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.
Adam has fitted up the new rubbers ready to refit doors. This is done now, at this stage so they we can correctly align the doors and adjust and correct the gaps and lines. Meanwhile Ben is busy assembling the front hub carriers with the new bronze bushings and packing with grease. Then new dust […]
The paint shop has prepared some small parts, in colour, for Clinton over in the welding shop.
Ben worked on our 1976 Jensen Interceptor by scraping down the underside in preparation for protective coating, working alongside Greg to mask off the suspension and paintwork. He then sprayed the underside with 3M underseal, taking care to touch in any hard-to-reach areas for full coverage. The rear springs were also prepped for finishing, with […]
Jonn investigated an exhaust blow on our 1984 Morgan 4/4, traced to the joint between the manifold and downpipe. He applied heat to release and remove the downpipe nuts and studs, then cleaned both mating surfaces as thoroughly as possible given the limited access. The starter motor was removed in preparation for fitting a new […]
John traced a fault in the wiring on our 1978 MG Midget 1500 and identified a section of melted wiring as the source of the issue. He removed the damaged wiring and installed a replacement to restore proper electrical function. Jonn brought our 1978 MG Midget out from the Classic Lounge and conducted a road […]
While the paint shop was carrying out fit-up work on our 1969 Aston Martin DB6 Volante, damage occurred to the boot catch area. The newly installed metalwork had become significantly distorted, which resulted in the catch U-bolt being pulled from its fixings. Pete has since repaired the affected section, reshaping the metal and reinforcing it […]
Greg carried out cleaning work on our 1976 Jensen Interceptor, focusing on the wheel arches and removing the existing undercoat. This preparation is essential ahead of applying a fresh layer of undercoat to ensure proper adhesion and protection.
Mauro applied epoxy primer to the floor panels and gearbox tunnel of our 1953 Aston Martin DB2/4, followed by a coat of direct-to-metal satin black paint to provide a durable and protective finish.
We’ve had a whole host of new arrivals over the past week or so! From old to brand new, the team always look forward to welcoming any car to our Pettistree workshops. 1988 Volkswagen Golf GTi: 1995 TVR Chimaera: 2003 Porsche Boxster: 2004 Alpina Roadster S: 2007 Range Rover: 2014 Range Rover Sport: 2024 Lotus […]
Ben continued work on our 1976 Jensen Interceptor by fitting the hood stay and making adjustments to the dampers. He cleaned and polished the washer jets to improve their appearance and functionality, and cut new rubber gaskets for the wiper chrome bezels. With these components prepared, he proceeded with fitting the new parts in place.
Pete removed the rear H-frame from our 1978 Mercedes 350SL and began trimming back to the chassis tail ends in preparation for fitting the new rear crossmember, which will be tied into the replacement boot floor. Despite the location being deep behind the bodywork, corrosion was still present in these areas. Fortunately, the acid dip […]
Lydia has fitted a brand new set of green carpets in the Austin Devon Pickup.
Following extensive bodywork on our 1969 Aston Martin DB6 Volante, Pete proceeded with fitting the doors. Due to the method required to secure the main body to the ramp during earlier stages, it was not possible to reshape the door skins in situ. As a result, Pete has begun carefully reshaping the door edges, focusing […]
Jonn secured all track rod ends on our 1959 Austin Healey 3000 and tightened the ball joint before fitting a new split pin. With the steering components addressed, he lowered the car to the floor and confirmed that the tracking remained correctly set, with plans to check it again following a road test. He then […]
Jonn carried out work on the passenger’s door window of our 1987 Mercedes 500SL. He located the glass and the rear section runner, but as the original fixings could not be found at the time, he cut down two 6mm bolts to use in their place. The channel was fitted and greased to ensure smooth […]
Jonn carefully applied heat to the steering wheel of our Morgan 4/4 in order to remove it. Once removed, he turned the wheel to the left and refitted it to correct the alignment. An initial test was carried out around the yard, followed by a run up the road, both confirming that the steering wheel […]
Jonn brought the Rover Vitesse into the workshop and jacked up the vehicle to remove the front wheels. On the offside, he stripped out the track rod end, which was found to be seized in place. To resolve this, he cut off the track rod end and removed it, then applied heat to the track […]
Kickboards have been made and fitted. to our 1951 Austin Devon Pickup.
A new elastic seat web base has been fitted to our Morgan. The old one had completely perished and collapsed, so a new one was needed.
Jonn hoovered out the interior of our 1984 Morgan 4/4 before refitting the driver’s seat. To ensure the seat was securely installed and to distribute the load more evenly, repair washers were fitted beneath the floor. He then removed the gear lever to investigate further issues, during which he found remnants of a broken bush. […]
Jonn investigated a rattle coming from the offside rear of our 2007 Porsche 911 and identified the backplate as the source. He removed the wheel and calliper, then de-adjusted the handbrake shoes to allow for the removal of the disc. With the disc off, he cleaned the handbrake shoes and inspected the dust shield, which […]
Jonn has addressed an issue with the steering column lower bush on our 1987 Rover Vitesse. He began by undoing the securing plate at the bulkhead, then proceeded to clean the splines on the steering shaft and slacken the universal joint. The shaft was knocked down, and alignment marks were made on the splines to […]
Some interior pieces can finally be fitted to our 1976 Jensen Interceptor without being in anyone else’s way. Carpet side pieces are in, and under-seat runners are covered in vinyl.
The boot lid has been refitted to our 1955 Aston Martin DB2/4 Drophead Coupe.
Ben has been assembling various components for the suspension, cleaning threads and fitting bushings on our 1969 Aston Martin DB6 Volante. He built up the new koni shock absorbers and started fitting, but further checks showed these should be black, even though our Aston Martin parts company supplied red units. So these were removed and […]
The rear brake wheel cylinders were corroded and leaking on our 1966 Volvo Amazon, so they were replaced along with the O/S metal brake pipe, as it was seized in the old cylinder.
The old battery was removed from our 1947 Wolseley Eight. The new battery came dry, so had acid added and the battery was charged.