Work has progressed steadily on our 1956 Jensen 541, with Jonn continuing the methodical replacement of chrome components. He began by fitting the lower quarter light trim to both sides and installing a new bonnet badge along with its gasket. The rocker cover was removed and cleaned of the old gasket, then handed over to […]
The handbrake lever on our 1956 Jensen 541 was found to have excessive movement. Upon investigation, it was discovered that two locating bolts were missing from the handbrake pivot. These bolts were replaced, and the handbrake was then adjusted to ensure correct operation.
Our 1956 Jensen 541 has come a long way since it first arrived in the Bridge Classic Cars workshop. After being cleaned recently, the car was looking incredible and we can’t wait to see it back out on the road very soon.
The spare wheel carrier has been fitted to our 1956 Jensen 541, by technician Pete, using new mounting hardware. Following this, the chrome plaques for both door shuts were carefully positioned, marked out, drilled, and riveted into place, ensuring alignment and consistency between the passenger and driver doors.
Technician Jonn has been working on the brakes of our 1956 Jensen 541. Here are his notes: Started by reassembling the rear brakes, Fit rear shoes and refit drums. Rears locked up once drums refitted. Unable to pump brake pedal to centralise as no shoes on front axle yet. Refit rear wheels and swap over […]
Once our 1956 Jensen 541 was up on the four-post ramp, Jonn was able to chock the engine and remove the gearbox. He then cleaned the bell housing and fitted new thrust bearings. Once this was done, Jonn cleaned the flywheel and fitted a new clutch and refitting the gearbox.
Our 1956 Jensen 541 is coming toward the end of its restoration here at Bridge Classic Cars. It has been a long process but now, technician Paul is starting to put the last few pieces back together. Although the car will still need testing and other minor bits, it’s safe to say that it is […]
New window regulators have been fitted on our 1956 Jensen 541. Before they were fitted though, Paul had to modify the new regulators and the doors to ensure the perfect fit.
Both Paul and Lydia have been working on our 1956 Jensen 541. Once Paul had changed over the rear suspension leaf springs to the correct ones, he carried on fitting the door trim. Lydia then made a glove box for our classic Jensen. It’s small in size as it has to fit into the dash […]
Our 1956 Jensen 541 has made a lot of progress recently. Paul has finished the dash mounts and has started work on the wiring. After fitting the loom, he began work wiring some of the electrical components into it. The headlining has been fitted on our 541 too. Lydia made it from a cream vinyl […]
Classic car technician Paul has manufactured brake pipes for our 1956 Jensen 541. After fitting these to the car, he then fabricated axle support straps ready for them to be painted.
Brian has been busy at work hand-crafting several pieces for the interior of the 1956 Jensen 541 that is being restored by Bridge Classic Cars. Brian, one of our master in-house trim experts, has been using what is salvageable from the original interior as well as reference photos and experience to create the needed trim […]
Kath, Bridge Classic Cars’ interior trim specialist has been making wonderful progress on both of our Jensen interiors. Firstly, Kath begun by sewing up the new black leather seat covers before moving on to refurbishing the upper panels near the headlining. She then began assembling the front and rear seat bases, the rear seat middle […]
Kath has been hard at work on our Jensen interiors. For the convertible roof she has tackled the following stages Dismantled the headlining Marked out new material patterns onto the new fabric Cut out and numbered the fabric pieces Measured out a strips of calico for the convertible loops Cleaned metal bars Sewn headlining back […]
Ady, Bridge Classic Cars’ engine specialist has begun work on our Jensen Engine restoration. He’s stripped down the engine ready for cleaning, refurbishing and then rebuild. Having completely restored several Jensens in recent months, we’re very familiar with these wonderful classics. Does your Jensen need restorative works? Get in touch to see how our Jensen […]
Dave has been working on our wonderful 1957 Jensen 541R. He’s had to convert the door hinges to allow the doors to correctly fit. To do this Dave has cut out the old door plate and fabricated a new door plate, using our 1960 Jensen door as reference to match it perfectly. He’s then had […]