“Here we go again” 1275GT project NOW FOR SALE

[Peter Laidler]

I'm sure that the same Q has been asked before. But as you have a lot of good colour there, to match/identify what about using the nearesr rattle can colour, made up to suit.

[Costafortune]

Rover 'platinum' as used on the 79-80 SD1 is a close match iirc. Aerosol base coat and no lacquer.

[Dearg1275]

Thanks both. BLVC16 216 engraved in my brain.

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[Dearg1275]

It’s been a bit too cold to do much but a bit near now.

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Carpet and interior trim is now in. I will have to shuffle the car around to get the other door fitted. The old door seals have recovered a bit so it will be a while before they give and let the doors settle into place properly. It’s funny how they shrink in length over the years and leave you with a gap at the bottom. I will have to find a couple of short bits to add in or buy new seals. Shame really as they are in really good shape.

I might get the engine started before long.

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[roger mcnab]

hi d
you are making good progress with your car mine is just sitting there but i got a set of 7x13 superlight wheels in gold for it they were cheap on clearence sale now i need toget the coil over suspension kit and the camshaft kit for the engine all this has to be saved up but i started to build a 1970 triumph daytona engine and that is taking a lot of money as there must be thousands of bits as i could not find a complete one
but i sit and look at the mini and think get it done so after christmas i will save togetting the mini parts i need that will take about 10 months
on monday 4th i have my 80th birthday so time is getting short
cheers roger

[Dearg1275]

Well it has taken a while but today the GT emerged from its cave. I think apart from some minor niggles I can say it is done. Now for some DVLA hassle no doubt.

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[mini_surfari]

Looks brilliant, especially on the minilites!

Views not bad either!

[roger mcnab]

hi d
that looks great you have done a great job good luck with the dvla when if ever i get mine finished the fun will start to get it rego
it needs an engineers report and by that time the guy might have retired and who knows what happens then still a huge amount to get done
put the brackets on for the coil over shocks on the front and have ordered a boot lid from arc angels cheaper than steel next to get toe front shocks etc
big problem is our dollar is worth 50 p so it is not a cheap hobby over here also shipping is not cheap i can get some stuff here but is cheaper to import
need to get more welding done for engine but it is coming along waiting for special clutch release bearing to be made as the carbon one will not last on the sprint pressure plate and it goes on and on i thought this would be easy by the time i get this finished petrol will be outlawed
cheers roger

[Ronnie]

It looks like 10/10 to me great job

[Old English White]

That looks awesome Dave. Especially in that colour! My favourite Mini colour of the period
Congratulations on getting it finished!

[steve1071]

What a fabulous project, topped with that superb final picture.

The question now is what’s next?!

[Dearg1275]

What a fabulous project, topped with that superb final picture.

The question now is what’s next?!

Consolidation and getting everything else that has been neglected back up to scratch. Oh and organising the work cave.

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[BucksMk1]

That's a beautiful car - well done and enjoy it.... you have certainly earned it!

[newtune]

That looks Amazing David as do all your cars ! love the tyres

[Dearg1275]

I have decided to sell the 1275 GT. If you are interested please look in the for sale area of the Forum.

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