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  6. Who wants to get Dirty

    in Impromptu Events

    Posted

    Hey all,

     

    just wanted to reach out and see if anyone want to join Rey, Jessie, Brandy, and I. There are still spots available in our wave. We are signed up for the yellow wave 2 miler starting at 11am.

     

    The more the merrier, come on out!!! If you are extra motivated there is the full 6 mile course.

     

    Our house is only a mile from the start so you can part at the house and use our shower, so no worries of your MINI getting dirty.

     

    Hope to see you there, and feel free to ping me if you have any questions.

  11. Classic Trailer build

    in Maintenance & Modifications

    Posted

    I had to look up what the "trumpet" was- cool stuff!!! :rock:

     

     

    The first time a crawled under the suspension it was a what the hell moment rubber cones and trumpets. I tell people to thing motorcycle swing arm when describing the rear suspension.

     

    Those rubber cone mean you will knock your fillings loose on some of the roads around here. (Telegraph)

  12. Classic Trailer build

    in Maintenance & Modifications

    Posted

    Well after a few evenings of degreasing, stripping, and going through the mechanics of the suspension I painted everything yesterday, and should get it reassembled this weekend.

     

    Here are a few before and afters:

     

    Subframe degreased and stripped

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    Painted subframe

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    One aluminum trumpet stripped and the other still covered in under coating. Also one of the swing arms unstripped in the background.

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    Finished swing arms

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    Now on to the body work

  17. Classic Trailer build

    in Maintenance & Modifications

    Posted

    Separated the subframe from the body today, hope to get it fully stripped down and ready from paint by the end of the week. You can see the spare tire area in the trunk pan needs a patch, the rest is only surface rust that the grinding wheel will make short work of.

     

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    A little soak and the bolts broke lose fairly easily, with a hand from Brandy. she is an expert at jack stand placement and grabbing tools. Especially when I break the subframe loose from the body and forget the disconnect the battery cable and I am stuck holding it will the cutting wheel is on the other side of the garage.

     

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    I will be stripping the subframe down, not sure if I am going to leave the brake system might plum to the receiver. I know it would be over kill but its already there why not use it:questionmark:

  20. New Member.

    in Visiting & Questions

    Posted

    Welcome, and look forward to meeting at an event soon.

     

    Haemish,

     

    gen 1 collector's items. Aren't we jumping the gun a bit, how about we wait it they qualify for classic plates first. Just messing with you. Might be in the market for one myself when I get back:top:

  21. Painting my wheels: whats your opinion

    in Maintenance & Modifications

    Posted

    Chris,

     

    Thanks I do like classic. I have been trying to dig up a set of the steel rims with moon hub caps it came with and those were painted white. I hope to find a set soon as I am a bit of a purest at heart.

     

    Since these are someone after market rims I figured spice them out a bit.

     

    PD is a good test run that's how I tested a white Union Jack roof. Might just use these rims as the demo at the PD party in June.

     

    I got lucky for matching the paint. It is wind jammer blue a Range Rover color from the early 2000s. I found a company that does user selected paint codes in rattle can. I ordered from the when I stripped and re sprayed the engine compartment and was impressed with the result. Still have a spare can. Thanks again for the input.

  23. Who wants to get Dirty

    in Impromptu Events

    Posted

    Hey all,

     

     

     

    Not truly a MINI event, but Brandy and I are doing the Mini Run Amuck here on Quantico on June 13th. If anyone would like to join us come on out.

     

    We are done the shorter 2 mile course and registered from the 11:00 start time. Brandy say we will be going at a nice jog, so don't feel you have to be a 6 minute mile person to join us. Its more about mud and obstacles.

     

    There is a longer 4 mile course for those wanting a bigger challenge.

     

    Whether you would like to join us or do it on your own, our house is only a mile and a half from the start/finish line so all are welcome to park at our place and use our showers prior to getting back in your MINI:top:

     

    Here is the link for more info, hope to see some of you there.

    http://www.marinemarathon.com/MCM_Event_Series/Run_Amuck.htm

  24. PD Party

    in Events

    Posted

    It is Spring and time to get those projects going on your MINI. Brandy and I are hosting a Plasti-Dip demo for those that are interested in it and would like a helping hand. Wheels, bezels, belt lines Oh My!!!! You think of it we will figure it out.:top:

     

    Please bring your own PD, if you would like the basic colors (black, white, blue, red) home depot or Lowes are cheapest. Pep boys now carries the Bold colors and pearls. If you want something crazy try www.dipyourcar.com

     

    There is a morning run please RSVP on that thread.

     

    Please PM me if you need the address.

     

    Looking forward to a fun afternoon.:rock:

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