Undressing Kate, my Chim 430 resto.

[ClassiChimi]

Really good to see another one looking better than new,,
Are you going for original colours for the interior or going for your own design?
You've added 20 years to that car at least Cokes,, be pleased, be very pleased,
Much respect Alun

[J400GED]

Cokes said:

Ready to rock and roll to the coach trimmers in the morning.
Full interior re trim and new roof to be fitted.

[portzi]

J400GED said:

Cokes said:

Ready to rock and roll to the coach trimmers in the morning.
Full interior re trim and new roof to be fitted.

Amazing work !!. Your car is better now than when it left the factory Some 20 years ago. As for keeping the car to original spec, l am yet to see 2 identical Chimaera's and l saw quite a few at milbrook, its purely your decision with a little guidance from the trimmer also good luck.

[CHIMV8]

Looking great keep the updates coming

[Cokes]

She's gone
I feel so alone

She's off to a better place




That's her away to the trimmers. Keeping with the factory colours. As my whole plan was to restore her I wanted to stay the same and the HUGE bonus is, I really like it
What am I going to do with myself ?
Anyone else need a car done ?

Edited by Cokes on Wednesday 22 July 21:00

[M3ax]

Just taking a break from a mountain of paper work and catching up on threads. So, thank you for a great read. Epic job. Don't worry, she'll be home soon.

It occurred to me that the reason for all the "broken TVR" jokes is actually that so many of these beauties are seen on trailers simply because all the loving owners are rebuilding, re trimming, painting etc.

[portzi]

M3ax said:

Just taking a break from a mountain of paper work and catching up on threads. So, thank you for a great read. Epic job. Don't worry, she'll be home soon.

It occurred to me that the reason for all the "broken TVR" jokes is actually that so many of these beauties are seen on trailers simply because all the loving owners are rebuilding, re trimming, painting etc.

Quite true now these cars are needing of some major overhaul at some point as we have seen from this thread the Blackpool rot can not be fully seen until the parting of the body from chassis. Looking forward to seeing the retrim results

[Cokes]

Although William Ramsay is the best and only person I'd ask to do this, he can't be hurried.
He estimated about 4 weeks to complete.
He used to do all the work for TVR and TVR dealers up here so he knows his way around the car but it cuts my time to finish the car down a bit.

[J400GED]

Cokes said:

Although William Ramsay is the best and only person I'd ask to do this, he can't be hurried.
He estimated about 4 weeks to complete.
He used to do all the work for TVR and TVR dealers up here so he knows his way around the car but it cuts my time to finish the car down a bit.

What's your target finish date mate?

[Cokes]

The target has always been the TVR Rusty Nail Run from 25th to 28th of September.

[Robin S]

Hey Colin, what a job you're doing. Really looking forward to seeing Kate in the flesh in Sept.

[Cokes]

Hey Robin.
I'm really looking forward to being there for the first time in a TVR. The Audi S4 is nice but it doesn't quite fit in
I've got loads left to do once she's back from her trip but a lot of late nights and I'll do my best to have her ready.

[Cokes]

Cars not here but still stuff to do

Shiny bits



And black bits. (Apprentice abandoned the job )



All dial faces flattened the best I could, dial bezels (not sure if that's the right name but black ring) repainted and all needles repainted.
Still got the neons/LED's to do but that can be tomorrow's job.

[Nosh]

Cokes said:

Cars not here but still stuff to do

Shiny bits

All dial faces flattened the best I could, dial bezels (not sure if that's the right name but black ring) repainted and all needles repainted.
Still got the neons/LED's to do but that can be tomorrow's job.

So, a little tip - when you put the large dash into the car make sure the two large dials are not tightened in fully against the dash face - only do that once the dash is in its proper resting place i.e. 'curved'....

Looking good though

Nosh

[Cokes]

Thanks Nosh, I'll make sure of it before I put it in the dash

[illmonkey]

Sounds like a man talking from experience!

[Cokes]

Quick trip up to see how Kate is......

[J400GED]

Looking good mate. When should the re-trim be finished?

[67Fox]

That is just lovely, really nice colour carpets for the car, well done.

[Cokes]

Thanks guys, I couldn't be happier with it.
I know it's not finished but when I saw it I got all excited. It looks and feels fresh. I guess it's just a small taste of what some lucky people got going to the TVR factory to see there car being built.