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 […]
Work on our 1969 Aston Martin DB6 Volante, carried out by Pete, involved addressing issues with a replacement panel that failed to align and fit to the expected standard. Prioritising quality, the panel was removed and replaced. The result is a precise body line around the wheel arch and sill, with the door aperture now […]
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 […]
Ben worked on our 1969 Aston Martin DB6 Volante, focusing on the smaller suspension components requiring precise masking due to bearing surfaces that needed protection. As shown in the reference photos, the parts were masked and sandblasted. Particular care was taken to smooth the outer seal surfaces of the bearings without causing damage.
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 […]
Tony transported our freshly restored Dino to our secure storage facility. It has now been safely placed inside a climate controlled Carcoon to make sure it is kept in the best possible environment for its long term health and condition. A stunning car that is being securely looked after.
Jonn continued work on the headlight repair for our 1978 MG Midget, fabricating clips to secure the headlight to its surround. The wheels were refitted, and the vehicle was removed from the ramp. A new temperature sender was fitted after stripping out the old unit. Both seatbelt buckles were untwisted, and a new anti-slip provision […]
Jonn investigated a fuel leak on our 2000 BMW Z3. The vehicle was raised on the ramp for inspection; while the tank was dry, staining indicated fuel had previously run down from the top. The car was lowered, and access was gained to the fuel sender behind the driver’s seat. Upon removing the panel, fuel […]
Jonn carried out the pre-delivery inspection on our 1975 Volkswagen Beetle 1303. All tyres, including the spare, were inflated and connected to the washer system for testing, then disconnected afterwards to prevent the spare from losing pressure. A new bulb was fitted to the rear number plate light and tested. All wheels were torqued before […]
The wiring, harness, and heater have now been removed from our 1978 Mercedes 350SL. Lots of work and progress are being made on this car, and it will soon be returned to its former glory and be back out on the road where it belongs.
Ben has begun cleaning and restoring various parts from our 1978 Mercedes 350SL in preparation for reassembly. Some components have been sandblasted and primed, with plans to apply the correct paint colour before storage. These restored parts will be packed away until they are ready to be refitted during the reassembly process