Griffith 500 needs a LOT of TLC
Discussion
I have just been to see my mates Griff 500. The wiring burnt out for a second time some years ago and he threw a cover over it and its been sat since. Having just completed renovating his house he asked me to come take a look at the car and see what could be done.
A full body off refurb to as good as new is the plan. I think we can bring this one back.
A proper polish might save the paint
The interior just needs a scrub up
This can be cleaned up. Should be fine.
The chassis will be completely stripped and new outriggers fitted.
A full body off refurb to as good as new is the plan. I think we can bring this one back.
A proper polish might save the paint
The interior just needs a scrub up
This can be cleaned up. Should be fine.
The chassis will be completely stripped and new outriggers fitted.
My mate has no intention of selling it. We want to do it proud and bring it back to its former glory.
I only know Chimaera values. I would think this being a Griff 500 will still be worth a considerable sum in this state.
After 12 months work it should be up there with the best of them.
I only know Chimaera values. I would think this being a Griff 500 will still be worth a considerable sum in this state.
After 12 months work it should be up there with the best of them.
DangerousDerek said:
My mate has no intention of selling it. We want to do it proud and bring it back to its former glory.
I only know Chimaera values. I would think this being a Griff 500 will still be worth a considerable sum in this state.
After 12 months work it should be up there with the best of them.
yes, I was just trying to quantify ' considerable sum' as I say I wasn't expecting this one to be for sale, just a view on the economics on buying and restoring vs one in good shape.I only know Chimaera values. I would think this being a Griff 500 will still be worth a considerable sum in this state.
After 12 months work it should be up there with the best of them.
DangerousDerek said:
andy43 said:
It's a good colour scheme, and it's got pas - I reckon 17 to 20 when done. As it stands, maybe 10, 12? No accident damage is a big plus.
PAS?A northerner owns this car, not a girl.
And
Snails on the dashboard
It does have the pas reservoir in the engine bay - or is that to keep t'ot pot warm int'winter?
Think it will require a lot of work and effort, but the result will be very satisfying.......thb the amount of money needed to do this rebuild will be 'limited' (which does not mean 'little')
Kindly keep us updated of the rebuild, pictures always appreciated.......
Frank
Kindly keep us updated of the rebuild, pictures always appreciated.......
Frank
Edited by bluezeeland on Monday 29th June 19:07
andy43 said:
It's a good colour scheme, and it's got pas - I reckon 17 to 20 when done. As it stands, maybe 10, 12? No accident damage is a big plus.
10-12k for that would be a steal in my opinion (yes I also know it's not for sale), based on the photos it looks more like lots of hard graft rather than lots of hard cash.....It'll probably end up with Nitrous though......
ChilliWhizz said:
10-12k for that would be a steal in my opinion (yes I also know it's not for sale), based on the photos it looks more like lots of hard graft rather than lots of hard cash.....
It'll probably end up with Nitrous though......
A nice thought but we wont be adding nitrous. This is going to stay completely standard.It'll probably end up with Nitrous though......
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