Car appreciation... the aesthetics, the engineering, etc

Phew, I agree

LOL. Rust proof a Mini...

Waxoyl the shit out of the underneath of it. In winter, jet wash the salt, grit, and grime off it regularly - twice a week if possible, in summer once a week will suffice.

Just get it powdercoated.

Cars I'm trying not to think about:
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CLASSIC-1980-MINI-1293-MED-ENGINE-11-MONTHS-MOT-/261026681297?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item3cc66711d1#ht_582wt_1160
http://www.itsamini.co.uk/simon.htm
http://www.pistonheads.com/sales/3904485.htm

Needless to say I'm slightly jealous about your 1st car.

I finally am old enough to be considered for classic car insurance.

Interior from the first in the second, ditch the spots and we have a winner.

Although, saying that, it would probably be easier to put engine from second in the first and put it on 10" wheels.

Red cars are always faster ;-)

I will probably set my sights lower and buy a project.
I just like to get some ideas....

I like projects but I'm not a welder and most classic car projects need heavy welding.

I'd love to buy a rolling shell and fit everything though, but then that's just building a kit car which is something I've always wanted to do.

I've got a mate who's pretty handy- he replaced his Landy Chassis, and did a serious amount of other swapping on that car.

It's always something I've wanted to learn, but time, space and the most important part- money- tend to be elusive.

I keep seeing this one mini in Nottingham which is perfect- and that is what is currently driving my desire to own one. BUT- I should really hold off on it, because the next 3 years are crazy.

Being able to weld, well, makes a huge number cars suddenly a practical prospect.

Great place to help you learn - http://www.mig-welding.co.uk/forum/index.php

Can we have some more like this please. More muscle, less boring pictures of the various dull and uninspiring versions of Porsches. Yes we all know they are very drivable and practical super car etc but fuck me they all look the same.

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I like projects but I'm not a welder and most classic car projects need heavy welding.

I'd love to buy a rolling shell and fit everything though, but then that's just building a kit car which is something I've always wanted to do.

I've often fancied getting a heritage shell, deseaming the side seams and getting the whole shell galvanised to make the ideal project mini.

No idea what that would cost though, with paint and everything. Or even if it's possible.

Acid dip and primer is about £1k iirc. Not sure how much galv would be
A decent paint job after that is about £2k

Can we have some more like this please. More muscle, less boring pictures of the various dull and uninspiring versions of Porsches. Yes we all know they are very drivable and practical super car etc but fuck me they all look the same.

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Its fast, so fast.
Drove it back from peterborough.
Going tomorrow to get a clifford alarm with central locking, and new waxoyl and underseal on the chassis. Also new disc and pads.
The add was correct too, no rust at all. Checked everywhere with a magnet, no bog nothing. Original sills.
What would you mini owners recommend I get fitted?

Jesus, ditch all that chrome. ASAP.

Good buy though, enjoy the fuck out of it :-)

pahaha bling bling, what is a good site to buy reasonably priced parts from and where is a good place to get it serviced etc...

Kew Riverside?