It's a bit rude i think, accept these aren't cheap cars to own and maintain.

End rant

Doogie

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I won Hay once, here's the pic to prove it..


Hay, it's not about the car, it's not about the venue, it's about the people that come here. Peter Dwyer, Mayor of Hay NSW.

and usually with 3 posts to their name - don't get me wrong - I'm happy to help newbies and if the lived up the road I help out all I could - It's just some of the newbies are coming over a bit arrogant

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David L


My greatest fear in life is that when I die my wife will sell my Mini and tools for the price I told her I paid for them!

way back when i was a newbie...

i received some awesome help and assistance from a super generous member, gave me heaps of help and advice to get my car on the road at the time.

i was then (and mostly still) super impressed with the friendliness and generosity of our little community here.

it is by far the nicest, warmest, fuzziest little forum community i've been a part of (and that's more than a few!)

in a few months i will again be calling out for some help and assistance and as an avid brewer, there's always a keg on for after the work, or takeaways if the helper prefers....

i agree Doogie, asking for free stuff is rude.

can i have some free parts???

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No offence intended here but--> anyone writing a book about minis 30 years ago may not have experienced such worn or stuffed-with components as we are finding these days.

You should put your heart & soul into everything you do.

You know what back when i was a newbie ( dunno if i still am ) i recieved a lot and i mean alot of free stuff from members on here. And out of that free stuff there has been quiet alot of really good stuff. Out of all the forums i am on this one is by far the best thanks to everyone help In particular Mini maxx, David Rosenthal and Tombo for delivering goods

Can I have free disc brakes and a fresh 1275 motor?
Thanks.

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You can't drive your shares on the weekend...

If I accumulate bit's that I know I won't use and are definately too good to chuck, then people are more than welcome too it, they organise pick up for big stuff and pay post and a small fee, usually $5, too cover packing and going to post office. I have given away heaps of Z50 stuff. (my other hobby)

Don't care how long they have been on the forum, asking for parts for free is rude. So too are the people that I have given parts to that then decide to put the parts on ebay.

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The bitterness of poor quality (or Crappy Workmanship) remains LONG AFTER the Sweet Taste of Low Price is forgotten.

Doogie,
As someone who is new to the forum but not to minis, I can see where you are coming from, however, in using myself as an example, the request of some parts has never been a case of wanting it for free! I generally like to put out feelers first, if there are bites, then offering to pay for the said item & leaving the option open for the other person, either accepting or declining the offered payment. I believe we are all in the same boat, giving & taking with fairness, dignity & integrity. I certainly hope that there would not be members here that would knowingly gouge other members

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December 1976 Leyland Mini S aka 'The Brick'
2012 Toyota Prado GX aka 'The Truck'
"Where The Hell is ARDLETHAN!!"

I hope that no one thinks i have asked for anything for free, that is not my intention. I understand that these things aren't cheap and are some times hard to find. I appreciate any and all help that i am offered. I m building my first mini and am doing so on a budget so I may ask for some help on here, but if in the future some one asked me for a favor in return and i am able to do so, I am more than happy to oblige.
Thanks to all that have helped me in the past and thanks in advance to all that may help me in the future

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Regards Kermit (TadPole)

Im not pointing the finger at anybody in perticular, i have been on this forum longer than most & have seen a fair share of freebie hunters come & go, im mearly expressing my opinion, some agree with mo, some won't.

Doogie

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I won Hay once, here's the pic to prove it..


Hay, it's not about the car, it's not about the venue, it's about the people that come here. Peter Dwyer, Mayor of Hay NSW.

Doogie,
I'm glad that you have clarified your statement & that you are mearly expressing an opinion & in that light, I certainly would agree with you. (I didnt think you pointed the finger at me personally) Having said that, I for one, admire a person who has a forthright opinion & is not afraid to express it! I am hoping to meet some of you people at the mini king Saleday on Sat the 17th.

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December 1976 Leyland Mini S aka 'The Brick'
2012 Toyota Prado GX aka 'The Truck'
"Where The Hell is ARDLETHAN!!"

Never had someone ask for free parts but if I knew someone wanted something that I would certainly try to help them out (cash or kind)

Like most restorers I am always on the lookout for parts and more than willing to pay for them (speedo still purring away thanks Doogie).

What ticks me off is when you chase up some parts, make contact swap numbers, agree on a price and never hear from the seller again. Probably has happened four times this year so far. All members of this forum.

I believe that a good turn will come back your way one day (good karma). Sometimes it doesn't.

As an example I ran around for a day getting bits for a member, packing, sending, and then some time later wanting a $10 part and thought the member might say, "no worries, I owe you a favour I'll send it down" - but NO "send me the money first and I will post it".

Some peoples memories are very short these days.

Sorry for the hijack.

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Dave K.
1979 Moke Californian + 1981 'Coke' Moke

I remember a certain Mod ( ex Mod now) who scored some free windscreen bling ( chrome strip) from me and was too tight to pay me back the postage I PAID to get it too him .

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Master of the Moggie Army & Founder of Awesomestock2010

Thanks maxx for that clubby i have learnt alot about rust repairs and welding on that car Was greatly apreciated