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General MKB => General Banter => Topic started by: sixpack2639 on July 05, 2008, 02:00:26 pm

Title: One each please......
Post by: sixpack2639 on July 05, 2008, 02:00:26 pm: A buddy of mine and I are toying with the idea of getting a couple of new toys.

He wants one of these....

(http://www.hexun.com/Images/25/24/252469.jpg)

I want one of these.....

(http://static.flickr.com/2221/2498329229_5fd4700b0f.jpg)

How hard are they to come by over there???
Title: One each please......
Post by: Roadkill on July 05, 2008, 02:04:43 pm: Quoting: sixpack2639
How hard are they to come by over there???

Having had to view 11 to find one for a friend I can say easy, yet hard.

Decent ones cost a fortune, cheap ones are rotten . . . It's a case of having to find a O.K one for an O.K price.

My friend she paid £800 after I haggled and hers was a nice little car.

They all drive great, though, like go-karts with roofs . . . . . . surprising amount of headroom, too.

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Title: One each please......
Post by: 55starchief on July 05, 2008, 02:05:43 pm: Quoting: sixpack2639

How hard are they to come by over there???

easy, but finding a good one is the problem, most are totoaly rotten. You can et complete shells from heritage http://www.bmh-ltd.com/minishell.htm at least you kow its solid that way
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Post by: Roadkill on July 05, 2008, 02:05:46 pm: BTW, that pick-up looks like a custom - I don't recall seeing a stock one like it . . . . .
Title: One each please......
Post by: 55starchief on July 05, 2008, 02:08:18 pm: Quoting: Roadkill

BTW, that pick-up looks like a custom - I don't recall seeing a stock one like it . . . . .

nope it is stock, my managers lad had one sold it for £500 but i was just a shell and it was twisted
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Post by: sixpack2639 on July 05, 2008, 02:08:30 pm: I found a pickup here, about 50 miles from me anyway.(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/cool.gif)

It appears to be in very good nick, but she's asking $11,500.(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/chiny.gif)
Title: One each please......
Post by: 55starchief on July 05, 2008, 02:10:35 pm: Quoting: sixpack2639
It appears to be in very good nick, but she's asking $11,500.

if its a mint car then it would be abut hte same over here mate, depending on its year. The pickup in the picture is a MK1 you can tell by the external door hinges
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Post by: sixpack2639 on July 05, 2008, 02:10:45 pm: My buddy actually wants one like what we'd call a sedan delivery, no windows in the rear sides and back.
Title: One each please......
Post by: sixpack2639 on July 05, 2008, 02:15:05 pm: I have about 25 pics of this one by me.....

(http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y81/sixpack2639/IM005964.jpg)

and here is the description she sent me via email.....

The truck is very solid. Both subframes have been replaced along with the gas tank, brake pipes, and exhaust system. The steering and suspension have been completely overhauled.

Prior to refitting the subframes, the underbody was sandblasted, painted, and completely undersealed as shown in the photos.

The bodywork and paint are in excellent condition and no cosmetic work is required.

The pickup drives perfectly and is fast. There are no issues with the engine or transmission. The clutch operates fine as do all the synchros.

There are no oil leaks

The front seats have been replaced with more modern and comfortable ones.

Located on the lower part of the passenger door is the factory identification plate which gives the truck's specifications.

These Mini pickup trucks are very difficult to find in this condition and are only appreciating in value.

The pickup has a current British Ministry of Transport Inspection Certificate, which is valid until October 2008, that verifies it has undergone a stringent mechanical and body inspection.

It was recently serviced and is ready to go. The Mini has a clear South Carolina title.

There is a spare wheel and tire located behind the passenger seat. A bedliner as well as a new torneau cover and kit are also included with the truck.

The torneau cover is being fitted this week.

Carol

Not sure what part of England she's from but definitly has a deep accent.
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Post by: sixpack2639 on July 05, 2008, 02:33:41 pm: There is a fella in Charleston, SC that imports them, I think he gets most of his from New Zeland though. His web site is www.turkys.com .

I've been looking on ebay.uk and thought I could get one and ship it over here for less than they are asking for them here though.(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/chiny.gif)
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Post by: 55starchief on July 05, 2008, 02:41:37 pm: Well if its got a valid MOT and the work she lists is true then i would say ts a good buy. Its going to cost you $1400 ish for a container share to ship one over from the UK so if thats on your doorstep i would be taking a ride over to have a look. Prices are always negotiable and with the current economic state in the USA cash is king mate
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Post by: art b on July 06, 2008, 10:16:36 am: jeez and i thought we were mad buying rotten US cars....(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/rofls.gif)

imagine how small minis look in the states (http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/dontknow.gif)
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Post by: nick69 on July 06, 2008, 11:08:42 am: Ive had 7 minis over the years. 2 Clubman estates, one woody estate, a pick-up, a MK1 Cooper S (installed twin webber carbs) and a couple of standard citys(not for long).

If you good with the MIG then its a doddle, ALL parts are availabe.

If you want to know anything about em just pop me a mail or pm. Ive done pretty much everything on minis. Even put a Rover V8 in one of the Estates.(http://www.mkb.cc/forum/smileys/up.gif)
Title: One each please......
Post by: Fieldy on July 06, 2008, 11:50:16 am: Quoting: nick69
Even put a Rover V8 in one of the Estates.

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Post by: HardRockCamaro on July 06, 2008, 12:58:03 pm: My old neighbour (when I was growing up) used to rallycross a mini van which had a tuned cosworth engine in the back.

Fastest thing you ever saw...