1963 OTS
Brief is to restore the bodyshell and paint in Carmen Red.
Brief is to restore the bodyshell and paint in Carmen Red.
29th November 2019
Wiring loom going into position.
Wiring loom going into position.
2nd August 2019
We have carried out more work and the bootlid, looms and frames are now in place.
We have carried out more work and the bootlid, looms and frames are now in place.
12th July 2019
We now have the frames, fuse blocks and insulation fitted. We have also placed a few of the bolts into the bulkhead that hold the heater, linkages etc in place.
We now have the frames, fuse blocks and insulation fitted. We have also placed a few of the bolts into the bulkhead that hold the heater, linkages etc in place.
1st March 2019
Really excited to get the shell back from the paintshop. Looks glorious! The build will start in a few weeks time.
Really excited to get the shell back from the paintshop. Looks glorious! The build will start in a few weeks time.
8th February 2019
Finally, we now have the car in colour. The owner chose a period colour (original to the car) of carmen red. Looks really nice.
Finally, we now have the car in colour. The owner chose a period colour (original to the car) of carmen red. Looks really nice.
11th January 2019
The shell is now signed off and we just have the top coat to apply to the outer panels. The colour is stunning (Carmen red) very period.
The shell is now signed off and we just have the top coat to apply to the outer panels. The colour is stunning (Carmen red) very period.
6th January 2019
We now have all the fiddly bits are painted. I have to sign off the chrome final fit prior to the outer shell being painted next week so we'll have the car back with us soon.
We now have all the fiddly bits are painted. I have to sign off the chrome final fit prior to the outer shell being painted next week so we'll have the car back with us soon.
30th November 2018
The car is now in colour on the underneath and interior. (Looks redder than it actually is). Looking forward to getting the build underway on this one.
The car is now in colour on the underneath and interior. (Looks redder than it actually is). Looking forward to getting the build underway on this one.
21st September 2018
The 63 OTS (Mich) has its first coat of primer and we now have the spray card in the post to him for approval on the colour. (Carmen red).
The 63 OTS (Mich) has its first coat of primer and we now have the spray card in the post to him for approval on the colour. (Carmen red).
7th September 2018
The 63 OTS (Mich) is now in the paintshop and by the time you read this, should be in its first coat of primer. Just awaiting for the finalisation of colour shade from the owner.
The 63 OTS (Mich) is now in the paintshop and by the time you read this, should be in its first coat of primer. Just awaiting for the finalisation of colour shade from the owner.
24th August 2018
Car now waiting to go into final fill and then paint. The owner has decided on the colour and the next stage will be to complete some spray out cards for sign off.
Car now waiting to go into final fill and then paint. The owner has decided on the colour and the next stage will be to complete some spray out cards for sign off.
6th July 2018
The bonnet is now finished and needed quite a lot of work to get it sorted. Always good to use an original bonnet as they can be made to fit so much better.
The bonnet is now finished and needed quite a lot of work to get it sorted. Always good to use an original bonnet as they can be made to fit so much better.
29th June 2018
We are just about at the finalising the paint colour as the bonnet is finished (just a bit of shaping of the mouth to finish). Following selection of the correct colour by the owner, next stop is paint!
We are just about at the finalising the paint colour as the bonnet is finished (just a bit of shaping of the mouth to finish). Following selection of the correct colour by the owner, next stop is paint!
8th June 2018
The bonnet has been built now and I am really pleased with how it has come out. Just needs fitting to the car but we aren't expecting too much cutting/welding as it is the original one.
The bonnet has been built now and I am really pleased with how it has come out. Just needs fitting to the car but we aren't expecting too much cutting/welding as it is the original one.
21st May 2018
The tub is nearly completed now on the 63 OTS (Mich) and it is only the final bumper shimming and door top chromes to adjust.
The tub is nearly completed now on the 63 OTS (Mich) and it is only the final bumper shimming and door top chromes to adjust.
4th May 2018
Lots of work completed and the tub is just about ready for the bonnet to be fitted. The doors have been repaired and the gapping nearly complete. The leadwork on the A and B posts is done and the rear lights fitted up.
Lots of work completed and the tub is just about ready for the bonnet to be fitted. The doors have been repaired and the gapping nearly complete. The leadwork on the A and B posts is done and the rear lights fitted up.
20th April 2018
The bodyshell is coming together nicely and the requested sill strengtheners have been fitted. Looks like a work of art!
The bodyshell is coming together nicely and the requested sill strengtheners have been fitted. Looks like a work of art!
13th April 2018
The bodyshell is still coming together on the 63 OTS (Mich) and the boot floor is now in place. All the panels, catches, lights etc have been delivered in order to start the dry build. The owner requested that we strengthen up the sills so we are welding a tube that runs the length of the sills in.
The bodyshell is still coming together on the 63 OTS (Mich) and the boot floor is now in place. All the panels, catches, lights etc have been delivered in order to start the dry build. The owner requested that we strengthen up the sills so we are welding a tube that runs the length of the sills in.
6th April 2018
Took the doors over to the metalwork guys and popped off a few more pictures of the shell progress. Should be looking a lot more complete next week.
Took the doors over to the metalwork guys and popped off a few more pictures of the shell progress. Should be looking a lot more complete next week.
29th March 2018
We are nearly ready for the doors, bootlid and bonnet fitting. Really pleased with progress.
We are nearly ready for the doors, bootlid and bonnet fitting. Really pleased with progress.
12th March 2018
The shell is now on the jig and rest of the bad metal cut out. They always look worse before they get better!
The shell is now on the jig and rest of the bad metal cut out. They always look worse before they get better!
12th January 2018
The Bodyshell was delivered to the bodyshop that will jig up the shell and rebuild it. Looking forward to the progress on that.
The Bodyshell was delivered to the bodyshop that will jig up the shell and rebuild it. Looking forward to the progress on that.
24th November 2017
Picked up from the Paintshop and it now wears a nice coat of epoxy primer.
Picked up from the Paintshop and it now wears a nice coat of epoxy primer.
17th November 2017
Shell collected from the Blasters.
Shell collected from the Blasters.
3rd November 2017
An exciting new project turned up this week, delivered by Mich and his lovely wife all the way from darkest France. It's a 1963 roadster that has been completely stripped and blasted. Our brief is to restore the body and paint in Carmen Red.
An exciting new project turned up this week, delivered by Mich and his lovely wife all the way from darkest France. It's a 1963 roadster that has been completely stripped and blasted. Our brief is to restore the body and paint in Carmen Red.
