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[F1 Mini]

Please Lads I'm blushing......

I'm just an average bloke, with a few years experience in building the odd kit car..... Who happens to like the Classic Mini Shape......

[Jammy]

Who happens to have one of those really cool, extremely rare money trees.... :tongue:

[F1 Mini]

More of a Stump at present....

[Dick Dastardly]

F1mini, I've just discovered this forum (I know, Iknow, but I've been too busy to play with computers), and can't believe that there appear to be at least 2 like-minded people in my vacinity- you, and R1minimagic. Ok, so you appear to be completely mad (no offence!) in your un-yielding approach to everything lightweight (and expensive!), and shiney, but we're all of the opinion that mini+bike engine=enormous fun! Your car looks like it's going to be rather nice (probably the biggest understatement of the year!)

I have been building a Z-cars R1 engined mini for the last 11 months- dry built it once so that every last hole/weld/grind has been considered prior to paint- now completely stripped again and being prep'd for its spray-job. I've done absolutely everything myself so far, including lifting the shell on and off the rear spaceframe! (got the hernia to prove it- seriously!!), so sending it away for painting is a wrench to the system. Still, until a paint booth appears on my drive, it has to be this way.

Anyway, was wondering about chewing the fat with you some time, as you're only a stones throw away....

There's definitely a need for a meeting when all the cars are completed.

Must dash, got sanding to do.....

Regards
willy

[Dick Dastardly]

That's annoying- it wont let me spell my name. It's not Willy- it's D*ck, and no it's not Duck either!

Ta ta
D*ck (!!!!)

[markrally]

We need a meetup when they are all finished as they are getting popular now!!!!!!

Just started mine but full steam ahead now.........

Mark :wales:

[F1 Mini]

Where abouts do you live in Warwickshire willy. I'm not far From Coventry....
Would love to come round and see the old girl when she's back from Paint....

[F1 Mini]

I love EWP's this thing does 55 GPM thats nearly 1 Gallon Per Second......

[F1 Mini]

And

[ryan69]

1 gallon per second how bigs your fuel tank?

[Ade]

1 gallon per second how bigs your fuel tank?

I think it's a water pump....... Electric Water Pump :tongue:

[Dick Dastardly]

Sorry F1- only just seen your message! Yes, by all means come and have a look at the money pit when she returns. Off to paint on Friday the 9th, should be back the following Thursday (15th). Off to Spain for a while the following week, so won't be able to crack on immediately. The thought of the newly painted shell just sat there might even upset my sunbathing! Anyway, I'll email you with my exact address.....

D.D

[ryan69]

lol sorry should have paid attention *reads whole topic*

great topic mate loving it whats your mini look like at the moment..

[ryan69]

got any pics...

[F1 Mini]

Oh Dear I've found this on Ebay, and the guy only lives in Coventry....

I'm going to have to think long and hard about weather I go this route, going to see the guy in my next break from work.......

Watch this space......

Ps dont like the Clubman front but he does do a Saloon type as well.....


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