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  1. Minidave

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    At least if I do that I don't have to worry about "bio-hazard" on the inside of the car.....:D
     
  2. Dave.0

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    That's fine, I think every time you post in the "I saw this today" thread you are going to say "I can see my feet standing up" but we all know that's not going to happen anytime soon. :devil::lol:
     
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  5. Minidave

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    Hmmmm......I'll keep the photo in the file anyway.
     
  6. old81

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    Wow, I will watch this build with interest. I hope you find that donor soon without Dave.0s help. :)

    Nice idea, I hope you bought the MINI S cheap enough so you can feel good about gutting it.

    Don
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  7. Minidave

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    The 67 Cooper S is in my garage now, home and safe!
     

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    Looks like a fun project!
     
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    I suggest a binge watch of Project Binky!!!!!!
     
  11. Minidave

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    Episode 13 should be out soon.....:D

    I hope this doesn't take as long as Binky is!
     
  12. Minidave

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    Got the old lump out today and found a nice surprise...a factory installed oil temp gauge.....I've never seen the extra boss like this one has before.

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  13. BruceK

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    I've never heard of/seen that either. Some period racing mod?
     
  14. Minidave

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    The boss it threads into is part of the drop gears housing, has to be a factory casting unless someone welded it on there. I'll know more when I split the engine off the transmission case and get a better look at it.....
     
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    I'll be watching this one for sure! When color picking time comes, remember you've got a guy who has an eye for that kind of thing...
     
  16. Minidave

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    Several, actually....but I appreciate all the input! A friend has sent me to House of Kolor to look at paints that have a lot of pop and sparkle, as well as color saturation. I'm also impressed with some of Mazda's and Ford's paints lately, just looking at cars I find in parking lots.

    Still don't know where to start, but that's a long ways off. What I do know is that I don't want the same thing I see at all the Mini gatherings, this car will be different enough under the skin that I want the paint to stand out too - nothing weird, but something bright and eye catching.

    Who knows, I may just wind up painting it Chili red with a white roof! :eek:
     
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    Is BRG out as a color? Great color well so is chili red too:D
     
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  20. Minidave

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    I said no Pink! :D

    Besides, this is as much as a year away.......plenty of time to look around.