grahamc Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Any interesting long term classic/semi classic projects being done? I have a few I want, but sadly the bank balance does not match my wants I am also lacking in space to store them 1970s Nissan Skyline - Hakosuka 1970s Datsun 240z 1960s Ford Mustang - Eleanor 1990s Mercedes G Wagon 1970s Prosche 911 - RSR replica Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonk Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Currently restoring an E type roadster, pics and bit of a thread on here.Don't underestimate the cost in time and money to do it right. All I can say is think of a budget, double it and then double it again. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AliveBoy Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 (edited) There's an E-type on here somewhere Edit: doh! too late Edited March 24, 2014 by AliveBoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbitstew Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 What LeonK said. Once you start working on something you`ll find all sorts of hidden costs and end up spending a fortune. Ive a few projects in my garage - a 1987 Renault 5 GT Turbo, a couple of old Mini`s incl a Mini Cooper as well as some motorbikes. Problem I have is just finding the time to work on them, so they are all pretty much on the back burner atm, probably until I retire at this rate. I did manage to spend some time on a couple of my motorbikes last year so they are MOT`d and on the road, but thats about it really. Ive always fancied a late 70`s Lotus Esprit and a 77 Bandit Transam. Unfortunately with the trans ams they seem to have rocketed up in price over the last few years so by the time I get the time/space to buy one it will probably cost me an arm & a leg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 I have an 86 Mini on hold and when/if I get that finished the next project is a 350 Roadster, not a classic but still a project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 A 1927 Austin ulster with a tiny supercharger and a racing works engine. Should be back on the road this year fingers crossed. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted March 24, 2014 Author Share Posted March 24, 2014 Currently restoring an E type roadster, pics and bit of a thread on here.Don't underestimate the cost in time and money to do it right. All I can say is think of a budget, double it and then double it again. awesome..... link? budget is the big thing.... I just usually add a zero What LeonK said. Once you start working on something you`ll find all sorts of hidden costs and end up spending a fortune. Ive a few projects in my garage - a 1987 Renault 5 GT Turbo, a couple of old Mini`s incl a Mini Cooper as well as some motorbikes. Problem I have is just finding the time to work on them, so they are all pretty much on the back burner atm, probably until I retire at this rate. I did manage to spend some time on a couple of my motorbikes last year so they are MOT`d and on the road, but thats about it really. Ive always fancied a late 70`s Lotus Esprit and a 77 Bandit Transam. Unfortunately with the trans ams they seem to have rocketed up in price over the last few years so by the time I get the time/space to buy one it will probably cost me an arm & a leg. defintely agree and I know that they will take massive money and time, just trying to decide which to go for, etc. I have an 86 Mini on hold and when/if I get that finished the next project is a 350 Roadster, not a classic but still a project what happened to the Datsun Z that you picked up on here?? A 1927 Austin ulster with a tiny supercharger and a racing works engine. Should be back on the road this year fingers crossed. how long has it taken? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 The 260, that was a while ago - I didn't have the space at the time so it went to a friend who restored it enough to get it on the road and MOT'd he was using it as a daily Unfortunately he hit a rough patch and split with his partner, had to move and no longer had a garage so he sold it on. It went to a buyer in Saudi but via a concourse restoration garage apparently a £20K complete ground up rebuild - but I never saw or heard about it after they collected it from my mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted March 24, 2014 Author Share Posted March 24, 2014 The 260, that was a while ago - I didn't have the space at the time so it went to a friend who restored it enough to get it on the road and MOT'd he was using it as a daily Unfortunately he hit a rough patch and split with his partner, had to move and no longer had a garage so he sold it on. It went to a buyer in Saudi but via a concourse restoration garage apparently a £20K complete ground up rebuild - but I never saw or heard about it after they collected it from my mate Thats a shame..... at least it got built!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne370Z Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Now that I`m not working and got plenty of time on my hands and the weather is getting a little warmer I`m determined to get the MGF back on the road that`s just been sitting in the garage for the last 5 years. Made first start last week with a new battery but further progress will now be interrupted by 2 weeks in the Dominican Republic - roll on Wednesday morning ...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leonk Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Currently restoring an E type roadster, pics and bit of a thread on here.Don't underestimate the cost in time and money to do it right. All I can say is think of a budget, double it and then double it again. awesome..... link? http://www.350z-uk.c...-dec-23rd-2013/ Last update Dec 23rd, didn't realise it was that long ago. But as others have said, time is a big factor for me. I've given up on setting a completion date, though I would like to at least get the shell etc painted this year. Just as an example of costs spiraling, the general quide to whether the space frame front end is ok is to shake them and see if they rattle, ie small flakes of rust inside the tubing. ( you can have them x rayed as well ) The frames themselves will look absolutely fine but are weakened by the internal rust. Do you risk such an important part of the structure of the car? Can you check them while still on the car......... no. Guess what mine rattle when removed. No problem they are only £2,500. Bonnet £6,000 You get the idea and the annoying thing is it's not like treating yourself to nice shiny bits, it's all extra money to be found from somewhere for stuff you didn't intend replacing. Hutsons and even more so Eagle, will tell you that to restore an E type properly now will cost you somewhere in the region of £100k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Any interesting long term classic/semi classic projects being done? I have a few I want, but sadly the bank balance does not match my wants I am also lacking in space to store them 1970s Nissan Skyline - Hakosuka 1970s Datsun 240z 1960s Ford Mustang - Eleanor 1990s Mercedes G Wagon 1970s Prosche 