Race Car Back To Retro Daily by CobraV8

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Well... one step forward, two steps back in the last week.

Originally I ordered all the parts I wanted from Minisports as I said - and got a message that they are out of stock for most of the bits I needed almost two weeks later.

So...I have ordered most of the bits from Minispares, and the balance at Huddersfield Mini Spares, even added a few extra bits!

Today - got a message that Minispares do not have the Bumper/Overrider/nudge bar kits in stock, and are not sure when they will - darn it. So... hopefully - the rest of it will be finally sent.

Huddersfield - where I am getting flares, and a couple of other little bits - was shipped the same day according to the emails, so... they seem to be on to the service side, and win in that regard so far.

Maybe I am just over excited - but I am a bit dissapointed how slow it is to get these bits dispatched to me. I still have the actual postage time to wait as well.

Also... finally got around to installing an oil pressure line - driven the car for the last few days, and tonight - ended up with oil dribbled all down the firewall by the clutch pedal - damn..... so a leak. Lucky the carpert hasnt arrived from Britain!

Will report back with progress hopefully soon.

9-3-2009

Hi there, a bit more work this week.

My Group 6 flares, chrome gear knob, and chrome grill holders from Huddersfield Minispares arrived the other day. Great, prompt service from Huddersfield by the way -sent the same day and arrived quickly - I wish they had the other bits I wanted!

I promptly installed one side of the car, then run out of time.

I drove the car to work the next day, and.....just as I got to work, it isnt running properly... sounds like a burnt valve.

I limped home gently, but.. it sounds worse.

I tried removing spark plug leads, and #3 - no difference if connected or not. Checked plug, looks good.

So... whipped the head off, and hey presto - buggered head gasket - nice, easy to fix.

I got a head gasket the next day and installed - all back to normal - yay!

Tonight - installed the other side of the car. I intended to remove the flares and get my brother to paint them, but I gave them a good polish and they came up great - so... will leave them like this.

Also.. installed the chrome strip - think it all looks good:



Once I logged on to post - I see I have a message from Minispares - and all the bits are on the way... woohoo. Looking forward to getting the Mk1 Bumpers on.

9-4-2009

I adjusted all the suspension today to give a bit of extra clearance











and with the wifes Mini / Bini