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General => General discussion => Non-Golf gallery => Topic started by: richw911 on 23 July 2011, 21:30
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Well i have spent over a year - in my spare time restoring a classic mini. (With lots of help from good friends)
From this :
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/mini/DSC00239.jpg)
And that looks better than it really is its had new - front panel, both front wings, both sills, half a floor rear quarter panel and both door skins.
Check out the outer sills - they had a new sill welded over the top of the attached rotting originals :shocked:
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/mini/DSC00243.jpg)
Few other pics
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/mini/DSC00260.jpg)
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/mini/DSC00261.jpg)
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/mini/DSC00339.jpg)
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/mini/DSC00388-1.jpg)
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/mini/DSC00428.jpg)
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/mini/DSC00550.jpg)
After lots of hard work it now looks like this:
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/mini/DSC00587.jpg)
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/mini/DSC00673.jpg)
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/mini/DSC00671.jpg)
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/mini/DSC00669-1.jpg)
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/mini/DSC00735-1.jpg)
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/mini/DSC00729-1.jpg)
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wow mate that is awesome and u can see from the outcome how much work has been involved :cool:
bet you,ve loved every minute off restoring it :smiley:
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thats awesome dude :cool:
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wow mate that is awesome and u can see from the outcome how much work has been involved :cool:
bet you,ve loved every minute off restoring it :smiley:
Thanks :smiley: Not every minute - blood sweat and almost tears :grin:
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thats awesome dude :cool:
Thanks bud :afro:
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Epic Mini you have there!.
I have a Mini 25, been through all the trials of owning one :laugh:
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Awesome effort Rich!
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:afro: respect to you that has taken some work, awesome
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Epic Mini you have there!.
I have a Mini 25, been through all the trials of owning one :laugh:
Its all about the rust eh? :grin:
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In rust we trust :D
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What motor you put in it?
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Awesome effort Rich!
Cheers bud :afro:
:afro: respect to you that has taken some work, awesome
Thanks you :smiley:.
Its not to bad especially when you consider this was ALL done in a garage at home.
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What motor you put in it?
1275 A+ from an MG metro :smiley:
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What you really want is a Z Cars Type R Conversion :D
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What you really want is a Z Cars Type R Conversion :D
Tell me about it :evil:
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mk3 with that much rust just get scrapped :grin:
you know my views :wink:
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mk3 with that much rust just get scrapped :grin:
you know my views :wink:
lol should have scrapped it tbh but in a strange way im glad i didnt :laugh:
Indeed thanks bud :afro:
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looks good that Rich, fair play bud! :afro:
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Looking great Rich, Pageant blue by any chance :rolleyes: :wink: and you do realise that you need more waxoyl, than you did paint :grin:
Seriously, great job :cool:
Thom
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Thanks yeah Pageant blue :wink: Yeah its been pumped with loads of waxoyl - not that it will stop the rot :laugh:
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Rich that's a really nice one - and good to see a Mini on 10's rather than the usual 12's or stupid Sportpack 13's!!
If my Midas ends up anything like that I will be very chuffed!! :cool: :cool: :cool:
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Rich that's a really nice one - and good to see a Mini on 10's rather than the usual 12's or stupid Sportpack 13's!!
If my Midas ends up anything like that I will be very chuffed!! :cool: :cool: :cool:
Cheers bud :afro: i almost went for 12" wheels when i first started the project but didnt for that very reason - minis looks best on 10s imo too :cool:
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Top effort Mr Rich :afro:
Bring it to the RR day in October! :grin: :grin:
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Awesome project, I love that colour too, good job, wish I had facilities like that, or access to them.
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Top effort Mr Rich :afro:
Bring it to the RR day in October! :grin: :grin:
Id have to get up at 1am to make it in time :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
I can see it now "Golf gti RR day" 4 Audis 2 passats 1 polo an MX5 and a classic mini :laugh:
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Awesome project, I love that colour too, good job, wish I had facilities like that, or access to them.
Thanks yeah i have very nice friends that have lent me tools and helped me for hours for free - they wouldnt take anything for it :smiley:
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looks ace mate, love the colour :cool:
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looks ace mate, love the colour :cool:
Thank you bud yeah its the original pageant blue.
The other thing to bear in mind is this car is 32 years old :laugh:
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Love it!
