My V8 Astra Coupe

[Peter123]

I`m in dilemma

Went to the workshop on thursday where my car is, to start work on her, to be greeted by a notice, asking all occupants to ring this no.

I called it, and was told, we are taking over the building, it will be demolished and a new office and workshop will be built in its place.

You have until sunday 20th Jan, to remove your car and eveything else that you have inside the building.

I spent the rest of thursday and yesterday travelling round and on the phone looking for an alternative with a 4 poster to no avail. I found several places to park it, but nowhere where I can continue working.

As I see it, I now have 3 options ....
1 Garage the car indefinitely, hoping somewhere will turn up.
2 Break the car and sell the bits. Or .......
3. Put the car, as it stands up for sale, and let someone else finish her.

I think option 3 would be the best, considering all the hard work that has gone into the project.
So I`m open to sensible offers as from now.

I`m totally pissed off

[150RagingPonies]

sorry to hear that Pete, I was looking forward to seeing the finished article.

Hope you find a way to keep it

[MrMoonyMan]

Also very sorry to hear this.

I'm too far away to be able to offer any local knowledge but I hope you come to a solution that involves you keeping (and finishing!) the car.

Have you put a post in your local bit?

[Peter123]

No mate, I only found out last thursday.

I`m hoping now to find an emrpty barn at a local farm, so fingers crossed.

Edited by Peter123 on Monday 31st December 08:45

[Xenocide]

Park it up somewhere til you can find a place. It's a complete bastard I know but it'll turn up!

Don't give up on her!

[Dominic H]

That's a shame Pete, I how you get sorted. I've really enjoyed the story so far, a top quality build.
How's the hand?
All the best for 2008!

[Loui]

Where are you based?

[sjj84]

Pete don't give up mate, it's a set back that's all, you've come so far. Get it finished, you'll regret it otherwise.

[Peter123]

Loui said:

Where are you based?

Faversham Kent mate.

Thanks Simon, I`m on the hunt as from tomorrow, tried yesterday, but nowhere open.

[900T-R]

sjj84 said:

Pete don't give up mate, it's a set back that's all, you've come so far. Get it finished, you'll regret it otherwise.

What he said.

[andygtt]

I am sure something will turn up so dont give up on it, your not that far from finishing and it would kill ya to sell it on when you are so close to realising your dream.

[Adz The Rat]

Nooooooooooo gutted to hear this!!!
Dont sell it Pete, you would be gutted.
So close to finishing it!!

[RobCrezz]

Dont give up!!!!!!!!!

I was so looking forward to seeing this finished, its one of the best projects!!!


Hope you find somewhere to keep it.

[Peter123]

After chasing around, I finally came up with an idea

Spoke to the new people taking over the premises, and they will allow me to build my own small workshop at the back end of the building It`ll be steel framed and sheeted with crinkly tin 10m long x 7m wide and 3.5m high.
Sadly, it wont be tall enough for the 4 post, but, I`ve got that sorted too. A garage, on the same estate, will let me use theirs, all they need is 1 weeks notice, and I can use it for a complete weekend.

Just thought I`d share that with you all

Edited by Peter123 on Saturday 5th January 09:19

[_Lee_]

Great news!

Glad you have got it sorted! It would be a shame to not see you finish you're amazing project!

[sjj84]

Excellant news Pete.

[flattotheboards]

Great news now you have no excuse for not finishing it.

[Dr G]

Fan bloody tastic! Keep us updated with new progress and really glad you found a solution.

[Adz The Rat]

Thats great news Pete, cant wait to see the next installment!!

[Peter123]

Thanks guys

Wont be doing anything until sometime in feb tho.