Rolls Royce
Project
March 31, 2010
This project has gotten off to a ROARING start, literally, but before
you hear that story, first a little background.
Dr. Doug met Mr. Mason with the idea of trading a boat for a Rolls Royce
so the boys could work and learn on a classic
but those conversations ended up with Mr. Mason “loaning” One of his
Rolls that needed work anyway.
The vast majority of repairs, part production, etc. will be completed
in-house, as boys learn their
capabilities with equipment already in the expansive shop area.
The boys removed the debt in the left front fender the first day picture top left is before top right after.
Dr. Doug and the boys had the Rolls running within 2 days of the car arriving at the shop.
The car arrived on
Thursday and was placed on dollies so it would be easy to maneuver in
the shop. This project will include the
boys learning to use an English Wheel for body work and a lot of sanding
and prep work
There have been many fantastic people along the way who have already
helped with this project. To name a few:
English Garage – loaned us a Rolls Royce manual and provided some much
needed expert advice, i.e. WHERE IS THE Transmission DIPSTICK? It is
under the carpet inside the car by the way.
The Concourse d’Elegance in Amelia Island yielded a lot of help also.
The Rolls Royce representatives were very
enthusiastic about young people learning the trades, sort of the older
guys mentoring the younger guys, which are what
this project is all about, even our 50 something year olds have mentors
and are learning along the way.
Stay “tuned” for future updates….