I took the Bentley to a Rolls Royce & Bentley specialist in early 2016.  While examining it from bumper to bumper, he noted deficiencies in every system.  This is "The List" he gave us of work he would recommend.  He was not able to fit this project into his schedule, so the poor car sat in the garage until we picked British Sports Cars in San Luis Obispo to do the work.  We transported it to them on 24 June 2020.  Check out a few pics of the haul on my "During" page.

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Peter and Justin Jurgens at British Sports Cars completed many of these tasks but did some differently and didn't recommend doing a few of them at all.  And as expected, there were unexpected finds and additions along the way.

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Rust

• Right side rear chassis has severe rust damage.  Cut rusted area off and replace with a donor part.  TIG weld in the new part(s).

  • Peter Jurgens disagreed with this completely.  Attempting it would have been catastrophic for the chassis.​

• Install new battery ground to its proper original spot.

• Install battery hold down bracket and hardware.

• Install proper battery.

  • Completed​

• Re-do and complete the repairs that were attempted on the left side rocker panel.

  • Completed​

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Electrical

• R-12 Type A/C Compressor.  Bench test and reconnect or replace.

  • Peter got it working.​  A local shop here in Hemet converted it to R-134a.

• Connect and test signal lamps, fog lamps, rear reverse lamps, rear brake lamps, tail lights, parking lamps.

  • Peter got them all working.  Now the fog lamps double as turn signals—they blink with the signal lamps.  I love it.​

• Connect and test interior lamps, license plate lamp, boot lamp, gauge lamps.

  • Completed​

• Design and install stereo system.

  • Lombards Stereo performed an outstanding installation.​

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Radiator & Cooling System

• Remove radiator and re-core.  (Has original Vee Cell type core.)

• Repair threads of the surge valve cover.

• Install proper 2BA hardware and replace surge valve, seal and gasket.

• Replace radiator cap (which is cracked) and seal.

• Modify and update and install coolant recovery system.

  • Completed, Peter says the radiator and cooling system works well now, but he didn't say anything specifically about the coolant recovery system.​

• NOTE:  Must remove the grill to gain access.  Must repair everything, including replacing hardware, installing braces and brackets properly, etc. 

  • Peter took care of all that.

• NOTE:   Must replace the front bumper bracket mounting bolts—they are the incorrect grade and too short.  Replace hardware as needed.​

  • Peter said that wasn't necessary.​  The bumper is secure.

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Engine Compartment

• Ignition wires need to be properly routed via the wire guides under the exhaust manifolds.

  • Peter said that wasn't necessary.​

• Clean oil pan of all sludge and repair (it is damaged, concave).  Or replace pan.

  • Peter said it wasn't leaking, and oil was circulating properly, so this wasn't necessary.​

• Many parts need bead blasting and powdercoating.

  • Only if I were going for a 100-point restoration, which I am not.​

• Rebuild the engine.

  • Unnecessary, Peter says it is running fine.  ​Can do this another time if it has trouble or if I want to do a 100-point restoration.

• Service the differential.

  • Peter said it was unnecessary, but I may do this in the future anyway.​

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Brakes

• Service front wheel bearings as needed (low grease).

• Replace both master cylinders (they leak).

• Replace all (4) master cylinder feed hoses and (8) clamps.

• Bleed and flush brake system.

  • Peter performed maintenance and says the brakes work properly and are safe.​

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Exhaust System

• Replace complete exhaust system:  pipes, mufflers, hangers, gaskets, hardware.

• Remove both exhaust headers and recondition.

• Straight edge all flanges.

• Check studs.

• Recondition mounting hardware and replace as needed.

  • Completed​

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