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Post by john-e89 » Tue Apr 18, 2017 3:38 pm

Hey,

Picked my 8th MR2 up yesterday, I've been looking out for a nice red t-bar for a couple of years without much success, nice ones are getting very thin on the ground now, they rot around the rear arches, sills and door bottoms. This one is solid, no rot, with all original paint, panels, and zero dings. A 72k mile 3 owner car, all female apparently, not that it makes any difference, but made more sense as it looks like the t-bar glass has never been out judging by the leaking flat seals and new looking locking pin guides. My plan is to put new seals in, a stainless exhaust, polish the slightly pink paint, drop the engine to detail it and the engine bay, paint and powder coat the subframe and all suspension, driveshafts etc, then just enjoy it on a sunny Sunday evening and take it to a few shows, it'll reach classic status in 4years and unless I'm offered silly money I'll hang on to it. It's a fairly rare car now being all original. A bit marmite, but I really like the shape and they're fun to chuck around, it's no Zed but that's not the point. Couple of crap phone pics.

Cheers for reading. 👍
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Post by pvr » Tue Apr 18, 2017 4:00 pm

john-e89 wrote: Tue Apr 18, 2017 3:38 pm just enjoy it on a sunny Sunday evening
Oop Norf? That will be twice a year then :lol:

Good to see a new toy - are you up to the challenge of working on it?
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Post by john-e89 » Tue Apr 18, 2017 4:20 pm

Weather's been superb since Boxing Day here Paul.... :roll:

The car doesn't need anything really, just t-bar seals, a polish and an exhaust, so I can do things in my own time, plus nothing heavy so a bit at a time as health permits. :D
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Post by pvr » Tue Apr 18, 2017 4:31 pm

john-e89 wrote: Tue Apr 18, 2017 4:20 pm Weather's been superb since Boxing Day here Paul.... :roll:
First physical issues John, and now also mental ones to add to your sorrows ... :lol:
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Post by john-e89 » Tue Apr 18, 2017 4:36 pm

Ah well no, the mental issues first manifested themselves about 12 years ago, I can remember that as it was around the same time I got married.... :sos:
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Post by buzyg » Tue Apr 18, 2017 4:54 pm

john-e89 wrote: Tue Apr 18, 2017 4:36 pm Ah well no, the mental issues first manifested themselves about 12 years ago, I can remember that as it was around the same time I got married.... :sos:
This explains why I've had mental issues for 37 years. :lol:

Enjoy your latest project John. Yet another car I can't fit into. :o
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Post by Grumpyowl » Tue Apr 18, 2017 5:03 pm

Nice one John, great to see you feel well enough to take on a new project enjoy :thumbsup:
Is 25 years the age when it's classed as a classic then ?

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Post by raymond.harper » Tue Apr 18, 2017 5:11 pm

Can't beat 8 MR2's as I only had 4. Brilliant cars. Wish I had bought a turbo but slightly tempted by this beams engined one.
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Post by pvr » Tue Apr 18, 2017 5:15 pm

Grumpyowl wrote: Tue Apr 18, 2017 5:03 pm Nice one John, great to see you feel well enough to take on a new project enjoy :thumbsup:
Is 25 years the age when it's classed as a classic then ?
25 years means nothing nowadays though? My Golf is 24 years now and I won't get free road tax next year when it is 25 ...
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Post by firebobby » Tue Apr 18, 2017 5:41 pm

pvr wrote: Tue Apr 18, 2017 5:15 pm
Grumpyowl wrote: Tue Apr 18, 2017 5:03 pm Nice one John, great to see you feel well enough to take on a new project enjoy :thumbsup:
Is 25 years the age when it's classed as a classic then ?
25 years means nothing nowadays though? My Golf is 24 years now and I won't get free road tax next year when it is 25 ...

You finally got it then John, it looks stunning mate, they are the best shape for the MR2 and the best colour :thumbsup:
The classic status for many car clubs is around the 25 yer mark. The exemption was a rolling 25 year until tossed blair and his mates stopped it (hate the man) It is now set at 40 years, so we will have a few years to wait :x
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Post by Grumpyowl » Tue Apr 18, 2017 6:05 pm

firebobby wrote: Tue Apr 18, 2017 5:41 pm
pvr wrote: Tue Apr 18, 2017 5:15 pm
Grumpyowl wrote: Tue Apr 18, 2017 5:03 pm Nice one John, great to see you feel well enough to take on a new project enjoy :thumbsup:
Is 25 years the age when it's classed as a classic then ?
25 years means nothing nowadays though? My Golf is 24 years now and I won't get free road tax next year when it is 25 ...

You finally got it then John, it looks stunning mate, they are the best shape for the MR2 and the best colour :thumbsup:
The classic status for many car clubs is around the 25 yer mark. The exemption was a rolling 25 year until tossed blair and his mates stopped it (hate the man) It is now set at 40 years, so we will have a few years to wait :x
Blimey 40 years, petition Theresa, would be a good election pledge :rofl:

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Post by Ewazix » Tue Apr 18, 2017 6:12 pm

Nice project and a good drive :thumbsup:

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Post by Smartbear » Tue Apr 18, 2017 6:19 pm

john-e89 wrote: Tue Apr 18, 2017 4:20 pm Weather's been superb since Boxing Day here Paul.... :roll:

The car doesn't need anything really, just t-bar seals, a polish and an exhaust, so I can do things in my own time, plus nothing heavy so a bit at a time as health permits. :D

Great hobby John, don't forget to post pics of your progress with it :thumbsup:
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Post by Chris_D » Tue Apr 18, 2017 6:22 pm

Tidy john!
Always loved the look of these. Pininfarina penned isnt it?
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Post by mr wilks » Tue Apr 18, 2017 6:30 pm

You're the 4th owner & previous 3 were all women :wink: just sayin :poke: :P

Good to see you back in the game John :thumbsup:
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