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by Mcmini
Thu Mar 02, 2017 1:49 pm
Forum: Technical Section
Topic: Control arm rebuilds
Replies: 3
Views: 7686

Re: Control arm rebuilds

Thanks TMG lovely job.
by Mcmini
Thu Feb 02, 2017 11:28 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: 1978 mini clubman
Replies: 2
Views: 4374

Re: 1978 mini clubman

Not in ireland but tbese guys make quality gear.

Bitumen sound deadening. Would look very original on a 78.

http://www.newtoncomm.co.uk/cars/classi ... ning-pads/
by Mcmini
Mon Jan 23, 2017 1:41 pm
Forum: Technical Section
Topic: Control arm rebuilds
Replies: 3
Views: 7686

Control arm rebuilds

Folks.

Does anyone know someone to ream and fit new control arm bearings... both front and rears need to be done.

Currently finishing the stripping and i have all the rebuild parts.

Thanks
by Mcmini
Fri May 27, 2016 8:00 pm
Forum: General
Topic: howdy... making a comeback
Replies: 42
Views: 27623

Re: howdy... making a comeback

A happy day

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by Mcmini
Sun May 22, 2016 10:04 am
Forum: Technical Section
Topic: subframes - paint or powder
Replies: 4
Views: 8242

Re: subframes - paint or powder

Because this is ireland the quotes to dip/blast and powdercost were gouging.

So its eastwood paints. Front is ready to go in paint this week. 1/3rd of the cost. I suppose its 50 years old and in good nik. Proper paint job and she will be fine.
by Mcmini
Sat Apr 30, 2016 9:45 am
Forum: Technical Section
Topic: subframes - paint or powder
Replies: 4
Views: 8242

subframes - paint or powder

So what does the world think

After wirewheeling and maybe blasting.

[b]Option 1[/b]
Por rust trestment
Etch primer
Chassis paint

[b]Option 2[/b]
Powdercoating
by Mcmini
Mon Apr 25, 2016 10:20 pm
Forum: General
Topic: howdy... making a comeback
Replies: 42
Views: 27623

Re: howdy... making a comeback

Well the plan was for this summer for some shows as she is 50 this year.... not looking good but we shall try.
by Mcmini
Sun Apr 24, 2016 8:51 pm
Forum: General
Topic: howdy... making a comeback
Replies: 42
Views: 27623

Re: howdy... making a comeback

Imagine one legged man moving pictured subframe and assempled suspension inch by inch into back yard.... 1 hour and busted back.
by Mcmini
Sun Apr 24, 2016 9:51 am
Forum: General
Topic: howdy... making a comeback
Replies: 42
Views: 27623

Re: howdy... making a comeback

Progress.... Subframes out and engine/box seperated. Subs in good nik bar the rear where its been dragged/towed....grrr. first attept will be to attempt to get that one square. Keep in mind this is a hydro car. I will be stripping tbe subframes and refurbing where possible. In 2 minds about paint or...
by Mcmini
Mon Feb 15, 2016 10:19 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: HYDROLASTIC SUSPENSION
Replies: 2
Views: 3548

Re: HYDROLASTIC SUSPENSION

Hi woody

When were these last on the road...have you any idea if the displacers are holding pressure?

Would you drop me a PM with your phone number please.

Thanks
Brian
by Mcmini
Mon Feb 15, 2016 10:12 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Mk 1/2 Sliding windows weather kit
Replies: 2
Views: 3996

Re: Mk 1/2 Sliding windows weather kit

PM sent
by Mcmini
Sat Sep 12, 2015 9:13 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Rolling road day??
Replies: 39
Views: 46448

Re: Rolling road day??

