Hey thanks for the loan, I'll see if it works.
Hopefully I can get it back to you on time.
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| Author: | TimB [ Thu Jan 18, 2007 5:11 pm ] |
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Hi all, I'm looking for some motivation to get my mini on the road. If anyone can spare some it would be greatly appreciated. Tim |
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| Author: | minivanman [ Thu Jan 18, 2007 5:27 pm ] |
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You can have mine whilst I wait for an answear regarding paint. Get in there, fix it up. Then get out there and have fun! |
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| Author: | TimB [ Thu Jan 18, 2007 6:03 pm ] |
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Hey thanks for the loan, I'll see if it works. Hopefully I can get it back to you on time.
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| Author: | Harley [ Thu Jan 18, 2007 6:14 pm ] |
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If you happen to get more than you need Tim, send a little my way! I've done nothing in ages.
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| Author: | Mini Mitch [ Thu Jan 18, 2007 6:25 pm ] |
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my wife stole mine by freezing the bank account. She calls it Patience. ok she didn't freeze the account, she just told me i couldn't spend the money. She is a lovely woman. |
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| Author: | Moke'n'Andy [ Thu Jan 18, 2007 6:30 pm ] |
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I have a cattle prod I call "motivation" I am free to come in and give you a jolt to keep you going. |
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| Author: | adeee [ Thu Jan 18, 2007 6:34 pm ] |
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can you come to geelong and give my builer a bit of motivation? Ireally, REALLY want to do some work on my car, but theres nothing i can do til i get it undercover. Which means waiting for the builder to show up and rebuild our garage 
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| Author: | Beefa [ Fri Jan 19, 2007 5:44 pm ] |
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Think of how much better the car is since you got it and look at it now....that always gets me going with Beefa (god knows the little bastards test ya tho  )!!
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| Author: | demonic1100 [ Fri Jan 19, 2007 8:01 pm ] |
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mine would be on the road if it weren't for the money factor... i have a motor i have just put together in the front of mine and i can't start it because i don't have $100 for a battery and depending on how the financial side of things go i might have to sell it before i get to start it... that sux... |
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| Author: | Beefa [ Fri Jan 19, 2007 8:18 pm ] |
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They arent cheap to start off with but you do it bit by bit, thata what I did with Beefa and hes coming up a beauty
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| Author: | slinkey inc [ Fri Jan 19, 2007 10:43 pm ] |
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Trust me it's all worth it. There was a time when I wanted to give up...about a year ago, but no! I kept going, and I'm really glad. Thanks dad for the push!...Anyways it's worth it becuase everytime I look at my car I think... "Me and my dad did that....I can't belieive we did that. .." I know what you think, I'm up myself, well I'm not, I just love my car.
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| Author: | TimB [ Sat Jan 20, 2007 8:57 am ] |
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I just found a list of the things I had estimated needed doing when I first got the car 18 months ago to get it on the road. Picture a blissfully ignorant man while reading.... Service & Tune = Done Uni joints = Replaced Muffler = Replaced Flush out radiator = Replaced Radiator Throttle linkage leaking = New Carby Hydro Pump up on drivers side = Built a pump and pumped it up Worn clutch spring bracket = Turned it around Oil sump plug leaking = New copper Washer Tyres = 4 new tyres thanks to Beefa Steering rack bush = Replaced Fix ignition switch = Done RWC = Still required Rego = Still required After doing these I thought it'd be going on the road but an annoying whine in the gearbox needed investigation... New gearbox required = Done While the gearbox was out I was told to replace the engine bearings... Engine rebuild = Everything inside the motor was replaced including clutch There's been countless other bits and pieces replaced or fixed along the way. No wonder I've run out of steam. 
Let this list be a warning to all future sufferers inflicted by the mini bug, it might look ok on the outside but "it's what lurks within that's scary!" |
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| Author: | peter1 [ Sat Jan 20, 2007 10:02 am ] |
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Mate - for my 2c worth, I had the same experience with a 70s motorbike recently, and just kept fixing and spending and fixing and spending and not able to enjoy riding it for nearly 12 mths - I'd bought a real lemon from someone I trusted. I started to despair and question what the hell I was doing, but my motivation came from knowing that ONE day I'd be out riding it and having some fun - and that day has arrived and I don't stop grinning while I'm on it. All the $$ spent has been worth it for the fun factor. My advice - hang in there and you won't regret it. 
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| Author: | TimB [ Sat Jan 20, 2007 10:13 am ] |
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I can feel a little motivation is heading my way just from talking about it. I might go out and give it a good wash and polish. Then write a list of things I need to do and compare it to what I've done. Thanks all
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| Author: | mad-mk1 [ Sat Jan 20, 2007 10:31 am ] |
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yeah right a list that always help, write a couple actually, 1 of all the things you need to get it rwc 1 with all of the bling things you need then look around get prices etc etc ten u can buy stuff as you need it, when its on the road you will love it. |
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