1969 Light Blue S2 2+2
Rust free car imported from the US. Car will undergo respray, retrim, conversion to RHD and commissioning.
Rust free car imported from the US. Car will undergo respray, retrim, conversion to RHD and commissioning.
14th June 2019
We picked up the car from the paintshop this week (rear end tap) and Murray has been busy bolting everything back together again.
We picked up the car from the paintshop this week (rear end tap) and Murray has been busy bolting everything back together again.
14th July 2017
We now have all 4 seatbelts fitted. Test driving was going well but came to an abrupt halt when we noticed fluid coming out of the automatic gearbox. The car was really running well and I was confident of getting 100 miles on her quickly. We had to remove the engine and gearbox and get it over to the rebuilders for checking out. Turns out the seal behind the torque converter had failed and if you look closely at the photo, you can see the spring part of the seal looking decidedly the worst for wear.
We now have all 4 seatbelts fitted. Test driving was going well but came to an abrupt halt when we noticed fluid coming out of the automatic gearbox. The car was really running well and I was confident of getting 100 miles on her quickly. We had to remove the engine and gearbox and get it over to the rebuilders for checking out. Turns out the seal behind the torque converter had failed and if you look closely at the photo, you can see the spring part of the seal looking decidedly the worst for wear.
7th July 2017
The car is now registered and ready for us to put some miles on her. Couldn't resist taking these photos of her enjoying the July sunshine.
The car is now registered and ready for us to put some miles on her. Couldn't resist taking these photos of her enjoying the July sunshine.
30th June 2017
More small jobs finished with the fan covers made and fitted up. The radio console is in place and built (owner will be fitting a new radio in due course) the sun visor mounts are in place (note the little spacer).
More small jobs finished with the fan covers made and fitted up. The radio console is in place and built (owner will be fitting a new radio in due course) the sun visor mounts are in place (note the little spacer).
23rd June 2017
Delighted to report that the registration process has begun. As soon as we have that, we can get a few delivery miles on her. Meanwhile, the footwell carpets have been fitted and the carb plenum modified for triple carbs. That is now with the powder coaters.
Delighted to report that the registration process has begun. As soon as we have that, we can get a few delivery miles on her. Meanwhile, the footwell carpets have been fitted and the carb plenum modified for triple carbs. That is now with the powder coaters.
16th June 2017
The car is now driving and passed the MOT today with zero advisories. Phil delivered the final parts of the trim and these were duly fitted.
The car is now driving and passed the MOT today with zero advisories. Phil delivered the final parts of the trim and these were duly fitted.
9th June 2017
The project has moved ahead this week and we are pleased to say, it lives! The engine started easily on Thursday so we are ready for MOT next week. (You can view the video at the end of these pictures).
The project has moved ahead this week and we are pleased to say, it lives! The engine started easily on Thursday so we are ready for MOT next week. (You can view the video at the end of these pictures).
2nd June 2017
Lots of small jobs finished with the little trim bits in place. The upgraded servo is fitted and the wiper motor rebuilt and connected.
Lots of small jobs finished with the little trim bits in place. The upgraded servo is fitted and the wiper motor rebuilt and connected.
19th May 2017
We now have the correct rear mounting fitted so that is another step forward. The speedo has been stripped and cleaned and the doors are fully built so just awaiting the seats to complete the interior. We also have the removeable steering wheel in.
We now have the correct rear mounting fitted so that is another step forward. The speedo has been stripped and cleaned and the doors are fully built so just awaiting the seats to complete the interior. We also have the removeable steering wheel in.
12th May 2017
Work coming on at a fair pace now and we have lots of the smaller jobs completed. There are a number of shots of the interior of the car which shows what remarkable condition the car is in. We have even used as much of the original underlay/sound deadener as possible. The exhaust is fitted but we don't have the correct mounts for the resonators (different for a 2+2). They will be here next week so that job can be put to bed. The door cards are being fitted and you can see the oft (always) missing countersunk screws that go under the chrome strip in place. The new Hardi fuel pump with new mounts has also been fitted.
