do u think its a bad idea am i just buying trouble
could u give me some advice on this thanks
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mini roofs
buying a mini 2morrow with the roof cut off just wondering were i could get a soft top and get it fitted
do u think its a bad idea am i just buying trouble
could u give me some advice on this thanks
do u think its a bad idea am i just buying trouble
could u give me some advice on this thanks
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just_st3v3n
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Re: mini roofs
wat do you mean by roof cut off? as in just the skin, completely, partially???
the thing you need to look out for i reckon would be is that body could have warped due to lack of roof strength,
hope your good with a welder too
steven
the thing you need to look out for i reckon would be is that body could have warped due to lack of roof strength,
hope your good with a welder too
steven
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The Marcos Graveyard
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Re: mini roofs
Why was the roof chopped off the Mini ?
There is a fair bit involved in strengthening a Mini when you turn it into a convertible or cabriolet.
You might want to look into the cost of getting a hood and frame made as well as the chances of getting insurance on a home made conversion.
There are some companies that do kits of all the parts needed, but as Steven said you should seriously consider the possibility that the shell could be distorted if it hasn't been braced and the roof cut off.
Not something you should jump at, you need to know what you are getting in to .
What's the rest of the car like ?
There is a fair bit involved in strengthening a Mini when you turn it into a convertible or cabriolet.
You might want to look into the cost of getting a hood and frame made as well as the chances of getting insurance on a home made conversion.
There are some companies that do kits of all the parts needed, but as Steven said you should seriously consider the possibility that the shell could be distorted if it hasn't been braced and the roof cut off.
Not something you should jump at, you need to know what you are getting in to .
What's the rest of the car like ?
A fully carbon fiber Mini Marcos shell weighs just 7.25kg.
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StanO'Toole
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Re: mini roofs
Hey dude,
Do you have any pictures of the car?
StanO'Toole
Do you have any pictures of the car?
StanO'Toole
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Re: mini roofs
didnt buy the mini it bent in the middle and the door gaps were toutching the body at the topjamesg wrote:buying a mini 2morrow with the roof cut off just wondering were i could get a soft top and get it fitted
do u think its a bad idea am i just buying trouble
could u give me some advice on this thanks
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StanO'Toole
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Re: mini roofs
That's a shame but if you were to buy it you would have been walking into alot of hassel and a big loss of money!
StanO'Toole
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miniroar
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Re: mini roofs
i sold a mini project I had four weeks ago to a guy for €850, he chopped the roof off and stuck it in donedeal for €1500 cheeky f*ck!!if that was in a crash it would fold faster than an oragami ninja!!! make sure it's a proper conversion with extra strengthening
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Deadly Dave
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Re: mini roofs
You never showed us a pic of your projectminiroar wrote:i sold a mini project I had four weeks ago to a guy for €850, he chopped the roof off and stuck it in donedeal for €1500 cheeky f*ck!!if that was in a crash it would fold faster than an oragami ninja!!! make sure it's a proper conversion with extra strengthening
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miniroar
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Re: mini roofs
haha think I would have gotten away with the colour sexyy!!
below was mine
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1006319
below was mine
http://cars.donedeal.ie/for-sale/cars/1006319
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