Hi Everyone
It seems ages since I last provided any update on this page. We have just finished a weekend at the Kit car show at Stoneleigh and we came away very happy having won the Vince French trophy for our car and Ellen and I have won members of the year as well, so it was a very special weekend for us. Thanks to all those who voted for us. Photos of us and the trophies may appear here in the next few days if the weather clears up for long enough for us to take a photo.
We had the opportunity to chat with many 'new' owners and hopefully we have filled them full of renewed enthusiasm to carry on building!
As I told many of you over the weekend, I check emails in the morning and then again during the evening. If you need to speak to me via the phone the best time is between 5.30pm and 7pm.
By then I have come out of the workshop and can very often be found at the desk checking emails. Don't woryy about it being too late, dinner is normally at 7'ish. After that time I won't answer the works phone until 9am the next morning!
I promised Ellen I would finish the kitchen before any major car building takes place and so that is what I shall be doing for the next few weeks.
Whilst at Stoneleigh I made contact with a supplier of various Gentry parts from bumpers to torpedo lights etc and have emailed them today to see if they can forward me a full list of items available and a price list. Once I have the list I will put it on the Blog page.
Thats about all I have this time. Will be back as soon as there are more developments.
Geoff
Tuesday, 8 May 2007
Monday, 19 March 2007
Business Making Progress
I don't have any photos of our progress yet as we are still trying to sort everything behind the scenes to ensure that once we start building it all goes smoothly!
The premises hunt continues as the last chain collapsed leaving us stuck where we are at present. There is a fall back plan, but that will require some building alterations, which if we don't find suitable premises very soon, will have to start.
We anticipate that work on the chassis is very imminent and so hopefully we will have some photos to show you exactly what's happening.
Be back soon
Geoff
The premises hunt continues as the last chain collapsed leaving us stuck where we are at present. There is a fall back plan, but that will require some building alterations, which if we don't find suitable premises very soon, will have to start.
We anticipate that work on the chassis is very imminent and so hopefully we will have some photos to show you exactly what's happening.
Be back soon
Geoff
Competion Winner
Hi Everyone
Just a quick update on the last competion as the result didn't make it into the Journal. The picture was on the right hand side of the Gentry Register Grille badge. Some of you have already entered the next competion. This time the winner will receive a £20 voucher for Threshers etc so you can chose your own tipple rather than us dictating what you should drink!
Geoff & Ellen
Monday, 5 February 2007
Meeting with the SVA man (A very nice man)
I have had a very productive meeting with the man at Birmingham who actually does the SVA tests. He was very helpful, informative and put paid to several myths that exist in the kit car world.
The first thing we clarified was in relation to what does and what does not require an SVA? His answer was simple, If you change or modify the chassis it will require an SVA, if it is merely a body change and the chassis is not modified or a new 'different' chassis isn't used then it does not require a test.
We went all through the issues we believed may cause concern at test stage and some of the solutions we had considered and then went out to look at a 'pre' SVA car. He indicated some areas that we hadn't considered that would now require modification for the test, but generally he was of the opinion that we would be able to retain the majority of the features we wanted and still pass the test.
It proved to be a very valuable meeting that has given me a clearer insight into the mystical world of SVA and I am very grateful to David for spending the time going through my concerns with me.
I have just completed a weekends course on mould making and resin casting with Steve at Articole Studios. A very interesting course that has suggested one or two different ideas for the future and I look forward to putting ito practice some of the new skills learnt over the weekend and would want to thank both Steve and Sam for their effort over the weekend.
The first thing we clarified was in relation to what does and what does not require an SVA? His answer was simple, If you change or modify the chassis it will require an SVA, if it is merely a body change and the chassis is not modified or a new 'different' chassis isn't used then it does not require a test.
We went all through the issues we believed may cause concern at test stage and some of the solutions we had considered and then went out to look at a 'pre' SVA car. He indicated some areas that we hadn't considered that would now require modification for the test, but generally he was of the opinion that we would be able to retain the majority of the features we wanted and still pass the test.
It proved to be a very valuable meeting that has given me a clearer insight into the mystical world of SVA and I am very grateful to David for spending the time going through my concerns with me.
I have just completed a weekends course on mould making and resin casting with Steve at Articole Studios. A very interesting course that has suggested one or two different ideas for the future and I look forward to putting ito practice some of the new skills learnt over the weekend and would want to thank both Steve and Sam for their effort over the weekend.
Tuesday, 23 January 2007
A Guide to understanding the Price List
The below price list didn't transfer very well from the 'prepared' page to the one you actually see.
Basically of the two prices you see, the first more expensive one is our general price. The second cheaper one is the one applicable to 'Gentry Register' members.
Hope that makes it easier to understand. If not, give us a call.
Geoff
Basically of the two prices you see, the first more expensive one is our general price. The second cheaper one is the one applicable to 'Gentry Register' members.
Hope that makes it easier to understand. If not, give us a call.
Geoff
SPARE PARTS PRICE LIST
I have been asked if I can produce a list of spares that are available with an idea of cost.
Below I have listed those spares that we know will fit the Gentry. Others are available and we will do everything we can to help you locate parts you need.
Gentry register members qualify for the discounts.
We can check for the current price before any orders are placed.
Unfortunately we have not been able to sort out credit card payments yet and so all transactions have to be by way of cash or cheque with the normal conditions.
We do try to only use good quality goods made to original spec. Some of the prices reflect this.
We are not really a 'spares' supplier and prefer to focus on producing Gentry's in self build form so as to keep the car 'alive', therefore our profit margin is considerably less on these items than some of our competitors.
