<![CDATA[The Classic Car Mechanic UK & Hungary - Projects Blog]]>Thu, 07 May 2026 10:41:20 +0100Weebly<![CDATA[December 09th, 2022]]>Fri, 09 Dec 2022 18:45:10 GMThttp://www.theclassicmechanic.co.uk/car-restoration-blog/chassis-repair
]]><![CDATA[Strip the car for full restoration]]>Fri, 09 Dec 2022 15:59:31 GMThttp://www.theclassicmechanic.co.uk/car-restoration-blog/strip-the-car-for-full-restorationAfter the engine was rebuilt,refitted it to the chassis and started it up.
it was running ok,so we started to move forward and the full strip down for a nut and bolt restoration has begun.
The chassis, suspension parts, and the bulkhead has been media blasted and primer coated. 
The blasting revealed quite a few corroded sections on the chassis and on the bulkhead.
]]><![CDATA[Strip down and rebuild the engine]]>Fri, 09 Dec 2022 14:58:14 GMThttp://www.theclassicmechanic.co.uk/car-restoration-blog/strip-down-and-rebuild-the-engine
Stripped the engine down to bare block,and few issues were discovered...all the valves needed to be replaced and the camshaft were worn badly. The crankshaft were in good condition,and the pistons were also good. Engine components were cleaned,new piston rings fitted,new big end and rod bearings fitted,new timing chain along with the sprockets,and of course all new seals and gaskets,new headbolts and new camshaft. Many of the parts mentioned above are new old stock parts,the date on their package goes back in time to 1956-58.
]]><![CDATA[Paintwork]]>Sun, 29 Dec 2019 21:52:11 GMThttp://www.theclassicmechanic.co.uk/car-restoration-blog/paintworkNice and shiny new paint,thanks to Moorland Classics!
(pics are not the best quality,I will upload some more when I will have them)
​The car will be reassembled by the owner,I hope we can see it when is on the road again!
]]><![CDATA[Bonnet  part3]]>Sun, 29 Dec 2019 21:08:44 GMThttp://www.theclassicmechanic.co.uk/car-restoration-blog/bonnet-part3
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The work completed,and the shell delivered to Moorland Classics to complete the paintwork.
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]]><![CDATA[Bonnet  part2]]>Sat, 28 Dec 2019 20:44:38 GMThttp://www.theclassicmechanic.co.uk/car-restoration-blog/bonnet-part2More pictures about working on the bonnet:
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]]><![CDATA[The Bonnet]]>Wed, 18 Dec 2019 21:04:45 GMThttp://www.theclassicmechanic.co.uk/car-restoration-blog/the-bonnetWe have to build a bonnet now.
The original one was too far gone. Damaged,rusty,badly repaired.
Decided to build a new one with only a few bits saved from the original.
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]]><![CDATA[Painted shell]]>Wed, 18 Dec 2019 20:53:51 GMThttp://www.theclassicmechanic.co.uk/car-restoration-blog/painted-shellThe paintwork was completed by Moorland Classics.
Its beautiful!
The shell has gone home now and it will be fully rebuilt by the customer.
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]]><![CDATA[Body restoration   part2]]>Wed, 18 Dec 2019 20:12:33 GMThttp://www.theclassicmechanic.co.uk/car-restoration-blog/body-restoration-part28940520More pictures of the work:
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Work completed,the shell has been transported to a body shop for a fresh coat of paint.
]]><![CDATA[work stopped...  :(]]>Tue, 17 Dec 2019 21:02:37 GMThttp://www.theclassicmechanic.co.uk/car-restoration-blog/work-stoppedUnfortunately we couldn't complete the work on this vehicle,due to relocation of our workshop,and circumstances.  :(]]>