Traditional Techniques
At Hastings Motor Sheet Metal Works
We use traditional techniques when building special parts or restoring your car alonside modern machinery.
Panels are shaped by hand using an English Wheel or with a hammer and dolly or mallet and sandbag depending on the work required.
We will make tools to fit the purpose as in the case of bonnet louvres for example.
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English wheel
Hand worked
Custom tools made
Machining
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HRG wings being shaped by hand
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Aluminium wheel after repair
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HRG wings being shaped by hand. Image courtesy of Classic & Sports Car magazine.
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HRG wings being shaped by hand
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Attention to detail. Image courtesy of Classic & Sports Car magazine.
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Attention to detail. Image courtesy of Classic & Sports Car magazine.
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Bonnet louvre tooling
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Machines being set up. Image courtesy of Classic & Sports Car magazine.
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Sanding during guard production. Image courtesy of Classic & Sports Car magazine.