Geoff
PRICE LIST
Non Register
Members Members
Original quality
external locking door
door handle £35.78 £32.20
Ø Cardboard seal
external handle £1.20 £1.08
Ø Alternative cheaper
Door handle £14.50 £14.00
Ø Chrome Tread
strip set £102.68 £92.41
Ø Fixing kit for
above £12.50 £11.25
Ø Stainless Steel strip
kit for side screens £106.07 £95.46
Ø Fixing kit for
above £12.85 £11.56
Ø Wing Nut
2 eared to windscreen £9.88 £8.89
Ø Hex Sidescreen
socket £8.14 £7.32
Ø ‘TF’ Badge Bar £57.75 £51.98
Ø ‘Desmo’ Clamp £7.66 £6.89
Ø Front bumper
with starting handle
hole £92.87 £83.58
Ø Rear bumper
with six holes £92.87 £83.58
Ø Over rider £37.06 £33.35
Ø Grab Handle
with MG crest £23.26 £20.94
Ø Interior Mirror £40.13 £36.12
Ø Plain grab
Handle £9.99 £9.50
Ø Mounting pad
rear view mirror £1.98 £1.77
Ø Rubber seal
bonnet front £6.25 £5.62
Ø Rubber seal
bonnet rear £12.49 £11.24
Ø Rubber Pad
wing to Running
board £4.65 £4.18
Ø Mounting Pad
rear light plinth £2.12 £1.91
Ø Plinth tail lamp
mounting £22.69 £20.39
Ø End capping
bonnet hinge inner and outer
£16.53Pr £14.88Pr
Ø Bonnet centre Strip
£49.85 £44.87
Ø Bonnet Side Strips
£61.29 Pr £55.16 Pr
Ø Wing mirror Flat
£38.90 Pr £37.32Pr
Ø Wing mirror convex
£41.04Pr £37.32Pr
Prices exclude postage and packaging costs.
We reserve the right to increase costs in line with manufacturer’s price increases.
If in doubt, please contact us for advice
Below I have listed those spares that we know will fit the Gentry. Others are available and we will do everything we can to help you locate parts you need.
Gentry register members qualify for the discounts.
We can check for the current price before any orders are placed.
Unfortunately we have not been able to sort out credit card payments yet and so all transactions have to be by way of cash or cheque with the normal conditions.
We do try to only use good quality goods made to original spec. Some of the prices reflect this.
We are not really a 'spares' supplier and prefer to focus on producing Gentry's in self build form so as to keep the car 'alive', therefore our profit margin is considerably less on these items than some of our competitors.
Geoff
PRICE LIST
Non Register
Members Members
Original quality
external locking door
door handle £35.78 £32.20
Ø Cardboard seal
external handle £1.20 £1.08
Ø Alternative cheaper
Door handle £14.50 £14.00
Ø Chrome Tread
strip set £102.68 £92.41
Ø Fixing kit for
above £12.50 £11.25
Ø Stainless Steel strip
kit for side screens £106.07 £95.46
Ø Fixing kit for
above £12.85 £11.56
Ø Wing Nut
2 eared to windscreen £9.88 £8.89
Ø Hex Sidescreen
socket £8.14 £7.32
Ø ‘TF’ Badge Bar £57.75 £51.98
Ø ‘Desmo’ Clamp £7.66 £6.89
Ø Front bumper
with starting handle
hole £92.87 £83.58
Ø Rear bumper
with six holes £92.87 £83.58
Ø Over rider £37.06 £33.35
Ø Grab Handle
with MG crest £23.26 £20.94
Ø Interior Mirror £40.13 £36.12
Ø Plain grab
Handle £9.99 £9.50
Ø Mounting pad
rear view mirror £1.98 £1.77
Ø Rubber seal
bonnet front £6.25 £5.62
Ø Rubber seal
bonnet rear £12.49 £11.24
Ø Rubber Pad
wing to Running
board £4.65 £4.18
Ø Mounting Pad
rear light plinth £2.12 £1.91
Ø Plinth tail lamp
mounting £22.69 £20.39
Ø End capping
bonnet hinge inner and outer
£16.53Pr £14.88Pr
Ø Bonnet centre Strip
£49.85 £44.87
Ø Bonnet Side Strips
£61.29 Pr £55.16 Pr
Ø Wing mirror Flat
£38.90 Pr £37.32Pr
Ø Wing mirror convex
£41.04Pr £37.32Pr
Prices exclude postage and packaging costs.
We reserve the right to increase costs in line with manufacturer’s price increases.
If in doubt, please contact us for advice
ONE STEP FORWARD, TWO STEPS BACKWARDS
Okay, so things are progressing well and then we find the 'new' premises we have been searching for. Ideal for everything 'Gentry' related, not quite so hot on the house front. Still if we can sell our current house we can move asap and set too in a new workshop.
The scuttle has gone off for a mould to be made and then I will be speaking with a firm who can hopefully produce a splendid, well chromed screen that should add the perfect finish to the car.
Have an appointment next week with the SVA expert to discuss the changes needed to gain SVA approval. Will report back after the meeting on how much 'extra' work is needed.
Be back next week, hopefully with good news.
Geoff
The scuttle has gone off for a mould to be made and then I will be speaking with a firm who can hopefully produce a splendid, well chromed screen that should add the perfect finish to the car.
Have an appointment next week with the SVA expert to discuss the changes needed to gain SVA approval. Will report back after the meeting on how much 'extra' work is needed.
Be back next week, hopefully with good news.
Geoff
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