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by WHOOSH!
Fri Apr 19, 2013 8:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wheel Refurb
Replies: 9
Views: 2499

Re: Wheel Refurb

Thanks for the good tips so far guys. I've got the tools to strip the paint now. I was thinking of buying OEW paint in a spray can from somewhere like ESM. Would that be good too?
by WHOOSH!
Thu Apr 18, 2013 6:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wheel Refurb
Replies: 9
Views: 2499

Re: Wheel Refurb

I would like to keep costs as low as possible thats all :) Looking for a DIY job really.
by WHOOSH!
Thu Apr 18, 2013 6:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wheel Refurb
Replies: 9
Views: 2499

Wheel Refurb

Hi guys May have been asked before but I couldnt find anything "exactly" relevant when I did a search What primer and paint would be best to use on refurbing the wheels on my minor. Would I have to remove all the paint? (They are currently silver and I would like to paint them OEW) or coul...
by WHOOSH!
Sun Mar 17, 2013 9:48 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Which tyres?
Replies: 4
Views: 1931

Re: Which tyres?

Set of 145 Michies on mine when I bought it. If I had spares I would post them to New Zealand :D

But I find that the 145's sit well at all speeds but this has been widely debated before.
by WHOOSH!
Tue Mar 12, 2013 4:29 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Automatic Morris Minor
Replies: 9
Views: 4931

Re: Automatic Morris Minor

'lover of automatic cars'??? why exactly? cars are meant to be driven, with the driver in control, having an automatic classic car really is pointless. Its all about the feel and the drive of a classic that make them a pleasure to drive. Automatic classic = pointless learn to drive the proper way, ...
by WHOOSH!
Sat Mar 09, 2013 2:31 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Minor Matters Mar/Apr?
Replies: 21
Views: 3907

Re: Minor Matters Mar/Apr?

Mine was delivered in the post today :D
by WHOOSH!
Wed Mar 06, 2013 10:58 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Soon to be owner saying hello
Replies: 13
Views: 3439

Re: Soon to be owner saying hello

See what else you can salvage from the masive clutter that surrounds it
by WHOOSH!
Wed Mar 06, 2013 10:02 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Soon to be owner saying hello
Replies: 13
Views: 3439

Re: Soon to be owner saying hello

I'm really keen to see pics of this
by WHOOSH!
Mon Feb 25, 2013 8:17 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Insurance
Replies: 13
Views: 2690

Re: Insurance

I owe you a beer dave :)
by WHOOSH!
Mon Feb 25, 2013 5:00 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Insurance
Replies: 13
Views: 2690

Re: Insurance

Just got off the phone with dave and footman james and they managed to get my insurance done and at a great price too!

Couldnt recomend them enough! Its great to have someone down to earth in insurance.

Thank you Dave and thank you all for the replies.

Barny :D
by WHOOSH!
Mon Feb 25, 2013 4:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Insurance
Replies: 13
Views: 2690

Re: Insurance

Thanks for all the replies. Speaking to dave now.
by WHOOSH!
Mon Feb 25, 2013 12:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Insurance
Replies: 13
Views: 2690

Insurance

Hey all. Was wondering if anyone could help me on here. I have just bought a new minor and I am having a little trouble getting it insured. I am a young driver (19) and i went to footman james and asked for a quote but they said they would not insure me as the car has had mods. These are. Centrifuga...
by WHOOSH!
Fri Feb 22, 2013 6:41 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Welding Required
Replies: 6
Views: 2111

Re: Welding Required

Congrats! :D
by WHOOSH!
Wed Feb 13, 2013 8:15 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ordinary antifreeze
Replies: 9
Views: 2519

Re: ordinary antifreeze

I'm sorry it had to be done :D
by WHOOSH!
Tue Feb 12, 2013 9:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: ordinary antifreeze
Replies: 9
Views: 2519

Re: ordinary antifreeze

JOWETTJAVELIN wrote:The red stuff should be avoided as it supposedly contains harmful chemicals, OATs or something.
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by WHOOSH!
Fri Feb 01, 2013 7:29 am
Forum: Restoration Projects
Topic: NZ Traveller Restoration
Replies: 79
Views: 33761

Re: NZ Traveller Restoration

Looking great! Been following this one for a while. Barefoot in a garage with heavy things? tut tut... :wink:
by WHOOSH!
Mon Jan 28, 2013 6:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Back on the road!
Replies: 11
Views: 2133

Re: Back on the road!

Its good to see another Rose Taupe minor (I presume your traveller in your sig is indeed rose taupe) on the road again. Quite a rare colour now :)
by WHOOSH!
Sat Jan 26, 2013 5:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Back on the road!
Replies: 11
Views: 2133

Re: Back on the road!

Congrats :)
by WHOOSH!
Sat Jan 26, 2013 10:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Immobiliser
Replies: 9
Views: 2277

Re: Immobiliser

A PM would be really helpful to me also if anyone could send me one too please?. Read the horrible "Stolen Section" and have decided to take BMC's advice :)