Anyone know this wedge ?. G490 RGC
Anyone know this wedge ?. G490 RGC
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blade7

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11,311 posts

246 months

Sunday 4th May 2008
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This car is advertised on PH, the owner has advised me it was a cat D, anybody recognise it or have any info ?. Thanks.

rev-erend

21,623 posts

314 months

Sunday 4th May 2008
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Is cat d the mildest category.. ?

Mr Tank

5,799 posts

305 months

Sunday 4th May 2008
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Blade

Go for it!
Cat D is not a problem as long as the car is straight.
I belive we have talked about this in person.
Use your eyes and give it a good going over, plus take some one with you how knows the cars!

Andy.

grahamw48

9,944 posts

268 months

Sunday 4th May 2008
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Mine was cat D when Brummmiewedge originally bought it (only attempted break-in), and then he did loads of work on it, including outriggers, engine change, interior etc, etc.
Since then it's had complete new rear suspension, inc.A-frames, and next week an uprated clutch.

Wedges are an ever-evolving series of upgrades and improvements, otherwise we'd have to find something sensible to do with our money.hehe

Judge on condition.

blade7

Original Poster:

11,311 posts

246 months

Sunday 4th May 2008
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Mr Tank said:
Blade

Go for it!
Cat D is not a problem as long as the car is straight.
I belive we have talked about this in person.
Use your eyes and give it a good going over, plus take some one with you how knows the cars!

Andy.
Hi Andy,
I think this was one of several that we discussed, perhaps I will see you at your workshop and you can give me some advice, look forward to having a look and listen to your cerb too.

Regards,
Paul.

blade7

Original Poster:

11,311 posts

246 months

Sunday 4th May 2008
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grahamw48 said:
Judge on condition.
Good advice, though someone must know this car from the past surely ?.

Artie Fufkin

226 posts

213 months

Thursday 19th February 2009
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I see it's up for sale again and I like the look of it.

Could this be worth an 16 hour round trip to view?

L33

3,469 posts

254 months

Thursday 19th February 2009
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Cat D wouldn't bother me too much.

I see its a 350se and looks a nice example from the photos.

Some additional info on the 350se here:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/TVR_350SE

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blade7

Original Poster:

11,311 posts

246 months

Thursday 19th February 2009
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I think it was a bit cheaper before, it was a long drive for me too, and not cheap enough to make me risk Wales biggrin

Waynester

6,531 posts

280 months

Friday 20th February 2009
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What number is it..if it's one of 25?
Looks in very nice condition, but that exhaust isn't original. Not sure on the boot brake light either..?
I would remove the 4.0SEi badge as well.

Does look nice though.




Artie Fufkin

226 posts

213 months

Friday 20th February 2009
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I was just looking at this photo too and agree the rear looks like the owner's been to halfords with a couple of hundred quid to spend.

The spoiler, brake light, number plate and stickers look terrible.

I guess the spoiler could be taken off and holes filled, the stickers could be hairdryer-ed off and the number plate changed, but you'd still be left with the brake light in the boot lid. It is IN the bood lid isn't it? It's not stuck on?

I think that's enough to put me off investigating further you know. A shame cos the rest looks great. Also, as you say waynester, why no mention of the car's unique number. Certainly the wing stickers aren't there.

matt-man

2,667 posts

249 months

Friday 20th February 2009
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Waynester said:
I quite like the brake light! The stickers would come off no problems too...

ferlin

357 posts

269 months

Friday 20th February 2009
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From the photos in the advert it looks like its in lovely condition. Engine bay very clean and interior looks really nice. It would be interesting to know why it was written off though.
There aint ever many wedges about for sale as clean as that one.

grahamw48

9,944 posts

268 months

Friday 20th February 2009
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Buy another boot lid ?

It's the more easily obtainable external hinged type.

Presumably the car has had some paintwork if decals are missing.

Personally I think there are far more important issues to consider, such as chassis, mechanics, and interior trim. If these are up to scratch, then it's a good car for the money (less discount) IMO. smile

eta: Having looked at the pics again, it certainly looks like it's been loved during the past 2 years....very nice.yes

Edited by grahamw48 on Friday 20th February 22:01

blade7

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11,311 posts

246 months

Saturday 21st February 2009
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I think the owner has some pics of the repair, it's not worth more now than it was last year though.

Wensleydale

17 posts

210 months

Thursday 30th April 2009
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Hello , I bought this 350SE in March as my first TVR. It was a long trip but worth it I think. The damage to the back end was photographed and the complete car was re-sprayed at that time. Number plate and wrong decals have gone, replaced drivers electric window motor and frame work, replaced bearing at the bottom of the steering column, front discs/pads. Next on the list are manifolds, rear discs/pads, top/bottom ball joints then to have the rest of the exhaust system made. I quite like the centre outlet so going to stay with that. I hope to come to the BBWF, I take I would be able to turn up or should I book some were.

grahamw48

9,944 posts

268 months

Thursday 30th April 2009
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Hi Aaron !

Welcome to Wedgedom. thumbup

I thought it looked a nice car, and I'm glad to see it got a good home.

There is always something that needs doing on them, but that's probably what makes them 'interesting' too. hehe

Let's hope we see you and your car at BBWF, and meanwhile you'll always find help, advice, and good banter on here.


Wensleydale

17 posts

210 months

Monday 4th May 2009
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Thank you for the welcome. Hopefully I will have sorted the exhaust out by then.