Project BFR (1973 Mimosa Sprint)

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Project BFR (1973 Mimosa Sprint)

#1 Post by Mad Mart »

So, 2 weeks ago (21/10/07) I went with Mary to have a look at David's (6214) '73 Mimosa Sprint that I'd been contemplating buying in the event that KDF was a non starter. It was a 280 mile round trip but was definitely worthwhile.

The car seems to be very solid, apart from the bits that David had already pointed out on the bulkhead and lower front wings, I couldn't find anything else rotten on it. After a good look around, over, under & in the car, a deal was struck. :D David will be trailering said beast to my garage next Wednesday, all being well. :jump4joy:


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#2 Post by Dollyboy »

brake servo mount... ouch

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#3 Post by rich »

good luck mart .

you're enthusiasum belittles me in my idle attempt to resurect my 14 year project.

nice early one too!

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#4 Post by David6214 »

Its early alright...should be a cracker when Mart has finished it.

So its getting there wednesday just after lunch, how much progress do we think will have been made by say......thursday?
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polishing the ...
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#6 Post by tinweevil »

Well done Mart for taking up the challenge. Seemed to me to be a good original car. I'll check the servo area on VA41 if I can over the weekend, if it's good its yours.
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#7 Post by David6214 »

Good point tin....i hadn't thought of that (surely you aren't thinking of cutting such an early car :wink: ), Mart....if you want a piece to weld in there I can check my 1850 if you like.....guess its the same?

I should be able to cut it by wednesday if you are interested
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#8 Post by Mad Mart »

Never give that a thought. KDFs no good for that bit unfortunately, but I have got the front wing bottoms from it. Yea Tin, David, go for it.

Rich, already got a brass tank polished & ready to fit. :wink:
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congrats

#9 Post by Paul Geering »

well done oh mad one! Nice to see another early Sprint about to be sorted. Keep us all posted on progress. If you get stuck for any bits I may have the odd item to help you out - nothing major I'm affraid but you never know.
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Cheers Paul, if I need anything, I know this is the club to come to. Good old interweb thingy. :D
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#11 Post by MalcGE »

Nice one Mart and there was be betting on you going for one of those Brooklands Green cars that are for sale.

I note this one has the rare 'antill mob' gearbox...........
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#12 Post by Mad Mart »

If I go for another Brooklands I'd have to keep it afterwards. If I kept it, I would't have room for another project. :lol:

Ant Hill mob, that's going back a bit Malc. There are a few boxes of bits coming with the car.
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#13 Post by AberdeenSprinter »

Best of luck. Great to see another early L-Plate getting the chance to live again.
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#14 Post by David6214 »

I had to be absolutely certain this one wasn't going to get broken...... :D
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#15 Post by smifter »

Nice one Mart, dont forget I've still got a decent stock of odds and ends if you need anything!

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