The Bridge Classic Cars workshop team have been pressing on with the 1959 Jaguar MkIX project. Our incredible technician Jon has been turning his attention to the classic Jaguar to get the last few jobs completed and begin the testing phase of the car, ‘Make wire to go from original solenoid on bulkhead to new […]
With the finishing stages of our 1959 Jaguar MKIX in sight, John carried out a series of tasks to bring both functionality and authenticity up to standard. At the customer’s request, he fitted a hazard switch to the car, though this proved more involved than expected due to the presence of a DB10 relay. To […]
Restoration technician Jon has been carrying on with the gearbox conversion, as well as a few other jobs, on the 1959 Jaguar MKIX here at the Bridge Classic Cars restoration workshop. ‘Sort ignition timing and get running. Check spark. Adjust dizzy and set. Starts fine on cold start. Refit radiator and slam panel. Refit grill […]
As the Bridge Classic Cars team pull ahead with the gearbox swap on the 1959 Jaguar MkIX, our technician Jon has been carefully and methodically working through the finer details of the job. Jon strip down the bellhousing to fit up the new and modified release bearing along with its mount, Then, Jon could carefully […]
Bridge Classic Cars restoration workshops have been busy this week preparing for the changes scheduled to be done on the 1959 Jaguar MkIX. The team are carrying out a gearbox swap on the classic saloon car, so with that they have had to remove both the engine and gearbox from the car. In order to […]
Our technician Jon, has been working on the 1959 Jaguar MkIX. As part of the work on the car, Jon has been going through and making sure that everything is just so on the elegant luxury saloon. ‘Continue repairs. remove boot handles and inspect for reason both don’t lock. Part missing from barrel to lock […]
The 1959 Jaguar MkIX has been on the ramp here at the Bridge Classic Cars for our technician Jon to get to the bottom of a few bits and pieces. Jon has been working on the the rear end of the luxury saloon to get the boot locks sorted and working correctly before repairing the […]
Jon has been working his way through the jobs list on the 1959 Jaguar MkIX – this time with the boot lock mechanism. ‘Remove nearside rear shackle and spring eye bolts. Swap into correct positions and secure. Strip boot handles. Remove 1 handle and investigate why not lockng. Found part missing from key barrel.’
The 1959 Jaguar MkIX which arrived recently at the Bridge Classic Cars Suffolk HQ has made its way onto the ramp of our restoration technician Jon. Since the classic, elegant and luxurious saloon has only just recently arrived – Jon began his process of carry out a full appraisal on the car. As part of […]
Another crazy week here at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ! The restoration team have been working their way through recommisions, restorations, serving and maintenance on everything from modern classics to a 1940’s Morris. Tech talk: Canon 6D Canon 24-105 L series lens Adobe Lightroom
The Bridge Classic Cars team have had a beautiful new arrival to our Suffolk restoration workshops. This Grey 1959 Jaguar MkIX which has come in belonging to a long-time freind of Bridge Classic Cars. Next week, the workshop team will be diving into this gorgeous classic Jaguar.