Classic car  restorations and repairs

Busy day at HD today.

The welding is finally complete on this on going AEC project and the cab is sealed and in primer. #hdrestorations #classictrucks #restoration #aecergomatic #aecergo #aecmurcury

Mk2 Golf GTI 16v recovered from the garage it resided in untouched for at least the last 10 years. Recommissioned the engine, it was tight after being stood. Lubricanted the bores and left over night and gently turned it over. Full service, plugs, check cam belt, drained of fuel and some fresh E5 in the tank. Needed a new fuel pump and some new fuel pipes, bad after a compression check it fired up. Warmed up, plugs back out and a second compression check shows a heathy looking and sounding engine. Now booked in for a full restoration at the next available slot. Will make a nice car this one! #hdrestorations #classiccarrestoration #restoration #modernclassiccar #modernclassiccars #vwgolfgti #vwgolfgtimk2 #mk2golfgti16v

Back the AEC cab for the Mercury. Plenty more welding required after the blasting showed up some extra problems. Hoping to get to the primer stage on the cab soon 🤞🏻. Then onto the panels. #hdrestorations #classictrucks #aecmercury #aecergomatic

Fabrication of tipping frame completed, painted and fitted along with the tipping ram, PTO and tipping lever. Hydraulic pipes made up and installed and tipping ready to go and have the drop side body built. #hdrestorations #classictrucks #bedfordtk #bedfordtktruck #bedfordtkconversion #bedfordtk750 #bedfordtktipper

Fabrication this week as the Bedford TK750 we restored earlier is back in for a tipping set up built and PTO, ram and tipping leaver fitted so the owners can build a drop side body for it to replicate the vehicles they ran in the past. #hdrestorations #classictrucks #bedfordtk750 #bedfordtktruck #bedfordtk

Braved the weather the other Sunday and took the old Escorts out to get together with local classic car owners/customers down the road from us. Great afternoon 👍🏻👌🏻. #hdrestorations #classiccars #carrestoration #classicford #mk2escort #mk2escorts #mk2escortrallycar #mk2escort1600sport #mk2escortcosworth

Just completed a full Reston on this BSA Bantam. Stripped down, frame powder coated, some new paint and some shiny new bits all built back up with stainless bolts and some new rims with spokes and it’s finished. #hdrestorations #bsabantam175 #bsabantam

X19 week. Both owned by the same customer and both lovely, original examples. Really rare to find them in this condition unrestored and with interiors to match. #hdrestorations #classiccarrestoration #classiccars #fiatx19 #fiatx19bertone

The good old boys are back in town. In for a few minor issues sorting before they go back out to be enjoyed a the last shows of the season. #hdrestorations #classiccars #carrestoration #classiccarrestoration #crossley #modelaford #modelafords #modelafordclub #modelafordphaeton #fordmodela #fordmodelapheaton1929

Gear selection, running and starting issues on this really clean example of a Fiat X19. All sorted now but it’s staying in now to have some paint blemishes shorted next week. #hdrestorations #classiccarrestoration #classiccars #carrestoration #fiatx19 #fiatx19bertone

Daimler 250 V8 recommissioned and running like a Swiss clock again. Full clean up and a list of niggles sorted and picked up to be enjoyed in today’s sunshine no doubt. Got to make the most of the full day of summer we’ve had. #hdrestorations #classiccarrestoration #classiccars #carrestoration #daimlerv8 #daimler250 #daimler250v8

Even found a bit of time tonight to give the old S1 a bit of TLC. Very carful machine polish with a low cutting polish as the original paint is wearing really thin. Re wired the back lights using replacement plugs (first time they’ve all worked properly for a while) and a general clean up. 👍🏻

A few little jobs completed on this 250 V8 Daimler for a customer along with a running issue. Full service, recommission and a machine polish and valet ready to be cruised about in (if this weather continues 🤞🏻). #hdrestorations #classiccarrestoration #classiccars #carrestoration #daimler250v8 #daimler #Daimler

