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Post by Stephen on Sept 9, 2011 12:00:07 GMT
 Some inspiration for you |
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Post by Miniböttcher on Sept 11, 2011 19:58:41 GMT
nice right colour, and a early car as it has full skirt on the front panel.
but a shame about the arches early cars all ways look good with no extra arches
where was that
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Post by monkeyjim on Sept 11, 2011 20:54:55 GMT
oh dear ,
Those deep dish things attached to it are just not fit to be on such a car either.
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Post by Stephen on Sept 12, 2011 10:36:29 GMT
The arches don't offend me, would look awesome with your rose petals on there
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Post by MiniGT5 on Sept 12, 2011 14:17:42 GMT
Yep all minis should be ultra low with fat wheels. I agree they are not the best wheels but it does look sweet.
Arches are optional I remeber the agony I had about shall I shant I drill my pickup
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Post by Miniböttcher on Nov 3, 2011 18:38:41 GMT
Been working on the mk1 done quite a lot, and no it's not ready for spraying but it's getting close, it's going off to be soda blasted first before it gets painted
My Rosepetals are having the R7 tyres fitted, and a set of Yokohama A008 fitted to some 'S' rim for the elf
Also had a few more things powder coated and bought a few more bits.
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Post by Stephen on Nov 3, 2011 23:20:10 GMT
Who do you use for powder coating?
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Post by Miniböttcher on Nov 3, 2011 23:56:39 GMT
Sussex blast hailsham, it's in station road ind est I have just had 5 wheel, grill and fuel tank done by them, but they have also done Front and rear subframes Radius arms Brake drum back plates Top suspension mounts Plus many sets of wheels and rear subframes over the years They make a good job. But some times can take a while but other times they knock it out quicker, bit hit and miss But for the shell I am using www.blast-cleaning.co.uk/index.php?menuid=51&component=content&task=article&articleid=38&categoryid=7 |
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Post by Stephen on Nov 4, 2011 9:49:56 GMT
Oh ok I didn't know they did powder coating too. Want to get a couple of little bits done. Here's the alternative place I was talking about www.surfaceprocessing.co.uk |
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Post by Miniböttcher on Nov 6, 2011 22:25:35 GMT
here is picture of my wheels now i have had the tyres fitted, one thing i did notice compared to the A008 which where fitted to them, is across the tread of the tyre is nice a flat , you can just see what i mean in the photos    i am very happy with them cant wait to get them on the car. and thats getting closer |
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Post by monkeyjim on Nov 6, 2011 22:48:26 GMT
 Looking good mate . ;D You actually need help on it this week ? Feel like I should help not just chat about it when I come round . 
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Post by monkeyjim on Nov 6, 2011 22:53:19 GMT
Some inspiration for you This is growing on me the more I look . The wheels are the only wrong bit now . 6x10 Magnesium Minilites or Minilifes, yes ...... But not deep dish Minilite . |
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Post by Miniböttcher on Nov 6, 2011 22:55:43 GMT
not really at the moment as is i am just cleaning everything up with the grinder, but once its back from paint your more than welcome
but you can pop round when ever you want, to have a nose and a chat
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Post by monkeyjim on Nov 6, 2011 23:04:57 GMT
Will do some time this week , shall see what Josie's work schedule is like.
Regarding help :
I can remember whilst mk1 was being re-panelled and I was putting it back together people would say how things need to be done or what should be fitted or offered help and I always ignored them usually because they either new nothing about mk1 minis or the suggestions were adding loads of crap to it or 13's, stuff like that but also because during re-assembly I wanted to do it my way and by myself . Unless I needed help for lifting . I even did the wiring loom myself , not bad for a colourblind.
I really want to help for several reasons : your a mate , I love mk1s , you biulding the car as I would plus I want to help get it done a bit quicker without you rushing stuff on your own.
However I also understand because thats how i work that you will want to do it your way and sometimes that will be on your own .
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Post by Miniböttcher on Nov 6, 2011 23:16:04 GMT
i know, i have gone over the top with mine done things which other people will not do,
done welding work as good as a finished seen panel, when it's not going to be seen.
pm sent
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Looking good mate . ;D