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Posted By Rich Mozzetta Oct 04, 2014

The Restoration of our 1972 E-Type

This engine shot is from the roof. Don't do this if OTS! Here the car has had about a thousand miles since we finished. That engine sure looks smaller when it's back in the car!

Posted By Pascal Gademer Oct 04, 2014

Full Recovery... and more... ( 72 E-type 2+2 )

Posted By Pascal Gademer Oct 04, 2014

Full Recovery... and more... ( 72 E-type 2+2 )

...or what's left orf the right frame rail.the curve is not an optical illusion, see the straight piece of lumber !

Posted By Pascal Gademer Oct 04, 2014

Series 3 Console modification

I never liked the look of the molded plastic tunnel cover Jaguar used in the series 3... very 70ish, very cheap looking...So I got a series 2 cover, which I re trimmed in black leather. I also…

Posted By Pascal Gademer Oct 04, 2014

Full Recovery... and more... ( 72 E-type 2+2 )

only the exhaust is left to install. The engine had to get a new oil sump as the old one was dented by the cross member on impact

Posted By Steve Weinstein Oct 04, 2014

Series III Restoration in Progress

Well, Mellow Yellow is making its recovery after the unfortunate deer encounter several months ago. Since the old bonnet was destroyed, a used bonnet was obtained and fitted to the car. The new…

Posted By Robert Phelps Oct 04, 2014

Gallery

E-type 1964,XJ-S 1988, XJ-6 1986Opulesent Gunmetal 1964 E-type on it's way to be freshened after hiding for 20 years. Once completed a short trip to Florida and mechanical attention.

Posted By Pascal Gademer Oct 04, 2014

Full Recovery... and more... ( 72 E-type 2+2 )

Engine is back in, along with a new alloy radiator and header tank from Team CJ Classic Jaguar. the alloy radiator cost the same as a stock radiator and cools a little better...

Posted By Pascal Gademer Oct 04, 2014

Full Recovery... and more... ( 72 E-type 2+2 )

Engine is tilted and pushed back, nothing is straight...Frame rails sheared in multiple spots, absorbing the impact and protecting the body shell.

Posted By Pascal Gademer Oct 04, 2014

Full Recovery... and more... ( 72 E-type 2+2 )

Bonnet folded like aluminium foil but helped absorbing energy.Note the intact headlight...

Posted By Pascal Gademer Oct 04, 2014

Full Recovery... and more... ( 72 E-type 2+2 )

Before you click and view all the images in this serie... you need to be warned that it contains graphic images that some may find disturbing...This is what happens when some -------- minivan driver…

Posted By Pascal Gademer Oct 04, 2014

Full Recovery... and more... ( 72 E-type 2+2 )

I was doing about 35 to 40 before hitting the brakes and shaving some speed... the minivan was doing about 20... and didn't hit the brakes...combined speed at impact was probably close to 30.