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Post by davidince on Sept 26, 2009 20:24:57 GMT
Hello everyone my names David I own a black Designer have just registered with the MaryQcrew. All pretty original (had some body work done by previous owner I think)some cars are he's and some are she's this one's a she. Anyway, she's in good shape mechanically but body work needs some tlc ,got a spi cooper in the garage hoping to get the engine back in it in October so I that can squeeze the Designer back in behind it she's spent a few winters outside whilst I have been rebuilding the cooper. Went to Castle Coombe today and saw a lovely white Designer the only one I saw there and spoke to the nice young lady who owns him/her(sorry I forgot your name ,she will know who I am if she reads this)I got a brand new set of nimbus grey wheel arches the guy selling them had loads asked him for his telephone number but he would'nt give it to me .....dodgy? but he's going to put them on ebay so watch out ,as you may have noticed I do tend to waffle on a bit, thanks for reading .
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Post by gingertrish on Sept 27, 2009 0:11:23 GMT
HI David, was lovely to meet you today, my name is Trish, and I own Audrey. Your car is obviously better than mine as its reached the gallery, but hey ho, would be great to see it on the road and at future events. That guy does sound a bit dodgy, but I am sure any bits you need you will be able to find (eventually) I saw loads of original speakers around combe, and some leather steering wheels!! but if you are looking for anything, just ask, cause I am always at different shows and trawling ebay!! Anyways, hopefully will meet you and your little one together at some point? (also, mine is going to be outside for the winter under a cover... no where to store her.. eek)
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Post by Designer_Chris on Sept 27, 2009 7:28:42 GMT
Hi and welcome to MCQ! good to see another original black designer as you might of read im also restoring a black designer back to dammit original!, its a shambles atm but because im 13(and apparently have loads of enthusiasm :S) itll be on the road soon so i can learn to drive in her , ill look out for all the nimbus grey stuff because nearly all of it has gone (accept the gutter trim and 1 headlight ring) anyway ill stop going on and let you enjoy the site
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Post by GottaDesigner on Sept 27, 2009 11:16:27 GMT
HI David, was lovely to meet you today, my name is Trish, and I own Audrey. Your car is obviously better than mine as its reached the gallery, but hey ho, would be great to see it on the road and at future events. Oops! >< Sorry Trish! Will fix by the end of the day! Anyhoo... welcome aboard, David! - And yes, when I get back from the dreaded Tesco shopping spree I'll amend your parking space too!
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Post by davidince on Sept 27, 2009 20:30:21 GMT
Thanks everyone for the welcome, Hi Trish I remembered your name after I had posted my message, sorry. what a good day Castle Coombe was on Saturday I always try to make that one if I can thanks for the offer on finding "stuff" I will do the same for you if I can, don't think Audrey needs any though she's looking good .Hi chris the mini man good luck with the restoration, my friends Linda and Robin who live up the road from me are mini nuts ( I think they have 8) have said they have a set of designer seats in the loft I will see if they want to sell them I don't know what condition they are in.Hi she who should be obeyed thanks for posting my Designers picture. My cooper is called Floyd my wife,s clubby estate is called Bumblebee (snapdragon yellow with black roof and wheel arches) so its only fair my designer should have a name so I am going to call her Mrs Peel after Diana Rigg who I really fancied when I was a schoolboy still love watching the repeats just love the fashions and the cars of that era (I was a mod) guess that's why I love the Mary Quant Designer. I am away for a week so you don't hear from me . thanks for reading my ramblings.
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Post by Designer_Chris on Sept 28, 2009 19:10:17 GMT
haha lol my dad was a mod and drove around on a vespa 200 and rally but learned to drive in a mini clubman yh i got my seats about 2 weeks ago but need to go off to some specialists because of a few rips >_< hope you have a good time away lol
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Post by montymad on Sept 29, 2009 21:59:22 GMT
hello david, welcome, i am new here to. strange as it may seem but i still have my vespa and sprayed it this summer in matching black to our designer and to try out my spraying capabilities. our designer is going through some work at the moment so wont be seen this year but next year he will be up and running so hopefully get to meet you all.
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Post by davidince on Oct 2, 2009 18:35:36 GMT
Hi montymad thanks for the welcome , welcome to you to. Good luck with the spraying ,keeping the dust out is half the battle . Iv'e made a small spraying booth , a wooden frame with polythene sheeting on it. It's like a little greenhouse, Iv'e done all the engine parts on my cooper and they have come out really good I wipe the inside with a damp cloth before I spray I'm learning to stop overdoing it when spraying( light coats and leave it) .I havn't done any major body spraying yet just an A panel (on the drive in the open) it didn't come out to bad. Still got your vespa ,cool I had a Lambretta SX200 wish I still had it.
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Post by davidince on Oct 2, 2009 18:47:06 GMT
Hi chris the austin mini man glad you've got some seats, the logo on mine has broken up everyone I talk to says the same thing I don't know if there is anyone out there who can repair them.If anyone knows please let me know .... thanks.
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Post by GottaDesigner on Oct 2, 2009 22:14:25 GMT
I think Pretzil's on the look out for a supplier for them. I DID have a contact who could make them, but unfortunately the recession got the better of them a month or so ago.
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Post by Designer_Chris on Oct 3, 2009 6:38:41 GMT
if pretzil could get a contact he would be a LIFESAVER
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Post by davidince on Oct 3, 2009 17:02:28 GMT
Thanks GottaDesigner .
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Post by Designer_Chris on Oct 4, 2009 10:40:12 GMT
lol
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Post by davidince on Oct 4, 2009 17:35:43 GMT
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Post by GottaDesigner on Oct 4, 2009 19:39:51 GMT
Most just call me Gotta or G.D
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