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#226 CharlieNZ

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Posted 22 September 2016 - 09:34 AM

 

I love how the switches look, such a neat job. Now all it needs is the heater deleting but I guess in England that isn't an option...

Hi CharlieNZ, we did talk about ditching the heater as well but decided it was better to be able to see out of the windscreen on a frosty or damp day both of which are quite frequent in the UK

 

by the way Jack is looking to travel to NZ at some point this year, what's the must do thing over there?

 

cheers Darren 

If my 1275GT was a bit more sorted, I'd suggest the best thing would be a week in it thrashing round the wiggly roads of the North Island ;) As it stands, more likely you would get a week standing at the side of the road waiting for the AA.

 

Depends how long you're here for. If you haven't got too long, hit the South Island, do the Queenstown thing, see the big scenery etc. Although Christchurch is all potholes and building sites, it's really interesting to see what's happening there post-earthquake and I love spending time there. If you've got longer, do a bit of a North island tour as well, there's plenty to do on the tourist trail. I'm ex-UK, been living in Auckland for over 15 years, so if you are interested, can certainly give you a few more ideas...



#227 Ben_O

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Posted 22 September 2016 - 08:21 PM

Sorry for the lack of update tonight, 

 

I have been on the spanners all day.

 

Ill be back on the Mini tomorrow. I did unpack the new seats though.....

 

..they are veerryyyy nice  :shades:



#228 JDImini

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Posted 22 September 2016 - 09:30 PM

Sorry for the lack of update tonight, 

 

I have been on the spanners all day.

 

Ill be back on the Mini tomorrow. I did unpack the new seats though.....

 

..they are veerryyyy nice  :shades:

:D



#229 JDImini

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Posted 22 September 2016 - 09:34 PM

 

If my 1275GT was a bit more sorted, I'd suggest the best thing would be a week in it thrashing round the wiggly roads of the North Island ;) As it stands, more likely you would get a week standing at the side of the road waiting for the AA.

 

That's the joy of a classic car - it's the journey not the destination, as you can't always guarantee getting to the destination  :-)


Edited by JDImini, 22 September 2016 - 09:41 PM.


#230 Ben_O

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Posted 23 September 2016 - 05:40 PM

It's really starting to look like a Mini now!

 

Quarter windows in

 

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rear screen in

 

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Ignore the wonky rubber at the top, i noticed it after taking the picture and gave it a thump to settle it.

 

Rear lights in

 

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Tank in

 

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Boot lid on

 

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Battery in

 

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Passenger seat in

 

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Passenger door on

 

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Drivers door on

 

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And that was after driving round for ages trying to find a place that sells riv nuts as we ran out of the size i need :(

 

And some overall shots of where we are now

 

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Monday, i want to get the engine in and get it on it's wheels (well some wheels)



#231 JamesC

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Posted 23 September 2016 - 05:49 PM

This is simply ACE!

#232 wingnut

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Posted 23 September 2016 - 06:35 PM

This,as usual with your work Ben is a stunning.



#233 mattmiglia

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Posted 23 September 2016 - 07:01 PM

Superb! What are the seats?

#234 Ben_O

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Posted 23 September 2016 - 07:14 PM

Superb! What are the seats?

Cobra Monaco's



#235 CharlieNZ

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Posted 23 September 2016 - 07:15 PM

Must be so satisfying to put the doors on and see those perfect panel gaps looking so good.



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Posted 23 September 2016 - 07:25 PM

Must be so satisfying to put the doors on and see those perfect panel gaps looking so good.

It's a bit nerve racking, especially as i put them on by myself  >_<

 

Not a single scratch or mark though  :gimme:



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Posted 23 September 2016 - 10:15 PM

 

Superb! What are the seats?

Cobra Monaco's

 

 

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Posted 23 September 2016 - 10:30 PM

 

Must be so satisfying to put the doors on and see those perfect panel gaps looking so good.

It's a bit nerve racking, especially as i put them on by myself  >_<

 

Not a single scratch or mark though  :gimme:

 

Hi Ben it is really coming together and as always you're doing a fantastic job 



#239 MikeRotherham

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Posted 24 September 2016 - 08:22 AM

Beautiful car.

 

It's heart warming to see such care that has been taken.

 

It would be good if other car repairers showed a similar standard.



#240 Mini ManannĂ¡n

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Posted 24 September 2016 - 11:03 AM

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Hmmm.... 






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