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[Vinay-RS]

I definitely recommend the full cleaning and fixing of everything before reassembly, it is definitely worth it. I utterly love the look of the twin carbs I got now. (so much so, that I actually want to put them in a glass box and keep them on my desk )

 

I do hope that when I get back to working on the mini I can get the metal parts to look as good as your parts. Perhaps sand them down lightly and give them a few more coats of satin black. The sticker on the side is a nice touch. By the way, I forgot to ask, where did you get the wing nuts from? I need to find a pair for the air filter box too. 

[Jared Mk3]

I'm keen to get everything cleaned up and a few parts plated 

 

Nuts came from DSN.

[Jared Mk3]

Here's my idea for the leather bonnet straps. Hope it works :

 

Edited by Jared Mk3, 03 July 2017 - 07:12 PM.

[Jared Mk3]

I finally received this in the post after 2 months :

 

 

Yet something else to set me apart 

Edited by Jared Mk3, 03 July 2017 - 07:12 PM.

[James_eaton_thewholething]

What is that ?

[alex-95]

looks great with the all red rear lights. Is that a rear window wiper?

[Jared Mk3]

What is that ?

looks great with the all red rear lights. Is that a rear window wiper?

Indeed it is!

[James_eaton_thewholething]

That's awesome. Definitely different

[Jared Mk3]

That's awesome. Definitely different

 

That's the idea, especially out here in SA.

[Jared Mk3]

I have a problem. I thought the wiper motor might just squeeze in with the bootlid mechanism, but it seems I was wrong - BUGGER! No worries, I'll keep it for another car that I have.

 

I test fitted the alloy blocks and both fit nice and snug. I now need to drill the holes correctly and get them fitted. I also adjusted the bonnet for a better fit. Also, the bonnet badge needs to be shifted - haven't been happy with the fit from the start, so will get it sorted soon.

 

Edited by Jared Mk3, 03 July 2017 - 07:12 PM.

[Itsaminithing]

Love the billet airbox screws , where did you get them from?

[Jared Mk3]

Love the billet airbox screws , where did you get them from?

Here you go : http://www.dsnclassi...lts-retrosport/

Edited by Jared Mk3, 31 December 2016 - 08:17 PM.

[Vinay-RS]

One of the best minis in the country! Absolutely love that front end photo.

[Jared Mk3]

One of the best minis in the country! Absolutely love that front end photo.

Thanks Vinay. High praise and much appreciated!

[Jared Mk3]

Small update :

 

I have a parcel of Mini parts waiting for me at the Post Office that I will collect on Monday. Also, I changed the windscreen washer piping from the rubbish stuff that MiniSpares supply to Isuzu washer piping. Much nicer fit and quality.

 

Also, I got a bee in my bonnet and decided to have a go at changing wheel colour to see what it'd look like in person. I'm going to get the centres anodized in the same/similar colour as below :

 

 

Also, added another sticker :

 

Edited by Jared Mk3, 03 July 2017 - 07:14 PM.