They’re like buses. Not had one in before and two turn up! #hdrestorations #classiccars #carrestoration #classiccarrestoration #mk2jaguar #daimler #Daimler

Very tidy Triumph GT6 in last week with gear selection issues following a new clutch being fitted by someone else. Interior stripped out and selector removed, gear stick found to be bent at the bottom probably due to the box maybe being dropped. New springs and bushes fitted, gear stick straightened then put back together with a new transmission tunnel, gaskets and fitting kit as the old on was badly fitted and leaked in heat and fumes in the cab. Picked up and returned to a happy customer. #hdrestorations #classiccarrestoration #classiccars #carrestoration #triumphgt6 #triumphcars

Nice Mk1 Golf GTI in for a Beesting Ariel delete and a few dents removed. Also fitted new window rubbers and headlining. In for paint next. #hdrestorations #classiccarrestoration #classiccars #mk1golf #mk1gti #mk1golfgti

Prelude is finished and as been delivered back to the owner. Really is like getting into a new car! Had a lot of compliments while taking it for MOT and out fuelling and test driving it. We are really happy with the way this project has turned out. #hdrestorations #classiccarrestoration #classiccars #hondaprelude #hondaprelude4thgen

Triumph TR6 came in on Saturday with head gasket trouble. So off with the head, 12 new valves and guides fitted with new double valve springs and seals. All cleaned up and refitted with a new head gasket, back out being enjoyed. #hdrestorations #classiccarrestoration #classiccars #triumpghtr6

The Honda Prelude is well under way now. Stripped down, engine out, parts off for powder coating. Full new set of brakes including discs, pad, calipers and flexi hoses. New clutch, timing belt kit and full service on the engine. All oils changed in engine, gear box, rear steering and brake fluid. Also a repair on the rear seat base where a mouse 🐭 had got in whilst in storage. The engine is now back in and running and the body work is nearing completion ready for a coat of primer. #hdrestorations #classiccarrestoration #classiccars #honda #hondaprelude #hondaprelude4thgen

Lovely Mk2 Jaguar in with a running problem and a check over. All sorted now but coming back in soon for a new clutch. #hdrestorations #classiccarrestoration #classiccars #mk2jaguar #mk2jag

As one gets ready to leave, another one arrives. The TK 750 is off to get a body measured up and made by its owners and a Honda Prelude has been picked up for a full resto. Best get busy. #classictrucks #classiccarrestoration #hdrestorations #classiccars #carrestoration #bedfordtk750 #befordtk #hondaprelude #hondaprestige

Things have moved on with the Bedford TK project, the machanical work was all carried out first then on to stages of paint, chassis paint completed today. Now on to the build up. Not long now and it will be as identical to the customers original as possible. #hdrestorations #classictrucks #bedfordtk #bedfordtktruck #bedfordtk750

A nice little Bedford TK 750 in for the full works. Very clean but we inevitably found some tin worm had got in near the steps. Full machanical over haul and a colour change into the customers colours to replicate the lorry’s they used to run when they first started. #hdrestorations #classictrucks #classiccarrestoration #bedfordtk750 #bedfordtktruck #bedfordtk #bedfordtk7ton

Lots of work happening on the AEC. It’s been shot blasted now and given a coat of Etch primer so we can carry on with welding. #hdrestorations #classictrucks #aecmercury #aectrucks #ergomaticcab

Small job on this otherwise really tidy 1988 VW Scirocco Scala last week. Someone had jacked it up on its sills at some point and the corrosion had started under the kit. Cut out the offending areas and replaced with some nice new Zintec steel. The owner is going to repaint the car and build it back up himself. #hdrestorations #classiccarrestoration #classiccars #carrestoration #vwscirocco #vwsciroccomk2 #vwsciroccoscala

