Previous Restorations
Here is where I showcase some of My previous restoration projects. To view each restoration project in more detail, click on the name or accompanying picture.
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1973 MGB Clutch Replacement
This beautiful MGB came to me for a clutch replacement, although the engine ran well and it pulled happily through the gears, there was a noticable growl each time the clutch was depressed to change gear, there was also a huge amount of heat coming through the gearbox tunnel. Clearly Something was wrong with the […]
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1958 Morris Oxford
This Morris Oxford came to us for a number of small repairs to the wings and general body work. As with previous jobs this involved cutting out and putting in new metal, and then a final fill, sand and paint layers applied. In total the car was with us for around 4 weeks, and as […]
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1956 Ford Prefect
This beautiful 1956 Ford Prefect came to us for small smaller welding repairs to the wings and doors. As usual this included cutting out of the rusted and rotten areas, new metal laid in, lead loading as appropriate before filling painting and blending in. hopfully the following photos will show how we carried out this […]
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1971 MGB-GT
This 1971 MGB-GT came to me for some repairs to its drivers side front wing, around the light fitting and at the lower portion by the sill. I made a start removing the light fitting and the chrome trim piece that runs the length of the wing, and the splash plate on the inside of […]
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1965 MGB Roadster
This beautiful 1965 MGB Roadster required a few oil leaks to be attended too. After an ititial visit and assessment it was found that the sump plug washer was weaping as was the gasket on the rear axle differential. A plan was formed and a few weeks later I went out to to carry out […]
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1980 MGB Roadster
This 1980 MGB Roadster came to me for some clutch work, and a number of other smaller jobs. The clutch was found to be a tad sticky when the car was first taken out each day but then got better and back to normal after a few miles. As the car isn’t used on a […]
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1973 Triumph Stag Mk1
This Triumph Stag came to us for some work to its brakes, this has involved fitting new stainless flexible hoses to the font and rear, new shoes on the rear and the rear drums skimmed up on a lathe. Whilst this has not been a massive job it hopefully shows some of the smaller work […]
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1972 Morris Minor Van
Here we have a 1972 Morris Minor van, it came to us for a gear box replacement and a general service. The job didn’t take too long and was finished within a week, this Morris minor van is based in the potteries and can be seen at some of the local shows there. Whist the […]
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1979 Porsche 911
This 1979 Porsche 911 has come to us for a quick recommission, its been imported from Ireland by its owner, we undertook a very small number of jobs on it prior to having it tested and checked over as part of its MOT and ultimate UK Registration. The small number of Jobs on the 911 […]
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Morris Minor 1000 Saloon – Repaint
This Morris minor came to us for a repaint, but rather than spray, the owners preferred to have it coach painted. A big thanks to Terry Colley for his 30+ years experience and assistance with this project, please go and like his facebook page which has lots more examples of his brilliant work https://www.facebook.com/Terry-Colley-Signwriter-and-Gilde…/
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Next Project!
Our next completed restoration project will appear here.