Reminds me of my mums first mini
(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2851/132/107/773550243/n773550243_6637156_7422968.jpg)
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Love it!
Reminds me of my mums first mini
(http://a1.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2851/132/107/773550243/n773550243_6637156_7422968.jpg)
:cool:
That is a gem :cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: Loving that - Surf blue? :smiley:
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:cool: looking mini.
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This is my old Mini from many moons ago, and also the the car that I very nearly died in! originally Inca yellow, I bought it as an MOT failure, only needing a new rear subframe to put it back on the road, unfortunately, the same day it was re MOT'd, I went over a crossroads and collided with a brand new Merc that had shot a red light! despite wearing a seat belt, I went straight though the windscreen! the headlights ended up somewhere near the scuttle panel the impact was so hard...
Mini was recovered to my workshop, and some weeks later, a mate said "Bet you cant straighten that" well I did, and this is how it ended up looking..., and won quite a few trophies with it :wink:
Got some more pics somewhere, I'll see if I can find them...
(http://i45.photobucket.com/albums/f90/thom62/IMG_1166.jpg)
Thom
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Nice work dude, looks awesome.
Nick
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Gorgeous Mini mate, very jealous!
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@ thom :shocked: sounds nasty minis are not great in an accident :lipsrsealed:
That looks :cool: though :afro:
I paid £30 for my first mini (and first car) juat needed a new front end :grin:
Nice work dude, looks awesome.
Nick
Thank you :cool:
Gorgeous Mini mate, very jealous!
Cheers :cool:
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(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2851/132/107/773550243/n773550243_6637157_3219358.jpg)
:lipsrsealed: :lipsrsealed: :lipsrsealed:
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:shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :shocked: :lipsrsealed:
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(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2851/132/107/773550243/n773550243_6637157_3219358.jpg)
:lipsrsealed: :lipsrsealed: :lipsrsealed:
ouchhh :sick:
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Was my uncle driving the mini to the garage for my mum, overtaking 4X4 didn't see it coming!
Thats why if I ever get a mini I'd get it fitted with a cage!
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(http://a7.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v2851/132/107/773550243/n773550243_6637157_3219358.jpg)
:lipsrsealed: :lipsrsealed: :lipsrsealed:
ouchhh :sick:
Mine was sort of like that, only more spread out across the front, engine was pushed back 4 or 5 inches. though the Fire Brigade didn't cut the roof off! :shocked:
Thom
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I want an old mini project car, may fit in the garage too!
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Cars looking sweet Rich.. love it !
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Amazing transformation... looks ace! :afro:
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I want an old mini project car, may fit in the garage too!
Do it :laugh:
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Cars looking sweet Rich.. love it !
Amazing transformation... looks ace! :afro:
Thanks guys :cool: :cool:
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I want an old mini project car, may fit in the garage too!
Get a Midas - they don't rust :cool:
(http://i511.photobucket.com/albums/s353/MrBounce38/Midas/Midas1.jpg)
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I want an old mini project car, may fit in the garage too!
Get a Midas - they don't rust :cool:
(http://i511.photobucket.com/albums/s353/MrBounce38/Midas/Midas1.jpg)
True :cool:
Cant beat a bit of tin worm though :laugh:
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bloody marvelous rich! :afro:
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bloody marvelous rich! :afro:
Cheers dude :cool:
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Mini is now ready for MOT after a few issues with starting :lipsrsealed:
Not worked on it much lately as ive been away and busy with other things.
Its now running sweet, fitted some chrome mirrors today the last thing i needed to do. :smiley:
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/mini/DSC00736.jpg)
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/mini/DSC00737.jpg)
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/mini/DSC00735-1.jpg)
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Full of win!
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sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet :cool: :drool:
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I put one of these in the barn today.
As it's British the owner was very surprised when it started, as it'd been left for some time in his old garage.
He was less surprised when the clutch had seized and it wouldn't drive so we had to push it on the trailer. :grin:
Clutter.
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Got to love a classic mini :cool:
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Full of win!
:afro:
sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet :cool: :drool:
:wink: :afro:
I put one of these in the barn today.
As it's British the owner was very surprised when it started, as it'd been left for some time in his old garage.
He was less surprised when the clutch had seized and it wouldn't drive so we had to push it on the trailer. :grin:
Clutter.
