Looking for a restorer

[exkay]

Hi Guys,
As the above says, does anyone know of someone who`s not going to rip me off as i`ve experienced recently, by someone who thinks i have an open ended cheque book !
I know its a specialist thing all this restoring cars, but there`s a limit to what they can reasonably expect to be paid surely.

I have an early Series one E Type FHC that i want the body finishing on, its 4/5ths done i just want it got ready for painting, then putting back together again,mecahanics ect, is there someone out there thats good and reliable, maybe retired and wants to earn some cash ? or just an enthusiast that would help me and i`d pay him, i`m in the S East area of Kent, just off J4 of the M25, any help would be appreciated,
Many thanks in advance guys.

[Candellara]

Speak to Ben Robins at Finish First. They can organise transport.

Very reasonable rates & a top quality job. I know that they are currently stacked out with work - but what better testimony as to quality & price?

http://www.finish-first.co.uk/

[smiffy220]

exkay said:

Hi Guys,
As the above says, does anyone know of someone who`s not going to rip me off as i`ve experienced recently, by someone who thinks i have an open ended cheque book !
I know its a specialist thing all this restoring cars, but there`s a limit to what they can reasonably expect to be paid surely.

I have an early Series one E Type FHC that i want the body finishing on, its 4/5ths done i just want it got ready for painting, then putting back together again,mecahanics ect, is there someone out there thats good and reliable, maybe retired and wants to earn some cash ? or just an enthusiast that would help me and i`d pay him, i`m in the S East area of Kent, just off J4 of the M25, any help would be appreciated,
Many thanks in advance guys.

Have a look on Essex Classics forum mate, there are a lot of Kent guys on there, and many of the members restore cars etc too. I'm sure someone could help or point you in the right direction.
Dave

[Pickled]

Try Stuart at Rectory Classics, Godstone J6 M25 01883 742050

[lowdrag]

Drop me an email.

Tony

[mad4amanda]

Maidstone sports cars at headcorn are good guys , did a lovely job on nieces TR2.
But for E types there is a workshop near tenterden that specialises in them , trying to remember the name?

[Elderly]

mad4amanda said:

But for E types there is a workshop near tenterden that specialises in them , trying to remember the name?

C K L Developments Ltd. ?

[e600]

Pitstop in Winchester for body prep and paint

[mad4amanda]

Elderly said:

mad4amanda said:

But for E types there is a workshop near tenterden that specialises in them , trying to remember the name?

C K L Developments Ltd. ?

No but thanks for the suggestion , much closer to Tenterden than that


Found it : http://www.classic-jaguar-racing.co.uk/index.php
had a couple of looks round their workshop last year very impressed!

Edited by mad4amanda on Friday 24th May 17:30

[lowdrag]

Well, you were nearly right. Simon Dunford worked for Lynx as did the directors of CKL. But I still have a better idea.......