Up For Grabs Again

Up For Grabs Again

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Mr Tiger

Original Poster:

406 posts

135 months

alphaone

1,019 posts

180 months

Thursday 18th December 2014
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I thought I remembered the cracked bonnet from somewhere. Where was it for sale last time?

Dollyman1850

6,319 posts

257 months

Thursday 18th December 2014
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What price a log book…..
N.

Mr Tiger

Original Poster:

406 posts

135 months

Thursday 18th December 2014
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alphaone said:
I thought I remembered the cracked bonnet from somewhere. Where was it for sale last time?
It was on eBay recently.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/161473174128?_trksid=p20...

Chris

alphaone

1,019 posts

180 months

Thursday 18th December 2014
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Thanks Chris for that I remember it now, strange this time round its more expensive and has less parts - the engine & gearbox are now missing out the sale !?!

Dollyman1850

6,319 posts

257 months

Thursday 18th December 2014
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Strange this time round….the usual suspects found it, didn't really want to buy it, weren't prepared to put their money where their collective gobs were and now want to complain because someone other than them did…
as a log book and id tag with some original parts it is worth more broken!! whinge a bit more guys and no doubt the next time it is seen it will be £6k

N.



Astacus

3,488 posts

241 months

Thursday 18th December 2014
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alphaone said:
Thanks Chris for that I remember it now, strange this time round its more expensive and has less parts - the engine & gearbox are now missing out the sale !?!
To be fair, the gearbox was said to be knackered and the engine really looked like it had seen better days. I don't suppose either will be missed! This is one of those projects where just about everything will need to be rebuilt or replaced, and although it looks bad, a car that perhaps didn't look so bad, but was going to be thoroughly overhauled anyway, would cost more or less the same to rebuild. I hope someone picks it up and gets on with it. Then posts on here.

dai1983

3,018 posts

156 months

Saturday 20th December 2014
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How much if that would actually be salvageable and is it possible to get new bodywork for these? If it were me I'd try and get the sun roof filled in and paint it a lairy colour such as lime green or orange.

Mentioned on here I'd love a project but I'm not in the position at the moment. Doesn't seem as appealing at the newer price with the admittedly shagged original parts missing!

Edited by dai1983 on Saturday 20th December 16:06

e21Mark

16,360 posts

180 months

Saturday 20th December 2014
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Seems a shame that it's been pillaged for parts. It would be great to see it restored and painted Old English white, with Cosmic alloys. smile

Dollyman1850

6,319 posts

257 months

Saturday 20th December 2014
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All the bits that are required to build a car are there..Namely Body, Bonnet, Doors, door frames and Bumpers…
The rest would be replaced and renewed.

Thats a 20k car to build when the cost of the log book is factored in.
N.

alphaone

1,019 posts

180 months

Saturday 20th December 2014
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dai1983 said:
How much if that would actually be salvageable and is it possible to get new bodywork for these? If it were me I'd try and get the sun roof filled in and paint it a lairy colour such as like green or orange.

Mentioned on here I'd love a project but I'm not in the position at the moment. Doesn't seem as appealing at the newer price with the admittedly shagged original parts missing!
Car was originaly yellow, before being painted red.

The original engine is avalible from a 3rd party for £500, when I looked in to it I was suprised how much they fetch (theres one currently on ebay).

As for the body it looks ok and the bonnet is repairable.

Mr Tiger

Original Poster:

406 posts

135 months

Sunday 21st December 2014
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According to AC Roney's site it is now sold. I really hope it gets restored and not broken for parts. I've often wondered how many right hand drive 2500s were made and how many are left. Anyone have any ideas?

Chris

davidstacey42

55 posts

119 months

Wednesday 24th December 2014
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Well I suppose I'd better own up - I bought it last week and it was delivered last night. Most of it's there except the engine and box but those are relatively easy to source. Chassis needs a blast and paint, the body is basically sound; couple of cracks to repair but that's the beauty of fibreglass, no tiresome welding! Wish me luck!

davidstacey42

55 posts

119 months

Wednesday 24th December 2014
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Well I suppose I'd better own up - I bought it last week and it was delivered last night. Most of it's there except the engine and box but those are relatively easy to source. Chassis needs a blast and paint, the body is basically sound; couple of cracks to repair but that's the beauty of fibreglass, no tiresome welding! Wish me luck!

plasticpig72

1,647 posts

156 months

Wednesday 24th December 2014
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good luck

octanetorque

144 posts

144 months

Wednesday 24th December 2014
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Best of luck!

I know a couple of the members on here would like to see a build-thread if you're feeling generous!

Have a great Christmas!
J

Mr Tiger

Original Poster:

406 posts

135 months

Wednesday 24th December 2014
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davidstacey42 said:
Well I suppose I'd better own up - I bought it last week and it was delivered last night. Most of it's there except the engine and box but those are relatively easy to source. Chassis needs a blast and paint, the body is basically sound; couple of cracks to repair but that's the beauty of fibreglass, no tiresome welding! Wish me luck!
That's great news. Very best of luck with the restoration and welcome to the Forum. Please keep us updated with your progress.

Chris

alphaone

1,019 posts

180 months

Wednesday 24th December 2014
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great to know it will be going back on the road and not broke up for bits.

Good luck with the restoration and hope you post aload of pics along the way.

status

251 posts

224 months

Wednesday 24th December 2014
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davidstacey42 said:
Well I suppose I'd better own up - I bought it last week and it was delivered last night. Most of it's there except the engine and box but those are relatively easy to source. Chassis needs a blast and paint, the body is basically sound; couple of cracks to repair but that's the beauty of fibreglass, no tiresome welding! Wish me luck!
Welcome to PH, and hope you enjoy breathing life back into your TreVoR biggrin

cheers
Nick

e21Mark

16,360 posts

180 months

Wednesday 24th December 2014
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What do you plan to do? Will it be all original spec' or something different?