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Watch out for the boot flying up at you now.

Were they able to find the problem?

Yes, it does, I spent today stripping all the goodies off of it to include all the glass. I was able to fill up my swap meet shelves. Fully stripped, except to the stuck steering column. Soaked it in penetrating oil and will try tomorrow evening. Just a few of the goodies. Should be able to remove the front subframe next weekend, and may split the body. Oh yeah, behind the dashboard I found an old inspection card, and some new zeland change.

I will definitely keep that in mind, next time i am looking. thanks.

All smooth sailing, and the rain and boucing got rid of all the loose rust. We will see how long it takes Nigel to spill into the open space. I agree:top:

Watson has a new roommate for a bit. I picked this beauty up as a donor for Watson's engine upgrade and manual conversion (using the subframe,clutch, and pedal box) Special thanks to Brian (unstable) for loaning me his trailer, perfect fit:top: The second project I am considering it converting the rear into a trailer to use with watson, would hopefully come out something like this. I am not sure of Ali's rules on whether donor's have to have names. I will wait for the ruling.

I hope every one had a great holidays and got everything they were hoping for. Santa and my sexy wife were good to Watson and I this year. Under the tree were all parts require to complete the rebuild of the 1098cc motor: Bearings, Gaskets, and a few other odds and ends. Todays project was replacing the valve guide I broke getting the stuck valve out. First a 6 ton arbor press is your friend, best investment I have made. Out with the old, no heat needed the press did all the work One broken valve out. New valve going in New valve in, please ignore the oxidation. The head has been sitting on the shelf for a bit. I will wipe down before final install. Only took about 15 minutes, and that was developing a plan of attack as I went. I only did the broken one, because I had heard it was a pain in the butt to replace the guides. I may replace them all now. As I used a straight edge to find the depth to press the guide to, I found that none of the guide were at the same height. Germans have precision engineering; the Brits have "that will work".

They look great, I like the yellow lettering

Any one going should jump on this. The photos Ali took of watson are amazing. It is my desktop and always get compliments, actually people have said the photo looks better than the car does in person.

Thanks, Brian. I will take you up on your offer.:top:

Before I rent one, I figure I would check and see if anyone has a utility trailer (12'x6') that I could borrow for a few hours on the Jan 4th. I would be willing to return with a case of your favorite beverage or something else of your choosing.

You will be taking or you will be riding. Not going to make it to cars and coffee, would have to leave the house a 0530 and I am not that motivated this week. Look forward to seeing you at the M&G though.

We will be there. Thanks Laura, I look forward to picking your brain.

what time does it kick off or what time would you plan on getting there?

Brandy won a set of “A” panel graphic graciously donated to the MTTB raffle by one of the club vendors “Itchy Pig” and they look great. I am considering installing them myself. The process seems pretty straight forward and simple; just preplan, prep, and take our time. I have done plenty of masking off and painting/plastidipping. So I feel I am capable, but does anyone have an experience with vinyl? I would love to pick your brain for personal ticks or what to watch out for. Thanks

Looks good

thanks craig, don't know how I have missed them up to this point.

I took the VRE back to quantico from reagan, and found this nice JCW coupe in the parking lot. It has a DCMM sticker anyone know who the lucky owner it.

Brandy would kill me if I brought another aquarium in the house. I will keep an ear out for anyone looking. Are the lights the standard 18" fluorescents or compact ( fixtures single or double tube). No stand correct?

Watson is spoiled and rarely sees the rain. Nicer weather and I would have brought him out. Next year to put us over the top

She has an evil streak like another redhead[emoji39]

Thanks for letting them ride. You can pull a girl to your car on any run. You and Caylee ( the middle one) will hit it off. Make sure you keep up on your boy band knowledge, if they a cool today. They are likely gross tomorrow.

Not in shape, but moving quickly creates body heat.:top:

Thank you all for all your efforts in decorating your MINIs, and braving the impending weather. The rain held off just long enough, and it was overall a great success. Here is a link to a slideshow of all the photos: http://s1299.photobucket.com/user/buckshot2191/slideshow/manassas%20Xmas%20parade And here is a quick video: