[TR] What do you think ?

[Bob]

On Monday 28 December 2009 05:46:44 pm Andrew Uprichard wrote:
> List:
> 
> Someone recently asked me how many hours it would take to complete a
> frame-off restoration on an old British sports car like a TR.
> 
> Not withstanding all the variables of such a request (need for extensive
> bodywork, engine rebuild, upgrades, etc.), I replied 1200 hours - based on
>  6 hrs/weekend for 4 years for my last project.  But what do others think
>  ??
> 
Andrew,

This came up last year I believe and I am not sure what the results were.

I have been knee deep in  a 72 6 restoration and during Spring, Summer and 
Fall I usually put in 2 hours after work Monday through Thursday and at least 
6 hours each on Saturday and Sunday.  Restoration started 9 / 2008. I expect 
to wrap it up on or about July 2010.

But since I am waiting for Spring to resume body work on the tub, I am in 
limbo right now doing odds and ends.
 
So this winter, I will not be adding to many hours to whatever the grand total 
will be.

I sort of wish I kept a log of time, not only what and when. Would not have 
been that hard.

My 63 4 took me 29 months with parts of 2 winters off. Effort was similar to my 
current 6 project but I did take time off for vacations etc.

Bob