1975_mini

Hey all, I have finally had some free time to get out in the garage and work on some projects. First I now know that have a rusty classic mini has the scrap value equal to a 6 pack or premium beer or a case of Natty light. After a few hours with the poly carbide wheel in the angle grinder I now have a true idea as to the shape of the body. Not as quick and nowhere close to as clean a project as wheeler dealer makes it look. The only major surprise i found was a decent ding in the left rear. the bottom picture is the inch and a half think clunk of filler someone used to fill it in. I also cut out the seat back giving now you can see a better idea as to the storage size that will be in the trailer. Hope to weld in the front soon. should have another update soon.

great photos, thanks for sharing.

Sorry to hear that, I have a feeling you are going to have to do OEM.

With the gen3 just being released last year I doubt there is a third partying windshield yet. If less than a quarter in size you can get it filled for about $100 usually

I did notice in the photos that the are running British number plates, if the vehicles do not have US titles there is a bit of extra paperwork. But since it is over 25 years old, mostly just a formality.

VA sales tax on vehicles is 4.05% which on a private sale you pay to DMV when you register the vehicle. You pay 4.05% of whatever is written on the back of the title when the previous owner sign it over:wink: Registration is the same as any regular car if you put regular plates, to include personal property tax. If it is going to be a weekend toy, I would put antique plates, 50 bucks for a lifetime registration, no personal property tax and the restrictions are very lacks in Virginia. Basic it can't be a daily driver and that it. Also since it is a 89, it is 26 years old and except from all emissions.:top: We can discuss at dinner

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Saw and tagged a silver coupe with black top here on Quantico Sunday. plate was SpyvsSpy

Hey all, I will weigh in on what I can read in the description, first I was not at the dragon so I did not see the car in person. From what I have read it has a lot of the upgrades you want to improve the comfort and safety of the ride. As long as there no rust issues this is a very reasonable price. It does have the middle motor 998, not a 1275. Watson has the 998, and can run 60mph on the highway. the bonus of the smaller motor is reasonable prices, this same car with a 1275 would be 12 to 15k. Ray you still looking?

Sorry guys, got to support the wife so can't make it out the weekend

Melissa, is there an area they want those attending to park? I now that was a bit of an issue last time, just so we put a good foot forward when folks arrive.

I think I may come out.

Normal VA roads in the spring. Think of them as extra twisties thrown in for free.

And if you mention that you found the link in this thread Ali will pay 10% of the purchase price.

Wish we could make it but we have to seem interested in our kids stuff that day

Sounds fun but I am out of town. I would love to bring the pup but he is a bit of a turd.

I like kohl's it definitely covers the spectrum of car people: ricers, exotic, classic muscle, you name it you will likely see an example of it there.

Old people forget, and send the same response 10 minutes later.

I know they warp in shipping and storage sometimes. With some warm sunny days now you may want to set it on your roof in place for a few hours and see if it relaxes into the shape of your roof for a better fit. Just a thought.:top:

Sounds like fun, but we are out of town this weekend. I will definitely be swing out there now that the weather is nicer.

Uncomfortable is ok, it helps you know your limits. Just have a safe word, mine is Harry Styles.

Now there is the record of you instigating trouble.

Bonnet, front quarters, pretty much any body panels front the door jams forward. To include the firewall. I can send you picks of anything you want to see or you can come look through the pile

I really like the white wheel. They go great with the car.

Selling the doors. They are usable with a little TLC.