Outsourcing my build, any recommendations??
Outsourcing my build, any recommendations??
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robm3

Original Poster:

4,930 posts

256 months

Thursday 22nd November 2007
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Brought a 1/3 completed kit but work, wife and 2 kids under 2 has meant I haven't had time to go near it for four weeks.
Options are:
Revise my build schedule to oh, around 5 years at this rate OR
Outsource/hire someone to complete certain parts (as finance allows).

This may be unholy talk on this forum but anyone got any recommendations*??

Cheers,
Robin.

*Ditching work, wife or kids is not an option

gtr-gaz

5,281 posts

275 months

Friday 23rd November 2007
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If money is not a problem, then have a word with the factory. They can give you a price for any part of the build you are unable to, or reluctant to do yourself.
Sounds pricey, I know, but they can do the work in a fraction of the time in takes most others to do.

Failing that, try one of the lads who used to work there. I think he has set up on his own?

highflyer

1,901 posts

255 months

Friday 23rd November 2007
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YO dude, spending too much time in the garage on the build, and it may not be you doin the ditching, I have a number for an assist if you want it, give me a yell via e;mail cheers Russ. Probably the same person Gaz has mentioned.

Stig

11,823 posts

313 months

Friday 23rd November 2007
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If only I had the space these days, I'd be tempted!

Alas, no more workshop frown

bluesatin

3,115 posts

301 months

Friday 23rd November 2007
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stig

what happened to your workshop?

TuxMan

9,011 posts

267 months

Friday 23rd November 2007
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mmmmmmmmm....might give me something to do over the winter months !!!!

robm3

Original Poster:

4,930 posts

256 months

Friday 23rd November 2007
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The chap who left the factory to set up on his own sounds interesting, anyone have his email/contact details?
Ideal scenario for me is that someone could give me a day or two a month for a good rate at my location (Aldridge, West Midlands) with me standing there handing spanners and generally looking like one.

I did speak to the factory but their rates are rather high (but around market value for mechanics I guess).

Anyhow, still open for idea's, drop me an email.
Cheers,
Rob.

robm3

Original Poster:

4,930 posts

256 months

Friday 23rd November 2007
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highflyer said:
YO dude, spending too much time in the garage on the build, and it may not be you doin the ditching, I have a number for an assist if you want it, give me a yell via e;mail cheers Russ. Probably the same person Gaz has mentioned.
Ah, it says this user doesn't permit emails!

Stig

11,823 posts

313 months

Friday 23rd November 2007
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bluesatin said:
stig

what happened to your workshop?
Couldn't justify the rent given that I didn't really have a use for it anymore. Once the Mustang mods were done, I built a large shed in the garden and moved everything back home!

My brother is out of the car business too these days (now developing property - great timing eh wink ) so we gave up the lease.

My mate is still there next door though.

kylemrushall

1,922 posts

233 months

Friday 23rd November 2007
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you have pm

deadscoob

2,265 posts

289 months

Saturday 24th November 2007
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Hi,

I'd be very interested in this persons number too, I need a kickstart....

Thanks

GTWayne

4,595 posts

246 months

Saturday 24th November 2007
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Are you boys referring to SSS by any chance? I was lucky, VERY lucky ( Lucky W?, nah, sounds like a ranch or something equally unappealing yes ) as most know and had Clive build my car for an extremely modest rate but alas, he has since fled these shores for a new and more rewarding life in Canada thumbup. SSS is most definitely the man you want to use. He is clever, quick, meticulous and above all else, a very nice fella. He is situated in Nuneaton and so geographically, quite close.

SlackBlevens

117 posts

226 months

Saturday 24th November 2007
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Hi Rob

I'll ask the chap building mine if he fancies another one! We're in the Midlands too!

All the best
Darren

GTRCLIVE

4,193 posts

312 months

Saturday 24th November 2007
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I would be able to do it... If you can get the stuff here !!!!

highflyer

1,901 posts

255 months

Saturday 24th November 2007
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Yo Wayne, glad to see you are still with us, yes I was refering to SSS and have passed the information on, hope you are well, regards Russell.


Whats the latest on the motor ??

gadgeroonie

5,362 posts

265 months

Saturday 24th November 2007
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ask to speak to Mark at Rapid GB

http://www.rapid-gb.co.uk/

robm3

Original Poster:

4,930 posts

256 months

Monday 26th November 2007
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Thankin ye for the responses!
Will follow up this week.
Robin.