Inclusion in this list does not indicate any knowledge of the business’s standards other than where stated.
R.M. Classics, Kilndown Corner, Flimwell,
(Richard Mills) www.rmclassicrestorations.com 07734 233 744
Highly regarded for bodywork locally. See Yellow pages, (TW edition) in Classic Cars section.
Just after the Lamberhurst by-pass, take the Kilndown turning left off the A21 and after 50yds, take a track off to the right, then bear left.
MEV Spares, Point Cottage, Dale Hill, Ticehurst.
(Mark Vernon)
Spares. Has good selection of everyday spares at very good, low, prices. Phone first.
At Flimwell, take the B2087 west. Entering Ticehurst, the road splits into two separate routes.
Point Cottage is right on the point at the split ! Entrance is on the eastbound bit of road.
Motorparts,
Just north of the roundabout to Tesco.
Good for day-to-day spares, good prices. Can get spares not in stock, usually next day.
Briley Coachworks & Custom Shop,
(Tim Briley) 01580 712 418
Very good spray shop, does custom work for the McClaren F1 cars.
Open to you doing a lot of the initial preparation which he will check. Price reduction accordingly.
Tim is a bit of a character! Close your ears to some of his language.
Molesey Coach Trimmers, Old Swan Farm, Lamberhurst Quarter,
(Paul Stewart), (A21, 0.8 mile east of Blue Boy) 01892 890 488
Very high quality work. Can make or rebuild any trim or seats etc. Try to get his price in writing.
Hodson Engineering, Unit 14,
Good for engine and head machining. 01732 463 658
Drive into Weald from A21 and turn left at the crossroads. Turn left into Gaza estate. Workshop in far right hand corner.
Hugo’s Auto base, Church Green,
Said to be a mine of info and ability
Overdrive Repair Services, Unit 1, Holbrook Industrial Estate, Halfway,
www.overdrive-repairs.co.uk, e-mail info@overdrive-repairs.co.uk 01142 482 632
Highly recommended for overdrive repairs and rebuilds.
Fourways Engineering,
www.fourways-engineering.co.uk e-mail fourwayeng@aol.com 01 732 884 288
Nothing known but working on both body and mechanical work when I called.
Maidstone Sports Cars, Great Tonge Farm, off the A274
andy.marsh@maidstonesportscars.co.uk 01622 890 233
Very high standard body and mechanical work, but with similar costs.
Classic Cars of Kent, Rosehill Farm, Burnt
(Used to be at Tonbridge; also sales in Sidcup) 01 825 733 060
Tends to concentrate on MGs now, but still does Triumphs when they come in.
Has machine shop for skimming heads and doing lead-frees. Doesn’t grind cranks or bore bores.
2.1m beyond Crowborough A26, turn L into
??????????? Pivington Mill, Pluckley.
Grit blasting. Uses carborundum – causes rough finish but thorough. OK for chassis.
?????????? Little Coldharbour Farm,
Sand blasting – a bit gentler than the above, but can be unpunctual.
Bryan & Sons, 165A
Can make any rad or rebuild yours. Access on foot via narrow passage, nearby parking not easy.
Thomas & Vines,
(Simon Thomas) Flocker for inside of fi-glass hardtops. (See Courier 340) 01 923 775 111
Dave Mac Prop-shafts,
johnmac@davemacprops.co.uk
Can build from new any prop for any application.
Some mechanical, electrical support and/or tools may be available from John Macrow (01689 829 231), Del Holman (01732 743 747) and Frank McTighe (01959 542 880)