Gonna have a good nosey on the day if thats allowed :-)
by Mcmini
Sat Sep 12, 2015 7:25 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: ANNUAL IMOC AUTOJUMBLE SUNDAY 13th. SEPTEMBER
Replies: 4
Views: 6425

Re: ANNUAL IMOC AUTOJUMBLE SUNDAY 13th. SEPTEMBER

Hey guys any hydro and hydro suspension parts. General 850 mk1 bits and bobs

There for 1pm

Ta
by Mcmini
Thu Sep 10, 2015 7:33 am
Forum: General
Topic: New member from Dublin *mini found*
Replies: 88
Views: 50761

Re: New member from Dublin *mini found*

Yes that would work well for waft and the mini for blasts
by Mcmini
Wed Sep 09, 2015 8:20 pm
Forum: General
Topic: New member from Dublin *mini found*
Replies: 88
Views: 50761

Re: New member from Dublin *mini found*

Really great work. Thats a lovely job.

Like the beemer too
by Mcmini
Wed Aug 12, 2015 6:54 pm
Forum: For Sale
Topic: Brand New Door Seals For Sale - SOLD
Replies: 3
Views: 4485

Re: Brand New Door Seals For Sale

Hey joe

20 squid for the pair. Just let me know where to collect :D
by Mcmini
Sat Aug 08, 2015 10:55 am
Forum: General
Topic: howdy... making a comeback
Replies: 42
Views: 27623

Re: howdy... making a comeback

New lower door frames and lower skins

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by Mcmini
Sat Aug 08, 2015 10:54 am
Forum: General
Topic: door repair and skinning - mk1
Replies: 4
Views: 5436

Re: door repair and skinning - mk1

Sorted :D

New lower door frames and lower skins

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Thanks for all the advice and PMs
by Mcmini
Mon Aug 03, 2015 1:22 pm
Forum: General
Topic: door repair and skinning - mk1
Replies: 4
Views: 5436

Re: door repair and skinning - mk1

Flippin hell that always happens doesnt it.

I think my repairs though pricey will come in about tbe same once those were shipped. But really grrrrrr
by Mcmini
Mon Jul 27, 2015 9:50 pm
Forum: General
Topic: howdy... making a comeback
Replies: 42
Views: 27623

Re: howdy... making a comeback

Progress Doors off...gone to my dads vw guy for frame repair. Coming out of the shed on thursday. Sills, steps, rear arch to door repairs first off. Here we go. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v11/B-M-K/Prissy/20150726_143336_zpsyzze1eqc.jpg Doors off and stripped http://img.photobucket.com/albums...
by Mcmini
Sat Jul 25, 2015 11:45 am
Forum: General
Topic: door repair and skinning - mk1
Replies: 4
Views: 5436

door repair and skinning - mk1

Anybody have a good experience on the island with having door frame repaired and skinned. In my case for a mk1.

600 sterling for new doors is a no no. And i am not bodging in p40.
by Mcmini
Thu Jul 16, 2015 2:55 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: when/where is the next eastern region meet?
Replies: 4
Views: 6632

Re: when/where is the next eastern region meet?

Thanks Martin

Holidaying with the kids this week. Lovely sun yesterday. Softer today.

Have kicked on to our next phase in our resto just looking to plug myself in to the community again. Nothing mega urgent I appreciate the offer

Court town for some dryness I think
by Mcmini
Wed Jul 15, 2015 7:12 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: when/where is the next eastern region meet?
Replies: 4
Views: 6632

Re: when/where is the next eastern region meet?

Cheers sir.

Rats am in wexford until friday am. August it shall be
by Mcmini
Mon Jul 13, 2015 4:28 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: when/where is the next eastern region meet?
Replies: 4
Views: 6632

when/where is the next eastern region meet?

Hi guys

Wondering when the next meet is for eastern region. I 2ould like to pick some brains.

Thanks
by Mcmini
Tue Jun 30, 2015 11:13 pm
Forum: General
Topic: howdy... making a comeback
Replies: 42
Views: 27623

Re: howdy... making a comeback

October was such a long time ago.... So Sills inner and outer A panels, but only for minor repairs Steps Rear qtr arch to door repairs Door frame repairs (Bottom 2 inch of door skin needed also) All ordered up and in the post. Welder lined up and reasonably reasonable. Plan is to get the main panels...