Yep - happy as I know they'll last (pretty much) for ever - however it's quite 'stiff'. My wife complained of a sore bum first time we went for a drive.
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Posted 30 June 2008 - 04:19 PM
Were they noisy, a lot of people say they squike.
Maybe some softer foam in the seats would help.
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Maybe some softer foam in the seats would help.
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S far, so good - no noise however I covered them (as instructed) with moly grease prior to fitment. No noises whatsoever. 
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Posted 30 June 2008 - 10:10 PM
Thanks for the goodwishes Tom, congrats to you also. 
Not sure about carrying a baby in the LC, will use the LH for that I think, I reckon they have mounting points in the parcel shelf
I have let the LC run out of reg as I want to freshen her up a bit soon.
Yours looks fantastic, great color, who painted it??
Also I heard they did special runs of Nolathane bushes in black, can anyone confirm this??
Not sure about carrying a baby in the LC, will use the LH for that I think, I reckon they have mounting points in the parcel shelf
I have let the LC run out of reg as I want to freshen her up a bit soon.
Yours looks fantastic, great color, who painted it??
Also I heard they did special runs of Nolathane bushes in black, can anyone confirm this??
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Posted 01 July 2008 - 08:37 AM
Ken Langley, Langley Motor Body Repairs. Ken was also responsible for the paint on my Cooper S. Sadly I needed the money a few years ago and sold it. Apparently it's been sold on a few time now and is currently in Victoria somewhere.Yours looks fantastic, great color, who painted it??
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Posted 01 July 2008 - 10:50 AM
Stunning car and I love the colour! Great resto job! 
.... and a (former) Mini man too I see. Nice! You could say I am a Mini man too... lol... as i own 2 currently, but had it up to 4 recently.
.... and a (former) Mini man too I see. Nice! You could say I am a Mini man too... lol... as i own 2 currently, but had it up to 4 recently.
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Posted 01 July 2008 - 11:11 AM
I too owned a Mini, something about them that makes you feel like it's the closest youll ever get to driving a Go Cart on the road 
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Yeah, 90 miles an hour up Flagstaff Hill Road at 3am with your ar#$ 2" off the deck is interesting....I too owned a Mini, something about them that makes you feel like it's the closest youll ever get to driving a Go Cart on the road
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Posted 02 July 2008 - 09:07 AM
A credit to you,you have done a lovelly job on it,cheers.
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Posted 18 August 2008 - 09:20 AM
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Posted 18 August 2008 - 11:10 AM
Mmm very nice. You've done a top job with it
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Posted 18 August 2008 - 01:00 PM
Thanks Guys, it's been a stack of fun...now I get to drive it!
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Posted 18 August 2008 - 01:37 PM
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Posted 18 August 2008 - 06:12 PM
Looks tops mate, a job well done.
Is there much more you want to do to it ?
Is there much more you want to do to it ?
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Posted 18 August 2008 - 07:05 PM
All of the above , top job , and a great car.
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Posted 18 August 2008 - 07:56 PM
Basically it comes down to aesthetics - wheel trims, hub caps, boot mat, grill badge and a couple of minor bits and pieces. Looking forward to some warmer weather. Not long now.Looks tops mate, a job well done.
Is there much more you want to do to it ?
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Posted 18 August 2008 - 08:09 PM
The car looks fantastic. Great job on this car..Makes me want to work on mine...Heck I'll go and have a look now...
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Posted 18 August 2008 - 08:35 PM
very very nice looking car. great to see another one of these coming back to life. a credit to you. hope to see her out on the streets
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Posted 18 August 2008 - 08:46 PM
What I love about it...despite the great colour and great looks ...is that it has come so far from those first pictures. What a great re-build.
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Posted 18 August 2008 - 09:53 PM
how many hours in the beaters? old mate has done a terrific job.
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Posted 19 August 2008 - 08:40 AM
Well, honestly I have no idea as is sat around for a while with nothing happening - but, I must say I was lucky as the car was really straight, the only issue was the rust in all the normal places (boot, sills, valance and windscreen frame) - even then, I was still fortunate as everything else was in exceptionally good nic - inc. the floors!how many hours in the beaters? old mate has done a terrific job.
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Posted 19 August 2008 - 08:57 AM
Great work, looks like an excellent restoration, well done. Enjoy driving it!
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Posted 19 August 2008 - 09:45 AM
Well done,very nice,cheers.
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Posted 19 August 2008 - 05:07 PM
Basically it comes down to aesthetics - wheel trims, hub caps, boot mat, grill badge and a couple of minor bits and pieces. Looking forward to some warmer weather. Not long now.
Good stuff, not much left at all then.
Bring on summer !
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