:grin: lol @ as its british :laugh: :grin: :grin:
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Thats a stunning Mini nice one
I have 2 one 1969 MKII Morris on 10" wheels and a 1999 (Rover) Downton Sport Touring on 13" wheels 2 totqally different cars the MKI is so light to drive but the Downton look so right and mean I have the best of both
(http://a4.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/162925_1725263818822_1455182018_2017758_1861663_n.jpg)
(http://a6.sphotos.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc4/40661_1517077774301_1455182018_1583918_25258_n.jpg)
My MKII with my mates JCW Cooper S a stunningly quick car
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Lovely cars there Mark ^^^^ :cool: :cool: :cool:
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Thats a realy nice set of Minis!
Want to get mine on the road...NOW!
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Thats a realy nice set of Minis!
Want to get mine on the road...NOW!
I cant wait too :laugh:
Friend who helped me with this one has just got this :
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/mini/DSC00716.jpg)
:grin: £200 complete with a mini 30 interior :laugh: I cant wait to start cutting rust again :grin:
I also helped with this mini 30 he got for £300 From this :
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/mini/DSC00638.jpg)
To fully restored :cool:
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/mini/DSC00717-1.jpg)
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(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/mini/DSC00735-1.jpg)
That mini is just awesome. I don't know much about mini's but it looks like it has been restored back to original spec or as close as possible which is brilliant
Love the BL badge on the front.
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Thank you bobtheclown :afro:
I had the BL logo specially made for the revolution wheels too :
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/mini/DSC00677.jpg)
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/mini/DSC00729-1.jpg)
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Wicked!
Mrs Horney's is hopefully undergoing a resto next year.
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Wicked!
Mrs Horney's is hopefully undergoing a resto next year.
Whats it need bud? It looks pretty mint :smiley:
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It's a got a few old lady owner related dents and some rust in the boot and engine bay. Also the rear subframe is a bit rotten. Going to strip it completely and then fix the shell up and give the outside a blow over and then re bush everything, hammerite all the subframes, arms etc and then put it back together with probably a new rear sub frame. Will have all new window rubbers as the current ones are a bit split. Not going to paint the inside as it has a nice level of patina.
nick
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It's a got a few old lady owner related dents and some rust in the boot and engine bay. Also the rear subframe is a bit rotten. Going to strip it completely and then fix the shell up and give the outside a blow over and then re bush everything, hammerite all the subframes, arms etc and then put it back together with probably a new rear sub frame. Will have all new window rubbers as the current ones are a bit split. Not going to paint the inside as it has a nice level of patina.
nick
Ideal should keep toy busy for a while :cool: May even give you the mini urge :laugh: :wink:
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I still love tinkering with them, they're so fun to work on, but I wouldn't own another one. Well not while I still have the Golf anyway.
We're budgeting £1000 for the refurb which I reckon should be doable. Car will be worth a good 3.5K when done.
Nick
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I still love tinkering with them, they're so fun to work on, but I wouldn't own another one. Well not while I still have the Golf anyway.
We're budgeting £1000 for the refurb which I reckon should be doable. Car will be worth a good 3.5K when done.
Nick
Its not a never at least :laugh: :wink: :wink:
Easy doable i didnt spend much more on the complete rebuild on mine :smiley:
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I've spent more on tools than parts for the Midas so far. I have a feeling this will change once I start playing with engines, rebushing suspension parts and researching how to replace bits I can't get anymore...
Stripdown thread here: http://www.ppcmag.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=9105 :cool:
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Been a while since I've seen this thread... looks ace! :cool:
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I've spent more on tools than parts for the Midas so far. I have a feeling this will change once I start playing with engines, rebushing suspension parts and researching how to replace bits I can't get anymore...
Stripdown thread here: http://www.ppcmag.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&t=9105 :cool:
Sweet thats going to keep you busy bud :wink: :cool:
Been a while since I've seen this thread... looks ace! :cool:
Thank you! :afro:
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Looks awesome Rich :cool: :cool: :cool:
Not going to tell anyone about the starting problem then :tongue: :kiss: :grin: :grin:
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Looks awesome Rich :cool: :cool: :cool:
Not going to tell anyone about the starting problem then :tongue: :kiss: :grin: :grin:
Thanks bud :afro: :cool:
Ermmm that was just a minor issue.... :lipsrsealed: :grin:
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Ermmm that was just a minor issue.... :lipsrsealed: :grin:
:lipsrsealed: :lipsrsealed: :lipsrsealed: :lipsrsealed: :lipsrsealed:
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Mr Bounce - read your whole thread yesterday and wow your doing well and i love the write ups as you feel like your there :grin:
Rich - you know i love your little mini as i loved mine :wink: you got your link to project thread as i wanted to save it :smiley:
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Mr Bounce - read your whole thread yesterday and wow your doing well and i love the write ups as you feel like your there :grin:
Beers are in the fridge in the Manroom - help yourself :laugh:
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some lovely mini's in this thread!
