JohnD Posted October 22, 2019 Report Share Posted October 22, 2019 With the utmost respect, even Mark accepts that it is a replica. But one so close to the original that many, even the original drivers have remarked on its authenticity. An extraordinary acheivement. I John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 There are plenty of classic resto guys out there, but they are booked solid far ahead if they are good. and they can just concentrate on big money stuff like Jags etc to make a living, none would make a living from Triumphs unless they are some TR's. But they can charge good money as their numbers are dropping and not being replaced. Lots of the Triumph specialists sub contract out the body work to smaller companies and do the mechanics themselves I think. I know of a welder who is about £10 an hour, but the waiting list is very long, and you have to wait for an opportunity to get considered for the waiting list let alone get the work done. I have a tame bodywork guy that fits my budget, but I tend to be rescuing basket cases and get them Road-worthy rather than top notch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted October 23, 2019 Report Share Posted October 23, 2019 5 minutes ago, thescrapman said: There are plenty of classic resto guys out there, but they are booked solid far ahead if they are good. and they can just concentrate on big money stuff like Jags etc to make a living, none would make a living from Triumphs unless they are some TR's. I'm on my ninth "quote" from local businesses for repairs to the GT6. Five of those said a resounding NO from the word go - the impression is that it's just too small fry for their business despite the fact that my money is as good as anyone else's. Of the other four that came out to inspect the car, they're all either old, and cutting down on their workload, or else booked solid until next Spring. Yes, they can do it, but not this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn Posted May 5, 2021 Report Share Posted May 5, 2021 Just wondering if anybody has an update on how mark is doing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DVD3500 Posted May 5, 2021 Report Share Posted May 5, 2021 I had a post from him on Monday that he is doing fine (his wife's funeral was on 9 April I think) but there was a post on Facebook today about leaving NGH/NGH (whatever that is... maybe a hospital...?) for home so he is around just not moving quickly... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve P Posted May 5, 2021 Report Share Posted May 5, 2021 Northampton General Hospital?. S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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