Small job on this otherwise really tidy 1988 VW Scirocco Scala last week. Someone had jacked it up on its sills at some point and the corrosion had started under the kit. Cut out the offending areas and replaced with some nice new Zintec steel. The owner is going to repaint the car and build it back up himself. #hdrestorations #classiccarrestoration #classiccars #carrestoration #vwscirocco #vwsciroccomk2 #vwsciroccoscala

Onto the next. AEC Ergomatic cab for a 4x2 flat lorry. #hdrestorations #classictrucks #classiccarrestoration #aecergomatic #aecergo

Really nice, clean classic Mini Cooper in for the holes from a previous kit deleted and the wider arches painted and fitted. #hdrestorations #classiccarrestoration #classiccars #classicmini #classicminicooper #classicminisofengland #classicminisofinstagram

Well as the year comes to an end so does our work on the Stag. That’s as far as we go with it, now back to the owner for the rebuild. #hdrestorations #classiccarrestoration #classiccars #carrestoration #triumphstag #triumphstagv8 #triumphstagownersclub #triumphstags

Colour change complete on the Stag. Looks a bit better in green. #hdrestorations #classiccars #carrestoration #triumphstag #triumphstagv8 #triumphstags #triumphstagownersclub

When the parts are just not available, you have to make them! The water pump was missing on This 1923 Crossley 19.6 so one had to be designed and made as we weren’t even sure how it would have looked originally. This car is 100 years old at the end of December this year and hasn’t seen the light of day for over 40 years. After treating the roof material the roof just folded back without any issues.They literally don’t make them like the used to. #hdrestorations #classiccarrestoration #classiccars #carrestoration #crossleycarsmanchester #crossleycars #crossley196 #crossley1923

The strip down is complete on this 1975 Mk2 Triumph Stag. It’s in really good condition so a bit of welding to do then take back the layers of paint it’s gained over the years then prep for a full colour change. #classiccarrestoration #hdrestorations #classiccars #carrestoration #triumphstagv8 #triumphstagownersclub #triumphstag #mk2triumphstag

Well today see’s the end of the Albion project and it’s come along way! We think it looks great in its new colours. #hdrestorations #classiccarrestoration #classictrucks #classiccars #albioncheiftan #albiontrucks #albiontruck

Austin Ulster in for chassis paint and protection. You don’t see many of these about. A nice addition to the customers Austin 7 collection. #hdrestorations #classiccarrestoration #classiccars #austinulsterdpecial #austinulster #austinulsterreplica #austin7special #austin7ulster #austin7 #austin7club

The Crossley has arrived. #hdrestorations #classiccarrestoration #classiccars #crossleycars

Sneak peek. This is gonna be a nice one! #hdrestorations #classictrucks #carrestoration #albioncheiftan

The Albion has been pulled down, some panels taken back to bare metal, prepared, primed and well on its way for a full colour change. #hdrestorations #classictrucks #albiontruck #albionchieftain

We collected the Corvette C3 originally because it wouldn’t run. After plenty of mechanical work the owner decided to go with a full interior and exterior colour change. We think it turned out really well and delivered it back to another happy customer. #hdrestorations #classiccarrestoration #classiccars #corvettec3 #corvettefamily

A nice visit from the now completed Austin 7. Nice to see it finished and looking as near original as it did the first time the owner had it. #hdrestorations #classiccarrestoration #classiccars #carrestoration #austin7chummy #austin7 #austin7racer

Doors and boot mounted and gapped, looking good out in the day light. #hdrestorations #classiccarrestoration #classiccars #carrestoration #am #corvettec3 #corvette #corvettestingray

As the Corvette C3 nears completion in comes the next project. In for a resto this Albion tipper.

