Tasmin 200
Tasmin 200
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kfozz

Original Poster:

94 posts

244 months

Sunday 8th April 2007
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I am joining the wedgies with a Tasmin 200 to keep my Taimar company.It needs restoration following a front end impact but should be on the road by the end of the month.
The suspension feels even harder than the Taimar, is this normal or has it been modified?

jagdpanther

19,633 posts

248 months

Sunday 8th April 2007
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kfozz said:
I am joining the wedgies with a Tasmin 200 to keep my Taimar company.It needs restoration following a front end impact but should be on the road by the end of the month.
The suspension feels even harder than the Taimar, is this normal or has it been modified?


Its not the Tasmin in Seacroft is it? A red FHC?

kfozz

Original Poster:

94 posts

244 months

Sunday 8th April 2007
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Hi
Yes, thats the one, do you know any history

thanks

Keith

jagdpanther

19,633 posts

248 months

Sunday 8th April 2007
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kfozz said:
Hi
Yes, thats the one, do you know any history

thanks

Keith


I was going to buy it, but it was too far gone for my taste

I dont know a massive amount of history only it was previously registered abroad, but unsure of what country. Was involved in hit and run in November-ish to which end the insurance paid out as a total loss and let him have the car back

I hope you've had a good look around the front chassis as I think it will need pulling on the passenger side as it looked like the wishbone mounting had been pushed in and the chassis rail running down the side of the engine!

TET mouldings have all the GRP parts you will need for around £800

Good luck with it mate, she could be a cracking little car with time and effort yes

Just out of curiosity...how much did he let it go for????

kfozz

Original Poster:

94 posts

244 months

Sunday 8th April 2007
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Hi
I have already cut out and replaced the damaged chassis tubes and realigned the suspension.
I got a replacement nose section and front bumper off ebay and have started the fibreglass repairs.
I paid £500 for it, may be a bit over the top but I liked the condition of the rest of the car. It needs some of the halfords bling removing and some light restoration inside but the engine, chassis (apart from the front corner) and suspension are in good condition. Should be on the road by the end of the month then rolling restoration for the rest of its life like the Taimar!

regards
Keith
PS see you tomorrow night at the Railway

jagdpanther

19,633 posts

248 months

Monday 9th April 2007
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kfozz said:
Hi
I have already cut out and replaced the damaged chassis tubes and realigned the suspension.
I got a replacement nose section and front bumper off ebay and have started the fibreglass repairs.
I paid £500 for it, may be a bit over the top but I liked the condition of the rest of the car. It needs some of the halfords bling removing and some light restoration inside but the engine, chassis (apart from the front corner) and suspension are in good condition. Should be on the road by the end of the month then rolling restoration for the rest of its life like the Taimar!

regards
Keith
PS see you tomorrow night at the Railway


Fantastic..I was looking at paying around £500 if he would, but he wanted nearer a grand.....never going to happen!

Glad you've sorted the chassis rails already matey, you dont cock about do ya

She'll be a damn fine car when shes sorted Keith, I was impressed when she fired up first time in god knows how many months!!!

At least its not going to be scrapped now thumbup

Seeya later on