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[analogue_radio]

Good luck with IMM Bean

[JordanRaisbeck]

Hello Bean. Im a total stranger to this thread, but as i am at work i decided to have a look through some project topics. Seen this one and had to have a look. I read right from page 1 to page 31 im really really impressed with all the work you've carried out on the van. Love all the ideas and decisions you've made, like the wheels and window tinting etc. I adore the colour, and the fact you've done a hell of a lot of it yourself!!! Love the half a mini lol, looks like some-ones driven it into the floor lol, really really great job mate *thumbs up*

Hope to keep in touch with this porject and seeing it pass the mot and everything!!!

GOOD LUCK WITH COMPLETING THE JIGSAW!!!!!

Jordan.

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Edited by JordanRaisbeck, 01 June 2009 - 09:01 AM.

[Bean]

Good luck with IMM Bean

Thank you!!

GOOD LUCK WITH COMPLETING THE JIGSAW!!!!!

Hi Jordan,

Thank you ever-so much for the reply! That means a great deal, it really does!

I can't take credit for alot of it though - My gorgeous boyfriend has done alot of work... and so has his Dad! I am hugely grateful for all their work on the car, and especially engine wise, from "England_Expects". I will forever be in their debt, lol Financially and practically, I fear, lol


I really appreciate the comment on the choices - i.e. colour and tints though. From the start, I wanted the van to be modified and modern, but not over the top and not too gareish. I hope that I achieved this with the look of the car. I need it to be comfortable and practical, but I wanted it to keep true to the Mini. Also, as it's a 60s, I wanted to modify it in a way that keeps the car solid and original - i.e., all the mods that I've done to the car are cosmetic and in no way hinder the bodywork. So - It can be put back to original. It was important to me to do this - I didn't want to put massive wheels on or cut the wings for big arches etc - Not on such an early car.

Still, it's been one hell of a project and I've loved making the decisions! Can't say I've loved paying out for them though!

But hey - It's not every day year that you get to build your own car?


Can't wait to see it finished and thank you to everyone for following the project through, to date!


Thanks again, Jordan

[JordanRaisbeck]

No problem at all, i understand the mods you've made are'nt standard, but every project is unique and for that reason alone, its a vehicle you can call your own! (i love the mods anyways )

Jordan.

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Edited by JordanRaisbeck, 01 June 2009 - 09:21 AM.

[shedonwheels]

Also need to get the new tyres put on. They want £14 + VAT per wheel to do them!? Is that normal??

Bean I'll ask ed how much his dad charges as I'm sure it's less than that. Or greg might be able to do it at his place....

Loving the windows!!

[Bean]

Oh, ace! Thank you Amy!!

[England_expects]

Thanks Bean for your comments, your very welcome and besides it keeps me off street corners !!!!!!

[minivanman]

But hey - It's not every year that you get to build your own car?

Is for me....


I didn't bother with an mpi drop bracket, just made it up out of 5mm plate I think. You can't put it too low or you cant get into the seat, because it doesn't go back far enough. Me and dad trimmed my dash pretty easily out of one bit of leather. Just needed one cut and stitch along the top in the centre and the rest just stretched on.

[Al*]

its looking really good Bean! i'm excited to see this in the flesh as i will be at IMM myself.. ive been travelling through england and ireland since the end of last month and am going to france tommorow an dwill be travellign around europe untill IMM... if im back in england and you need a hand maybe i could stop by and help get it done if you needed a extra set of hands at some point.... who knows though..haha i'm sure youll get it done though! good luck its looking great!

[luvlygal]

Oooh, getting there!

[Git]

Also need to get the new tyres put on. They want £14 + VAT per wheel to do them!? Is that normal??

Bean I'll ask ed how much his dad charges as I'm sure it's less than that. Or greg might be able to do it at his place....

Loving the windows!!

Matey round here charged me £30 to put new tyres on Boo... but that was on the quiet and with 'real' folding paper money (if you know what I mean)
Budget around £10-£15 per wheel 'On the Books'

[Bean]

Thanks guys!

Thank you so much, Al! You're a star! I will, of course, let you know - I really appreciate the offer!

[Bean]

Hello Jean, we have your booking and will send tickets out mid June. Mike

Well, IMM is official now!

Help!



Other window is in now, though!

And the car has been dropped down a palette to put the subframes on!

[Bean]

We've been down at the van today!

I've made templates for all of the back load bay area. I know what I'm trimming, I just need to start the trimming!

I've also made a template for the floor. I'm going to board it out and then cover it. Just to make the floor a little more hard-wearing.




Also - We've moved to a better part of the barn, with a more decent floor! So, we've been building shelves and Kris has been sweeping up all the muddy-dusty stuff!

I've not stopped coughing since, lol



I've also bought Frankie's wing mirrors

[Git]

So... quite a productive day then... can't wait to see him...