That’s the Corvette in its new coat of Cyber gray. Now to build it back up. #classiccarrestoration #hdrestorations #classiccars #corvette #corvettestingray #corvettesofinstagram #corvettec3

That’s the C3 in primer. Another step closer. #classiccarrestoration #hdrestorations #classiccars #carrestoration #corvettestingray #corvette #corvettesofinstagram #corvettec3build #corvettec3stingray #corvettec3

When AM Valet and Detailing give the Jowett their treatment before it leaves. 👌🏻

Back to basics. Fresh paint deserves a fresh start.

Now the Jowett is nearly ready to leave us is it’s time to concentrate on the 1977 Corvette C3. All the machanical work and interior cleaned and colour changed, exhaust made and now to get the previous re sprays off back down to fibreglass and ready for a colour change.

The 1952 Jowett Javelin project is nearing completion just wipers and washer jets to go in and the freshly reupholstered interior to fit and it will be ready for the road, not that the weathers been fit lately.

Exhaust fabrication completed on the Corvette. Sounding good.

Exhaust fabrication kind of a day here at HD Restorations.Tacked up, mocked and ready to take apart and Tig weld. Will give this small block Chevy V8 the sound it should have. Get in touch if you need a custom Stainless exhaust making up for any application.

Had some photos of the HY van project with its new signwriting completed, ready for its new job.

Properly vintage at HD today.

From Minis to Artic Lorry’s we can come and pick up your classic vehicle if it’s not ready for the road, carry out works and deliver it back to you if needed. Just message, call or drop in and see us to discuss your projects. #classictrucks #classiccarrestoration #hdrestorations #classiccars #carrestoration #classicford

Collected this lovely E Type Jaguar V12 with or trailer for the customer as it was a non runner. Diagnosed some wiring issues and fully serviced the engine. The uprated fan system needed re wiring and new tyres were supplied and fitted. Recommissioned given a clean and test drive and delivered back for them to enjoy. #hdrestorations #classiccarrestoration #classiccars #carrestoration #etype #etypejaguar #etypejag #etypev12

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No matter the type or condition of the vehicle, you can be assured we care as much as you do! Give us a call or drop us a message today! #fastford #classiccarrestoration #oldford #hdrestorations #classiccar #ford #carrestorations #classiccarrestorations #carrepairs

Looking forward to seeing one of customers vehicles out on the road as the weather improves. Drop us a message or give us a call to get your car summer ready! #classiccarrestoration #hdrestorations #classiccars #austin7 #austin7chummy #austin7club

It’s that time of year again. Rover Vitesse in for a full check over, service and MOT ready for the customer to enjoy when the summer finally arrives! Get in touch if you need your pride and joy recommissioning ahead of this summer. #classiccarrestoration #hdrestorations #classiccars #carrestoration #rovervitesse #rovervitessev8 #roversd1vitesse #roversd13500v8

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Come and see us at Llandudno Transport Festival - Original Page this weekend. ww.hdrestorations.co.uk #classictrucks #classiccarrestoration #hdrestorations #car #classiccars #carrestoration #restoration #classicford

Llandudno Transport Festival - Original Page Come and see some of our restored vehicles. Were here all weekend! www.hdrestorations.co.uk #classictrucks #classiccarrestoration #car #hdrestorations #classiccars #carrestoration #restoration #classicford #llandudnotransportfestival

Come and see some of our restored vehicles at #llandudnotransportfestival this weekend!!! www.hdrestorations.co.uk #classictrucks #classiccarrestoration #hdrestorations #car #classiccars #carrestoration #restoration #classicford

ONE OF MY FAVOURITES!!! The Mk2 ex rally car looks a different car to the one that arrived with us in a shall we say “used” state a few months back. It’s had A Pinto fitted, 4 pot Hi-Spec front brakes up front, Cosworth 4wd rear disc brake conversion, new wheels and tyres, a far bit of body work/paint and lots of new bits to make it a nice looking, usable motor. Tidy it right up and another one saved from the brink 👍🏻. #classiccarrestoration #hdrestorations #carrestoration #classicford #mk2escortrallycar #mk2escort #classicrallycar #classicracingcars

