Grahamgl Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 Gentlemen, I am considering the costs of restoring a 4A and would like to use a new CTM chassis. Their website is not particularly informative. Could someone give me an idea of what a new CTM chassis will cost please? Thanks Graham Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuartmac Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 You could call them.......... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mike3739 Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 You could call them.......... As Cilla has said Suprise Suprise Cheers Mike. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Grahamgl Posted August 12, 2016 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 Stuart, They are currently closed and I am trying to work up a rough budget tonight. Mike, Do I infer from your comment that the cost is rather high? Graham Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stillp Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 Do I infer from your comment that the cost is rather high? Graham Google suggests around £3k. Pete Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Boyd Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 Sure it's more like £4K from ctm.... Quality product though, you would not be disappointed Tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 Depending on the finish its around 3.5K I have just taken delivery of a new one for a 6, its a no brainer not to use one if your doing a proper resto. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 I think the price is there business and not on here Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Alec Pringle Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 CTM is a normal retail supplier, with standard options and prices for a standard product, there is no reason that I can think of why their prices should not be discussed . . . . . Cheers Alec Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 CTM is a normal retail supplier, with standard options and prices for a standard product, there is no reason that I can think of why their prices should not be discussed . . . . . Cheers Alec Then let others state costs on here ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Boyd Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 Then let others state costs on here ? They have ???????????? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Guest ntc Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 They have Show me Tom Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tom Boyd Posted August 12, 2016 Report Share Posted August 12, 2016 Can show you the invoice I had for a 4a one late last year if your that interested? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
saggy Posted August 13, 2016 Report Share Posted August 13, 2016 Agree with Neil... it may have changed now but there was no fixed price then - it depended on your requirements and he'd make it. Only if he had a quiet moment (that's rare) would he produce one for the shelf as space is at a premium. Give him a call. Colin is easy to talk to, very helpful and never pushy. If anything he was always mindful of avoiding spending my money where ever possible and so yes he'll give you a good price. And that's from someone who knows we wouldn't go anywhere else! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Mark1965TR4aBRG Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 As Cilla has said Suprise Suprise Cheers Mike. If I remember correctly, the next line in the song is "when the unexpected hits you between the eyes" Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytr5 Posted August 15, 2016 Report Share Posted August 15, 2016 I have known them for some time and love the chassis they produce but I guess I am biased having fitted a few. As Stuart says a "no brainer" Regards Harry Quote Link to post Share on other sites
monty Posted August 16, 2016 Report Share Posted August 16, 2016 I think the price is there business and not on here With something as important as a chassis I would say that £4000 is a reasonable price for a, as we know, quality item. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mjdearing Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 Hello Graham I think 4K is a good price and perfect for some but wave 4K in folded notes to the likes of Walter Petchy (quick he's packin up) TRbits,TRshop most of the specialists and they will come up with something ,iv had a TR2/3 one from California connection (google) just short of £2 500 with a wait of nearly 2 months but wow prep and paint job done best bit factory original. Martin. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted August 17, 2016 Report Share Posted August 17, 2016 Hello Graham I think 4K is a good price and perfect for some but wave 4K in folded notes to the likes of Walter Petchy (quick he's packin up) TRbits,TRshop most of the specialists and they will come up with something ,iv had a TR2/3 one from California connection (google) just short of £2 500 with a wait of nearly 2 months but wow prep and paint job done best bit factory original. Martin. Only thing with buying a s/hand chassis even a dry state one is its difficult to check that its dead straight before buying. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stallie Posted August 25, 2016 Report Share Posted August 25, 2016 Stuart - If you do get a car you're interested in on a hoist, are there measurements you can easily do to determine this? I'm thinking the diagonal won't change much if it's twisted. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted August 25, 2016 Report Share Posted August 25, 2016 All the measurements are in the WSM but you can usually tell if you have a good eye also there is often tell tale ripples especially at the front each side behind the lower front inner wishbone mounts and looking from behind at the rear end where it kicks up behind the shock bridge. Obviously look for poor repairs where the trailing arm sections are and where they joint to the "T" shirt. If the car is sitting level on a ramp then a quick measure down to the ramp will give some indication and a measure between hub centres (Easier on wire wheeled cars) Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Tr4aJim Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 I've heard good things about frames from these guys: http://www.rat-co.com/ Jim Quote Link to post Share on other sites
monty Posted August 26, 2016 Report Share Posted August 26, 2016 I've heard good things about frames from these guys: http://www.rat-co.com/ Jim Bit of a distance! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Moltu Posted August 27, 2016 Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 I think the price is there business and not on here Really? Not the most helpful of answers. The price of TR parts is our business! Price is of interest to the buyer too and just because the vendor doesn't put their price on line here would seem as good a place as any to discuss how much it might be. Having a rough idea what others have paid may well help get the best price as big ticket items may well come with "options" that influence the price greatly and being able to say "Why is your price different from company B?" may well result in a sound answer or a discount. Is it a new chassis or a rebuilt one? When I rebuilt mine I took it to a workshop in Brum and had mine rebuilt on the same jig by the same guy who supplied the exchange chassis sold by one of the major suppliers. As he said unless they have had a shunt they rust in the same places and he repairs the same sections. The price direct was a quarter of the dealer price! He is out of the TR game these days but knowledge kept several hundred Pounds in my bank account! One of my many pet hates are people who advertise things without a price. As a potential buyer I resent wasting my valuable time ringing about an item to find the vendor is delusional. The same applies to eBay auctions that have a reserve price. Just start it at your minimum reserve price and don't waste my time. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisR-4A Posted August 27, 2016 Report Share Posted August 27, 2016 Really? Not the most helpful of answers. The price of TR parts is our business! Price is of interest to the buyer too and just because the vendor doesn't put their price on line here would seem as good a place as any to discuss how much it might be. Having a rough idea what others have paid may well help get the best price as big ticket items may well come with "options" that influence the price greatly and being able to say "Why is your price different from company B?" may well result in a sound answer or a discount. Is it a new chassis or a rebuilt one? When I rebuilt mine I took it to a workshop in Brum and had mine rebuilt on the same jig by the same guy who supplied the exchange chassis sold by one of the major suppliers. As he said unless they have had a shunt they rust in the same places and he repairs the same sections. The price direct was a quarter of the dealer price! He is out of the TR game these days but knowledge kept several hundred Pounds in my bank account! One of my many pet hates are people who advertise things without a price. As a potential buyer I resent wasting my valuable time ringing about an item to find the vendor is delusional. The same applies to eBay auctions that have a reserve price. Just start it at your minimum reserve price and don't waste my time. Agree with you on items with a fixed specification, otherwise a "From" price may be more appropiate. Re ebay, no. -- having a reserve gives the seller an idea what customers might bid up to and then he can always lower it if not met. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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