Gateway 3 – Restoration Scope
How deeply do I want to restore my vehicle?
The third gateway involves choosing the scope, or depth, of the restoration. We specialise in ground-up restorations, but can also focus on a single or multiple systems such as just the upholstery,or you may have already dismantled the vehicle and just need us to perform rust repairs and paint the body.
At Finch, we utilise a system of nine major stages to describe and control the restoration processes. In the diagram above, the nine stages are shown in a Vee shape. On the lefthand side of the Vee the vehicle is progressively being disassembled into constituent systems, sub-systems and assemblies. In the righthand side of the Vee, the constituent systems, sub-systems and assemblies are progressively reassembled into the completed and tested vehicle.
Gateway 1 – Initial Assessment
Is my vehicle appropriate for restoring?
Before commencing on a restoration, you should review your motivations as well as assess the suitability of your vehicle for restoration.
Gateway 2 – Restoration Route
Should I restore, modify, enhance, or preserve my vehicle?
Our ‘Restoration Route’ gateway is where you decide the appropriate route for your vehicle; either restoration, conservation-preservation, modification, or a combination of these.
Choosing the restoration route includes prioritising the potentially conflicting issues of originality, authenticity, appearance, presentation, safety, performance and functionality.
Gateway 3 – Restoration Scope
How deeply do I want to restore my vehicle?
The third gateway involves choosing the scope, or depth, of the restoration. We specialise in ground-up restorations, but can also focus on a single or multiple systems such as just the upholstery, or you may have already dismantled the vehicle and just need us to perform rust repairs and paint the body.
Gateway 4 – Project Velocity
How quickly do I want the project to proceed?
We progress restoration projects in a series of iterations, called Sprints, to break down big, complex projects into bite-sized pieces. Our Sprints are two-week periods (fortnights) aimed at completing a set amount of work.
Gateway 5 – Parts Purchasing
Who is buying vehicle parts?
We offer you the option of sourcing and supplying your own vehicle-specific parts and materials in a timely manner. Otherwise, we are happy to use our extensive experience in seeking unobtainium parts.
Gateway 6 – Initiate Project
Ready to start?
When you are ready to start your project, we will prepare a project document that describes your choices, provide you with a deposit invoice, prepare a project plan, and soon commence the restoration.
