WeCanDoThis Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 Hi there, recently joined after seeing a GT6 Mk2 I plan to purchase. Can anyone recommend a personable, trustworthy and knowledgeable mechanic near Chislehurst BR7? Thanks in advance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnD Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 Your best bet is to go along to a local TSSC Group meeting. You would hear of any cars for sale, and find out who might come with to inspect a car you fancied. You could also buy a copy of the Haynes "GUide to Purchase &DiY Restoration" of the small-chassis Triumph series that inlcudes the GT6. That includes a whole chapter on buying detailing all the faults to look for, AND costing their repair, in term sof tyres so the advice doesn't go out-of-date. And I always remember the advice I was given. Do NOT buy the first car you see! Another will come along, yiu will know more and be able to bargain better! John Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain T Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 I've used Stuart at Classic Workshop Headcorn TN7 9LY tel 01622 891734. Nice guy and looks after a few Triumphs but as John said local group can be very useful and knowledgeable. Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick Twitchen Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 TSSC Home Page and The Cars, you will find a buyers guide there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Jones Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 Picton Sportscars Moordale Motors. Both London though not the most convenient side for you. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thescrapman Posted June 11, 2020 Report Share Posted June 11, 2020 Picton Sportscars is no more in its former status, Dave closed up shop just before the lockdown hit, just after he was threatened with a massive rent increase. He is still about, just no premises anymore, whilst he decides she what to do. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 as my dad always said ' they have more reasons to sell it than you have to buy it ' but good cars are out there where dedicated owners have got ready for a change , if you buy her get to know your car , it will bug you a few times but once you have a feel for it classic driving can be real fun and very reliable do get a factory re print manual and a haynes compare the two read it all ...........there is no dark art Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain T Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Pete Lewis said: do get a factory re print manual and a haynes compare the two read it all ...........there is no dark art Pete Pete, I think there is a dark art and for help with that there's the TSSC Forum 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 15 minutes ago, Iain T said: Pete, I think there is a dark art and for help with that there's the TSSC Forum 😁 It's a myth put about by garages and dealerships to make sure we use their vastly overinflated and hugely expensive services. You only have to read the jargon in some of the modern handbooks to see how much baloney it all is. "our team of highly trained experts" - teenagers with a supervisor "using specialist tools" - a big spanner. "will tighten to a carefully set preload" - tight as f.... "to arrive at a predetermined optimal stance" - so that all four wheels touch the ground. "for the ultimate driving experience" - so that nothing falls off on the way to the shop. Simples! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain T Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 Colin, agree 100% however my BMW dealership does take a damn fine video of the teenage mechanic pointing at those black round things at each corner of the car 🤠 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Lewis Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 we could always start a Dark Art topic Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain T Posted June 12, 2020 Report Share Posted June 12, 2020 Dunno about dark art, I could do with brightening up now! I'm amusing myself making a cardboard model of a taper piece to make onto the side of the airbox. Looking to use a 60mm diameter outlet cone filter and ditch the pancakes. Hopefully I can make it next week. Iain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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