The old battery was removed from our 1947 Wolseley Eight. The new battery came dry, so had acid added and the battery was charged.
The engine bay of our 1967 MGB Roadster has been prepped, had epoxy primer applied before being painted.
The spare wheel well and boot floor have been prepped and welded in on our 1978 Mercedes 350SL. Spot welding was completed in factory spots and dressed back. Towing eye fabricated and welded in factory position. Preparation for further panel work.
Jonn has been working on our 1959 Austin Healey 3000 by removing both carburettors from the engine. Each unit was then stripped down, thoroughly cleaned, and blown out to remove any residual debris or buildup. Following this, the carburettors were carefully rebuilt with attention to detail, ensuring all components were correctly reassembled. Lubrication was applied […]
The rack mounts and parts of our 1969 Aston Martin DB6 Volante, which Ben anodised, like the shims that set the suspension geometry, are seen in the pictures below. The new bering races have been pressed into the hubs and then a coat of paint after masking up otherwise the paint would likely have been […]
Jonn has been looking at our 2002 Ford Thunderbird, beginning with pressing the front lower ball joints into the hubs. He then refitted the back plates and bolted the hubs into place before installing the brake discs and new pads. The ABS sensors were refitted, and the wheels were mounted before lowering the vehicle to […]
Jonn carried out work on our 1959 Austin Healey 3000, beginning with the installation of a new offside front wheel bearing. He fully greased and adjusted the bearing, then refitted the wheel and conducted an initial test. After removing the wheel to readjust the bearing, he refitted and tested it again, confirming it was operating […]
The wheel arch of our 1951 Austin Devon has been painted ready to go back onto the car.
Our 1959 Austin Healey 3000 has been getting some attention in the Bridge Classic Cars paint shop.
Jonn conducted an initial inspection and performed a rod test on our 1959 Austin Healey 3000 before returning the vehicle to the workshop for a full appraisal. He greased all lubrication points and drained the differential oil, which had emulsified and appeared creamy, indicating potential water contamination. He then checked and cleared the rear axle […]
Steve has replaced the old, burnt-out ignition switch of our Wolseley Hornet. The amp gauge was also replaced before an investigation into why the fuel wasn’t working took place. The issue was that the float rod needed tightening and adjusting.
Lots of progress has been made on our 1978 Mercedes 350SL. After the sub frame repairs were made and various components were painted in satin black, the restoration of the bodywork can now begin.
Today, we welcomed back our 1987 Rover Vitesse. It has come back to us for some paint work, and we are looking forward to getting started on this stunning car.
Lots more progress has been made with the painting of our 1963 Rover P4.
Jonn investigated a rubbing noise from the offside rear of our 1968 Lotus Cortina and traced the issue to the brake drum making contact with the backplate. He removed the wheel and drum, smoothed both surfaces, and repositioned the backplate to prevent further contact. The wheel was then refitted and torqued to 60lb/ft. Jonn also […]
Ben has been fitting the bumpers on our 1976 Jensen Interceptor, fabricating new front mounting sections by cutting and adapting two rubber exhaust hangers. He has also installed the fuel cap cover, door lock solenoid, interior door handle mechanism, and door light switches, wiring these components in as part of the process. Chrome parts were […]
Adam has removed the front bumper and catches from our 1967 MGB Roadster, noting a mixture of odd screws and bolts used within the engine bay. The engine bay itself has been prepared using poly discs and a wire wheel to clean the surfaces. During this process, a couple of holes were revealed in areas […]
Pete has undertaken additional weld repairs on our 1969 Aston Martin DB6 Volante following further preparation by the paint team, who uncovered several cracks and splits beneath previously painted and filled sections. These flaws, hidden in corners and recesses, have now been alloy welded and carefully sanded to restore the correct contour lines of the […]
Pete began work on our 1984 Morgan 4/4 by removing the driver’s seat to investigate a noticeable sag in the seat base. Upon inspection, it was found that the sprung mesh panel spanning the base had torn. Photographs were taken to aid the parts team in sourcing or fabricating a replacement section. The seat was […]
The body of our very rare and very special 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe has now been put back on its chassis. This is a big moment in the restoration of this car and shows that a lot of progress is being made.
Jonn diagnosed our 2002 Rover 75 with a completely separated top mount on the nearside rear shock absorber. To repair, he began by stripping the trims in the rear offside area to gain access to the top mount, then removed the shock absorber. The top mount was detached, and the bump stops were transferred to […]
Our 1959 Austin Healey 3000 has been in the paint shop. It has had its primer applied in preparation for its new coat of paint.
First off, Pete checked each spark plug for any signs of differences in cylinders and to make sure the plugs were in a good overall condition. Other than being a bit grubby from yesterday’s lumpy running, they aren’t worn. The car was then checked for each lead transferring from the distribution cap to the plug, […]
Greg carried out work on our 1976 Jensen Interceptor, starting with rebuilding the locking cylinders using components from an old Spitfire lock, as new replacements are no longer available. This allowed the original keys to function correctly with the locks once more. He then polished and installed the exhaust system, followed by fitting the sill […]
Pete inspected the starting issues on our 1947 Wolseley Eight, beginning with the battery, where he found the terminals to be in poor condition. The positive post was lifting from the battery case when attempting to remove the clamp, so the system was isolated via the earth strap to prevent any electrical faults. He then […]
Both colours needed reworking on the inner boot lip of our 1973 MGB Roadster.
The caps on both fill points have been changed on our 1989 Daimler Double Six. The coolant level was checked and the car was road tested for a final time. The car behaves exactly as expected
Today Pete has brought the body into our workshop and removed it from its transport trolly, it’s been safely put onto our two poster ramp ready for fabrication work to start. In the meantime Pete and our photographer Nick have taken a wealth of photos of all the areas we can access that need repair […]
Work has begun on aligning the radiator brackets and working out how both radiators fit on our 1987 Maserati BiTurbo..
The fuel pump that sits on the side of the engine of our 1977 Alfa Romeo 2000 was leaking oil from the old gaskets, so new gaskets were made and fitted. The old seat belts had some staining on them that couldn’t be removed, so they were replaced with nice clean new ones, and the […]