Hi and thanks to the moderators for running a fine board. I have been lurking around for several weeks and have found this board to be than most informative and the wealth of knowledge is impressive. I live in the USA in the state of Oregon I received my mini in August of 08 I will post pic’s of the build for all to enjoy.
Thanks again and I look forward to reading and talking with you folks from down under.Dave

Welcome Dave to our little Garage. Seams like you are already enjoying the place

Great to have a few more Americans around if you can handle our Humour

Yep get some Pics up so we can have perv

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hello Welcome cant wait to see some pics of what ur doing to the mini.

Thank you Gafmo and Darkenmini for the welcome you can see pics of our Mini in progress @
http://s600.photobucket.com/albums/tt84 ... =slideshow
Here is the history; The car was bought new in La Cal. In 1962 and stored from 1965 till 1998? Then taken to Redding Ca. I bought it in 2008. The clock has 29k miles on it and the shell is 100% rust free. I have the original 850 and a few spare’s including a 1275A+ with tranny. As soon as all the body and mechanicals are done I will go through the 850. As far as down under humor as long as I can figure the meanings of the funny words you use Ill be fine!!!!!!!!!
Dave

Terrific job on the Austin 850 there d-m....keep us up to date on developments!

You also reminded me of one of the coldest trips I have ever taken.....mid December 1987 I took off from around Vallejo and got up as high as Shasta Lake or so...I left in some light clothing and suffered for it everytime I got out of the car...great county and scenery up there though and well worth the suffering

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Sexy colour reminds me of surfing For some reason. looks Amazing i only wish i had the money, time, storage area to do such a great job. im currently slowly working on mine and its all happening under the house With just a drit floor and its sitting on wooden pallets.

Also looks like you bought a great Mini for ur project. easy to finish up and start driving.

Must be early in the morning there ?
yes it has been an easy project so far we paid for the clean shell and the car came with new interor all the suspension parts done and power coated new wheels and tires .All I really need is a windscreen and some odd pices here and there. would like to up grade the brakes and find a set of mini lights but it's not at the top of the list.

yep u lucky

Welcome Dave, I am sure you will find this Forum Helpfull and entertaining

Dave "Welcome Aboard". There is a top group of people on here and their knowledge on the MINI just constantly leaves me gobsmacked. Your project is progressing well. Enjoy the ride with AUSMINI.

Regards,
Aussie Brian

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and their knowledge on the (cough) Mini (Cough)

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