Initial condition and work order
Initial condition and work order
Disassembly, defects detection and compiling parts list
Engine and engine auxiliaries repair
Transmission repair
Running gear repair
Braking system repair
Electrical equipment repairs
Bodywork repair
Interior renovation
Trim components repair
Other components repair
Assembling and final tests
Received for restoration vehicle was drivable and generally complete.
There were all, important for restoration, components present in the engine compartment.
Dashboard was almost completely equipped with all necessary instruments, though visual appearance of the trimming was far below average.
To hide worn out areas many leather-trimmed panels were over-sprayed by carelessly selected paint and rust spots on body panels took cover of chromed decorations.
Installed air conditioning unit and radio were out of period.
Car was equipped with spare tyre and toolkit.
Restoration contract of Bentley S1 (1957) *B132LEG* anticipated disassembling, complete restoration and assembling of the car, as far as possible preserving existing original components and parts.
Restoration and assembling process was split in several steps presented in the table below:
Planned works |
Status |
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1. Original condition and work order |
01.09.2014 |
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2. Disassembly, defects detection and parts list compiling |
Completed |
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3. Restoration |
|
|
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3.1.Engine and engine components repair |
Completed |
|
3.2. Transmission repair |
Completed |
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3.3. Running gear repair |
Completed |
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3.4. Brake system repair |
Completed |
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3.5. Electrical equipment repairs |
Completed |
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3.6. Bodywork repair |
Completed |
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3.7. Interior renovation |
Completed |
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3.8. Chromed trim components repair |
Completed |
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3.9. Trim components repair |
Completed |
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3.10. Other components repair |
Completed |
4. Assembling and final tests |
Completed |