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[Davethepioneer]

So here's the disc and calipers that I bought a while a go. There 8.4 and now I want to go 10" so I'm hoping mini sport will exchange them. As you can see they have never been fitted or used.

[Davethepioneer]

Can someone confirm that 10" fit onto these.

[Davethepioneer]

I'm not really going for a particular look per say but I'm just going to go with things I like!

I found this cheeky little fire extinguisher that I really like the look of. It won't be filled or used. Going to try and get hold of a new decal for it and then polish the rest up.

Got it for £10 of a guy who lives local.

[Davethepioneer]

I believe Pyrene became Chubb, but I can't confirm that as it was the fella who sold it me told me that!

[Davethepioneer]

This Rokee dash I picked up for literally next to nothing. £7 to be exact lol.
Anyway it came with the centre clock, needs new burr walnut veneer but the basis is there.



I may use it as a template to remake the same style but without the glovebox on the drivers side as the clock set up I want is all separates and I would need the dial where that glove box is. Similar to the picture below but not in that configuration. Besides all that I first have to figure out how to get it sitting nicely as the Rokee dash I have is designed to go in without top and bottom dash rail covers and I'm wanting to keep mine as there red leather. Anything is possible with a little imagination!

[Davethepioneer]

Last picture for tonight.

I got this off ebay but I can't remember how much for.

I'm pretty sure it's out of a triumph but I'm probably wrong.

I think it's quirky, it illuminates on start up and you press the button for it to go off. I'm going to put this in a overhead console. The ones that go the full length of the windscreen. You don't see many about. I will try and find a picture of one.

Well I hope for anyone that is reading this project there enjoying it.

Any tips, criticisms etc etc please mention.

[Midas Mk1]

Nice shiny bits Dave, if that diagnostic kit worked on Mpi's I'd be interested, ahh well!

Superfins will fit under 10's, liking the elf dashboard, you can still get those dashboards above from wood and picket I think :)

Just a heads up for the spax dampers, dunno if you can cover the body's in like a protective clear wax / sealant

Mine were fitted when I put mine on the road, and now don't look great, from the powder coat flaking, dunno if this can be prevented?

If only those callipers were orange, would have bought them off you lol

[Davethepioneer]

Ok ok so I lied it wasn't the last picture

Not the best picture but I'm sure you get the idea. I will be doing it in Burr Walnut.



Does anyone here have one of these in there minis?

[Ben_O]

Very impressive work so far.

 

look forward to more

 

Ben

[Davethepioneer]

Nice shiny bits Dave, if that diagnostic kit worked on Mpi's I'd be interested, ahh well!
Superfins will fit under 10's, liking the elf dashboard, you can still get those dashboards above from wood and picket I think :)
Just a heads up for the spax dampers, dunno if you can cover the body's in like a protective clear wax / sealant
Mine were fitted when I put mine on the road, and now don't look great, from the powder coat flaking, dunno if this can be prevented?
If only those callipers were orange, would have bought them off you lol

Hey Sam if they worked for MPI I would give one to you but I'm pretty sure only ACT one does ( think that's what it's called )
Cheers for confirmation on the fins. I've had the yellow spax in the past and they were ok but to be fair maybe your right a little wax oil isn't going to hurt. Orange would be awesome

[Davethepioneer]

Very impressive work so far.
 
look forward to more
 
Ben

Hey Ben, cheers fella. This project is about to slow down as I'm about to start on that epic journey of bodywork prep....Arrrrrgggghhh not looking forward to that!

[Ben_O]

 

Very impressive work so far.
 
look forward to more
 
Ben

Hey Ben, cheers fella. This project is about to slow down as I'm about to start on that epic journey of bodywork prep....Arrrrrgggghhh not looking forward to that!

 

Ha Ha! that's the best bit!! can't wait till I get there. I find it very satisfying job personally.

Good luck with it tho!

 

Ben

[Davethepioneer]

Very impressive work so far.
 
look forward to more
 
Ben

Hey Ben, cheers fella. This project is about to slow down as I'm about to start on that epic journey of bodywork prep....Arrrrrgggghhh not looking forward to that!

Ha Ha! that's the best bit!! can't wait till I get there. I find it very satisfying job personally.
Good luck with it tho!
 
Ben

Oh god I wish you lived closer I'd have you locked in the garage sanding down all day lol cheers fella have a good weekend

[Badboytunes]

Just read  the 7 pages....... What an excellent read. You are a true inspiration to the human race!

 

Your car is looking tip top so far, looking forward to seeing this completed.

 

 

Cheers

[Davethepioneer]

Just read  the 7 pages....... What an excellent read. You are a true inspiration to the human race!
 
Your car is looking tip top so far, looking forward to seeing this completed.
 
 
Cheers

Thank you so much for your nice comment, it really does mean a lot! I hope your enjoying the progress so far. Have a great weekend!