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#61
Events and Mini Clubs / Re: Mini Meet East 2026
Last post by MiniDave - February 24, 2026, 09:38:00 AMCool, thanks for the heads up! I'll be there for sure, Asheville is only 15 min from where my daughter lives so I'll make plans for an extended stay to see my kids, grands, and greats!
I'm registered!
I have a lot to do to get ready for this event.....I need to get the hot rod finished enough to be on it's wheels so I can roll it off the rack and put the green car on. I have to pull the motor on the green Mini and fix the oil leaks and try to find where it's been losing water (another head gasket?) then get it cleaned up so I can paint it again as the last engine paint job came out terrible. While I'm in there I think I'll replace the front cones as they're 10 years old and I'll bet they're fairly collapsed. Oh and some new factory original motor mounts as these MiniSpares versions feel like rocks - so much vibration comes thru them! And maybe fix a few more rattles?
Then I need to wire the Audi for trailer lights, and I should be good to go. I probably need some new tars on the Mini as they also are 10 years old, but they have plenty of tread and no weather cracks so I may let that go.
Tail of the Dragon here we come!!!!
I'm registered!
I have a lot to do to get ready for this event.....I need to get the hot rod finished enough to be on it's wheels so I can roll it off the rack and put the green car on. I have to pull the motor on the green Mini and fix the oil leaks and try to find where it's been losing water (another head gasket?) then get it cleaned up so I can paint it again as the last engine paint job came out terrible. While I'm in there I think I'll replace the front cones as they're 10 years old and I'll bet they're fairly collapsed. Oh and some new factory original motor mounts as these MiniSpares versions feel like rocks - so much vibration comes thru them! And maybe fix a few more rattles?
Then I need to wire the Audi for trailer lights, and I should be good to go. I probably need some new tars on the Mini as they also are 10 years old, but they have plenty of tread and no weather cracks so I may let that go.
Tail of the Dragon here we come!!!!
#62
The Lounge / Re: A new game... Post pics fr...
Last post by BruceK - February 24, 2026, 08:17:00 AMThere was an owner of a last generation El Camino at the same car show and she was extremely interested in the Holden ute. It has some utility, but I guess it's more of a lifestyle vehicle.
#63
Events and Mini Clubs / Mini Meet East 2026
Last post by Scargo - February 24, 2026, 07:40:18 AM #64
The Lounge / Re: A new game... Post pics fr...
Last post by Dan Moffet - February 24, 2026, 04:31:18 AMThe Holden is NICE, though not much Ute-ility about it!
(It looks a bit like the love-child between a BMW and an early Subaru Brat, minus the box seats.)
(It looks a bit like the love-child between a BMW and an early Subaru Brat, minus the box seats.)
#65
Cars for sale/wanted / Re: Mini Wanted
Last post by MiniDave - February 23, 2026, 04:54:05 PM #66
The Lounge / Re: A new game... Post pics fr...
Last post by MiniDave - February 23, 2026, 02:39:13 PMI guess no one can get chrome plating done anymore, that's why all I see now are painted bumpers?
I kinda like it - bigger wheels but not crazy big like you see on 60's American cars now.....
Is the engine a 4 cylinder with 5 valves per or a 5 cylinder with 4 valves per?
A 2dr version of one of these is what I towed my Sprite racecar with! Single axle trailer, when I got to the track I unloaded the car and slept in the back of the wagon....
I kinda like it - bigger wheels but not crazy big like you see on 60's American cars now.....
Is the engine a 4 cylinder with 5 valves per or a 5 cylinder with 4 valves per?
A 2dr version of one of these is what I towed my Sprite racecar with! Single axle trailer, when I got to the track I unloaded the car and slept in the back of the wagon....
#67
Cars for sale/wanted / Mini Wanted
Last post by Scargo - February 23, 2026, 06:19:02 AMA friend is looking for a Mk1 or Mk2 Mini in original color(s), interior, 10" wheels, in original, restored or very clean survivor condition. No project cars. If you know of one or hear of one, please post here or contact me directly. This is for a serious buyer.
#68
The Lounge / Re: A new game... Post pics fr...
Last post by BruceK - February 22, 2026, 07:53:01 PMAlso, at the car show was this restomod Volvo 120 series wagon. This one had a much newer Volvo power plant replacing the trusty old B-series Volvo engine originally fitted. A little too Mod and not enough Resto for my taste, but it was nicely presented.
#69
The Lounge / Re: A new game... Post pics fr...
Last post by MiniDave - February 22, 2026, 06:38:30 PMIt's a GTO with a big trunk!!! I love it.... 
#70
The Lounge / Re: A new game... Post pics fr...
Last post by BruceK - February 22, 2026, 03:59:28 PMHere's the Ute, just imported this month and still wearing Oz license plates.