Hello everyone. I'm brand new to MGCC so take it easy on me. I have had a '72 GT (registered same year and month as my birth!! And it's the 'orange' of my eye). I've owned it for 1.5 years and am learning to tinker and repair within my limits of course - I have no particular skills. I'm in Milton, Abingdon area. To my request for help/advice:
I really need some metal work/welding doing, probably a boot floor replacement and complete new rear valance - I do not want to simply fill/bodge rust holes etc. Can anyone recommend a good/expert restorer or garage in the Abingdon area with integrity, and who won't simply try to fleece me? I'd always prefer a recommendation and word of mouth to an internet search.
Thank you in advance and please feel free to assume I know nothing and talk to me as you would a small child!
Kind regards,
Stu
Newbie request for help/recommendation. TQ
Newbie request for help/recommendation. TQ
Stu
1972 MGB GT
1972 MGB GT
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George Wilder
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- Forename: George
- Surname: Wilder
- Location: North West Essex
Re: Newbie request for help/recommendation. TQ
Stu
Welcome to the MGCC and the MGB Register.
No doubt others who live in Abingdon will join in but probably the best person to sort out you car is Steve of Abingdon Car Restorations.
He did all the bodywork repairs and painted the Marathon MGB see https://marathonmgb.mgb-register.org/
Steve's phonenumber is 01235 833970 - very much a one man band so if he snot in leave a meassage.
George
Welcome to the MGCC and the MGB Register.
No doubt others who live in Abingdon will join in but probably the best person to sort out you car is Steve of Abingdon Car Restorations.
He did all the bodywork repairs and painted the Marathon MGB see https://marathonmgb.mgb-register.org/
Steve's phonenumber is 01235 833970 - very much a one man band so if he snot in leave a meassage.
George
George Wilder
1965 MG MGB Mk1
1995 MG RV8
2005 MG TF 135
1959 BSA D7 Bantam
1965 MG MGB Mk1
1995 MG RV8
2005 MG TF 135
1959 BSA D7 Bantam
Re: Newbie request for help/recommendation. TQ
George,
Thanks very much for the reply - I will definitely get in touch with him! Much appreciated.
Regards,
Stu
Thanks very much for the reply - I will definitely get in touch with him! Much appreciated.
Regards,
Stu
Stu
1972 MGB GT
1972 MGB GT
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Michael Barclay
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- Joined: Tue Dec 06, 2016 8:05 pm
- Forename: Michael
- Surname: Barclay
- Location: Abingdon
Re: Newbie request for help/recommendation. TQ
Hello Stu
Also try Kennington motors. I use them to mot my MGB and have used them for body work in the past. They do a lot of work on MGBS and have always found them to be helpful and not over expensive. Ask for Dan.
http://kenningtonmotors.co.uk
Best regards
Mike Barclay
Also try Kennington motors. I use them to mot my MGB and have used them for body work in the past. They do a lot of work on MGBS and have always found them to be helpful and not over expensive. Ask for Dan.
http://kenningtonmotors.co.uk
Best regards
Mike Barclay
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John Watson
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- Joined: Wed Sep 03, 2014 10:14 pm
- Forename: John
- Surname: Waton
- Location: Abingdon on Thames UK
Re: Newbie request for help/recommendation. TQ
Welcome Stu to the MGB Register
Steve at Abingdon Car Restorations has looked after my 1964 MGB since 1989 when I bought it, he has fully restored it once in 1991 and again in 2011.
PM me if you want to chat.
Stay safe and well
John
Steve at Abingdon Car Restorations has looked after my 1964 MGB since 1989 when I bought it, he has fully restored it once in 1991 and again in 2011.
PM me if you want to chat.
Stay safe and well
John
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John Watson
1964 MGB Roadster Mk1
2018 MG ZS Exclusive 1ltr Auto
1964 MGB Roadster Mk1
2018 MG ZS Exclusive 1ltr Auto
Re: Newbie request for help/recommendation. TQ
Thank you all for taking the time to reply. Much appreciated.
Stu
1972 MGB GT
1972 MGB GT