The colour transformation is now starting to take shape as Chris has applied the black primer to our Aston Martin DB2/4.
Ben is currently fitting up the components on our 1976 Jensen Interceptor. Headlights are going in, some of the chrome trim is also being fitted. The owner of this incredible machine is visiting later this week so we look forward to showing him the progress to date.
Our paint shop are always busy, but this time our paint technician Chris has been working his magic on our 1988 Volkswagen Golf GTi as he prepares it for primer. He’s worked his way through each panel checking for anything out of shape and to perform any repairs or reshaping needed before the car goes […]
The 1978 Mercedes 350SL, which is at Suffolk HQ for a complete restoration, has been in the fabrication shop under the skillful hands of our restoration technician Greg. Because of the unibody construction of the Mercedes, Greg has had to carefully take apart each section to get to the affected areas of the classic German […]
The 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4 restoration journey is progressing steadily under the watchful eye of our paintshop manager Chris. In this update, Chris has been doing the meticulous task of blocking the entire body and front clamshell to get it to a perfect finish before it goes into the spraybooth for its big transformation. To […]
The workshops at our Suffolk HQ are always busy with cars constantly coming in and out. Sometimes though, we get to see an old friend come back to the Pettistree workshops and this week we welcomed back a previous competition car of ours which was won some time ago by Karl – our 1973 Porsche […]
1988 Volkswagen Golf GTI A bit of corrosion has been discovered in our Golf GTI so the car is now with Greg and the paint shop to rectify. We are not expecting it to take too long to resolve the issues and prepare the car for paint. 1993 Ford Escort XR3I On to our Ford […]
Our trim shop have been working alongside the workshop to get our 1976 Jensen Interceptor Coupe project back together for its owner. Lydia, our trimmer, has been fitted up the new rear panels into the car and they look phenomenal with the beautiful dark blue paintwork.
Our restoration technician George has been working on our 1993 Ford Escort XR3i at our restoration workshops here at our Suffolk HQ. George has taken off all the old brake pads and discs, before cleaning up the hubs and then rebuilding the brakes for the car. While also working on the car, he has carried […]
…or do they? George has had a busy first week, working on many cars. The photos show the process that we took in fitting the parking sensors. George removed the number plate, removed the latch, routed the wires through the latch. A hole was drilled or the wires to go through, put a grommet in, […]
Updates from George and Steve – here we have photos showing the process of removing the top part of the gearbox tunnel. This included; removal of the seats, carpets, radio and gear-shifter.
Jonn investigated an oil leak on our 1993 Ford Escort XR3i, with the source suspected to be the inlet camshaft sensor. He removed the sensor and inspected the O-ring seal, which was found to have gone flat. Using the seal kit, he made a new O-ring, applied grease, and refitted the sensor securely. The electrical […]
Put bits back on the car ?????? (Sorry Rob not sure what to do with that one!)
Geoff has prepped the Jensen interceptor for its first layer of undercoat.
Jonn carried out a full lights and levels check on our 2007 Land Rover Range Rover Vogue. He adjusted the tyre pressures to 36 psi at the front and 42 psi at the rear. However, he was unable to inflate the spare tyre as the rear luggage compartment was fully loaded, preventing access. Despite performing […]
Jonn checked fluid levels on our 1947 Wolseley Eight and topped up the engine oil. On inspection, the fuel in the filter appeared dirty and showed signs of water contamination. He used the car’s fuel pump to begin emptying the tank but, after disconnecting the pipe and switching the ignition on, no fuel was coming […]
Jonn continued work on our 1987 Mercedes 500 SL by fitting the window seals, carefully cutting and shaping them to ensure a precise fit. During the process, the window channel runner detached from the glass, which he then bonded securely back into position before refitting. Next Jonn carried out preparation work on our 1987 Mercedes […]
Greg identified that the front right lower control arm bushing on our 1993 Ford Escort XR3i is failing and noted that the front disc brakes require replacement. He also addressed a rust hole in the centre muffler, which he was able to repair with a weld. Additionally, the front speakers were replaced.
Jonn continued setting up the accelerator on our 1959 Austin Healey 3000 in line with the provided instructions. He repositioned the rod to the carburettors and achieved the best possible result, although a slight amount of play remains in all the ball and socket rods. A test confirmed the setup seems satisfactory, with throttle response […]
Jonn was unable to source the correct coolant header tank for our 1978 MG Midget 1500, so he modified the one available and refitted it. He carried out a test fit and fabricated a new strap to secure the tank in place. As the tank sits close to the radiator, he made a small bracket […]
Mauro stripped the Mini ready to start body work.
John refitted the driver’s carpet on our 1972 Triumph Stag as neatly as possible. The roof catches were repaired to eliminate free play and subsequently adjusted for proper engagement. He also repositioned the door sticker to achieve a better fit. The movement in the roof catches was addressed as part of the adjustments.
John refitted the exhaust on our 1972 Triumph Stag following its repair, using new rubbers to secure it in place.
Jonn continued work on our 1959 Austin Healey 3000 with the arrival of the throttle bar bushes. He used trimmed P-clips to secure the new bushes within the existing brackets and determined the most effective method for mounting before proceeding with fitting them back onto the car. The rod position on the end of the […]
Tony packed up our 1968 Austin Mini Cooper S to be delivered to the lucky winner Derek Brooks.
Lydia has been carefully fitting carpets for our 1976 Jensen Interceptor.
Greg removed the old corroded battery tray from our 1993 Ford Escort XR3i Silver and replaced it with a bespoke fabricated unit. He then applied paint protection and sealed the area to ensure durability and resistance to future corrosion.
Tony collected the headlights for our 1954 Jaguar XK120 Cream from Crawley.
Jonn fitted a new manifold-to-downpipe gasket on our 1984 Morgan 4/4, ensuring it was properly sealed and securely fastened. A new starter motor was sourced, but it proved to be the incorrect type.