Restoration of a 1949 Standard Vanguard
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Standard Vanguard

Standard Vanguard

Standard Vanguard

Standard Vanguard

RESTORATION PROCESS MAY 2011 - PHOTO GALLERY

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  • All steering ball joints replaced
    Fri 06 May 2011
  • All steering ball joints replaced
    Fri 06 May 2011
  • Replaced the engine mounts today.
    Sat 14 May 2011
  • Replaced the engine mounts today.
    Sat 14 May 2011
  • Headlights removed, some wiring repairs to do as well.
    Sat 14 May 2011
  • Drivers side door dismantled, some work needed to be done on the door latch.
    Sat 14 May 2011
  • Found a 1945 sixpense inside the door cavity.
    Sat 14 May 2011
  • Completed fitting new knobs to the dash assembly.
    Sat 14 May 2011
  • Wiring repairs necessary, cable joiners were stuffed.
    Sat 14 May 2011
  • Wiring repairs necessary, cable joiners were stuffed.
    Sat 14 May 2011
  • Wiring repairs necessary, cable joiners were stuffed.
    Sat 14 May 2011
  • Wiring repairs necessary, cable joiners were stuffed.
    Sat 14 May 2011
  • Horns repainted
    Sat 14 May 2011
  • Oil bath air filter repainted.
    Sat 14 May 2011
  • Rocker cover repainted.
    Sat 14 May 2011
  • Getting ready to remove the gearbox to clear up all the oil leaks.
    Sun 15 May 2011
  • Getting ready to remove the gearbox to clear up all the oil leaks.
    Sun 15 May 2011
  • Getting ready to remove the gearbox to clear up all the oil leaks.
    Sun 15 May 2011
  • Getting ready to remove the gearbox to clear up all the oil leaks.
    Sun 15 May 2011
  • Sump and oil pump removed, getting ready to replace the big end bearings.
    Sun 15 May 2011
  • Big end bearing slippers not in good shape at all.
    Sun 15 May 2011
  • Picked up the reconditioned seats, Italian leather...
    Wed 18 May 2011
  • Picked up the reconditioned seats, Italian leather...
    Wed 18 May 2011
  • Picked up the reconditioned seats, Italian leather...
    Wed 18 May 2011
  • Replaced rubber left rear window.
    Thu 19 May 2011
  • Preparing top of engine ready for head replacement
    Sat 21 May 2011
  • Reconditioned head with new valves.
    Sat 21 May 2011
  • Wet sleeves clamped down to prevent movement while big ends installed.
    Sat 21 May 2011
  • Tightening the head bolts.
    Sat 21 May 2011
  • Sump cleaned and getting ready to install.
    Sat 21 May 2011
  • Replaced top suspension bounce rubbers.
    Thu 26 May 2011
  • Replaced front parking lights
    Thu 26 May 2011
  • Replaced headlights
    Thu 26 May 2011
  • Gear change mechanism need a clean...
    Sun 29 May 2011
  • All cleaned and adjusted...
    Sun 29 May 2011
  • Fitting the new hub bearings, brake cylinders and brake shows. Unfortunately the drums will need a further slight shave before fitting.
    Sun 29 May 2011
  • All fitted, awaiting the re-skimmed drums.
    Sun 29 May 2011
  • New flexible hose and brake switch fitted.
    Sun 29 May 2011