Donor cars in durham area

[Richard Dryden]

Hi new to all this was looking for a doner siera probably 1.6 or 1.8 in Durham area, was wondering if anyone had any ideas for someone on a cheap budget. Many thanks ion advance richard

[K4KEV]

Hi Richard......another nerd eh:cool: (north east roadster dude) welcome to the forum I'm a nerd too:D (Wingate) they do crop up here from time to time, keep an eye on ebay, gumtree and pistonheads classifieds get a start on your chassis while your waiting for one to crop up (if you havn't already).

[twinturbo]

There's a silver sapphire on ebay in newcastle at the moment.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/1992-FORD-SIERRA-SAPPHIRE-AZURA-SILVER-/280643645427?pt=Automobiles_UK&hash=item4157aa2ff3

Very suitable.

TT

[spud69]

There's one in Wakefield which may be better, 1.8 cvh rather than 1.6 pinto. Asking £300 though with 4 days to go and reserve not met.

Mx-5 might be better......;)

Welcome to the forum to for another NE builder.

Andrew

[Richard Dryden]

Thanks for your help will keep an eye out for any appealing possible doners and think i best get a start on chasis shortly

[HandyAndy]

Welcome to the forum Richard from another NERD :eek: :D

best wishes for your build :cool:

cheers
andy

[Richard Dryden]

Hello Andy

Have you still got those flat pack kits on offer?

What exactly do you get in the kit?

Are they cold cut?

How much would I be owing you?

Whats the difference in the alloy back tub and GRP back tub designs?

Ano ano so many questions, would appreciate even some answered though if possible.

Many thanks

Richard

[HandyAndy]

Hello Andy

Have you still got those flat pack kits on offer?

What exactly do you get in the kit?

Are they cold cut?

How much would I be owing you?

Whats the difference in the alloy back tub and GRP back tub designs?

Ano ano so many questions, would appreciate even some answered though if possible.

Many thanks

Richard

Hi Richard,

I,ll answer each question in order asked :)

1) Yes my chassis kits are still available, each is made to order & takes a couple of days from time of order being placed to the kit being ready for despatch or collection in person.

2) Kit contains all the following
U1 to U8, BR1 to BR12, A Fully Welded Front Frame, TR1 to TR9, D1 to D13, SB1 to SB6, RS1 to RS15, SW1 to SW3, TT1 to TT12 & either the RP1 to RP3 to accept the ali rear tub or the GRP1 to GRP2 parts to accept a GRP rear tub. ( Basically, everything needed to make the main frame of the chassis apart from the "CP" plates, which are available from Saturn Sports Cars )
Also in the kit is "spare steel" cut to the longest length needed in the 2 different sizes of box tube used, this is in case a mistake is made during welding the kit together allowing the builder to remake the part etc.
All parts supplied are cut to book spec dimensions with the angles cut at each end, All compound mitre cuts are also done on the parts that need them, each part of the kit has its I.D. part code written on the tube & also the angle of cut identified at each end which makes for easy orientation of each piece as you build the chassis kit using the book instructions.

3)Yes, the kits are cold cut.

4)The kits are on my Ebay listing at £220 plus delivery ( collection in person also available) , but am happy to supply the kit to a forum member for £200 ( plus delivery if required ).

5)The difference between the book spec ali rear tub framework & the GRP framework is............ The GRP rear tub is sort of self supporting in its fixing points to the chassis & so does not require the round tubes RP1 & RP2 as the ali tub requires.
The parts for the GRP rear tub are basically 3 lengths of box tube that are welded to RS14 so that the lower part of the GRP tub can be attached to the chassis ( the tub is also fastened to the chassis to parts D11, D9 & D10 ), it just doesn,t need the upper support frame that the book spec ali tub needs).

No problems with your questions, ask as many as you wish , more than happy to help.