Work coming on at a fair pace now and we have lots of the smaller jobs completed. There are a number of shots of the interior of the car which shows what remarkable condition the car is in. We have even used as much of the original underlay/sound deadener as possible. The exhaust is fitted but we don't have the correct mounts for the resonators (different for a 2+2). They will be here next week so that job can be put to bed. The door cards are being fitted and you can see the oft (always) missing countersunk screws that go under the chrome strip in place. The new Hardi fuel pump with new mounts has also been fitted.
5th May 2017
We decided to paint the rear stay as it is an easy thing to replace later on if the customer decides. The alternator pulleys and brackets have been fitted and the top of the dash is being prepared. Cover for the propshaft in place.
We decided to paint the rear stay as it is an easy thing to replace later on if the customer decides. The alternator pulleys and brackets have been fitted and the top of the dash is being prepared. Cover for the propshaft in place.
28th April 2017
Rear (upgraded lights) fitted and wiring check started. Not sure what we are going to do about the rear hatch stay as it needs stripping and re-chroming. The newly refurbished fuel tank is now installed finally.
Rear (upgraded lights) fitted and wiring check started. Not sure what we are going to do about the rear hatch stay as it needs stripping and re-chroming. The newly refurbished fuel tank is now installed finally.
21st April 2017
More work completed with the new exhaust manifold painted (just waiting for the rear one now!). The chrome sill finisher strips have been fitted along with the gutter chromes and RHS mirror. The water pump is in and that elusive kick down bracket fitted! We had to modify the lower shaft to accept an additional connecting rod by welding on another lug. Carbs are fitted properly and now waiting firing up for final testing.
More work completed with the new exhaust manifold painted (just waiting for the rear one now!). The chrome sill finisher strips have been fitted along with the gutter chromes and RHS mirror. The water pump is in and that elusive kick down bracket fitted! We had to modify the lower shaft to accept an additional connecting rod by welding on another lug. Carbs are fitted properly and now waiting firing up for final testing.
13th April 2017
We have moved on with some small jobs and the windscreen chromes and rear screen chormes are fitted. Just the side ones to install. The elusive shaft for the carbs has also arrived so we can hopefully get that fitted this coming week.
We have moved on with some small jobs and the windscreen chromes and rear screen chormes are fitted. Just the side ones to install. The elusive shaft for the carbs has also arrived so we can hopefully get that fitted this coming week.
31st March 2017
We now have the front and rear screens fitted. Just the chromes to go now! We are expecting delivery of the kickdown parts for the carbs to be delivered next week from Finland which means we won't be too far away from starting her up.
We now have the front and rear screens fitted. Just the chromes to go now! We are expecting delivery of the kickdown parts for the carbs to be delivered next week from Finland which means we won't be too far away from starting her up.
24th March 2017
Some of the components have been checked and refurbished and fitted to the car. The newly powdercoated bonnet dampers have been rebuilt and fitted along with the exhaust manifolds and carburettors.
Some of the components have been checked and refurbished and fitted to the car. The newly powdercoated bonnet dampers have been rebuilt and fitted along with the exhaust manifolds and carburettors.
17th March 2017
The bonnet is now built up with the upgraded headlights and wiring mods. The additional white wire in the plug is for the lead that goes straight to the battery and feeds the two relays that power the headlights direct. This gives a significant improvement to the brightness of the lights. The chrome is all fitted and the dampers, grill and heater intake plenum have been delivered to the painters.
The bonnet is now built up with the upgraded headlights and wiring mods. The additional white wire in the plug is for the lead that goes straight to the battery and feeds the two relays that power the headlights direct. This gives a significant improvement to the brightness of the lights. The chrome is all fitted and the dampers, grill and heater intake plenum have been delivered to the painters.
3rd March 2017
More chrome has been fitted and the bonnet beads, front sidelights are now in place. The bonnet loom has been attached and connected with the RHS headlight bowl screwed on.
More chrome has been fitted and the bonnet beads, front sidelights are now in place. The bonnet loom has been attached and connected with the RHS headlight bowl screwed on.
