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Seat belts

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 66M1NX came with a set of seat belts. They were an optional fitting so the belts were effectively an aftermarket accessory. I can understand why people found all sorts of lame excuses  not to use them. They were awkward, uncomfortable  and difficult to adjust. The ones fitted were also pretty worn out and looked disgusting. Well what should I expect from a cheap, ex paddock basher parts car :-) I had been it driving to and from work for 5 years with the original belts in place... they were awful BUT legal. The replacements were installed in 2019. The rear ones remained in place until I started the tidy up a few years ago. These are the rear seat items, lap only ...also note the "stylish" period correct seat cover  I did not think to take pictures of the front belts before starting the upgrade. They were lap-sash style with very awkward length adjustment. Looking at the caved in front seats and the belt length the previous driver must have been very large. The lower ...

Minx Wing Mirrors

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 Pictures of side mirrors mounted on doors Just a string of pictures of the door mirrors on my Minx. The mirrors came of a car of some sort, possibly a very rusty Hunter that also donated the shiny steelies on the Minx.   The left hand mirror was mounted further  back than the drivers side to allow for the driver position. I have short legs and so my placement may not suit people with different body size or shape. I stuck them in place with double side tape and gave them a "drive test" before finalising the location. The little Minx came into the workshop for a rub down and quick respray but serious rust under  the left side front guard caused it to become a full strip down. The inner guard repair was completed  but my house move this year (2026) had the removed left guard and grille sheet metal temporarily reattached with tek screws to allow me to trailer it all the 1200km to Brisbane. Now waiting for time to get back to the car work. Updating  and fixing ...

Minx adjusts my priorities....again December 2021

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   The 66 series VI Minx has pushed to the front of the work priority list again. What can I say she is a pushy little Minx and is or was currently running and road legal Just went over the brakes with all new seals to master and slaves. Found a blocked hose to the rear brakes which may have explained the poor braking. Jim Withers to the rescue and new hose to complete the job. Some pictures of it as work progressed The self adjusting rear slave cylinders had been played with by a previous owner and were non functional so a little re-engineering to make them work as they should. The design of the little ratchet adjusters seems strange to be with parts that look like they should be assembled differently. Some creative work was also needed with the handbrake  as it had also been "improved" by a previous repair. I think I slipped in a new inner to the handbrake cable ten years ago when I first got the car which seems to be about 15mm too long to get the adjustments r...