In this blog I will share my experiences during restoration of my Bristol 408. The car has been in bits and pieces for many years. Engine, gearbox and rear axle are rebuilt earlier. The journey begins with preparation of the body and chassis before the car is going to the panel beater.
Most of the body is riveted on the chassis. Part of the boot is shown i picture.
But there are some areas where the aluminum is folded onto the chassis. 
It´s not easy to unfold them. One have to be patient and work slowly, but even then is the possibility to damage the edges high. To be frank. Some parts have to be replaced.
Some of the tools I used. The C-spanners are modifyed for this application.
I decided to do a “real restoration” and take of the body. The plan is to take it apart in three parts, front, roof and rear. I guess (from position of welds) that this is the reverse action to what they do at Bristol Cars.
As you can see in the pictures have doors, windows and interior already been disassembled. It´s possible that I will show this later in an other category.
First things to dismantle are the rain channels. They are attaced with several screws conceled under putty.
All work postponed due to cold weather. Will be back next year.
