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Nov 24, 2006 10:38:35 GMT
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1977 Leyland Mini 1000. Cooper S replica. Works style lamps and removable monte carlo style lamp grilles Works style reverse lamp 998 stage 1 engine 10" revolutions Group 2 "wide" glass arches. Mini 30 interior   |
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The lurker formerly known as Cappuccinocruiser.. or wedgedout..
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Nov 24, 2006 10:49:31 GMT
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oh, and a ferqin gert sunroof by webasto
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The lurker formerly known as Cappuccinocruiser.. or wedgedout..
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Nov 24, 2006 11:34:29 GMT
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Lovely, I love the fact its the same age as me and its 70's ( yes it does matter! LOL) Hmm that Mini smell, and knocking the ashtray off as you climb in the back!! Arrrgh I'm getting mini fever, I want an old one with external hinges, one clock in the middle, standard hard seats and some where to put milk bottles!  Great work CC looks like bags o fun  |
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 it doesn't matter if it's a Morris Marina or a Toyota Celica - it's what you do with it that counts  |
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Nov 24, 2006 11:43:25 GMT
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Tha man from DelMonte, he say YES!
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Nov 24, 2006 11:47:59 GMT
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Ta folks On the cards, fiesta caliper brake upgrade (cheers again Sammyboy!) and possibly a larger engine for more torque  It's a h00t to drive, really is Could use a sump guard too  |
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The lurker formerly known as Cappuccinocruiser.. or wedgedout..
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Nov 24, 2006 11:58:40 GMT
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FAB! I do love a good mini The Mini 'scene' is hopelessly irritating, and the constant rust-chasing is a ballache, but there's nothing that can be so much fun with so little power. Ragging one on some twisties in 3rd and 4th, never touching the brakes and working on a 'momentum principle' is ace. I know where there is a nice 'barn fresh' pick up, just waiting for some 'treatment'. Hopefully I will make it mine one day. |
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Nov 24, 2006 12:07:49 GMT
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FAB! I do love a good mini The Mini 'scene' is hopelessly irritating, and the constant rust-chasing is a ballache, but there's nothing that can be so much fun with so little power. Ragging one on some twisties in 3rd and 4th, never touching the brakes and working on a 'momentum principle' is ace. I know where there is a nice 'barn fresh' pick up, just waiting for some 'treatment'. Hopefully I will make it mine one day. I've had enough of most "scenes" if I'm honest!, I'll just be concentrating on enjoying my cars from now on and bo11ox to what people think It's loads and loads of fun, I've wanted to get a '10" mini' for ages, and this one came up through work... it's had all the bad bits done (sills, inner and outer, floors etc) and it's solid where it counts with a mini , scuttle and A panels are ROCK solid, could use a pair of wings and front pannel one day... but that can wait My boss is WELL into them and does them as a hoby... well he pays for the parts, does some of the mechanicals and assembly, then pays my old man to weld em up, paint em etc... So I've a "mini specialist" next to the office... LOL, once he's done one, he sells it, then looks for another... he makes enough to pay my old man and keep his pair of mini 30's sweet... The car just "made sence" at the time, I can get parts cheap, get work done for nowt while I earn , it's perfect for the commute to work through rural Rutland's B roads, damn sight easier to park than the van too, so perfect for visiting folks who don't have decent parking Of course I don't "do" sensible, otherwise I'd have got a diesel euro box, but this is as close to "practicality" as I ever want to come  Pog, that pickup sounds worth pursuing... look forward to hearing about it/seeing it in the future I am already lusting after more torque... and there's a stage 4 head sat in the office.... I may know of an 1100 short engine too.... So much for a cheap runabout |
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The lurker formerly known as Cappuccinocruiser.. or wedgedout..
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Nov 24, 2006 16:56:19 GMT
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really sweet mini mate, id rather see a nice daily driver example over a minter show condition one any day.
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fantastic, ill pop over see it oneday |
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 once again rocking with 1117cc and 4 gears! |
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What was that? Sorry but a 2CV has puny power and is just as much fun to drive (yes, I did say that!). Well, to be fair, I find it hard to choose one over the other - as long as the road is smooth!
I was driving a mk1 Cooper (hydrolastic, 998cc twin carb) today and absolutely loved it compared to my wife's 998cc City E which I just find painful to drive. So much difference! Had I the funds, I would have snapped it up I think.
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1986 Citroen 2CV Dolly Other things. Check out my Blog for the latest! www.hubnut.org |
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But we don't "do" 2CV's at work on the side Don't get me wrong, I like 2CV's too, just not the "right" car for me at the moment. |
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The lurker formerly known as Cappuccinocruiser.. or wedgedout..
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good parking skillz looks like a fine mini I suppose the best bit is that it is rust-free! |
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But we don't "do" 2CV's at work on the side Don't get me wrong, I like 2CV's too, just not the "right" car for me at the moment. No worries. I'm just slightly obsessed, that's all! We've got both cars on the drive so I'm well placed to do comparisons! |
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1986 Citroen 2CV Dolly Other things. Check out my Blog for the latest! www.hubnut.org |
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good parking skillz looks like a fine mini I suppose the best bit is that it is rust-free! Curry's seems to have better lighting at closing time.. it's not rust free, but it is rot free which is handy and its a hoot to drive, I don't mind the harsh ride you get from rubber cones, and love the "flat" handling |
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The lurker formerly known as Cappuccinocruiser.. or wedgedout..
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love it mate, i will one day be a mini owner again
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Dec 10, 2006 11:48:39 GMT
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tis a lovely car with a fantastic little growl and handels nicely too |
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once again rocking with 1117cc and 4 gears! |
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hammoj28
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Dec 10, 2006 11:57:27 GMT
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Loving it! Always like the white with black roof colour scheme. Works really well.
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Dec 10, 2006 11:59:30 GMT
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very nice mate clean and simple, best was for a mini, what is involved in the fiesta brake upgrade?  ? |
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bobz
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Dec 10, 2006 12:26:04 GMT
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Nice car mate |
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Don't plan anything, it'll start raining!
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Dec 11, 2006 22:39:44 GMT
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very nice mate clean and simple, best was for a mini, what is involved in the fiesta brake upgrade? ? Basicly it's pretty simple... Rather than re-itterate it all... Click here! |
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