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Jul 27, 2009 | 02:55 PM

#151

mk1leg

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A few more finishing touches they just arrived today..........

upper door chrome.............

and the shish do not tell traffic cops..................black and silver plates.............

...........................

Jul 27, 2009 | 03:47 PM

#152

nicklk

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Man, that thing is gorgeous!

Jul 27, 2009 | 03:53 PM

#153

mk1leg

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Originally Posted by nicklk

Man, that thing is gorgeous!

well thanks...........and its off to the IMM and Mini50 party next weekend in England............will add pics soon

Jul 27, 2009 | 04:19 PM

#154

MINIxB

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Looks fantastic. Awesome work.

Aug 10, 2009 | 12:51 AM

#155

Latka

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Great pictures and story to read. Can't wait to tackle my poor MK 1 S that has been sitting there patiently for a while now.

Aug 10, 2009 | 06:15 AM

#156

mcs2nr

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great job on the build mk1leg.........thats one of the most beautiful mini i have seen yet, great job......

Aug 10, 2009 | 03:02 PM

#157

mk1leg

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Hi..every one just arrived back to Jersey from Englsnd and IMM and Mini50 party at Longbridge the home of the cllasic Mini in Birmingham and what a weekend at least 7000 mini's camped in a Huge Park ................will post pics ASAP .....................

Apr 6, 2016 | 03:41 PM

#158

mk1leg

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since my last reply I have rebuilt my engine...
engine removal......

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dirty engine...

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after a paint stripper application and power wash prior to strip down..

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in bits...

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new parts to fit..

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clean and prime parts....

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engine reassemble...

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reinstall engine...

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so a few probs I need a new fiber glass bonnet as bike carbs fowl crossmembers and won't clost so have had ro remove catch and fir straps

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Apr 6, 2016 | 06:09 PM

#159

veggivet

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Awesome work! How much power did you gain?

Apr 7, 2016 | 06:30 AM

#160

goin2drt

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Just saw this thread. Read all 7 pages and totally stunning.

Apr 7, 2016 | 08:05 AM

#161

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In a class of your own. Well done.

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Apr 7, 2016 | 11:19 AM

#162

mk1leg

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Thanks chaps.....I have yet to put on a rolling road but the guess is around 115-120bhp with 1380cc, SW8 camshaft....

Apr 7, 2016 | 03:28 PM

#163

Mini Mania

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Very nice! What events are on you schedule this year?

Apr 8, 2016 | 02:40 PM

#164

mk1leg

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Here in Jersey CI we have several local car show we attend and we either visit England or France for club weekends

Apr 9, 2016 | 11:04 PM

#165

Mini Mania

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Quote:

Originally Posted by mk1leg

Here in Jersey CI we have several local car show we attend and we either visit England or France for club weekends

Would love to see some pictures from the club weekends and car shows if you have a chance to post. We have some fun events on our side of the pond, including Vintage Racing.

http://www.minimania.com/Nevada_City...homepagebanner

Apr 10, 2016 | 03:10 AM

#166

Anakist

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So beautiful! Fantastic job cleaning her up!

James

Apr 10, 2016 | 09:37 AM

#167

spikeyadrian

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Awesome looking Mini.
It's fantastic to still see the original Mini's still around.

Apr 12, 2016 | 02:15 PM

#168

mk1leg

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this was a trip to France with Mini de la Baie club weekend

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my mini in St Malo

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Apr 12, 2016 | 02:36 PM

#169

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Impressive gathering and great scenery (I mean the Minis)!

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