SG54 has been stacked!!

[bertie]

simonspider said:

Chartwells are only straightening the chassis. After that it'll come back to our workshops where our bodyshop chaps will rebuild the front end and paint it. Doing it that way saves a ton of money.

Ah, I see, didn't know you had your own bodyshop.

Makes sense now!

[sa_20v]

Sorry to hear.

Simon, can I request you post a rebuild diary on here (unless Evo are planning on running this)?

[Manicminer]

sa_20v said:

Sorry to hear.

Simon, can I request you post a rebuild diary on here (unless Evo are planning on running this)?

+1 , a thread diary for this car would be superb if you have time.

[simonspider]

Be delighted to if its of interest

[sa_20v]

simonspider said:

Be delighted to if its of interest

Absolutely!

[SlowlnFastOut]

simonspider said:

Be delighted to if its of interest

Yes, please do!

[ilovevolvo]

simonspider said:

Be delighted to if its of interest

Hi Simon

Was very sad to read it yesterday in Evo, glad knowone was hurt and you took the deep breath to repair SG54
Please do a blog on the repair with as many pics as possible i for one would love to see what goes into the repair good job you have your own bodyshop

Russ

[anniesdad]

So sad to see the pictures in Evo today Simon. It's an epic car and its great to read that it will be fixed and will live again!

Top man. Keep smiling fella.

S

[madbadger]

Sad to hear.

I had a sit in her back in the day when she was new at a tvrcc meet. Hope the repair goes well.

[Chr1sch]

Absolutely please keep us posted!

[joe_90]

Dr G said:

SG54 is a bit of a 'Christine' I'm starting to think; doesn't matter how hard you try it will not die.

But it does seem to be turning into 'Triggers Broom'..
But keep it going.. great read.. and I too turned straight to the page upon opening evo this month..

+1 for a rebuild log, I would love to see the technical aspects of jigging the car etc..

[MitchT]

Sad to be reading this. I remember seeing the car in the centre of Leeds when 6th Gear were doing a promotion. Immense presence! I guess a car like this with massive miles and plenty of stories to tell is like an old mate. Seeing a pic of SG54 parked on a campsite with one of the door mirrors being used as a convenient tying point for a washing line, for example, gave me a chuckle - one of many moments punctuating its characterful life story. A car like that has to be restored - I'll add myself to the long list of people who'd be fascinated to see a rebuild blog.

[supermanraf]

Sorry to see the pics in Evo, glad your sorting SG54 out though, always enjoy reading about the old bus, and it would be a crying shame not to put her back on the road!

[LaurasOtherHalf]

simonspider said:

Be delighted to if its of interest

Simon I never knew you posted on here, & yes of course it would be of interest!

Your car is like part of the family, & no matter what evo run, it's still the car I look forward to seeing in those pages each month.

[TonyHetherington]

simonspider said:

Be delighted to if its of interest

Most definitely

Sorry to hear of the crash, especially after all the work getting it back to it's former glory, but glad it's story is not over yet

[krallicious]

Would be very interested to see a rebuild thread, although it is a shame it has to be rebuilt.

[bromers2]

Nostalgic .... Pic of her when she was just a few days old.
Heading up to Croft for her first track day.

Edited by bromers2 on Wednesday 5th December 23:37

[Butter Face]

Simon, just looked at your profile, you live the life my man!!!


Glad you're having her fixed up!!

[V8KSN]

Sad news indeed

I remember a while back when I was on the A38 going past Burton Upon Trent in my new Mk 5 Golf GTi.

I was really happy with my new purchase....... then SG54 flew past me and I thought DAMM, I need to set my sights a little higher

Saw the car a few miles later at an Antiques dealer near Swinfen Hall and I thought to myself.....well..... I bet he won't be able to get a chest of drawers in the back like I can

Please create a thread on the rebuild Simon, I would love to know how you go about bringing it back together and good luck with the rebuild!

[Mr_C]

Any pics?