C.Haines Classics & Customs

C.Haines Classics & Customs Classic car restoration business specialising in classic Minis and Jaguars, other manufacturers welcome.

We offer mechanical, upgrades, electrical, interior welding, rust prevention & full restorations.

Triumph stag v8 🔧This week we are focusing on the triumph stag. It’s in for a general look over and tidy up before possi...
24/02/2026

Triumph stag v8 🔧

This week we are focusing on the triumph stag. It’s in for a general look over and tidy up before possibly being shipped out to Australia!

We have gone through and changed most of the perishable items such as bushes, hoses and hangers. Whilst doing these jobs it’s nice to refurbish all the small things that have to be removed.

A more serious problem we have found is a poorly repaired cam cap, this has allowed the bearing to slide out of the cap and wear itself away.

TRIUMPH TR6 - head gasket replacement 🔧This TR6 came in the workshop running poorly and with clutch issues. This week we...
24/02/2026

TRIUMPH TR6 - head gasket replacement 🔧

This TR6 came in the workshop running poorly and with clutch issues. This week we have got the car running on all 6 and replaced the clutch! A worn clutch fork was found to be the culprit for the issue.

After taking the car out for a test drive, it was discovered that the head gasket also needed replacing.

Mercedes 450 W116 🔧This Mercedes came to us to refresh the underside and to go through all the small jobs that all add u...
24/02/2026

Mercedes 450 W116 🔧

This Mercedes came to us to refresh the underside and to go through all the small jobs that all add up!

We have refreshed the underside and whilst the car was up in the air we have re fitted the exhaust, re fitted all handbrake components, checked all fluids in the drive train and fixed the play in the steering.

Other jobs included: adjusting the idle, service, investigating leaks, battery cut off and a nut and bolt check of major components.

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MINI week! 🔧This week we have all the minis in! We have a 1320 modified mini first! This has come to us for a general lo...
23/02/2026

MINI week! 🔧

This week we have all the minis in!

We have a 1320 modified mini first! This has come to us for a general look over before going for a MOT and to fill the sunroof in.

The grey mini is in to have the dual carburettor set up changed back to the standard single and a tune up.

The light blue mini is in to make it road safe for its trip to France, we are in the process of changing the brakes from 7” to 7.5”. Other jobs have included an overhaul of the cooling system, replacing front wheel bearings and making the gauges work in the instrument cluster.

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AK427 Cobra 🔧The cobra is going back to the owner this week! We have carried out some vital work to make the car safe to...
23/02/2026

AK427 Cobra 🔧

The cobra is going back to the owner this week! We have carried out some vital work to make the car safe to be on the road.

We found that the original steering rack, inner tie rods and column all had lots of playing them. The steering rack itself was leaking as quick as you could fill it. It has been replaced with an E36 purple tag rack! Need to be able to steer when you have an LS3!

General maintenance, such as: fluids, filters, brackets and safety locks/wire have also been re done.

Triumph TR6 🔧This week the TR6 has been finished! After a long list of jobs, including: new clutch, new head gasket, bus...
23/02/2026

Triumph TR6 🔧

This week the TR6 has been finished! After a long list of jobs, including: new clutch, new head gasket, bushes, brake master, clutch master and full tune.

After all this work the car has been tuned by Stanton motorsport on the rolling road to make good use of the triple webbers!

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Newbury
RG208RD

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Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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