Paint & Carpets
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whats the mechanicals like,CHASSIS go over that with a fine tooth comb FOR CORROSION,better still take someone who knows these cars,especially if you have convinced yourself you want it,be careful though im not trying to patronize you, but you could get your fingers burnt BIG TIME, beware.Good luck,as V8 devil said it may be worth paying extra for the right car.
A carpet set from coverdale is £375 for the decent quality, or £294 for the basic quality. You would have to fit yourself.
As for respray, I think that costs can vary enourmously. If you are to do this on a budget I would guess that a "reasonable quality" job could be had at a "reasonable price". You'd just have to get on the phone and ask around the various bodyshops.
As for respray, I think that costs can vary enourmously. If you are to do this on a budget I would guess that a "reasonable quality" job could be had at a "reasonable price". You'd just have to get on the phone and ask around the various bodyshops.
Edited by paulga on Saturday 17th February 17:29
Chelsea boy said:
I am just about to buy a Chimera 97, Paintwork and carpets are tatty.
Could anyone advise me the sort of cash I need to part with for a complete respray and new carpets.
Could anyone advise me the sort of cash I need to part with for a complete respray and new carpets.
But you need to ask yourself what else is tatty chelsea boy,im hoping you bag a bargain but if this stuff as been allowed to get like this, what else as been allowed to decay,just be careful thats still good money,and a bad one will suck that amount again and more.
What about this one, www.pistonheads.com/sales/115685.htm, looks nice and a 99 for a good price. It's not mine by the way although mine is up for grabs too but a little over your budget. Might be worth finding the extra rather than paying to get yours running right.
Edited by V8 Devil on Saturday 17th February 19:30
I'll re-stress what "that daddy" has said, carpets and interior bits do tend to suffer a little with water ingress.
A cheap chimaera isn't potentially a bad one, however the main checks are the chassis and mechanicals.
Chassis - make sure you have a good look underneath, prodding and poking well, especially directly infront of the rear wheels, along the side bits (outriggers) and the bits directly behind the front wheels.
Mechanicals - Pretty bompbroof if serviced and generally looked after, you can 'feel' a good car, and anything that doesn't sound right probably isn't.
How bad is the paintwork? Could a spray of a panel eradicate the need of a full spray?
Good luck.
A cheap chimaera isn't potentially a bad one, however the main checks are the chassis and mechanicals.
Chassis - make sure you have a good look underneath, prodding and poking well, especially directly infront of the rear wheels, along the side bits (outriggers) and the bits directly behind the front wheels.
Mechanicals - Pretty bompbroof if serviced and generally looked after, you can 'feel' a good car, and anything that doesn't sound right probably isn't.
How bad is the paintwork? Could a spray of a panel eradicate the need of a full spray?
Good luck.
In my experience, the majority of TVR owners take great care over their 'pride and joy'. Hence, any non-'mint' car should be approached with caution. Although not necessarily 100% accurate, IMO it is fair to say there is probably a pretty good correlation between the cosmetic state of the car and how it has generally been treated throughout it's life. For instance, would anyone like to bet it has religiously been warmed up prior to use? Of course, there are always exceptions - perhaps the previous owners have spent the money to keep it up to scratch mechanically rather than cosmetically.
When I bought my Chimaera (privately) I paid for an expert check-over; £250 well-spent as far as I'm concerned, even though nothing major was picked up. Also, if you can, check the service history with the garages themselves - it is possible that not all stamps on the 'full service' pages of the service book were actually full services.
Best of luck in your car-hunting!
When I bought my Chimaera (privately) I paid for an expert check-over; £250 well-spent as far as I'm concerned, even though nothing major was picked up. Also, if you can, check the service history with the garages themselves - it is possible that not all stamps on the 'full service' pages of the service book were actually full services.
Best of luck in your car-hunting!
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