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 […]
Our MGA has been in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop getting some attention from the team to make sure it is road-ready for the summer.
It has been decided that our 1978 Mercedes 350SL will be chemical dipped. This has been decided over our preferred sandblasting due to the amount of underseal that has been put on the car over the years. New body parts are on order, and the engine is also undergoing a full rebuild.
Pete carried out significant repairs on our 1969 Aston Martin DB6 Volante, beginning with the front light area where new discs were cut, cleaned, and welded into place. The original body holes had suffered extensive damage, including multiple splits and numerous drill holes from previous attempts to refit the light back plates. These compromised areas […]
Progress has now been made on the headlining of our 1951 Austin Devon.
First picture shows worn carburettor float needle that was not seating and causing the carburettor to overflow. The second picture shows the fuel pipe that was leaking on the soldered joint that wasn’t noticed until the float needle was replaced and the fuel system could build up pressure.
Jonn carried out an appraisal of our 2014 Volkswagen T5 Camper, beginning with a road test to assess overall performance. After the initial checks, the vehicle was brought onto the ramp for a more thorough inspection. The driver’s seat belt was untwisted to ensure proper functionality. While on the ramp, Jonn removed all four wheels […]
Pete has been stripping down the heater fan assemblies from our DB6 Volante, cleaning, sandblasting and painting. Then reassembling. These fan motors have been tested and can be greased and refitted. New fixings will be used. One bolt that runs through the fan motor was sheered and is not easily sourced so he cut a […]
Here is what Jonn has been doing with our 1968 Lotus Cortina. Prep for new camshafts to be fitted. Remove spark plugs to aid in turning over. Align timing marks and slacken cam sprockets. Slacken chain tensioner and remove sprockets. Cable tie chain to one side. Remove cams and mark and measure shims. Clean down […]
Jonn removed both washer jets from our 2014 Volkswagen T5 Camper to clear blockages before refitting and testing them to confirm functionality. He then stripped the dashboard to investigate an issue with the heater direction control, which was not operating correctly. Upon inspection, he found that both control cables were not attached at the control […]
Jonn carried out a brief inspection of our 1960 Jensen 541s, followed by greasing all applicable points. An oil and filter change was then undertaken. During this process, a new seal was trial-fitted to the filter; however, it was found to be oversized and therefore unsuitable. The original seal was reused as a result. The […]
This shows the some of the processes involved in restoring the engine mount damper system on our 1978 Mercedes 350SL . All parts dismantled, sandblasted and thoroughly cleaned. Metal cups that hold the rubber bushes in place zinc plated and metal brackets spray painted before being reassembled. Some small brackets for engine that have been […]
Pete fabricated and welded in a new front lower valance plate for our 1969 Aston Martin DB6 Volante. Wire connections were made discreetly within the rolled lip of the panel, and the area was smoothed in preparation for filler and eventual painting. Work continued on addressing the damaged sections around the front light openings, where […]
Jonn worked on our 1968 Austin Mini Cooper S, beginning by determining the appropriate locations for the relay and switch for the heated rear window. He planned the wire routing for both components and started laying out the wires to the required lengths. All wire ends were soldered, and terminals were shrink-wrapped for durability and […]