here is a replacement http://www.autotrader.com.au/photodisplay.asp

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hardly, i would consider that insulting to be offered that as a substitute

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Not to mention heart wrenching!

Had a quick look at the ad - $10,000!!!! Is he for real? Surely he's dreaming .... or am I just that far out of touch with mini values these days?

Agree totally - also tells me that they are most likely local-ish. What I would give to see them - or the car they put the stuff in. Not sure what I'd actually do though. The cops probably wouldn't be that interested unless I could prove it.

To be totally honest - as much as I want to punch fiddle sticks out of them (sorry - still gutted) all I really want is my mini (complete) back. Even if I saw the parts advertised for sale I'd probably just buy them back!! I know that sounds pretty silly but hey - I just want it back the way it was



Amen! You hit the nail on the head. This is a loss suffered by all mini people. Not bragging but I reckon this was one of the most original, most loved mini's in Victoria. My plan was to eventually re-spray it and enter it in mini shows. Guess that will never happen.



Do whatever you can to protect it mate. And never take for granted what you have. Take it from me. I now have a bare shell sitting in my driveway that looks NOTHING like what it used to. I am absolutely shattered and gutted. I picked the car up from the impound this morning and as I was getting ready to head off I said to my wife - "I feel like I'm going to a funeral or something". And that's how it feels now. A very sad day for me.



I so hope you're right Maxi.

sorry if u felt that way i didnt mean it just thought id show you as it is the same colour, year, model and original tyres just like yours

i feel really sorry for you id hate this to happen to me, just hope it turns out ok

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No worries benjamin. while my heart did sink when I saw the photo, no offence was taken. Just that I'm so shattered - that's all.

Thanks for your support.

MAte that is AWFUL!! I FULLY APRECIATE AND WORSHIP original clubbies!!
I have been restoring my 77 clubman S Sunshine for 5 years now and have sourced
as many parts as i can to keep it original!!

Can i suggestyou give Mini Clinic at padstow in sydney a call, he has aLOT of
NOS material. (sorry i think i got the last tan vinyl for my car) but you could
do it an original colour interior again (they also had white.cream vinyl with
brown dot pattern cloth.) I wont bore everyone else with the details, but mate
if you want a bit more info from me PM or email or add me to msn. more than
happy to try and help

Makes me cry

Thanks for your thoughts mate. Still very much struggling to come to terms with this. Constantly asking myself how the fck this could happen. oh well.

What's NOS material? I would be after an all brown vinyl with the brown dotted pattern again - no tears if possible. I think if I decide to take this re-store on I will be very fussy about replacing exactly what was on it.

Funny thing - I owned a "Yellow Devil" 78 Sunshine before this one! Great fun little car with the sunshine roof. Loved it in the summer - not so good in winter with the leaks. Spewing I had to sell that one but thought I had a life long replacement with the brown baby. I guess thieving scum put a stop on that. Is that yours in the photo?

Will be in touch for sure about bits in the future.

Thanks again for the thoughts and advice.

browny nos = new old stock
like just stuff left over from old vehicle runs and they put it into storage
makka

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thanks makka - hey did you get my two pm's?

I've now sent 2 to you and 1 to someone else and had no response, so I just want to make sure I'm not doing something wrong.

cheers.

I SERIOUSLY suggest you take it to Mt. Cooper...AS IS!

Trailer it up. Take "before" pics with you. Have them on display plus your (or the Police) contact number. Someone there WILL know something. As hard as it is to believe there are some shonky pricks involved with minis.

It will get a LOT of attention for you and help your cause. It might even help spring your theives......