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About Jeff Wayco
Expertise
I can answer general and specific questions that relate to problems with and the repair solutions for, the O.E.M. wooden interior trim found in many marques: Jaguar, Roll-Royce, Mercedes-Benz, Bentley, BMW, Austin Healey, Jensen Healey, Triumph, Lotus etc. etc.

Experience
I have co-owned a company called Madera Concepts since founding it in 1982. We specialize in the repair, refinishing and re-veneering of automotive woodwork, from pre-War to date. If the vehicle came from the factory with wooden interior trim, we have seen and restored it.

Organizations
Rolls-Royce/Bentley Owners Club

Education/Credentials
BA Industrial Education, Major-Woodworking

Past/Present Clients
All Rolls, Bentley, Jaguar and most Mercedes-Benz Dealerships in the U.S. and Canada. As well as thousands of independent automotive repair shops

 
   

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Classic/Antique Car Repair - '69 Cadillac DeVille Convertible Suspension


Expert: Jeff Wayco - 10/26/2009

Question
I have an upper control arm busing that needs replacing.  While it is apart is there anything else I should replace such as the lower bushings.

Answer
Good Morning Stephen,

I do appreciate you asking me a question, however that is NOT in my area expertise.

I have volunteered to answer questions that relate to “Automotive Wooden Interior Trim”.  

Specifically the “Real” wood trim parts found in Jaguars, Mercedes-Benz, Rolls-Royce, Bentleys, BMWs, Jensen Healeys, Austin Healeys, Triumphs - etc. etc. etc.

Should you or any of your fellow automotive enthusiasts have interior wood trim in their vehicles....and IF that wood is having trouble.....I can help.

I will give you my two cents worth though...even though your question is NOT in my area expertise.  I hold to the theory that IF it is a lot of work to take out and put back certain vehicle components....and you don't want to do it again....it is really wise to fix or replace various sub-components while you are fixing or replacing the things that went bad and were the reason you took things apart in the first place.  Of course, that would depend on your willingness to do so, and having the money for the extra parts.  Figure it this way....you really should do it right the first time !!!! Especially with things that your life may depend on - like steering, suspension and brakes !!!!  

Good luck and I wish you...

Happy Motoring,

Jeff

OH, and for what it is worth, I would think that you could find or order a Haynes or Chilton repair manual for your car, either from a local parts store or Amazon, or Borders or maybe on eBay etc. etc.  It would be a good idea to have one, if you are going to do mechanical work yourself.  


(I would appreciate you taking the time to Rate my response....thanks)


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