As you appear to be based in the North East, why don,t you come to the Saturn Sports Cars unit in Hartlepool on saturday morning, meet Spud ( owner of Saturn) & myself, & if the weather is kind go for a spin in the Saturn demonstrator Roadster & generally come & "Talk Roadster"....more than welcome:cool:

Any questions, just shout :)

cheers
andy

[spud69]

Well answered Andy, "war and peace" springs to mind.....;)

Would be good to see you on Saturday Richard, or anytime, already got a few coming over for Roadster chat, a blast out and maybe even some Monkey Burgers if you fancy. Any chance / excuse for a ride out......:)

Cheers.....Andrew

[spud69]

People are coming back out to play now the sun is showing its head again.....:D

The winter weather sucks..........

[HandyAndy]

Come on HandyAndy get that car done.

Adrian

:o its almost done Adrian ( had a little setback with a rather large Vets bill recently...over £700 :eek: )

The car will be going for test really soon, I,m not saying when tho......idea is to hopefully just announce on the forum when its passed its test....very soon tho ;) .....like a big surprise sort of thing :)

cheers
andy

[CaptainCrash1971]

About time HAndy, looking forward to seeing the 2 orange Hartlepool roadsters side by side.
I might try to pop in on Saturday myself, but I'm working Friday nightshift, so it's unlikely :(
My builds been on hold for a few weeks while I sort some stuff out at work, but looking forward to having a week off in a couple weeks time and getting back in there.
Looking forward to having another blast Spud, it's been a year since you took me out, could do with another adrenaline fix. You need to start charging, it's like a ride at Alton Towers for anyone who's not had a go yet.:D :D

[Coozer]

Next Saturday, when I get the tax out eh?

[twinturbo]

I am moving on at a slow pace but will have the engine mounts finished of by next week and the engine test fired, going to have a big set back at the end of December though and no it's not to do with the usual 9 month thing.

TT

[Richard Dryden]

Only just read the thread about saturn's open day on saturday, damn and blast having to work saturdays, chasis pack sounds good to me just got to clear some space and save a few pennies now.

Thanks will definitly be in touch soon

[HandyAndy]

Only just read the thread about saturn's open day on saturday, damn and blast having to work saturdays, chasis pack sounds good to me just got to clear some space and save a few pennies now.

Thanks will definitly be in touch soon

Hi Richard,

Saturn normally has "open house" on most Saturday's from now , the idea being once the weather has started to improve, its "all welcome " on a Saturday morning for a burger / coffee etc, & just chat "Roadster" , usually end up with a few cars there too, so if you get a Saturday morning off, just pop down :cool:
If the weather is kind Spud will take you for a spin in his Roadster, guaranteed to put a huge grin on your face :)

Re the chassis kit...no worries, just shout when time is right for you :cool:

cheers
andy

[spud69]

Only just read the thread about saturn's open day on saturday, damn and blast having to work saturdays, chasis pack sounds good to me just got to clear some space and save a few pennies now.

Thanks will definitly be in touch soon

Any day except Sunday, day off, is an open day if you're ever passing anybody is welcome for a chat and coffee - many do....:)

Andrew

[Richard Dryden]

Okay sounds good to me will definitly pop down for a look around in the very near future

[Richard Dryden]

Hello spud,
thought i would have a look down to your open morning this morning, appreciate that the weather isn't fantastic but one of the perks of been a farmer is time off when its raining lol, will hopefully be down shortly.

Regards Richard

[spud69]

hi richard,

no problem, kettle is on and car warmed up.....:)

andrew

[K4KEV]

I would advise taking change of pants and some loo roll :D :D

[Richard Dryden]

Thanks very much to a great and very informative morning at saturn sports cars this morning due to spud's and handy andy enthusiasm.

The spin out in the demonstrator was a great rush and completly convinced me that this is the way to go.

Therefore the project is off the groud and i'm officially a NERD!! Building jig painted ready for marking up in the morning.

All i need now is some steel to get really off the ground.

Spud. Would it be possible to order a 'Haynes Chassis Plate Kit - CP1 to CP25
' from yourself and . . .

Handy andy. also a box section set from yourself and have decided to go for the GRP rear design.

With this investment hopefully should have some pics to post very soon

Thanks all

Richard