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gianluigi
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15th Apr 06 at 19:08   View User's Profile U2U Member Reply With Quote

Thanks Rob.
Paul H
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yeah black roof on a red car with black arches.they look proper mint

[Edited on 15-04-2006 by Paul H]
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PROGRESS!!!!!

Decided to start making a move on getting the engine out, so got the wheels out of the way, and was shocked out the good condition of the brakes


quick pic of the engine bay prior to attack with spanners, sockets and wrenches


Got most of the big parts out of the way, it was a bastard as some of the bolts were rusted, so optimum muscle usage had to be used


Got the manifold off, (which was also a mission) looking for a 3 branch manifold and inlet, so if anyone has or know's where one is going


Couldn't be arsed to do anymore....

It's going to be a slow progress i think, but worth the wait.

Todays Injury Report: Small cut on left hand, 4th finger, minimal blood, no plaster needed
Robin
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woulda been easier to just undo the subframe and lift the body off, thats the way i always did it on my mates (4 times)
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quote:
Originally posted by robmarriott
woulda been easier to just undo the subframe and lift the body off, thats the way i always did it on my mates (4 times)


much easier
gianluigi
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new purchases for the mini





missed out on a 3 branch manifold last night, but still looking for one like this:



also looking to get twin carbaretta's





[Edited on 24-04-2006 by gianluigi]
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Seen the new 7 port minisport crossflow heads?! They have the twin carb/tb pattern inlet manifold cast into the head (rather then bolted on) on the front so awesome for twin carb useage - Over £1000 though!
Click HERE for more info


[Edited on 24-04-2006 by Jules]
gianluigi
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Thanks Jules over budget though
gianluigi
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Thanks for the website aswell, top notch!
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Wow
gianluigi
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quote:
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Wow


Do I detect sarcasm?

Jamie, where did you get your 'Boxes of Truth' from? Think i need a few
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crossflow heads

its only taken 50 years for someone to make one thats not massively overpriced
CorsAsh
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Good work NT, love threads like this
gianluigi
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My dad did loads of work whilst i was at football on sunday, will get pics tonight
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Trying to think of a nickname for your dad....
Jamie Walby
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quote:
Originally posted by gianluigi
quote:
Originally posted by Jamie Walby
Wow


Do I detect sarcasm?

Jamie, where did you get your 'Boxes of Truth' from? Think i need a few


Not at all Rodders. I think this is going to be awesome if it gets finished.

I got my 'Boxes of Truth' from Staples.

Im just about to make a few more purchases for them, thanks to my plastic friend C.Card I wont have to pay for them till middle of June now

gianluigi
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quote:
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Trying to think of a nickname for your dad....


Number 1? Logical?
gianluigi
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Bit more progress....

an odd touch up


My Dad preparing the dirvers door for spraying


Jamie, this is my 'Box of Destiny'


Also found this little fella wondering round the work shop

May he rest in peace

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iv just nearly finished my mini project

you got pants arches . wait till you see my bad boys. rims still stick out past them tho

I was gonna do cf roof bonnet and arches but thought it would be too mucho.
gianluigi
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send me pics of your mini please

Not fussed about the arches TBH, just stick anything there to improve the astetics
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yours got sportspack arches Kirsty?

my mate is building a clubman estate with CF Miglia arches, front end, rear doors and roofskin (his old man is a composites engineer )
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all i have at the mo








Limited edition mini 30 that i have now killed
gianluigi
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rims
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you painted a 30 PINK?

it better have been black, not cherry red, if it was cherry red you deserve a slap with a moist kipper
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it was the burgandy colour. Its nice pink

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