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Ermmm that was just a minor issue.... :lipsrsealed: :grin:
:lipsrsealed: :lipsrsealed: :lipsrsealed: :lipsrsealed: :lipsrsealed:
:laugh:
Dam forgot you know as well :grin:
Well im a complete idiot because i put the "Fuel in " pipe on the overflow Pipe on the carb :lipsrsealed: :embarassed: :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Mr Bounce - read your whole thread yesterday and wow your doing well and i love the write ups as you feel like your there :grin:
Rich - you know i love your little mini as i loved mine :wink: you got your link to project thread as i wanted to save it :smiley:
Indeed http://swmoc.forumup.co.uk/about976-swmoc.html :wink: :cool:
some lovely mini's in this thread!
:afro: :cool:
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FAO Chuff :wink:
Well not much to update, the car is still waiting for an MOT as ive had more important things going on.
I have put the last parts of interior cards in new head unit, a 12v power socket and given it a good wax.
Here a few more shots not ideal as it was raining :
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/mini/IMG_3318.jpg)
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/mini/IMG_3317-1.jpg)
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/mini/IMG_3315.jpg)
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/mini/IMG_3314.jpg)
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/mini/IMG_3309.jpg)
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/mini/IMG_3310.jpg)
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/mini/IMG_3308-1.jpg)
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ah rich, that`s just beutiful mate... nice car!
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Love this thread :cool:
Great write up, Great work, Great Mini
Hats off to you :smiley:
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looking fooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooking sweet rich.
we were discussing minis at work the other day, and they are getting well expensive :shocked:
you got yours valued yet ?
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Cheers :cool:
looking fooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooking sweet rich.
we were discussing minis at work the other day, and they are getting well expensive :shocked:
you got yours valued yet ?
Yeah shed about £500 non runner is about 1k :shocked:
Not yet i will need to soon for the insurance - £5 for valuation from the British mini club :cool:
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:cool: :afro:
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Although my appreciation of Minis is pretty much non-existent (I simply don't get them) Mike, one of the Wellow Racing folks has one.
1380cc motor, with twin SUs etc.
It's a 'new' M-plate, but has been altered to look like like an old one.
He's not been able to drive it since it arrived last summer, as the clutch slave wasn't working.
Yesterday he finally sorted it out and zipped/bounced up the drive and back with it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obULuxPqdTw
Suddenly he's got a touch more spark in his eyes. :grin:
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The best Mini engines are built in Leicester :evil: :evil:
Thom
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Rich car looks awesome is it now fully done ??
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Car looking great Rich :afro:
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Although my appreciation of Minis is pretty much non-existent (I simply don't get them) Mike, one of the Wellow Racing folks has one.
1380cc motor, with twin SUs etc.
It's a 'new' M-plate, but has been altered to look like like an old one.
He's not been able to drive it since it arrived last summer, as the clutch slave wasn't working.
Yesterday he finally sorted it out and zipped/bounced up the drive and back with it:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=obULuxPqdTw
Suddenly he's got a touch more spark in his eyes. :grin:
That looks smart i like that! lol yeah you do bounce rather than drive :laugh: :grin:
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Rich car looks awesome is it now fully done ??
