Jonn inspected the threads in the cylinder head for the exhaust manifold in our 1963 Fiat 500. The upper thread initially appeared intact, as the bolt tightened correctly. However, the lower hole showed signs of thread damage. Jonn drilled and tapped the lower hole to fit a helicoil insert. He then cleaned the mating surfaces […]
Rob continued his work on our 1951 Austin Devon, fitting the starter motor and installing the dashboard with all necessary connections. The trafficators were assembled, fitted, and tested. Headlamps were also fitted.
A panel from our 1960 Jensen 541R had its external areas masked before the interior surface was coated with black satin Raptor. The car was then flatted down in preparation for polishing.
Once our 1973 MGB Roadster had been masked up in preparation to be painted, Adam applied the first colour – blue. Once dry, this was followed by the application of the silver/gold layer. Once both colour coats had dried, a clear coat was applied to complete the process.
Recent work on our 1987 Mercedes 500SL involved aligning the rear subframe assembly beneath the car and lowering the ramp to bring the assembly into position. Initial alignment on the floor proved difficult, requiring several adjustments to the angle. Once repositioned, the rear differential mount was successfully bolted up. The car was then gently raised […]
Work was carried out on our 1980 MG Midget by refitting and securing the rack gaiter. The threads on the track rod end were cleaned before refitting the lock nut. A new track rod end was installed; as it was slightly longer than the original, it required more turns to fit, exceeding the 15 turns […]
Tony collected our 1934 Wolseley Hornet from its owner and bought it back tot eh Bridge Classic cars Workshop. Now that it is here, the team can investigate why it is not running.
The boot and bonnet of our 1973 MGB Roadster have continued their stay in the Bridge Classic Cars paint shop and will soon be leaving with a fresh coat of paint.
Jonn placed our 1963 Fiat 500 on the ramp to attend to the exhaust system. The old broken silencer and its mounts were removed, and the flanges were cleaned. The top bolt hole for the rear manifold was drilled out and fitted with a helicoil. The manifold and gasket were then installed and tightened. The […]
The old seatbelt was removed from the nearside rear of the 2010 Land Rover Defender 90. A new belt was fitted and securely fixed in place. The belt was pulled out and plugged into the seat. All fixings were checked with a spanner and confirmed to be secure. Caps were then fitted to the nuts.
New bonnet panels have been fabricated for our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe.
After checking over our 1955 MG Magnette, the shock absorber mounting was found to be adrift. The tank was removed so welding could be done safely
The U-bolts securing the steering rack to the cross-member of our 1977 Ford Granada were removed. It was discovered that the U-bolts had been fitted to the incorrect sides, with the offside U-bolt aligning properly with the nearside mount, while the nearside U-bolt did not fit as intended. The U-bolts were swapped over to their […]
Repair work has continued on our 1978 MG Midget. It began with the removal of the nearside brake components and backplate. The hub and backplate were taken off, the backplate was rubbed down and repainted in black. The rear brake rebuild then continued with the cleaning of the hub, pressing out of the wheel bearing, […]
Work on our 1975 Triumph TR6 involved fitting a new timing cover seal and chain tensioner, followed by refitting the assembly to the engine. The front crankshaft pulley, steering rack, chassis cross tube, and radiator were then reinstalled. A new differential front seal was fitted, along with the refitting of the mounting bracket and front […]
The engine and gearbox of our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 are now back in the car. It’s milestones like this that are always a good sign that the restoration of this rare and beautiful car is making good progress. It’s also now becoming a bit easier to imagine it back out on the road in […]
Prep work has now finished for primer to be applied to our 1976 Jensen Interceptor.
Recent work on our 1978 MGB GT V8 involved removing the leaking heater valve and replacing it. During the process, it was found that the mounting plate adapter was badly corroded, so a new plate was fabricated and installed. The engine was then brought up to operating temperature and checked thoroughly for any signs of […]
Door latches removed for paint and masking up Our paint shop are always busy, this week Adam has been working on the 1973 MGB Roadster which is having a full refinish at our Suffolk HQ. He’s been carefully stripping down and inspecting the doors before he begins his meticulous prep work on each of the […]
Clinton, our master fabricator, has been busy remaking the front valance for our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe. The original was very badly damaged and corroded so Clinton used his expert skill to completely recreate this important piece of the car using the original piece as a template. Each piece is made specifically and […]
Jonn continued with offside rear brake and hub repairs on our 1978 MG Midget. The bearing and seal were removed from the front hub, which was then cleaned before fitting a new hub seal. The bearing was refitted, followed by a new O-ring and gasket. The backplate was cleaned and new brake shoes installed. The […]
The Bridge Classic Cars paint team have been busy masking up our 1976 Jensen Interceptor in preparation for primer to be applied. Now that it is primed, it is moving on to getting painted.
Jonn carried out work on our 2000 BMW Z3, beginning with fitting a new seal to the fuel tank sender. The sender was then refitted and secured in place. All associated pipes and the electrical connector were reattached. Fuel was returned to the tank and checked for leaks, with no issues found. The cover and […]
Lydia has made new carpet mats for both the front and the rear of our beautiful 1977 Ford Granada.
More components of our 1976 Jensen Interceptor have been primed ready to have new paint applied very soon.
Dave has undertaken a thorough assessment of our 1977 Alfa Romeo Spyder and replaced parts as required as part of its service
Summer feels like it finally here. Driving this Morgan 4/4 is really special its one of those cars you can just get in and feel at home! When filming this we tried to capture the essence of summer, as what better time of year to drive your Morgan than with the roof down and the […]
After being primed, the car and panels have now been guide coated and sanded with a block with p320 grit ready for p500 sanding.
A helicoil repair was carried out on the rear main seal housing of our 1975 Triumph TR6. The housing was then refitted, along with the backplate and flywheel. The sump was reinstalled, and the timing chain was fitted. Work on reassembling the gearbox is in progress, with new seals and gaskets being installed.
The nearside front lower arm was refitted and secured on our 1974 Triumph Stag. The wheels were reinstalled and torqued. New spark plugs were fitted, and the engine oil was topped up. A new breather filter was installed on the fuel filler neck, along with a new fuel filter. All cylinder ports and stud holes […]