Bonnet conversion SE

[macky17]

Got a quote from Bespoke - is there anywhere else worth asking before I book it in? Based in Essex. Thanks folks.

[Milky400]

could be interested in seeing if Alan Howell wants a trip down south and do a few at once, may save a few quid. Depends when you're thinking of having it done

[macky17]

Milky400 said:

could be interested in seeing if Alan Howell wants a trip down south and do a few at once, may save a few quid. Depends when you're thinking of having it done

I'm flexible - no rush. What does he charge? Is he well respected?

[coco79]

macky17 said:

Got a quote from Bespoke - is there anywhere else worth asking before I book it in? Based in Essex. Thanks folks.

TVR Central..they did mine

[macky17]

Yeah that's too much of a hike for me though.

[nawarne]

Alan Howell gets great reviews on here and on the TVRCC forums.

Believe he uses a ball joint for the hinge(s)....The modification is pretty non-invasive!

He lives somewhere in the NE, but I believe he will travel if there are enough customers "darn sarf" to make the travel worth while.

Nick

[Daggsy]

Allan is a top guy, living in the Great North East.

He has done a lot of bonnet conversions including ours (an early one).

He will probably be along soon.

P/M me for contact details but he often has info on P/H parts & Spares.

[macky17]

I've found Allan's details and emailed him regarding a trip south. Will report back if it's relevant to anyone's plans.

[TUS 2 CON]

I might be interested if he's heading this way

[Mr.T]

I cannot praise Alan enough for doing this work.
Yes, for some, his location up North is not around the corner. For me it was a 550 mile round trip in a day, but well worth it.
I left home at 5am on a Saturday morning, arrived at Alan's home at around 9.30'ish, Alan got to work and carried out my bonnet conversion (complete with tea & biscuits provided by his wife), I was back on the road shortly after mid-day, and back home by 5pm..... and the car was awesome throughout the trip and a pleasure to drive.
In honesty the opportunity to give the car a good run was the primary reason for going to Alan, as opposed to him coming to me, but I enjoyed every minute, and the conversion is fantastic.

[Tonymg]

Photos please...

[macky17]

Ok I have a price from Allan. If there are two or more of us it might be possible to bring it down a little. I'm flexible on timing, as I think is he. PM me anyone who's potentially in, please.
Niall

[Mr.T]

Pictures.....

[Mr.T]

More pics.....never been a techy !!

[Mr.T]

....another....

[Mr.T]

...last one..!

[Jurgen Schmidt]

I like it very much, and am tempted.

From a security perspective, how does this work - After the conversion, can 'anyone' just open the bonnet? Or is it locked somehow?

Does it affect how the guys service the car, or is it more convenient for them too?

Would you have to declare it on your car insurance renewal as a modification?

[Mr.T]

From a security perspective - yes I guess anyone could open it.....if they know how!, although you can still lock it if you choose with the originally supplied key.

Doesn't affect the servicing, probably makes it a little easier ?.

I haven't mentioned it at insurance renewal as a modification, to be honest, hadn't though of it as such?.

[Daggsy]

[quote=Mr.T]I cannot praise Alan enough for doing this work.
Yes, for some, his location up North is not around the corner. For me it was a 550 mile round trip in a day, but well worth it.

Well Well Well, another convert to the magic that is The Tees Valley Region.

[keith24]

macky17 said:

Ok I have a price from Allan. If there are two or more of us it might be possible to bring it down a little. I'm flexible on timing, as I think is he. PM me anyone who's potentially in, please.
Niall

Hi Macky, I'm also talking to Allan via email. I'm by Stratford upon Avon so a bit of a diversion from the North but it could work!