would buying a Scim5A entail a body off chassis restoration?

[bobbybo]

as above, im wondering if buying any condition of 5A would result in restoring the chasis at this age of the cars?
so i can work out a budget for buying and work needed

Thinking of buying a 5A as a daily driver as i can use the large boot for work stuff & have a garage, I had a TVR S2 previously but sold due to 2 seats with young family and no room for work stuff, having the TVR im used to fibreglass & the issue of keeping the chassis tip top as the main priority, I bought a 1966 Volvo Amazon after but thats not really practical for daily driving with all the chrome and a bit slow, fancy the Scimitar 5 but i want to know realistically what the spend will be to make it a practical reliable and solid long term? appreciate any feedback from anyone who has done a body lift off and restoring work?

thanks all :-)

[Oldandslow]

Yes, no, maybe. Look for one that's had a resto or previous owners who used waxoyl.

How big a boot you looking for? Mine's a 6a and the boot floor is quite high. Definately not estate car type space.

[bobbybo]

'oldandslow' thanks for reply, I would prefer paying extra for a car with an already sound chassis if thats available, cars are at the 40 year mark so im guessing a lot of them will be needing work, or as you said get a car thats been restored, any sellers out there!?

the boot doesnt need to be massive, enough for a washing machine, tools etc, work as a landlord so sometimes move furniture around

[LLantrisant]

the problem with those scimi´s is the following:

they do not have a "real" value...therefore you will hardly find one wich has been well restored.

if you will find one it will be extremely high priced, compared to the rest.

the majority has been done up here and there for passing the next mot.

if you would lift the body on a se5 you will mostly see this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7XJstSJCKM

a buyers guide here:

http://www.scimitarweb.co.uk/?p=content/03_The%20C...

[theshrew]

bobbybo said:

'oldandslow' thanks for reply, I would prefer paying extra for a car with an already sound chassis if thats available, cars are at the 40 year mark so im guessing a lot of them will be needing work, or as you said get a car thats been restored, any sellers out there!?

the boot doesnt need to be massive, enough for a washing machine, tools etc, work as a landlord so sometimes move furniture around

I don't think you would fit a washing machine in the boot on one because of the slant of the window.

[PoshTwit]

I think, with the seats folded flat, a washing machine could fit inside.

Unfortunately major body choppage would be needed to get it in/out...!

[PoshTwit]

On a serious note, there are a few 5/5a cars about with chassis that have been Galvanized by previous owners.

Depending on budget, these are the ones to get. If you go to see one, make sure tou have a good prod of the outriggers, there is a rust trap at the rear of the front wheel arch!

[bobbybo]

Thanks all, Poshtwit I joined Scim web and saw your Orange car, looks fantastic!

Im a landlord so moving the odd bit of furniture is handy but I suppose i could use my wifes mpv, so the boot storage is not too important

'''On a serious note, there are a few 5/5a cars about with chassis that have been Galvanized by previous owners.

Depending on budget, these are the ones to get. If you go to see one, make sure tou have a good prod of the outriggers, there is a rust trap at the rear of the front wheel arch!'''

Thanks Poshtwit, Yes had a TVR S2 previous, same story outriggers go first, looks very similair chassis, felt sorry for ebay buyers of the S series who went on body looks then discovered the rotten chassis!! I checked my one thorughly before purchase luckily & got a good one I maintained

regarding buying a galvanised or restored chassis car on a 5/5a what price bracket do you think I would be looking at to get a tidy car with a good chassis and reasonable paintwork?

[LLantrisant]

i´m watching the scimi market since a few years, but i hardly have seen one with a galvanized chassis...and on some of them it became apparent during viewing that the chassis was not galvanized, even it was advertized as galvanized.