ianc Posted December 6, 2019 Report Share Posted December 6, 2019 That CTM (Colin Matthews) has closed has been revealed elsewhere on the Forum, but since the news may affect any owner of TR2 to TR6, I am posting this news from Neil Revington here (please note, I am NOT advertising Neil's offering, solely providing information!): We have bitten the bullet and are making them here. We have a workshop close by where the operator is super keen to get the process to a point there we supply all new chassis but for the moment we are offering an exchange service. He has had the jigs made and we have delivered 3 chassis already with a 4th in process, and we have 4 forward orders, so it is all go. See https://www.revingtontr.com/tr4a/chassis/chassis/complete-chassis You might like to alert the Forum to the fact that there is no break in supply, as we can now supply customer’s needs. Neil's words in italics. Ian Cornish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RogerH Posted December 6, 2019 Report Share Posted December 6, 2019 Hi Ian, many thanks for that. I see at the bottom Revingtons description that the 4A chassis can not be used on a 5 or 6 NOTE 2: Be aware that there are slight differences between the differential mountings to TR4AIRS cars and Tlater cars. The differential support pins protrude downwards 157mm on TR4A cars and 162mm on later cars, as the rear mounting arrangement is different between TR4AIRS and later cars. Therefore a TR4A chassis cannot be used for a TR250, 5 or 6 or visa versa unless the engine and differential mounts are changed. Is this tru/facte. As I'm sure I have a TR6 chassis on my 4A for the last 20 odd years. Roger Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Geko Posted December 6, 2019 Report Share Posted December 6, 2019 10 minutes ago, RogerH said: NOTE 2: Be aware that there are slight differences between the differential mountings to TR4AIRS cars and Tlater cars. The differential support pins protrude downwards 157mm on TR4A cars and 162mm on later cars, as the rear mounting arrangement is different between TR4AIRS and later cars. Therefore a TR4A chassis cannot be used for a TR250, 5 or 6 or visa versa unless the engine and differential mounts are changed. Is this tru/facte. Very much so, I had to add packing pieces on my 4A CTM chassis which apparently had the long pins fitted. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
harrytr5 Posted December 8, 2019 Report Share Posted December 8, 2019 (edited) Thank goodness some one is going to still make the chassis for our cars.I rated CTM chassis and have used a few and know how good they were. Great news Ian and thanks for the heads up. Regards Harry TR5 Nutter Edited December 8, 2019 by harrytr5 wrong picture Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave McDonald Posted December 8, 2019 Report Share Posted December 8, 2019 I hadn't known that CTM have closed, although Colin has been threatening it for several years now. Where was it announced on the Forum? CTM have done me a couple of chassis repairs in the past and my TR5 restoration that I'm currently doing is on a brand new CTM chassis which I'm very pleased I bought quite a while ago. I had 2 chassis repairs done earlier this year by the chap who does all TR Bitz body/chassis work using the TR Bitz TR5/6 chassis jig. Just a couple of weeks ago I heard from him that this TR Bitz jig had been sold to "..somebody down in the south West..." I could be putting 2 and 2 together and making 5 but for me, no guessing who that might be then. Good luck to Revington with their new service. Dave McD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PaulAnderson Posted December 8, 2019 Report Share Posted December 8, 2019 TRGB's web site indicates that 'All major TR chassis work is carried out on our fully equipped jig, which we can repair or fully rebuild all TR2/3/4/5/6 chassis on. Customers can view the work in progress at any time'. So there's still at least two UK suppliers with chassis jigs. Paul Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PhilipB Posted December 9, 2019 Report Share Posted December 9, 2019 Although Colin had been threatening to retire fort some time, his decision was no doubt hastened by the redevelopment of Berry Farm for housing. I know we need lots of new housing but Berry Farm was a hive of industry with lots of small businesses operating from units that were right for their needs ie low cost Colin produced some good stuff, my TR2 is running on a 30 year old chassis and it still looks in good shape and Andy was a skilled body repairer and a craftsman with a spray gun Happy retirement Colin and well done Neil for picking up the baton (other chassis manufacturers are available) Phil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
