Customising a Minor.

Post by **wanderinstar** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 7:14 pm

I would like to hear from anyone who has removed the 4" ridge from bonnet and also removed the numberplate area from boot lid. I have seen a red minor in the Custom and Modified gallery belonging to Roy "Red Moggy" Moulding, this is the sort of thing I am hoping to do.

Post by **polo2k** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 7:19 pm

Not every one on heres taste but I think that looks nice! maybe a little bright lol,

I like the way hes dont the front number plate.

Post by **bigginger** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 7:26 pm

I like the bonnet treatment, but like the quirkiness of the 4" strip too much to do it myself

Post by **wibble_puppy** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 7:29 pm

yeah, a couple of other peeps have done that, or are planning to do it.

You should get a reply pretty soon from jonathon!

Post by **wanderinstar** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 7:45 pm

Wibble Puppy,
Haha, he bet you by 3 minutes. is the van in your sig. yours. Really like the paint. bet it cost a bob or two

Post by **jonathon** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 7:48 pm

Amazing what you can do with some pastel crayons and cling film ehh Ian

Post by **wibble_puppy** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 7:48 pm

yeah that's my bobsleigh

and yeah it's cool paint - one of TVR's finest IMO

Glad you like it

Post by **alex_holden** » Mon Jun 09, 2008 8:01 pm

polo2k wrote:I like the way hes dont the front number plate.

I can't imagine that's legal - you can hardly read it. The rear one looks to be smaller than standard too.

Post by **aussiemike** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 9:34 pm

love the look of a custom moggy especialy when it is subtle like this red one. the black v8 on here is really special and has quite a few custom bits and bobs done to it. So go for it!

Post by **callyspoy** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 9:41 pm

rods car is pretty hot! every time i see it i weep a little bit!
small number plates...plead ignorance!! muhaha! no sorry, that's naughty!

Post by **wanderinstar** » Tue Jun 10, 2008 10:15 pm

So do you know the owner of this car?

Post by **Wagoneer** » Wed Jun 11, 2008 4:21 pm

The process is called 'pancaking'. Honest. To do it you need to do a small section at a time, say 4". Cut the bonnet moulding away leaving a hole, which then needs filling with new sheet steel cut to size. When done, dress welds nicely, quick skim of lead and you're done!

Post by **motherofgod** » Thu Jun 12, 2008 6:53 pm

Hey W'star, I always liked the way he radius the corners of the bonnet. As for mine if you want to see a smooth bonnet have a look at retro cars mag this month there is a nice moggy centerfold ;)

James

Post by **Redmoggy** » Sun Jun 15, 2008 1:50 pm

Wow a thread that starts with picks of my car! Wish it looked like that still!

I still have the strip in the bonnet the picture seems to hide it well. The boot is fairly simple to do but takes a little patience. A quicker way may be a glass one?
No the front plate location is not legal im in the process of recessing a new one into the lower part of the valence.
The rear plate is to small but the letters/numbers are large enough for it not to be seen as im taking the [Don't swear or you will be banned - Admin].
Cheers guys
Rod

Post by **motherofgod** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 7:08 pm

Careful Rod, small number plates, swearing, Your such a rebel

James

Post by **Redmoggy** » Mon Jun 16, 2008 11:18 pm

I know mate,i didnt realise it was easy to get in trouble!
On a side note i should be of to NZ early next month is it something your still looking into?

Post by **motherofgod** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 12:13 am

Yes, recently my father in law passed away. so we will be going back. one day we will live there auckland that is!

Back on topic, so many people say about plate size but generally I think that if the plate is clear it's legalish and down to officer discretion. My friend is a traffic officer and he has told me that whatever the offence it's down to them whether you walk or they ticket.

So be nice when stopped!

james

Post by **Redmoggy** » Tue Jun 17, 2008 12:41 am

By the letter of the law im sure there are things on any custom or modified vehicle that could get you picked up. Like so many things in life its down to how you behave your attitude and whether your seen to be taking the ****.

Sorry to hear bout your loss mate. Look me up if you get out there im planning a roadster pick up with 4age power to keep me ocupied.

Rod

Post by **Innovator** » Thu Jun 19, 2008 9:24 pm

The radiused bonnet corners do look very good. It reminds me of the Chris Nash Minor from the the 80`s, which was on the cover of the first Street Machine I bought.

Post by **Redmoggy** » Sun Jul 06, 2008 12:22 am

Thank you. Just had new idea to mod bonnet some more.

Dont suppose you have a pic of Chris Nash's Minor? Im curious!

Rod