Looking forward to seeing one of customers vehicles out on the road as the weather improves. Drop us a message or give us a call to get your car summer ready! #classiccarrestoration #hdrestorations #classiccars #austin7 #austin7chummy #austin7club

Bare metalled the body and roof. Panels are back from blasting and now it’s time to start getting them straightened up, welded and fitting correctly. #hdrestorations #classiccars #classiccarrestoration #jowettjavelin #jowett #jowettcars

Even made a bit of time for our own cars today. Cleaned up and cobwebs blown off ✔️. #classiccarrestoration #hdrestorations #classiccars #classicford #mk2escorts #mk2escortrallycar #mk2escortcosworth #grp4escort

Llandudno ready. Hope to see you there. #hdrestorations #classiccarrestoration #classicford #mk1cortina #llandudnotransportfestival

Some of the old crew back in for some TLC before show season. #classiccarrestoration #hdrestorations #classiccars #carrestoration #classicford #vauxhallchevette #mk1cortina #cortina

Interior on the HY project is nearly there. Final push. #classiccarrestoration #hdrestorations #carrestoration #citreon #citroenhy #citreonhyvan #citreonhycoffeevan

As the Citroen HY van nears its transformation into a Coffee van so the next project arrives. In for a complete restoration this 1952 Jowett Javelin is the second Jowett we’ve had through the door at HD Restorations. Best make a start! #hdrestorations #classiccarrestoration #classiccars #jowettjavelin #jowettcars

It’s that time of year again. Rover Vitesse in for a full check over, service and MOT ready for the customer to enjoy when the summer finally arrives! Get in touch if you need your pride and joy recommissioning ready for summer. #classiccarrestoration #hdrestorations #classiccars #carrestoration #rovervitesse #rovervitessev8 #roversd1vitesse #roversd13500v8

HY Coffee van conversion is moving on. Bit more done today. This has been a major restoration job and it’s in its final stages of completion now. #classiccarrestoration #hdrestorations #classiccars #citreonhyvan #citroenhy #citroen #citroenhycoffeetruck

Citroen HY Van with the coffee van conversion wiring in. On to fitting the hygiene cladding next. #hdrestorations #carrestoration #classiccarrestoration #citroenhy #citroënhy #citroenhyvan #citroenhycoffeetruck

Recovery job on this morning at HDR. Got it running and back out on the road 👌🏻.

HY on the build up and started on the conversion to a Coffee van. #hdrestorations #classiccarrestoration #classiccars #hyvan #citroenhy #citroënhy #citroenhyvan #citroenhycoffeetruck

There has been a busy few weeks put in on the HY van restoration but it’s finally starting to take shape. #classiccarrestoration #hdrestorations #restoration #classiccars #citroenhy #citroenhyvan #cateringvan #coffeevan

Primer time for the HY van. Another mile stone reached for the project. #hdrestorations #citroen #citroenhy #citroenhyvan

Rebuild on the Austin 7 completed and the car returned back to it owner to be finished off at home. Can’t wait to see it completed in the spring. Been a joy to work on and happy with the results. #classiccarrestoration #hdrestorations #classiccars #austin7 #austin7chummy #austin7club

Time to get back at it with three HY van, stripped back to bare metal and a coat of etch primer to protect it while we continue with the body work. #hdrestorations #classiccarrestoration #citroënhy #citroenhyvan #citroenhy #citroenhycoffeetruck

Last job done tonight for this year. Tidied up the chassis on the Austin 7.

Had some visitors today, nice to see a previous project out and being enjoyed. 👌🏻

New carb day! This Mk2 resto is back in this week for a carb upgrade to twin 45 Webbers. And a Faster final drive to make it a bit more road use friendly.

The Austin 7 has been in for its final coats of paint this weekend. Back in its old colours and looking good. #austin7 #austin7chummy #austin7club #austin

Primer time at HD today. Austin 7 one step closer on it’s journey back to the colour it was when the owner had it originally.

