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watahyahknow 10-01-2013 11:02 AM

Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up
 
its designed and buils by BMW it should handle good
they allso have cooper S kits for them dunno if youres has a compressor but the kit includes some stuff to change the fuelmap manifolt pressure troathier exaust and a few other things

i realy like those retro cars but at this moment there still way outside my pricerange
i drive a 1st generation smart fortwo myself , its kindah slow but light (good milage and low taxes ) my 6.7 frame fits in it the doors are big so i dont have to turn myself intoo a pretsel to get intoo the seat or out like i had to in my mercedes 190 and it has electric everything , its all i need

the biggest downside to cars made by BMW is the cost of maintanance and parts , you can do maintanance youreself but its hard to reset the service light unless you have the propper gismo for it
they realy want you to have there servicepoint work on it and chare you an arm and a leg for it

Strodder 10-02-2013 08:59 PM

Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up
 
This Mini is an S, which means it does have a Turbo. It kicks a$$, and handles like a go cart. Being that it's a 2014 and a lease it has 36 months of free services. I don't have to pay a dime, plus get a free rental car if I need it. Also has a 4 year warranty. :metal:
So we love it, and will probably buy it at the end of the lease.
We just ordered new custom plates for it.
R MINEEE

daverod 10-02-2013 09:24 PM

Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up
 
congrats on the new go fast. Looks like fun.

Strodder 10-04-2013 10:41 AM

Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up
 
Thanks Dave, Drive one if you can. You'll see what I mean.

Mean while the 57 Sedan got painted John Deer Yellow.

http://belair.smugmug.com/Cars/KUSTO...resized-X2.jpg

Now the fun part. :metal:

Ta2Don 10-04-2013 10:49 AM

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57 is looking Sweet!:metal:

I haven't driven the new Mini Coopers, but back in the mid 80's I was stationed on a little island off the coast of Portugal and drove a local's Mini a bunch... it was alot of fun, but the old wore out 4cyl probably was lucky to put out 50hp...:lol: Fun nonetheless!!!

Have fun!!!

66-PMD-GMC 10-04-2013 11:17 AM

Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up
 
Wish I could fit in one of those... but I am the opposite of mini. :haha:
Now if they made a Maxi Cooper, my fat butt might fit in one of those.....:sumo:
Nice car



:5150:

TJ's Chevy 10-04-2013 11:23 PM

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Cool! Nice jod Strodder!:chevy:

watahyahknow 10-05-2013 05:49 AM

Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up
 
realy like that 57 , maibe you should put the wheels from under the pickup on it

Strodder 10-05-2013 10:30 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by watahyahknow (Post 6300148)
realy like that 57 , maibe you should put the wheels from under the pickup on it

I agree, but the wheels on the truck are mine, and the 57 belongs to a customer. Besides the the bolt patterns are different. :uhmk:

mr andrerson 10-10-2013 01:24 AM

Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up
 
Looking good strodder! Keep it up!

Strodder 10-20-2013 09:04 PM

Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up
 
Got to do some work on the left side. The hardest thing is to do exactly the same as the right side. :uhmk:

So far it's looking the same.
https://scontent-b-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/...89962390_n.jpg

https://scontent-b-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/...60719339_n.jpg

Strodder 10-20-2013 09:07 PM

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Brought the MINI in the Shop to paint the Calipers Red, and the Rotor Hubs black. Big improvement from the Silver and Grey hubs. :metal:

https://scontent-a-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/...59495638_n.jpg

https://scontent-a-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/...69618042_n.jpg
Next week I'll be busy as the 57 will be back from final paint. Can't wait to see that one finished. :metal:

likaroc13 10-20-2013 09:31 PM

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Bed is lookin' good Dennis! Do you have a before pic of the MINI calipers & rotor hub?

bubba327 10-20-2013 11:03 PM

Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up
 
Dennis, OOPS I forgot we share a birthday last week on the 11th, I thought I was forgetting something , My day was good -hope yours was also ...... Its hard to remember everything.....
Happy late birthday !!!..:ennyd:

Strodder 10-21-2013 09:59 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by likaroc13 (Post 6325116)
Bed is lookin' good Dennis! Do you have a before pic of the MINI calipers & rotor hub?

Thanks Phillip. I'm trying to do something nobody has seen before.
I knew I should have taken pictures of the before & after with the wheels off. This is the best I can do.

https://scontent-b-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/...83606148_n.jpg
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Originally Posted by bubba327 (Post 6325282)
Dennis, OOPS I forgot we share a birthday last week on the 11th, I thought I was forgetting something , My day was good -hope yours was also ...... Its hard to remember everything.....
Happy late birthday !!!..:ennyd:

I forgot all about that we have the same B Day. Happy Belated Birthday back at ya. Libra's RULE :metal:

Yes I had a good day also. We got a new doggie. Her name is Zoey.;)

https://scontent-b-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/...37003439_n.jpg

Strodder 10-21-2013 10:09 AM

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I also installed some Racing Stripes on the bonnet.
https://scontent-a-lax.xx.fbcdn.net/...96361011_n.jpg

likaroc13 10-21-2013 11:29 AM

Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Strodder (Post 6325679)
Thanks Phillip. I'm trying to do something nobody has seen before.
I knew I should have taken pictures of the before & after with the wheels off. This is the best I can do.

I hear ya! Anything to stand out or be just a bit different. I'm the same way. ;)


Quote:

Originally Posted by Strodder
I forgot all about that we have the same B Day. Happy Belated Birthday back at ya. Libra's RULE :metal:

Yes I had a good day also. We got a new doggie. Her name is Zoey.;)

Congrats on the new doggie! Ditto on the Libra's rule. :metal: Oct. 9 b-day here....happy belated birthday fellas

Quote:

Originally Posted by Strodder (Post 6325694)
I also installed some Racing Stripes on the bonnet.

Nice! I like that.

66Z71 10-21-2013 12:31 PM

Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Strodder (Post 3130918)
The first thing I did was order a white face sticker kit, and restored the gauges. Notice I turned the odometer back to 000000

http://belair.smugmug.com/photos/457666684_iadGr-L.jpg

I know its been a while since you posted this, but where did you get the sticker kit?

Strodder 10-21-2013 10:12 PM

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I got them here at The Truck & Car Shop. $35 for black or white. ;)
.http://www.truckandcarshop.com/6072.html

daverod 10-22-2013 09:49 AM

Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up
 
;)Congrats on the new family member. Trucks looking good. Makes me want to go get going on the 66 again. $$ in hand going to the bike man today.:uhmk::metal:

Strodder 10-22-2013 10:06 AM

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Thanks Dave. So what bike did you decide to get?

Strodder 10-22-2013 10:15 AM

Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by likaroc13 (Post 6325811)
Congrats on the new doggie! Ditto on the Libra's rule. :metal: Oct. 9 b-day here....happy belated birthday fellas.

Thanks Phillip, Happy Belated Birthday to you too. :metal:

daverod 10-24-2013 05:07 PM

Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up
 
Street glide 2014 in the sand camo w/ tour pac.:metal: Ships on Nov 11.:smoke: Sucks though because it's almost winter here.

likaroc13 10-24-2013 06:03 PM

Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up
 
Quote:

Originally Posted by Strodder (Post 6327297)
Thanks Phillip, Happy Belated Birthday to you too. :metal:

Thank you! :chevy:

Strodder 12-02-2013 09:51 PM

Re: 1965/73 Cheap Build Up
 
I'm basically done with 57 Sedan Delivery. Next a 55 Chevy then a 40 Ford Woody. :metal:

http://belair.smugmug.com/Other/Mary...1050497-X2.jpg


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