DavidBee Posted March 16, 2020 Report Share Posted March 16, 2020 (edited) On 12/9/2019 at 1:18 PM, PhilipB said: Although Colin had been threatening to retire fort some time, his decision was no doubt hastened by the redevelopment of Berry Farm for housing. I know we need lots of new housing but Berry Farm was a hive of industry with lots of small businesses operating from units that were right for their needs ie low cost Colin produced some good stuff, my TR2 is running on a 30 year old chassis and it still looks in good shape and Andy was a skilled body repairer and a craftsman with a spray gun Happy retirement Colin and well done Neil for picking up the baton (other chassis manufacturers are available) Phil Yes, that's right. I bought it from Glen Hewitt who imported it from California and what hard slog to wire brush all the muck. Spotless, rust-free. Why wouldn't it still be ok? No bodges, no welding. It was immaculate. I should know. Edited March 16, 2020 by David Brancaleone Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richard Pope Posted March 17, 2020 Report Share Posted March 17, 2020 If you mean https://ctmengineering.co.uk/ Colin Matthews, his web site is still up and running. As it happens, I was planning to go to him in a couple of months for chassis repair work so does that mean I can't? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Motorsport Mickey Posted March 17, 2020 Report Share Posted March 17, 2020 36 minutes ago, Richard Pope said: If you mean https://ctmengineering.co.uk/ Colin Matthews, his web site is still up and running. As it happens, I was planning to go to him in a couple of months for chassis repair work so does that mean I can't? Take a passport. Mick Richards Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iain Posted March 17, 2020 Report Share Posted March 17, 2020 ...and check the restrictions on international travel:-). He’s relocating/ relocated to France....... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Richard Pope Posted March 18, 2020 Report Share Posted March 18, 2020 Just made contact with Colin and he seems to be operating at least for my request this summer. I suggest others contact him direct if they want some work done before going elsewhere.. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nickw71 Posted September 24, 2020 Report Share Posted September 24, 2020 Colin is setting up again (spoke to him today) but the lead times as the Covid crisis has been hampering his progress in getting going in France. I'd ideally like to wait it out for a CTM chassis but I have a window of time has opened up which means I could do my long desired chassis change this winter. Kicking myself I didn't buy a CTM chassis in all the years I've been telling myself I must get one to put aside pending time... Anyway, the other option is Revington who, as others have posted, have set up in manufacture. Does anyone have any first or even second hand knowledge about how they are coming out? They are advertised as re-manufactured using some original parts (turrets and cross member as a minimum). Would be great to hear some feedback as it's a chunky investment in both time and effort. Nick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iain Posted September 24, 2020 Report Share Posted September 24, 2020 I’ve seen the products and they look very good. They appear to have almost all pieces from new if required. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted September 25, 2020 Report Share Posted September 25, 2020 14 hours ago, iain said: I’ve seen the products and they look very good. They appear to have almost all pieces from new if required. Just a tad more expensive than Colins though Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
nickw71 Posted September 25, 2020 Report Share Posted September 25, 2020 Thanks for the feedback Iain. If I decide it has to be now or never I'll pop across to have a look for myself. Revington have suggested the same. As Stuart says, a tad more expensive and with Colin's chassis there is absolutely no doubt it's going to be 100%. I'm sure Revington will have a reference or two to speak to. Nick Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Vincent Posted September 25, 2020 Report Share Posted September 25, 2020 In my experience Neil’s stuff is good but yes it is more expensive than some other outlets. Rgds Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dave McDonald Posted September 28, 2020 Report Share Posted September 28, 2020 If anyone is considering a new TR5/250/6 chassis, I have available for sale a complete donor front end of a pair of turrets, main crossmember and steering rack crossmember, the parts that CTM always wanted to base a new chassis on and presumably Revington will too. PM me if required by anyone. Dave McD Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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