Alan Baker Restorations

15/06/2026

Work continues on my car’s body panels and it’s getting closer and closer to putting the final colour on!!!!

31/05/2026

While the D Type body shell off being prepared & painted, I’m focusing on other smaller things that still need attention.
In this instance I’m working on the tool box situated underneath the passenger seat.
Today I organised the various items to be carried and recessed them into the board so everything fits nicely!
I’ll finesse it further with abrasive paper
and when it looks right will complete it with flocking in either green or black. (Not sure what colour yet) the outside will be in gloss black.
I’ve also adjusted the door gaps so they are consistently 3.5mm, originally found the passenger side gap was too wide and the driver’s side too tight.

28/05/2026

I’ve been working on this beautiful 1963 3.8ltr E Type Roadster for some time, having recently returned to me from the trimmer (Allan Smith Trimming)
Today it has been relocated to the owners warehouse where I will complete the car by refitting the engine & gearbox and then the final fit out of the interior trim and exhaust etc etc.
This car has been upgraded with the more effective later model E Type Ser.2 pedal box / booster & master brake setup.
Additionally the old starter motor has been replaced with a modern reduction drive starter motor and a Ser.1 Alternator replacing the ineffectual generator.
So the car will stop safely, charge efficiently and will have the fun that the 3.8 Engine delivers!!

14/05/2026

The panels are now finally ready for colour, after a few weeks of curing time first and then Adrian will do a final block back and it will be good to go!!

14/05/2026

14/05/2026

Adrian applying the final 4 coats of Mipa primer and then it will be allowed to cure fully over the next couple of weeks.
The the panels will be flipped over and the Satin Silver and Shutz will be applied.

08/05/2026

Work continues with the D Type’s body with Adrian (the painter) continuing to apply and block off the primer until he’s satisfied it’s ready for colour.
His attention to detail and dedication in getting the paintwork done meticulously is outstanding!
The picture of the car with the door removed is because we’re doing door gaps next, ensuring that all the gaps are all uniformly at 4mm.

22/04/2026

Just a quick update on the painting of my car, everything is now in primer ready for colour.
The Stone guard coating will be applied next to the wheel wells and then everything will sit for a few weeks.

18/04/2026

With the all the panels now in grey primer ready for the Flag Blue paint to complete the job, attention is has now turned to preparing the inside of the rear body clip.
The interior surface will be as carefully prepared as the outside!
The only difference is the interior will be in satin silver, making the internal aluminium structure impervious to moisture attack.
Being painted will make keeping it looking it’s best a much easier proposition.
The rear body pivots open just like the bonnet so accessibility will be much easier when doing maintenance or cleaning.
The next step will be to apply a generous layer of Stone Guard to the wet areas and after allowing time to fully cure will also be completed in satin silver.

14/04/2026

I’ve now completed the passenger seat modification, which entailed making a box to accommodate the jack and associated tools.
And removing 80mm of the seat cushion height so it’s still the original height prior to this modification.
So now it’s carrying the breakdown tools required to change a wheel but doesn’t look like anything has changed!