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sparetimetoys

July 12, 2014, 07:20:06 AM
I get a PM on another site from a guy who is working on a mini and he said He is close to our place. I reply and give him my email and we shoot a couple back and forth. It turns out his is also a 1960, also speedwell blue, also an early one his build date was 25 feb I'm 12 jan. I wonder what the odds are that 2 cars the same color built weeks apart 54 years ago on the other side of the world would end up being restored at the same time not 10 miles from each other? This is Ricks car at least it's still blue.
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94touring

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July 12, 2014, 07:52:38 AM
That is crazy  4.gif

Mudhen

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July 13, 2014, 03:19:14 AM
Strange that there are two people nuts enough to jump into restoring old Mini's within 10 miles of each other...but the car thing is crazy!

jedduh01

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July 14, 2014, 07:41:56 PM
Thats Awesome !  That car looks exceptionally SOLID!

Put drive gear in it- and go - Keep it aged.!

minifrisco

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July 14, 2014, 07:48:11 PM
It is very solid. Not much work required, but since it is in that stage I would prefer to have the body work done and repainted. Will need to have the engine rebuild too.

sparetimetoys

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July 15, 2014, 09:11:00 AM
Hey hey neighbor glad to see you logged in. Welcome to the sight.
Home of Global Warmer Racing. Saving the smog one car at a time.

Jims5543

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July 15, 2014, 10:06:26 AM
And another new face appears. Welcome here new guy. Good luck with the Resto.

Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride! -Hunter S. Thompson

tsumini

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July 15, 2014, 10:33:41 AM
Welcome minifrisco. I lived in frisco 2003 to 2007. My mini is Jan 20. Good luck on the Resto.

sparetimetoys

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July 15, 2014, 04:37:56 PM
Quote from: tsumini on July 15, 2014, 10:33:41 AM
Welcome minifrisco. I lived in frisco 2003 to 2007. My mini is Jan 20. Good luck on the Resto.


When we get all 3 done it would be fun to get a photo of them together some time when your passing thru since the build dates are so close.
Home of Global Warmer Racing. Saving the smog one car at a time.

MtyMous

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July 15, 2014, 09:51:58 PM
And then I'll drive down and crash the party with my resto-mod monstrosity. Haha

tsumini

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July 16, 2014, 09:35:20 AM
Quote from: sparetimetoys on July 15, 2014, 04:37:56 PM
Quote from: tsumini on July 15, 2014, 10:33:41 AM
Welcome minifrisco. I lived in frisco 2003 to 2007. My mini is Jan 20. Good luck on the Resto.


When we get all 3 done it would be fun to get a photo of them together some time when your passing thru since the build dates are so close.
Yeah it would but if I don't get busy...  Keep getting distracted researching property and debating whether to survey it. Corners have never been set so don't know where they are but have good guess I think.  Timeshare disputes....
but did manage to get Brake and Clutch Master cylinders honed and seals replaced. Clutch MC is 59 correct bean can with removable nut on top. Tested both with no leaks and worked good.

tsumini

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July 16, 2014, 09:36:55 AM
Quote from: MtyMous on July 15, 2014, 09:51:58 PM
And then I'll drive down and crash the party with my resto-mod monstrosity. Haha
Did he just say drive down and crash?

MtyMous

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July 16, 2014, 03:40:37 PM
Quote from: tsumini on July 16, 2014, 09:36:55 AM
Quote from: MtyMous on July 15, 2014, 09:51:58 PM
And then I'll drive down and crash the party with my resto-mod monstrosity. Haha
Did he just say drive down and crash?

I did... I'm crazy like that  63.gif
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