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Stay up to date with classic vehicle restoration techniques, new product announcements, 3D printing advances, and in-depth vehicle-specific technical articles from the Custom Classic Components workshop. New articles published regularly.

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RESTORATION GUIDES

How 3D Printing Is Saving Discontinued Ford Cortina Interior Trim

12 June 2025

Original interior trim clips and mounting brackets for the Ford Cortina Mk3 have been out of production for decades. We walk through our reverse engineering process and explain how 3D printing delivers production-accurate replacements.

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PRODUCT NEWS

New Release: Vauxhall Cavalier Dashboard Vent Surrounds Now In Stock

4 June 2025

Our latest product release covers the Vauxhall Cavalier Mk2 dashboard vent surround - a direct reproduction part using high-temperature PETG filament, designed for a factory-fit finish.

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3D PRINTING

Understanding Material Choices: ABS, PETG, and ASA for Classic Car Parts

28 May 2025

Choosing the right filament matters - especially when a part lives in an engine bay or behind a windscreen. We compare the three most common materials we use and explain when each is the right call.

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VEHICLE FEATURES

Triumph TR6: The Parts That Are Almost Impossible to Source in 2025

20 May 2025

The Triumph TR6 remains one of Britain's most celebrated sports cars, but sourcing original trim and interior components is increasingly difficult. We outline the most requested parts and what we can reproduce.

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RESTORATION GUIDES

A Guide to Fitting 3D Printed Parts: What to Expect and How to Prepare

13 May 2025

3D printed components fit and finish differently from injection-moulded originals. This guide covers surface preparation, fitting tolerances, and finishing tips to get a professional result.

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3D PRINTING

From Photo to Part: Our Reverse Engineering Workflow Explained

5 May 2025

When a customer sends us a broken clip or a blurry photograph, how do we turn that into a production-ready 3D part? We walk through the full process - measurement, CAD modelling, test prints, and final approval.

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Festival of Speed, Lotus Esprits and Optional Coffee Machines - 15 July 2026

Busy summer production schedules have seen us get all out of order, so you’re likely getting two episodes of the CCW podcast this week! Aren’t you lucky!Chris and Jesse chat about car options packages and Jesse’s latest adventures. Subscribe to Classic Car Weekly - https://bit.ly/4bpQMF9Keep sending in recommendations for classic car shows down under. Jesse’s Australian Adventure Dates - Perth 15th-27th October, Sydney 28th October-8th NovemberAnd we're still accepting donations for the Crap Cassettes and Terrible Tapes series; send them to CCW HQ. C/O Jesse Billington, Media House, Peterborough Business Park, Lynch Wood, Peterborough PE2 6EA.Chapters:0:00 - Introduction, Jesse’s been drag racing.3:15 - Behind the scenes at the Goodwood Festival of Speed18:40 - Options packages that reflect your personality23:26 - Driving the Lotus Esprit S4 on the hottest day of the year30:20 - Still to come

Behind the Scenes with the Next Generation - 8 July 2026

The team are back at CCW HQ and they’ve sat down for a chat about this week’s bumper issue.There’s a lot of chat about the next generation, the hurdles faced getting into the hobby young, which clubs are working well to bring in the next wave of owners and a threat of going topless if this heatwave continues. It’s a mixed bag.Subscribe to Classic Car Weekly - https://bit.ly/4bpQMF9Keep sending in recommendations for classic car shows down under. Jesse’s Australian Adventure Dates - Perth 15th-27th October, Sydney 28th October-8th NovemberAnd we're still accepting donations for the Crap Cassettes and Terrible Tapes series; send them to CCW HQ. C/O Jesse Billington, Media House, Peterborough Business Park, Lynch Wood, Peterborough PE2 6EA.Chapters:0:00 - Introduction7:40 - Bumper content for the bumper issue33:35 - Elsewhere in this week’s issue

Fantasy Gauges, Boiling Petrol and Banning Social Media - 26 June 2026

Jesse, James and Chris are back, battling the summer heat to bring you another round of mildly classic-related chatter. Jesse has run out of petrol (again), somehow boiled a tank of petrol, been to Brands Hatch and taken the Jimny apart. Everyone else has been smart enough to avoid the heat.There’s also chat about the social media ban, fake heritage certificates and an encore about children’s television and how epic Tugs was.Subscribe to Classic Car Weekly - https://bit.ly/4bpQMF9Keep sending in recommendations for classic car shows down under. Jesse’s Australian Adventure Dates - Perth 15th-27th October, Sydney 28th October-8th NovemberAnd we're still accepting donations for the Crap Cassettes and Terrible Tapes series; send them to CCW HQ. C/O Jesse Billington, Media House, Peterborough Business Park, Lynch Wood, Peterborough PE2 6EA.

Can you buy a classic for less than a World Cup trip? - 10 June 2026

Jesse, James and Chris are back, and they have a case of football fever and are trying to answer the question, can you buy a classic for the same cost as a trip to the world cup?Subscribe to Classic Car Weekly - https://bit.ly/4bpQMF9Keep sending in recommendations for classic car shows down under. Jesse’s Australian Adventure Dates - Perth 15th-27th October, Sydney 28th October-8th NovemberAnd we're still accepting donations for the Crap Cassettes and Terrible Tapes series; send them to CCW HQ. C/O Jesse Billington, Media House, Peterborough Business Park, Lynch Wood, Peterborough PE2 6EA.Chapters:0:00 - Introduction and Our Classics4:33 - Can you buy a classic for less than it costs to attend the World Cup?20:16 - Behind the Scenes on this week’s feature - Classics at Mathewsons31:52 - Club mags are struggling. What can you do to help?34:38 - What else is in this week’s issue and what’s coming up?

