TR7 forced off road by local builder........

[busheytrader]

Essential scaffolding for the loft conversion means the 7V8 can't get out of my main garage for the next 10 weeks or so. The work started later than planned so I'll probably miss some nice driving days.



When it's freed I'll have to sort out the MOT as it'll have run out before I can open the garage.

Adam



TR7 V8 DHC Jaguar Solent Blue. 9.35cr Range Rover V8, Holley 390cfm, JWR Dual Port, 214 Cam, Lumention, Tubular Manifolds, S/S Single Pipe Exh, 3.08 Rear, 200lb Spax & PolyBushes all round, Anti- Dive, Strut-Top Roller Bearings, Capri Vented Discs & Calipers, Braided Hoses, 4 Speed Rear Cylinders, Uprated Master Cylinder & Servo, AT 5 Spokes and Cruise Lights, S/S Heater Pipes, Replacement Fuel Tank. No Door Stickers. Mine since July 1986, V8 from 1991

[Bobbieslandy]

I was expecting a story about a road rage incident........

On the bright side it is still only Feb, i reckon there's more bad weather to come so you'll not miss much. Can't the scaffolders erect it differently so you can still have access?

Rob.

[busheytrader]

I wish they could have but there's no room on the other end of the house. 2 x 30ft steel RSJ's have got to be slid in from the L/H side.

[nervousnewowner]

robs right, snow will prob only just be clearing by time scaffoldings down..... just hope they dont drop one of the rsjs on the garage....[:0]


the project at birth, watch it evolve...I hope...

[PeterTR7V8]

10 weeks! That's a lifetime.

Surely there's a garage nearby that can bemade available.

[Bobbieslandy]

By the looks of things it's too late. Will the loft conversion have access by car, hot and cold running water, ramps, full compliment of snap-on tools, welding facilities, compressed air, plasma cutter, spray booth (for the car not you!) and to finish it off a microwave and kettle? I'd happily wait 10 weeks for that [8D]

[Beans]

And with the avarage building contractor 10 weeks will turn into 10 months [:D]
Hopefully not in your case

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[busheytrader]

Access to the loft is a bit difficult.....but there are plans to replace the ancient stand alone garage with a double in the near future with some of your wishlist.[:)]

We also have an integral garage but the 7V8 only just fits in it with inches to spare. It's only suitable for a Mini so that's what in it. Santa left me a rusty '93 Mini Cooper to bring back to life. So where does the V8 go then?

[Cobber]

Hmmmmmmmmmmm looking at the scaffold in the picture they should've been able to build a scaffold that provided access to the garage without any great difficulty. Amongst the great many things I do to make a $$$ I design scaffolding for special applications and difficult access sites.
So In my professional opinion based on the photographic evidence provided, you shouldn't have to go without driving your TR!
In fact I shudder with horror looking at that pic as that scaffold wouldn't meet the Australian & NZ standards for scaffolding and Worksafe (gov authority responsible for policing the standards) would shut the site down. I guess you don't have the strict licensing requirements for scaffolders over there in Pomgolia that we have here in Oz.

80'Triumph TR7, , 73'Land Rover (Ford 351. V8),
'89 Ford Fairlane
85'Alfa 90, 69'Ford F250.
76' Ford F100

[john mc nulty]

I guess you don't have the strict licensing requirements for scaffolders over there in Pomgolia that we have here in Oz.


Hey Cobber Is that why all the bricky's here use milk crates and planks for scaffolding on single story buildings.

Adam They should have been able to build round your garage opening with out to much trouble but you must have agreed to let them block you in.

[Cobber]

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If the deck of the scaffold is over 1.6 metres high (recently changed from 2 metres) they do have to meet the standards, although there are still cowboy outfits operating in some of the more backwards parts of the country their days are well and truly numbered. And your right, along with painters, brickies working in domestic construction are the worst offenders.

80'Triumph TR7, , 73'Land Rover (Ford 351. V8),
'89 Ford Fairlane
85'Alfa 90, 69'Ford F250.
76' Ford F100

[FI Spyder]

Not much triangulation. Maybe they weren't finished.[:)]


TR7 Spider - 1978 Spifire - 1976 Spitfire - 1988 Tercel 4X4 - Kali on Integra - 1991 Integra

[busheytrader]

The scaffolding was only half done when I took the photo, so no need to open up a construction section to the forum just yet. There's now a large skip in front of the garage as well.

Work has been delayed a week due to some anomalies on the architect's plans.[:(] One bit of good news though, we qualify for the boiler scrappage scheme so will save a bit there.[:)]

Adam

[PeterTR7V8]

Will we be seeing this on Grand Designs? [:)]

[Hasbeen]

I can't imagine why a bloke who likes fast cars, would hire a slow
builder. Couldn't you find one who would do the job in less time?

Hasbeen