A few new arrivals…
December 9, 2024
1998 Rover 200 Coming in to Bridge Classic Cars HQ with a heater issue, John is already on with finding the fault and hopefully being
MG B GT V8
Best Ride – Replacing the Front Shock Absorbers on the 1975 MG B GT V8
June 16, 2022
The workshop at Bridge Classic Cars have replaced the front shock absorbers on the 1975 MG B GT V8 in with us. Upon inspection, our
Ready, Set, Go – Preparing to Reinstall the V8 into the 1973 MGB GT V8
December 7, 2021
Jonn, one of our in-house restoration technicians here at Bridge Classic Cars, has been busy preparing both the car and the engine for the pair
The Smallest of Details – A New Fitting on a 1973 MG B GT V8 Oil Filter Housing
September 23, 2021
Previously on the 1973 MG B GT V8, we were installing the electric fans to help keep that freshly rebuilt V8 cool. Another integral part
A few new arrivals…
December 9, 2024
1998 Rover 200
Coming in to Bridge Classic Cars HQ with a heater issue, John is already on with finding the fault and hopefully being able to rectify it so it’ll be back to it’s owner in no time.
1998 Rover Mini Cooper
Meanwhile, a new addition to the The Classic Lounge, home to Bridge Classic Cars Competitions, our 1998 Rover Mini Cooper. Somewhat of a minor celebrity in the Mini world, this Cooper has gathered up a decent following over it’s lifetime, having it’s own website and social channel. The car has frequented many a local car show and meet and will soon be available as a competition car.
If you think you know this car, you may well do. The car is famed for the social channel ‘The Mini Resto‘ and was set to become the poster car for a new competition website. The previous owner soon realised the cost of running these competition models and thought again. The car comes to us to complete it’s journey in the competition world so coming to you very soon…
1975 MG B GT V8
And finally for this week, our 1975 MG B GT V8. This has been sourced for a customer with a specific requirement in mind. We have found the car, purchased the car and now it awaits it’s turn in the workshop for a full and through restoration.
Best Ride – Replacing the Front Shock Absorbers on the 1975 MG B GT V8
June 16, 2022
The workshop at Bridge Classic Cars have replaced the front shock absorbers on the 1975 MG B GT V8 in with us.
Upon inspection, our technicians noted there were a few leaks coming from the components so replacements were ordered. Once they arrived in stock, Jon began to remove the old components from the front suspension to cross-check them against the new pieces.
With everything checked, the new shock absorbers could be put into place and tightened down. Before the car was road tested and given the all-clear by the workshop.
Ready, Set, Go – Preparing to Reinstall the V8 into the 1973 MGB GT V8
December 7, 2021
Jonn, one of our in-house restoration technicians here at Bridge Classic Cars, has been busy preparing both the car and the engine for the pair to be reacquainted.
Previously, after testing the 1973 MG B GT V8 our technicians found metal shavings in the oil after it was drained as part of our testing procedures. Since then, Jonn has replaced the bearings which had been found to be deeply grooved as well as fixing a problem with the oil pickup which had caused the issue in the first place.
Since that, the engine has been prepared to go back into the front of this beautiful purple sports car.
Keep an eye out here on the Bridge Classic Cars news page for more updates very soon on the 1973 MG B GT V8.
The Smallest of Details – A New Fitting on a 1973 MG B GT V8 Oil Filter Housing
September 23, 2021
Previously on the 1973 MG B GT V8, we were installing the electric fans to help keep that freshly rebuilt V8 cool. Another integral part of the engine is its oiling system.
Our master engine-builder Ady fitted a remote oil filter housing to the MG’s engine bay. To help with the oil feed of the refreshed V8 in the MG B, he needs to add a specialised small fitting to connect up to the hardlines.
With the fitting now in place and hardlines bent up to meet the new fitting, it could be installed into the engine bay safely tucked out the way.
Next up for the MG B GT V8 will be its first fire. Keep an eye out on the News Page for more updates.
