Project X : The beginning

var _gaq = _gaq || []; _gaq.push(['_setAccount', 'UA-17726284-1']); _gaq.push(['_trackPageview']); (function() { var ga = document.createElement('script'); ga.type = 'text/javascript'; ga.async = true; ga.src = ('https:' == document.location.protocol ? 'https://ssl' : 'http://www') + '.google-analytics.com/ga.js'; var s = document.getElementsByTagName('script')[0]; s.parentNode.insertBefore(ga, s); })(); So I've bought an old classic mini & a haynes manual... I've a feeling this is going to be a long term project, the plan is to get this little sprite looking good. I'll post as I go - any hints/tips/suggestions get in touch it'll be very much appreciated!

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Done....

No rust on the front ;)

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Getting there....

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Paint

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New wings.... the old ones had been chopped for the 13"x8.1/2"  wheels.

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New scuttle....

That was the rusty problem bit!

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Lots of chopping :(

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Ouch....

I can't watch - chop chop chop....

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Pulling the mini apart!

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Old brake pad... Shocking eh?!

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New delivery from mini sport… My old discs & pads REALLY need replacing!

My brother is up for the bank-holiday weekend & we are finally going to get them sorted…

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Bought some new wheels & tyres Saturday! These are 5x12" - super grippy, really light & the mini is so much more fun to drive! It's now super agile ;)

The old 7.5x13" are in retirement for the moment, but we may have not seem the last of them!

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More Snow!

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Snow!

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There's something on my car seat!