The 'E' Type Forum

I have had a positive experience with Julian about how to improve specific items, and posted here the positive results. This initiative proves how much he cares about his customers, and the least I can do is support it. Looking forward to meeting you guys then. David Jones Angus Moss Jeremy Bradshaw...

Not one of them in reasonable condition and lhd. So prices about right for tatty cars in need of resto.......I like the description in the mustard car, “a dent in the back!” More like a serious panel replacement!

David Jones Richard Hartfall Steve Hook (mgcjag) Steve&Jo (TheDampMan) Jonathan John (johnetype) Julian aka cactusman Jerry Lunt Jeremy Stuart Exelby John and Teresa Fowle Paul and Sandra (paulsco) Martin Scherz Peter Crespin Simon Pimblett Julian Barratt David Dawson Tim Sargeant Chris Allen Darren...

If it’s any help, I experienced a leak, to what I thought was the gasket. A new gasket later, and a look at the screws and copper washers revealed the leak was coming from a stripped thread around one of the screws, which just could not be tightened. Petrol leaked through the thread. Retapping the t...

It is heartening to read some of the responses from younger members. Well, I am 67, and have owned a total of 107 cars from the age of 17. I inherited the “disease” from my father; forever a Jaguar man. He bought a new Jag every year “when the ash trays were full!” His first a new 1956 Mk1. His last...

You must contact James Smith At RS Panels. He is so helpful, and seems to produce Low Drag shells for whoever wants one. The CMC Lindner car was their own project. Also, bear in mind it is RS Panels who made the shells for the Lightweight E-types made by Classic Jaguar. Happy Christmas!

Why would anyone not want to fit the correct rating of tyre originally intended for the car. This is an area where saving money is foolhardy. Ask people like Longstone, and you will get excellent advice; but what they won’t tell you do is fit anything less than “Z” rated.

Refurbish every time. Aftermarket parts are, for the most part, just plain rubbish! Sorry guys but Carsten, and certainly I was responsding to the comment above. Of course, refurbish if you can, or are able to, it’s your choice, but to completely rubbish manufacturer and suppliers of classic Jaguar ...

I have to agree with Carsten. Stu, you are out of order “rubbishing” SNG in particular on new parts. Take the time and trouble to talk to Julian and you will understand the time effort, and particularly, the large investment which goes into manufacturing parts to keep our cars on the road. I know fr...

Great shame, although many of the employees were also so far up there own backsides, Hood’s personality certainly rubbed off. I for one was never impressed by the gloss over some very bulled up E-types. The quality of the workmanship in three of the cars I looked at was skin deep, and a friend and I...

Don’t do it! It just highlights the clever marketing for this product.

Thanks, I share your views, but there must be someone out there who uses it, and maybe thinks it’s great. I’m certainly not going to use it, but the piece about anti corrosion could be Evans best pitch. Although, putting more inhibitor in with your water will do just fine! So is this just a marketin...

I’d be really interested to hear of experiences with Evans waterless coolant. Many of the well known top E-type restorers have started recommending it. My fear is that engines were designed for specific heat ranges, and exceeding those temperatures could cause longer term damage. Also, is this to be...

Interesting to note that Classicfabs promote their V12 SS system to create a better “V12” exhaust note. There is no reference to power. Which many people will be looking for. I have an AJ6 Engineering TT Sports system on my 6.0 litre V12. Combined with fuel injection, AJ6 bigger throttle bodies as p...

One very valid reason would be Alan Davis’health. He has been poorly before which resulted in delays which I experienced. I spoke to his wife at the time. I did get my gauge back, and he has always done a fabulous job. (See my previous posts on this thread). Have you tried to ring him either at home...

Crosthwaite and Gardner do the 4.7 engines, and they are the top guys. They will even build you an engine with an ally block. Also, a good person to talk to is Rob Beere who I think has all the necessary engine parts to build a 4.7 unit. I have to say the Eagle 4.7 litre cars get a wonderful write u...

Very well put, Tim. I agree. One further point which always denotes an excellent restoration is the attention to shut lines and panel fit. If those are correct it does a lot for values. Even some of the well known restoration people don’t always get it right. The interior is the next item. A perfect...

Whatever you did, I have pictures! Interesting indeed, many thanks.

Thanks James.

.....none of these photos will download because the sender host name can not be found.....or is it me!