This weeks finds

General Chat with an emphasis on BMC Minis & Other iconic cars of the 1960's.
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850GT
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This weeks finds

Post by 850GT »

Picked up both of these this week,

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Early full apron front, didn't look at apron when i bought it, i only wanted the guards, Bonus :D
the first thing i always do when i get something like this is look at the body number, turns out to be only 72 later than my car,
so after 50 years they are re united, pity it isn't a whole car.

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This will go well on the wheel below. now to identify what the boss on the wheel fits,
does anyone know of a fitment guide or part number list that may help?

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Cheers Scott
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Looks like a nice day for you 8-)

Congratulations
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I saw that and thought I should buy that, and was hoping it didn't sell. but it did GRR!!!!

I was going to make a seat from it.

What did it finally go for? was it $50 still?
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YES $ 50. have already split panels apart, 2 very good wings, 1 very ordinary apron, 1 good radiator shroud with no number.
I have named the car this came of Elvis, its had some hits in its time :shock:
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Post by UHR850 »

The SPRINGALX is not an Original but a very good copy.

I had the same problem fitting it but did solve it like this:

The screws holding the boss I did put them the wrong way
in and put an nut on it, than an other capnut and pressed
the cap on it. The screws have to be long enough otherwise
the do not meet the wheel centre cap. :ugeek:
DOWNTON Mini is what I like a lot.
Collecting 60th wooden steeringwheels.
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