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[Tim1970]

Thanks George got another photo thats a bit lighter bit a bit blurred as the exposure had to be longer to get the light in.



Gives a slightly better idea of what's going on than that one but only slightly.
Seems like i've made so much progress in the past week, think it's just the fact that it's been things that involve putting things back on and making him look like a car again.

[leaky]

Nope I haven't got the badge yet. I was planning on picking one up when I get my grill but thats even better.

The OEW wheels look mint. I cant wait to get my OEW steels to go on mine. I have a feeling their gonna be hard to keep clean though.

[Tim1970]

Are you going to brooklands at all? You could pick it up then if you are.
Thanks, really happy with the wheels think it was one of the best decisions i've made thus far.

Well, so nearly there now just got to sort the tracking properly, nearly there just got to check everything over after that then should be able to go out for a drive. Started him today so i could move hm and for the first time in so long, i'd forgotten how loud he is

Here's a few pictures, sitting a bit high and wheels look odd because it hadn't been moved at that point.







Hasn't been cleaned and the paint needs a bit of polishing but you get the idea.
Makes me so happy to see him back together
Just can't wait to get out and drive him again.

Edited by Tim1970, 01 March 2010 - 09:10 PM.

[ScottyBoi]

Looking good there Tim

Get it Loweerrrrrrrrrrrrr!

[leaky]

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW. That is the sex. You gonna put bumper over riders on? I also love the bonnet strap. I might be at Brooklands. Its my 18th the day before so I'll see how hung over I am.

[rob#155]

Looking good Tim, LOVE the front number plate, the bonnet looks well retro!
I've always liked the Austin cooper badge!

You've done a great job of it mate, Just in time to get out and use it now the weather is getting better!!!!

[Tim1970]

Looking good there Tim

Get it Loweerrrrrrrrrrrrr!

Thanks Scott, Don't worry is deffinitely going down cones haven't had a chance to settle yet either.

WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW. That is the sex. You gonna put bumper over riders on? I also love the bonnet strap. I might be at Brooklands. Its my 18th the day before so I'll see how hung over I am.

Cheers Jon definitely worth the hard work, chuffed to bits
Yeah really glad i went for just the one strap going to put the other i've got on the boot.
Not sure about the over rriders been considering it will be putting some fogs and a spot on in the future so we'll see when i've got those on i think.
Ah well i'll bring it along anyways just in case you're there if not will get it to you some other time.

Looking good Tim, LOVE the front number plate, the bonnet looks well retro!
I've always liked the Austin cooper badge!

You've done a great job of it mate, Just in time to get out and use it now the weather is getting better!!!!

Thanks Rob, glad you like it.
Really happy with the bonnet glad i decided to go for putting the number plate on the bonnet a-la 33 ejb.
Has all come together nicely and as you say weather is looking like it's going to improve now so will be good to get outand enjoy driving him again .

Got a bit of a drive sunday to northampton to get the geometry set up by 'icklemini' off of here which should make the most of the new parts. Then have to start saving for some more bits and bobs as although he's driveable again i don't think he'll ever be truly finished

[george91]

Oh i am jelous, looks gorgeous mate.

[Tim1970]

Cheers George, Parts on yours are looking great.
Loving the weber, definitely something i want to do in the future.

[mk3 Cooper S]

It's gone more MK1 stylee.
Are you planning to fit the MK1 rear lights?

[Tim1970]

Indeed it has was
Yeah i was intending on going to mk1 rear lights in the future, probably have to be after summer once i've saved a bit of money up so i can afford a full respray too. Was hoping to do mk1 rear lights, twin tanks, and have a go at converting to external hinges and mk1 style sliding windows in polycarb then obsiously sorting any rust that may appear in that time before a full respray in the same maroon . Should have a lot of changes between now and then though. Got loads of works style touches in mind.

[mighty mini jack]

Looks fantastic Tim, nice work!

[Tim1970]

Thank you Jack, Seeing it come together makes it all worthwhile all the weeks spent out in the cold, rain and snow working on him

[george91]

Cheers George, Parts on yours are looking great.
Loving the weber, definitely something i want to do in the future.

Thanks Tim, i'll let you know whats its like once i get it fitted.

[tedmcedd]

looks fab, love the colour, the wheels work really well, ill bet you're pleased big thumbs up from me!