Wiring, Waving and Weeping - 3 June 2026 - Classic Car Weekly Podcast

Jesse, James and Chris are back, and it’s time to talk paintwork, waving at other classics and the art of specialising in automotive electronics. There’s another instalment of Crap Cassettes and Terrible Tapes and an update on the boys’ classics.Subscribe to Classic Car Weekly - https://bit.ly/4bpQMF9Keep sending in recommendations for classic car shows down under. Jesse’s Australian Adventure Dates - Perth 15th-27th October, Sydney 28th October-8th NovemberAnd we're still accepting donations for the Crap Cassettes and Terrible Tapes series; send them to CCW HQ. C/O Jesse Billington, Media House, Peterborough Business Park, Lynch Wood, Peterborough PE2 6EA.

The Ferrari Luce, Modern Classics on the Market and Breaking into Your House - 27 May 2026

Jesse is back, joined by James and David this week for a discussion about breaking into your own house, cars James shouldn’t have sold and how you can join CCW on the coast in Brighton.Subscribe to Classic Car Weekly - https://bit.ly/4bpQMF9Keep sending in recommendations for classic car shows down under. Jesse’s Australian Adventure Dates - Perth 15th-27th October, Sydney 28th October-8th NovemberAnd we're still accepting donations for the Crap Cassettes and Terrible Tapes, send them to CCW HQ. C/O Jesse Billington, Media House, Peterborough Business Park, Lynch Wood, Peterborough PE2 6EA.Chapters:0:00 - Introduction and Our Classics: Jesse is nearly finished with the MG7:46 - Modern classics and inside our lead story this week 18:15 - The Luce and other “ugly” Ferraris23:55 - Join us on the London to Brighton Run

TR7s, Flouting ULEZ with Classics and the Mystery of the Nissan Tape - 20 May 2026

Jesse is back with Chris and James with the latest CCW Podcast. Jesse’s been testing a car you can buy, there’s an update on the mysterious Nissan tape from last week and someone has bought Chris’ TR7 at auction. WiFi problems still plague the pod, we’re working on that.Buy Tony's Lancia Fulvia - £23,000 ono, 25200 miles, FIA paperwork, road registered. tony@tonyjardine.com or +447989408736 - more images - https://we.tl/t-5kDwFD8s4nucBEXHSubscribe to Classic Car Weekly - https://bit.ly/4bpQMF9Come to our young classic owners meet at Transport Museum Wythall, 23rd May, from 9 am. It’s free.Keep sending in recommendations for classic car shows down under. Jesse’s Australian Adventure Dates - Perth 15th-27th October, Sydney 28th October-8th NovemberAnd we're still accepting donations for the Crap Cassettes and Terrible Tapes, send them to CCW HQ. C/O Jesse Billington, Media House, Peterborough Business Park, Lynch Wood, Peterborough PE2 6EA.

Pre-selectors, plus polar bears and terrible tapes - 13 May 2026

Jesse is joined by Chris and James this week for a chat about noise cameras, pre-selector gearboxes, Retro Rides Weekender, Stanford VW meet, and we’ve finally got another instalment of the terrible tapes and crap cassettes series (apologies for the sound in that section, someone else in Bedfordshire logged onto the web at the same time as Jesse and the bandwidth got a bit busy).Subscribe to Classic Car Weekly - https://bit.ly/4bpQMF9Come to our young classic owners meet at Transport Museum Wythall, 23rd May, from 9 am. It’s free.Keep sending in recommendations for classic car shows down under. Jesse’s Australian Adventure Dates - Perth 15th-27th October, Sydney 28th October-8th NovemberAnd we're still accepting donations for the Crap Cassettes and Terrible Tapes, send them to CCW HQ. C/O Jesse Billington, Media House, Peterborough Business Park, Lynch Wood, Peterborough PE2 6EA.

Drive It Day Adventures, Morgan Magic and a top Classic Run - 29 April 2026

Jesse is joined by David and James for a Friday morning chat about their Drive It Day adventures, Jesse's dive into the history of Morgan, tips for enjoying your classic more safely and the London to Brighton Classic Car Run. Take part in the London to Brighton Classic Car Run - www.popupcarshows.co.uk Subscribe to Classic Car Weekly - https://bit.ly/4bpQMF9 Keep sending in recommendations for classic car shows down under. Jesse’s Australian Adventure Dates - Perth 15th-27th October, Sydney 28th October-8th November And we're still accepting donations for the Crap Cassettes and Terrible Tapes; send them to CCW HQ. C/O Jesse Billington, Media House, Peterborough Business Park, Lynch Wood, Peterborough PE2 6EA.

Politics, Drive It Day and Members Meeting - 22 April 2026

Jesse is joined by David and James for a quick weekly catch-up ahead of Drive It Day. David has been busy news-hounding in the political sphere, and Jesse got sunburnt at Goodwood. Subscribe to the paper here, please: https://bit.ly/4bpQMF9

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