ALVIS SPEED 20SB

We are back after our Christmas break and now really stuck into the ash frame restoration work on the 1934 Alvis Speed 20 SB.

Ian and Roy have finished taking the doors, front wings, running boards and skins off the car and assessed the true condition of the ash frame which is extremely poor.  Thankfully the owners have not been involved in an accident since there wasn't a great deal of structure left.

Reproduction of the frame sections has started as you will see from the photos below



Doors and front wings stripped
getting ready to remove front scuttle




Previous repair attempt just hanging in mid-air
and not attached to anything




Bulkhead/firewall frame in extremely poor condition




N/S A-post
Previous repair attempts with no structure




Fire damage uncovered caused by welding work on the scuttle skin
and woodworm activity clearly visible




Old (Right) and new windscreen bottom rail




Trial fitting new sections



1934 ALVIS SPEED 20 SB

We are in the process of carrying out repairs to the ash frame on an Alvis Speed 20SB and have just chosen and collected the lenghts of ash before Ian starts work on reproducing parts of the frame.

Some of the ash ready for cutting and shaping

ROLLS-ROYCE 20/25 TRIALS CAR FOR SALE

One of our customers has asked us if we know of anyone looking for a Rolls-Royce 20/25.  We do not buy or sell cars ourselves, but have said we can put her information on our blog.  We give no warranty as to the condition or suitability of the car for any potential buyer, but will be able to pass details on to our customer if you are interested.

FOR SALE 1935 Rolls Royce 20/25  TRIALS CAR

Chassis Number GSF-3

Sunshine Saloon/ Long Wheel Base 

Barker Body

A very original car with Coachwork by Barker.

Engine Overhaul 1971 (61,000 miles on clock) .

Total Body Bare Mental Re-spray 2000.

Fifth owner. 

Owned for 15 years by RREC Scottish Section Member

All invoices of work carried out.  Over £25,000 spent

Fifth owner since new.

One of the first cars with a Sunroof and Dipped Headlights.

Barker’s publicised her new body shape in December 1935.

Rolls Royce Motor Car Bulletin of December 1935 and documented in Bird’s and Hallows.  

RREC Rallies (Central Southern, North East Section, Oxford Section, Scottish Section, Yorkshire Section and some Euros).

First Point of Contact:  ianmilford@vintage-engineering.co.uk

 

ROLLS-ROYCE 20/25

Ian and Graeme running cables

The work on the front brakes of the1930 Rolls-Royce 20/25 is now complete and the front axle king pins and bearings have been replaced.  The one-shot system has been overhauled and we have just finished replacing the clutch.  The re-wire is underway and the gearbox will be refitted once the wiring conduits are back in position.  When the wiring is completed we will move on to the back brakes and refitting the front wings.



CLUTCH OVERHAUL PHOTOS 

 

Clutch pressure plate complete with old lining

 

Pressure plate stripped down



Clutch cover with fingers removed



Clutch fingers and pivots ready for overhaul



New linings on pressure plates



Pressure springs and other components ready for build up



Clutch cover with fingers in position



Pressure plate assembled ready for refitting



Clutch into position on flywheel







Snowed under

The blog may have been quiet for a few weeks, but here in the workshop we've been snowed under, although not literally quite yet as the first few flakes have settled in the last couple of days.



The mouse nest is just visible on the left and

the wires it has exposed are on the right



The guys have been keeping busy with various different vehicles including removing a mouse nest from an MGB GT and repairing the wiring loom it's resident decided to eat!



The nest in all its glory!








We also finished a few minor jobs on the 1964 Porsche 356C in time for its owner to drive it down to the Scottish Austin Seven AGM in New Lanark where it was much admired before being driven home to the North of Scotland.

World's Smallest v12 Engine

Time to branch out?  Here's a video link sent by one of our customers with a V12 E-type

World's Smallest v12 Engine Break.com

PORSCHE 356

This car was recently acquired by one of our clients and is having a few minor jobs carried out.  We are currently awaiting delivery of the final few parts including the repaired seat frame and will then check the items off our list.