Project Memoirs: Mini on the Move.

[MorrisItalSLX]

See also, mk1 and 2 Granada estates. Exactly the same car more or less except for the front end.

 

See also Aussie Ford Falcon 1980+

[Parky]

What about P100's? I would expect they would have used mark2 parts (what with being introduced in 1987) but I wouldn't put it past Ford to use mark 1 tooling in a cheaper factory (South Africa?) in order to save a few pennies

[adw1977]

What about P100's? I would expect they would have used mark2 parts (what with being introduced in 1987) but I wouldn't put it past Ford to use mark 1 tooling in a cheaper factory (South Africa?) in order to save a few pennies

Good thought, but it looks like they were the later type.

 

[BorniteIdentity]

Mercedes has been parked up for a few weeks, mainly because the weather has been shite.  

 

Took it for a drive, and there's now a drone noise on heavy breaking coming from the nearside rear.  Hoped it might free itself, but on driving it 50 miles to work this morning - it's still there.

 

Wotchafink?  Slightly sticky caliper?  I have to confess, I don't know whether it's discs all round on these cars - or perhaps drums at the back.  I ought to have a look really!

[mercrocker]

They're discs all round but at the rear you have seperate handbrake pads which sometimes give trouble.   Possibly related to the parking up?   There is quite a bit of stuff on the 190E forum.

[BorniteIdentity]

They're discs all round but at the rear you have seperate handbrake pads which sometimes give trouble.   Possibly related to the parking up?   There is quite a bit of stuff on the 190E forum.

 

This sounds very promising.  I don't normally park up with the handbrake on for extended periods, but I wasn't planning on it being parked up for 3 weeks when I parked it up.  (If that makes sense!)

 

Cheers man.

[TRW]

Are you still looking for the hub covers for the wheels? If so, this may be your lucky day.................

 

 

 

Found them in that box of Ford bits my neighbour gave me. The clips look like they are all there, just need a clean.

 

Yours for postage.

[BorniteIdentity]

Are you still looking for the hub covers for the wheels? If so, this may be your lucky day.................

 

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Found them in that box of Ford bits my neighbour gave me. The clips look like they are all there, just need a clean.

 

Yours for postage.

Not at that price. If you’ll have a beer or two then deal!

 

The problem with the ones I’ve found is the teeth wear on those metal rings. The more caps I have, the more I can salvage bits from.

 

Thanks a million man.

[BorniteIdentity]

I need to stop calling everyone man.

 

Another crisis. My eldest lad was taking a real keen interest in cars and servicing etc the other day, which was heartening. Sadly, he’s jacked the car up slightly wrong and, consequently, the floorpan of the Avensis is a bit distorted.

 

I’m not cross in the slightest; we’ve all fucked up - and I don’t want it to put him off going forward.

 

What’s the trick? Carpet up inside and a BFO hammer? Slide hammer??

 

It doesn’t have to be pretty. It’s an old banger with space ship miles. It just feels weird in the cabin!!

[Angrydicky]

Carpet up and all your weight on your heel over the dent?

[cort1977]

BFO hammer on a bit of wood should do it.  Not sure I'd bother lifting the carpet... 

 

Or just ignore which is the route I'm currently taking with a similar dent caused by the wife driving over an enormous rock.

[alf892]

Mid size sledge hammer and block of wood applied with enthusiasm.....but just once

[BorniteIdentity]

Mid size sledge hammer and block of wood applied with enthusiasm.....but just once

Well volunteered that man. (!)

[andy18s]

Just popped up for sale...

[mrbenn]

What’s the trick? Carpet up inside and a BFO hammer? Slide hammer??

 

It doesn’t have to be pretty. It’s an old banger with space ship miles. It just feels weird in the cabin!!

 

Just make sure you put some paint/underseal as needed on any damage underneath. Apols if teaching eggs/suck etc....

[BorniteIdentity]

Just make sure you put some paint/underseal as needed on any damage underneath. Apols if teaching eggs/suck etc....

Good shout actually. Thanks man.

 

 

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[Andyrew]

Found some of these at work today and it made me think of this thread and the base. Should have looked for a date on them.

[Parky]

Now this has to have some useful bits, surely? Even the wheels are base spec complete with centre caps

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ford-sierra-1-6L-4-speed-mk1-breaking-1986-kit-car-etc-not-cosworth/332623069950?hash=item4d71e142fe:g:XMMAAOSw~-Ja1P0k

[Parky]

This dude claims to have Mark 1 and 2 cars for breaking:

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-SIERRA-BREAKING/273130874829?hash=item3f97de67cd:g:KekAAOSwxT9a1mtK

[Parky]

These door trims look basic - rears might not fit as being from an estate the doors might have a different profile. These might have some use though?

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ford-sierra-mk1-estate-door-panels-set/371509355219?hash=item567faee2d3:g:4AMAAOSwhkRWcEMJ

[Parky]

Probably worth having just in case - plus it's easy for me to spend money on the base as it isnt my money!

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FORD-SIERRA-1983-1987-Front-Wing-LH-Left-NS-Nearside-Passengers/132303577356?fits=Car+Make%3AFord%7CModel%3ASierra&epid=1854283638&hash=item1ecde8610c:g:tD0AAOSwva1a0Sl4

[adw1977]

These door trims look basic - rears might not fit as being from an estate the doors might have a different profile. These might have some use though?

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ford-sierra-mk1-estate-door-panels-set/371509355219?hash=item567faee2d3:g:4AMAAOSwhkRWcEMJ

Sadly not basic enough, they have a decadent bit of cloth where a base would just have more grey plastic.

 

[BorniteIdentity]

Busy afternoon. 150 mile round trip ahead. Already sunburnt. Limited supplies.



Weapon of choice.

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[The Reverend Bluejeans]

Sadly not basic enough, they have a decadent bit of cloth where a base would just have more grey plastic.

 

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Could be decloth'd, glue remnants removed with thinners and the cards painted in a suitably dismal grey.

[BorniteIdentity]

 

 

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[BorniteIdentity]

OMG indeed.

 

Not for sale sadly.

 

 

 

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[mrbenn]

Oooooh, parts collecting?

[BorniteIdentity]

All told an enjoyable day.

 

Coventry was the destination to collect two doors, spotted earlier in this thread. Thanks very much!

 

I indulged myself on the way home. Binley Woods was such an unusual location to film a TV show. Despite its formulaic construction, I’m a sucker for the BritCom and a big fan of this show.

 

It had to be done.

 

 

Not great photos, as I’m acutely aware that it’s someone’s home.

 

 

I’ve been to TV locations before, many times in fact. But there was a great feeling to be on hallowed turf. Just disappointed not to be invited in for tea!

 

Here are the doors. I’m delighted with them, they are absolutely spotless. Just two different colours. There’s work to do - the front is electric (which I didn’t think about) and they need de-trimming.

 

Nothing is impossible tho, right?

 

 

 

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[Timewaster]

Not having a clue which sit com that house is from, I tried Google searching the picture.

 

It came up with results for Toyota Hiace

[BorniteIdentity]

Not having a clue which sit com that house is from, I tried Google searching the picture.

 

It came up with results for Toyota Hiace

 

 

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