Mini K should have a small (about 2") round badge, not the winged type... and they are different to the similar ones that some UK cars had (aren't they Mick
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| Author: | Klubman [ Sat Apr 19, 2008 11:14 pm ] |
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Hi All Mini K is up for re-engine and re-spray. Not going over board, but the whole effect will be ruined by the crappy bonnet badge. I think the badges are extinct so any ideas for a bonnet badge would be appreciated. The standard winged type Morris badges on early cars, are they avaiable and what do they cost? Nigel |
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| Author: | chopchop [ Sat Apr 19, 2008 11:58 pm ] |
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somerford minis in the UK used to sell them, but i know they ran out. Someone else might know if they have produced some more? |
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| Author: | simon k [ Sun Apr 20, 2008 10:00 am ] |
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Mini K should have a small (about 2") round badge, not the winged type... and they are different to the similar ones that some UK cars had (aren't they Mick )
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| Author: | Mick [ Sun Apr 20, 2008 10:18 am ] |
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The one I picked up a year ago (via Italian Ebay  if you were thinking of asking). They are slightly different though are the same size and fit the same base, but are actually more attractive too having a set of three gold rings around the base. This one is brand new.
I wish I had a suitable car to put it on actually... 
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| Author: | sgc [ Sun Apr 20, 2008 10:46 am ] |
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I've been looking for one for a couple of weeks, mine fell off 
I emailed Somerford in the UK, they don't have stock and the manufacturer no longer exists. |
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| Author: | 69 red dwarf [ Sun Apr 20, 2008 10:57 am ] |
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some one on here was looking to make new ones about a year ago there is a lot of intrest for new k badges put my name on the list |
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| Author: | Mick [ Sun Apr 20, 2008 11:16 am ] |
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Yeah I had a good go at it. I made the pattern very easily, but had problems with keeping air out of the subsequent replicas I made. The clear plastics resin is very good but very thick (like treacle). The ones I made had very fine edges and looked like the original apart from all the air I couldn't get to rise to the top. I strapped an orbital sander to the bench for vibrations and everything...it needs a vacuum box I reckon... Anyways, Simon K has all the gear now! |
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| Author: | simon k [ Sun Apr 20, 2008 1:49 pm ] |
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Mick wrote: Anyways, Simon K has all the gear now!
I wasn't going to own up..... it's on my list of things to do!! I have located a vacuum chamber tho |
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| Author: | Mick [ Sun Apr 20, 2008 1:58 pm ] |
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Yes, all orders to Simon K please.. (Hee hee hee *snigger*) |
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| Author: | sgc [ Sun Apr 20, 2008 2:12 pm ] |
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I'll take two please 
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| Author: | Ziegech [ Sun Apr 20, 2008 5:29 pm ] |
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i know my dad is looking to sell the outer metal ring which he has but the plastic in it was rubbish and we chucked it. |
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| Author: | sgc [ Sun Apr 20, 2008 5:37 pm ] |
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Ziegech wrote: i know my dad is looking to sell the outer metal ring which he has but the plastic in it was rubbish and we chucked it.
Got the ring, just need the plastic rubbish 
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| Author: | Klubman [ Sun Apr 20, 2008 6:10 pm ] |
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Thanks for the input all of you. I really am not fussed about the Mini K badge, just want something on there instead of the crap plastic bit, I have a good mount ring just need the plastic. But are other badges available, I regard the mini K as just another round nose so I don't care what I put on it, just want something on the bonnet that looks good. Once painted the Mini K decals will be gone (and not being replaced) so there will be little to identify it. Nigel |
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| Author: | simon k [ Sun Apr 20, 2008 6:25 pm ] |
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Klubman wrote: just want something on the bonnet that looks good.
and what's this 'just another round nose' business?? you aren't roundie bashing are you?? |
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| Author: | Klubman [ Sun Apr 20, 2008 6:40 pm ] |
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Of course I'm not roundie bashing, just don't want people to think I must have a Mini K badge. I think I might just refer to it as a 1970 roundnose in the future, really is not much Mini K left. If one comes up fine but otherwise I just want something to cover the hole in the bonnet. Nigel |
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