This is our continuation of Porsche 356 Speedster in phases of paintwork and assembly.
Porsche 356 Speedster In Assembly Process
Restoration
Richard Mullin Coachbuilding performs complete restorations from body to chassis, mechanical and upholstery. All metal work is done in house as well as the detail, paint and assembly. We have a long time affiliation with an award winning upholsterer and mechanical subcontractors, each one dealing with specific marques. The combined effort of such uniquely talented craftsmen culminates in the finest restorations.
Our vintage radiator restoration is quite varied. We can supply and install authentic cartridge (honeycomb) style, film style, V Sell, and modern R type radiator (tube) cores. Specializing in various materials from brass, copper, German silver, and stainless steel, we can repair and replicate all styles of vintage radiators using original techniques and equipment.
All radiators are metal finished and can be supplied with raw, painted, polished or plated surfaces. With our innovative in house capabilities we are often able to install modern high efficiency cores in vintage radiators to help accommodate retro-fitted air conditioning.
Keeping with traditional coachbuilding skills, we are highly experienced in the fabrication and repair of vintage wooden body framing. Only the highest quality white ash is used combined with new hardware and advanced bonding materials. This advanced bonding technology is used to provide a strong structure that is still able to move with changing climate and road use.
1934 Rolls – Royce
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1967 Porsche 911s Begins Restoration
Demonstrates structural repairs to be indistinguishable from original.
Body shell of Porsche 911s being sanded and prepared for etch primer after having been dipped. 
A protective coat of etch primer applied to vehicle as metal work is to proceed. 
Major rust sections on Porsche 911s removed prior to dip. 
Newly installed motor mount supports for Porsche 911s. 
Newly installed rear shelf and seat pans. A total of 14 parts welded as per original and metal finished prior to etch primers. 
Installation of a few of the front structural panels required for the Porsche 911s. 
Newly installed front pan, lower structure with suspension mounts and reinforcement, lower side walls. Welded as per original and lead finished as needed. 
1934 Rolls-Royce Wood Reconstruction
This post demonstrates our woodworking skills in reconstructing a coach built vehicle.
Preparing wooden body of 1934 Rolls-Royce for repairs. 
Removal of rear face of Rolls-Royce. 
Development of rear wooden face from ash. 
Development of rear body of 1934 Rolls-Royce Wood Reconstruction. 
Completed rear face and repaired hatches. 
Completed new wooden roof structure of Rolls-Royce. 
Repaired lattice roof insert with ash slats. 
Lattice roof insert installed in 1934 Rolls-Royce for final fitting 
Development of left side cowl and “A” pillar. 
Completed development of cowl wooden structure. 
Completed sides with new insert panels, horizontal stays and belt line. 
Set up on milling machine to radius length of new running boards. 
Newly constructed running boards for 1934 Roll-Royce. 
Porsche 356 Speedster Restoration
Images of restoration of Porsche 356 Speedster demonstrating our sheet metal fabrication and metal finishing skills.
Newly fabricated dash of Porsche 356 being fitted. 
Newly skinned hood metal finished. 
Fitting front sheet metal of Porsche 356 Speedster. 
Fitting fabricated cowl of Porsche 356 Speedster with windshield assembly. 
Welding new sheet metal together. 
Metal finishing front sheet metal of Porsche 356 Speedster. Lead fitting to new door skins, hood skin, cowl, fender and nose. 
Completed metal work. Porsche 356 Speedster ready for primer. 
1934 Rolls-Royce Structural Repair
This post demonstrates our woodworking and fabrication skills.
New wooden structure of rear body as viewed through rear wheel opening. 
New rear floor structure top layer as viewed through rear hatch. 
New fabricated wooden tool tray door and steel compartment and new iron structure. 
Newly fabricated iron structure for rear floor and new sheet metal auxiliary tool compartment. 
Front view of new tool compartment and rear deck. 
Underside of floor boards contoured to accept metal framing. 
Completed rear deck and flooring assembly. of Rolls Royce
Lamborghini Miura Center Shifter Tunnel
This post demonstrates the fabrication of a Lamborghini Miura center shifter tunnel.
This is the original damaged Lamborghini Miura center tunnel removed from vehicle.
Details of newly fabricated interior of Lamborghini Miura shifter housing.
Interior view of newly fabricated emergency brake housing of Lamborghini Miura center shifter tunnel.
Newly fabricated shift link tunnel of Lamborghini Miura tunnel project.
Completed tunnel forward section with heater core fitted.
Completed Lamborghini Miura center tunnel ready for installation.
Derby Bentley Radiator Restoration
This post features our meticulously detailed restoration of a Derby Bentley radiator.
Newly straightened upper tank of Derby Bentley radiator with all fittings reinstalled, and fully tin coated interior as per original
Completed metal finished upper tank of Derby Bentley radiator ready for final assembly.
Lower cast brass tank of Derby Bentley radiator newly machined and tin coated. Ready for assembly.
Newly assembled side straps of Derby Bentley radiator ready for tin coating.
New core of Derby Bentley radiator on rotisserie with crank box installed.
New core of Derby Bentley radiator with lower tank installed.
Final fitting of metal finished brass shell and louvers of Derby Bentley radiator.
Freshly painted Derby Bentley radiator in final assembly.
Completed Derby Bentley radiator ready for delivery.
Lamborghini Miura Fuel Tank
Mocking up Lamborghini Miura new fuel tank for fitting in vehicle.
Details of internal structure of Lamborghini Miura fuel tank as welded into the shell.
Details of machined fittings internally TIG welded in Lamborghini Miura fuel tank.
Completed Lamborghini Miura fuel tank tested and ready for paint.
This post shows a Lamborghini Miura fuel tank in stages of fabrication.
356 Porsche Speedster Door Skin and Dashboard
This post is a continuation of our 356 Porsche Speedster restoration highlighting the progress on the door skin and dashboard.
This image shows a newly fabricated dashboard for the 356 Porsche Speedster mocked up in place
356 Porsche Speedster with newly fabricated dashboard and mock up of adjoining cowl.
Images of newly fabricated 356 Porsche Speedster door skin, installed and metal finished.
