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[ToM 2012]

coming along beautiful now daz keep it up mate. 

[Daz1968]

Finally an update I have been waiting for,

Back on some wheels, only old tempory ones as not got new tyres for originals yet.


Moved into other garage to have the engine refitted, I have an overhead hoist in there so once I get the angle of lift sorted should drop in ok

Edited by Daz1968, 20 October 2014 - 07:48 PM.

[Jared Mk3]

The simplicity of these cars still amazes me - loving it!

[Daz1968]

Another little update

Engine in



Managed to find a new old stock early exhaust after spending two weekends trying to mod a new one to fit.



Interior still looking sorry for itself


Next job is to get it running so need to fit rest of parts in engine bay.

[ribz0]

Hi ya Daz..

 

The car is looking just great mate!!! Well done!!

 

Have a great Christmas and we should see the little beast all done in the new year...

 

Cheers..

[Daz1968]

A bit slow on the rebuild mainly due to having to restore or buy loads of little bits to put back together, but am starting to break the back of it now, only need bumpers, carpets and front window seals to complete, then a good clean and polish.
I also need to get some tyres fitted on my restored original wheels. At last I can see the end though.
Doing my mk2 cooper next but after doing this should do the next better

[Ben_O]

Looking very lovely mate

 

Ben

[Daz1968]

Another small update but does make a big difference is door glass installed, forgot how awkward this job can be





Have ordered my carpet from mini centre, for some reason it's cheaper from them than direct form newton commercial, will have to see what else they do although there m machine full floor is a lot more expensive than going direct, which is my next investment when I start my cooper project

[ribz0]

Hi ya Daz...

 

That is just AWESOME mate!!! the car looks great!! Can't wait to see it on the white wheels... Your build is certainly inspirational and you are more than doing your bit to conserve motoring history....

 

I think gone are the days when you were a Ford or Holden guy.. (well here in Oz) It don't matter what car you are into, its such a joy to see an old car brought back and driven on the road again... brings so much joy allot of people...  

 

Cheers

[Daz1968]

Another little update
Have fitted rear bumper but need to get another couple of over riders



Front bumper with over riders



Interior fitted



New newton carpets fitted really well



Quick pic of next project, getting closer to starting it now,

[Jared Mk3]

Stunning job you've done. I really like that interior.

[Daz1968]

Thanks, amazingly interior all original 1962 apart from carpet and rear wheel arch covers that were burnt from previous repairs,
There is a little wear in places but it's to good to replace with repro stuff, I have tried were possible to re use original parts on this car to retain as much originality as possible.

[Jared Mk3]

I really like that you've kept the originality of it all, gives it that real patina feel.

[Ben_O]

Love it all mate!

[Daz1968]

Update I have been waiting for, it moves under its own power, a bit dusty though, seems to run fine and gears and clutch all ok need to finish it off now but not far to go









Every stage I get to now though ends up costing money,