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[Bean]

Hello all!

Not entirely sure how to begin...so I'll throw myself straight in!

My dad bought a bright yellow mini 1000 a few years back... from a meet in Donnington....and I loved it! Wanted one ever since!

Finally plucked up the courage to do something about it! I'd love to do one up, preferably a clubman!

Only one small drawback...

*clueless about restoration*

I'm ambitious but rubbish, lol. Is this an utterly ridiculous idea or should I go for it?! I'd be alright with a bit of guidance I rekon...books, manuals and the like.

I intend it to be an on going thing and may take a while....seeing as I'm a student and funds may be...shall we say...lacking!

Anyway, great forum....learnt lots already simply from browsing!

Cheers!

PS...is there a specific model of clubman that I should look to restore?

[Teapot]

Welcome.

should I go for it?

In a word .... yes.

[Bean]

Your powers of persuasion are outstanding!

I don't need to be told twice!

[Teapot]

I guess you knew the answer already. Have a read of a few threads on here to see some heroic and inspiring projects by people who started out just like you

[Bean]

I will thanks

Any preferences as to what car I should start with?

[NunoGT]

Hi there and welcome.

Nice taste, Clubman are also my favorite

Good luck in your hunting for a good one!

Nuno

[Bean]

Cheers! Yeh, I didn't used to be a fan of the whole square front it has to be said....but now I'm older and obviously much wiser, (lol), I think they look great! Loadsa character to them.

I'll keep you posted on the search. Just wondering, what are the main things to look for when I buy one...obviously rust in the usual places, sub frames and the like. Is there anything else that's vital and alot of work to repair if it's gone wrong?

Sorry for all the questions!...still learning the basics!

[Dog]

May be your boyfriend can help yeh

[minimadjonesy]

doubt it! he keeps changing his mind!!! lol!

Welcome to the forum, hope you find the car of your dreams and you've got great taste if you like the clubman! Ask any questions you may have and we'll see if we can help!

[Dog]

Tis not my Mini, so what ever she wants, I'll do.

It my little beasty that keeps making me change my mind lol

[BabyBek]

Well you seem to have found the perfect solution!
I hope you find the perfect project soon, if not you can just hijack dog's

[Bean]

Hehe, my very own mechanic

I'll give ya the Switch card Mart and let you on your way! I'll sit and watch and make lots of tea!
I would help...but I'd probably screw it up, lol.