Jonn attended to the insecure driver’s door card on our 1997 Mercedes 280SL by stripping and removing the panel. Upon inspection, he found that the top of the panel was damaged where it should fit into the weather strip clips, and two fixings were missing. He removed the weather strip and repositioned the clips along […]
Jonn carried out a recheck of the valve clearances on our 1968 Lotus Cortina and replaced the cam cap nuts with new nyloc nuts, torquing all caps to 9 lb/ft. He then cleaned the rocker cover, secured the gasket in place, refitted the cover, and torqued it to 7 lb/ft. After running the engine, he […]
All four rear shock absorbers have been replaced on our 1971 Jaguar E-Type Series as one of the old ones was leaking and the others looked like they would start to leak soon.
Jonn’s latest work on our 1994 Rover 220 Turbo involved returning the car’s audio system to its factory specification. First, the aftermarket stereo and its mounting cage were removed from the dash. In its place, he installed the original Rover radio cage, ensuring a proper and secure fit for the stock unit. With the correct […]
Jonn began work on the TVR Chimaera by removing the remaining mastic from the nearside rear light and masking the area in preparation for re-bonding. While Chris edged the lens in black, Jonn proceeded to charge the vehicle’s battery. The car was then taken outside and brought up to temperature. It was run for half […]
Jonn carried out an appraisal and initial work on our 1970 MGC Roadster, beginning with the removal of the nearside steering rack gaiter. On inspection, he found oil inside, which was unexpected given that the vehicle does not have a power-assisted rack. The track rod end and its securing nut were removed, followed by the […]
All parts of our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe have been epoxy primed and raptor painted, coloured and clear coated. This has all been applied to protect parts of the car that won’t be accessible when it is assembled.
Jonn began his work on our 2002 Ford Thunderbird by stripping the front suspension on both sides. The link rods were cut off and removed to facilitate access. He then removed the hubs as complete units. Using bolts, he pressed out the wheel bearing assemblies and proceeded to remove the bottom ball joints. Once these […]
Clinton has made great progress on the wire buck of our very special XK120B project.
The engine of our 1975 Volkswagen Beetle had an electrical misfire, so the points, condenser and plug leads were replaced. The car now starts on the button and runs smoothly.
The boot of our 1973 MGB Roadster has been rust treated, filled and primed. It was then repainted in both new colours in preparation to go back onto the car.
A drive out in this Jaguar was such a treat, the automatic gearbox does all the work, and you can relax. We wanted a more modern look for this car, and I’m sure Nick has delivered! You can win this car from the competitions section of our website!
Jonn began work on our 1971 Triumph Herald by priming the fuel system and pump before attempting to start the engine, which started successfully on the first attempt. He allowed the engine to warm up before carrying out a road test, which confirmed that the vehicle appeared to be running well. Upon return, he checked […]
Jonn began preparation work on the engine of our 1987 Maserati BiTurbo, starting with the initial fitting of components and assessing the layout to determine the correct positioning of various parts. He inspected the vehicle to evaluate whether removal of the front subframe would be necessary for the engine installation. Additionally, Jonn refitted the instrument […]
All old paint has been removed from some of the panels on our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe. The panels have also been prepped for epoxy primer.
The doors and sills of our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 have had epoxy primer applied.
Door skins have been stripped of paint, and lead removed from boot skin and sanded ready for epoxy primer
The wheel cylinders of our 1934 Wolseley Hornet have been refurbished.
The ashtray on our 1978 Mercedes 350SL was dirty and the front paint was poor so it was dismantled, cleaned, sprayed, and reassembled.
On our 2010 Land Rover Defender, sound deadening material was laid to improve cabin insulation and reduce noise levels. Following this, the seat and its corresponding box were refitted to their original position. To prevent water ingress, the external nuts were sprayed with a protective coating. Additionally, a length of foam was cut and adhered […]
Ben noticed that the heater control valve on our 1980 MG Midget was leaking, so he removed the valve and disassembled it. He found that the rubber sealing ‘O’ ring was worn, so he replaced it and fitted new gaskets. He then polished the unit, sprayed the mount, and reassembled. Finally, Ben pressurised the system […]
Various parts of our 1978 Mercedes 350SL have been painted in DTM Black.
The handbrake lever on our 1956 Jensen 541 was found to have excessive movement. Upon investigation, it was discovered that two locating bolts were missing from the handbrake pivot. These bolts were replaced, and the handbrake was then adjusted to ensure correct operation.
New front sills have been fabricated for our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe.
The bulkhead of our 1987 Mercedes 500SL was stripped both inside and out. The heater box was carefully split into three sections and removed, with all clips, controls, and related components bagged and labelled for clarity during reassembly. Clips securing the lower main loom to the crash bar were removed, allowing the loom to be […]
All necessary fixings have been fitted to our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4. The inside door handles and locks were installed, followed by the bonnet stops complete with rubber bump stops. The front wheel arches and all sill covers were secured in place. The bonnet catches and bonnet release handle were also fitted. Additionally, the bonnet […]
Our 1993 Ford Escort XR3I has had primer applied before being painted.
Jonn completed the wiring of the heated rear window on our 1968 Mini Cooper S. He routed the wire from the rear window across the bulkhead to the relay, carefully soldering a terminal in place and shrink-wrapping all connections for protection. The wire was then taped to the loom for neatness and stability, and the […]