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[ToM 2012]

Thanks hopefully will be at a mini show next year Ile get it to Himley hall thanks Tom

[mattmiglia]

That looks totally stunning Tom! Amazing car

[ToM 2012]

Thanks Mattmiglia

[ToM 2012]

Most parts have been delivered now I just need to source a disk brake conversion for the front but new ones are expensive I'm waiting for a good second hand one to pop up on here or eBay. I also need a new fuel tank just finding parts atm is taking time Ile upload some pictures soon as I get some parts on its a bit cold in garage atm lol thanks Tom

[Daz1968]

A cheaper option for front brakes is to pick up a pair of 8.4 discs complete and buy the 7.5 disc conversion for them, usually cheaper at the shows, you could then sell the spare calipers to recoup some of cost.
Also on your tank if I remember correct yours is the early one with bolt in sender unit, the later type is not interchangeable as the gauge won't work, so make sure you find the correct one. You can fit later one but you need the gauge and a voltage stabiliser.

[Baldspeed Racing]

Totally stunning, awesome rebuild mate

[ToM 2012]

Thanks daz and thanks bald speed racing.

[ToM 2012]

Got the new exhaust system fitted got longer studs and extra spacer drums on the back so now the wheels fit with out rubbing got most electrics wired up. Gotta tackle the front windscreen and front disk brake conversion next. Here is so e pictures thanks Tom

[Daz1968]

Just as an afterthought you could also put spaced drums on the front until a set of discs come along at a good price,
It's looking good though. Also makes me want to get mine finished

[rhys-89]

Looking awesome love how crisp and clinical this looks the white really sets it off against the chrome.

[ToM 2012]

Thanks rhys and I was thinking to do that daz but I want to do it all now while it's mostly in parts and it's finished with then. I'm hoping a set will pop up on here or eBay in the next week if not I will have to buy mini spares full conversion kit.. thanks Tom

[minimissions]

This is looking awesome! get those brakes on, cant wait to see it sat down on those wheels!

[ToM 2012]

Got the windscreen fitted tonight what a nightmare this was to fit all the bottom and drivers side went in lovely but the passenger side on the top was way to high and would not go in. Anyway after a lot of abuse swearing and sweating I got it in that is never coming out again. Here is some pictures thanks Tom




Also whipers and rear view mirror fitted

[jchomme]

This tread is the best! You put some serious effort in this and reading some of the earlier posts, you have to be how proud of the results.  

 

Thanks for all the documenting, your thread is a huge help for me on my mk1.  Good source of motivation!

[Olive1612]

Hi Tom,

i'm a french guy, (sorry for my English), i just create a account to say to you, that you are a F..... CRAZY GUY !!!   
What a incredible work you've accomplished.
I walkthrought your thread, this isn't a restauration, this is a reconstruction !!!
When i've seen the first photos i've thinked, that you will stop the work, because it's was too hard... but you didn't 

I am jealous and at the same time a big fan of your work !!! If only I could do 1 / 10th of your work mine would be at the top !!!
Great, great, great and unbelievable JOB.

Thanks for sharing your photos and experience !
Merry Christmas.
Olivier.