Hello!
Started by
Bean
, Jul 09 2006 05:03 PM
11 replies to this topic
#1
Posted 09 July 2006 - 05:03 PM
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?
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?
#2
Posted 09 July 2006 - 05:09 PM
Welcome.
In a word .... yes.should I go for it?
#3
Posted 09 July 2006 - 05:12 PM
Your powers of persuasion are outstanding!
I don't need to be told twice!
I don't need to be told twice!
#4
Posted 09 July 2006 - 05:20 PM
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
#5
Posted 09 July 2006 - 05:22 PM
I will thanks
Any preferences as to what car I should start with?
Any preferences as to what car I should start with?
#6
Posted 12 July 2006 - 11:14 AM
Hi there and welcome.
Nice taste, Clubman are also my favorite
Good luck in your hunting for a good one!
Nuno
Nice taste, Clubman are also my favorite
Good luck in your hunting for a good one!
Nuno
#7
Posted 13 July 2006 - 10:10 PM
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!
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!
#8
Posted 08 August 2006 - 07:05 PM
May be your boyfriend can help yeh
#9
Posted 08 August 2006 - 08:28 PM
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!
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!
#10
Posted 08 August 2006 - 08:29 PM
Tis not my Mini, so what ever she wants, I'll do.
It my little beasty that keeps making me change my mind lol
It my little beasty that keeps making me change my mind lol
#11
Posted 08 August 2006 - 08:37 PM
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
I hope you find the perfect project soon, if not you can just hijack dog's
#12
Posted 09 August 2006 - 11:43 PM
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.
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.
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