Yes it it at last :smiley:
Car looking great Rich :afro:
Cheers bud bit of fun eh :smiley:
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Yeah I'd love a 2nd car, classic mini/mk2/classic fiesta :lipsrsealed: :grin:
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ebay got abused last night, :shocked: thankfully i was too pissed to find the credit card to add it to paypal :laugh:
and its all your fault :grin:
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Yeah I'd love a 2nd car, classic mini/mk2/classic fiesta :lipsrsealed: :grin:
New year new car :grin:
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ebay got abused last night, :shocked: thankfully i was too pissed to find the credit card to add it to paypal :laugh:
and its all your fault :grin:
:shocked: :grin: :grin: :grin: Its only a matter of time :laugh:
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ebay got abused last night, :shocked: thankfully i was too pissed to find the credit card to add it to paypal :laugh:
and its all your fault :grin:
:shocked: :grin: :grin: :grin: Its only a matter of time :laugh:
only if I get a multi space garage :grin:
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ebay got abused last night, :shocked: thankfully i was too pissed to find the credit card to add it to paypal :laugh:
and its all your fault :grin:
:shocked: :grin: :grin: :grin: Its only a matter of time :laugh:
only if I get a multi space garage :grin:
:grin: :laugh: :wink:
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Great work!
That is a little beaut of a car you've got there. Nicely documented too, the pics really give a good impression of the amount of work and care that went into it.
You not tempted to reinstate the outrageous orange paint detail? The blue looks fantastic mind!
Cheers :smiley: No! subtle look for me :smiley:
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Looking sweet Mr Rich :cool: :cool:
Done a top job :afro:
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Looking sweet Mr Rich :cool: :cool:
Done a top job :afro:
Thanks Steve :afro:
Will be helping my good mate with another rot box soon :grin:
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beautiful car ... i really want a mini ....
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nice that man
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This is mine :smiley:
(http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/minimike/Mini_Rebirth_002-2.jpg)
(http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/minimike/Mini_Rebirth_004-1.jpg)
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enough with the minis :lipsrsealed:
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Very clean that earlymk2 :afro: :cool: :cool: :cool:
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enough with the minis :lipsrsealed:
True :smiley:
Anyway back to the audis....... :laugh:
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yeah, i am not tempted to buy an Aldi :laugh:
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yeah, i am not tempted to buy an Aldi :laugh:
:laugh: Yet :laugh:
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Very clean that earlymk2 :afro: :cool: :cool: :cool:
Thanks Rich. It took a long time to get there!!!
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This is mine :smiley:
(http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/minimike/Mini_Rebirth_002-2.jpg)
(http://i571.photobucket.com/albums/ss153/minimike/Mini_Rebirth_004-1.jpg)
Very nice mate :cool:
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bought that trailer yet :lipsrsealed:
:laugh:
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bought that trailer yet :lipsrsealed:
:laugh:
Almost did
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bought that trailer yet :lipsrsealed:
:laugh:
Almost did
fcuk it, you only live once, and it is sweeeeeeeeeeeet :wink:
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bought that trailer yet :lipsrsealed:
:laugh:
Almost did
fcuk it, you only live once, and it is sweeeeeeeeeeeet :wink
you will spend all my money!
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and they deliver. :grin:
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and they deliver. :grin:
:grin: Might have to send you some links.... :laugh: What were you doing looking at Minis anyway :laugh:
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referring to the original post.. whoa ! very nice job :smiley:
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referring to the original post.. whoa ! very nice job :smiley:
Thanks dude :cool: :cool:
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and they deliver. :grin:
:grin: Might have to send you some links.... :laugh: What were you doing looking at Minis anyway :laugh:
looking for a trailer for you :kiss:
found it :cool:
NOW GET IT BOUGHT :grin:
:grin: :grin: :grin:
Im going to stop posting on this thread as people will be fed up with hearing about minis in a minute :laugh:
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Top work Chuff :afro:
And thanks for moving into here :cool: :cool: :cool:
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So today it went off to the garage for a few small jobs and the MOT next week :smiley:
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/mini/2012-04-14104838-1.jpg)
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/mini/2012-04-14102204-1.jpg)
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Looks well man
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Looks well man
Thanks :smiley: Yeah its not bad for a 33 year old car!
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Too right! Must be worth a bit now :smiley:
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Too right! Must be worth a bit now :smiley:
Im not sure how much but mini prices are going mad :smiley:
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mad, bloody stupid more like :shocked: :tongue:
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mad, bloody stupid more like :shocked: :tongue:
+1
Missus wants one and prices are extortinate :shocked:
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mad, bloody stupid more like :shocked: :tongue:
Dont fancy this one then? :shocked:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TRULY-BREATHTAKING-RE-CREATION-60-s-WORKS-RALLY-MK1-MORRIS-MINI-COOPER-S-/200740428946?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2ebd0fdc92
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mad, bloody stupid more like :shocked: :tongue:
Dont fancy this one then? :shocked:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/TRULY-BREATHTAKING-RE-CREATION-60-s-WORKS-RALLY-MK1-MORRIS-MINI-COOPER-S-/200740428946?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item2ebd0fdc92
:shocked: Oh hell up
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Well she failed on a steering rack gaiter clip and lower ball joint play, must have forgot the clip and the ball joint is new so maybe it needs shims / lapping?
