I've had enough

[doc400sp]

We simply don't get the weather and if we do I'm just doing over the work I did last time,so being in a resonable state money wise I'm wondering what would I need to expect to pay if I take the bus to a restorer?

 

[Araon]

how longs a piece of string fella, gonna need some idea what needs doing, what youd like doing, what youd love to do but if the truth would be known is a dream and of course where in the world are you......

 

[Fortunate Son]

I got a few quotes for lower rear corners, outer sills, lower wheel arches, front wheel arch small repairs, lower front panel small repairs and paint outside all over (with me providing all repair panels) they ranged between £4500 and £8000 all quoted as minimums with "extra" for "unforseen extras". Hourly rate seems to be £30 to £40ish

Hence I borrowed my old man's Mig and have taught myself to cut, weld and grind! - has taken 12 months so far working outside at weekends but Im getting there now. I will still get someone to paint it though (Im looking at about £3K for that for an OK job)

Hope this helps

Cheers

FS

 

[doc400sp]

Thanks Guys,she's now booked in with a guy in Newtownards.not too far from Belfast and has a very good reputation.Price is kinda going to be evolving as he discovers what needs done.I've most parts bought so it will be mostly down to labour.

 

[pete nice]

I did the same thing. I got over half way through but just didn't have the time or mojo to finish it. I shipped it off to the painter & it came back spanking.

I had a good van to start with so wasn't silly money either.

I am glad I did it otherwise it would still be in bits in my garage now. It has sped up the resto no end.

 

[panchocrossover]

Thanks Guys,she's now booked in with a guy in Newtownards.not too far from Belfast and has a very good reputation.Price is kinda going to be evolving as he discovers what needs done.I've most parts bought so it will be mostly down to labour.

Alright bud, there's a guy in Derry/londenderry called owen shields, he does a fast tidy job and as he didn't do it full time he's well worth the money!!or there's dave in Armagh also very high standard of work!! If ya need anything parts wise I'm getting rid/ scrapping a crossover at the end of the week!!

 

[doc400sp]

Thanks Guys,she's now booked in with a guy in Newtownards.not too far from Belfast and has a very good reputation.Price is kinda going to be evolving as he discovers what needs done.I've most parts bought so it will be mostly down to labour.

Alright bud, there's a guy in Derry/londenderry called owen shields, he does a fast tidy job and as he didn't do it full time he's well worth the money!!or there's dave in Armagh also very high standard of work!! If ya need anything parts wise I'm getting rid/ scrapping a crossover at the end of the week!!

Yeah i seen your post on rule6 Pancho but I couldn't take the whole bus(no storage).If you do decide to scrap her I could do with a few parts though.Cheers Kevin.

 

[panchocrossover]

f there's any bits ya need that will still leave her rolling, give me a shout and your more than welcome to ravage her!

 

[Guest]

Thanks Guys,she's now booked in with a guy in Newtownards.not too far from Belfast and has a very good reputation.Price is kinda going to be evolving as he discovers what needs done.I've most parts bought so it will be mostly down to labour.

the only two people id trust over here are Owen Shields, who does a top job as mentioned and John Massey in Newtonards, who i assume you are with.

...Dont go near anyone else.... :wink:

 

[doc400sp]

Thanks Guys,she's now booked in with a guy in Newtownards.not too far from Belfast and has a very good reputation.Price is kinda going to be evolving as he discovers what needs done.I've most parts bought so it will be mostly down to labour.

the only two people id trust over here are Owen Shields, who does a top job as mentioned and John Massey in Newtonards, who i assume you are with.

...Dont go near anyone else.... :wink:

Was going to use Owen but I was put on to John who is alot closer.Went down and had a look at some of his work.Very very impressed.

 

[doc400sp]

f there's any bits ya need that will still leave her rolling, give me a shout and your more than welcome to ravage her!

Cheers Pancho but the wheels were top of my list.The rims I have are bent.

 

[panchocrossover]

Dude if their narrow 5 your after u can swop your bent 1's for mine?? I just need it on wheels to get it onto the trailer!! Haybe even have a full set spare at my dads place!!

 

[doc400sp]

Dude if their narrow 5 your after u can swop your bent 1's for mine?? I just need it on wheels to get it onto the trailer!! Haybe even have a full set spare at my dads place!!

Yeah narrow 5's.The ones I have will hold air for a couple of days so would do for getting her onto a trailer.PM me your number and I'll give you a shout tomorrow.

 

[Guest]

have you got a complete bus for scrapping pancho?

 

[panchocrossover]

Pretty much dube, I've taken bits an bobs of it but there's most of it there!! Anything u need bud?

 

[doc400sp]

Huge thank you to Pancho.Cheers for the wheels Dude

 

[doc400sp]

Huge thank you to Pancho.Cheers for the wheels Dude

Should've said thanks to Niel also for his help,cheers Dude.

 

[panchocrossover]

no bother bud, glad I could help!

 

[Guest]

Pretty much dube, I've taken bits an bobs of it but there's most of it there!! Anything u need bud?

yep im after a set of rear hubs, but this might not be possible if yer wheelin onto a traile rto take away?

 

[doc400sp]

Not been on here for quite a while so thought I'd give an update . The van has had good progress , hopefully the following link will let you see .

http://s78.photobucket.com/user/doc400sp/library/the%20bay?sort=2&page=1