Our new tuscan

[duntus]

I had a chimeara for six years me and my son james always wanted a tuscan,he sadly passed away in 2006 he was only 16 in a motobike crash. I want to have his nickname DUFFY on the plate as and when i can aford it. Weve just got a none runner tvr tuscan 3.6, 2003, had a lot more gone wrong than expected but we are getting there.Done engine mounts,done slave,done brake master,done clutch master,we know need a clutch?.We also need to upgrade to gaz shocks and need new discs pads all round.This is a picture of matthew my younger son holding a picture of james at the cementry along side our car. We are doing this for james he would of loved this car. RIP James.

Edited by duntus on Sunday 10th May 11:23

Edited by duntus on Sunday 10th May 11:25

[D14 AYS]

Hi Colin,

As a father of 4 including 2 teenage boys, my heart goes out to you, every time my sons go out in their cars I am always uneasy. Having owned a Tuscan and the delight my boys have had going in it you have to get this car sorted so you can enjoy it.

One of the last jobs I did on my Tuscan was to change the discs and pads all round and knowing how expensive they were I purchased a brand new set of drilled and vented rear discs (Very reasonable from the bay.)in case I ever needed them in the future (Highly unlikely I will ever use them.) With this in mind I will gladly let you have them free of charge. Please mail me your address and I will stick them in the post for you if you want them.

I know this was not the object of your post, but sometimes reading other peoples heartbreaking stories, can give you a reality check and make you realise how lucky you are.

Dean

[BDM]

Wish you all the best with this project... Had a friends dad who did the same thing as you... ALl the luck...

[nelly1]

Nice one Colin!

She'll be a real beaut when she's finished - James would have been proud.

I take it bleeding the clutch didn't work then...

[S6 Devil]

Good luck with the project Colin, I hope you have many hours of enjoyment from it. They are magnificant cars and truly a wonderful tribute to your son.

"To live in hearts we leave behind is not to die".

Circuit supplies were the most keenly priced for pads when I was looking for them. http://www.circuitsupplies.com/

[TOV!E]

Colin, when you sort out the numberplates, please give me the opportunity to make the plates (foc of course) up for you. Gordon (lovelyplates.co.uk))

[G20RG B]

Well Done Dean,

What a great gesture...

A true gentleman.

[duntus]

TOV!E said:

Colin, when you sort out the numberplates, please give me the opportunity to make the plates (foc of course) up for you. Gordon (lovelyplates.co.uk))

Ok many thanks for that,its a long way of yet .

[Robertjp]

A touching story, Im sure duffy is watching with pleaseure as you progress with the project Tuscan.

All the best of luck,
Rob

[duntus]

D14 AYS said:

Hi Colin,

As a father of 4 including 2 teenage boys, my heart goes out to you, every time my sons go out in their cars I am always uneasy. Having owned a Tuscan and the delight my boys have had going in it you have to get this car sorted so you can enjoy it.

One of the last jobs I did on my Tuscan was to change the discs and pads all round and knowing how expensive they were I purchased a brand new set of drilled and vented rear discs (Very reasonable from the bay.)in case I ever needed them in the future (Highly unlikely I will ever use them.) With this in mind I will gladly let you have them free of charge. Please mail me your address and I will stick them in the post for you if you want them.

I know this was not the object of your post, but sometimes reading other peoples heartbreaking stories, can give you a reality check and make you realise how lucky you are.

Dean

Hi there whot are these rear discs colin 07711919568

[duntus]

duntus said:

I had a chimeara for six years me and my son james always wanted a tuscan,he sadly passed away in 2006 he was only 16 in a motobike crash. I want to have his nickname DUFFY on the plate as and when i can aford it. Weve just got a none runner tvr tuscan 3.6, 2003, had a lot more gone wrong than expected but we are getting there.Done engine mounts,done slave,done brake master,done clutch master,we know need a clutch?.We also need to upgrade to gaz shocks and need new discs pads all round.This is a picture of matthew my younger son holding a picture of james at the cementry along side our car. We are doing this for james he would of loved this car. RIP James.

Edited by duntus on Sunday 10th May 11:23

Edited by duntus on Sunday 10th May 11:25

Had clutch fitted,supplied by tvr power £515.00,fitted for £150.00. by my meachanic TVRDave. Finggers were broken x5. 07711919568. colin. She is running again.

Edited by duntus on Thursday 28th May 23:08

Edited by duntus on Sunday 31st May 10:31

[duntus]

duntus said:

duntus said:

I had a chimeara for six years me and my son james always wanted a tuscan,he sadly passed away in 2006 he was only 16 in a motobike crash. I want to have his nickname DUFFY on the plate as and when i can aford it. Weve just got a none runner tvr tuscan 3.6, 2003, had a lot more gone wrong than expected but we are getting there.Done engine mounts,done slave,done brake master,done clutch master,we know need a clutch?.We also need to upgrade to gaz shocks and need new discs pads all round.This is a picture of matthew my younger son holding a picture of james at the cementry along side our car. We are doing this for james he would of loved this car. RIP James.

Edited by duntus on Sunday 10th May 11:23

Edited by duntus on Sunday 10th May 11:25

Had clutch fitted,supplied by tvr power £515.00,fitted for £150.00. by my meachanic TVRDave. Finggers were broken x5. 07711919568. colin. She is running again.

Edited by duntus on Thursday 28th May 23:08

Edited by duntus on Sunday 31st May 10:31

The tuscan is up and running know,ive done engine mounts,slave,clutch,clutch master,brake master.Need to do upgrade on gaz shocks and front ap racing discs and pads and rears,then the geromertry.The car will be done then.If anyone wants a cheap mechanic and one that knows them inside out tvrdave is the one ,based in essex.contact colin on 07711919568. This was the best thing i done for me and the late james rip 1990-2006. The parts i have got from tvr power very reiliable and i found the cheapest with the next day delivery

Edited by duntus on Monday 8th June 21:50