Murray Scott Nelson Featured
Experts in restoring classic vehicles.
Here at Murray Scott-Nelson we are able to create the ultimate Austin Healey. We have been restoring Healeys for over 30 years with many concours wins to our name.
We begin by completely stripping the vehicle to a bare shell. All outer panels are sent for specialist paint removal. The chassis substructure is sandblasted to remove all the old paint, underseal and corrosion. After mounting the chassis on our jig to check its alignment, our next step is to restore the chassis substructure by renewing or repairing the floors, chassis sections, sills and wheel arches etc. as required, with the chassis substructure restored back to its original specification.
When all the outer panels are back to bare metal, we then assess the condition and where possible we will always use the original panels. Repairing as required using off the shelf repair panels or custom make a repair section. Once all the outer panels are repaired or renewed, we then begin the painstaking process of fitting them to the restored chassis substructure, paying particular attention to all panel alignment and door fit. The pre paint preparation also includes fitting the grille, lights, bumpers, windscreen, locks and door handles etc. etc. When completed to our satisfaction, all the panels are then removed and sprayed inside and out with etch primer.
The inside of the wings and front alloy shroud are also treated with antistone chip for maximum protection. The doors, bonnet, boot lid and alloy rear shroud are etch primed 2K primer and painted inside and out in the final colour, then flatted and polished for the finest results. All our paintwork is carried out in a controlled environment low bake oven.
When the chassis substructure is returned to our workshop we begin the re assembly process, starting with the suspension, steering and brakes. All the components are totally stripped and inspected and either restored or renewed.
