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[Maverick78]

Bar a few tweaks and fiddly bits and new plates from Santa to come, he's finished!

Big thanks to my Dad and brother Eoin. Couldn't of done it without them.

[Mini-Mad-Craig]

The perrrrrrfffect Mini, apart from the arches But well done, this restoration is spot on, one of the best

[Noah]

Lovely, Obviously there is a few things that i would change, but thats more personal preference than anything.

But, WOW. Really well done.

[Maverick78]

Thanks! That's what's good about minis. There all unique to there owners tastes.


Appreciate the comments!

[ginsters]

Stunning!like the arches which are they need to get a set for mine

[Maverick78]

Group 5's

Thanks man.

Stunning!like the arches which are they need to get a set for mine

[MiniElliott]

Love this thread :) Was that a GRP MK1 boot lid you used ? If so where did you get it from as the fit looks really nice.

Good Luck

Elliott

[Treacle91]

looking low! love it.

[Maverick78]

No, it's a mk3 lid with a piece fabricated in to give the mk1 shape.

Love this thread :) Was that a GRP MK1 boot lid you used ? If so where did you get it from as the fit looks really nice.

Good Luck

Elliott

[scotsco]

Who retrimmed your seats? They look the mutts nuts!

[Maverick78]

A very talented guy just outside Belfast. Top job

Who retrimmed your seats? They look the mutts nuts!

[jamesmpi]

another arch question.....lol

do group 5's line up with the sportspack arch holes in your wings and rear quarters?

[ajtom94]

Don't the group fives have the tiny bit for trim to go on if so I'd defo recommend it would look lovely I'm loving those door pockets too considering that eventually but more pressing matters of panelling first aha I do love the wheel arch combo... This car is very beautiful and I bet youre rather proud to say the least all came along very quick too, my personal opinion is this is how I'd do a retro style but as people say the dtm doesn't quite look right a 1 7/8" or 2" centre exit would look gorgeous on this

[Maverick78]

another arch question.....lol

do group 5's line up with the sportspack arch holes in your wings and rear quarters?

That I don't know! Sorry

[Maverick78]

Don't the group fives have the tiny bit for trim to go on if so I'd defo recommend it would look lovely I'm loving those door pockets too considering that eventually but more pressing matters of panelling first aha I do love the wheel arch combo... This car is very beautiful and I bet youre rather proud to say the least all came along very quick too, my personal opinion is this is how I'd do a retro style but as people say the dtm doesn't quite look right a 1 7/8" or 2" centre exit would look gorgeous on this

The group 5's don't have the lip for the chrome trim. I didn't want the trimmed edge as its more commonplace. The look I wanted was more of a late 60's, 70's cooper s with some added retro extras to make it a touch more unique. Not go the natural route.

The DTM I had from the previous car and its brand new and I always loved the sound of it.
Through time I will change it for a side exit.