Donor car?

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You didnt say it had leather! Id nearly be interested at that price.
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Location: Powys, Wales
Model: 2.2i 5dr
Registration Year: 1995/N
Vehicle Name: The Old Girl
Modifications: Blanked EGR Valve
265/75/16 Marix Lions
Pro-Comp Steering Stabiliser
Rough Country Shocks
+ 5" Suspension Lift
UCA Ball Joint Spacers + Low Profile Bump Stops
Stainless Extended Braided Brake Lines
1.5" Body Lift
CB
Lowered Front Diff Hangers
Grooved and Dimpled Front Brake Discs
Front and Rear Recovery Loops
Petrol Cap on a String
Secondary Air
Injection System Removed
Removed Front ARB

Soon to have 5.13:1 Diff's
Got the Diff's just need to fit em
Region: Mid Wales

The frontera book of lies covers J to S reg cars. the car was first registered in August 1998 so this makes it an A series doesnt it? Didn't the B seriest start from after that?
Please let me know asap as I am looking at the car today.

If it is a late A Surely this is the same car basically? So the doors should fit, wheels,tyres, a bar, seats etc. I can understand that the engine is different and all the components under the bonnet. Could I use the alternator?
Why wouldnt the dash fit? different mountings? or electrical reasons? It doesnt really matter a great deal as the leather is grey anyway. At least I can offer what is left to FOG members.
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Location: POWYS
Model: 2.0i Sport 3dr
Registration Year: 1998/R
Vehicle Name: Mini Monty
Modifications: 2.2 1998 S Reg LWB in dark metallic green, needs engine. RIP
2.4i 1994 M Reg LWB Carabic Blue, Replaced suspension all around. Planned suspension lift, CB, winch etc. When time and money allows. SOLD
Planning on getting a shorty when money allows!
2.0 1998 R reg SWB (Finally!)
Region: Mid Wales
Skype Username: Rachael_Edwards1

Imagedefinately an A series?
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Joined: Wed Oct 22, 2008 12:31 pm
Location: POWYS
Model: 2.0i Sport 3dr
Registration Year: 1998/R
Vehicle Name: Mini Monty
Modifications: 2.2 1998 S Reg LWB in dark metallic green, needs engine. RIP
2.4i 1994 M Reg LWB Carabic Blue, Replaced suspension all around. Planned suspension lift, CB, winch etc. When time and money allows. SOLD
Planning on getting a shorty when money allows!
2.0 1998 R reg SWB (Finally!)
Region: Mid Wales
Skype Username: Rachael_Edwards1

Re: Donor car? by MuddyFairy on Sun Feb 01, 2009 9:32 am
UPDATE: I bought the car, towed it home. Now just sat on drive. Replacing engine on it I have finally decided, but as last owners mechanic has left bits of engine all over the car not sure what damage there is to the engine just what she told me.
Anyone is welcome to come have a look at the engine, tinker with it, make me an offer for it or advise me on how bad the damage is. I really need to get it put back together before I do anything else! If I can get away with replacing the head gasket and pistons then I will. The last owner at least gave me all the parts to fix it. BUT left the engine in bits lol very helpful.
Local garage will put a new engine in for £300 but need to find an engine. Ebay is cheapest option but then how do I know it wont just cost more as I don't know the condition of the engine? HMMMM one to ponder for a while I think.
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Joined: Wed Oct 22, 2008 12:31 pm
Location: POWYS
Model: 2.0i Sport 3dr
Registration Year: 1998/R
Vehicle Name: Mini Monty
Modifications: 2.2 1998 S Reg LWB in dark metallic green, needs engine. RIP
2.4i 1994 M Reg LWB Carabic Blue, Replaced suspension all around. Planned suspension lift, CB, winch etc. When time and money allows. SOLD
Planning on getting a shorty when money allows!
2.0 1998 R reg SWB (Finally!)
Region: Mid Wales
Skype Username: Rachael_Edwards1

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