T25 1.9 Diesel engine swap
Out with the tired 1.6 unit on Paul's T25 Westy, and in with a 1.9 1Y engine and better ratio gearbox.
New headgaskets on the 1964 Ford Fairlane
Finally managed to make a start on my own car this week - Replacing the head gaskets on the 260ci Ford Small block.
Metalwork started on The Morris Traveller
Is this the rustiest Morris Traveller we have seen? Must come close! We have started to put some strength back into the structure with the O/S sill repairs for starters. Lots and lots of previous plates...
Is this the perfect vehicle for the summer?
Allan's beach buggy has arrived this week for a new wiring loom and minor work to get it fit for the summer . . . Lets hope that in these strange times he can enjoy some...
The XR3i resto moving forward on metalwork
We are pretty much there on the metalwork repairs on Tim's XR3. As they go the body was reasonably solid, just needing rear quarters, arches and scuttle repairs. Then its full steam ahead on getting the...
VW T25 panel van service and maintenance
This Gorgeous VW T25 van has been with its owner since new - back in this week for a routine service and some new Porsche wheels to give it a new look.
New sills for a Humber Sceptre
Tom's ongoing project Humber Sceptre came into us originally for some repairs to the front wings. Unfortunately that evolved into new inner and outer sills both sides. The former 'repairs' left a lot to be desired....
Morris Traveller custom gearbox mount
More work On the Morris Traveller this week - A new bolt in rear gearbox crossmember was fabricated in the workshop to hold the 5spd type 9 Ford gearbox in place. Next job is to shorten...
MOT and service for this VW T2 Bay Window
We have looked after Ali's VW T2 late Bay Window camper van for a good few years now. All it needed really after a good few months being laid up was a couple of suspension ball...
More work on the Morris cab this week . . .
Repairing the lower frame and putting in new lower door skins. All hand made as no panels available to buy.
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