system6 Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Hi just finished stripping car.....decision time ,...every panel needs work/replacing , wondering wether to have a go buying the new panels and welding them my-self never before done anybody work/repairs before (its going to be very slow and no doubt very frustrating if i do it my self and can't really gaurantee it will be right then), ...or should i bite the bullet and take it to my local classic car repairer (who has not had any experiance in triumph's) and spend the money, what could i expect to pay for the second option Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegt6 Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 8940 wrote:Hiwhat could i expect to pay for the second option ThanksErrr......a lot :P Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byakk0 Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 do you have the time, tools, and/or know-how to do the work yourself?How is your supply of money and desire to learn? Don't forget about space.Doing the work yourself is rewarding, IMHO, but is time consuming. I started my resto with none of the above aside from desire. I have since bought a lot of tools and learned how to weld and some panel beating as well.Just take it slow and practice off the car. Read lots of rebuild websites for Spitfires and GT6's and you will get a good idea of what you need to do.The trade-off for having someone else do it for it time. It may cost a lot, but a good shop can get you the body back in a timely manner. (as opposed to the 18+ years I've spent doing it myself, little time, little money, lots of learning curve). But, don't let my lengthy resto scare you. Some folks around here have knocked out an excellent garage resto in as little as a year.Obviously, the more time and money you have to throw at it, the quicker you will be able to get the car completed.Before: (about 1995)CurrentSorry , link no longer available <--my restoSorry , link no longer available <-- a fine exampe of a 1 year-resto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
junkuser Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 If you get it done, use someone experienced with GT6s or at least Spitfires.They will know where problems lie, how to dismantle and repair, where to get any parts required and which parts more economical to fabricate rather than replace with what is available.A lot of time (cost) will be saved if you use someone who knows these cars. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
byakk0 Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 Mention where you are located. Perhaps someone knows a good triumph mechanic in your area, or at least a local club you could seek the advice of. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
system6 Posted May 26, 2014 Author Share Posted May 26, 2014 7952 wrote:Mention where you are located. Perhaps someone knows a good triumph mechanic in your area, or at least a local club you could seek the advice of.Hi I'm located in South East Wales,.....so if anybody could recommend a good triumph restorer for the body work it would be greatly appreciated Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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