Targa sagaris project in primer!

[Gazzab]

alex_gray255 said:

If it is the candy red one you are talking about, then "requires work" is one way of putting it.

A lot of work is another.

Or a hell of a lot of work is another.

[DJR 7]

Gazzab said:

alex_gray255 said:

If it is the candy red one you are talking about, then "requires work" is one way of putting it.

A lot of work is another.

Or a hell of a lot of work is another.

As I said I've not seen it recently, am I right in saying its suffering body cracking?
I was told that on this conversion genuine sagaris panel were used and some of the joints have cracked.
What issues have you guys noted?
For obvious reasons I have an interest in your observations.
Pm if you'd rather
Darren

[Gazzab]

Dropped you a note re my observations. This particular car was designed for doing donuts and not to be a finely finished road car afaik.

[alex_gray255]

Gazzab said:

alex_gray255 said:

If it is the candy red one you are talking about, then "requires work" is one way of putting it.

A lot of work is another.

Or a hell of a lot of work is another.

Amen to that

Not something to take on without serious, very serious consideration.

[DJR 7]

Cheers Gary I've replied.
30k is a lot of money if its not tip top .... Guess that's why it's not sold.
D

[mr shifty]

DJR 7 said:

That's a pic I haven't seen, the parts are fabricated by plasticman (Dave Hillis) he takes moulds from original panels.
It's worth baring in mind that he is able to supply panels for most of the TVR range and they are of a very high quality, as you probably saw ?
If you happen to have anymore pics of the car I'd be grateful if you could post them up.
Cheers
Darren

That was the only picture I took I'm afraid. The fact that I failed to notice it was anything other than a standard/original Sag is testament to the quality of the bodywork. Otherwise I'd have taken a few more photos.

[cheeky]

Gazzab said:

Dropped you a note re my observations. This particular car was designed for doing donuts and not to be a finely finished road car afaik.

I would also be very interested in your thoughts if you don't mind. From the pics it looks nice!

[Gazzab]

cheeky said:

I would also be very interested in your thoughts if you don't mind. From the pics it looks nice!

Not much to say. IMHO it needs cash spent to make it worth considering eg needs gaps, paint, interior and engine sorted afaik

[DJR 7]

It's taking shape

[natben]

It is going to look fantastic when finished, great choice of colour.

[DJR 7]

Thanks George, I'm chuffed with the result
D

[BuzzBillsberry]

Looking good Darren, any orange based colour is the right colour for the sag and it's the ultimate sag now the roof comes off...it's what TVR are about IMHO

Buzz

[DJR 7]

BuzzBillsberry said:

Looking good Darren, any orange based colour is the right colour for the sag and it's the ultimate sag now the roof comes off...it's what TVR are about IMHO

Buzz

Cheers Buzz
Having a blank canvas is actually quite daunting! Dozens of colours crossed my mind but I kept coming back
To Arancio ..... Guess that means it was the right one :-)

[DJR 7]

A couple more

[loud430]

you must be over the moon Darren, that looks awesome!

[DJR 7]

loud430 said:

you must be over the moon Darren, that looks awesome!

Thanks Paul,
Can't wait to get it back!!

[Dave_M]

Looks awesome!!

We may have to toast this with a beer at the weekend (but don't miss the train...)

[DJR 7]

Dave_M said:

Looks awesome!!

We may have to toast this with a beer at the weekend (but don't miss the train...)

Dave you'll be pleased to hear that Claire is coming along to keep an eye on you!
I've told her you're a bad influence :-)
See you Saturday
D

[BuzzBillsberry]

DJR 7 said:

Dave you'll be pleased to hear that Claire is coming along to keep an eye on you!
I've told her you're a bad influence :-)
See you Saturday
D

Lol

Buzz

[cheeky]

BuzzBillsberry said:

Looking good Darren, any orange based colour is the right colour for the sag and it's the ultimate sag now the roof comes off...

... apart from not being a Sag of course!

Can you tell I'm planning on getting an original one?

Gotta say, though, that I LOVE the arancio pearl and you are doing something very similar with this project to what I'd do for a long-term keeper. In fact I'm tempted to do that alongside the "original"; and it would be a Sagamora LS7 (but ideally with a convertible roof that doesn't require a panel to muck up the boot space!). Your colour would be one of the ones at the top of my list.