Mead Automotive

24/12/2025

Hi all
We have had a fantastic year working on beautiful cars from all over the uk and met some wonderful people
From all of us at mead automotive
May we wish you a very merry Christmas

13/01/2025

Hi all
I hope you are keeping warm this winter
We have been busy over Christmas
A lovely morris minor came in with a few problems
The suspension had been modified giving a very hard ride, original suspension was replaced to restore the ride, we had a zodiac in for a clutch this is a very nice low mileage car
The red series one jag is done and on its way back to Debi
The green 1800 came back with a burst displacer
The rear one had burst just as the owner got back from his last visit to us
The jenson now has a new exhaust system and air conditioning
The Austin maxi has had its brake master cylinder replaced along with the survo this has put the brakes back to how they should be
The Mgb engine has gone back to the owner, it will be interesting just how well it goes
The mini 1275 gt now has a new floor and boot floor
The mini 1100 special has a new front subframe and suspension, engine should be back I. This week and read to go
Lots more interesting cars booked in can’t wait to start on them

31/12/2024

Hi all
May we wish all our customers a happy new year
Looking forward to seeing you and your cars next year

The mead automotive team

24/12/2024

From all of us at mead automotive
May we wish you a very merry Christmas

28/11/2024

Hi all
Not posted for a while
We are busy n loving it
Our 1800 has the gearbox stripped to repair a cracked survo unit, this had damaged the rear brake band, a new band and a replacement survo are fitted along with a reconditioned torque converter
The engine has been fitted with a new MGB camshaft and a S head, so I’m hoping it will be smoother and have a bit more go
We have a Austin maxi in with a oil leak and brake problems
Drive shaft seals replaced, steering rack replaced and a servo and master cylinder
The brakes had been fitted with parts from a Land Rover and didn’t work well
The three minis we have in have had a lot of work, the 1275 GT now has a new front end and it’s looking better than new
The red mini has a new rear end and the 1100 special has had the engine stripped to find it is completely worn out’ new cylinder liner’s, pistons valves , hard seats, also a new front subframe and suspension
The MGB engine is rebuilt with new pistons, shells, camshaft and a big valve head
Conner has now got a nice 600rover to run round
The xj6 has new head lining and so does the Wolseley
Lots of work to do and fantastic classic cars to put right

28/10/2024

Hi all
Weather is getting cooler soon be time for workshop heating
We are busy but getting there
We have a late mini 1275 GT in for restoration, not a bad body apart from the front end, we have built the engine ready, got the front end cut off and awaiting new panels
Our 1800 received a new electric fuel pump, this is so I can fit a MGB camshaft, I have a big valve head, camshaft, and distributor to fit along with a new torque converter, gears are a bit bumpy and the tapets are noisy, hopefully get time next week
The Wolseley 18/85 has gone back to its owner
Looking very nice and driving well, it has been off the road for forty four years, a pleasure to see it on the road again
We have a Renault van in with engine problems, a misfire on number for cylinder, after much work it has been traced to the ecu, hopefully when repaired it will run like new
Our rover received a new belt kit and water pump plus a service, it’s been a very good car so far
We had a Triumph TR7 in for upgraded brakes
We discs and calipers from willwood, MGB engine is stripped and off to be rebored +60 this should dive it a bit more go along with the fast road camshaft
We have had in a VW scirocco in for a lot of work, suspension, brakes,exhaust,stereo, lights, looking very nice n sounds fantastic
Lots more coming in and still lots in the workshop

14/10/2024

Hi all
We are having a fab time working on lovely old cars
It’s nice to meet the people and there cars
The blue Wolseley is now painted and is being refitted so it will soon be gone, a lot of work has gone into this car and it is looking really nice
We have had a triumph spitfire in with alternator problems, over charging as a result the battery gave up and so did the voltage stabiliser leaving the temp and fuel gauge not working, a replacement alternator and battery along with a new voltage stabiliser put things right and it’s back on the road
We have a Vw scirocco in for various jobs, mot, modified exhaust, lowered springs, a rewire of the radio, and a check over, this is a well looked after car, the red Wolseley six now has new head lining we will be fitting the glass next , a few small jobs to do and it will be. Ready to go
We have a green Austin 1800 in for a steering rack rebuild and rubber joints, drive shaft , tune up the car had been converted to negative earth, this meant that the heater motor was running the wrong way, resulting in a poor demise in the winter
The heater was removed ant the wiring swiped over so it will run the correct way
We are still having a lot of landcrabs in for work and it’s nice to see them
A few more booked in for various work including a 2200 they a becoming rare now
Also we may have another 1800 Ute in for work
The jaguar 420 G is finished, I had a lovely drive out in it the other night, a pleasure to drive
Finally Sorted the rattle from the passenger door, a result of a few screws missing

