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Posted: Apr 3, 2017 10:47AM

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Got the top installed today, and did a quick alignment.... Got the NC DMV inspection last week and the plate, now waiting the new title and will apply for the final plate.

Peter - 65 UK Moke, 60 Bugeye Sprite. email: [email protected]

Posted: Oct 5, 2016 04:58PM

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Whatever we did seems to work. Now for the exhaust and handbrake cables.....

Now running.... needs a few things to totally complete.

Peter - 65 UK Moke, 60 Bugeye Sprite. email: [email protected]

Posted: Aug 18, 2016 12:46PM

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That would work but wouldn't you also need a top radiator bracket from a small bore S to match the spacing up correctly.

If in doubt, flat out. Colin Mc Rae MBE 1968-2007.

Give a car more power and it goes faster on the straights,
make a car lighter and it's faster everywhere. Colin Chapman.

Posted: Aug 18, 2016 11:10AM

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Yeah, maybe, j.
I was lookin at that..... is an option

Peter - 65 UK Moke, 60 Bugeye Sprite. email: [email protected]

Posted: Aug 18, 2016 10:41AM

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Would this do the needful to gain the 1/4 of an inch?

Posted: Aug 18, 2016 10:10AM

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Can't say i blame you Peter with all that nice new paint.

If in doubt, flat out. Colin Mc Rae MBE 1968-2007.

Give a car more power and it goes faster on the straights,
make a car lighter and it's faster everywhere. Colin Chapman.

Posted: Aug 18, 2016 09:32AM

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Well, for sure removing the shroud would fix this problem. Not sure I want to do that at this point. I may try a bit more self torture groaning and cursing at various components before going that route.

Peter - 65 UK Moke, 60 Bugeye Sprite. email: [email protected]

Posted: Aug 18, 2016 09:07AM

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Yes it is. I have converted a couple of them one a pick up and one an early saloon but they both had their inner fender shrouds removed which i think all UK mk lll on Minis did by the time the one piece shrouds were in production.

If in doubt, flat out. Colin Mc Rae MBE 1968-2007.

Give a car more power and it goes faster on the straights,
make a car lighter and it's faster everywhere. Colin Chapman.

Posted: Aug 18, 2016 07:27AM

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Sounds like a good solution. Will that fit easily?

At this point, I just want to get it on the road and go motoring!

Peter - 65 UK Moke, 60 Bugeye Sprite. email: [email protected]

Posted: Aug 18, 2016 06:12AM

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Nice work Peter. If you are not worried about originality install the one piece radiator shroud and mounts, it will make life easier if you ever have to remove it later on.

If in doubt, flat out. Colin Mc Rae MBE 1968-2007.

Give a car more power and it goes faster on the straights,
make a car lighter and it's faster everywhere. Colin Chapman.

Posted: Aug 18, 2016 05:54AM

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So, now the motor is in, I have a fitment situation. A Cooper S harmonic balancer is fitted, so I needed a lower radiator bracket to get enough clearance. Turns out I got too much, and now the radiator is smack up against the chassis radiator shroud. Have to make some adjustments and it'll be good to go. So far, no injuries, no hospital trips, so all in all, things are going slowly, but ok.

Any suggestions as to how to get back a 1/4 inch clearance. Considering ovalating holes in lower rad mount, etc.... pulling rad, bending mount.... all a pain in the butt.... don't see any easy solution.

Peter - 65 UK Moke, 60 Bugeye Sprite. email: [email protected]

Posted: Jun 20, 2016 01:11PM

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I probably have 2 more weeks before installing the power unit. Don't expect to see this at MME this year. I do not need to drive myself crazy getting it ready for one show and live with mistakes forever. We'll see.

Dzus fasteners done pretty close today. May redo one set, but need more supplies, which is one of the problems.

Go to imgur, find pbraun for more photos.

Peter - 65 UK Moke, 60 Bugeye Sprite. email: [email protected]

Posted: Jun 14, 2016 10:01AM

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Looks nice!

Peter - 65 UK Moke, 60 Bugeye Sprite. email: [email protected]

Posted: Jun 14, 2016 08:37AM

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There was a young man showing his Moke at MMWEST 2016 that was a project in high school. He had done very nice work. Considering it was his first attempt at restoration work it was very impressive.
Told him he should be proud of himself.

I'm sure he'll go on to even greater works.

Posted: Jun 14, 2016 04:12AM

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I don't know. Will decide just before leaving. We can still talk about it.
Photos on my flickr pages.

Peter - 65 UK Moke, 60 Bugeye Sprite. email: [email protected]

Posted: Jun 13, 2016 08:31PM

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Do you plan on bringing the Moke even if it's not done to MMEast ?
I love to see it and talk to you about it.

Posted: Jun 13, 2016 10:44AM

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Slowly I move along, trying not to mess up too badly! Gas tank went in today, with luck the bottom cover and then the fuel pump and lines, if I can figure that out!

Peter - 65 UK Moke, 60 Bugeye Sprite. email: [email protected]

Posted: Jun 8, 2016 08:19AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by pbraun

Test fit. If this Moke is ready for MME this year, it'll be near miraculous! But, at least I'll be there hoping to check out other Mokes!

//imgur.com/a/QflXG

MME ? Possible 3 weeks away.

CMU 57 - Kingsport TN - should be a sure thing! October 5-8th
I'm thinking ill have my Moke at that one!

Posted: Jun 8, 2016 05:00AM

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Ohhhh..... pretty!

C'mon Peter, slap the lump in that thing and get it going

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"Hang on a minute lads....I've got a great idea."

Posted: Jun 7, 2016 11:28AM

Edited: Jun 7, 2016 11:33AM