58 replies to this topic

[James182]

I will just have a look at the docs ive got. I bought the car from the original owners cousin in kingston nr london.

[Scallywag630]

I will just have a look at the docs ive got. I bought the car from the original owners cousin in kingston nr london.

Kingston is just down the road from Hampton.

[James182]

I will just have a look at the docs ive got. I bought the car from the original owners cousin in kingston nr london.

Kingston is just down the road from Hampton.

WOW! its been kept pretty local then Thanks for the info!!

[ScottyBoi]

Just had a read through James!

Nice resto. Really liking the colour

[James182]

Cheers Scott!!

Are you doing the ace cafe on the 3rd?

[ScottyBoi]

Cheers Scott!!

Are you doing the ace cafe on the 3rd?

Yeah mate!

I don't see why not! You planning on going?

[Down&Out]

Thats GEORGOUS.

[sweetser]

He's now given this mini to me









I wish

[James182]

Well im very sorry that i havent replyed in a while. Loooooaaads of things have happened to me lately!

Firstly Moe developed a rather loud knocking and was traced to a subframe tower mount bush. This was fixed but still hasnt cured the problem. I am getting Moe into work monday to try and solve it!

Secondly i have been promised by my gf that for xmas i am getting some...........................







MB RACING SPLIT RIMS!!!!!!!! woooopppp


Then i could get grp 5 arches and everything

Dont ya just love nievety! !


Lastly i have run out of moneys as my insurance is quite high. lol £1100 isnt too bad but still a lot!

[James182]

Well. I have traced a few problems with Moe. I think this is it...:


1) Re pack cv joints with grease
2) New tie bar bushes
3) new lower arm bushes
4) new ball joints on both sides
5) Geometry setup (can do at work)
6) Re-bleed brakes
7) Get the carb tuned properly




hmmmmmmmm i think thats everything to do b4 mitp?

[James182]

Done some work thnis weekend

Including :

1)washed an waxed
2)hoovered
3)refilled the rad with coolant/water
4)repacked all the grease nipples with new grease
5) reconnected the heater which now works
6)made a strap to hold down the wheel/battery. (will show pics later but its a work of genius )
7)cleaned the spark plugs,dizzy cap and points.
8)put my new wipers on
9)put on my rosette stickers
10) had a cuppa

[chadders15]

Just read through this for the first.
Me Likey, Me Lighty!

[Bean]

Sweeet!

Nice one, James! Looks great!!

[James182]

Thanks chadders!!




Thank you very much Bean. Your compliments mean a lot!