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1985 Mk2 MG Metro Turbo NEW WHEELS!

boyracer050 Part of things Posts: 54	1985 Mk2 MG Metro Turbo NEW WHEELS!boyracer050 @boyracer050
	Oct 19, 2009 21:36:52 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Latest addition to my collection is the 86 turbo which will be done for the road before my Mk1 as I don't want to rush it :lol: Picked the car up for £300 running and driving has had all of the welding done apart from the LH sill and part of the floor including the front jacking point but apart from that its solid. as you may know from the garage topic on here it came with GTi metro interior which I will be replacing with smooth herrinbone which is the right interior from what I have gathered but the head rests are different? any info would be muchly appreciated on that. Heres a few pics still needs a polish as is quite dull but its a beast well worth it
	Last Edit: Jan 17, 2010 20:05:31 GMT by rmad

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Robinxr4i Posted hell of a lot I crash Sierra Posts: 7,775 Club RR Member Number: 143	1985 Mk2 MG Metro Turbo NEW WHEELS!Robinxr4i @robinxr4i Club Retro Rides Member 143
	Oct 19, 2009 22:20:02 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Looks good, the 3 spokes suit it
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oldskoolpolo Part of things Posts: 87	1985 Mk2 MG Metro Turbo NEW WHEELS!oldskoolpolo @oldskoolpolo
	Oct 20, 2009 0:04:57 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	nice. always think metros are understated cars. This is gonna be nice. Nice price too. best of luck with it.
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boyracer050 Part of things Posts: 54	1985 Mk2 MG Metro Turbo NEW WHEELS!boyracer050 @boyracer050
	Oct 20, 2009 10:43:05 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Thanks people. Yeah they do suit it but have some Revo RFX's for it Its all polishes now too came up amazing Just needs my Peco Bb2 and Dump valve now haha And interior of course


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nickbrad Part of things Posts: 785	1985 Mk2 MG Metro Turbo NEW WHEELS!nickbrad @nickbrad
	Oct 20, 2009 11:34:07 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Looking forward to seeing this progress, I've always had a liking for Metros, but a bit too small for the family to squeeze in.
	Dec 24, 2011 10:02:01 GMT usedabused said: There is no such thing as a curse word car just overstretched expectations................. Mar 26, 2013 19:34:17 GMT fogey said: Herald 10/10 Gasser 10/10 Total score 20/10

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waveman1500 Posted a lot Posts: 3,743	1985 Mk2 MG Metro Turbo NEW WHEELS!waveman1500 @waveman1500
	Oct 20, 2009 13:05:00 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	The red intro text hurts my eyes, but the car looks nice! Good luck with the welding.
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bmcnut Posted hell of a lot Posts: 5,919 Member is Online	1985 Mk2 MG Metro Turbo NEW WHEELS!bmcnut @bmcnut
	Oct 20, 2009 17:16:30 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	The theroy of 3spokes on a metro is many levels of wrong, but, it is indeed the stuff of legends! Nice one!


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boyracer050 Part of things Posts: 54	1985 Mk2 MG Metro Turbo NEW WHEELS!boyracer050 @boyracer050
	Oct 20, 2009 18:33:23 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Done abit more tcuting tonight.. Needs the buffer and G3 on bonnet and roof i reckon as it has smal pimples like tree sap on them.. But will do the sill and welding on the weekend so should be abllle to start putting it back together soon for MOT Only 5 weeks until I'm learning to drive.. Better get my ass in gear lol. Just to make sure you don't they are the 3 spokes are NOT staying lol Ebay? Hmm :/ lol


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Dom Part of things Limey Posts: 617	1985 Mk2 MG Metro Turbo NEW WHEELS!Dom @limey
	Oct 20, 2009 21:32:56 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	It would look mint on Alleycats.


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boyracer050 Part of things Posts: 54	1985 Mk2 MG Metro Turbo NEW WHEELS!boyracer050 @boyracer050
	Oct 21, 2009 9:31:44 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Oct 20, 2009 21:32:56 GMT Dom said: It would look mint on Alleycats. indeed it would Maybe when i have insured it and I'm out of debt lmao.


