Manufacturing the Jensen’s new stainless exhaust
January 10, 2018
Being a rare car to start and with the unusual set up of a single down pipe to a double exit it is not the
January 2018
1971 Ford Capri arriving for a respray
January 6, 2018
Arriving with us this week, our 1971 Ford Capri in for a full ‘engine-out’ respray. Before we collected the car, the engine had been removed
Preparing the XJR for the underside treatment
January 5, 2018
With the underside now fully stripped and certain areas cleaned back to metal it’s time for Pete to mask up the areas in preparation for
Now Recruiting at Bridge Classic Cars
January 4, 2018
With a New Year comes a New Challenge! Bridge Classic Cars are looking to expand the Bridge family in 2018. Due to our current workload
Stripping back the underneath
January 4, 2018
Pete has started to strip back to bare metal the areas underneath to fully clean up, repair, treat and repaint the underside ready for the
Fitting the new hood
January 4, 2018
With a very minor tear in the vinyl roof we decided to replace the entire hood for new but this time we upgraded the material
Work begins on our 1996 Jaguar XJR Supercharged
January 3, 2018
The strip down process has now begun on our 1996 Jaguar XJR Supercharged. The rear axle, front suspension, shocks, springs have all been removed and
Manufacturing the Jensen’s new stainless exhaust
January 10, 2018
Being a rare car to start and with the unusual set up of a single down pipe to a double exit it is not the kind of exhaust system that is readily available on the shelf so we have called upon the help of our friends at Demand Engineering in Stonham, Suffolk to re-manufacturer a stainless exhaust system.
Source Demand Engineering:
“Demand Engineering was started in 2011, by our current Managing Director, Exhaust Guru and Engineering Graduate, Dan Dew.
Ever since then, we’ve been on an epic ride to become one of the industry’s most innovational and inspired businesses. We love what we do.
At our premises in Stonham Aspal, Suffolk we have made exhausts and components that have ended up all over the world. Our workers are passionate skilled people with an eye for detail.
Dan’s vision from the beginning was a range of hand crafted products based on a strong foundation of knowledge – the science behind an exhaust. To this end, you don’t just get an exhaust when you come to Demand, you get quality advice on exhaust design, always based on your requirements. Just don’t get him started on the theory of scavenging and wave reflection. If you need a manifold, he’s your guy.
Since the beginning we’ve had strong links with Longlife Exhausts, and we spearhead their brand throughout East Anglia. We can custom build an exhaust for almost anything, and through the Longlife Network, the products we turn out are backed up by a forever warranty. They’re the only guys that do this.
From the Mandrel Bender we have a strong line of Stainless Steel Mandrel Bends that are sold through our online shop, and have always got stock ready to be shipped out to trade or public.
Currently we are on a mission to develop our own Production exhaust systems, which will be sold fitted or not. Concentrating initially on the Land Rover Marque, with a unique Demand twist, the first few systems are nearly ready for market.”
They have already done wonders on the original exhaust flange. Rather than re-manufacturing the flange they have managed to strip back and clean the original. It’s always best to keep original as much as possible so well done guys.
We can’t wait to see the new exhaust system in position.
1971 Ford Capri arriving for a respray
January 6, 2018
Arriving with us this week, our 1971 Ford Capri in for a full ‘engine-out’ respray.
Before we collected the car, the engine had been removed so we have been assigned to strip, prepare and paint the body and return to the customer for reassembly.
Preparing the XJR for the underside treatment
January 5, 2018
With the underside now fully stripped and certain areas cleaned back to metal it’s time for Pete to mask up the areas in preparation for the underside treatment.
The treatment will will be applied once the cleaning is fully complete and will not only freshen up the look but will protect the areas that are most exposed to the elements. It is beneficial for all vehicles on the UK roads to have a treatment applied to the underside of a vehicle. It is a very cost effective way of prolonging the life of your vehicle.
Now Recruiting at Bridge Classic Cars
January 4, 2018
With a New Year comes a New Challenge!
Bridge Classic Cars are looking to expand the Bridge family in 2018.
Due to our current workload and exciting plans for the future, our fantastic team of exceptionally talented technicians needs to grow.
If you have the experience we have the facilities…
Time served motor mechanics and restorers required to join our amazing team.
We are looking for individuals with the knowledge and experience in working with classic and vintage vehicles.
You must be passionate about classic cars and work to very high standards.
Your preferred skills are in general mechanics, welding, auto electrics, engines, braking systems, body preparation and paint.
We are not looking for one person who can do it all, we are looking for an experienced team of exceptional talent that can work together to do it all and help maintain the fantastic Bridge Classic Cars brand.
If you have skills in any of the above we want to hear from you.
Part or full time and will welcome retired part time with the required skills.
Email your CV to info@bridgeclassiccars.co.uk or call us on 01473 742038 for a chat.
Stripping back the underneath
January 4, 2018
Pete has started to strip back to bare metal the areas underneath to fully clean up, repair, treat and repaint the underside ready for the new suspension components to be fitted up.
Fitting the new hood
January 4, 2018
With a very minor tear in the vinyl roof we decided to replace the entire hood for new but this time we upgraded the material to Mohair.
As this is a rarer option on the MG Midget we arranged for hood specialists Don Trimming to manufacture the hood.
Here we are mid way through the refit.
Having now completed the re-fit of our soft top roof we have left her inside under the heat to settle the hood and ensure no creases develop.
Founded in 1958 Don Trimming are the UK’s most experienced manufacturer of replacement car hoods.
As the leading manufacturer of traditional car hoods for both pre and post war vehicles, Don Trimming use original manufacturing methods to replicate to the original specification.
Work begins on our 1996 Jaguar XJR Supercharged
January 3, 2018
The strip down process has now begun on our 1996 Jaguar XJR Supercharged.
The rear axle, front suspension, shocks, springs have all been removed and stripped down to reveal the corroded fuel pipes running through the underside. With the rear axle out of the way the fuel pipes can fully replaced with new but that’s not before the underside has perfected.
The exhaust system has also been removed.
The underside will undergo and full and thorough clean down with new components being fitted up where necessary.
It’s obviously early days on this project but Pete has made great progress over the last two days and let’s hope it continues.
