Devon Going Back Together
October 21, 2024
After our 1951 Austin Devon was brought back to the workshop, it was reunited with the other part of itself. After being with us for
1951 Austin Devon PickUp
More Classic Pick Up Progress
October 9, 2024
Our 1951 Austin Devon continues to make progress on its restoration journey.
Continuing Work on the 1951 Austin Devon Pickup
September 30, 2024
Our paint and body specialist Alan has been working on getting the 1951 Austin Devon Pickup back into tip top condition. He has been working
More Panel Levelling
September 23, 2024
More panel levelling has been taking place on our 1951 Austin Devon.
Devon Panel Alignment
September 20, 2024
Alan has continued the panel alignment and levelling on our 1951 Austin Devon.
Fabricating Austin Devon Parts
September 4, 2024
Clinton has spent quite a bit of time recently fabricating some new components for our 1951 Austin Devon Pickup. His focus has been on the
Austin Devon Cab
September 3, 2024
The cab of our 1951 Austin Devon has continued to make progress with painter Alan. After being prepped, epoxy primer was applied to the cab
Devon Progress Continues
August 8, 2024
As our 1951 Austin Devon is a commercial vehicle, it has unfortunately had a tough life and the seats are certainly showing this. The driver’s
Austin Devon Progress
August 2, 2024
Our 1951 Austin Devon has had its panels stripped off its front end and prepped for epoxy primer. A small repair was made to the
Austin Devon – repairing bonnet
June 12, 2024
Christian has been repairing the bonnet before fitting it up to ensure a good right panel gaps.
Bonnet Structure
May 17, 2024
Christian has been repairing the bonnet structure on our 1951 Austin Devon Pickup.
Valance Repairs on the 1951 Austin Devon Pickup
May 10, 2024
The fabrication team have been working on repairing the valance on our 1951 Austin Devon Pickup. Our fabricator Chris has worked his magic on the
More Welding
April 29, 2024
Our 1951 Austin Devon has continued its start in fabrication with Chris. He has welded in the floor corners and seat base frame. He also
Roof And Front End
April 17, 2024
Our 1951 Austin Devon has been with Christian in the fabrication bay for more work recently. He painted the roof, modified the roof and mounting
Roof And Floor
April 4, 2024
Christian has been continuing his work on our 1951 Austin Devon. He has been making the roof guttering fit as well as repairing the right-hand
Devon Repairs
March 27, 2024
Christian has been repairing the doors of our 1951 Austin Devon before he fitted up the doors, made the door gaps nice and fit up
On Top – Repairing the Roof of the 1951 Austin Devon Pickup
March 20, 2024
Chris, from the fabrication team, has been working on repairing the metalwork in the roof of the 1951 Austin Devon Pickup at the Bridge Classic
Fresh Start – 1951 Austin Devon Parts Off for Blasting and Rechroming
March 20, 2024
John has been working methodically and meticoulsly through the various parts and pieces of the 1951 Austin Devon Pickup. All of these parts have to
More Fabrication
March 14, 2024
Chris has been working on our 1951 Austin Devon in the fabrication bay. He has test fitted the door, test fitted the upper A-pillar outer
Fabricating Devon Parts
March 11, 2024
Christian has been fabricating multiple parts for our 1951 Austin Devon Pickup. This is what he has been doing:
Austin Devon Gear Box
March 4, 2024
Mauro has been prepping the gearbox of our 1951 Austin Devon Pickup for dtm black paint.
Coming back together
February 26, 2024
The transport team at Bridge Classic Cars have been out and about to collect some important pieces for our 1951 Austin Devon Pickup. Firstly, the
Painting Devon Components
February 14, 2024
Various parts of our 1951 Austin Devon have been in the Bridge Classic Cars paint shop as he has been painting them in dtm satin.
Engine Progress
February 8, 2024
The engine of our 1951 Austin Devon Pickup is making good progress and will hopefully soon be back ready to be refitted into the vehicle.
