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[DaveJH]

Just read through your whole thread, great read. Real shame about the insurance malarkey but considering you ended up with another mini (and it looks pretty mint), it isn't all bad! Congrats on passing your test too. Maybe one day I can get a van or pickup but for now I am very happy with my cooper. Just got to sort the rust and the leaks (and the exhaust and the...)

[lucas1amps]

Started repolishing the lips on the Ultralites today. Used some autosol and 400 grit wet n dry then a cloth with some more autosol to bring up the shine. Really happy with the result so far, but is going to be one mamouth job, especially on the wheels that only have a little bit of laquer damage, more laquer to remove with the wet n dry

Before...




After



Still need to polish that bit up even more with the autosol, but that will be a final polish when the rest is at that stage.

Certainly saves the £120 I was quoted for a professional to do it! Not going to relaquer the polished bit, it'll only fall off again. Just going to keep it polished

Dan

worked on mine a treat thanks mate used 1200 though 400 felt abit course

[Down&Out]

Those lights are EPIC.

[george91]

Looking brilliant dan, good job on the wheels. But those tyres don't look so great, side walls look like there perishing? Also loving the bumpers and overiders too.

[mini-man-dan]

Big update...

Headlining goes in...


A bit of tyre soap, a lot of patience and a bit of gentle persuasion and...


In goes the back window


And the front window...


Carbon rear numberplate holder, and numberplate...


Bonnet and both doors...



Outside...


Side windows in, and bonnet raised slightly at the rear. I know, doesn't do a lot, but does look cool




Oh, and also note the new Yoko's Didn't really think I'd leave old tyres on a car after all this effort did you!?

And now has an MOT so...
We're going to Castle Combe!!!

Slark Race Engineering on Friday for engine and suspension set up, ready for a little touch of track action...

I'm thinking get rid of front numberplate and put a sticky one on the bonnet though, would look much better in my opinion.

Dan

Edited by mini-man-dan, 13 September 2010 - 10:27 PM.

[danie garry]

really gorgeous car, fair play for the work u put in

[Teapot]

Excellent! Take it on the track at Combe and I'll tell everyone it's Huey! (cunning plan B)
I really really expect to be there so maybe we could park up our pu's alongside?

PM me mobile no & where you plan to be, if you like

[mini-man-dan]

Cheers guys. PM on the way 'pot

[minipete]

Wow,its beautiful!Are you putting arches and mirrors on it?

[Stevee]

Dan this Pick up is stunning

personal its better than the white one in mini mag this month ;]

but its good looking i want one now haha

can't wait to see it at shows
well done

[summs116]

pay back now mate as yours is done i need a hand on the clubby,thursday nite guna be along one,we need 2 load them that nite ready for friday,
dont forget screws for ur aches as we fit them down slarks

[minimad01]

this car is amazing love it

[mini-man-dan]

Thanks people! Mirrors arches and window latches are the final exterior bits to do . And I'm sure I can lend one of my two left hands Sam

[mini-man-dan]

Went to Slarks today, 88bhp and 82 lb/ft torque. Pretty tidy I think from a 1310cc Will get vids up in a minute

Took it down the road and it's pretty damn quick, can;t wait for Castle Combe next week

Dan

[minimad01]

sounds impressive