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[scsracing]

Well thankfully the rain held off at Himley today apart from at the start.Nice to meet a few people too for a quick chat.Picked up a few bits and bobs whilst we were there.Also had a chat with Ashley James interiors about getting some custom carbon/fabric door cards done in the future.Some very shiny cars there and yet more inspiration of what to have for the final look of the car.

Got these to wrap the mini special wheels once they have finished there transformation.£45 each which I thought was a bargain.



Got another diff crown wheel and pinion as I wanted a gear ratio of 3.44.Door handles in the bag on the bottom right and some ignition leads for Paddy.



Some more DSN classic billet bits



Was only right to have the key ring too seeing as I have bought almost everything else billet from then



Got this synchro bearing setting tool off guessworks to make putting it all together that little bit easier.



Also whilst we was away my mum went to machine mart vat free day to get this jack for my dad to use on ERM/Paddy




Probably not much happening car wise this week as we are both busy but hopefully next week the ball should be rolling again

[rich2]

Nice haul! Great to meet you guys today. I came away with nothing more than 2 catalogues in a carrier bag and a full memory card of photos of minis! My mind was a bit blown by the huge amount of stuff on offer. I'll definitely be back next year with a long shopping list, and then maybe a few years after than in a working mini

[sonikk4]

Likewise Rich it was nice to meet you, it can all be a bit daunting the first time but i would recommend doing a list so at least then you can be a bit more methodical. Scott i have to say is good with his lists, i'm just the carry boy and extra cash when needed.

It would be nice for all of us to get our projects on the road and meet up to compare notes so to speak.

[analogue_radio]

Lovely stuff!

[rich2]

It would be nice for all of us to get our projects on the road and meet up to compare notes so to speak.

I like your thinking! Pencil it in for 2013 and I'll be there with bells on!

[sonikk4]

It would be nice for all of us to get our projects on the road and meet up to compare notes so to speak.

I like your thinking! Pencil it in for 2013 and I'll be there with bells on!

I think that would be doable for both our mini's

[MiniLandy]

Some nice stuff there!

Where abouts are you in Peterborough? I'm only in Ramsey, and i'm aaaalways in 'boro getting parts from Millfields, but i've never seen Paddy about. I drive a blue mini with a black front end and a boot, white roof and arches.. Edit: Haha, doesn't really count as a blue mini anymore.

Paddy's looking good too, that's been a well looked after mini!

Cheers, Paul.

Edited by MiniLandy, 10 May 2011 - 07:29 PM.

[rick.spi]

looks stunning mate, really pulled out all the stops, will be one mint mini when its done

[paul1275s]

I hear congratulations are in order Scott?
Well Done!

[scsracing]

I hear congratulations are in order Scott?
Well Done!

Yes they are Paul,third time lucky I guess

[scsracing]

Well the wheels are back from their make over.Bit of a strange make over as they are now fatter but that's fine by me

Just need to get them cleaned up and painted/powder coated.

Before



After

[danie garry]

oh dear god them wheels are the nuts!! love em!

[GreGGers]

This has been amazing to watch even though the shell has had nearly ever panel been replaced but will be great to see it when it is finished.
Keep it up
don't forget to keep us informed

[sonikk4]

Erm's wheels got heir first lick of paint today. My brother-in-law Lee (cheers mate) sand blasted the wheels ready for final clean up and then paint
Sand blasted

Etched and primed


Top coated


The fronts will be done tomorrow then Lacquered. Once that's been done the new machined rims will get some treatment as well.

[Edmonds87]

Wheels look great. Are these the force racing 2 piece wheel conversions? Do you have to run inner tubes with these?