We have many projects on the go at one time, in fact it’s a logistics game to work out what is where and what can be worked on in the mean time. This week is one of those weeks where things started to fall into place nicely, we even managed to make more room but we shall get into that in a little bit. To start the post this week we start with the Park & Pic, at the moment we have good few cars ready to post on this section. If we haven’t posted yours yet – don’t worry we will as there is a queue at the moment.

So we start with Jimmy’s 1970 302 fastback. We had this little lady in a few weeks ago for a few little jobs like a service and replacing the alternator. The Slot Mag wheels were taken off and polished back up to their full former glory.

Keep sending us your pics of your pride and joy at out yard!

Customers Cars:

We have the Mach1 Restoration project finally getting some colour on her now. So as promised here is the selection of the pics showing the process. Here the seams are sealed up before the etch and the primers are applied.

Then some base coats added the outside and the engine bay given a lick of Satin Black.

Inside was given her coats of colour and panels sprayed ready for fitting.

It wont be long before the outside coats go on and we can get this lady back ready for her rebuild.

Our Yard:

We mentioned at the beginning we managed to move a few things around and we have a couple of cars from a couple of customers with their own temporary little parts of our yard.

We have  the Tilley Corner…

And we have Todd Avenue…

With space now being made Adam managed to get his cars where he wanted them to be, so he put a couple of his Shelbys away properly.

Your name on the wall?

We mentioned a post or two ago to watch this space as Adam has had another idea! Well we can now reveal what he means. The fence at the back of the yard has now been replaced with nice fresh steel sheets and lights, the down side is that it looks a little bland at the moment. So what was Adam’s idea? Well this wall would make excellent advertising space. Being as we take lots of pics of the cars in the yard and post them on our blog, those pictures are seen in the UK as well as all around the World literally, confirmed by our blog statistics. We have spoken about this idea to our Snap-On rep who comes to see us, and he has started us off with his illuminated sign:

Adam will be having a big Mustang Maniac sign up on the wall soon along with possible project that we hope will come to fruition also for the wall which will look amazing. So how can this idea help you? Get one of your signs on our wall for the advertising space and see what it can do for you. Adam also has a great Idea to turn this side of the Yard into something special, again all will be revealed soon. The rates won’t be stupid and Adam is very open for discussion depending on size etc. just have a quick conversation with Adam for what you want and he will be happy to do a deal with you.

Unusual Request: 

We often take on some little projects such as the pedal cars we sprayed up to match the car a little while ago. This time Adam was asked to spray a Raleigh Chopper back to her former glory!  This is a very collectable bike now and can exchange hands for the cost of a cheap run around car!

A little history of the start of the Releigh Chopper

The Chopper’s patent was applied for in the US during 1967. The Chopper was introduced at American trade shows in January 1969 but it was not until April 1969 when Raleigh Choppers were available for public to purchase . The bike featured a choice of a single-speed coaster hub, or a 3-speed or 5-speed Sturmey Archer gear hub, selected using a frame-mounted console gear lever — one of its “cool” features. Other features that appealed to the youth market were the unusual frame, long padded high-back seat, sprung seat at the back, high-rise (ape hanger) handlebars, ‘bobbed’ mud guards (fenders) and differently sized wheels — 16 in (41 cm) front and 20 in (51 cm) rear. The rear hoop above the seat resembled a dragster anti roll bar “sissy bar”. Even the kickstand was designed to give the stationary bicycle a lean reminiscent of a parked motorcycle. Tyres were wider than usual for the time, with a chunky tread on the rear wheel, featuring a red line around the sidewall. In 1970 the Raleigh Chopper was launched in the UK market this was a triple launch for Raleigh, with the Chopper branded as The Hot One, alongside the Moulton Mk3 (The Smooth One), and the RSW Mk3 (The Dolly One).

Two things to finish on:

1. Send us your Park & Pic of the your ride at our yard.
2. Ask Adam about his advertising wall.