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[Rich1]

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So this is the grill I'm going to use won't be some people cup of tea
So no work on car for three weeks but my back is getting better can't wait to get in garage

 
 
i like it! will there be enough air flow through the grille?

Have no idea only time will tell

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So back is better three weeks of work with it I was so bored ?
So gearbox all painted and put back together now hoping to fit to engine on Friday evening also book tickets to Brooklands mini show can't wait

[Rich1]

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So doors are nearly finished just need a good sand down and paint and still got boot and bonnet to do

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[Rich1]

So went to Brooklands mini day for the first time what a load of ****
So trade stands was very poor where was mini spares and mini sport
Food stands was **** as well
It's a shame this show could be a really good show
Will not be going again

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So front subframe off car and back on push frame and getting ready for paint car

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So inside the car painted now can start on the out side soon

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Engine just about finish being painted just the sump pan left to do

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So started spray the car today little by little

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So engine in and painted still got to got driveshaft and rad but was thinking of using a mpi one I got sitting there

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So rear bumper and spot lights brackets are all painted now and fitted the new springs to front and rear subframe today

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So stared to do all the dark colours first and going to start he roof in blue and the rest in blue as well just got to paint front and rear bumpers

[stumpy75]

Great project mate how did you find fitting the bodykit i have the same mine look much bigger than my quarters

[Rich1]

Fitting was a pig but it's the second one I have done the rear arches are from ABS Motorsport and the front are for the race mini so had to play around with a lot going to start spraying the blue tomorrow

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So started to paint mini today got the roof and front end painted but then I knock over the paint tin 2 and a half litre of paint over garage floor so have to order some more not happy as had the paint I needed to finish off the car ?

[stumpy75]

Gutting regards the paint but its looking the business