EBBS TIPS

GETTING IT DONE AND DUSTED

With a good number of projects under their belts, the Ebbs have picked up some experience along the way. Here are their top tips for a successful project. 1. “Always have a plan before you make a start,” saysTom, “even if it’s one that’s in your head.Without one the project could stall halfway through.” 2. “If you’re going for a full rebuild, get the shell shotblasted first,” reckons Matt. “It uncovers so many nasties and will save you time later.” 3. “Invest in a rotating spit — it’s £150 well spent in my opinion,” says Alan. “Lying on the floor scraping off underseal or welding is no fun.” 4. “It may sound obvious, but keep warm and dry, you’ll stay motivated to get on with the job,” reckons Matt. 5. “We aim to do everything ourselves but we always farm the paintwork out,” admits Alan. “We can quite often tell if a car has been painted at home.” 6. “Buy parts and panels when you see them come up for sale, even if you’re not sure you’ll need them,” reckonsTom. “Hunting for them later could slow the project down, and you can always sell them on afterwards if you didn’t end up using them.”