Classic cars forum & vehicle restoration.

3418jim · Joined: 20 Apr 2017 Posts: 3

Hi

I'm having a 1968 Triumph GT6 restored - I'm sourcing parts and skills, but not capable of doing really. I live in Derbyshire and want to find a recommended body shop, that can do a great job for a really good useable car- but won't charge the earth. So far quotes are around £6-7K (the body will be fully welded and stripped, but need full prep and paint).
Does anyone know of a body shop that you have experience of and can recommend?

Thanks
Jim

PAUL BEAUMONT · Joined: 27 Nov 2007 Posts: 1281 Location: Barnsley S. Yorks

Not on your door step but I can thoroughly recommend www.flatcapclassiccars.co.uk. He is a one man band and fairly busy. He is an enthusiast and a perfectionist!!

Penman · Joined: 23 Nov 2007 Posts: 4755 Location: Swindon, Wilts.

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petelang · Joined: 21 May 2009 Posts: 442 Location: Nottingham

I have used Giacone Motor Engineers, Beechdale Road Nottingham. NG8 3EZ.
0115 929 9999.
They did my Daimler V8250 and made a handsome job of it. Very reasonable as long as you're not in a hurry. They do all kinds of body work and including Bentley and Rolls Royce accident repairs so are reputable.
At least this is more in your area.
Peter

MVPeters · Joined: 28 Aug 2008 Posts: 822 Location: Northern MA, USA

3418jim · Joined: 20 Apr 2017 Posts: 3

Hi

Thanks for the leads, I will research a bit. Still happy to hear of any other places.
Impossible question, but what would you expect to pay? Fully stripped of parts and glass etc. All welding done. No prepfor painting done and it's a mixture of original paint and new panels.

Thanks
Jim

petelang · Joined: 21 May 2009 Posts: 442 Location: Nottingham

Every case is different but if there are no substantial welding jobs or rust to deal with and you are looking at a bare metal respray, somewhere between 3-5 K I would think, depending on the choice of paint, how many coats and level of reinstatement needed.
Peter

Riley Blue · Joined: 18 Jun 2008 Posts: 1750 Location: Derbyshire

I can thoroughly recommend this place in Mansfield Woodhouse, it's where my Riley 1.5 is at the moment to be painted.

http://davidbrownrestorations.co.uk
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David

1963 Riley 1.5
1965 Riley 1.5

3418jim · Joined: 20 Apr 2017 Posts: 3

Thanks David. I will contact them.

Thanks all for contacts. Still happy to hear of any more.

Jim