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by 356boy
Wed Aug 05, 2015 1:24 pm
Forum: Series 2
Topic: Low milage 71
Replies: 25
Views: 14973
Great Britain

Done some digging around regarding my E type's history and found its the one Richard Rawling found on fast N loud.
watch!
by 356boy
Wed Aug 05, 2015 11:32 am
Forum: Series 2
Topic: Stromberg carburators
Replies: 4
Views: 3721
Great Britain

change them for webers
by 356boy
Fri Nov 28, 2014 9:39 am
Forum: General
Topic: looking for a specialist
Replies: 5
Views: 3420
Great Britain

Ian, i'm near great glen if you know where that is.

SEjohnson, i was looking for one a little closer to home if possible. thanks though

Has anyone had any dealings with these http://www.butlinclassiccars.co.uk/
by 356boy
Fri Nov 28, 2014 6:33 am
Forum: General
Topic: looking for a specialist
Replies: 5
Views: 3420
Great Britain

looking for a specialist

Hi, could anyone please point me in the direction of a good specialist mechanics/restorer in the leicester or midlands area, i've just brought a 71 series 2 and it needs a general full going over including new window rubbers front and back. Also where is the best place to buy parts, would like a spa...
by 356boy
Wed Nov 26, 2014 1:04 pm
Forum: Series 2
Topic: Low milage 71
Replies: 25
Views: 14973
Great Britain

being collected tomorrow, excited... :lol:
by 356boy
Thu Nov 20, 2014 9:54 pm
Forum: Series 2
Topic: Low milage 71
Replies: 25
Views: 14973
Great Britain

Thats a great photo 8)
by 356boy
Thu Nov 20, 2014 12:04 pm
Forum: Series 2
Topic: Low milage 71
Replies: 25
Views: 14973
Great Britain

Firstly i've not sat in the car yet. I saw the car at the nec classic last week as i turned up late sunday to collect my car which i had for sale on a dealers stand. Car i'm selling(now sold) is a 1953 356. Beautiful car and curves. I've always liked the curves of the e types and especially the earl...
by 356boy
Wed Nov 19, 2014 6:35 pm
Forum: Series 2
Topic: Low milage 71
Replies: 25
Views: 14973
Great Britain

deposit paid :lol:
cant wait to drive it
by 356boy
Wed Nov 19, 2014 12:11 pm
Forum: Series 2
Topic: Low milage 71
Replies: 25
Views: 14973
Great Britain

thanks for the help everyone, Angus viewed the car yesterday and i now have a detailed report, great guy and very helpful.
so we'll see what happens....
by 356boy
Mon Nov 17, 2014 7:12 pm
Forum: Series 2
Topic: Low milage 71
Replies: 25
Views: 14973
Great Britain

thanks all, Angus is on the case
by 356boy
Mon Nov 17, 2014 11:03 am
Forum: Series 2
Topic: Low milage 71
Replies: 25
Views: 14973
Great Britain

thanks for the reply, do you have a contact number for Angus. There doesnt really seem to be alot going for it, LHD(i dont mind but many do) shitty colour, US spec, its just that it stood out at me and looked great, maybe it was the false lighting inside the arena and i like the thaught its unrestor...
by 356boy
Mon Nov 17, 2014 9:45 am
Forum: Series 2
Topic: Low milage 71
Replies: 25
Views: 14973
Great Britain

Low milage 71

hi, i was at the NEC yesterday and seen a nice looking 71 US import at runnymede motors http://www.runnymedemotorcompany.com/MoreDetails.php?id=f3ag9o0pz1 has anyone seen the car or know what has been done, not sure if its had anew sill and there was repair to a front panel but other than that looks...
by 356boy
Sun Apr 14, 2013 8:11 am
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Thoughts please on this low milage car
Replies: 76
Views: 30067
Great Britain

i have been looking at recent auction prices over the last 12 months and it does seem expensive
by 356boy
Fri Apr 12, 2013 9:04 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Tyres for S1
Replies: 18
Views: 13179
Great Britain

thats nice, adds a touch of glamour
is that a jaguar colour
those nardi steering wheels look pretty nice
by 356boy
Fri Apr 12, 2013 12:59 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Thoughts please on this low milage car
Replies: 76
Views: 30067
Great Britain

firstly no offence to little Norman. thanks for the info on the models, i am only interested in the early cars though, didnt realise they had so much power. i do like the rounded flowing lines of the 50's 60's cars, i've also looked at the morgan aeromax with classic styling but modern running gear ...
by 356boy
Fri Apr 12, 2013 11:48 am
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Thoughts please on this low milage car
Replies: 76
Views: 30067
Great Britain

I havent tried driving an S1, ive sat it one and it was fairly tight but it was a flat floor one with now room for moving the seat, i looked at this one http://www.nickwhalesportscarsdirect.co.uk/jaguar-e-type-series-1-fhc-3-8-litre-flat-floor-301 but the doors didnt close properly and some ugly loo...
by 356boy
Fri Apr 12, 2013 5:56 am
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Thoughts please on this low milage car
Replies: 76
Views: 30067
Great Britain

your right he bought the car in 63,i think it actualy says on the purchase order 2/23/63, i spoke to Mr Lynn's son about it early this morning, they sold it in 1983 with about 10k miles on the car, sadly Mr Lynn passed away in 2002, amazing what can be found through the net.
by 356boy
Thu Apr 11, 2013 3:04 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Tyres for S1
Replies: 18
Views: 13179
Great Britain

wow, they pop out on the dark coloured cars, very nice, i take it they are all on crossplys, when did they start to fit radials from factory.Are they badge bars on some of the car across the mouth, is this a US spec option. On the old photo showing mr Lynn collecting his new car it has the overider ...
by 356boy
Thu Apr 11, 2013 1:48 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Tyres for S1
Replies: 18
Views: 13179
Great Britain

Is there anyone who is any good on photoshop to put whitewalls on this car please, nice to see how it looks.



http://www.etypeuk.com/img/uploads/thum ... 10_HDR.jpg
by 356boy
Thu Apr 11, 2013 1:06 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Tyres for S1
Replies: 18
Views: 13179
Great Britain

would these fit a standard series 1 wheel
http://www.northhantstyres.com/main-tyr ... ewall.html

or according to longstone video its these and they do them in 3" whitewall
http://www.northhantstyres.com/vintage- ... 40-15.html