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Old 30th January 2012, 07:08 PM
Not Anumber Not Anumber is offline
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Default Thanks Andy. (Got the car)

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 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.

Last edited by Not Anumber : 12th February 2012 at 07:19 PM.
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