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TVRJAS said:
Sorry to read that your car has turned out to be hiding many of the common issues 
I had to have the body off mine about 6 months ago so know exactly what you're going through.
If the overall price as you mention turns out to be correct then after all the work is done you should at least have good value in the car. After having my work done my insurers increased the agreed valuation which was not far off my outlay that I incurred,so in theory it's just moving money from the bank into an investment on 4 wheels.( That was how I looked at it anyway)
It doesn't sound as though it's dampened your TVR experience and when the work is complete I hope you get many enjoyable years as I have.
I remember meeting a guy new to the TVR fold that bought what he thought was a good bargain only to find out it was rotten with many faults. He really didn't have much good to say about the whole experience,but In my view bargains are that for a reason and I really don't think he did his homework
Good luck with everything.... Jas
I can only echo what Jas has mentioned, these Chimaera's are 20 years old plus, so continued mechanical maintenance is essential and evidence of this is essential that a competent person has carried it out. I have only heard good reports from NG and the companies work on TVR's especially within the TVRCC forums. I had to have the body off mine about 6 months ago so know exactly what you're going through.If the overall price as you mention turns out to be correct then after all the work is done you should at least have good value in the car. After having my work done my insurers increased the agreed valuation which was not far off my outlay that I incurred,so in theory it's just moving money from the bank into an investment on 4 wheels.( That was how I looked at it anyway)
It doesn't sound as though it's dampened your TVR experience and when the work is complete I hope you get many enjoyable years as I have.
I remember meeting a guy new to the TVR fold that bought what he thought was a good bargain only to find out it was rotten with many faults. He really didn't have much good to say about the whole experience,but In my view bargains are that for a reason and I really don't think he did his homework
Good luck with everything.... Jas
TVRJAS said:
Sorry to read that your car has turned out to be hiding many of the common issues I had to have the body off mine about 6 months ago so know exactly what you're going through.
If the overall price as you mention turns out to be correct then after all the work is done you should at least have good value in the car. After having my work done my insurers increased the agreed valuation which was not far off my outlay that I incurred,so in theory it's just moving money from the bank into an investment on 4 wheels.( That was how I looked at it anyway)
It doesn't sound as though it's dampened your TVR experience and when the work is complete I hope you get many enjoyable years as I have.
I remember meeting a guy new to the TVR fold that bought what he thought was a good bargain only to find out it was rotten with many faults. He really didn't have much good to say about the whole experience,but In my view bargains are that for a reason and I really don't think he did his homework
Good luck with everything.... Jas
Thank you Jas, I like to believe that I went in with my eyes open- just a little too optimistic and thinking I was Del Boy and I'd be able to keep a rotter on the road for pittance I had to have the body off mine about 6 months ago so know exactly what you're going through.If the overall price as you mention turns out to be correct then after all the work is done you should at least have good value in the car. After having my work done my insurers increased the agreed valuation which was not far off my outlay that I incurred,so in theory it's just moving money from the bank into an investment on 4 wheels.( That was how I looked at it anyway)
It doesn't sound as though it's dampened your TVR experience and when the work is complete I hope you get many enjoyable years as I have.
I remember meeting a guy new to the TVR fold that bought what he thought was a good bargain only to find out it was rotten with many faults. He really didn't have much good to say about the whole experience,but In my view bargains are that for a reason and I really don't think he did his homework
Good luck with everything.... Jas
at the end of the day- YGWYPF, as I've learnt! At least having had all the work done and getting stuck in myself quite often means that I've left my mark on the car, she's definitely mine now! 
Speaking of agreed valuation.. I must remember to change mine as it's still set at the not-so-princely sum I bought the car for.. Which would hit me hard if it ever came to it
CanoeSniffer said:
"just a little too optimistic"..... Well don't beat yourself up about it,we're all capable of it Your girlfriend might have reason's to though 
Speaking of agreed valuation.. I must remember to change mine as it's still set at the not-so-princely sum I bought the car for.. Which would hit me hard if it ever came to it Make sure you do
Speaking of agreed valuation.. I must remember to change mine as it's still set at the not-so-princely sum I bought the car for.. Which would hit me hard if it ever came to it
Make sure you do
OP, you've made the correct decision and you will benefit from the work you are having done for the entirety of your ownership. Should you ever come to sell the work and associated receipts will attract people as these cars are bought on condition and yours will be excellent where it really counts
Another update- dropped into Neil Garners today to drop off the Gaz Gold Pro's that Alun (ClassicChimaera) very kindly set me up with. The new outriggers and suspension arms are on!
