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Post by MiniGT5 on Nov 28, 2006 7:20:43 GMT
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Post by Simon1275mpi on Nov 28, 2006 10:15:34 GMT
Oh very nice  - Oh look at the cute magic gear stick! Almost the kind of pickup I want - That looks very original - You dare put a space frame in that Beauty  ;D |
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Post by Bean Machine!!! on Nov 28, 2006 12:12:58 GMT
very nice
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Post by monkeyjim on Nov 28, 2006 22:44:03 GMT
Lovely ,
Come on , tell us more . Is it a 850 or has it got the optional 998? .
Mine's a 1973 white 998 .
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Post by MiniGT5 on Nov 29, 2006 6:58:08 GMT
Its a 1971 850.
Should be blue but looks better in Arum White if you ask me.
Not alot more to say, mostly orignal accept for the load bed and removable front panel
N :-)
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Post by Simon1275mpi on Nov 29, 2006 9:22:38 GMT
Removable bed is nice, front panel not genuine but looks the part! You really have to look hard to see it's removable. Nice touch. The cosmics would look nice, black and white. |
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Post by Stephen on Nov 29, 2006 18:11:03 GMT
probably a wise move making it removable, looks great
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Post by monkeyjim on Nov 29, 2006 20:05:16 GMT
I will be putting the removable grille on mine , its a sod to do things with a fixed grille .
If your intrested Neil ,
the switch panel should be black ..... sprayed with what is called "black crackle paint" a black paint that gives a crinkly finish surprisingly , the same stuff used on metal MGB dash boards .
The door trims and dash liners should be black Hardura , you can get those cheaply new from Newton Commercial . Actually if you decide to buy some new ones let me know I get trade discount and will also order a new set myself for mine.
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Post by MiniGT5 on Nov 30, 2006 7:54:43 GMT
Cheers Dave Possibly will be ordering trim for it have a better look at it on Saturday. Its not perfect but it is nice N |
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Post by MiniGT5 on Feb 20, 2007 12:21:45 GMT
Right having owned this truck for a few months now I think its time for an update. Car seems to be running well although the white paint is a bugger to keep clean. also I dont think the spray job is top quality and I need to get the engine bay done at some point I have noticed that there are a few things that need to be sorted including: - new window catches one foor check strap rear exhaust hanger door cards & head lineing Plans at the moment include fitmrnt of the 60's style wood rimmed steering wheel I got from paul (for £10) and hopfully oneday fitment of my KAD bonnet (which I have in the garage). I have also decided that I am going to do my own interior as there is next to nothing in there at the moment so on the lookout for some old MK1/2 door cards & head lineing to use as a template Longterm plans include refurbisment of the mini special wheels I got off of Si (again for £10). and just going to use it for enjoyment throughout the summer Neil |
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Post by paul1275s on Feb 20, 2007 13:17:05 GMT
might be able to help out with the door cards and window catches, you'll have to come down my lock up for a look!
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Post by MiniGT5 on Feb 21, 2007 18:18:45 GMT
Cool Cheers Paul Wheres your lockup? N |
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Post by paul1275s on Feb 21, 2007 18:58:04 GMT
its in langney, whens a good time for you?
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Post by MiniGT5 on Feb 22, 2007 12:14:49 GMT
Dunno, no rush Any time over the weekend, perhaps after the run on sunday? (assuming I make it that is) N |
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Post by MiniGT5 on Apr 2, 2007 16:51:14 GMT
Right time for another update, after Daz making us all drive through a river I found the carpets floating on water thanks to a missing floor bung still need to fix that also had to fix a flat battery, caused because you can take the key out with the ignition being on and I dident notice, you can even take the key out with the engine running! So battery charged enough trim fitted to get me to Brooklands I get it out the garage, shut the door then I find the slave cyl has gone so missed the convoy and had to go in Dads Pug but I did get a few bits: - New slave cyl £12 Braded clutch hose £12 Rear window bead £3.45 New exhaust hanger £1.45 (am using this thread to track my spending on the project) So this weekend I fitted new cyl and hose and now all is good again, the gear change is alot smoother now (or am I just getting used to the 850 magic wand g/box???) Laters N |
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- Oh look at the cute magic gear stick! 
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