22/09/2024

Hi all
We seam to be busy with landcrabs or BMC 1800 and there cousins
We had nine at the garage last week
The 18/85 is prepared for paint dealing with the many dents it has accumulated over its years of storage
The Wolseley six is having its cleaned trim fitted with new carpets and head lining, all the lights are fitted and working, new headlight Bowles as the old ones were rotted
We had a lovely 1800 Ute in for gearbox problems
These were only made in Australia and I believe only 400 automatic ones made , there is only two automatic Ute in the uk
This one would randomly change gear, upon inspection it was found to be full of bits broken up brake bands
We removed the engine and box and stripped the gear box replacing the brake bands and rear servo
It now drive well there was also a engine oil pressure problem this was a bad seal on the oil pick up
Nice to meet the owner, a Australian guy
The jaguar 420g has received a replacement radio modified for the electric aerial
We had a Austin Westminster in for a. Windscreen seal and a few small jobs as Honda came in for a gearbox and new clutch more work done on the mini and lots more interesting cars to come in
We did manage a weekend away at stoke prier steam rally in the mini auto and 1800

10/09/2024

01/09/2024

Hi all
We are busy and loving it, the Wolseley six is almost complete, refitting trim and chrome it does look like new just headlining and glass to fit
We have had a very early triumph stag in for various jobs, hood cables, thermostat, and gearbox rebuild
It’s a beautiful car to drive with the sound of the v8
A MG midget came in for a gearbox rebuild but when striped it was found to be a morris minor gearbox so a suitable replacement was found and fitted with a new thrust bearing and gearbox mounts
We have also had a 1932 Austin 7 in for a service and indicators fitted, this was truly a pleasure to work on and lovely to drive
A metro automatic came in for service and a water pump, a early car from 1982
We have had an Austin 1300. Arrive , been locked away since 1979 engine is seized but not a bad car, a two door , a petrol receipt showed two gallons for £2.50 wow
Our 1800 auto has got some new rockers, the old one were very worn after 162000 miles, sound much quieter
Another 1800 is in for various jobs, a service, new tyres, windscreen, suspension blow up and a good polish
The orange MG has passed it’s mot having new front suspension, this case has had a lot of work including new floor, sills, heal board, toe board, engine and hood frame it now looks and sounds fab
The jaguar 420 is up and running with new camshaft, diff and break pipes , just front subframe mounts and the radio to do
We have managed to attend a few shows in our mini, maxi, 1800 and metro
Good to see so many of you there in your lovely cars

11/08/2024

Hi all
Hope you’re all enjoying the warm weather
The Wolseley six has now been painted, just got to get it back together and it’s done , the paint has come out really nice
The orange midget is awaiting front suspension to finish it off, it has had. Lot of work done and looks and sounds nice
We have another midget in with gearbox problems, it has broken some teath on the lay shaft, upon stripping the box it was found to be from a morris minor so a replacement mg box was found
We have had a Vw T4 camper in for a service and oil leaks
The bongo has been back for some wiring for its camper conversion, this is looking good
The Austin 7 is in for clutch problems a service and indicators fitted also the dynamo is not charging
Love working on pre war the craftsman ship is amazing
The jaguar 420G has now got a new diff fitted to the rebuilt subframe, just a few little jobs to do and it will be ready to go back
We had two BMW in one for mot and one for seats and a upgrade on the stereo
We have got a Austin 1800 in from wales for a few jobs awaiting parts at the moment, a very nice car
A metro GTA in for mot and service, this car is as new looks amazing as mini for clutch problems, a new clutch master and slave cylinder fitted not a easy job when it has fuel injection and air conditioning
Lots of work to do and lots booked in,
We have some shows booked so I hope to see some of you there