3D Scanning Of The Jensen
March 23, 2021
Here at Bridge Classic Cars, we have a variety of services and a can-do attitude. If you ask it, we can do it! We have
March 23, 2021
Suzuki GSX400 Frame Shortening
March 23, 2021
Progress is being made on our 1984 Suzuki GSX400. Clinton from Holdsworth Artisan Metalcraft has been commissioned to build this one for us. The bespoke
Schumacher Junior Set To Drive In His Father’s Footprints
March 23, 2021
Mick Schumacher, 22, is set to tread in his father’s footstep this season in Formula 1, starting next weekend in Bahrain as he races for
Jaguar E-Type Dent and Axel Repair
March 23, 2021
Our lovely maroon 1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1.5 is back in for a small dent repair and a check up. We’ve worked on this classic
Peony Red Chrome And Carpet
March 23, 2021
The chrome came back for our 1960 Peony Red Jensen 541S last week and it is now starting to be fit by our classic car
Full 360 On The VW T4
March 23, 2021
Our expert valet technician, Colin, from Viper Auto Valet has done a thorough clean of our VW T4 campervan, making the interior look brand new
New in: BMW Widebody
March 23, 2021
We’ve just welcomed this stunning 2000 BMW Z3 3.0 Widebody into our workshop. It needs very little attention which means we can photograph this very
Fiat 500 Off The Rails
March 23, 2021
We’ve had a quirky 1969 Fiat 500 Abarth come in recently for some care and attention. One of our technicians soon found a dangerous issue
Porsche 911 – Corrosion Prevention
March 23, 2021
Whilst looking over the task in hand we noticed some corrosion on the boot lid and a small piece missing from the rear bumper. With
3D Scanning Of The Jensen
March 23, 2021
Here at Bridge Classic Cars, we have a variety of services and a can-do attitude. If you ask it, we can do it! We have access to this clever 3D scanning software called SHINING3D which allows us to scan objects such as our lilac Jensen 541R chassis and the device turns it into a 3D digital sketch, making further design modifications easier.
This scanning technology provides a degree of precision unobtainable through hand-drawn textures. Taking into account angles, textures and difficult designs, this device can determine the shape and size of the object you wish to scan. Alongside giving us an accurate template from which to work when it comes to modifying a vehicle, it also takes note of any corrosion and deterioration of the object. This state of the art technology is changing the game when it comes to design and manufacturing machinery.
Suzuki GSX400 Frame Shortening
March 23, 2021
Progress is being made on our 1984 Suzuki GSX400. Clinton from Holdsworth Artisan Metalcraft has been commissioned to build this one for us. The bespoke battery tray is now being married up to the simplistic frame work. The rear of the frame has now been cut away and removed to begin the cafe racer style looks to the body.
Clinton is now working on the bracketry for the custom battery box and shaping the rear hoop.
Schumacher Junior Set To Drive In His Father’s Footprints
March 23, 2021
Mick Schumacher, 22, is set to tread in his father’s footstep this season in Formula 1, starting next weekend in Bahrain as he races for Haas. Junior Schumacher seemingly takes it all in his stride as he tells BBC Sport about his fathers legacy, “It is motivation and pride. I am happy to be here; I am happy to have brought back the Schumacher name into F1. I have done it with championships on my back so we have proven I am able to drive a race car. So I don’t feel a blink of pressure from it.”
“I’ve dreamed of being one of those 20 drivers for 15 years, ever since I was a kid,”
Mick Schumacher
Mick not only resembles his heroic father’s mannerisms and facial features but is also making his F1 debut at the same age as his father was when he embarked on his F1 debut at the 1991 Belgian Grand Prix in Jordan.
Michael Schumacher (senior) hasn’t been seen since his tragic ski accident back in 2013. His family will not disclose his condition however it is rumoured that he is in a ‘vegetative state’ after the ski accident left him with a brain injury, leading to a 6-month coma.
You can read more here.
Jaguar E-Type Dent and Axel Repair
March 23, 2021
Our lovely maroon 1968 Jaguar E-Type Series 1.5 is back in for a small dent repair and a check up. We’ve worked on this classic in the past so its nice to have it back in for a freshen up. Mauro has discovered a rear differential leak in the rear axel so he’s taken its apart, stripped and cleaned it and will then replace the seal before re-building it all again and fitting it back into the E-Type.
Unfortunately our lovely E-Type had gained a small dent in its rear quarter panel. Chris and Matt have been correcting this by filling the dent, applying epoxy and primer before then repainting and polishing it so it looks brand new.
By the time Chris and Matt were done with the rear quarter, you would never know there had been a dent there. Good as new!
Peony Red Chrome And Carpet
March 23, 2021
The chrome came back for our 1960 Peony Red Jensen 541S last week and it is now starting to be fit by our classic car technician, Paul. A range of badges, sills, handles and other pieces of chrome is set to be re-fit, giving our classic Jensen that sparkle of life. These have been reconditioned by Tony from Wyatt Polishing.
Paul has begun to fit the window chrome back on, which as already made this magnificent classic look mighty again.
The trim shop have also been helping with our peony classic. Lydia has sewn together these circle inserts for Brian. She began by top stitching the edge of each insert after Brian has assembled them. She then sewed a flap round the edge of each one, which will eventually look like a bonded edge once Brian has finished gluing them onto the wood. Brian made these pieces by marking out the circular air vent measurements on hard wood, cutting them out and then marking and cutting the carpet out to go with the hardwood pieces. Brian then followed this by cutting out the leather for the air vent holes and made a skirt for around the edge of the carpet. He then glued leather around the edge and applied the carpet to the boards.
Full 360 On The VW T4
March 23, 2021
Our expert valet technician, Colin, from Viper Auto Valet has done a thorough clean of our VW T4 campervan, making the interior look brand new again! Before, it was showing significant signs of wear, dust and general usage. Now, it looks ready for the next adventure!
Alongside the van’s thorough clean, we needed to start re-assembling all of the components. Having been freshly painted, doors, windows and other pieces needed to be added back in. John has also been looking at re-wiring the electrics and fixing any small issues with the vans wires.
The VW badge has also been cleaned so it now resembles a crisp ‘VW’.
The windows have been put back in the VW as well by Car Glass And Trim and the windscreen was fitted by Autoglass.
New in: BMW Widebody
March 23, 2021
We’ve just welcomed this stunning 2000 BMW Z3 3.0 Widebody into our workshop. It needs very little attention which means we can photograph this very soon, stay tuned to find out more about this BMW’s future…
Fiat 500 Off The Rails
March 23, 2021
We’ve had a quirky 1969 Fiat 500 Abarth come in recently for some care and attention. One of our technicians soon found a dangerous issue with the steering column that we are now making top priority to correct. It seems there is a Fiat 126 steering rack fitted with fiat 500 elements, meaning the components in the steering rack didn’t match up, making steering and driving unsafe. James has removed the potentially dangerous steering rack conversion from the steering box so that he can re-design and refit the steering to make it safe.
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Porsche 911 – Corrosion Prevention
March 23, 2021
Whilst looking over the task in hand we noticed some corrosion on the boot lid and a small piece missing from the rear bumper.
With the customer’s approval we have decided to correct the corrosion and rear bumper to prevent it from deteriorating any further.
This will now be part of the bigger project.
