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  1. 2nd July 2010, 09:07 PM #51
    bpirie1000
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    nice set of axel stands
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  2. 2nd July 2010, 10:35 PM #52
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    lol thanks for noticing
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  3. 3rd July 2010, 06:10 AM #53
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    Starting to take shape, that is some task you have ahead, good effort looking forward to seeing the finished article too.

    That pick at the start reminds me of a health a safety semina I went to a while back.
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  4. 3rd July 2010, 09:37 PM #54
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    Andy this restoring classic minis sure looks a helluva dangermouse...

    ...and I thought I did well painting me brake calipers on my R56 Cooper
    Deposit paid ... something new this way comes!
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  5. 21st October 2010, 09:16 PM #55
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    With holidays now over and out the way I must focus on Henry I need him finished and on the road for next summer I cannot go another summer knowing he is locked away he could be out camping with us lol. Some pics I have found from last month we are making progress slowly

    SUBFRAME STRIPPED READY FOR SANDING AND PAINTING

    ZINC PRIMED THEN PAINTED NOW JUST NEED REBUILD

    RADIUS ARM READY TO BE STRIPPED

    BACKPLATE DRUM ETC STRIPPED

    BACKPLATE








    Test fitting the rear subframe looking good




    Subframe now dismounted again all nuts and bolts are getting replaced with stainless steel items when the rebuild begins

    BOOT FLOOR PREPPING

    Only a few bits to weld up on rear quarter then the body needs prepped and painted hopefully I can get this booked in within the next few months and start the reassemble after xmas
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  6. 22nd October 2010, 08:12 AM #56
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    Looking good.

    The best bit of a build is after you get a sparkling, shiney bare body back from the painter and you then get to build it up. Its like watching a car going along a production line except you get to build all of it yourself.
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  7. 22nd October 2010, 08:19 AM #57
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    Looking good
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  8. 18th January 2011, 09:08 PM #58
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    Some update pics the weathers been against me but we are getting there

    Red oxide primed


    undersealed 2 coats


    stone chipped


    back end ready for painting


    The plan is for 1st MAY 2011 taxed and on the road lets start to pray lol watch this space
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  9. 19th January 2011, 06:09 AM #59
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    Keep up the very good work, always great to see a classic being saved
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  10. 19th January 2011, 08:03 AM #60
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    The plan is for 1st MAY 2011 taxed and on the road lets start to pray lol watch this space
    Looking good will be ready just in time for the Thistle Run
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