Sadly i think its got to go

[shh120m]

Hi guys,

Had no work all week because of the snow. On top of that iv just found out that im going to be made redundant in the new year. Ive asked around various companies that im pals with and they are all in the same boat, no work going. So with bills to pay, and after a long chat with the missus i have decided to sell my uncomplete project:( . Im gutted, but i need to keep a roof over our heads.

Ive got.
Chassis, fully welded but needs a days work tidying up the odd weld.
Full set of wishbones supplied by saturn with polybushes and crustubes fitted.
Brand new front uprights, reamed
Brand new steering rack with rack extensions from saturn
All ball joints for the front end, again all brand new
Set of new bucket seats
Rear diff with mounting brackets, drive shafts, hubs and brakes
Rear uprights, supplied by saturn
Pedal box, complete, just needs hole cutting for master cylinder
All suspension bolts, supplied by saturn

The car is almost a rolling chassis. All it needs is mushrooms(pm sent kev), coilovers and steering column to complete.

I would really like to sell the parts seperatly to get back as much cash as possible but i would love to sell the whole project for a good offer. Its a shame, not really bothered about the money its just the hours and passion i put into making the chassis. Im really gutted but i guess iv got to do what iv got to do. Iv made some real good friends on here in the last couple of months, big thanks to all that have helped me, taking time to guide me through the build. If there is little or no interest in buying the project, il put it to bed and comlete it when things get better.

[spud69]

That's a real bummer Nathan and really sorry to hear that - was looking forward to having another local roadster on the road. Was looking to be a nice build to.

Hope everything works out okay for the future to, sure it will - you seem a grafter. There is always work for people who want to work.

All the Best.....Andrew

[David_17]

Sad news nathan, but as Andy says, i'm sure you'll get things sorted in the end.

Just had a read of your blog - that black aluminum you've used for the side panel, how much have you got spare?

I'll need some to do my tranny tunnel and behind the seats, if you fancy selling what you've got left?

Let me know. :)

[shh120m]

thanks andy,

yeah, im sure something will turn up, to be honest iv been thinking of changing career anyway, im fed up with climbing trees, all those small injuries iv picked up over the years are starting to cause problems, especially on cold mornings. I might go back to college and do metal fabrication or something like that.

[shh120m]

Sad news nathan, but as Andy says, i'm sure you'll get things sorted in the end.

Just had a read of your blog - that black aluminum you've used for the side panel, how much have you got spare?

I'll need some to do my tranny tunnel and behind the seats, if you fancy selling what you've got left?

Let me know. :)

sorry davis, i missed your post.

That black ally iv got was liberated from a set of shelves a mate made when he was in the RAF. Strange material to make shelves from! but i suppose he liberated it from a tornado or something:o

Iv got none left, however iv got the side panels, but to be honest mate they arent anything special, my sheet working skills leave a lot to be desired. I was going to use them to get through the iva and then get some grp ones. You are more than welcome to them if you want. I suppose you could cut them and use them for the tranny cowls.

[David_17]

No probs Nathan, i've got my side panels already and wouldn't want to chop up your handy work :D

I'm sure someone else may be interested in them.

[KenK]

Hi
Sorry to here another member selling up. If you do split it I would be interested in the ball joints, tre's etc and also maybe the seats depending on what kind they are, also maybe the pedal box. Can you give me an idea of how much you want for them along with details of the seats?

Cheers
Ken

[Twin]

Sorry to hear the news Nathan, I hope something comes along soonest.

ATVB

[Trif]

If I were you I would treat your project as a savings account. Sell what you need to when you have to. If you end up having to claim benefits you can be sure that they'll make sure your wallet is empty before they give you anything! but car parts are hidden and you use them when you need to.
Just a thought. Good luck whatever you decide.
Trif

[HandyAndy]

Really sorry to hear that Nathan,your enthisiasm for your build is amazing, keep the dream alive for the future.
Hope things on the job front turn around soon.
Keep in touch tho mate ;)

all the best to you & your family.

cheers
andy

[Davey]

Tis a sad day indeed, too many roadster builders have decided to sell up recently:( . FWIW I agree with Trif, unless you really need the money now or you don't have the space to store it all anymore I'd just put it to one side until things improve and you can start up again. I reckon it'd be easier to restart an existing project than to start again from scratch.

All the best for the future, I'm sure summat will turn up for you. Just because you are selling up/putting your project on hold doesn't mean you can't keep on looking in here:D .

D.

[Doogle]

sent you pm

[JHewitt]

PM also sent.

[shh120m]

thanks for the well wishes guys, and for the offers iv recieved regarding buying the bits from me. It seems as with all things, its not worth anywhere near what iv spent in terms of both money and time/effort spent. So iv decided to hold onto it for now and if things dont pick up after christmas then il sell. I called every company i know of this morning to see if there were any jobs going but nowt, as a last resort i called the company i left last year (not on the best of terms with:( ) and they offered me a position as contracts manager! The position wont be available until march though, i just hope i can find something in the meantime, at least il be able to keep the build if i can, and then carry on when i start the new job, itll be alot better pay aswell!

Just goes to show, you never know whats around the corner.

[David_17]

That's good news Nathan. Good luck. :)

[monsterob]

that is great news ! are there any agencies local ? might tide you over till march theres always work if you want it but alot of its not the most rewarding but it still pays the bills,

glad youve decided to hang on would be a shame to have to sell up :)

[Davey]

Good news from the previous employer. It may not be what you want but many super markets will take on staff at the moment for shelf stacking duties etc. Yes its crap work and shite money but its better than the dole q and you can just shelve the car till you ca nafford it better.

Good luck buddy:D

D.

[spud69]

Thats good news and a good offer Nathan, you'll be well suited to the position. Sometimes you just have to bite your tongue, swallow your pride and do whats best for you and the family.

Hope you can keep on with the car, sure it will all work out fine in the end.


Andy

[K4KEV]

Chuffed for you Nathan ...just let me know when you need them mushies again
Its good news that you can just mothball your build till then.:)