Andy Moltu Posted October 18, 2023 Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 Looking up a skirt is an offense in the UK! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neilson Posted October 18, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 16 minutes ago, Andy Moltu said: All "rebuilt" TRs will need a fair amount of sorting. Even those restored by TR specialists. Those rebuilt by non-specialists will likely need more sorting as they won't be familiar with what goes where and 6 months later when you go to put it back... If I could have had a quid for every metric bolt I found in the 4a I could have been recovering from many mighty hangovers. The question you have to consider with this car is whether the price reflects what it is worth given the work required? What is a near bare metal respray? I am not saying it is always necessary to go back to bare metal but near means that it isn't. All replaced metal will effectively be bare metal but what about the rest? The price is high for a car that needs work. Whilst you could weld the missing brackets in situ, to do a proper job with rust protection would mean lifting the body as Stuart has said. This is the real world and the cost of restoration and sale price will have a considerable gulf. The vendor is trying to recoup the restoration price on a car that still needs significant work. There are likely to be better cars at a lower price that doesn't need significant work. The engineers report is worthless. He didn't just miss the absent brackets or he didn't know they should be there, he doesn't know why they should be there. It's not like confusing a black screw or chrome screw which is forgivable. It's easy to get attached to a car but it's wiser to be dispassionate. This is not your car so don't get sucked into buying it an anything like the price asked and have no concerns about walking away. Thanks Andy, I’ve learned a lot from this experience, and as usual some great advice so thank you. I’m prepared to wait until the right one comes along. Best Neil Quote Link to post Share on other sites
roy53 Posted October 18, 2023 Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 I think that Neil was right in asking on here for advice as he would not have found out about the defects pointed out. All comments made were as far as i can see correct . in the end it was still his choice to go ahead or not. He would have had the knowledge of what was then in front of him if he purchased it . Roy Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Malbaby Posted October 18, 2023 Report Share Posted October 18, 2023 As an outsider, I would be interested in what you UK guys value the car at. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neilson Posted October 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 An update on the car… The owner has booked the car in to have the brackets installed. If these are done correctly, I’m sort of thinking this might be a good buy, providing photographic evidence is provided on the repair - thoughts? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TR NIALL Posted October 19, 2023 Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 9 minutes ago, Neilson said: An update on the car… The owner has booked the car in to have the brackets installed. If these are done correctly, I’m sort of thinking this might be a good buy, providing photographic evidence is provided on the repair - thoughts? It seems to be what you want so if the Brackets/Repair is done correctly it just might find a New Home. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cotswoldiver Posted October 19, 2023 Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 15 minutes ago, Neilson said: An update on the car… The owner has booked the car in to have the brackets installed. If these are done correctly, I’m sort of thinking this might be a good buy, providing photographic evidence is provided on the repair - thoughts? Neil, there has been some very wise heads contributing to this thread, Getting the brackets fitted is essential, but getting them fitted correctly not just to move the car on is key. As you have said from the beginning you are prepared to wait for the right car, it may take a bit longer but you will be much happier in the long run. The right car for you is out there, just keep looking Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neilson Posted October 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 6 minutes ago, TR NIALL said: It seems to be what you want so if the Brackets/Repair is done correctly it just might find a New Home. That’s what I’m thinking! As Stuart said, the car needs to be lifted 6” of the chassis to be done correctly. Then repainted and welded. I’m just not sure he’ll go to this expense. Once I know I’ll update the post… Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Neilson Posted October 19, 2023 Author Report Share Posted October 19, 2023 4 minutes ago, Cotswoldiver said: Neil, there has been some very wise heads contributing to this thread, Getting the brackets fitted is essential, but getting them fitted correctly not just to move the car on is key. As you have said from the beginning you are prepared to wait for the right car, it may take a bit longer but you will be much happier in the long run. The right car for you is out there, just keep looking Absolutely agree, I definitely would not purchase without the work being done correctly and following everyone’s guidance. I think you’re right and this would be a quick fix to move the car on. I’m not rushing into anything, and will definitely let the head rule here. Thanks Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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