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Post by dai9fxey on Nov 4, 2007 9:37:31 GMT 1
 NICE, NICE. THat isn't nice, It's aweome. ;D 
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Post by bigend on Nov 4, 2007 10:24:30 GMT 1
Thats next months COTM sorted then ;D What an absolute beauty!
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Post by hailthegreatman on Nov 4, 2007 15:06:24 GMT 1
Thanks Folks, hopefully I'll get to see some of you out and about......
It's a bit of a "work in progress"
Next tasks....
Get my period Lucas 700 Spotlamps on.....
Sort out my speedo and various dials....
Changeover to alternator to power the spots..
Popped into J7L to see about getting the work done will update the pics in the coming months
Cheers
Stuart
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Post by bigend on Nov 4, 2007 17:52:23 GMT 1
It's a bit of a "work in progress" Aye, it shows.....rough a f*** that is ;D |
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Post by hailthegreatman on Nov 4, 2007 20:03:28 GMT 1
Thanks Bigend......
I'm very pleased with it so far!
All the big work is done, its just a matter of the icing on the cake then to get it looking as I want...I'm not fussy or anal about it , I just know how I want it to look!
Anyone got some decent period bucket seats (for a driver with a larger arse!!!)
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Post by hailthegreatman on Nov 4, 2007 20:23:32 GMT 1
Thanks Phil,
Bought it back in April, but have been using it cautiously as the engine was still being run in, after I'd put about 1000 miles on I put it on the Rolling Road with Tommy at Willfeld who gave it a full tuning session after which it's been as sweet as a nut and just pulls and pulls and is great fun to steer around roundabouts on the throttle..in the dry, somewhat trickier in the wet however!!
You may have seen me about in the Cardiff/Llantrisant/Pontyclun area, haven't got out as much as I wanted due to other commitments and the poor summer we've had!
Mind you had a great run on Thursday up to Jamies and then on up to Caerbont to see the Speedycable guys...
Stuart
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Post by bigend on Nov 4, 2007 21:06:52 GMT 1
Cracking motor Stuart. Fancy a run out to Malvern on the 25th of Nov? BTW of you come across those seats you're after and they're a good price. Let me know, I'm after a pair too Cheers Oh and I meant to ask.....do you mind telling what the setting up session cost at the rolling road? |
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Post by acidminis on Nov 4, 2007 21:09:04 GMT 1
Just thought I'd mention that Cobra Classic's are available in two widths as part of there signature range |
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Post by bigend on Nov 4, 2007 21:13:24 GMT 1
got any useful links for those Acid? Cheers:)
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Post by hailthegreatman on Nov 4, 2007 22:33:16 GMT 1
Bigend,
The tune up with Tommy at Willfield's was £75.00, excellent job too included replacing the dizzy cap & leads after the works replica ones fitted tried to electrocute him on several occasions!
Read Out was 95.5 bhp at the flywheel, 60.00 bhp at the wheels and 120nm of torque.
Acid - thanks for the headsup on the seats....
Regards
Stuart
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Post by minichick on Nov 4, 2007 22:38:37 GMT 1
That is one beautiful looking mini Stuart ;D
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Post by acidminis on Nov 4, 2007 22:47:12 GMT 1
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Post by hailthegreatman on Nov 5, 2007 11:09:36 GMT 1
Corina, Thank you !
Bigend - Malvern sounds like a good trip, I will see what I can do!
Acid, Thanks for the seat detail.
Stuart
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Post by hailthegreatman on Apr 26, 2008 11:44:43 GMT 1
Now I'm really really happy...... Got a pair of period Terry Hunter Motorway Fixed Back bucket seat made by Masemco Ltd of London in 1967/68......exactly the type of seats I wanted and they are in exceptional condition for being 40yrs old!!! Off to Aberystwyth in the morning to collect them..to guy who has several early mini coopers and s's plus an aladdins cave of spare parts..... Here, have a look at my new seats.......     |
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Post by jc1380s on Apr 26, 2008 12:11:06 GMT 1
What a great find Stuart.  They look perfect!  Should look even better when fitted! Nice to see that you are looking after my future Mini for me!!! ;D ;D jc |
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Post by taffy1967 on Apr 26, 2008 12:35:35 GMT 1
That is a lucky find, the MCR is sure to be envious of you now. |
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Post by dai9fxey on Apr 26, 2008 14:28:27 GMT 1
Nice one Stuart. The Chap You're talking about is probably Dai Boswell. He knows his minis and i think He's still got Richard Longmans 1275 GT Race Car. Very Tasty indeed. |
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Post by hailthegreatman on Apr 26, 2008 17:04:12 GMT 1
Dai,
Yes it is Dai Boswell, he's selling off quite a few bits and pieces....I'll see if he wants any parts listed on the forum!!
Will be seeing him in the morning.
Stuart
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Post by hailthegreatman on Apr 27, 2008 18:37:09 GMT 1
Hi Folks, Picked the seats up today, given them a good clean and inspection and just put them straight in...my god what a difference! Not wanting to blow my own trumpet but I really love 'em!!!! Dai Boswell's garage is amazing, Downton heads, engines manifolds, Longman engines, seats, blocks , amazing collection, whilst I was there I saw Cilla Blacks Wood & Pickett Mini the Arden 8 Port injection mark II Cooper S plus an australian mark I shell, rust free being used as a donor shell for a works rebuild, held an alloy boot that weighed about a1kg....amazing and all original unmolested 60/70's parts... Dai is an absolute Mini fanatic and it was great to talk with him for an hour or so about his cars and experiences....I'm sure I will be contacting him again soon! Anyway back to to the seats, this is what came out.....  As you can see the passenger didn't get a great ride in my Mini!!!! The Corbeau seat is going Free to a good home!!!! Give me a call! This is the inside now....  I Love 'em...... Picked up this Astrali wheel the other day too.....  So far so good....on to the spots/fogs and reversing light next...... Stuart |
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Post by jc1380s on Apr 27, 2008 19:04:08 GMT 1
Nice one Stuart! They look like they were made for the Mini! Much better than the mix 'n' match pair that came out!!!!!  That Astrali wheel will look great too when its polished up and fitted. Its looking good!!!!!! jc |
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