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
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