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crazy bob
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drmini in aust wrote:
Nope, the (recently replaced) tarp is folded up on the shelf.

I'm doing it in acrylic lacquer for several reasons:
1. It's only a Clubby van...
2. It's cheaper than paying someone to do 2 pack and I'm retired now.
3. I've done a TAFE course on prep and painting acrylic and I have the gear.
4. You should NOT put 2 pack over acrylic- eventually the different expansion rates of the 2 paints will result in the 2 pack crazing in hot sun (which is what happened to Barney the pretend S).
5. I've been advised by my head TAFE teacher that if the original acrylic enamel/lacquer is sound, there is no need to go back to bare metal for an acrylic respray.


On top of the above, it really is dangerous (illegal in NSW) to paint in 2pack at home.

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Started the Cooper S up, drove it down the driveway, and drove it into the shed..... I thought I had better run the engine. :D

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Tuned up the 1360, it's got its mojo back now... hit 5000rpm & hang on!!:P 8)

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Stripped my spare subframe
Cleaned it, painted it
Built it up with new adj. suspension and donuts
Stripped the engine bay
Painted the engine bay
Painted all the brackets for the engine bay
Cleaned up the wiring loom, fixed some bodge jobs in it
Made templates for new brake lines
And wrote an extensive shopping list for Karkraft tomorrow

All ready to get my motor back from the good doctor to drop in hopefully tomorrow :)

(It's been a busy day)

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fixed my interior light and drove it about 120km's

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brett wrote:
Started the Cooper S up, drove it down the driveway, and drove it into the shed.....

I hope you opened the door first! :shock: :P

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Opps yes, and I turned the Ign Key twice as well... :shock:
it was inbetween rain storms. My car is a trailer queen now :P :P Well at least until the mini muster and the Wedding

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new woodrim steering wheel as the old one was falling apart
new angel eye headlights
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Drove it 400kms and didnt have one problem.

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Drove it 400kms and didnt have one problem That is obious at this point of time


Fixed :)

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Spent the weekend fitting the new carpet set to the S. Glad that jobs over! Looks great!

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123grosso wrote:
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Drove it 400kms and didnt have one problem That is obvious at this point of time


Fixed :)


i trust it. nothing will fall off it tomorrow.

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Fitted the heater then discovered it had too much Lucas smoke :shock: I know, why didn't I try the fan before fitting it into the car?
Removed the heater and pulled the fan motor out and discovered a squashed wire which was earthing out :( I guess it had been that way for 30+ years?
Tested the heater fan and then re-installed heater into the car.
Installed the switch panel and then fitted an amp for the sub :twisted:

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Micheal, you can never have to much Lucas smoke.... :lol:

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Finally perfected getting the damn cover on and off.
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