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Sample builds, shown the way your real ones would be: before, during, after, and what we did.

These are sample projects. The photos are stand-ins from Wikimedia Commons, not cars we restored. On your site, each one is a real car from your workshop.

1961 Rambler American convertible

Status
Sample project
Goal
Driver
Scope
Full restoration
Before
A faded blue 1961 Rambler American with a dull, sun-worn hood, parked as found
As found. Stand-in photo of a 1961 Rambler American.
During
Photo slot
After
Photo slot

What we did

  • Floor pans and trunk floor replaced
  • Inline six rebuilt, carburetor rebuilt and tuned
  • New convertible top and hydraulics
  • Repainted in the original colour
  • Project binder for the owner’s insurer

1970 Volkswagen Beetle

Status
Sample project
Goal
Show
Scope
Partial restoration, three stages
Before
Photo slot
During
An orange Volkswagen Beetle on stands in a workshop, wheels off and engine lid open
On stands, wheels off. Stand-in photo.
After
The rear of a bright orange Beetle with fresh, glossy paint
Fresh paint. Stand-in photo of a different Beetle.

What we did

  • Heater channels and both sills replaced
  • Engine resealed, twin-port heads refreshed
  • Paint in the factory orange
  • Brightwork straightened and polished

1952 Chevrolet Deluxe sedan

Status
Sample project
Goal
Driver
Scope
Frame-off restoration
Before
Two rusty early-1950s Chevrolet project cars on a trailer outside a blue workshop
Arriving on the trailer. Stand-in photo.
During
Photo slot
After
Photo slot

What we did

  • Frame blasted, repaired and painted
  • Hand-formed patches for the lower fenders
  • Stovebolt six rebuilt, numbers recorded
  • Wiring harness replaced throughout
  • Seats and door cards trimmed with a local upholsterer

1936 Riley roadster

Status
Sample project
Goal
Concours
Scope
Concours preparation
Before
Photo slot
During
Photo slot
After
A black 1936 Riley roadster with wire wheels, polished and on display
Ready for the lawn. Stand-in photo.

What we did

  • Twin carburetors rebuilt and balanced
  • Wire wheels trued and painted
  • Undercarriage detailed to show standard
  • Judging-sheet walk-round before the event

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