check out the original details of your paint colour. Click on the image opposite for access to a number of original Paint Chip Cards.

Spit Roast Your Mini.

The ultimate Mini Restoration tool!

If you are planning on restoring an early Mini there is one piece of equipment that is absolutely essential. The Mini Spit. Similar to the Painting jig used in the factory the Mini spit will make it 1000 times easier to carry out a shell restoration. Click on the image opposite for a fantastic how to do it guide courtesy of "Mini Mike in British Columbia, Canada.

BMC "Engine Green".

After much debate and discussion over the last few weeks. I have carried out a number of back to back tests of various different paint shades that have at one time or another been suggested as "The original" BMC engine green.
I can now confirm with 100% certainty that the most commonly used colour on BMC engines was British Standard Middle Bronze Green (BS 223). Some engines were painted in a darker green that I stongly believe to be Dark Bronze Green.
I will be posting pictures of these comparisons in the very near future.

	Vertical Alignment Diagram. This diagram shows all the vertical alignment points you must use to make sure that your mini is straight! Use it in conjunction with the "Subframe alignment Drawing" below.
	Subframe Alignment Diagram. When used in conjunction with the diagram above you can make absolutely certain that your Mini is "Square & True" an essential starting point for any sort of performance work or restoration.
	Vertical Alignment Diagram (Moke). This is indeed a rare beast! The illusive Vertical alignment diagram for the Mini Moke, this example is for the 1098cc Australian Moke, but can be used for any Moke as long as you allow for the variation in wheel size. All English and early Australian Mokes had 10" wheels, most of Australian production had 13" & the late Portugese Mokes went onto 12". Thanks to Geir Hansen in Norway for the details.
	Original Austin / Morris Paint Chip Cards. Check out the original details of your paint colour. Click on the image opposite for access to a number of original Paint Chip Cards.
	Spit Roast Your Mini. The ultimate Mini Restoration tool! If you are planning on restoring an early Mini there is one piece of equipment that is absolutely essential. The Mini Spit. Similar to the Painting jig used in the factory the Mini spit will make it 1000 times easier to carry out a shell restoration. Click on the image opposite for a fantastic how to do it guide courtesy of "Mini Mike in British Columbia, Canada.
	BMC "Engine Green". After much debate and discussion over the last few weeks. I have carried out a number of back to back tests of various different paint shades that have at one time or another been suggested as "The original" BMC engine green. I can now confirm with 100% certainty that the most commonly used colour on BMC engines was British Standard Middle Bronze Green (BS 223). Some engines were painted in a darker green that I stongly believe to be Dark Bronze Green. I will be posting pictures of these comparisons in the very near future.