More progress being made on the sympathetic restoration of our Mercedes Vito van. All too often we see the effects corrosion has on Mercedes and I know myself, with my SL500 R107 just how severe it can be. Not to worry though, as a restoration company we are very much used to dealing with this.
As Rob and I set off very soon for Goodwood Festival Of Speed, I have just finalised details for our latest arrival, our 2009 Aston martin AMV8 Vantage Convertible. This is a bit of a risky one as I have bought the car unseen. This is most certainly out of the ordinary for us but […]
Tony collected our 1967 Jaguar E-Type Series 1 2+2 along with a bike from WB & Sons.
Jonn placed the roof of our 2003 Porsche Boxster into the service position and removed the necessary covers to access the top of the engine. He then removed the air pipes and disconnected both the battery and the electrical connections to the starter motor. After unbolting and removing the old starter, a new unit was […]
Jonn worked on our 1963 Jaguar MkII Silver by cleaning the remaining components that are to be reused during the restoration. He painted the fan and addressed the bonnet catch return spring, which he refitted and lubricated to ensure smooth operation.
The workshop team has finished cleaning and polishing the grille of our 1987 Mercedes 500SL. IThe grille was then rebuilt with new screws.
Painting of the wooden side pieces in the bed of our 1951 Austin Devon.
The starter of our 1984 Morgan 4/4 was engaging after the key was removed. The ignition switch was removed and checked for faults. The switch had fallen apart internally and was beyond repair, so a new switch was ordered
Jonn found a small oil leak coming from a side cover plate gasket on our 1973 Jaguar E-Type. The plate was removed, both surfaces cleaned, and a new gasket fitted.
Our 1963 Rover P4 has had underseal applied to help keep the car in good condition now and in the future.
Various engine bay components have been replaced on our 1978 Mercedes 350SL.
Jonn removed the steering wheel on our 1973 Porsche 914 Blue to address an issue with the horn, which was sounding continuously. He resolved the fault to restore normal operation.
John began work on our 1985 Daimler DS420 Limo, which had come in for recommissioning and presented several electrical issues. He first addressed the non-functional hazard lights. Upon inspection of the switch wiring, he discovered that the power supply to the switch was under 9 volts. When power was supplied directly from the battery, the […]
Jonn continued with the appraisal and repair work on our 1958 Austin Healey Frogeye Sprite. He checked the oil levels in both the rear axle and gearbox, topping up where necessary, and proceeded to grease all lubrication points. The brakes were stripped down and inspected, then cleaned and adjusted. He investigated an issue with the […]
Jonn sourced and fitted headlight wipers to our 1987 Mercedes 500 SL in grey. He then built up the front bumper using a new fitting kit, fully assembling it on the floor. With the lower front valance already loosely in place, he aligned and loosely fitted the bumper. The chrome sections were slackened to allow […]
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 […]
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 […]
Lydia has been working on your 2010 land Rover Defender focusing on the interior specifically the windows.
Progress continued on our 1969 Aston Martin DB6 Volante as Adam carried out further shaping of the filler work to the rear quarter and boot area. The chrome number plate surround, which had been previously repaired, was also fitted at this stage to verify alignment and ensure it will sit correctly once the car is […]
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, […]
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 […]
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.
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 […]
Rob addressed a noise coming from our 1971 Triumph TR6’s rear hub by replacing the affected component with a fully reconditioned unit.
Our 1995 TVR Chimaera has now been put back together after having some paint repairs completed.
Jonn carried out a service on our 2018 AK Sports Car, initially addressing a non-starting issue. He removed the spark plugs, cleaned and regapped them, then refitted all four. The engine then started successfully. After warming the engine, he moved the car onto the ramp to begin inspection. During checks, he found the alternator regulator […]
After Mauro had touched up the paint in the engine bay of our 1968 MGB GT, Jonn completed an oil and filter change. He began by raising the vehicle and draining the old engine oil. With the car lowered, he removed the oil filter from the engine bay and cleaned up a small amount of […]
Jonn investigated the washer system on our 1958 Austin Healey Frogeye Sprite, finding that the replacement pump differed from the original. He attempted to get the existing unit working again by priming the system using his syringe, though an internal pressure build-up indicated potential blockages. He then thoroughly cleaned the washer bottle, removed all associated […]