April 7, 2017

Reshaping the new MGYT floor

Although our MG YT came fitted with solid floors, they had seen better days and needed attention. We felt the car deserved better so rather than repainting the old flooring we made the decision to reshape and build a newย floor.

New lease of life for the Twister chrome

The Twister Yacht chrome window frames have now returned and looking stunning. Justin time for the summer season to begin. Time to get them fitted up and for the Twister to get back on the open seas!

Running up the Maserati Merak engine for the first time

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]After months of hard-graft rebuilding the engine, Don Warman was back with us today to run up the 1976 Maserati Merak engine for the first time. This is the first time since it has been fitted in the recently restored car so it was a big day for all involved.

A small issue with a hose leaking but John was quick to act and resolve the problem so Don could continue with what he needed to do.

The engine runs beautifully, a few small tweaks are needed but a very successful day.

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First stages of paint

The pictures show the first stages of paint.

Smooth stone chip has been applied to the inner wings, high gloss black to the centre of the bonnet section, floors and bulk head.

We have continued the smooth stone chip to the underside of car.

New wiring loom, fitted and ready to go

With the new wiring loom fitted and complete, just one more job before the car is ready to go, a good clean and polish.

We’ve replaced the new wiring loom, rewired the fan, replaced the door switches and tailgate switch, replaced the cigarette lighter, fitted the new map light, replaced the faulty hazard switch, replaced the faulty main beam lamp and repaired the wiring to the nearside head lamp.

We’ve even found an MGBGT badge tucked away in our stores and as we have one missing in here we’ve fitted that too!