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Post by coedy on Aug 4, 2008 13:44:51 GMT 1
thought today 'right, ill go and buy some paint stripper and strip off the top of that tidy looking radiator we found in the shed' went to buy some paint stripper/thinner stuff. got back, wrestled with the old work bench, got out the radiator. thought to myself 'ill do a proper job and paint the sides black along with the cowling while im at it' went to take the cowling off. first bolt. thought to myself it was a bit tight, but it was moving, losen it some more and TWANG. sheered it. toys out of pram, radiator and workbench back i shed.. no wonder i think of myself as a mechanical numpty when i cant even take some paint off a radiator without ruining something.... *throws his rattle*   |
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Post by coedy on Aug 4, 2008 14:00:48 GMT 1
second thoughts its not minis that are crap because the radiator wasnt even fitted...its me lol |
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Post by dohboy78 on Aug 4, 2008 14:46:28 GMT 1
Know that feeling!!
I hate it when things go wrong!
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Post by coedy on Aug 4, 2008 17:43:10 GMT 1
And the foot pedal i found in the shed that i was excited about fitting doesnt fit todays not going well... |
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Post by jc1380s on Aug 4, 2008 18:13:26 GMT 1
I've got one of those Paddy H pedals fitted on jc if you want to see how it works.
jc
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Post by coedy on Aug 4, 2008 18:26:14 GMT 1
 a pic or something would be great! only way i can think itll work is if i drill the pedal =/ |
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Post by jc1380s on Aug 4, 2008 18:29:48 GMT 1
As I remember thats what I did as well  Will go see if I can get a pic for you  jc |
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Post by taffy1967 on Aug 4, 2008 18:32:55 GMT 1
Yes I think their designed for earlier Minis (pre 1976?) that had smaller throttle pedals?
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Post by coedy on Aug 4, 2008 18:39:50 GMT 1
yeah i thought they may be for mk1s or something seeing as they came out in the 70s. wasnt sure if the throttle pedals were smaller back then though. if i do have to drill the pedal, im guessing i have no choice... i must fit it though, it looks great, especially as im trying to go retro-ish |
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Post by taffy1967 on Aug 4, 2008 18:50:06 GMT 1
MKI, MkII and MKIII Minis had smaller pedals.  |
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Post by jc1380s on Aug 4, 2008 19:00:34 GMT 1
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Post by jc1380s on Aug 4, 2008 19:06:43 GMT 1
How can a carpet get dirty when it's never driven ?  ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D You cheeky Git!!!!!  ;D Thats vintage dirt I'll have you know!!!!!!!   ;D ;D ;D jc |
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Post by janetthompson on Aug 4, 2008 19:07:41 GMT 1
Jc, where do you live in Llanelli ? Cos don't be surprised if one night that pedal goes missing lol ;D |
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Post by jc1380s on Aug 4, 2008 19:09:49 GMT 1
Jc, where do you live in Llanelli ? Cos don't be surprised if one night that pedal goes missing lol ;D ;D ;D ;D Ha ha ha ha !!! Not telling you Janet!!!!! ;D ;D ;D But if it disappears now I'll know who to visit!!!!! ;D ;D ;D jc |
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Post by janetthompson on Aug 4, 2008 19:12:07 GMT 1
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Post by jc1380s on Aug 4, 2008 19:33:06 GMT 1
;D ;D ;D and I've got another one to go on the MG too!!!!! ;D ;D ;D jc |
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Post by taffy1967 on Aug 4, 2008 19:38:01 GMT 1
But those pedals look different to mine JC?
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Post by irishstick on Aug 4, 2008 19:38:41 GMT 1
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Post by taffy1967 on Aug 4, 2008 19:40:49 GMT 1
Are you back with the misses Irish? Or are you still on the run?
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Post by irishstick on Aug 4, 2008 19:44:15 GMT 1
Are you back with the misses Irish? Or are you still on the run? ;D still in london, aint heared off her for a week or so,, on the lash in london, happy and single,, to be honest i miss my minis more,,,, sad but true!!!!! |
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