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HELP Needed for a 63 Model Smile!!!
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Author:  flapper [ Wed Mar 16, 2011 8:05 pm ]
Post subject:  HELP Needed for a 63 Model Smile!!!
As you will see "Derek" we think is a 63 Panelvan English.. Has a bit of trouble with his smile!. So we are looking for a replacement front, or at least the grill part.


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Author:  Mini_Maxx [ Wed Mar 16, 2011 8:09 pm ]
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Looks good 8) its got that " im planning something evil" thing happening
Author:  Bubbacluby [ Wed Mar 16, 2011 8:11 pm ]
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I have heard You can buy replacement front valances from the uk with the pressed grill. Other than that i have no idea where you could get one from.
Author:  68Rusty [ Wed Mar 16, 2011 8:13 pm ]
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Looks like poor Derek will be looking for a few other parts as well :wink:
Author:  Harley [ Wed Mar 16, 2011 8:17 pm ]
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Kinda reminds me of Mater.
:D
Author:  Timbo [ Wed Mar 16, 2011 8:42 pm ]
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The pressed in grille is a really important part of the character of the UK vans. Without it you just have a Mini van, so you really do need to replace it with the original pressed grill. M Machine in the Uk list both the whole front panel as well as just the grille section.

http://www.m-machine.co.uk/MM%20Panels_170.htm

Another option might be to source one of the plastic van grilles that are popular in Japan. Not quite right, but better than an ordinary grille.

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http://www.turtle-trading.co.jp/s_cart/top.php?path=01_item.html&page_no=&kind=&car_code=MS1&genre_code=&view_type=photo&goods_code=P0002378&quick=undefined

edit: I just translated that page and realised its a steel grille, at 12600 yen thats a bargain. All you have to do is get them to sell you one.

Tim
Author:  Mini_Maxx [ Wed Mar 16, 2011 9:38 pm ]
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Harley wrote:
Kinda reminds me of Mater.
:D


YES :lol: :lol:
Author:  850man [ Wed Mar 16, 2011 9:58 pm ]
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You could repair your front panel using the metal insert available from the UK but your panel looks so far gone I would suggest you buy a new front panel from Minisport UK.
I repaired a UK front panel and welded it into my 63 van, If I had to do the job again I would buy one of these...


http://www.minisport.com/mini-spare-par ... CR68S.html

Genuine spec Front Panel - Mk1/2/3 Van, 1964-1976
Part No: MCR68S
£127.18

My Van...
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Author:  frednutz&co [ Thu Mar 17, 2011 9:12 am ]
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think i have seen that van before :lol: :lol: :lol:



very glad to see it saved :D :D
Author:  Super-mini [ Thu Mar 17, 2011 9:25 am ]
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so how do you work on the engine? or perform a filter change even?
Author:  adamstuart [ Thu Mar 17, 2011 11:05 am ]
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Super-mini wrote:
so how do you work on the engine? or perform a filter change even?


Same as an early moke - Awkwardly.
Author:  CARTER_GT [ Thu Mar 17, 2011 11:28 am ]
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Quote:
so how do you work on the engine? or perform a filter change even?


Its called an angle grinder
Author:  Timbo [ Thu Mar 17, 2011 12:55 pm ]
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adamstuart wrote:
Super-mini wrote:
so how do you work on the engine? or perform a filter change even?


Same as an early moke - Awkwardly.


Its not that hard, oil filters are a bit messy, points gap is a little harder.

Tim
Author:  flapper [ Sat Mar 19, 2011 7:47 am ]
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Thanks everyone for your input, we can now look into possibly getting something from the UK. "Derek" does have to wait his turn, so something may turn up a bit closer to home.

Thanks again!!
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