17th February 2017
The bonnet is now fitted and the newly chromed front bumper installed. We have some work to do to adjust the bonnet gaps and complete some powder coating and plating to the bonnet hardware.
The bonnet is now fitted and the newly chromed front bumper installed. We have some work to do to adjust the bonnet gaps and complete some powder coating and plating to the bonnet hardware.
10th February 2017
Work moves forward and the door chromes and interiors have been built up. The rear windows are fitted and we now have the long awaited exhaust manifolds!
Work moves forward and the door chromes and interiors have been built up. The rear windows are fitted and we now have the long awaited exhaust manifolds!
27th January 2017
The car now has most of the trim fitted (minus seats) and work has begun on glueing down the rubber seals. The newly chromed rear bumper is in place along with the rear light clusters.
The car now has most of the trim fitted (minus seats) and work has begun on glueing down the rubber seals. The newly chromed rear bumper is in place along with the rear light clusters.
20th January 2017
Lots of smaller jobs have been finished now and the brake pipe and loom runs have been strapped into position. The cooling fans have been rebuilt and tested. We have also fitted the hi torque starter motor. Phil turned up on Friday to carry on the trim work. It is amazing how much more trim there is in a 2+2!
Lots of smaller jobs have been finished now and the brake pipe and loom runs have been strapped into position. The cooling fans have been rebuilt and tested. We have also fitted the hi torque starter motor. Phil turned up on Friday to carry on the trim work. It is amazing how much more trim there is in a 2+2!
13th January 2017
The engine and gearbox are now fitted. A lot of preparation work had to be completed prior to installation which included making sure the bolt holes were clear for the torsion bar reaction plate and fitting new UJs to the propshaft. Unfortunately, the propshaft was deemed scrap as there was some damage to one of the yokes which meant that the bearing cap would never fit properly. The engine stabliser lower link had to be replaced with polybush and the engine bay checked to ensure it was clean and ready.
The engine and gearbox are now fitted. A lot of preparation work had to be completed prior to installation which included making sure the bolt holes were clear for the torsion bar reaction plate and fitting new UJs to the propshaft. Unfortunately, the propshaft was deemed scrap as there was some damage to one of the yokes which meant that the bearing cap would never fit properly. The engine stabliser lower link had to be replaced with polybush and the engine bay checked to ensure it was clean and ready.
6th January 2017
The re-cored radiator was delivered and duly built with the refurbished cooling fan mounts and fitted to the car. Engine and gearbox are scheduled to be fitted next week.
The re-cored radiator was delivered and duly built with the refurbished cooling fan mounts and fitted to the car. Engine and gearbox are scheduled to be fitted next week.
23rd December 2016
Work has picked up again and the roof lining is finished, upper cantrails installed, door rubbers, dash and some chrome fitted. Next up will be engine and gearbox fitted.
Work has picked up again and the roof lining is finished, upper cantrails installed, door rubbers, dash and some chrome fitted. Next up will be engine and gearbox fitted.
2nd December 2016
The Auto Box has been rebuilt and the re-chroming completed on the Blue 2+2 (CG) so we can get cracking on getting that put back together.
The Auto Box has been rebuilt and the re-chroming completed on the Blue 2+2 (CG) so we can get cracking on getting that put back together.
18th November 2016
We now have the engine back so when the gearbox is delivered next week we will be back on the rebuild.
We now have the engine back so when the gearbox is delivered next week we will be back on the rebuild.
September 2016
Engine and gearbox removed for rebuilding. Front suspension built and installed. Wiring loom laid out in position
Engine and gearbox removed for rebuilding. Front suspension built and installed. Wiring loom laid out in position
26th August 2016
The front uprights are built up now and the car is ready for engine removal.
The front uprights are built up now and the car is ready for engine removal.
19th August 2016
Fitting up of some of the smaller components and the one way brake valve is fitted up with new vacuum pipe and clips. The filter is fitted to the bulkhead and the front uprights put together for a quick photo.
