Orange Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 I’ve been asked to advise (stop laughing) on a 'reputable' garage to carry out a bit of restoration work and an engine upgrade on a 2.5TD 90 CSW (F plate). Basically, the vehicle is owned by someone quite well off, but rather than chop it in and get another, he’s minded to spend a bit of money on what he’s got. I haven’t viewed the vehicle, but as far as I can work out from the pictures I've been shown, there is a little bit of chassis welding to be done, he wants a new set of doors (including the rear door), a few cosmetic panel repairs and an upgrade to a 200 or 300TDi along with the gearbox and transfer box. My ideas of garages to recommend extend to Gigglepin and another local garage called Dipsticks Garage, but I’m not sure it’s really up their street... Time isn’t an issue as he has 3 other Range Rovers to use while this one is absent. The idea is to hand over the 90 and the garage can work on it as and when they have time and/or can get the parts... Can anyone recommend a garage that might entertain this type of work in the Kent/Surrey/Essex area? Travelling isn't too much of an issue as it's all road legal. TIA Adrian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gazelle Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Never used them, but what about Dunsfold? Martin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveG Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Foleys near Harlow in Essex have done a number of projects like this and have a good reputation for it. Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GBMUD Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 Gumtree? Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongo Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 RST have a good reputation for rebuilds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BogMonster Posted April 8, 2009 Share Posted April 8, 2009 I can vouch for Foleys workmanship being good on conversions so if they do as good a job on rebuilds I would think they are a good bet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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