Either way im happy because its an easy fix :laugh: Roll on tomorrow :evil:
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:afro: not bad effort mate knowing the work you had done :cool:
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:afro: not bad effort mate knowing the work you had done :cool:
Cheers Chuff :afro:
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Now on the road what a hoot it is to drive :grin:
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Now on the road what a hoot it is to drive :grin:
Time to sell the Goof then :kiss:
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Now on the road what a hoot it is to drive :grin:
Time to sell the Goof then :kiss:
:lipsrsealed:
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Now on the road what a hoot it is to drive :grin:
nice birthday pressie to yasen :afro:
you made it fail on purpose :laugh:
Now on the road what a hoot it is to drive :grin:
Time to sell the Goof then :kiss:
:lipsrsealed:
:laugh:
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She made her first show today :laugh:
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/mini/2012-04-22111912.jpg)
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/mini/2012-04-22111701-1.jpg)
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:cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: :afro:
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the old couple seem to like it :laugh:
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the old couple seem to like it :laugh:
:laugh: lots of older people at this show, I had lot of people talking to me about it and got chatting to a guy who has a Mk2 cooper S :cool:
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Billy No Mates parked on the end like that :laugh: :laugh:
Looks mint though Rich; you must be well happy :cool:
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Billy No Mates parked on the end like that :laugh: :laugh:
Looks mint though Rich; you must be well happy :cool:
lol :laugh:
Cheers yeah was nice to chat to people and have good comments about it - especially as its home DIY job :smiley:
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Billy No Mates parked on the end like that :laugh: :laugh:
Looks mint though Rich; you must be well happy :cool:
lol :laugh:
Cheers yeah was nice to chat to people and have good comments about it - especially as its home DIY job :smiley:
It's called RESPECT of which you deserve a lot of it bud :afro:
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Billy No Mates parked on the end like that :laugh: :laugh:
Looks mint though Rich; you must be well happy :cool:
lol :laugh:
Cheers yeah was nice to chat to people and have good comments about it - especially as its home DIY job :smiley:
It's called RESPECT of which you deserve a lot of it bud :afro:
Thanks bud :afro:
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get a room :sick:
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get a room :sick:
:kiss:
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get a room :sick:
:kiss:
:kiss: :kiss: :kiss: :kiss: :kiss:
:laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
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Seriously awesome, top work.
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Seriously awesome, top work.
Thanks bud, have now done over 500 miles however I did have a little break down with dirt in the carb. I think it may have got there during the resto when we once left the intake uncovered :embarrassed: :rolleyes:
Quick spray with some cleaner and its back better than ever :laugh:
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Now with a Mk1 style wavy grill :cool:
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/mini/2012-09-14121217-1.jpg)
Been on a Mini run in aid of the lifeboats, Weymouth - Portland - Exmouth.
http://www.mouth2mouthrun.co.uk/
Few pics:
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/Mouth%20To%20Mouth%20Mini%20Run%202012/2012-09-16110635.jpg)
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/Mouth%20To%20Mouth%20Mini%20Run%202012/2012-09-16100209.jpg)
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/Mouth%20To%20Mouth%20Mini%20Run%202012/2012-09-16105720.jpg)
Cooper S brake set up to be fitted on Saturday gave the calipers a lick of silver paint :
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/mini/2012-07-13182531.jpg)
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Now running Cooper S discs
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/mini/2012-10-06095124.jpg)
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That's more like it Rich! :cool:
Stick some braided hoses on it. Made the world of difference to mine :wink:
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That's more like it Rich! :cool:
Stick some braided hoses on it. Made the world of difference to mine :wink:
Cheers bud if you look closely you will see stainless steel Goodridge brakes hoses fitted :wink:
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I stand corrected. Good skills! :cool:
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Finally got around to fitting my new Mota - Lita leather steering wheel
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/2012-12-14151748.jpg)
Had a another custom made leyland badge made for the center. its nice to have canceling indicators now too!
Here it is fitted wirh the new MPI half leather seats.
