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RE: Charlie - Mini Mk3 - Jared Mk3 - 09-25-2016

(09-25-2016, 04:34 PM)JAYO Wrote: What Charlie was waiting for..
Good to see quality bits being added as usual and that you're looking at everything.
Hat off to your attention to detail

Thanks man Smile

RE: Charlie - Mini Mk3 - Jared Mk3 - 10-08-2016

Making a start with paint removal on the engine. The previous owner put some good stuff on there - seems like it'll fight me until the end.

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RE: Charlie - Mini Mk3 - Jared Mk3 - 10-09-2016

I did some more cleaning on the engine today. The block is nearly ready to paint. Need to give the gearbox some attention to get that remaining paint off.

Also sprayed a small patch of green on the block to see what it'll look like - not bad.

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RE: Charlie - Mini Mk3 - Jared Mk3 - 10-30-2016

Finally managed to get some time for this car.

Did some cleaning and spraying in green :

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Also had to make a small fix to the filter housing. Will clean it up decently later on :

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RE: Charlie - Mini Mk3 - Jared Mk3 - 11-02-2016

From this :

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To this :

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RE: Charlie - Mini Mk3 - minitim - 11-03-2016

Looking good Jay. What paint did you use?

RE: Charlie - Mini Mk3 - Vinay-RS - 11-03-2016

Wouldn't mind getting a sticker like that which says uni part from the BL cars.

RE: Charlie - Mini Mk3 - Jared Mk3 - 11-03-2016

(11-03-2016, 08:07 AM)minitim Wrote: Looking good Jay. What paint did you use?

Thanks Tim Smile I just used normal rattle can spray from Game. Prep and patience.

(11-03-2016, 10:13 AM)Vinay-RS Wrote: Wouldn't mind getting a sticker like that which says uni part from the BL cars.

Should be easy enough to have made up.

RE: Charlie - Mini Mk3 - Jared Mk3 - 11-06-2016

Spent a bit of time on the engine this evening and managed to get some paint and other bits on it :

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The head is still to come off and make way for the 1000S head. Will also need to clean the gearbox and clutch housing and possibly paint them. Diff housing will come off at some stage too.

RE: Charlie - Mini Mk3 - Vinay-RS - 11-06-2016

Top work on the motor Jared! It looks great with that shade of green.