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VW Beetle update

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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17/05/2014/by NJ Restorations

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Weekly Workshop Update

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…

12/05/2014/by NJ Restorations

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Weekly Workshop Update

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.

06/05/2014/by NJ Restorations

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Jaguar Mk1 update

We have been very busy on this Jaguar over the past week or so – we have removed the engine and gearbox to be sent away to be rebuilt as well as starting to strip off the original paint ready for a respray in it’s original colour.

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Paint stripping in progress
Paint stripping in progress
Engine removed ready to be sent off to be professionally rebuilt

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28/04/2014/by NJ Restorations

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VW Beetle update

The re-assembly on the VW Beetle is going very well. The engine is running and has been finely tuned, the electrical systems are all checked and working following some minor repairs.

We have fitted a brand new vinyl headlining and fitted the front & rear glass. Once the chrome trim has been fitted the windows will be complete.

We still have some work to do in order to finish the Beetle but it will be MOT’d and back on the road very soon!

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The new headlining is in, those creases will disappear over time...
New headlining in & sun visors installed
Rear screen now installed
Windscreen installed, just the chrome trim to fit now...
Freshly painted wheel to go on soon...

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28/04/2014/by NJ Restorations

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Weekly Workshop Update

It’s been another busy week at the workshop…

The Triumph Stag is coming along, we have cut out the rotten floor and will be replacing with new metal soon – we’ll upload some ‘before’ and ‘after’ photos when the job is complete.

We’ve got the engine fired in the VW Beetle & it’s running nicely. Next week we’ll be doing some fine tuning & setting the timing so it runs perfectly.

On the VW camper, we have blasted & painted the original wheels. They have come out great & we’ll be mounting the tyres next week. We’ve added a few photos to the project page and you can see the new wheels below:

We have blasted & painted the camper\\\'s original wheels, they have come out great & we\\\'ll be mounting the tyres next week
We have blasted & painted the camper\\\'s original wheels, they have come out great & we\\\'ll be mounting the tyres next week
We have blasted & painted the camper\\\'s original wheels, they have come out great & we\\\'ll be mounting the tyres next week
We have blasted & painted the camper\\\'s original wheels, they have come out great & we\\\'ll be mounting the tyres next week

12/04/2014/by NJ Restorations

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VW Camper update

The VW bay window camper is well on the way to completion. The engine is now in and running nicely, we are waiting for a few more parts to be delivered before we can set up and tune the engine along with installing a new gear linkage.

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06/04/2014/by NJ Restorations

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VW Beetle re-assembly

The re-assembly on the VW Beetle is going really well. The wings and doors are bolted back onto the car, the wiring has been completed and we have fitted the classic Porsche 944 seats that the customer wanted in the car:

The engine is now in & the rear lights ready to test
Once the exhaust is in & the fuel tank is installed we can fire this engine up
New chrome trim fitted, headlining should be fitted next week along with the glass
Custom seat fitting kit installed so that these Porsche 944 seats could be fitted
Not long to go now...

Next week we will be installing the headlining, glass and pop out rear windows. Now that the new tail pipes have arrived and we have cleaned out the fuel tank, we should have the engine running next week too.

The engine is installed and we have cleaned it up, fitted new tinware and installed a new distributor and carburettor. It is the original engine for the Beetle and we can’t wait to hear it run for the first time in 3 years.

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06/04/2014/by NJ Restorations

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VW Beetle update

We are now re-assembling this VW Beetle. The wiring loom has been repaired where required & located ready to receive all of the lights, gauges and switches. We have bolted the wings on and are in the process of building up the doors, bonnet and decklid ready to be bolted back on the car.

We are also in the process of going through the engine, replacing parts where required and painting the tinware.

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The rear of the car is coming together now, we have installed the engine bay seals, heatshield and started fitting the rear wings
We have installed the front wings, steering column and have located the wiring loom

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23/03/2014/by NJ Restorations

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VW Camper update

The re-assembly on this VW bay window camper is going well, the new headlining & pop top roof have been installed and the underside/inner wheel arches are now rustproof thanks to our protective wax treatment.

Below are a few photographs of the re-assembly and protective wax treatment