Fitting up of some of the smaller components and the one way brake valve is fitted up with new vacuum pipe and clips. The filter is fitted to the bulkhead and the front uprights put together for a quick photo.
12th August 2016
Leon has been busy and the new loom is installed, rear axle fitted, instruments cleaned and centre dash in place. The frames and engine have been degreased so it looks quite bright in there now! We removed a leaking core plug and found it was pretty sludgy inside the block. Following consultation with the owner, we have decided that the best course of action is to rebuild the engine.
Leon has been busy and the new loom is installed, rear axle fitted, instruments cleaned and centre dash in place. The frames and engine have been degreased so it looks quite bright in there now! We removed a leaking core plug and found it was pretty sludgy inside the block. Following consultation with the owner, we have decided that the best course of action is to rebuild the engine.
5th August 2016
The back axle is built for the S2 2+2 (CG) and the interior is stripped out ready for the new looms and dash to be fitted.
The back axle is built for the S2 2+2 (CG) and the interior is stripped out ready for the new looms and dash to be fitted.
22nd July 2016
The water and vacuum transfer pipes fitted and the brakes have been stripped ready for painting and new pistons and seals. The components for the rear axle are all built ready for assembly.
The water and vacuum transfer pipes fitted and the brakes have been stripped ready for painting and new pistons and seals. The components for the rear axle are all built ready for assembly.
15th July 2016
We picked up the powder coating and plating so we will concentrate on getting the rear axle built and in place and also the front suspension.
We picked up the powder coating and plating so we will concentrate on getting the rear axle built and in place and also the front suspension.
7th July 2016
Now stripped of the Aircon unit and the LHS dashboard. Should be installing the loom and the RHD dash next week.
Now stripped of the Aircon unit and the LHS dashboard. Should be installing the loom and the RHD dash next week.
17th June 2016
The end of another busy week! The strip down of the rear axle and front suspension of the Blue S2 2+2 (CG) is complete and all the components have been broken down and delivered to their respective platers/powdercoaters. Interesting points to note this week is the broken UJ on the driveshaft. The bearing had collapsed and the yoke then smashed the cup that contained the rollers. This in turn damaged the driveshaft yoke! Luckily we have a good second hand one to replace it with. The hub carriers are always full of 50 year old grease and is always delightful to clean off. Prior to delivering the oil covered diff unit to our reconditioners, he insists that we clean them first. Horrible job!
The end of another busy week! The strip down of the rear axle and front suspension of the Blue S2 2+2 (CG) is complete and all the components have been broken down and delivered to their respective platers/powdercoaters. Interesting points to note this week is the broken UJ on the driveshaft. The bearing had collapsed and the yoke then smashed the cup that contained the rollers. This in turn damaged the driveshaft yoke! Luckily we have a good second hand one to replace it with. The hub carriers are always full of 50 year old grease and is always delightful to clean off. Prior to delivering the oil covered diff unit to our reconditioners, he insists that we clean them first. Horrible job!
10th June 2016
Coming apart nicely with only one surprise; the torsion bar reaction plate has been cut along its' length! For comparison, an original one is underneath.
Coming apart nicely with only one surprise; the torsion bar reaction plate has been cut along its' length! For comparison, an original one is underneath.
4th June 2016
More work on the strip down and we continue to get dirty!
More work on the strip down and we continue to get dirty!
27th May 2016
Lot of focus this week with the major stripdown beginning following the new headlining being fitted. The rear axle has been removed along with carbs and other smaller components. The list of parts for powder coating and plating is growing and growing!
Lot of focus this week with the major stripdown beginning following the new headlining being fitted. The rear axle has been removed along with carbs and other smaller components. The list of parts for powder coating and plating is growing and growing!
22nd May 2016
The car is now back in the workshop and the rear axle is ready to drop out. Just have to move it off the ramp first. Photos show the condition of the underneath, dirty but solid.
The car is now back in the workshop and the rear axle is ready to drop out. Just have to move it off the ramp first. Photos show the condition of the underneath, dirty but solid.
