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[Country_stock]

Hi Spike

First things first......wow what a fantastic job your doing, it's going to be the best example out there

Please can I pick your brains????? I've just been to look at a 1966 traveller in need a restore. The floor has been done but most off the other panels will need attention. The 1000cc engine is not in the car and is in need of rebuilding

What advice would you give me????

Thank you

[Mini Manannán]

What advice would you give me????

Thank you

 

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[spike 25]

Hi Spike
First things first......wow what a fantastic job your doing, it's going to be the best example out there
Please can I pick your brains????? I've just been to look at a 1966 traveller in need a restore. The floor has been done but most off the other panels will need attention. The 1000cc engine is not in the car and is in need of rebuilding
What advice would you give me????
Thank you

Hi
Thanks for your kind comment on my traveller.
It should be an 850 if your going original but I also understand going bigger as 850 aren't the fastest cars on the road

Spike

[jamesmpi]

Super looking mini, will look stunning when all done!

[FlyingScot]

Hi Spike
First things first......wow what a fantastic job your doing, it's going to be the best example out there
Please can I pick your brains????? I've just been to look at a 1966 traveller in need a restore. The floor has been done but most off the other panels will need attention. The 1000cc engine is not in the car and is in need of rebuilding
What advice would you give me????
Thank you

Hi
Thanks for your kind comment on my traveller.
It should be an 850 if your going original but I also understand going bigger as 850 aren't the fastest cars on the road
Spike

Depends what you want...my 1962 Austin Countryman has 850cc but is plenty for around town and can keep up on the motorway without thrashing it.

FS

Edited by FlyingScot, 13 December 2015 - 09:02 PM.
Brain fade!

[spike 25]

Hi Spike
First things first......wow what a fantastic job your doing, it's going to be the best example out there
Please can I pick your brains????? I've just been to look at a 1966 traveller in need a restore. The floor has been done but most off the other panels will need attention. The 1000cc engine is not in the car and is in need of rebuilding
What advice would you give me????
Thank you

Hi
Thanks for your kind comment on my traveller.
It should be an 850 if your going original but I also understand going bigger as 850 aren't the fastest cars on the road
Spike

Depends what you want...my 1962 Austin Countryman has 850cc but is plenty for around town and can keep up on the motorway without thrashing it.
FS

That's good to know

[slidehammer]

Stunning looking Mini it will be a real head turner when complete. Well done.

[spike 25]

Hi all hope you all had a great Christmas and look forward to a happy and healthy new year.
I've made a small amount of progress albeit it took many

[minimissions]

Love this :)

[Zeemax Adventure]

WOW just WOW.  Read this thread from start to finish... thats how i spend my New years eve.  This is up there with the best of car porn....Well done to yourself and your body/paint team, truly is a fantastic restoration.  Hopefully see it in 31 days time at minifair on the red carpet where it definitely belongs.  Youve done yourself proud :)

[spike 25]

How fiddly were these whiskers to fit!!! I now know why I see cars without them

[Vinay-RS]

This is so pretty. Random question: How does the towing eye attach to the car? Also how do the whiskers stay on (are they just clipped in)?

[spike 25]

This is so pretty. Random question: How does the towing eye attach to the car? Also how do the whiskers stay on (are they just clipped in)?

Hi
The tow eyes bolt through the subframe and the whisker have clips that slide along the inside of the whisker and you drill holes in the front panel and you rivet them from behind . If that makes any sense

[Vinay-RS]

 

This is so pretty. Random question: How does the towing eye attach to the car? Also how do the whiskers stay on (are they just clipped in)?

Hi
The tow eyes bolt through the subframe and the whisker have clips that slide along the inside of the whisker and you drill holes in the front panel and you rivet them from behind . If that makes any sense

 

Yes that does. Thanks    It also explains why it is such a fiddly job. 

[victor young]

How fiddly were these whiskers to fit!!! I now know why I see cars without them

Have to be careful not to scratch the paint - looking Fantastic with the chrome bits