Austin Devon Bonnet
January 29, 2024
Lydia has continued her work stripping down the bonnet of our 1951 Austin Devon Pickup. Despite her hard work, there are still some areas that
Welding
January 24, 2024
Technician Chris has been busy with his work on our 1951 Austin Devon Pickup. He welded a repaired panel as well as fabricated the floor
Cleaning Paint From Bonnet
January 15, 2024
Lydia has been using various grit of sandpaper to clean off the paint from the bonnet of our 1951 Austin Devon Pickup. Some areas of
More Fabricating
January 11, 2024
As our 1951 Austin Devon Pickup has continued its stay in the Bridge Classic Cars fabrication bay, Chris has been fitting up the cab lower
Devon Restoration
January 8, 2024
Fabricators Chris and Monty have been continuing their work on our 1951 Austin Devon Pickup. They have repaired the pillars as well as fabricated the
Repairing A Pillar
January 3, 2024
Our 1951 Austin Devon Pickup has continued its stay in our fabrication bay with technician Chris. Chris has been repairing the A-pillar as well as
Devon Going Back Together
October 21, 2024
After our 1951 Austin Devon was brought back to the workshop, it was reunited with the other part of itself.
After being with us for a little while now, it’s fantastic to see this classic pickup coming back together.
More Classic Pick Up Progress
October 9, 2024
Our 1951 Austin Devon continues to make progress on its restoration journey.
Continuing Work on the 1951 Austin Devon Pickup
September 30, 2024
Our paint and body specialist Alan has been working on getting the 1951 Austin Devon Pickup back into tip top condition. He has been working the panels and making sure that not only are all the gaps perfect but also the cab panels are perfectly level and curved where they need to be.
More Panel Levelling
September 23, 2024
More panel levelling has been taking place on our 1951 Austin Devon.
Devon Panel Alignment
September 20, 2024
Alan has continued the panel alignment and levelling on our 1951 Austin Devon.
Fabricating Austin Devon Parts
September 4, 2024
Clinton has spent quite a bit of time recently fabricating some new components for our 1951 Austin Devon Pickup.
His focus has been on the bed buck. As you can see from the photos below, the newly fabricated components are a big improvement from the original ones.
Progress continues to be made and we are looking forward to seeing our Austin Devon continue on its restoration journey.
Austin Devon Cab
September 3, 2024
The cab of our 1951 Austin Devon has continued to make progress with painter Alan.
After being prepped, epoxy primer was applied to the cab as well as to some of the other components that will eventually go back together as our classic pickup is rebuilt.
Devon Progress Continues
August 8, 2024
As our 1951 Austin Devon is a commercial vehicle, it has unfortunately had a tough life and the seats are certainly showing this. The driver’s side base has been bolstered with additional springs to try and prolong its life, but the outer frame has broken on both sides and required welding.
The same for the back, which had also broken. Lydia has covered the seat in new backing cloth, which provides a stable base for the horse hair to be put on top. Once the horsehair arrives, Lydia can continue fitting the seat covers she has made.
While Lydia was doing that, the bonnet and some of the other components were having epoxy primer applied.
Austin Devon Progress
August 2, 2024
Our 1951 Austin Devon has had its panels stripped off its front end and prepped for epoxy primer. A small repair was made to the inner wing edges before the roof and scuttle panel joints were prepped, cleaned, and lead-loaded.
The panels then had epoxy primer applied on both sides.
Austin Devon – repairing bonnet
June 12, 2024
Christian has been repairing the bonnet before fitting it up to ensure a good right panel gaps.
Bonnet Structure
May 17, 2024
Christian has been repairing the bonnet structure on our 1951 Austin Devon Pickup.
Valance Repairs on the 1951 Austin Devon Pickup
May 10, 2024
The fabrication team have been working on repairing the valance on our 1951 Austin Devon Pickup.
Our fabricator Chris has worked his magic on the front end of this classic British pickup in order to get it fitted up perfectly. Each section has been carefully templated and made by hand specifically for that section and then welded into place making sure to let each area cool and shrink back before continuing with the welds.
More Welding
April 29, 2024
Our 1951 Austin Devon has continued its start in fabrication with Chris. He has welded in the floor corners and seat base frame. He also welded in the right-hand step before sorting out the door gaps and modifying the step to fit the door profile.
Roof And Front End
April 17, 2024
Our 1951 Austin Devon has been with Christian in the fabrication bay for more work recently. He painted the roof, modified the roof and mounting point, and fitted up and welded on the guttering, before welding the roof onto the truck.
Christian also fitted up the front end.
Roof And Floor
April 4, 2024
Christian has been continuing his work on our 1951 Austin Devon. He has been making the roof guttering fit as well as repairing the right-hand side of the floor.
He went on to repair the left-hand side of the floor too. The floors were then fitted up, along with the gearbox tunnel.
