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Post by tienie1275cc on Jun 4, 2014 13:25:55 GMT 2
Hi my name is Melford Abrahams A.K.A Tienie and this is my 1974 1275 bullnose I bought it in 2010 it needs a bit of love...unfortunately i do not have alot of time on my hands to fix pappa smurf. Things done: fitted engine steady (the one from thermostat housing to body next to the wiper motor) Replaced all brakes cylinders and springs on the wheels 32/36 DCD weber carb Rowland intake Branch and exhaust Car needs: wheel bearings and cv joints New/refurbished brake master cylinder Gear selector box Shocks a nice service and tune interior small indicator and lights problems (relays) spray job (same colour) Future mods: port,polished,gas flowed and skimmed head with double titanium valve springs 282 deg cam Hi-los Please note all these things are done and replaced by myself (not a machanic) so bare with me if im doing something wrong or ask for help.
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Post by tienie1275cc on Jun 4, 2014 13:36:12 GMT 2
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Post by tienie1275cc on Jun 4, 2014 13:37:14 GMT 2
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Post by tienie1275cc on Jun 4, 2014 13:38:39 GMT 2
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Post by tienie1275cc on Jun 4, 2014 13:40:03 GMT 2
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Post by tienie1275cc on Jun 4, 2014 13:43:35 GMT 2
Need to replace the gear selector box as the whole gear shaft is loose Steering arm rubber to replaced CV boot to be changed but only after i change the cv joints
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Post by F1BOY on Jun 4, 2014 15:16:04 GMT 2
Cool beans dude.. nice looking Mini you got there The red rims look lekker on the blue. !!
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Post by tienie1275cc on Jun 4, 2014 15:44:40 GMT 2
Thanx F1Boy...not a looker yet as im trying to make it a "get in and go" car first then cosmetics will follow. progress is slow because im working away from home and im only at home for 3 days at the end of each month. 1 of those 3 days is MINI day lol.
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deathghost1275
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Lots of small things to fix will make everything better
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Post by deathghost1275 on Jun 4, 2014 16:16:27 GMT 2
Dude your car looks like a nice project. It is great to know that people without a mechanical background can tackle a project. Good inspiration for those of us who are a bit too afraid to make a big mistake
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Post by Owen on Jun 4, 2014 17:16:06 GMT 2
Hi Tienie dig the name of your mini it really suits it.
I have a Dual Brake master cylinder that you can refurbish if you want it.
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minibuzz
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To infinity and beyond !!!!!!!
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Post by minibuzz on Jun 5, 2014 0:05:51 GMT 2
Pappa smurf wag vir joy ? Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk
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minibuzz
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To infinity and beyond !!!!!!!
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Post by minibuzz on Jun 5, 2014 0:07:05 GMT 2
I meant wag vir jou b4 Matty comments cool nice looking car dude
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Post by F1BOY on Jun 5, 2014 10:26:04 GMT 2
lol
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Post by tienie1275cc on Jun 7, 2014 10:58:54 GMT 2
LOL thanx Owen, i will give you a call when im that side again (might go to joburg tomorrow).@deathghost my problem is i cant sit still and i hate clean hands lol... minibuzz lol Matty is on your case you say lol.
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Post by tienie1275cc on Jun 7, 2014 10:59:40 GMT 2
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