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Old Feb 10, 2008 | 06:24 PM
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Had a spare valve cover laying around so I brushed it myself. Stripped all the paint and then sanded with 220 grit.

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What has 13" wheels and vtec?



A 1965 Mini of course!

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Old Feb 10, 2008 | 07:14 PM
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i remember seeing a video of a mini with a type r in it........ that thing moooved out!!!


great project! and did you used any sealent on the bare metal, the brushed look goes good with the gold ap2 cover
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Old Feb 10, 2008 | 07:17 PM
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that valve cover looks great man!

off-topic, but where did you get the springs for the Mini S in the background?
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Old Feb 10, 2008 | 07:19 PM
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nice

bring it out to the drive this weekend
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Old Feb 10, 2008 | 07:44 PM
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Blown AP - Did not use any clearcoat yet. I didn't want to spray it until I was 100% sold on it in case I want to paint in the future.

Breakneck - Thanks - I found the springs used on NAM.

Dat Boi - Probably won't be done by then
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Old Feb 10, 2008 | 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by skibum,Feb 10 2008, 08:44 PM
Blown AP - Did not use any clearcoat yet. I didn't want to spray it until I was 100% sold on it in case I want to paint in the future.

Breakneck - Thanks - I found the springs used on NAM.

Dat Boi - Probably won't be done by then
the mini or the S?
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Old Feb 10, 2008 | 08:14 PM
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looks great, the mini is going to haul
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Old Feb 10, 2008 | 09:17 PM
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Superfastminis ftw! I love those things
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Old Feb 10, 2008 | 11:13 PM
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Nice....
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Old Feb 11, 2008 | 07:03 AM
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i want a mini! thats going to be a beast once its done!
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