This years project

vipergts · Post by **vipergts** » Wed Sep 15, 10 9:37 pm

As some of you know I had my Charger restored by JC but this time I decided to go it alone and over the last 18 months I took my Commemorative V12 E Type back to the bulkhead and did a proper detailed job....every nut,bolt and bracket etc polished/plated or painted

vipergts · Post by **vipergts** » Wed Sep 15, 10 9:45 pm

This year I have decided to attack another E. This time a Series 1 4.2 Coupe

I started work a couple of months ago stripping it and now it's just back from the blasters.........Not much left of it

While its away having the metal work done. (I Can't weld)

I will attack everything that came off the car ready to refit.

This car was a 1 owner from new having been in storage since it came off the road in 1977 when it was just 11 yrs old.

You can just read the ad now.........sounds perfect doesn't it.

jerry · Post by **jerry** » Wed Sep 15, 10 11:03 pm

Fantastic job on your commemorative E Type, looks fantastic, real credit to you, your ability & patience

andyrob · Post by **andyrob** » Wed Sep 15, 10 11:12 pm

first car is mega

2nd car : you must be keen ! good luck

Trigger_Andy · Post by **Trigger_Andy** » Thu Sep 16, 10 3:40 am

There seems to be some very clever car guys in the Club, you seem to be one of the best!

Id love to see more of the first car and if you get the time a write up on how the Restoration went.

And keep us all up to date with the new project, looks daunting!

vipergts · Post by **vipergts** » Thu Sep 16, 10 7:42 am

Thanks Guys......lots of patience and a lot of time, as you know , its all in the detail.

Was unsure if E Types would go down too well on here but I'm pleased to find we have real petrolheads

I'll post up some more pics of the V12 for those who are interested and also keep a running report on the Series 1.

Its the first time I have ever taken the plunge on a restoration but but Brother has E Types around him so I always have cars to look at for guidance.....just in case I end up with nuts and bolt left over.

What I'm finding is that its a real relaxation. Right now I'm stripping down the rear suspension unit.

Rich · Post by **Rich** » Thu Sep 16, 10 8:35 am

well done to anyone who dives in to a v 12,they are a mare to work on space wise,

good luck with the early one and of course they go down well on here.
Most folk love all sorts of cars but Mopars happen to be top of the list.. apart from the odd few we dont all have the blinkers on..

vipergts · Post by **vipergts** » Thu Sep 16, 10 9:19 am

OK lets get the V12 out the way.

Bought this 3 yrs ago at auction, a 1 owner 36000 mile car. There were just 50 commemorative E Types built to mark the end of E Type production, all black and cinnamon except one which was BRG.

The car needed paint although there was no rot (surprising for a Jag)

One thing led to another and before I knew it it was in bits. If you're gonna doa job and all that.

Condition prior to strip (Photos do it justice)

And then the strip.

bazbiker · Post by **bazbiker** » Thu Sep 16, 10 10:37 am

Old Jags are nice cars to work on, good job

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Thu Sep 16, 10 11:14 am

Stunning work.

drewcrane · Post by **drewcrane** » Thu Sep 16, 10 12:17 pm

Dave wrote:

Stunning work.

I love those old jags,I would trade my challenger for that car!

Ivor · Post by **Ivor** » Thu Sep 16, 10 12:35 pm

That E Type Series one is the same model I had, luckily I bought it fully restored and the guy who owned it before meant threw shedloads of cash at it and the result was stunning...I loved driving that car and it was as chuckable as a mini.

I sold it to my brother who still has it to this day, great to see another one being restored properly!

sinny · Post by **sinny** » Thu Sep 16, 10 2:08 pm

V12 E Type......mmmmmmmmm yummy!

Good luck with the series 1, altough from the look of the V12 you don't need any luck!

Blue · Post by **Blue** » Thu Sep 16, 10 4:35 pm

Blimey, I had no idea they rusted so badly, are repair panels available or does everything have to be fabricated?

latil · Post by **latil** » Thu Sep 16, 10 6:17 pm

Blue,you "just" go to these guys a buy a new shell
http://www.martinrobey.com/motor1.cfm