Paint work on our Mercedes 500SL

Paint work on our Mercedes 500SL

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Repairing rust on our Mercedes

Greg addressed areas of corrosion within our 1978 Mercedes 350SL, focusing on the engine bay’s inner wing and the front frame. He carefully removed the rusted sections of metal from the affected inner wing, cutting back to solid material to ensure a sound repair. New steel was fabricated and welded into place, recreating the original […]

A new rubber seal for our MGB GT

Mauro replaced the rubber seal on the boot lid of our 1968 MGB GT. The old seal was carefully removed, and the mounting surface was cleaned to ensure proper adhesion. A new rubber seal was then fitted securely along the entire perimeter of the boot lid, ensuring a consistent seal to prevent water ingress and […]

New upholstery for our Defender

Lydia has been working on your 2010 land Rover Defender focusing on the interior specifically the windows.

Wiring repairs on our Rover P4

Steve inspected the wiring on our 1963 Rover P4 110 and identified several connectors for the lighting system that were either poor in condition or showing signs of corrosion. These faulty connectors were replaced to restore proper function and ensure reliable connections throughout the lighting circuit. Steve has now fitted the rear lower panels, bumper, […]

Fitting headlights on our Mercedes 500SL

Jonn worked on the front end of our 1987 Mercedes 500 SL, beginning by removing the headlights to allow for drilling and fitting of the chrome trims positioned above them. Once the trims were in place, he refitted and securely mounted the headlights. The freshly painted lower trim beneath the headlights was then fitted and […]

Prepping our Audi 70L for paint

Chris prepped our 1969 Audi 70L for paint. Mauro carried out work on our 1969 Audi 70L by removing rust spots that had developed on the roof, preparing the surface for further refinishing.

Final touches to our Jensen 541

John found that the bonnet flap on our 1956 Jensen 541 had been incorrectly installed, causing it to operate in the wrong direction. To correct this, he fabricated new brackets and re-routed the cable, ensuring the flap now functions as intended. John completed the installation of the bonnet flap cable on our 1956 Jensen 541 […]

Repairs to the rear frame of our Mercedes 350SL

Rear hub reconditioned on our Triumph TR6

Rob addressed a noise coming from our 1971 Triumph TR6’s rear hub by replacing the affected component with a fully reconditioned unit.

Painting Aston Martin Bits

Various parts of our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 have been in the Bridge Classic Cars paint shop. They have been painted black in preparation to be fitted back on the car.

XK120B Lights

The Lucas P80 lights of our JXK120B project have been sent off for refurbishment to Genius of the lamp.

Morgan 4/4 Starter Motor

Jonn installed a new starter motor in our 1984 Morgan 4/4. The new starter fitted well, both in terms of specification and physical installation. He secured the unit and fitted all associated wiring, including fitting a new spade terminal to the exciter wire before making the connection. After reconnecting the battery, Jonn tested the system […]

Mercedes 350 SL Fenders

Greg has been continuing his repairs on our 1978 Mercedes 350SL. This time, he has been focusing on the inner fenders and engine bay bits.

Paint preparation for our Rover P4

Mauro treated the front door jams areas of our 1963 Rover P4 110 with epoxy before painting them in the correct body colour.

A new fuel pump for our Triumph

Steve fitted a new fuel pump to our 1971 Triumph TR6 in red, as the existing unit was unable to reach the required 105 psi and was fluctuating between 75 and 85 psi.

Oil change on our Jaguar E-type Series 3

Steve carried out an oil change on our 1973 Jaguar E-Type Series 3, replacing the oil filter in the process. After tightening both the sump bung and the filter, he applied paint marks to indicate they had been correctly secured.

Appraisal of our Frogeye

Jonn collected our 1958 Austin Healey Frogeye Sprite from our storage facility and brought it back to the workshop to begin the appraisal process. He reviewed the list of tasks on the job card, checked the rear of the vehicle, and inflated the spare tyre. The luggage rack at the back was secured using spring […]

Removing rust from our 1969 Audi

Chris carried out the removal of rust on our 1969 Audi 70L and applied rust stabiliser in preparation for sanding. He also removed the boot rubber.

Repairs to our Bentley

Jon moved our 2007 Bentley Flying Spur over to the storage facility and proceeded to fit a new catch to the nearside boot storage bin.

PDI of our Alfa Romeo

Jonn carried out a pre-delivery inspection on our 1977 Alfa Romeo 2000 Spider. As part of the process, he tightened the connections to the number plate lights and resecured the centre console, gluing the trim back into place. He also bonded the offside quarter light handle back onto the window. The tyres were inflated to […]

Priming our Golf for paint.

Chris progressed work on our 1988 Volkswagen Golf GTI by bringing the rear left wing and the back of the car up to primer stage.

Road testing Daimler 2.5 V8

John carried out a thorough test of our 1964 Daimler 2.5 V8 and confirmed that everything was functioning correctly. The squeak previously reported by the customer was identified as a brake-related noise, which John believes is coming from the handbrake pads. Additionally, it was noted that the radiator overflow pipe was missing, so a new […]

Delivery Of Our Ford Transit Mk2

Tony delivered our Ford Transit MK2 back to its owner.

Transport Of Our Jaguar E-Type – Series 3

Tony collected our Jaguar E-type series 3 from Coltec where it had been undergoing some engine work.

1987 Mercedes 500 SL Boot Panel

Jonn fitted the panel in the boot of our 1987 Mercedes 500 SL to conceal the fuel tank. As the bolts wouldn’t start, he tapped out all the holes to ensure proper fitment and cut several bolts down to the correct length before securing the panel in place. He then refitted the nearside door window […]

Paint Repairs – Golf GTI

Chris loaded our 1988 Volkswagen Golf GTI into the paint booth, carried out the masking process, and applied the primer coat.

Golf GTI

The rust on our Golf GTI has been investigated, and work has begun to resolve the issues.

Daimler Health Check

Jonn worked through the list of customer concerns on our 1964 Daimler 2.5 V8, beginning by tightening and adjusting the interior mirror. He then carried out a visual inspection of the engine from cold, where a small trace of coolant was observed around the inlet manifold and distributor mount. A pressure test of the cooling […]

The Hood Is Back On Our E-Type