Author: dave

The rebuild is progressing well since the body shell returned from paint. The front and rear suspension has been refitted so the car is now a rolling shell on its own wheels. The lights and some trim pieces have been fitted along with many other small parts.

The long task of fitting the insulation and heat shield to the engine bay bulkhead is now complete which allows the engine bay to be reassembled. This has started with a new engine bay wiring loom section which has now been routed and in the process of connecting up alongside fitting the various electrical components.

Work has also started fitting the brakes ready for new pipe work which will be made in the workshop as it is neater than the pre-made kits.

We are very excited to see the Brown MK111 return from the paintshop today. We have been working with a new paintshop recently and I am amazed at the quality of their work.

I have booked in my own FF to be started in a few weeks once they have caught up with other customers work and am really looking forward to see the results of their work and the colour scheme I have settled on.

The Brown MK111 is now painted and ready for flatting and polishing. We have been working with a new paintshop who have just taken things to another level. Their attention to detail and uncompromising perfection really do show.

A rebuilt E series 383 came off the test rig today after a full rebuild, the engine had seized and was delivered here as a pile of parts having been stripped elsewhere. It needed a +60 rebore as there was so much damage to the bores and 10 thou off the crank and the heads fitting with hardened valve seats.

The rebuild was finished off with an Edelbrock intake manifold and was converted to electronic ignition. Once fired up and the cam bedded in for 20 minutes it had some final detailing before being removed and is now ready for the customer to collect.

Also in the picture is the 440 rebuilt engine and gearbox being stored on the test rig until it is ready to refit in the Brown J series Interceptor we are carrying out a full restoration on and a six pack engine from the SP we are restoring which is now on the engine build stand ready to be cleaned before stripping for a full rebuild.

Loving this Tan interior and thinking it will go really well with the fresh Brown paint.

Now that the recolouring is complete Ive spent some time reassembling the trim panels and fitting the switches and other parts. Im pleased it still has the original 8 track with Jensen flap that has been repaired ready for some 70’s music.