Spitfire Assessment
September 19, 2024
A 1974 Triumph Spitfire recently came into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop so that the team could assess and inspect it for any potential future
September 19, 2024
MGB Prep
September 19, 2024
Here are Jonn’s notes for his recent work on our 1973 MGB Roadster: Remove both headlights for replacement. Clean chromes and tighten spring to nearside
Rebuilding Jensen 541R Suspension
September 19, 2024
Paul has been rebuilding the front and rear suspension of our 1960 Jensen 541R.
More Transport
September 19, 2024
Our 1971 Morris Mini Cooper S and our 1939 Morris 8 Series E were both recently collected and transported to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.
Rover P5 Repairs
September 19, 2024
Rob has cut out the corrosion on the left-hand rear chassis rail of our 1973 Rover P5. He then repaired the panels and welded them
Dino Brakes And Dash
September 19, 2024
Steve has made and replaced the rear metal brake pipes for our Ferrari Dino. The old ones were seized and were damaged when removing them.
Camper Repairs
September 19, 2024
John has been working on our 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 Moonraker. Here are his notes: Replacing screw in sliding door handle and refitting handle. Looking
500SL Wipers And Brakes
September 19, 2024
John and Jonn have been fitting the wiper linkage under the dash of our 1987 Mercedes 500SL and connecting it up. They then refitted the
Spitfire Assessment
September 19, 2024
A 1974 Triumph Spitfire recently came into the Bridge Classic Cars workshop so that the team could assess and inspect it for any potential future work.
MGB Prep
September 19, 2024
Here are Jonn’s notes for his recent work on our 1973 MGB Roadster:
Remove both headlights for replacement. Clean chromes and tighten spring to nearside bucket. Remove offside steering rack gaiter and check where play is. Remove pinion plate and spring. Found 3 shims inside. Remove all shims and refit spring and plate. Test rack and its a bit tight lock to lock. Repeat process and refit 1 shim and retry. Ok now. Refit and secure rack gaiter.
Rob also removed the LH front shock absorber and replaced it. He then fitted new headlight units and checked the beam settings.
Rebuilding Jensen 541R Suspension
September 19, 2024
Paul has been rebuilding the front and rear suspension of our 1960 Jensen 541R.
More Transport
September 19, 2024
Our 1971 Morris Mini Cooper S and our 1939 Morris 8 Series E were both recently collected and transported to the Bridge Classic Cars workshop.
Rover P5 Repairs
September 19, 2024
Rob has cut out the corrosion on the left-hand rear chassis rail of our 1973 Rover P5. He then repaired the panels and welded them in.
Steve then fitted new door mirrors. He made some new aluminium mirror mounts as the ones that were on the car were plastic and are prone to coming loose.
Dino Brakes And Dash
September 19, 2024
Steve has made and replaced the rear metal brake pipes for our Ferrari Dino. The old ones were seized and were damaged when removing them.
Steve then removed the dashboard top and stripped it down to repair the damage on the nearside top.
Camper Repairs
September 19, 2024
John has been working on our 1979 Volkswagen Type 2 Moonraker. Here are his notes:
Replacing screw in sliding door handle and refitting handle. Looking at why sink pump not working. Water pump melted. Check wiring all looks okay order new pump. Look into passenger rear lights not working. Remove lens and check bulbs and connections, no earth connection on light unit. Clean all terminals and make a good earth on the chassis. Refit lamp check all lights.
Running issues. Check points setting. No visible gap. Replace points and condenser and rotor as showing signs of burnt connections clean plugs. Replace auxiliary belt as frayed and fit caps on the leads on the distributor to insulatate them.
New pump arrived. Check operation of tap switch working as it should. Rewire switch and pump adding connections for easy removal. Re route wiring so out of way test pump
Pedal pulled through floor. Make plate to support throttle pedal. Plate above and below floor and bolt pedal to plate
500SL Wipers And Brakes
September 19, 2024
John and Jonn have been fitting the wiper linkage under the dash of our 1987 Mercedes 500SL and connecting it up.
They then refitted the brakes and routed the brake lines before putting the fuel pump together ready to be fitted soon.
