Mounting the frame on the Globaljig upside down me the ability to control the datum change by dropping the rear control points down. Using a simple quick second setup. I was given a cardboard template of the datum change off of the later frame.
Jon Thompson
Posted on November 25th, 2023
I did this project for a noted Vermont Restorer. Circa 1930 AC. The bead area around the steering column pass through was done by hand with a shaped steel dowel and heat.
Jon Thompson
Posted on November 25th, 2023
Forward sections of front fenders and the side cheek panel on the left front fender were fabricated and installed. Including the section staggered wired edge.The rear fenders were bought in from UK. We fit them both. We repaired the fuel tank with in h...
Jon Thompson
Posted on November 25th, 2023
Due to front suspension and cooling system modification we were unable to use the Healey front inner wheel wells. We started with a wire buck and then took rough paper patterns off of that wire buck, built the first wheel well, then took accurate paper...
Jon Thompson
Posted on March 24th, 2023
Here are a few photographs of an access panel we are doing in the shop. Most of this work was done under my direction by my employee and friend Andrew Mayberry. The trough was done on the P9 Pullmax and most of the shaping was done by hand. The cover ...
Jon Thompson
Posted on March 24th, 2023
I was asked to bring back this Healey by a couple that had just purchased the car. They were passionate about this Healey and its restoration. They were referred to me by a former president of the New England Region of the Austin Healey Club of Americ...
Jon Thompson
Posted on March 19th, 2023