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[miniallsort]

looking good mate keep it up!!

[minivanman]

Van has a new home for when it returns from the sprayers! Its coming home, so I'll be able to work on it a lot more. Spent the last day cleaning the place up to get it usable again - the guy who worked here made a pig look tidy. Just a few jobs to do now and it will be tip top again! I'm over the moon

[Daveuk]

guess they are all the same color its just the price that's different

also loving the cool/tool box idea! *strokes chin* hummm........

Thats a nice home you've got the car ! wish mine had something like that, how you come across that?

Edited by Daveuk, 13 September 2007 - 06:35 PM.

[minivanman]

Thats a nice home you've got the car ! wish mine had something like that, how you come across that?

My grandad was a mechanic, and he built it all. The other side has got a 4 poster lift in it as well! When he died, his apprentice carried the business on - unfortunately its gone a tad sour in the last few months, and its had to finish, which is a real shame. Still, means I can bring the van back here, instead of being at work. Been out and bought a new compressor today, its a bit of a beast! Just need a few tools here and there to replace ones that have gone "missing" and all will be well. Most of the special mini tools are still there though, so far as I can tell only the flywheel puller has gone. >

[nikilah]

looks good tom. glad to see your van is coming on strong. when you got the engine stand from me you said that you were in a club that met west of leicester? remind me where and when would you
nick

[minivanman]

Backstreet minis, meet in sharnford at the countryman every other sunday evening at 8. Next meet is the 23rd of this month.

[minivanman]

Went in to see the van today, and its gonna be another 2 weeks until its done Still, gives me time to get my other one undersealed properly before winter!

[minivanman]

Tomorrow....

[Dog]

Its tomorrow - lets see it!!

[mini93]

come on! were waiting here!

[minivanman]

Sorry guys. I like to keep you all in suspenders

Well, today dragged on and on till about 3 when we went to go and get it. Of course, it was pi55ing down as well, just to make things more fun. Got it home at around 5.30, and apart from a short break for dinner I've been in the garage ever since. They forgot to spray the hinges and little bits that were in a seperate box, so I'm taking my wheels down tomorrow and having them done in the same colour while they've got the paint in the gun. Anyway, pictures:

Its nice to have an uncle with a lorry....


The eagle has landed!


Rear lights pushed in and bumperettes fitted


The inside will shortly be painted out


I need to get some rubber trim for the front so it doesnt scratch when I take the rags out, but apart from that, its about there. I've fitted the door seals and sill trims as well, makes it look much nicer. The fun part has begun!

[Bean]

tom, that's gorgeous!

[mini93]

damn tmf stalling i was trying to post!

anywho this is what iv been waiting for!!! looks ace

whats the interior being done in? same paint as exterior?

[minivanman]

Thanks Jean and Dave. Today has made it all worthwhile! The interior will be most carpeted, and the load bay is getting panelled out, so there wasnt much point in painting the inside. I'll just give it a quick thrash over with the gloss black so it all looks the same. I've got an ever growing shopping list too - think my card is about to take a hammering

[not so mini]

looks real good. Love the rear lights