TVR S chassis

[garypTVRS3]

Hi folks,

Got my car inspected by a local classic restorer, fortunately the chassis isn't much worse than expected in that there is one small hole in one outrigger tube, two body mounts that need replaced and 3 or 4 suspension mounts - the rest is OK. The benefit of buying a car that's lived down south!

So I want to save the chassis, protect it for future use, hence I'm thinking of getting it galvanised (if that's good enough for north sea rigs it should be good enough for central scotland weather!

The galvaniser has asked how much the chassis weighs... hmm, anyone know how much the S chassis weighs?

Also, the restorer quoted a significantly large number of hours for removing the body and then replacing it when the chassis comes back, seems a bit on the heavy side though maybe not, I don't really know... anyone give me an idea of the number of hours labour to remove the body? Then how many putting back on (which I guess will be more to take time to align everything right)?

Thanks,

Gary

[garypTVRS3]

The chassis isn't bad just needs a few wee bits here and there. I intend to keep her a good while hence want to make sure the chassis is done right and lasts. Galvanising only costs about £300 including shot blasting, no more than paint or powder coat so why not? Then the job is done once, no worries.

[garypTVRS3]

Steve_D said:

If the company you have spoken to has not done the job before then I fear they may have underestimated the job.

Edited by Steve_D on Sunday 24th September 19:07

Based on what they quoted they haven't underestimated! Could build a car from scratch in the hours they quoted!

The rust is on and around the front body supports, behind the front wheels, look like water traps...

[garypTVRS3]

Le TVR said:

Mine looked pristine - until the body was removed. Another vote for Rich at Southways, who did mine.

You're scaring me! ...