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Re: Clubman shell rebuild for vtec

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She's a cracker. Bloody quick build too. Well done enjoy the shakedown.


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Was only a quick build as we had everything there :) tanks dude
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Results :) im happy again

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Needs a good hoovering and sudsy wash

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Too much camber this side other side looks good :)
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Alot neater :)
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The bros 1380 looking g good also
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Mates 1312 clubby

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Hopefully be driving soon :) will upload videos sooN :)
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Well done. We just need the video now :D
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Drove it(not enough) over past few days, still few bits to do,, sorted horn out , it actually works, found wipers, hooked up wiper motor an ran tubing just need t piece for it, sorted ride height sits nice n level , just gotta do roll cage and air filter :)few pics

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Johns 76 clubby also getting there :) looking good
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ll looking good, some nice work
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Cheers mate :)
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Looks great! 8)
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Cheers dude, u getting much done yourself?
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Looks great mate! Love the front end! Still haven't been down to my car to have a look at them wipers for you unfortunately
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Ye slowly hard to get time around all the other minis that are here
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Ah ur grand will I found an old one its doing the trick, Bert, just get it done and get out on a sweet drive with us :)
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All ready for the mtm :)

Needs good hoovering and a wash :)

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Wheel bearings went on the mtm so now they are fixed :) tank fooooook :) dunno Wat's up wit all my pics but hopefully these work

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Few upgrades done over past while, been driving it a good bit :)

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New ball joints and wheel bearings, got air breather on all nice n tidy , got a filter on aswell :) not as noisy as there was none. All running 100% all she needs is a wash :)
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Re: Clubman shell rebuild for vtec

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Unfortunately I can´t see your photos. Don´t know if other people have that problem too?
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Re: Clubman shell rebuild for vtec

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No idea Wat is up with photo bucket :/

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Hope that helps :)
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