It’s been another busy week in the workshop, after 2x MOT’s and a few last minute issues we have waved goodbye to the VW Camper and VW Beetle – keep an eye out for them at the shows this summer!
Now that we have freed up some space we will be bringing some more cars into the workshop…more updates coming soon.
This rare Bentley Turbo has come into us for some minor bodywork repair to the rear wheel arch.
We have cut out the rot, replaced it with new metal and paint matched the wheel arch to blend in with the rest of the bodywork.
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We are well on the way to stripping the paint off this lovely Jaguar Mk1. This week we have also carried out some repair work to offside sill. We have cut out the old metal and replaced the inner sill.
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This Mercedes 500 SL has come into us for some paintwork repair and minor bodywork.
Considered a modern classic, these SL’s are starting to become collectable.
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The re-assembly on the VW Camper is going very well. We have completed the pop top roof install and are in the process of fine tuning the engine. The new gear linkage is fitted and working and we have fitted a new throttle cable after the original was sticking on hard acceleration.
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As we make the final push to get the VW Beetle back on the road, it passed the MOT with no problem at all and we have now fitted most of the exterior trim, running boards, etc.
Next week we will be re-building the carburettor to address an issue when accelerating and carrying out some final adjustments on the brakes. All being well the Beetle will be ready for collection next week ready for summer.
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Things are going well with our 2x VW projects…we have fitted a missing gear linkage part to the camper & tuned the engine – next stop, MOT!
The Beetle is almost finished as well, we have fitted the lights, bumpers, running boards and engine lid. Just a few little jobs to finish off now (new copper fuel line after discovering a leak, replacing a slightly warped crankshaft pulley) then we will flat & polish the paintwork before it goes off for its MOT.
We have stripped the majority of paint off the Jaguar Mk1 and we are just awaiting a date with the engine rebuilders to send off the engine & gearbox.
More photos will be uploaded soon…
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Despite another bank holiday, we’ve been very busy in the workshop…
The Jaguar Mk1 strip down is going well and is well on the way to being prepared for a respray. Below is a photo of the car just before we took the engine out:
Getting ready to remove the engine & gearbox to be sent off for rebuilding
The Beetle final assembly is coming along nicely too, we have completed the interior re-fit and are almost there with the external glass and panels:
Rear bumper & light lenses fitted
Door panels installed & assembled
The VW camper is almost ready for its MOT too, the tyres have been mounted onto the newly refurbished wheels and the engine should be re-fitted this week.