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[neal]

Hi everyone,

 

My long awaited 1275GT resto project was completed this year and is in the Mini Magazine.

 

It has taken me over eight years to complete and enjoyed every minute of the build, I think it's fair to say that The Mini Forum contributed to this build whether it be top tips, advise or sourcing items. The threads on here really helped especially during the difficult times and inspired me to achieve something a little different, so thank you all.

 

I hope you like it.

 

Neal

 

 

 

 

[racingbob]

have seen this mini when had to go up to pick my mates new stage 4 head from neal. after seeing my head he also wanted one. this mini is absolutly awesome just like my head he done attention to detail fantastic. enjoy the feature

[Norfolk Boy]

Having received my copy of Mini magazine today your 1275GT Neal is quite possibly the best looking and well executed Mini I've every seen, also great story I'm sure you're very proud of your achievement Hope to one day see it in the metal, Truly awesome car!!

[neal]

Thanks guys, I appreciate your kind words and hope this story inspires others.

[Stevie W]

Absolutely outstanding Mini Neal....and a testament to your skills and attention to detail.

I doff my hat to you Sir!

[neal]

Absolutely outstanding Mini Neal....and a testament to your skills and attention to detail.

I doff my hat to you Sir!

Hey Steve, good to hear from you and glad you like my car.

 

Don't about 'Sir' though.....'Working Class Hero' will do me just fine

[Stevie W]

As you wish Neal....still a top bloke to turn out a Mini like that!!!

Spoke to Bob on here earlier. I still want a head from you but have a few house projects on the go which must take (monetary) priority, so expect to hear from me in the new year!!!!!

All the best, Steve.

[neal]

As you wish Neal....still a top bloke to turn out a Mini like that!!!

Spoke to Bob on here earlier. I still want a head from you but have a few house projects on the go which must take (monetary) priority, so expect to hear from me in the new year!!!!!

All the best, Steve.

Kind words Steve, thank you.

 

Totally understand about priorities Steve as I'm in the same boat as you, although I have been whittling away at an SPI head for several months (hardened exhaust valves seats fitted as standard) and will probably be ready when you are and I'm in no rush to sell it, shall I put your name on it?

 

Neal

[Stevie W]

Thanks for the offer Neal, but I don’t want to commit at the mo, or muck you about, so if someone else wants a head you’re currently working on that’s ok by me!
If you finish it when I need it even better.....

[JacMawd]

Thanks guys, I appreciate your kind words and hope this story inspires others.

Just read your feature Neal, your car is immaculate...definitely inspiring for me and my java green rusty clubman! I have also opted for gold alloys and seeing your GT I have definitely chose the right colour.

Thanks for sharing.

[neal]

 

Thanks guys, I appreciate your kind words and hope this story inspires others.

Just read your feature Neal, your car is immaculate...definitely inspiring for me and my java green rusty clubman! I have also opted for gold alloys and seeing your GT I have definitely chose the right colour.

Thanks for sharing.

 

Glad you enjoyed the feature and thank you for the kind words, Java Green is a nice bright summer colour especially with the gold wheels, a real eye catcher and you wont regret it. Enjoy your car build!!

 

Cheers, Neal

[racingbob]

how's the mini going Neal I suppose it's wrapped up nice and warm and hasn't been used

[neal]

Hey Bob, Yeah the mini is wrapped up for the winter, now thinking of doing another for all round year use.

 

I was thinking of a stripped out interior with a cage and buckets, flip front, spotlights and knobbly tyres with raised suspension for the winter, then for the summer months and nice sunny evenings- off with the spotlights, lower the suspension and a nice set of tyres on an alternative set of rims.

 

I think I'll get rid of the GT this summer, it's a beaut of a car but for me it is not one that can be thoroughly enjoyed, this is one for the show boys & girls, I just enjoyed building it.

 

Hope you are ok and will see you when the sun comes out, Neal.

[neal]

[racingbob]

wow Neal new it was good but what can I say