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Refitting Our DB2 Grill
After the re-chromed grill of our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 arrived back at the Bridge Classic Cars workshop, classic car technician Steve fitted it back onto the car. As you can see, the already stunning classic looks even more impressive
The perfect pre-war racer – 1932 Austin 7 ‘Ulster’
Our stunning 1932 Austin 7 ‘Ulster’ is now live to be won on the Bridge Classic Cars Competitions website. The humble Austin 7 – The car which played a pivotal role in getting Britain on the move would form the
Aston Martin Seats
Interior trimmer, Lydia has been working on the backrest part of the front seats of our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4. This was slightly more challenging than expected as they are much larger than the bases, and the flutes run all
Modify battery tie down
Christian has been working on our Austin Ulster this week. He has modified the battery tie down.
Aston Martin DB2/4 Water Pipe
John has found a damaged water pipe on the Aston Martin DB2/4 so has replaced with new.
Building up the doors
The doors are being built up right now on our 1987 Mercedes SL500 R107.
Mechanical Work on Amphicar
The new clutch has been fitted and the engine re-installed in the car. All of the ancillaries have been refitted, the radiator has been tested and refitted also along with the exhaust. The engine has been run up with new
MG B Roadster in Epoxy
The MG B Roadster is now in epoxy prime and ready for paint.
Austin Devon Panel Fabrication
Christian is continuing with the Austin Devon body panel fabrication.
Weld repairs on S2000
Monty has completed the weld repairs to the arch of the S2000.
Aston Martin 2/4 Interior taking shape
To begin with, Lydia has made a mock-up panel to test the measurements for the tuck and roll flutes. This requires precise measurement and calculation to ensure that the flutes end up at the correct width. If they do not,
Jensen 541 Interior Work
Fitting inner glovebox top section and outer panel. We have glued the vinyl to the bottom section, fitting hinges to the glovebox lid, fitted lock to the lid before fitting lid to the glovebox outer panel. Brian has also made
Volvo 240 interior refit
Today the interior was refitted; seats, seat belts and boot areas that were removed for metalwork/welding. On refitting the passenger seat, we found the back rest bolts had worked loose and fallen out, these were refitted with thread lock to
From red to silver
Now that the wheels have returned from our good friends at Wheelworx having been re-coloured from red to silver, Jon has refitted them to make the car mobile once again. He has then removed the axle stands and dropped to
Continuation on the MG B Roadster
Mauro is continuing on with the MG B Roadster rust removal.
Inner arch repairs on our Honda S2000
Monty has started on the corrosion repairs on our S2000 this week. As you can see, the rear inner arch requires some fabrication and welding to correct the corrosion before the paint shop take control to make it all look
Fitting door panels and glove box
Brian has fitted weather strips to the top of the doors, adjusting the ends of the door cappings to let the doors close properly./ He has cut out door panel insert panels and covered in leather. He has fitted insert
Pre Delivery Inspection – Jaguar F-Type
Our Christmas line up is being prepared as we speak. We have an amazing selection of competitions coming up between now and Christmas. Something for everyone I’d say. Our incredible 2015 Jaguar F-Type is currently going through it’s inspection and
Final repairs to Ford Escort
Fitted new distributor cap and rotor arm. Gap and fit new spark plugs, run and test briefly, all ok. Ready for full road test and tune. Weather permitting…
Terry stripping down front suspension
Terry is already getting his teeth stuck into things here at Bridge Classic Cars. He is busy stripping down the front suspension of our Austin Devon pickup.
Ford Transit Mk2 In Paint
The bumper of our Ford Transit Tipper MKII is all painted and now finished in a satin clear. The rear suspension springs have also been in the paintshop and have had black dtm applied. Chris has also fixed and painted
Austin Healey pre delivery inspection
Jon is currently carrying out the pre delivery inspection on our 1958 Austin Healey 100-6. He has secured both front seat bases as the bolts were missing in the frames. Tighten and test and all ok. He has drained approximately
Volkswagen Beetle nearing completion
We are so so close now with our Volkswagen Beetle completion. Jon has attended to the bonnet seal at the bulkhead. Align and cut to length in the new channel. We have drilled holes along the length. Align on car
Amphicar assembly continues
More progress fitting the doors and locks, bonnet catches and lock covers, final assembly of the dashboard and controls including cables. The front and rear bumpers and over riders have been fitted along with the outer door handles.
Rover 216 Cabriolet hood fitting
Brian has glued the flaps around the rear side window area of the frame, fitting rubber seals, fitting rear of headliner to the parcel tray. He has glued the metal side bars to the hood cover, bolted the metal bars
1979 Ford Escort Ghia Repairs
Jon is preparing the Escort for next week’s competition draw. He has stripped and removed the carburettors. Stripped and checked that the jet sizes correspond with the 2000cc engine in 32/36 carb setting. The jet sizes are all ok. He
Interior work on our Jensen 541
Some additional shaping was needed to the floor mats upon inspection. Lydia cut down the sides slightly and shaped the back edge. She added a rubber floor mat to the drivers side to give some protection for the mat. The
Works continues on our 1980 Volvo 240 Estate
Steve has fitted new points and condenser to the Volvo as well as a new cambelt, tensioner pully and spring. Both near side and one of the off side tyres are badly cracked so will need replacing.
Investigating MG B front wing corrosion
Work begins on the front wings of our 1970 MG B Roadster project. Mauro has removed the wings to reveal some corrosion.
London to Brighton Veteran Car Run 2023
This weekend Gordon was delighted to attend the London to Brighton Veteran Car Run once more, the spectacle never failing to make an impression on him. This annual event, steeped in history, has been running almost consistently since its conception
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