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by gareth
Mon May 14, 2012 10:53 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Mtm
Replies: 9
Views: 3947

Re: Mtm

best bet is keep an ear open for someone who drops out last minute for some reason and buy their place off them.
by gareth
Sat May 05, 2012 7:43 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: Sunday 6/5/12. East coast classics
Replies: 0
Views: 1812

Sunday 6/5/12. East coast classics

East coast classics are having their annual meet on the quay in Arklow this Sunday at 2pm. Live music and lots and classics there. I've been last few years and it's usually a decent meet. I'm meeting with a few at 1pm at Del Rio's take away Arklow for a feed and spin over together. Free show and mor...
by gareth
Sat Mar 03, 2012 9:12 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Spotted on Donedeal
Replies: 11
Views: 5228

Re: Spotted on Donedeal

That 2nd one the white rally car. The wheels on it came off my 71 green mini......
by gareth
Thu Mar 01, 2012 12:44 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Newbie Question
Replies: 11
Views: 3979

Re: Newbie Question

macker wrote:.......number plates are both legal and on the car............
......... and the emissions are good..........

Good advice Macker......... Ah huh........

So i'm sure these things are 100% on your motor...... :lol:
by gareth
Wed Feb 29, 2012 9:08 pm
Forum: General
Topic: heartbreaker :(
Replies: 16
Views: 6601

Re: heartbreaker :(

macker wrote:
gareth wrote:Saw This mini yesterday and met Niamh. Mini is very nice. And i'm sure to see a lot more of them both as Niamh works somewhere i visit regularly.... :-)
which chipper? :lol:

Del Rio's take away in Arklow. Great Food.....
by gareth
Sat Feb 25, 2012 11:15 pm
Forum: General
Topic: heartbreaker :(
Replies: 16
Views: 6601

Re: heartbreaker :(

Saw This mini yesterday and met Niamh. Mini is very nice. And i'm sure to see a lot more of them both as Niamh works somewhere i visit regularly.... :-)
by gareth
Fri Jan 27, 2012 6:57 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Ebay
Replies: 2
Views: 2152

Re: Ebay

Kyle is the sons name. i presume the seller is his dad as he is only about 12. His dads name is Brian Randall. He is a south african guy Really sound. I think i have his number. Text me your number and i'll call him and get him to call you. I wouldnt just go handing out someones number without thier...
by gareth
Mon Jan 16, 2012 11:38 pm
Forum: Projects and My Mini
Topic: My Mini KAZ
Replies: 88
Views: 51429

Re: My Mini KAZ

I dont get a mention for the Pics then? You trying to take glory for them FAB pics? ha haha..... And forget frightening people along the way i needed to get home for a change of pants before i even got to the hotel to collect you man.... I've never experianced tourque steer like it.... Great fun to ...
by gareth
Mon Jan 02, 2012 12:02 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Best bits of 2011
Replies: 6
Views: 3106

Re: Best bits of 2011

From what I remember a lancer. "Evo look-a-like" ha ha
by gareth
Mon Jan 02, 2012 10:33 am
Forum: General
Topic: Best bits of 2011
Replies: 6
Views: 3106

Best bits of 2011

So we are now into 2012. What were your most memorable Mini moments of 2011. For me I guess it has got to be MTM. In particular The 26minute head gasket change on Ian Graham's mini. And then in buncrana that night- Macker, Mick Glennon and myself somehow ended up outside an establishment in the town...
by gareth
Mon Jan 02, 2012 10:25 am
Forum: General
Topic: button question
Replies: 7
Views: 3127

Re: button question

On some rare models it's for the nitros.
by gareth
Mon Jan 02, 2012 10:23 am
Forum: Projects and My Mini
Topic: My new Mini!
Replies: 118
Views: 59645

Re: My new Mini!

What a shame! A real kick in the balls man. Chin up and hope u get her back good again soon. Such a shame the doggy battery cable wasn't spotted when the engine was being fitted!
by gareth
Sun Dec 11, 2011 1:34 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Mini Model on Ebay
Replies: 3
Views: 2780

Re: Mini Model on Ebay

Look in the for sale threads and there is a full life size one you car drive.......
by gareth
Sun Dec 11, 2011 1:16 pm
Forum: General
Topic: got a mini
Replies: 15
Views: 5039

Re: got a mini

Nice looking motor Joe say your over the moon. Tow bar and all.....

