the insurance company gives me the wreck as part of the policy either way :)
throwing down on the auctions for the hell of it. will see what happens.
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the insurance company gives me the wreck as part of the policy either way :)
throwing down on the auctions for the hell of it. will see what happens.
[quote=clutch-monkey;960696]the insurance company gives me the wreck as part of the policy either way :) [/quote]
Just to clarify, that's not a standard thing for insurers here. Shannon's niche is for these sorts of classic vehicles, so they cater to the sorts of demands that their customers have.
They sound pretty nifty actually, agreed repairer & value, salvage title, all the good stuff most insurers reject.
They know their market and they cater for it very well. They have higher.. standards.. for their customers though. I tried for them with my mini, but was turned down.. I can't remember why, but it probably had something to do with the crash I had with my BMW.
hilariously they also cover me for terrorist attack fallout after i found a clause which said they didn't (noone does) and called them on it
^^^ That HAS to have been worth the premiums.
premium was roughly $800 per year iirc. different standards for pre-1970 stuff, it's expected that it won't be driven everyday thus the rates are adjusted accordingly.
here she is at home this morning:
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everything laid out in order as it is removed:
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upon further consideration after seeing it stripped of trim the next car may be 10-15mm lower, the seats can be bolted straight to the floor and a perspex wind deflector fitted
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[quote=clutch-monkey;960696]the insurance company gives me the wreck as part of the policy either way :)
throwing down on the auctions for the hell of it. will see what happens.[/quote]
Wish that was an option for all policies. Good luck putting some of it back together.
triumph spitfire SWB hillclimb special, 'India Pattern'
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I like the 'distressed' look. Much character.
Even without the damaged body panels you can tell that lady has suffered...
I support the new name though, make it official :D
haha i'll put a plaque on the old body with that on it.
anyone know about this mob?
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VROOM VROOM
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leaf springs! gasp
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not..straight..
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putting the shell elsewhere.
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Will ask aroudn the kit car guys and see if we can get some comments on them for you.
Does look nice tho' .... the stripped car and that body supplier :0
re "leaf springs" .... hey, "some" will claim transverse leaf is the ultimate suspension system :)
Rear looks in good condition, how are the front chassis legs ?
( Tho' time to get rust treatment on that chassis :) )
EDIT: Hmmmmmm, they were doing a replica of the Macua race car ... THAT would be awesome :)
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Good to see you guys in traditional Australian safety footwear. I always insist upon them. :D
So.. how to straighten the chassis?
[quote=Matra et Alpine;961068]Will ask aroudn the kit car guys and see if we can get some comments on them for you.
Does look nice tho' .... the stripped car and that body supplier :0
re "leaf springs" .... hey, "some" will claim transverse leaf is the ultimate suspension system :)
Rear looks in good condition, how are the front chassis legs ?
( Tho' time to get rust treatment on that chassis :) )
EDIT: Hmmmmmm, they were doing a replica of the Macua race car ... THAT would be awesome :)
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thanks matra, any feedback or experience from them would be good to hear.
i'm not sure on the front chassis legs without measuring, as it's canted up at an angle.. but in both cases the bending seems to be in the middle.
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[quote=pimento;961071]Good to see you guys in traditional Australian safety footwear. I always insist upon them. :D
So.. how to straighten the chassis?[/quote]
japanese safety boots!