Originally Posted by
classicmad1962 I'm sure you've all seen the adverts in magazines such as Classic Ford, Fast Ford etc etc where people have placed adverts claiming to be the best restorers in town. Before parting with hard earned cash, give these people a serious interview.Ask for references and testimonials from satisfied customers.
I am raising this issue now because only in the past few months have I began to question the quality of workmanship that went into my car. It is apparent now that my 'Newly restored car' has been littered with old parts, more than likely items taken off old cars or worse still from a breakers yard. Not long after the car was returned to me, the starter motor packed in. On inspection it was found to be an old unit of a Ford Sierra. At the same time it was noted that the cam belt tensioner was old and almost seized, giving rise to a very shiny cam belt. The engine is a pinto but the radiator was from a cross flow with a bodged top hose. The ignition coil was 12 years old before it was fitted to my car. I think you get the picture? I'm not going to name and shame this Father and Son operation based in Tadley, Hampshire. What I will say to people in the process of investigating restoration companies, watch out for cowboys who maintain they know it all, when in truth they just chance their arm and hope nobody notices their shoddy work. Fortunately, I am on top of the work now
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