Another week, another photo gallery! This week has been all go, with some new arrivals and a few leavers here at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ. The whole point of the photo gallery series is to show a different side to our restoration workshops, in more of a documentary style – with some grit and […]
Tony collected the DB5 from the costumer and brought it to our workshops. John investigated a non-start issue on our 1965 Aston Martin DB5, which had arrived as a non-runner. The battery was placed on charge, and once fully charged, an attempt was made to start the engine. Although the solenoid clicked, the engine did […]
Greg prepared the quarter panel on our 1978 Mercedes 350SL by ensuring its fit was correct and securing it in place. Once aligned, the panel was tacked, making it ready for the final welding stage.
Mauro continued work on our 1969 Audi 70L by carrying out preparation to the door shut areas. He then completed filler work on the roof to refine its surface and began applying filler to the front wing in readiness for further shaping.
Chris applied primer to the boot floor and doors on our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4, progressing the preparation work ahead of the next stages in the refinishing process. Then Chris went on to mask up the car and paint.
John carried out a full inspection on our 1988 Volkswagen Golf GTI, beginning with the vacuum pump for the central locking system located in the boot. It was found to be insecure, and the central locking was not functioning. On further inspection, disconnected pipes were found in the boot area. These were reconnected, though a […]
Jon began work on our 1993 Ford Escort XR3i by draining the fuel tank using the in-tank pump, powered through fuse 5, to empty the contents. Once drained, the fuel tank was removed along with the sender and pump assembly. A new sender unit was installed; although slightly different in appearance, it was found to […]
Jon continued with detailed mechanical and electrical tasks on our 1956 Jensen 541, beginning by swapping the bonnet securing catches on the lower edges for alternative units. The bonnet stays were also exchanged for silver-finished replacements. The rocker cover was removed, a new gasket was fitted, and the cover was securely refitted. Work progressed to […]
Greg completed the full welding of the quarter panel on our 1978 Mercedes 350SL, ensuring it was securely fitted. He also welded the sills in place and fitted the inner wing support at the rear, preparing it for final welding.
Gregg carried out the removal of the engine from our 1979 Reliant Scimitar. Once the engine was taken out of the bay, he proceeded to clean down the heavily greased and oil-covered components. Particular attention was given to the oil-soaked manifolds, which were sandblasted to remove the built-up grime and contaminants in preparation for further […]
Our Stag is in to diagnose an oil leak. Jon raised on the ramp to inspect for oil leak around oil cooler area. Few drips from various places and cooler pipes appear wet around unions. Tighten both pipes and wipe off. Take outside and run up. Carry out minor road test and return. Check for […]
Myself, Rob and Craig are often roaming through the workshop here at Bridge Classic Cars, on our way to different places or to catch up with technicians on various projects. So, I thought it might be fun to start a photography series based on these travels trying to capture the workshop in a more artistic […]
1963 Jaguar Mk2 2.4 The Jaguar MkII has been freshened up. 2016 Volkswagen Golf R Just one wheel required repairing on the VW Golf R. Wheel House have done what they do best, the wheel was taken away, repaired and returned before we knew it. Great work as always.
The offside wheel arch is now complete and work starts on the nearside. Once this is complete we’ll look at the sills before prepping and coating. the underside.
Lydia has now completed the interior work on my Land Rover Defender 90, just in time for our upcoming shows. I wanted to carpet out the rear area and under the front seats to give the interior a more stylish and comfortable look. I’m sure it’ll also help with sound deadening. With the rear windows […]
Steve continued work on our 1963 Rover P4 110 by fitting the original internal Firfix door trim, which, although showing signs of age, was retained for authenticity. Some sections of the timber backing to which the trim attaches had deteriorated and were replaced to provide a secure foundation for the staple fixings. The front ‘A’ […]
John investigated a non-starting issue on our 1995 TVR Chimaera. The battery was first charged to ensure adequate cranking power. Spark was confirmed to be present, and attention then turned to the fuel system, where no fuel pressure was detected. All relevant fuses and relay feeds were checked and found to be in order. Power […]
Ben ensured the lock and latch mechanism on our 1976 Jensen Interceptor were fully operational before fitting the door card and surrounding chrome trim. He tested the components thoroughly and applied grease, making necessary adjustments to the ageing locking mechanism to achieve reliable function. Alongside this, he attended to various small finishing tasks, including fitting […]
Greg discovered that the chassis on our 1978 Mercedes 350SL was twisted and bent while taking measurements. To correct this, he removed the old chassis support and placed the car on a jig, where he carefully realigned the chassis back to its correct position. Once straightened, he welded reinforcing bars in place to ensure it […]
Jon began work on our 1958 Austin Healey Frogeye Sprite by stripping down the relevant components to fit the newly arrived handbrake actuation rods. He positioned the rods in place and took precise measurements to determine the correct lengths for proper installation. Jon then continued work on our 1958 Austin Healey Frogeye Sprite by removing […]
Chris continued work on our 1969 Audi 70L by preparing the doors and bonnet for primer. This involved filling and fairing the panels to achieve a smooth and even surface, ensuring they were ready for the next stage of the refinishing process.
Jon moved our 1993 Ford Escort XR3i onto the ramp and began investigating the fuel gauge issue. He disconnected the pump and sender unit, then shorted the wire to the gauge, which responded by rising to full, confirming the gauge and warning light were functioning correctly. As the sender needed to be removed, he took […]
Greg continued work on our 1978 Mercedes 350SL by fitting the body, ensuring proper alignment and secure placement as part of the ongoing restoration.
Lydia completed the carpeting work on our 2010 Land Rover Defender 90, with the area now fully carpeted throughout.
Lydia fitted the boot carpet to our 1976 Jensen Interceptor in blue, ensuring a neat and secure installation.
John carried out a road test on our 1956 Jensen 541 to assess the braking performance and investigate a rubbing noise. After returning to the workshop, Jonn assisted John with bleeding the brakes to address the identified issues.
Jonn carried out the pre-delivery inspection on our 1993 Ford Escort XR3i. As part of this, he tightened the nearside door check strap to ensure proper operation. He then reconnected the nearside repeater multiplug located under the bonnet near the battery and re-routed the associated wiring for improved positioning. Additionally, he completed a glue repair […]
Jonn continued replacing the old chrome parts on our 1956 Jensen 541 with newly refurbished items. He swapped all four wheel spinners for improved replacements, greasing and securing them in place. The old rear bumpers were removed, and the newly rechromed bumper was aligned and fitted to the nearside. As the new offside bumper did […]
Greg focused on the outer wheel well fitment on our 1978 Mercedes 350SL, ensuring proper alignment and integration with the surrounding panels.