Restoration and assembley

Work process.

3. Front and rear axle, as well as brake system repairs.

During the course of the determination of defects, no mechanical damage or defects to the elements of the front and rear axles were discovered. Only the worn-out elastic elements had to be replaced - boxes and cushions which we will carry out after receiving the body after it has been painted. Likewise, we will also have to replace the brake system's elastic hoses. We replaced the cuffs and packing rings for the main, as well as operating and brake cylinders. We replaced the stabilizer boxes and axle suspension cushions, as well as the elastic connection within the steering mechanism.

4. Engine and gearbox repairs.

After partial dismantling of the engine, we polished the engine block heads, polished the valve sockets and replaced the burned out valve. We welded the broken outflow receptacle. We replaced the cuffs and gaskets of the clutch's main and operating cylinders. In assembling these components onto the body, we also replaced the connecting tube. Prior to installation, we renovated the water pump and the fuel pump by replacing worn out parts with new ones. We replaced the carburettor needle, acceleration pump plunger and all gaskets. In the ignition system, we replaced the distributor contact points and cover, as well as the ignition sparkplugs and all sparkplug wires with their caps.

5. Body repairs, painting and anti-corrosion treatment.

Body repairs in this project include removing old paint and spots damaged by corrosion from the body, preparation of painted surfaces, surface priming, rectifying surface defects, preparing the surface for painting, painting and varnishing. We carried out these jobs at a specialized repairs workshop which had a painting chamber enabling us to ensure the necessary paint coating quality. After painting, the surface and its components were subject to ultra-fine refinement, polishing and waxing. We treated the body's sealed cavities with anti-corrosion agents and affixed sound insulating material during the following assembly process.

 

6. Car assembly.

06.2007 ...08.2007
The order for the preparation of salon's leather decor was harmonised during this time at the same time as the following jobs were completed:
1) Painting;
2) Polishing of body parts;
3) Painting of salon components;
4) Anti-corrosion treatment;

Upon receiving the body after painting, formation of the necessary anti-corrosion coating was firstly carried out. We began installation of the electrical installations and tubes to prepare for the installation of the engine in the engine cavity. We install the engine in its place. We began to install the other body components.

We assembled the rear wings, boot compartment cover, rear bumper and other decorative chromed parts.

We installed the front wings, lamps, doors and window cranking mechanisms.

In the engine compartment, we continue work on installation of the engine's auxiliary system components.

We fastened the new radio recess covering plate onto the panel, as well as the glove compartment cover.

Guidance and control elements are installed on the instrument panel.

Renovated and new components are installed in the engine compartment.

To protect the painted body during assembly, we used a protective cover on the body panels.

Upwardly adjustable windows are installed in the doors and their adjustment mechanisms are regulated as required.

A new steering wheel centre set and sound signal button are ordered to replace their damaged predecessors.

We assembled the left side rear door window raising mechanism and fastened the door lining.

The electrical installation in the front panel is installed before the insertion of the windscreen. In addition to the electrical installation, we also installed the heating system tube and control elements here.

27.02.2007
We insert the front and rear glass, headlamps and decorative grilles and install and regulate the engine cover. We assemble the renovated wheels.

Upon receipt, the central part of the steering wheel will be installed in its proper place.

29.08.2007
Restoration of the outside of the car is practically complete.

31.08.2007
The affix sound insulating material to the inside of the car's roof.

The insides of its doors are also covered sound insulating material.

The car is delivered to installation of its salon upholstery.

03.07.2008.
Carpets have been laid down in the salon, ceiling and frame lining has been installed, as well as the renovated seats.

The salon and doors are upholstered with leather to which the carpets have been tonally matched.

The boot compartment has also regained its former appearance - lined with black cloth and an in-laid carpet.

To satisfy the owner's wish for modern and quality audio equipment to be installed whilst retaining the authentic and flawless appearance of the car's salon, the radio antenna is installed in the glove compartment.

Restoration is complete and the car is ready for use and ready to undergo a technical inspection. We submit an application to receive a FIVA identity card.

Soon after completion of its restoration work, the restored car begins to actively participate in international events, where the quality of the restoration work performed on it is the subject of widespread admiration.

2008, Vilnius, BMW 7 series presentation, Lithuania.

2009, Prins Bertil Memorial touring event, Stockholm, Sweden.

2009, Techno Classica Essen classic car show, Essen, Germany.