Our 1975 MG B Roadster has now been treated with a Polyester filler coating. This treatment has a fantastic adhesion to steel and zinc-coated sheet steel and is carried out prior to the high build filler treatment. The body shall is now in the preparation area to be primed and to have a guide […]
We have discovered a flaw in a key component of the engine whilst rebuilding the engine of our SS100. The Distance Piece is allocated near the front of crankshaft and is one of the intricate pieces that the oil seal runs on. At some point in its life this particular piece has been machined. This is […]
A stunning finish on our 1975 MG B air box. Restored and stored ready for the rebuild to commence.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With Darren completing the ‘Direct To Treatment’ on various car parts over the weekend Brian has it the road running this week and made huge progress on our 1972 Jaguar E-Type project. The radiator is now rebuilt, having been stripped, cleaned and painted.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”26927,26924,26925,26926,26928,26929,26930,26931,26932,26933,26953,26934,26936,26938,26943,26937,26939,26940,26941,26952,26942,26944,26945,26946,26947,26950,26948,26949,26951″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Acrylic 2K mix anti corrosive direct to metal (DTM) paint is a high performance two pack compliant coating consisting of an acrylic modified pigmented base coupled with an isocyanate polymer based hardener. It provides a tough and durable mirror-like gloss finish with excellent chemical and solvent resistance. Designed for the coating of commercial vehicles, trailers, chassis, military, […]
We are currently in the middle of fitting up the brand new hood to our Golden Sands 1971 Jaguar E-Type roadster. Not always the easiest of jobs but once complete feels one of the most rewarding. We are also progressing well with our bespoke storage unit in the rear of the car. The rear compartment […]
Tommy has now completed the rebuild of our 1977 MGBGT’s inner sill. The offside quarter panel and inner sill have also been repaired.
Tommy has carried out a few repairs to our 1960 Jensen 541R door (chassis #493). The outer skin has been removed to reveal the corroded area. With the outer skin removed we have cut out the areas affected by corrosion and have re-introduced new metal before sealing the area and refitting the outer skin.
Our 1961 Jaguar XK150S is back on the ramp today to have the underside treated and sealed. A light layer of stone chip has been applied to the area prior to paint to help further assist with protecting against dirt and debris from the roads.
More parts are being stripped, dismantled, cleaned and polished for our 1972 Jaguar E-Type. Here we have the light surround getting the full clean treatment. Over the coming weeks we will hopefully have all loose components cleaned and repainted and in storage ready for the rebuild to commence. The light clusters have been completely […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]It’s time to say goodbye to our 1973 Ford Cortina 2000GT as we load it up ready for the trip to her new home…and hopefully many many more years looking amazing on the road. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row]
Ady has got a big task ahead of him as he starts to look at dismantling our Bedford HA engine. As you can see from the pictures, the engine is currently in a very sorry state but it’s in very safe hands with our Ady. An engine like this will certainly not phase him. The […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]The sun’s out and so are we…we’ve taken our 1939 Packard 120 out for a spin today and got some lovely pictures on the way back in to the workshops.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”26816,26832,26831,26830,26829,26828,26827,26826,26825,26824,26823,26822,26821,26820,26819,26818,26817″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
The unexpected arrival of our 1980 TR8 has meant that we have been unable to get to the car just yet to give it a full assessment. When we have a ramp free we’ll be getting her on it right away to have a look over and get a better idea of the work that […]
We were delighted today to welcome Bernard Rice and his truly stunning 1934 SS2 Sports to our workshops here in Pettistree. Everything about this car is just perfect and is an absolute credit to both Bernard and the restorer Alan Nightingale in Debenham. Bernard brought with him the April 2017 edition of Classic & Sports […]
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]On Saturday 23rd February 2019 Bridge Classic Cars opened it’s doors to the Norfolk and Suffolk region of the Porsche Club Great Britain. We had the teas, coffees and biscuits at the ready and a great morning was had by all. They brought with them a fantastic collection of Porsches for us to look at […]
Our 1955 Austin Healey has now been coated in epoxy primer. We will now look to refit all of the panels to ensure the lines and fit are as we want them to be ready to be prepared for paint.
Our 1971 Jaguar E-Type is now equipped with the new fitted boot lining. It will take a little time to settle in and for the creases to be removed but it means the rear is just about finished!
Brian is still busy working through the restoration of our smaller MGB components.
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]We frequently have cars arrive to us from the various UK ports, having travelled thousands of miles by boat to reach the Suffolk shores. We have also been known to jump on a plane ourselves and fly out to visit cars or even collect parts. And that is true of this week’s Bridge Classic Cars […]
Tommy is setting his sights on the middle of next week having the repairs completed on our 1977 MGBGT body. Here are more images of the work he is currently carrying out
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Work continues on the restoration of parts for our 1975 MGB Tundra Green project. Brian has been doing an amazing job restoring them to their glory. Here we have the dash, brake parts, windscreen, hood frame, filler etc. The dash has been wrinkle finished to match the original specification. [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_gallery type=”image_grid” images=”26519,26520,26523,26525,26527,26528,26529,26530,26532,26536,26537,26535,26534,26533,26538,26539,26540,26541,26542,26543,26544,26545,26547,26548,26549,26550,26555,26551,26552,26553,26554,26557,26556″][/vc_column][/vc_row]
We are just waiting on the bright-work to return from our good friends at Wyatt Polishing where they are currently in the process of being re-chromed. Once it is all back with us we can get to work on refitting the car ready to return to its owner. For now, she is safely tucked up […]
Newly into our workshops this week we have our very rare 1980 Triumph TR8. Having been stored away for some time we look at a possible full but sympathetic restoration here. At this stage we are yet to get her on the ramp for a full assessment.
Our original MGBGT fuel tank has unfortunately suffered from the years of neglect. The tank is full of rust and for the cost of a new product is not worth trying to save. A brand new fuel tank has arrived from our colleagues at Moss Europe.
Work will soon start on the restoration of our amazing 1961 Francis Barnett 250cc trials bike. This very rare bike will be brought back to life and restored to original, concours conditon within the coming months.
The windscreen of our 1971 Jaguar E-Type V12 roadster is now in place. Dave can now work on fitting up the hood frame and hood.
We have now discovered the route cause of the engine issues on our 1963 Jaguar SS100 engine. Unfortunately this does however mean the engine needs to be removed in order to rectify the problems. The block face is warped and will require re-facing. The uneven surface could have been caused by a number of factors […]
The block has now been refaced and repainted, the bores re-honed, the pistons are fitted and the crankshaft has been timed in.
“Hi, I’m the former owner of the Jensen 541 S (prototype) that you have been restoring. I’ve been following the progress of its rebirth online over the past months and now it is complete it looks stunning, well done to all those skills for returning her to her former glory.”