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alexg Part of things Posts: 550	1985 Mk2 MG Metro Turbo NEW WHEELS!alexg @alexg
	Oct 21, 2009 9:50:28 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Awesome car, terrible wheels good luck with it!
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boyracer050 Part of things Posts: 54	1985 Mk2 MG Metro Turbo NEW WHEELS!boyracer050 @boyracer050
	Oct 21, 2009 9:55:16 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Oct 21, 2009 9:50:28 GMT alexg said: Awesome car, terrible wheels good luck with it! Cheers mate ;D Yeah horrible aint they lol! You have a turbo?? Link ?


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eddbmxdude Part of things Yeah, its a turbo! Posts: 524	1985 Mk2 MG Metro Turbo NEW WHEELS!eddbmxdude @eddbmxdude
	Oct 21, 2009 9:59:06 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Cool! Mine is exactly like yours, but very rusty Take the arch covers off and check under them for rot, looks like they could be hiding some nasties!
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boyracer050 Part of things Posts: 54	1985 Mk2 MG Metro Turbo NEW WHEELS!boyracer050 @boyracer050
	Oct 21, 2009 10:00:54 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Nice one mate Has yours got a sunroof?? Haha the bodykit is only rested on for the pics lol its fine mate just the hole in floor you can see the bloke done all the rest of the welding to it before he gave up..
	Last Edit: Oct 21, 2009 10:49:48 GMT by boyracer050

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boyracer050 Part of things Posts: 54	1985 Mk2 MG Metro Turbo NEW WHEELS!boyracer050 @boyracer050
	Oct 21, 2009 19:11:12 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Had a quote to get all my bits of rot and crappy paint sprayed in plus a grille and mirrors.. £110 including the paint which i didnt think was too bad...


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nickbrad Part of things Posts: 785	1985 Mk2 MG Metro Turbo NEW WHEELS!nickbrad @nickbrad
	Oct 22, 2009 9:31:11 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Very reasonable price, I'm assuming that's at mate's rates, otherwise I'd be a little worried the price is too reasonable.
	Dec 24, 2011 10:02:01 GMT usedabused said: There is no such thing as a curse word car just overstretched expectations................. Mar 26, 2013 19:34:17 GMT fogey said: Herald 10/10 Gasser 10/10 Total score 20/10

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boyracer050 Part of things Posts: 54	1985 Mk2 MG Metro Turbo NEW WHEELS!boyracer050 @boyracer050
	Oct 22, 2009 16:00:38 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Yeah thats mates rates lol. With the bit on the bonnet there guna use fade thinners o blend it so the whole bonnet doesnt have to be done... this a good idea?? lol


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xbo11ox Posted hell of a lot Literally 'an embarrassment' Posts: 6,985	1985 Mk2 MG Metro Turbo NEW WHEELS!xbo11ox @xbo11ox
	Oct 24, 2009 17:38:54 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Nice buy! at 300 snoot that was at great risk of being tigerbummed for its engine by a mini dweeb. good to see it living on.
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boyracer050 Part of things Posts: 54	1985 Mk2 MG Metro Turbo NEW WHEELS!boyracer050 @boyracer050
	Oct 28, 2009 23:58:03 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Done loads of little jobs to the turbo over the past 3 days so thought i would post up some pictures of my progress although you may think it doesnt look much different i have changes lots of things around lol i.e no more faded plastics.. and it now had four air vents in the dash instead of some very random coin collectors :/ also changed the dials for red ones as the other set had stopped working all together Hope you like


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BenzBoy Probably posted too much Posts: 17,940 Club RR Member Number: 7	1985 Mk2 MG Metro Turbo NEW WHEELS!BenzBoy @benzboy Club Retro Rides Member 7
	Oct 29, 2009 0:17:44 GMT Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top
	Great to see this car getting ready to hit the road again! That price for welding / painting sounds like a proper bargain! Also, I quite like the 3-spokes! Definitely a "period" mod for that car.
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