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[Rich1]

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So I have pick the colour for the mini it is firecracker blue I have just order it so I can paint the under side of car
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[Rich1]

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So not much done this weekend on mini but did pick up a set of 7x13 weller wheels for car already have a set but need a spare one

[Rich1]

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Manage to get my hands on a two speed mini heater for £40 pounds been after one for ages

[Rich1]

Hi all
Good day in garage today manage to put car on it side so I can finish of a small bit of welding so buy Friday I should have all the welding all done and seam sealed all up and stoneguard as well ready for painting floor

[Rich1]

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So floor is stoneguard now just the boot floor left to do now a small bit of welding left which will be done tomorrow and hopefully painted as well

[Rich1]

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So got the floor painted but run out on welding wire for the boot floor so roll on Friday

[thelegg]

Looking smart :)

[Rich1]

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So got the welding finished yesterday and got the floor stoneguard and undercoat done

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So my engine turn up yesterday its a early X20XEV engine need gearbox not sure what type is the best to use and thinking of what carbs are the best to use I was thinking R1 or CBR bike carbs what do you guys think

[Rich1]

So need help to know what is the best gearbox to use with my new engine would it be a F18 or F20 or a F15
Also need engine loom can I use a loom from a later car then the engine I've got it's a early X20XEX

[Rich1]

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So finish of painting the floor of mini today so started to get subframe ready for painting and part to put together

[Rich1]

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So I have got the subframe painted now

Edited by Rich1, 03 March 2018 - 08:45 AM.

[Rich1]

So it was a cold evening in garage last night it was snowing again but I did get the rear subframe fitted so hoping the parts I order will turn up in post today  IMG_1456.JPG   50.57K   2 downloads

Edited by Rich1, 03 March 2018 - 08:53 AM.

[Rich1]

So I have to take subframe of again as I have got some new polyflex bushes to go on  IMG_1464.JPG   45.56K   0 downloads

Edited by Rich1, 08 March 2018 - 08:15 PM.

[Rich1]

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So got rear arms painted to night ready to start to rebuild

Edited by Rich1, 08 March 2018 - 08:20 PM.