AndyW
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| posted on 14/2/10 at 04:43 PM |
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what shall I build??
Hello,
here's my problem. I as most only have limited funds to start my build. £2k and thats it for now. I have someone who owes me some money but
instead is giving me a mini 1275gt clubman (old shape). Now I really want to build a kit and am giving myself 2 years to build and get on road (ready
for when I turn 40 )
Whats the best option as I've seen the GBS Zero and that seem to include alot of items with it or should I just restore the mini, or sell the
mini to help fund a kit. I will have my garage finished as still building, by the end of march latest and want to start something in April.
Whats everyone's opinions as to whats the best route? Any advise or opinions welcome and any general steer me in the right direction!!
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omega0684
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| posted on 14/2/10 at 04:47 PM |
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why not restore the mini?
I love Pinto's, even if i did get mine from P&O!
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Richard Quinn
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| posted on 14/2/10 at 04:49 PM |
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I've seen an add for the GBS Zero package for £4500 inc VAT that includes, amongst other stuff, a brand new Zetec, wheels, windscreen, loom,
shocks, lights etc. I have absolutely no idea what GBS or the Zero are like bit that's got to be worth a look at that price
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Miks15
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| posted on 14/2/10 at 04:55 PM |
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Restore the mini with a modern engine?
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ali f27
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| posted on 14/2/10 at 05:05 PM |
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hi if the mini is a genuine gt then restore it and sell it this would give you more funds to build a kit
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deezee
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| posted on 14/2/10 at 05:16 PM |
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If your on a budget, have you considered a Haynes Roadster? Save a massive lump of cash by making the chassis yourself?
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madteg
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| posted on 14/2/10 at 05:17 PM |
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This is what i am going to do. With twin bike engines, but may take a while.
 
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Simon
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| posted on 14/2/10 at 05:22 PM |
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If someone is offering you a car in lieu of cash, then they thnk they are probably doing slightly better than you think, so first thing to do is
revalue the Mini.
If, for eg, he owes you £500 and you're taking the (basketcase) Mini, then as far as you're concerned, the Mini is worth £300 or much less
as appropriate. He has to chuck in more "Added Value", unless of course, the Mini is a five fig minter (and he owes you £5 hundred).
ATB
Simon
/\/\/\ Big blingy, but I like
[Edited on 14/2/10 by Simon]
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hicost blade
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| posted on 14/2/10 at 05:40 PM |
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http://www.locostbuilders.co.uk/viewthread.php?tid=130136
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spiderman01980
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| posted on 14/2/10 at 06:51 PM |
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That is what i had in the garage a bare shell clubman for about 6years with the plan of restoring it but never got round to doing it then sold it for
£400 and put it towards my kitcar which i bought in march last year and is nearly finished!
I personaly wouldn`t take the car i would rather have the money but if you fancy a mini then go for it but in my opinion they are a lot more hard work
then locost kitcars!
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Brommers
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| posted on 14/2/10 at 07:45 PM |
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Dumb question perhaps, but if the Mini's worth what he owes you, why doesn't he just sell the Mini and give you the cash? Sounds like
you're getting bent over to me...
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AndyW
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| posted on 14/2/10 at 08:05 PM |
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its not a case of being done over. I did a job for him and instead of being paid we agreed on the mini as a little project for an R1 engine, problem
is I really want to build a kit. They guy has several mini's as he used to race and collected them. I want something with a bike engine and it
seems doing it to a mini is way too costly....
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Steve Hignett
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| posted on 14/2/10 at 09:24 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by AndyW
its not a case of being done over. I did a job for him and instead of being paid we agreed on the mini as a little project for an R1 engine, problem
is I really want to build a kit. They guy has several mini's as he used to race and collected them. I want something with a bike engine and
it seems doing it to a mini is way too costly....
Why do you think that?
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spiderman01980
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| posted on 14/2/10 at 09:28 PM |
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if the cost is a problem then i would recomend a kitcar with a mini there`s a lot of chopping and converting involved for a bike engine and it can be
pricy, with a kit its a lot more simple that is what i found anyway as i thought of doing it to my mini but am glad i chose the kitcar!
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AndyW
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| posted on 14/2/10 at 09:44 PM |
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quote:
Originally posted by Steve Hignett
quote:
Originally posted by AndyW
its not a case of being done over. I did a job for him and instead of being paid we agreed on the mini as a little project for an R1 engine, problem
is I really want to build a kit. They guy has several mini's as he used to race and collected them. I want something with a bike engine and
it seems doing it to a mini is way too costly....
Why do you think that?
Is it not then??? Do tell more.....
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RK
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| posted on 14/2/10 at 11:18 PM |
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Why not do the Mini, sell the Mini, build the kit car later? Just an idea. I wouldn't know where to start on the Mini, but I think they are cool
as...
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hicost blade
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| posted on 14/2/10 at 11:21 PM |
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Whatever you think you are going to spend building one of these fine machines..........Double it
Mine has cost over 4 times what I thought it would.....
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Simon
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| posted on 20/2/10 at 06:26 PM |
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I think if you're looking at zcars et al then yes, you're looking at a lot of money. If you do your own conversion, using bits you
make, you'll do it cheaper.
ATB
Simon
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