Lets see a picture of your classic(s)

[P5BNij]

theadman said:

P5BNij said:

I've already posted a few shots of my Cooper S but I picked up these rare-ish early Cosmic 5''x10'' alloys for it this morning at the Stanford Hall show... can anyone recommend a good wheel refurbisher in the Warwickshire / Northants area...?

Love the wheels - quite a find and they will look great on your car. Pristine Wheels in Woburn Sands, Milton Keynes have a good reputation. Haven't used them myself but know a number of people who have with good results. I've no connection with the company, by the way.

Thanks - still chuffed at finding a set of four all together in the same place! I might end up having to go down to Woburn, some of the local firms only do the powder coating but not the full refurbishment. Are they the mob right next to Woburn Sands station..? Once the Cosmics (they're Mk3s apparently) are done I'll be getting the ride height sorted with new adjustable shocks all round. Got an electrical problem to sort out now too, the ignition light stays on with the engine running. I've replaced the voltage regulator / control box but the problem still persists so it needs looking at.

[EnS]

Very nice - love the Mk2 Mexico, very nearly bought a white one back in the early 80's after having sold my Mk1 Mexico.Too many seem to have been messed about with, shame.Hope you enjoy yours.

Brum_Brum said:

My MK2 Mexico,. been on the road about a month following it's restoration. Love it!






Edit: Seems I have a wonky front bumper,. another thing to adjust

Edited by Brum_Brum on Monday 1st August 16:20

[theadman]

P5BNij said:

Thanks - still chuffed at finding a set of four all together in the same place! I might end up having to go down to Woburn, some of the local firms only do the powder coating but not the full refurbishment. Are they the mob right next to Woburn Sands station..? Once the Cosmics (they're Mk3s apparently) are done I'll be getting the ride height sorted with new adjustable shocks all round. Got an electrical problem to sort out now too, the ignition light stays on with the engine running. I've replaced the voltage regulator / control box but the problem still persists so it needs looking at.

Yes, it's the place near the station.

[tog]

Sideways Tim said:

Stop over at the Hotel de France, Chartre Sur Le Loir...

Snap!

Hotel de France by Sam Frost, on Flickr

[P5BNij]

theadman said:

P5BNij said:

Thanks - still chuffed at finding a set of four all together in the same place! I might end up having to go down to Woburn, some of the local firms only do the powder coating but not the full refurbishment. Are they the mob right next to Woburn Sands station..? Once the Cosmics (they're Mk3s apparently) are done I'll be getting the ride height sorted with new adjustable shocks all round. Got an electrical problem to sort out now too, the ignition light stays on with the engine running. I've replaced the voltage regulator / control box but the problem still persists so it needs looking at.

Yes, it's the place near the station.

Thanks again Threadman - good news though, I managed to find a 'one man band' wheel chappie about ten miles away who can do them.... strip, clean, repair and repaint for £45 per wheel, should be ready by the weekend.

[RichB]

tog said:

Sideways Tim said:

Stop over at the Hotel de France, Chartre Sur Le Loir...

Snap!

Hotel de France by Sam Frost, on Flickr

Snap'ish

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[Dollyman1850]

its good that you have the confidence to come out on Pistonheads

N.

[RONV]

SNAP AGAIN

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RONV said:

SNAP AGAIN

Nice location & the car looks very tidy, is that a Crayford?

[Dr Interceptor]

Dollyman1850 said:

its good that you have the confidence to come out on Pistonheads

N.

You didn't see a strange 50s coupe parked in the car park outside per chance?

[RONV]

Hi, yes and its a great hotel to stay at and super food

[eccles]

RONV said:

Hi, yes and its a great hotel to stay at and super food

I just sold one of those Beswick steering wheel ashtrays on ebay, they go for surprisingly good money!

[1962]

[ATTAK Z]

1962 said:

That's nice




... but is it original graphics and colour ?

[1962]

ATTAK Z said:

That's nice




... but is it original graphics and colour ?

it's had a re-spray and new stripes

[P5BNij]

Just got the Mk3 Cosmics back from the refurb' guru, very pleased with the standard of work and excellent turn around...

[P5BNij]

Cosmics now fitted, alas the balance weights on the rear of the fronts are rubbing slightly on the brake calipers so I'll need to do some fettling...

[Dr Interceptor]

P5BNij said:

Cosmics now fitted, alas the balance weights on the rear of the fronts are rubbing slightly on the brake calipers so I'll need to do some fettling...

Looks fantastic

[52classic]

I agree, fantastic looking...... What sort of centre caps will you use? What about those Dunlop D1s on the floor? With choices like that who needs Minilites?