Thanks Andy. (Got the car)

[Not Anumber]

I've just been lucky enough to buy a damaged repairable MK Indy (very similar to almost all respects to the Haynes) but it nearly didnt happen because;

1. Other than a couple of Ebay pictures I had no way of knowing how extensive the damge was or even if it was practical to repair the space frame chassis :eek: and

2. I happen to live down in Southend, the car was in Cleveland and I wouldnt have had a chance to get along to see it in the time available :( .

Thankfully it turns out that Handy Andy only lives a relatively short distance from the seller and volunteered to go and have a look for me.

Suddenly the prospect of of having it checked over by someone like Andy who builds Haynes chassis brought it within reach.:) He identified the areas that needed work and with the damage being quite limited it seems that cutting out and replacing rails was not only easier than trying to bend them back into shape but far stronger too.

Following Andy's advice the deal was done at the asking price of £ 2750.



Hopefully I will be able to track down the original owner and get some idea of the build history.

A few small mods and a windscreen and weather gear are planned for the months ahead when funds permit. Longer term plans are to look at engine options.

A big thanks to HandyAndy for making this happen.
:D

[flyerncle]

It can be VIC checked as it is,its an identity check rather than a repair check.

[mark]

I saw that on ebay, its about 2mins from my unit

Didnt bother bidding on it though as I have seen it geting abused on the industrial estate, someone attempting to drift...........badly!

The engine sounds like a bag of hammers too

Also if handyandy thinks its an easy fix he must have a magic wand as the whole car is twisted as its had a few prangs :eek:




















Although I just could be winding you up :D

It is near my unit though, that bit was true :)

Good luck with getting it sorted, doesnt look like it will take much to put it right

[ayjay]

Thats just CRUUUUUUUUEL:(

[twinturbo]

It can be VIC checked as it is,its an identity check rather than a repair check.


Needs to MOT'd for a VIC though.

TT

[twinturbo]

I saw that on ebay, its about 2mins from my unit

Didnt bother bidding on it though as I have seen it geting abused on the industrial estate, someone attempting to drift...........badly!

The engine sounds like a bag of hammers too

Also if handyandy thinks its an easy fix he must have a magic wand as the whole car is twisted as its had a few prangs :eek:




You utter...B.........................d :)

[Cyberbeej]

Needs to MOT'd for a VIC though.

TT

Sure that's right, they have never asked me for the MOT or if it has one when getting a VIC check.......?

[shh120m]

Hope youve got a big cheque book:D

Only joking, we'll have a look see what needs doing

Nathan

[twinturbo]

http://www.direct.gov.uk/en/Motoring/BuyingAndSellingAVehicle/AdviceOnBuyingAndSellingAVehicle/DG_4022107

Actually it says it must have one if it's being driven to VIC.

I always previously understood it must have one regardless.

TT

[Cyberbeej]

OK, that makes sense and probably explains why i have never been asked about the MOT as i always use the trailer.

[will_08]

I saw that on ebay, its about 2mins from my unit

Didnt bother bidding on it though as I have seen it geting abused on the industrial estate, someone attempting to drift...........badly!

The engine sounds like a bag of hammers too

Also if handyandy thinks its an easy fix he must have a magic wand as the whole car is twisted as its had a few prangs :eek:






















Although I just could be winding you up :D

It is near my unit though, that bit was true :)

Good luck with getting it sorted, doesnt look like it will take much to put it right

Just the 1 word, Evil :)

[flyerncle]

All the ones I have taken for VIC were tested and taxed on the same day.

[vmax1974]

You can get the car tested at the same time as a vic check but when I took a old car in they would not do the vic check cause the car failed the test something to be aware of although it was many moons ago now

[Not Anumber]

Bag of hammers indeed.:mad: :D

The new shockers, wishbonses and swivels from MK are due to arrive with Andy on Tuesday.

Ive just made contact with the car's original builder scoobyis2cool who will be sending me copies of the build receipts, notes and photos from 2004. Though he hasn't been active on car forums for a while I was lucky to find he uses his old forum name on Ebay.

[Not Anumber]

Well Andy's work got the Indy sailing through the MOT and Ive just been up to collect it from the sellers house in Stockton which gave a nice opportunity to meet up with Andy and Vmax over several cups of tea before heading back. Cant wait to get in VIC checked now and insured.

I knew the Indy was closely related to the Haynes but was surpised at how very similar they are both structuarlly and visually. The chassis is almost identical apart from the use of some curved tube in the transmission tunnel. The wishbones look different but fit the same, bodywork is slightly different

[Talonmotorsport]

Both chassis where designed by the same guy that is why they are not too different in appearance, the Haynes body work is a cut and shut version of the Indy.