Devon Repairs
March 27, 2024
Christian has been repairing the doors of our 1951 Austin Devon before he fitted up the doors, made the door gaps nice and fit up the roof, before pulling the body square.
On Top – Repairing the Roof of the 1951 Austin Devon Pickup
March 20, 2024
Chris, from the fabrication team, has been working on repairing the metalwork in the roof of the 1951 Austin Devon Pickup at the Bridge Classic Cars HQ.
After carefully removing the piece from the top of the vintage truck, he has carefully remade the part in order to get it to fit back flush and properly. With it being such a crucial piece, he has taken extra care to make sure every surface is as close to perfect before he begins to reattach the part to the truck.
Fresh Start – 1951 Austin Devon Parts Off for Blasting and Rechroming
March 20, 2024
John has been working methodically and meticoulsly through the various parts and pieces of the 1951 Austin Devon Pickup.
All of these parts have to be stripped back in preparation of them going to be blasted ahead of being rechromed as part of the restoration project.
More Fabrication
March 14, 2024
Chris has been working on our 1951 Austin Devon in the fabrication bay.
He has test fitted the door, test fitted the upper A-pillar outer panel, welded up the rear bottom of the cab, and fabricated new body to chassis mount gussets.
He then melted out the lead, removed the roof, repaired the c channel frame, and mounted the frame up to the chassis.
Fabricating Devon Parts
March 11, 2024
Christian has been fabricating multiple parts for our 1951 Austin Devon Pickup.
This is what he has been doing:
- Right-hand step
- Right-hand rear lower section of cab
- Step
- Remove right-hand B pillar and fabricate new one
- Brace body and remove part of A pillar
- Fabricate new panel and weld in
- Fabricate new door mounts
- Welding in A pillar panels
Austin Devon Gear Box
March 4, 2024
Mauro has been prepping the gearbox of our 1951 Austin Devon Pickup for dtm black paint.
Coming back together
February 26, 2024
The transport team at Bridge Classic Cars have been out and about to collect some important pieces for our 1951 Austin Devon Pickup.
Firstly, the team headed to Coltech to collect the freshly rebuilt engine which will find its way underneath the carefully restored bodywork currently in our fabrication bay at our Pettistree HQ.
Then the team headed out once more to go and collected the recently powdercoated bed frame which make up the rear end of our 1950s pick up truck.
Painting Devon Components
February 14, 2024
Various parts of our 1951 Austin Devon have been in the Bridge Classic Cars paint shop as he has been painting them in dtm satin.
Engine Progress
February 8, 2024
The engine of our 1951 Austin Devon Pickup is making good progress and will hopefully soon be back ready to be refitted into the vehicle.
Austin Devon Bonnet
January 29, 2024
Lydia has continued her work stripping down the bonnet of our 1951 Austin Devon Pickup. Despite her hard work, there are still some areas that she cannot reach. As a result, Chris is removing the struts so Lydia can get to the final areas of paint and start removing rust.
Once this was done, Lydia managed to remove the last of the green paint from the bonnet. It was very stubborn, and there was a lot of pitting and rust underneath this. The bonnet requires repairs to the metal work and further rust removal.
Welding
January 24, 2024
Technician Chris has been busy with his work on our 1951 Austin Devon Pickup.
He welded a repaired panel as well as fabricated the floor sections for this classic vehicle.
Cleaning Paint From Bonnet
January 15, 2024
Lydia has been using various grit of sandpaper to clean off the paint from the bonnet of our 1951 Austin Devon Pickup. Some areas of the sides had a lot of filler in or had been lead-loaded. Various sections of surface rust and pitting are present too.
Various parts of our classic Devon have been painted black as well.
More Fabricating
January 11, 2024
As our 1951 Austin Devon Pickup has continued its stay in the Bridge Classic Cars fabrication bay, Chris has been fitting up the cab lower corner, fabricating and welding on the brace frame to the cab mount rails. He also removed and started repairing the floor.
Devon Restoration
January 8, 2024
Fabricators Chris and Monty have been continuing their work on our 1951 Austin Devon Pickup.
They have repaired the pillars as well as fabricated the left-hand step. Chris also went on to start making the cab corner.
Repairing A Pillar
January 3, 2024
Our 1951 Austin Devon Pickup has continued its stay in our fabrication bay with technician Chris.
Chris has been repairing the A-pillar as well as working on the nuts which are used for the suspension mount.
Our classic Devon will stay with Chris for a little while longer before moving on to the next phase of its restoration.