After a long wait for panels stuck in customs they have finally arrived and progress is being made on the Citroen HY van this week.

Austin7 in for a colour change this week, body off so we can deliver the chassis back to the customer for a few jobs while we paint the body in it’s original colour.

VW Caddy is back with its owner. Looking tip top again after a tidy up.

We absolutely love classic fords, and by the looks of it, so do our customers! #ford #carrepairs #vintagecar #cortina #classiccar #classiccarrestoration #fastford #fordmodela #car #classiccars #classicford

No matter the type or condition of the vehicle, you can be assured we care as much as you do! Give us a call or drop us a message today! #fastford #classiccarrestoration #oldford #hdrestorations #classiccar #ford #carrestorations #classiccarrestorations #carrepairs

Something rare arrived at HDRestorations today for recommission. Getting on for 100 years old and according to the Jowett owners club the only high top van known to exist. #hdrestorations #classiccarrestoration #classiccars #carrestoration #jowettcars #jowett #jowettvan

Done some light repairs on this customers very clean Rover 75 this week. It had very slight signs of corrosion showing so he wanted to nip it in the bud before it got hold. We also did a full service on the car and wax oiled it to keep it winter ready. #hdrestorations #rover75 #rover75v6 #rover75club

Escort day. #hdrestorations #mk2escortcosworth #classicford #classiccarrestoration #classiccars #fastford

VW Caddy in this week for a tidy up on the paint. Although this was a real tidy car and the final paint was a very good job, the prep for it was not so the paint was lifting in places and some rust has started to rear it ugly head again. As we all know the devil is in the detail and paint prep is 90% of a good long lasting finish. So the bad areas were stripped back, a few minor repairs, prep and paint. #classicvw #volkswagon #classicvolkswagon #classiccar #hdrestorations #classiccarrestoration #vw #vwpickup.

Something rare arrived at HDRestorations today for recommission. Getting on for 100 years old and according to the Jowett owners club the only high top van known to exist. #hdrestorations #classiccarrestoration #classiccars #carrestoration #jowettcars #jowett #jowettvan

Had this really tidy XK8 it this week for recommissioning after being off the road for 10 years. The car was a non runner so we recovered it for the customer and set about checking it over. It had all the brakes striped, cleaned, painted and new discs and pads fitted. It’s had 4 new Michelin tyres fitted by Big Russ Tyres & Autocare. New fuel pump, full service on the engine and gearbox. Also a new headline material fitted as the old one was sagging badly. We have modified the exhaust slightly with bigger tail pipes and MOT tested it ready for use again. AM Valet and Detailing are coming to work their magic on the interior for us then we will deliver it back to the owner. #hdrestorations #xk8 #jaguarxk8 #jaguarxk8coupe #jaguarxk8club

Something rare arrived at HDRestorations today for recommission. Getting on for 100 years old and according to the Jowett owners club the only high top van known to exist. #hdrestorations #classiccarrestoration #classiccars #carrestoration #jowettcars #jowett #jowettvan

We get all sorts in for restoration here at HD Restorations. #hdrestorations #argacat #8wheeldrive #amphibious

Busy few months here at HDR. Big engines fitted in 8 wheel drive Argo Cat. Bit of welding and painting on an Austin 7, some work on a pick up and a lot of time spent on the on going Mk2 ex rally car freshening and upgrading it. A few last bits and bobs to arrive and some more time and it will finally be ready for it owner to enjoy, it’s come a long way from where it was but has been saved 👍🏻. #classiccarrestoration #hdrestorations #classiccars #classicford #grp4 #grp4mk2escort #classicrallycar

Tidy Toyota Hi Lux through the garage this week for a bit of body work. Had a bit of corrosion staring in the sill so any rust that was appearing has been removed, new panels fitted, primed and painted along with the tub just to tidy it up. This is now a really nice straight pick up 👌🏻.