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Post by Tight Git on Oct 15, 2007 18:30:45 GMT
Just joined the group!! My name is Alastair
I have a 1966 Morris Mini Moke, and hoping to start restoration in time for the london to Brighton in May 08!!
I know a couple of Mini owners on this very site.
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Post by joski on Oct 15, 2007 18:34:27 GMT
Hi there!  Welcome to the mad house! ;D Keep an eye out for 'Paul1275' - he loves Mokes so watch out!  ;D   |
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Post by Tight Git on Oct 15, 2007 18:35:39 GMT
I will, do i take it from his name he has a 1275 moke?
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Post by Simon1275mpi on Oct 15, 2007 18:36:24 GMT
Welcome to the party ;D, first moke in our part of the world too. Nice one. Would love one!  Any plans for the moke to back to basics? Simon |
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Post by Tight Git on Oct 15, 2007 18:37:59 GMT
Hahah thanks!
Urrm im not sure what u mean buy back to basics?? if your talking about restoring the moke back to its original parts as much as possible, then yes i am.!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 15, 2007 18:43:26 GMT
Hiya, welcome to the forum
Look forward to seeing the finished peice of art next year lol.
Daz
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Post by Simon1275mpi on Oct 15, 2007 18:43:49 GMT
Yep, basics as in original as a moke gets. No fancy hard top or carpets ;D Plenty of help available if your ever in need. |
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Post by Tight Git on Oct 15, 2007 18:46:10 GMT
Thankyou so much, all help appreciated greatly!!!!
It doesnt have the original 849 Engine, but im not to woried about that as i belive sitting in it now, is a 1275GT instead ;D ;D ;D
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Post by monkeyjim on Oct 15, 2007 18:53:18 GMT
Dont think a 1275 where a 850 once lived is a problem either.
Reckon there to slow for modern traffic .
But then I do have a 1960 saloon with a 1340 ;D
Welcome to the forum
Dave
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Post by Tight Git on Oct 15, 2007 18:54:41 GMT
Hahaha so glad you agree!!!
Cheers dave!
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Post by paul1275s on Oct 15, 2007 18:56:43 GMT
mmmmm, moke........ v jealous!!! and a proper 60's english one too! bit of inspiration for you, my perfect moke! (note shorrock supercharger!)  Welcome!!!! |
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Post by Tight Git on Oct 15, 2007 18:58:22 GMT
oooohhh NICE!!!!
Definitly going to get it re-sprayed back to BMC Spruce green (it was resprayed a sandy colour 20 years ago)!!!
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Post by paul1275s on Oct 15, 2007 19:04:21 GMT
the best of the range of moke colours! all two of them! do you have the moke restoration book? it's very good, has drawings for all the panels in it incase you need to make any! did you find it locally?
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Post by Tight Git on Oct 15, 2007 19:05:30 GMT
its been in the family!!!! so technically only one owner!!
I havnt got the book, i have the workshop manual and the parts catalogue only!
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Post by MiniHaven on Oct 15, 2007 19:09:27 GMT
hi welcome to the group and hope the resto goes well , were looking forward to seeing the progress as it happens . ive been involved with the scamp version and wished i had one this summer doh .
shawn gemma and kids
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