Rear subframe wanted

[mantianak]

That's the one. Daryl Cramer is the name I was told, apparently he worked at Rover dealer. Is he well known? Or have you used him?

[colintf]

They have recently become known in mgf circles

Beware though, working at a dealer does not automatically make them good for our cars

Personally I would rather travel and use someone with a good reputation for our cars

AE Wilcox near Bristol
Nick and Jean at Austin Garages in the midlands
Dreadnought up in Scotland

Etc etc

[mantianak]

I'd agree with that. Although there's none close to home unfortunaly. I think the nearest one is something like a 3 hour drive for me, hence why I'm trying to find a local place with at least some experience. For planned jobs travelling wouldn't be a problem.

[colintf]

Who does the likes of Tim or Ajay etc use????

[Herman]

In the end it's just shot-blasting some welded tubes and coat them. Any proper workshop should be able to do that.
Our cars are not different from other cars. 4 wheels, subframes, doors and engine.

We have to be carefull not to create our own niche market where people think they can up the price because a 260 owner needs work done.
(not linked to the above mentioned ones of course)

[colintf]

In the end it's just shot-blasting some welded tubes and coat them. Any proper workshop should be able to do that.
Our cars are not different from other cars. 4 wheels, subframes, doors and engine.

We have to be carefull not to create our own niche market where people think they can up the price because a 260 owner needs work done.
(not linked to the above mentioned ones of course)

I was thinking more general Herman

Eg do they all know about how to take the gearbox out without doing damage for example?

[mantianak]

I was thinking general mechanics too. Good point though Herman. The local owners I've spoken to (not just 260 owners but other variants of the 75/ZT) have difficulties finding a trusty local garage with a T4 setup let alone experience with the 260

As for the power coating, already picked it up They had it all done in about 4 hours. Incredible service. Just need to treat the inside with some waxoyl.

[Herman]

I was thinking more general Herman

Eg do they all know about how to take the gearbox out without doing damage for example?

To be fair Colin, things like taking a gearbox out is more common sense than difficult. You have to get enough clearance to take it out without putting sideload on the input shaft to avoid bending it.
It's the same for every gearbox. In our case it means dropping the sub frame. It's people that take shortcuts that do the damage. (kwik fit with airgun on wheel bolts for example)

So again any decent workshop should be able to do that.

It may be a special car due due it's limited numbers but mechanically it's still a car

[mantianak]

Just used that waxoyl stuff. Totally different to how I thought it would be, much easier too. So here's a few pics of the frame ready for fitting. I think it looks pretty good. Now I've treated the inside of the frame, is it worth sealing the holes?

[Herman]

Looks good.........

With regards to plugging the holes................wouldn't know but expect you need some holes to allow condensation to evaporate.....
Someone will know