6th February 2016
Always good to welcome customers into the workshop. Here Carl gets on with cleaning off the old sponge and trim from inside his car.
Always good to welcome customers into the workshop. Here Carl gets on with cleaning off the old sponge and trim from inside his car.
29th January 2016
Finally arrived back at the workshop today. Second photo shows the Delivery Driver doing some sort of Break Dance while Leon looks on in wonderment.......
Finally arrived back at the workshop today. Second photo shows the Delivery Driver doing some sort of Break Dance while Leon looks on in wonderment.......
19th January 2016
The car is now polished and looks superb. Really pleased with the job the guys did.
The car is now polished and looks superb. Really pleased with the job the guys did.
7th January 2016
The car is now painted and looks fantastic. All the dents and holes that we didn't want (ie side repeaters) are welded up and we should hopefully get the car back next week. The paintshop have been a bit lively so the car will have to wait it's turn in the queue. Still, a nice workshop ornament to have around now!
The car is now painted and looks fantastic. All the dents and holes that we didn't want (ie side repeaters) are welded up and we should hopefully get the car back next week. The paintshop have been a bit lively so the car will have to wait it's turn in the queue. Still, a nice workshop ornament to have around now!
16th December 2015
The paintshop are getting on and we now have the first coat of primer applied. Still more flatting down required though. Should be in paint next week.
The paintshop are getting on and we now have the first coat of primer applied. Still more flatting down required though. Should be in paint next week.
3rd December 2015
The bonnet is now back in one piece with all the dents removed. Work has begun on buzzing off the rest of the paint on the car.
The bonnet is now back in one piece with all the dents removed. Work has begun on buzzing off the rest of the paint on the car.
1st December 2015
The car is now in the paintshop and I am amazed at how quickly they have set about it! The bonnet is off and the lower valance now panel beaten to remove the dents from the LH light etc. The way they are going, the panel work should be finished at the end of the week.
The car is now in the paintshop and I am amazed at how quickly they have set about it! The bonnet is off and the lower valance now panel beaten to remove the dents from the LH light etc. The way they are going, the panel work should be finished at the end of the week.
28th November 2015
Final stripping and the servo and mudguards have been removed in order to straighten some damage to the LHS floor pan due to careless jacking in the past.
Final stripping and the servo and mudguards have been removed in order to straighten some damage to the LHS floor pan due to careless jacking in the past.
26th November 2015
Now ready for the paintshop to collect on Monday. Found a mouse nest in the propshaft area - just amazing how much they can drag into a small space. The following photos are really for us to use when the car goes back together but also shows how original the car is. The inspection panels on the rear bulkhead have never been removed. Some of the bodges people carry out still amaze and shock us. The short pipe that has been cut along its' length is the connector between the fuel filler and the tank. It was missing the jubilee clips and was wrapped in electrial insulation tape! The pipe from the fuel tank was cust and joined with a jubiliee clip and some rubber pipe. Really dangerous. Removing the roof lining revealed a date stamp. More proof of the originality. The headlight scoops were removed revealing all the original wiring and P clips.
Now ready for the paintshop to collect on Monday. Found a mouse nest in the propshaft area - just amazing how much they can drag into a small space. The following photos are really for us to use when the car goes back together but also shows how original the car is. The inspection panels on the rear bulkhead have never been removed. Some of the bodges people carry out still amaze and shock us. The short pipe that has been cut along its' length is the connector between the fuel filler and the tank. It was missing the jubilee clips and was wrapped in electrial insulation tape! The pipe from the fuel tank was cust and joined with a jubiliee clip and some rubber pipe. Really dangerous. Removing the roof lining revealed a date stamp. More proof of the originality. The headlight scoops were removed revealing all the original wiring and P clips.
24th November 2015
The brief is to repaint the car in the original colour, retrim and commission. A real treat to be working on such an original car - it hasn't even been painted since it left the factory. It is off to the paintshop on Monday.
The brief is to repaint the car in the original colour, retrim and commission. A real treat to be working on such an original car - it hasn't even been painted since it left the factory. It is off to the paintshop on Monday.