911 - RSR replica Would love a nice classic project, if i had the time and cash and space (although not a classic) i would like to do another Rx7 build, but it would be from the ground up so i wasnt completely paranoid of things going wrong, best of the best parts wise but still staying twin turbo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 (edited) A 1927 Austin ulster with a tiny supercharger and a racing works engine. Should be back on the road this year fingers crossed. how long has it taken? Don't ask lol, it was the first car dad owned. It was on the road for a long time but has been up in the garage sitting idle for too long so I want to help change that. Here is a pic in its hayday And here's dad doing a charity event from lands end to john o groats Wonder if the zed shed will be able to help me sought this one out lol Edited March 24, 2014 by Will370z 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Humpy Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 That is awesome Will, I remember you talking about this in Wales last year. That would be brilliant if you could get that back to it's former self! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Will370z Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Yeah, I just hope I still fit in it to drive lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mopedmark Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 Brilliant Will Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keyser Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 (edited) You and dad do love them convertibles Will Edited March 24, 2014 by Keyser 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted March 24, 2014 Author Share Posted March 24, 2014 Currently restoring an E type roadster, pics and bit of a thread on here.Don't underestimate the cost in time and money to do it right. All I can say is think of a budget, double it and then double it again. awesome..... link? http://www.350z-uk.c...-dec-23rd-2013/ Last update Dec 23rd, didn't realise it was that long ago. But as others have said, time is a big factor for me. I've given up on setting a completion date, though I would like to at least get the shell etc painted this year. Just as an example of costs spiraling, the general quide to whether the space frame front end is ok is to shake them and see if they rattle, ie small flakes of rust inside the tubing. ( you can have them x rayed as well ) The frames themselves will look absolutely fine but are weakened by the internal rust. Do you risk such an important part of the structure of the car? Can you check them while still on the car......... no. Guess what mine rattle when removed. No problem they are only £2,500. Bonnet £6,000 You get the idea and the annoying thing is it's not like treating yourself to nice shiny bits, it's all extra money to be found from somewhere for stuff you didn't intend replacing. Hutsons and even more so Eagle, will tell you that to restore an E type properly now will cost you somewhere in the region of £100k. Nice will read the project thread tomorrow A 1927 Austin ulster with a tiny supercharger and a racing works engine. Should be back on the road this year fingers crossed. how long has it taken? Don't ask lol, it was the first car dad owned. It was on the road for a long time but has been up in the garage sitting idle for too long so I want to help change that. Here is a pic in its hayday And here's dad doing a charity event from lands end to john o groats Wonder if the zed shed will be able to help me sought this one out lol WOW!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stutopia Posted March 24, 2014 Share Posted March 24, 2014 I'm desperate to get involved on a project but have no space, trying to remedy that with a house, but imagine that might chomp up some of DI. Nothing amazing just a track toy would be ace. I'm going to Florida later this year, I'd hate to find an old muscle car and have to ship it back to the UK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted March 25, 2014 Author Share Posted March 25, 2014 I'm desperate to get involved on a project but have no space, trying to remedy that with a house, but imagine that might chomp up some of DI. Nothing amazing just a track toy would be ace. I'm going to Florida later this year, I'd hate to find an old muscle car and have to ship it back to the UK That should be relatively easy to do Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahamc Posted March 26, 2014 Author Share Posted March 26, 2014 Currently restoring an E type roadster, pics and bit of a thread on here.Don't underestimate the cost in time and money to do it right. All I can say is think of a budget, double it and then double it again. awesome..... link? http://www.350z-uk.c...-dec-23rd-2013/ Last update Dec 23rd, didn't realise it was that long ago. But as others have said, time is a big factor for me. I've given up on setting a completion date, though I would like to at least get the shell etc painted this year. Just as an example of costs spiraling, the general quide to whether the space frame front end is ok is to shake them and see if they rattle, ie small flakes of rust inside the tubing. ( you can have them x rayed as well ) The frames themselves will look absolutely fine but are weakened by the internal rust. Do you risk such an important part of the structure of the car? Can you check them while still on the car......... no. Guess what mine rattle when removed. No problem they are only £2,500. Bonnet £6,000 You get the idea and the annoying thing is it's not like treating yourself to nice shiny bits, it's all extra money to be found from somewhere for stuff you didn't intend replacing. Hutsons and even more so Eagle, will tell you that to restore an E type properly now will cost you somewhere in the region of £100k. awesome build, some very pricey work there!! I know 911 porsches are the same.... been offered a rather decent 280z which I am giving serious thought to - only downside is LHD, but its been in the same family since 1977 no rust, no respray Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsexr Posted March 26, 2014 Share Posted March 26, 2014 (edited) Little project in the garage RD 350 LC Edited March 26, 2014 by gsexr 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rabbitstew Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Little project in the garage RD 350 LC Luvely jubbily. I used to have an RD350YPVS and it was cracking fun. Well... until some bloke in a porsche pulled out in front of me and the insurance wrote it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jetpilot Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 Little project in the garage RD 350 LC Always wanted an Rd500, the boys at the local yam garage apparently still have a handful in crates 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gsexr Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 (edited) Mangaed to buy a NOS tank for it cost me a fortune but worth it i think Edited March 27, 2014 by gsexr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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