Fair play to your dad keeping it hiden all that time
by gareth
Sun Dec 11, 2011 1:11 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Seen a Mini?
Replies: 2237
Views: 1410433

Re: Seen a Mini?

Passed a house In Clonshaugh the other week that had i think 4 minis outside. A blue clubby estate with allycats on it i think then i think one of them was a tahitti special. But i'm not fully sure was a week ago and memory is bad....
by gareth
Tue Nov 01, 2011 12:08 pm
Forum: Events
Topic: North East Halloween run Sat 29th October
Replies: 21
Views: 5837

Re: North East Halloween run Sat 29th October

long drive . I was expecting more minis. 4 of the cars where from wexford. beautiful part of the country. and a nice bowl of soup. :D :D Think i passed you parked on the N11 outside Donouhoes on the Dublin side of Enniscorthy. I presume you were waiting on Martin Murphy or something. I was the guy ...
by gareth
Wed Oct 19, 2011 9:06 am
Forum: Projects and My Mini
Topic: stud the remake
Replies: 61
Views: 19224

Re: stud the remake

Love the Pink Pedal rubbers Mark....

Where the gear stick and handbrake gatters i fitted for you?
by gareth
Mon Oct 17, 2011 10:48 pm
Forum: Projects and My Mini
Topic: stud the remake
Replies: 61
Views: 19224

Re: stud the remake

Finally got time today to give a few hours on stud for Mark and get it done. Its now back on the road. Few small bits for him to get sorted down the road but its now in everyday use.

***Mark dont forget u gonna valet my vectra. ;-)***
by gareth
Sun Sep 25, 2011 12:46 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Annunal IMOC Autojumble 25th. September
Replies: 13
Views: 7003

Re: Annunal IMOC Autojumble 25th. September

Try miss me!! Big sprinter van with "The Cleaning Warehouse" on the side
by gareth
Sun Sep 25, 2011 12:27 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Annunal IMOC Autojumble 25th. September
Replies: 13
Views: 7003

Re: Annunal IMOC Autojumble 25th. September

The LWB Mercedes Sprinter van issitting outside packed to the roof ready. Anyone looking for any valeting or other cleaning supplies I will have most on board including microfibre products, handcleaner, degreasers, bags of rags and nitrile gloves. Also a few dashes, consoles, magazines, dash rails, ...
by gareth
Sun Sep 18, 2011 9:02 am
Forum: Events
Topic: Fancy Dress run
Replies: 2
Views: 1953

Re: Fancy Dress run

Ian it's part of the autojumble. Everyone coming there in fancy dress. :-)
by gareth
Mon Sep 12, 2011 1:36 pm
Forum: General
Topic: very cheap nct excempt 1979 car
Replies: 1
Views: 1632

Re: very cheap nct excempt 1979 car

Sweet looking motor. Would really benifit from a repaint on the wheels, then one sweet looking car.
by gareth
Thu Aug 25, 2011 5:46 pm
Forum: Projects and My Mini
Topic: stud the remake
Replies: 61
Views: 19224

Re: stud the remake

Massive progress has started on stud again today. Have it in workshop all striped panels cut off all ground up and gonna start welding new panels on tomorrow. Then get some paint on it next week.
by gareth
Mon Aug 22, 2011 10:36 am
Forum: General
Topic: Donedeal......
Replies: 2
Views: 1785

Re: Donedeal......

Think thats a BOC i sold to a guy called Richie Who lives in Galway. He had it in with me about a year ago with some NCT fail issues we fitted a new rear sub frame and 2 recon radius arms along with couple of small patches on boot floor and sill. But was a nice car driving well but the soft roof has...
by gareth
Tue Jul 12, 2011 11:55 pm
Forum: General
Topic: mini rental
Replies: 4
Views: 2686

Re: mini rental

There have been a few cases where mini owners have offered the use of thier minis for weddings but usually drive them too. I used my mini at a couple of weddings and will be using one of them again for mackers wedding this year. You will usually find there are mini owners more than happy to help and...