CAPEL BATTERY

WWII Heritage Museum • Capel-le-Ferne, Kent

WWII Vehicle Restoration & Repair

Our volunteer-led workshop preserves and returns wartime vehicles to reliable, display-ready condition—balancing authenticity, safety, and sustainability.

Chevrolet G7100 & Morris Commerical
Conservation • Engineering • Interpretation

About the Workshop

  • Mechanical rebuilds: engines, fuel, cooling, ignition, drivetrains, brakes & electrics (6V/12V).
  • Fabrication & bodywork: panel repair, corrosion treatment, period-appropriate finishes.
  • Conservation first: reversible methods where possible, retaining original fabric.
  • Operational demos for education and living-history events.

Open days and supervised access are available—please check scheduled dates.


Current Projects

Restoration

Morris Commerical

First job to remove parts to access the engine which has not started for many years.

Remove and check the engine over, brake overhaul, wiring harness replacement, carb rebuild, and period lighting refit.

Video
StatusEngine overhual
NextRe-wiring
Help neededBrakes &G radiator
Conservation

Chevrolet G506/7100 1.5 Ton 4x4 Telegragh Truck

Update- Engine running, brake system reworked, rewired, new fuel tank
Lights working

StatusRunning
Nextneeds to find new water pump
Needs road mileage but need to be road registrated
Repair

Maintenance

With the vehicles there is constant maintenance

Learnhow is repair and service
Teachothers
Get InvlovedGlearn new skilled and help preseve
Method

Our Restoration Process

  1. Assessment & documentation (photos, numbers, provenance).
  2. Conservation plan (retain original parts where safe).
  3. Mechanical systems—service before replace.
  4. Body & paint—stabilise, then match period finishes.
  5. Testing & shakedown—safe, reliable operation.
  6. Interpretation—labels, talks, and demo runs.
Chevrolet G7100

Volunteer With Us

All skill levels welcome—from seasoned mechanics to keen learners. We provide induction, tools, and tasks matched to your experience.

Register interest

Parts & Donations

Your parts and donations keep our vehicles alive for future generations.

ItemSpec / Notes
Jeep blackout light switchMB/GPW pattern
Generator regulator (6V)Period correct or compatible
Tyres 3.25x19For dispatch motorcycle

Offer parts / donate

Contact the Vehicle Team

Questions about a project, offering parts, or keen to help? Get in touch.

Email the workshop