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[analogue_radio]

Edited by analogue_radio, 10 April 2010 - 03:25 PM.

[analogue_radio]

Back to Uni tonight

Coming home again next weekend for a mates house party, will get into the garage at some point

Expecting my Mini Spares delivery tomorrow, I need to chase Mini Sport about the panels too.

Think I should paint up the roof rack? or leave it original looking like it is?

[chrisj]

Keep at it Luke, it will be worth it the end. I've felt the same as you on many a project, out of stock items, lack of funds but it all turns out fine in the end. Perfection takes time

If you ever find theres something you cant get hold of drop me a pm, I'm close to you so i can most probably drop bits off FOC if im around.

Chris

[AndrewJ530]

Got to put your spare wheel up there aswell!

[carboy001]

Liking the roof rack Luke. Found one myself in the garage im using, wondering whether to use it or not, although I would have to fid some restraint straps for the gutters.

I would paint it myself, the surface rust may spread, I wouldnt run the risk considering all the work your putting into the project.

[analogue_radio]

Keep at it Luke, it will be worth it the end. I've felt the same as you on many a project, out of stock items, lack of funds but it all turns out fine in the end. Perfection takes time

If you ever find theres something you cant get hold of drop me a pm, I'm close to you so i can most probably drop bits off FOC if im around.

Chris

Thanks Chris!

Got to put your spare wheel up there aswell!

Yeah I had mentioned that, will be keeping one of the ones that are on my GBs now

Liking the roof rack Luke. Found one myself in the garage im using, wondering whether to use it or not, although I would have to fid some restraint straps for the gutters.

I would paint it myself, the surface rust may spread, I wouldnt run the risk considering all the work your putting into the project.

Cheerssss I'm really happy with the roof rack, need to find a set of rubber feet, shouldn't be hard though.

Yeah I think painting it is the right thing to do, I'd like to leave it rusty looking.. but if it rains the water would run rust everywhere. Not sure about the finish.. maybe a grey metallic or crackle black?

Just won a mint 52mm smiths amps gauge on Ebay too at £5.19!

Oh and the Mini Spares parcel turned up at home

[analogue_radio]

Possible colour! Just sticking it in here so its saved away and I can find it again

[analogue_radio]

Back from Uni for the weekend, don't know if I'll get any garage time done.. but I'll try and squeeze some in! I've got deadlines this coming week and the week after





Alternator, bolts for fan & thermostat, threaded rocker studs, new set of HT leads.





& this almost mint Smiths amp gauge which I won off ebay, £6!

Edited by analogue_radio, 17 April 2010 - 12:52 PM.

[carboy001]

Nice ebay bargin right there Luke

Week today I'll have mine back in the garage, can't wait and i'll have no assignments due (revision for exams though).

Your centre pod is dying to built up now with them gauges you have there!

[analogue_radio]

I'll keep checking your thread mate

Managed to get some hours on her today







Looks a lot better now!

[davej]

Looks great

That smiths gauge is a bargain I can never find any cheap one`s.

Liking the calendar

[analogue_radio]

Thanks

I won another something off ebay earlier, again, for the dashboard

Had a little quick fiddle today, only 15 minutes.



Sorted the alternator out, got the play in the fan belt right.. 13mm. & I put the HT leads on, really pleased with how it's all looking

[dezshearer]

nice roof rack, maybe you should paint it satin black? or have it powder coated?

[analogue_radio]

I thought something along the lines of satin black, as I don't want something shiny. Maybe satin black with a crackle finish?

[dezshearer]

Bleugh, crackle would look horrible! IMO anyway. Its for dashboards!

I painted my sunroof satin black.