Seeking enthusiast / part-time help recommissioning Griff NN

[Griff43V8]

Seeking enthusiast / part-time help recommissioning Griff IN NN15 / Kettering, Northants area

Time seems to have passed me by (health, wealth- lack of) and I find myself a semi seized (through arthritis) pensioner, desperate to re-commission beloved Griff 4.3

Owned from 3k miles, dry garaged and driven from new - no rust, 22k miles totally original.

In dry concrete floored garage, with bench + optional hi lift stands

Non specialist jobs, to initially include:

replace All fuel pipes with s/s braided lines with replacement pump and filter (under rear floor)
replace all brake flexis with s/s braided
replace both clutch cylinders & flexi
reconnect / adjust one of door to frame links

once over for driving to local MOT

Further jobs available if desired

Hot & cold running Tea & Bics + discuss financial compensation

Nice room available to those out of area

thanks, David

[Classic Chim]

You might have more joy if you added an email address to your profile so people can privately message you

Look on my profile and message me via my email and I’ll gladly help.

At times like these I’m reminded of the people and Tvr friends who helped me with my own Tvr over the years and many if not most I met through Pistonheads so if your still in need just shout.

Alun

Edited by Classic Chim on Thursday 14th March 05:18

[Griff43V8]

Hi thanks Profile shows me that email is there and verified - wasnt sure if to put it on actual ad as well

I will drop u a line on yours

thanks, David

[MikeE]

as a fellow 4.5BV precat owner, do you have any pictures you can post on here David?

[Griff43V8]

Hi Mike, thanks for your interest

I am a bit upside down at the moment, so might take a while.

She is a totally original J reg 4.3 (tiny valve!) in Candy Apple Pearl with magnolia, mid twenties mileage, dry garaged form new, 99% dry driven too

OZ wheels

I saw her twin in the pre-cat Griff pics thread

Only found one other in this full combo

[GreenV8S]

If you take yourself to your local TVRCC regional meeting you may find some local tinkerers interested in helping.

[Griff43V8]

without transport presently, when's next meet? - I can see if I can get a lift to see latest local Tivs

Been a few times in the past

[GreenV8S]

Another option would be to trailer it to a local specialist like Topcats and ask them to recommission it. That would be particularly sensible if you want mods such as power steering added at the same time - that's rather a big ask for a DIY tinkerer. Of course they'd want paying, but perhaps not as much as you might think because they'll complete this sort of work so much quicker than a typical DIYer.

[Classic Chim]

Some good advice above.

After thinking long and hard but mostly because I’ve accepted some contract work that’s going to keep me very busy I’ve reluctantly contacted David and informed him he needs someone slightly more local to assist him.
I’m determined to become semi retired but that’s not as easy as it sounds,

Goodluck and I’m sure here or facebook should show up a few enthusiasts but I’m also of the opinion if it’s a lot of recommissioning using a good Tvr specialist can in the longer run work out better because they are proficient and fast, you also have a record of the work in the way of a receipt.
It’s almost 6 of 1 and half a dozen of the other!
Matt Smith would be another good Tvr man to contact.

Edited by Classic Chim on Sunday 24th March 11:03

[Classic Chim]

GreenV8S said:

If you take yourself to your local TVRCC regional meeting you may find some local tinkerers interested in helping.

And this is the best way to meet like minded chaps and get to know them and their cars.

[Griff43V8]

Thanks for all the replies so far

Good luck with the summer contract Alan, hope to catch up with you and touch base later in the year, meanwhile seeking more local talent

[grumpynuts]

I'm pretty local in Irchester (Nr Wellingborough)and am happy to see if i can help out.Braided hoses are pretty straight forward to fit as are fuel lines if you can get access to them.I am 4 to 6 weeks away from being able to come over as i have just had a large malignant tumor removed from the back of my right thigh.As soon as i can drive am happy to come over and see what i may be able to do.Part of my cancer journey was to retire early (am 62) so i have plenty of time on my hands. Oh yes,and buy myself a TVR.I am sure that between some local TVR owners we can get you back on the road.Cheers Marcus.

[Griff43V8]

Hi Marcus, I wish u a safe and speedy recovery

Thanks for your very kind offer which is much appreciated. I have been very fortunate in having another local chap come forward offering his kind support, which is working out exceptionally well, for which I am immensely grateful.

Should he later be unable to assist, we can touch base again.

Wishing u all the best