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Tribute Automotive · #21 2nd February 2013, 20:26

Hi Dave. 2 or 3 coats of hi-build filler primer will cover all the smaller imperfections, then rub it back again. Keep up the great work, it's looking like there are going to be a good number of MX250's on the road for the summer. Do you have a target date?

Hammy · #22 3rd February 2013, 14:28

Good work Dave!

Hammy · #23 3rd February 2013, 14:29

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Hi Dave

Here's some links for what you need:

Headlights: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Classic-Mini-Headlight-Lamp-Halogen-Conversion-Kit-7-Sealed-Beam-Wipac-Lucas-/360531156285?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM& fits=Model%3AMini|Plat_Gen%3AMK+I&hash=item53f154d d3d

Headlight buckets: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PAIR-7-Pla...item5ad832695d

Chrome rims: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MGB-Chrome...item2ec5297c17

You will need to trim the back of the headlight bowls before fitting. The headlight rims are the clip on type not the one's with the screw fixing at the base, you would have problems getting the screw in once fitted.

How much should be trimmed off the headlamp bowls? I don't have kit yet but this is one of the jobs I could crack on with... Cheers

Dave Lowes · #24 13th February 2013, 18:14

Any news on headlight covers Chris. I know you said you would put an update on here but i cant find one. Im probably looking in the wrong place mind.

Dave Lowes · #25 24th February 2013, 07:01

After 6 months of wheel stress I have finally found a set

seanick · #26 24th February 2013, 09:06

Good news, I know how you feel!
Post a pic when you can.
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Dave Lowes · #27 24th February 2013, 15:41

My new wheels

Dave Lowes · #28 24th February 2013, 15:43

Nearly ready to prime.

Dave Lowes · #29 1st March 2013, 14:06

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[/IMG]New wheels tried on the car and they fit (just). The rears are 9j 16" with 225 50 16 tyres and have an offset of 20. I dont think i will need a spacer which is good. [IMG]

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peterux · #30 1st March 2013, 16:34

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Originally Posted by Dave Lowes

New wheels tried on the car and they fit (just). The rears are 9j 16" with 225 50 16 tyres and have an offset of 20. I dont think i will need a spacer which is good.

But your wheel studs look a bit short??

Dave Lowes · #31 1st March 2013, 17:45

Dont panic, its just that the original nuts are too fat to fit into the wheel so ive ordered some skinny ones.

Dave Lowes · #32 7th March 2013, 07:35

Decided on these vents on the rear. Just working out how to do the ones on the front wings now. [IMG]

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Hammy · #33 7th March 2013, 11:05

Arr these the cbs ones?

Dave Lowes · #34 7th March 2013, 12:59

Hi yes they are the CBS ones. I have put them in flush with the bodywork.

redratbike · #35 7th March 2013, 20:18

Saw this pic on my mobile earlier and couldn't make out where the vents were...now it's clearer

Dave Lowes · #36 9th March 2013, 19:38

High build primer applied. Looks a lot better when its all one colour

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seanick · #38 9th March 2013, 19:42

SNAP! Looks good Dave. Did you spray in the garage or outside?

Dave Lowes · #39 9th March 2013, 19:48

Hi seanick. It was kind of half in and half out of the garage. Im not blessed with a huge garage so have to make do. It needs a few more coats of primer but i want to fill the imperfections that its highlighted first. Im hoping to spray it black but it depends how good the body looks once ive finished priming. I have sprayed black before and it really shows up every mark and bump. Looks really nice in black though. This is my inspiration [IMG]

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seanick · #40 9th March 2013, 19:53

That looks cool in black. A lot if people ask me if I am to do mine black, as the donor was that colour. It would look good, but black cars are so hot in the summer, and like you say, you need to get the body really good. Will show off the curves well though. Did you have a look st that paint blog with the black beemer?