Section : Bodywork Restoration

who do you recommend for body off restoration

Posted By : David Bowers, 29-Mar-2004, 04:08pm

• who do you recommend for body off restoration

  Posted By : Nigel Gibbins, 30-Mar-2004, 03:41pm

  I'm afraid I can't really recommend anyone as such, but I would have thought your first choice would be Chic Doig as they are at least in Scotland.
  
  Failing that I would feel good trusting my car (if I ever needed to) to either Canley Classics (Coventry) or JY Classics (Buckinghamshire). Both of which would be a bit of a 'trip' for you, but to have a beautifully restored car afterwards that would be a small price to pay.
  
  Just have a 'flick' through the Traders and Suppliers section and make a few phone calls.

  • who do you recommend for body off restoration

    Posted By : David Bowers, 31-Mar-2004, 03:25pm

    thanks Nigel
    
    Does anyone else out there have any thoughts? Has anyone had a car restored by Totally Triumph, Canley Classics, JY Classics etc etc.
    
    I am beginning to strip the car down and hopefully I'll be left with a rolling chassis for someone to take away and restore and leave me with the fitting up.
    
    Your thoughts are appreciated.
    
    Thanks
    David

    • who do you recommend for body off restoration

      Posted By : Huw Harrison, 31-Mar-2004, 03:37pm

      Hi David
      
      Popped into Triumph Auto Classique in Wiltshire last week after Dave Rumens tip off, what a thoroughly decent bloke and had a few full restos on the go, the quality of the work in progress was awesome. Well worth considering, my Vitesse will be going there when required...Even the mug of tea was good!!!
      
      Huw
      
      1971 MK II Vitesse Convertable

      • who do you recommend for body off restoration

        Posted By : Andrew Lewis, 05-Apr-2004, 05:34pm

        I too have found Paul Cull at Triumph Auto Classique to be a top bloke. He inspected my GT6 prior to purchase and was quick to offer advice post accident.

      • who do you recommend for body off restoration

        Posted By : William Davies, 08-May-2005, 10:20am

        Well I know he's a long way from Glasgow, but Paul Cull's work is second to none - well worth travelling for.
        Cheers,
        Bill.

    • who do you recommend for body off restoration

      Posted By : Neil Reed, 04-Apr-2004, 09:14am

      David.
      My GT6 MK111 is coming to the end of a body off restoration. The guy who has carried out the majority of the Work is Tim Willis of Willow Triumph. Darlington. I can strongly recomend his work. If you come down in the next week, you will be able to see the work that he has done.
      
      Cheers............ Neil

    • who do you recommend for body off restoration

      Posted By : David Rumens, 04-Apr-2004, 09:41am

      Another one to add to your list for body off restorations is Auto Classique (Paul Cull) on 01793 853033. He is located near Swindon Wilts. Well know in Southern England and largely gets work by recommendation.
      
      

      • who do you recommend for body off restoration

        Posted By : David Bowers, 05-Apr-2004, 01:59pm

        Hi All
        
        I'm actually in Glasgow but I will be coming down to Stafford in July so hopefully I can meet up with some of you and see the quality of work that has been carried out to your cars.
        
        Unfortunately there is no one really in Scotland who I would trust to do the car so it's down south I go!!
        
        Does anyone have any experience with Totally Triumph for bodywork Restoration?
        
        Cheers
        David

        • who do you recommend for body off restoration

          Posted By : Doug Paterson, 19-May-2004, 10:49pm

          David,
          
          Have you considered Balfron Sports Cars? - very handy for Glasgow.
          
          A friend of mine uses him all the time for his Midget. The chap who runs the place (Richard I think) has an excellent reputation, do a web search.
          
          As I understand it Robbie Coltrane sends his many cars there to be looked after and I suspect he's fairly fussy.
          
          
          
          

• who do you recommend for body off restoration

  Posted By : David Bowers, 11-Apr-2005, 03:55pm

  Hi All
  
  It's been a while so I thought I would come back on in case anyone has any new experiences of car restorations. My car is almost completely stripped and ready to be restored but who do I use. I am in Scotland but if anyone knows any good restorers in the north of England could you let me know.
  
  Any help or direction wold really be appreciated.
  Thanks
  David

  
  
  who do you recommend for body off restoration

  • who do you recommend for body off restoration

    Posted By : Adrian Lee, 11-Apr-2005, 06:41pm

    I use Sports Car Supplies in Newcastle for my parts,i'm not sure if they do what you require but they may be able to recommend someone in that area.They are in the traders/suppliers section.I always find Mike and Andy very helpful and honest.Could be worth a try.

    • who do you recommend for body off restoration

      Posted By : David Bowers, 12-Apr-2005, 12:38pm

      Hi Adrian
      
      Thanks for the reply. I am thinking of going with Max ax Totally Triumph. I've heard a lot of good things and he is only aeound a 4 hour drive from here.
      
      Any more advice folks?
      Thanks
      David

• who do you recommend for body off restoration

  Posted By : David Bowers, 04-May-2005, 12:37pm

  Hi All
  
  Is there anyone out there used Totally Triumph or know of a good vitesse restorer to to far south from Scotland. No one here in Scotland so the car has to go south.
  
  Any advise, experience etc would be appreciated.
  Thanks
  David