Perfectionists relax, the new bits will be getting a nice coat of black to suit the rest of the chassis. (Yes my chassis is going to be painted black, not white or blue or pink- shock horror!!!)
Whilst there I spotted my twin brother- another '93 (K reg) Chim 400 in the same Starmist green. Apparently it's been sat for a long time and is a restoration project that I'll be watching with interest
NGs are waiting on parts to trial fit the 325mm brake upgrade against a 16" wheel, I've sorted out a source for the ones I want (very pretty they are too) so once we know they'll fit (hopefully) I'll be going ahead on that too. Inching ever closer to having a rather respectable Tiv on my hands!
Alun- I owe you a pint sir, cheers you've been brilliant!
Perfectionists relax, the new bits will be getting a nice coat of black to suit the rest of the chassis. (Yes my chassis is going to be painted black, not white or blue or pink- shock horror!!!)
Whilst there I spotted my twin brother- another '93 (K reg) Chim 400 in the same Starmist green. Apparently it's been sat for a long time and is a restoration project that I'll be watching with interest
NGs are waiting on parts to trial fit the 325mm brake upgrade against a 16" wheel, I've sorted out a source for the ones I want (very pretty they are too) so once we know they'll fit (hopefully) I'll be going ahead on that too. Inching ever closer to having a rather respectable Tiv on my hands!
Alun- I owe you a pint sir, cheers you've been brilliant!
Podie said:
Nice to see one being saved and enjoyed 
Curious about the brakes you intend to use? ST225? Aren't they 320mm... and big calipers!
Thank you! The brakes are the brainchild of Ricardo down at NG's, he reckons he's got carriers and slim calipers that'll make it work- trial fitting a 325mm disc with a 308mm contingency! Curious about the brakes you intend to use? ST225? Aren't they 320mm... and big calipers!
Squirrelofwoe said:
Looking good!
I'll keep my eye out for it when I drop mine off there for it's MOT a week next Thursday!
Hi Dave - check out how mine is doing too whilst you're there! It's been a bit quiet recently on the update front, but I guess they're getting busy now I'll keep my eye out for it when I drop mine off there for it's MOT a week next Thursday!
It feels like ages since I dropped it off back in mid-Dec!
plfrench said:
It feels like ages since I dropped it off back in mid-Dec!
What was it yours was in for again Paul? I remember you mentioning you were at NGs and I did have a nosey for it last time I was there but didn't spot it.... But then, I was quite badly distracted by the immaculate Griff 500 and the AJP Cerbie...
ETA: chassis! I should've remembered the irony as I joked on your thread that it made me paranoid about my outriggers..
Edited by CanoeSniffer on Saturday 11th March 20:39
Yes full chassis refurb, I went for the less expensive 'fit around other work' option, so timeframe was always expected to be quite long. Last I heard the chassis should have been back from shotblasting a couple of weeks ago.
As you say, they're great guys at NG, so you know the car's in good hands!
As you say, they're great guys at NG, so you know the car's in good hands!
plfrench said:
Squirrelofwoe said:
Looking good!
I'll keep my eye out for it when I drop mine off there for it's MOT a week next Thursday!
Hi Dave - check out how mine is doing too whilst you're there! It's been a bit quiet recently on the update front, but I guess they're getting busy now I'll keep my eye out for it when I drop mine off there for it's MOT a week next Thursday!
It feels like ages since I dropped it off back in mid-Dec!
I'll keep any eye out for it on Thursday, is it still likely to be the only TVR in there with gaffer tape on the rear window?
Squirrelofwoe said:
I'd completely forgot that yours was at NG too Paul! I bet you must be itching to get that back on the road
I'll keep any eye out for it on Thursday, is it still likely to be the only TVR in there with gaffer tape on the rear window?
Yup! I have actually got it booked in with Dave the Trimmer to have the roof sorted at the beginning of May, but need NG to have finished with it by then I'll keep any eye out for it on Thursday, is it still likely to be the only TVR in there with gaffer tape on the rear window?
plfrench said:
Yup! I have actually got it booked in with Dave the Trimmer to have the roof sorted at the beginning of May, but need NG to have finished with it by then
Me & Mike got to see your car this morning Paul, and they are making decent progress- still plenty to do though! Your 'new' chassis looks a work of art, very jealous!
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