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#196 Down&Out

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Posted 16 February 2009 - 02:59 PM

is there some sort of secret money tree that only you know about???
its all rather fab :X

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Posted 16 February 2009 - 03:02 PM

is there some sort of secret money tree that only you know about???
its all rather fab :o


more importantly, think of all the cups of tea this guy must get through doing all that hard work! i wouldn't like to pick up the biscuit bill! :X

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Posted 16 February 2009 - 08:14 PM

Now that's a cool idea!!! Mind if I pinch it???


Don't mind if you do................. ;)

Hi dude, always kept an eye on this project, nice to see it all coming together finally :) you must be chuffed.

Just wondering what glue you used for the carpets?


I used 3M spray glue........ :thumbsup:


is there some sort of secret money tree that only you know about???
its all rather fab :thumbsup:


NO just worked a lot of extra hours at work (3 months of 3hours in evenings)...... :thumbsup:


is there some sort of secret money tree that only you know about???
its all rather fab :thumbsup:


more importantly, think of all the cups of tea this guy must get through doing all that hard work! i wouldn't like to pick up the biscuit bill! :)

and yes the tea & biscuits were every hour............... :thumbsup:

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Posted 16 February 2009 - 08:25 PM

seriously! you need to have something on your mini that doesnt look absolutely perfect! its against the rules!

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Posted 16 February 2009 - 09:32 PM

is there some sort of secret money tree that only you know about???
its all rather fab :thumbsup:


more importantly, think of all the cups of tea this guy must get through doing all that hard work! i wouldn't like to pick up the biscuit bill! :)

hahah! ;)

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Posted 16 February 2009 - 10:02 PM

SWEET!!!
Keep it up.. Dying to see the finished effort!! Can you build mine for me one day??
:)

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Posted 22 February 2009 - 04:16 PM

SWEET!!!
Keep it up.. Dying to see the finished effort!! Can you build mine for me one day??
:P


will cost you....................... :lol:

just trying rear seats and they need the seat belt bolts removing I think...................

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.....................as base is not sitting right back.................. :dontgetit:

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Posted 22 February 2009 - 09:12 PM

Also fitted mirror and sun visors.........................

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................. :D

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Posted 08 March 2009 - 08:45 PM

Hi..people did a little more on Jennifer ..............Painted new switch panel Old English White and wired up front screen to relay and switch and refitted others................

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and wired up extra switches.............

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and fitted rear and front carpets.......

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but not very impressed with Newton's new moulded carpet set not as good as there old deluxe set............... :crazy:

Edited by mk1leg, 17 March 2009 - 09:57 PM.


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Posted 09 March 2009 - 05:09 PM

i was looking at that carpet whats not so good about it so i dont buy the wrong one excellent rebuild by the way

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Posted 09 March 2009 - 10:55 PM

i was looking at that carpet whats not so good about it so i dont buy the wrong one excellent rebuild by the way


well there only a 3mm thickness of foem and looks cheap compared to there old style de luxe set as I had 10 years ago........... :wub:

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Posted 10 March 2009 - 08:35 AM

ok thanks ill bear that in mind when i order mine keep up the good work car looks very smart

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Posted 29 March 2009 - 09:37 PM

Spent a few hrs on Jennifer today................fitted steering and heater in properly......................

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and started fitting engine bay out with brake and clutch stuff.................

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and hope to pick up the engine this week and give it a rebuild and paint as its been standing idle for a few years................. ;D

Edited by mk1leg, 29 March 2009 - 09:45 PM.


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Posted 30 March 2009 - 05:50 PM

there's something very satisfying about having a clean engine bay and a lovely bulkhead :-

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Posted 30 March 2009 - 08:18 PM

brilliant attention to detail as ever mark :withstupid:

i will give you a ring on friday, let me know if you need any help with the engine at the weekend :-




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