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A Red Mini, No Freaking Way!
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, Nov 08 2010 10:53 AM
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Posted 11 March 2012 - 11:32 PM
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Posted 11 March 2012 - 11:33 PM
pics or it didn't happen
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Posted 11 March 2012 - 11:34 PM
I'll get one 2moz ha!
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Posted 26 April 2012 - 03:53 PM
Update time!
Basically I'v started to do a quick rebuild of things that need to go on the car. This way I can drill any holes out that need doing and fill any in that arnt needed before she goes for paint. I'v also been buy odds and sods for her as well.
Anyway heres a pic of the front. I need to drill the holes out for the tash which I had planned on doing today but it started to rain again. Booo. May as well wait until I have a grill as well though I guess.
I also picked up this exhaust at a show a few weeks back for a while £6
Hoping with a bit of chopping I can get it to fit with out much trouble. Another thing I would like to do is chop the thing the number plate mounts to off and grind down the front valance so its smooth. Anyone done this before and able to offer advise on this?
I also need to get some of these at somepoint.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/390360642023?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_5263wt_962
Plan is to use the normal tail light as a side light and the brake light as the indicator. I will need to get some amber lenses of those as well.
With those I think I will have everything I need for the front, apart from a way of mounting a number plate but I am making my own brackets for that. Once I have the expensive of May out the way. Riv Run, A trip to scotland and maybe L2B as well! I will start handing minispeed over the money to get my engine done.
Too excited! Wooooo.
Basically I'v started to do a quick rebuild of things that need to go on the car. This way I can drill any holes out that need doing and fill any in that arnt needed before she goes for paint. I'v also been buy odds and sods for her as well.
Anyway heres a pic of the front. I need to drill the holes out for the tash which I had planned on doing today but it started to rain again. Booo. May as well wait until I have a grill as well though I guess.
I also picked up this exhaust at a show a few weeks back for a while £6
Hoping with a bit of chopping I can get it to fit with out much trouble. Another thing I would like to do is chop the thing the number plate mounts to off and grind down the front valance so its smooth. Anyone done this before and able to offer advise on this?
I also need to get some of these at somepoint.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/390360642023?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649#ht_5263wt_962
Plan is to use the normal tail light as a side light and the brake light as the indicator. I will need to get some amber lenses of those as well.
With those I think I will have everything I need for the front, apart from a way of mounting a number plate but I am making my own brackets for that. Once I have the expensive of May out the way. Riv Run, A trip to scotland and maybe L2B as well! I will start handing minispeed over the money to get my engine done.
Too excited! Wooooo.
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Posted 07 May 2012 - 06:43 PM
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Posted 07 May 2012 - 06:57 PM
Lets try that again! While down in newquay I got my new grill!
Needs some chopping to get to fit in the Innocenti tash which I'm kinda worried about doing. I dont want to ruin a new grill ha.
Needs some chopping to get to fit in the Innocenti tash which I'm kinda worried about doing. I dont want to ruin a new grill ha.
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Posted 23 May 2012 - 05:21 PM
Right started on removing the number plate mounting thing.
Done that so far. I need to do a small bit of grinding on the bumper lip to make it look tidier. I also need to get rid of those 2 little square bits left on the front. Those look spot welding on so hoping to drill those out. If not I'll just have to grind it flat.
I also need to buy or borrow a dremel from somewhere so I can trim the grill to shape and cut some bits off the golf headlights.
Thanks!
Done that so far. I need to do a small bit of grinding on the bumper lip to make it look tidier. I also need to get rid of those 2 little square bits left on the front. Those look spot welding on so hoping to drill those out. If not I'll just have to grind it flat.
I also need to buy or borrow a dremel from somewhere so I can trim the grill to shape and cut some bits off the golf headlights.
Thanks!
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Posted 23 May 2012 - 05:31 PM
I have a dremel Jon, if I come over to get the roofbox or bars/something, I'll bring it over
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Posted 24 May 2012 - 09:16 AM
Sweet!
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Posted 24 May 2012 - 02:37 PM
Right got some more done today. Been removing the number plate mounting brackets. Just need to grind a few small bits off now and then skim with filler. I also drilled out the holes for the grill and fitted that. Still need to sort the tash out.
Anyway here my first trial test or the front of my mini.
And yes I know the headlights are wonky. There not fitted properly. They still need a bit of trimming.
Anyway here my first trial test or the front of my mini.
And yes I know the headlights are wonky. There not fitted properly. They still need a bit of trimming.
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Posted 24 May 2012 - 03:00 PM
The lights are gonna look scweet
You should get it built up before you paint it and rock it like that for a bit, front end looks pretty cool haha
You should get it built up before you paint it and rock it like that for a bit, front end looks pretty cool haha
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Posted 24 May 2012 - 03:12 PM
Looks nice!
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Posted 24 May 2012 - 08:09 PM
thats gonna look great!
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Posted 24 May 2012 - 08:34 PM
Loving the first photo Jon!
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Posted 25 May 2012 - 01:39 PM
Thanks people! I bought a dremal today so I can make a start on getting the grill and headlights trimmed.
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