The 'E' Type Forum

Ask around old skool bodyshops if they can do a DROP CHECK on your car.this will give a very precise measurement .not many people even know what it is or how to do it.

Ian is still around he just does not advertise.
He also restores bodyshells on his jigs (an old skool panelbeater by trade)
www.ecossemotorsport.com

I bought a froniues mig welder new 20 years ago to restore a 356 cabriolet and it still works perfectly.the cheaper machines are mostly throw away junk especially for beginners they will keep blowing fuses and eventually melt the torch and relays.spend a wee bit more and keep it longer !

Upol. do etching primer in aerosols great for small panels.it works the best.

It all boils down to how much do you want to spend however that does not excuse the poor quality that seems to be the norm.

Do the down pipes not rotate at the flanges connection?

Here is the same one on the car

loads of examples out there Darren

i viewed the jaguar classic system at the NEC and thought it was very poor quality the very polite salesperson informed me they were made in Manchester by TMA who are a big supplier to the car and commercial market. What you get is probably quite near what was originally on the car so you get what y...

ho ho ho we got snow

Power washing paint stripper is not a good idea it will end up everywhere.go with the wire brush in a reversible drill.Will work fine.

The larger pipe is the inlet (front) which allows the link pipe to slot inside the silencer.

The smaller pipe (rear) should have the outside dia the same as the inside dia of the front assuming they have used the same tube,one end is expanded.
Hope this helps.

Check out a single phase hydrovane silent compressor 100/150 litre tank hvlp spray gun and small volume air dryer.job done you can still hear the radio and the kettle !

You need to google "capillary action" to further understand the importance of this process.(ask me how I know )

For any specialist welding look at your nearest airport where you will find proper welding engineers! Ask me how I know ☺

Would there be an outcry if the reproduction parts were stamped in Chinese

Maikel I live near Ayr and spoke to a local car transport guy today he thinks your best way of moving your car would be to use the large transport firms who specialise in auctions. The only problem you might encounter would be if the car did not drive onto the transporter they would have to use a tr...

malk,
You might like to look into "crushed walnut media",I used this on my 356 cabriolet,great finish,best I have used,a bit of hoovering and cleaning out of the seams before primer,would not use anything else. :D

Dont go near water based,a nightmare to have repaired,stick with base coat and laquer,glasurit would be my 1st choice,its worth the extra ?????s,buy an extra litre in a sealed tin,you can buy these paints no problem from suppliers,as they have "an allowance for classic cars",the silver tinters are t...