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Old 05-31-2006, 01:42 PM
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How hard would it be to get the front of a Wolseley Hornet?
How hard would it be to get the front of a Wolseley Hornet?


I was thinking this front end on a wagon would be sweet for the hot rod look I am going for.



I believe the Riley elf to be the same as well.
 
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Old 05-31-2006, 05:51 PM
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The fenders are the same, the front Mini panel can be modified into a Riley/Woolesly panel so you need a good hood and the chromey bits...
 
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I was wondering that. I thought that may be the case.
 
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... so you need a good hood and the chromey bits...
Which I believe are just about as rare as rocking horse poop at this point!

An Elf Van would be rad though!
 
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Well guess it's a good thing that I have allot of work to do before I can start this project in earnest. I now have the tie to start the search for the chrome bits.


Oh, and Minimad has convinced me to make it a wagon.
 
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I used to have a Riley Elf Mk III but someone had bodged up the front end for me long before I bought it. The grille and some other bits were there, but the lower vents were replaced by some octagonal shaped chromed holes. It didn't help the look! At least I can spot the car if I ever see it again...
 
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Old 06-02-2006, 03:37 PM
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You would definetly struggle to get genuine parts, try a company called somerford minis 0044 1249 721421

they should be able to help you or at least find someone who can.

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Old 06-02-2006, 04:33 PM
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Cool, thanks, and I do not care if they are "genuine" this is for a hot-rod inspired Mini wagon.

Those guys got an e-mail or website?
 
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http://www.somerford-mini.co.uk/

I picked up some extra badges for the Equinox and the British Open from them. Quite nice to deal with.
 
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Thank you.
 
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This nice '65 Hornet MK III belongs to Richard Thomas from Oldwick, NJ
I didn't get a shot with the front on but I was surprised at how much more
room it had in the trunk and around the engine because of the shapes of them, I got the info from the SVRA race results, pix taken at the SVRA season finale last Oct. 05, at Road Atlanta
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Just wondering if anyone else had any leads as I am again pondering getting a front end to build a wagon.
 
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Turky's in Charleston, South Carolina has a couple of complete Rileys. They are rough and he doesn't give anything away.
 
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