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/mini/2012-12-27154621.jpg)
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/mini/2012-12-27154644.jpg)
Next up Newton Commercial new molded carpet is on order
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getting better every update Rich :cool:
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getting better every update Rich :cool:
Thanks Chuff :smiley:
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getting better every update Rich :cool:
+1
Always like reading your Mini updates :cool:
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getting better every update Rich :cool:
+1
Always like reading your Mini updates :cool:
:afro: thank you bud :cool:
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Looks ace! I always found those MPI seats gave me chronic back ache.
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Looks ace! I always found those MPI seats gave me chronic back ache.
Thanks not really been on a long journey to try them, they have to be better than the old type where the headrest only comes halfway up you back! :laugh:
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Looks ace! I always found those MPI seats gave me chronic back ache.
Thanks not really been on a long journey to try them, they have to be better than the old type where the headrest only comes halfway up you back! :laugh:
Given your height thats probably half way up your arse :laugh: :laugh:
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Looks ace! I always found those MPI seats gave me chronic back ache.
Thanks not really been on a long journey to try them, they have to be better than the old type where the headrest only comes halfway up you back! :laugh:
Given your height thats probably half way up your arse :laugh: :laugh:
:grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin: :grin:
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Newton commercial carpet now fitted along with Paddy Hopkirk mats and the new polished billet alloy door furniture:
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/mini/2013-01-12135448.jpg)
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/mini/2013-01-12153653.jpg)
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/mini/2013-01-12153609.jpg) Sorry about the crap pic!
These are next.....
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/2013-01-09155140.jpg)
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better and better :afro:
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better and better :afro:
:afro:
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Bounce likes this :cool:
And now wants another Mini. Has to restrain himself from logging on to ebay to look for one... :laugh:
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Bounce likes this :cool:
And now wants another Mini. Has to restrain himself from logging on to ebay to look for one... :laugh:
Go on you know you want to :laugh:
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(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/mini/2013-01-13110305-1.jpg)
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Have been miles in her now 7k in a year she went straight through her 2nd mot with no advisorys not bad for a 34 year old car :laugh:
Here is a pic from a recent show :
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/mini/ef6c6116-eb4b-43ee-ba82-3ba79f2e37b7_zpse3863adc.jpg) (http://s163.photobucket.com/user/richw911/media/mini/ef6c6116-eb4b-43ee-ba82-3ba79f2e37b7_zpse3863adc.jpg.html)
And she was used for my brothers wedding this month too, its going to be in "Mini magazine" next month lol :grin:
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/mini/95545cd1-d427-4f26-afdd-b649684e3679_zpsd69a8493.jpg) (http://s163.photobucket.com/user/richw911/media/mini/95545cd1-d427-4f26-afdd-b649684e3679_zpsd69a8493.jpg.html)
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Mate that looks :cool:
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Looks really nice Rich :afro:
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Looks awesome mate :cool: You've done a top job!! :afro:
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Cheers guys :smiley:
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If the Midas looks a fraction as good when it's finished I will be VERY happy! Top job Rich :cool:
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That's stunning mate!
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Thanks, makes all the hard work worth it :smiley:
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Love this, real quality. The earlier rear lights make all the difference.
I got my mini when Iwas 12 and finished it when I was 16. Needed all the welding, wings/a-panels, done a full job although not to the best standard. But living my dream at the time. Painted it what I called 'Homer Simpsons Trousers Blue', 10" Weller 8 spokes, centre exit exhaust, lowered steering column and wee mountny wheel. Everyone was so jealous of it.
Anyway alas the dream never became reality as the month I passed my test I sold it and bought a Mk1 Golf.
Going to get another one soon.
Keep up the good work.
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Looks good bud
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Fem more pics :
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/mini/DSCN0306_zps64965d31.jpg) (http://s163.photobucket.com/user/richw911/media/mini/DSCN0306_zps64965d31.jpg.html)
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/mini/DSCN0312_zps7d6b7b44.jpg) (http://s163.photobucket.com/user/richw911/media/mini/DSCN0312_zps7d6b7b44.jpg.html)
In a mini Magazine:
(http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t318/richw911/mini/minim2m_zpsb347b40a.jpg) (http://s163.photobucket.com/user/richw911/media/mini/minim2m_zpsb347b40a.jpg.html)
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Looks so good really want a classic mini me