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minidean wrote: I believe that surfblue 63 fitted a new water pump 3 years ago so it should be ok? (fingers crossed)

New water pump, with correct thin impellor, fitted by Green and Whites in 2009.

OK, I got an unexpected day off today so I spent the day in the garage. Just got to put the front seats and belts in and a little snagging then MOT and hopefully on the road.

What a transformation since Saturday! Looking very nice and ready for the shows!

Tim

Looks great Dean , get those brake pipes straightened out though or you're in for detention !

Where's the side pieces for the heater and the trim for the central floor box section? And another set of carpets get fitted. You will probably have to make the hole for the gear lever bigger as the carpet will probably lift up when you move the lever into 1st and 3rd.

surfblue63 wrote:Where's the side pieces for the heater and the trim for the central floor box section? And another set of carpets get fitted. You will probably have to make the hole for the gear lever bigger as the carpet will probably lift up when you move the lever into 1st and 3rd.

Hi Stuart, Both are yet to be fitted. Hopefully finished it tomorrow.

UPR is almost complete. I just need to fit the braided petrol pipe to the carb in the engine bay, the front grill and then she is ready for the MOT. I had it booked in for tomorrow but its forecast rain so I think i'll cancel it.

Looking awesome Dean! From a rolling shell to a superb original unrestored mini in a matter of weeks! A real tale of perseverance!

Tim

FINISHED!!! I drove UPR for the fist time today and what a treat! First stop was Nick Rogers so I could collect the chassis plate then a quick visit to the parents. I took some pictures but the light was fading so ill take more tomorrow. Happy Days!

Hat's off to you Dean.
You've done a cracking job.

Great stuff! Now that was worth waiting for! You'll be bored on saturdays now so time to buy another......

Tim

Have fun with UPR Dean. You'll soon get used to people coming up and asking questions and telling you their Mini stories. Also you'll also get more waves, and thumbs up, per mile than any other car.

surfblue63 wrote:Have fun with UPR Dean. You'll soon get used to people coming up and asking questions and telling you their Mini stories. Also you'll also get more waves, and thumbs up, per mile than any other car.

Thanks Stuart, Hopefully we will meet and you can have a good look around. I would love to hear your views and I hope you are happy with the work I have done?

UPR Sailed through Mot today. Happy Days!!

I never had any problem come MOT time, there's so little to test the MOTer always just hung around not doing much just to use up the time he was logged onto the VOSA system.

Now all you need is some nice sunny weather to enjoy that bright powder blue interior.

I took UPR into Derbyshire today so I could get some pictures.

Another lovely Dorset reg car.

That IS a nice car, well done.

Good news is that UPR is all sorted and running sweet I have bad news, When I put the windscreen back in UPR I slipped with the knife whilst cutting the silver filler and scratched to roof. I touched it up and tried sorting it today but made a real mess I think I now need to have the roof painted to get it sorted Really upset with myself. Kind words welcome. Does anyone know of anyone who could paint my roof before saturday so I don't feel to embarrassed by my monumental cock up !!

minidean wrote:Good news is that UPR is all sorted and running sweet I have bad news, When I put the windscreen back in UPR I slipped with the knife whilst cutting the silver filler and scratched to roof. I touched it up and tried sorting it today but made a real mess I think I now need to have the roof painted to get it sorted Really upset with myself. Kind words welcome. Does anyone know of anyone who could paint my roof before saturday so I don't feel to embarrassed by my monumental cock up !!

If your touch up is the right shade you may still be able to get that repaired without a repaint, depending on how big it is. I wouldn't rush into painting the roof just for weekend. Give me a call Dean.