409MOC Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 Hello All, Finally bit the bullet and bought myself something to tinker with in my retirement. Now the proud owner of a 1968 Vitesse 2-Litre Mk1 convertible, but as I haven't retired yet I have no time to tinker! Could anyone recommend a garage/mechanic I could use to give my girl a once over and fix anything that needs doing so I can enjoy her a bit prior to retiring................ Thanks in advance. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 Can't name anyone, but find a small garage that does MoTs, and ask them to put it through. That will pick up any immediate safety problems. The fee isn't large, and if you're not happy with them its not a big loss. Also, find your local area group, make contact and ask.them! But meanwhile, if you haven't, get a workshop.manual! The Haynes is good, IMHO ! Good luck, John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 12 minutes ago, JohnD said: Also, find your local area group Herts? Do we have a group up there? Doug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nautam Mistry Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 Hi...I live in Herts and there are two garages I am aware of and one that I have used: JY Classics - Near Amersham...John is great and did some work for me on my Spitfire to get her roadworthy and also passed her MOT. Moordale Autos - Near Potters Bar...haven't used them but may try them in the future for some fettling work... Nautam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qu1ckn1ck Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 1 hour ago, dougbgt6 said: Herts? Do we have a group up there? Doug ... I have vaguely heard of some guy called Pete Lewis who occasionally tinkers with Triumphs, you might find him at The Raven, Hexton, tonight. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 yes we can offer a tinker or even a twiddle in between natters and cuppa's I will send you a mail Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 4 hours ago, dougbgt6 said: Herts? Do we have a group up there? Doug Are there border posts these days? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 ! A bedforshire border post.....Now there's an idea Doug knows we went to was it guildford to help and then when finished found he wasnt a member I nearly cut his plug leads off, I reckon membership aids the comradeship well a little , Support = Support And sometimes a a few beers tokens ha ! Pete 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gully Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 4 hours ago, JohnD said: Can't name anyone, but find a small garage that does MoTs, and ask them to put it through. That will pick up any immediate safety problems. The fee isn't large, and if you're not happy with them its not a big loss. Also, find your local area group, make contact and ask.them! But meanwhile, if you haven't, get a workshop.manual! The Haynes is good, IMHO ! Good luck, John If you do decide to go down the MOT check route, I can suggest speaking with Martin at Henlow Car Centre - he knows his classics. Gully Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 Herts and Beds meet at the Raven Hexton every fourth monday of the month at 8pm Great for food before a meet if thats needed So yes its tonight, you dont need to be in the classic to attend , bring wife partner or whatever its good mix and a snazzy raffle Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dougbgt6 Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 I won this in our last raffle, supposed to be a sponge, but I think our then leader bought a batch in Ann Summers. Requires baby oil apparently. db Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gully Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 4 hours ago, dougbgt6 said: I won this in our last raffle, supposed to be a sponge, but I think our then leader bought a batch in Ann Summers. Requires baby oil apparently. db Just the ticket for polishing that oil gun of yours! ? Gully Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted June 25, 2018 Report Share Posted June 25, 2018 17 cars at tonights meeting Quite busy Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qu1ckn1ck Posted June 26, 2018 Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 7 hours ago, Pete Lewis said: 17 cars at tonights meeting Quite busy Pete So busy two of us had to park on the street ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted June 26, 2018 Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 Does that make it 19 Ha! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Qu1ckn1ck Posted June 26, 2018 Report Share Posted June 26, 2018 2 hours ago, Qu1ckn1ck said: So busy two of us had to park on the street ! 1 hour ago, Pete Lewis said: Does that make it 19 Ha! ..... propose investing in 20 traffic cones to stake out TSSC parking befor next meet ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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