The 'E' Type Forum

Hi David,

The last thing I want is to place the forum into disrepute or worse, so I fully understand.

I just do not want any member to be a victim of this bugger!

If interested parties want more information they are very welcome to contact me.

Regards,

Peter

I need to write to warn all members of a rogue restorer, who claims to be an E-Type expert, who has conned me out of a large sum of money, not completed any of the work I paid him for, and in fact has actually damaged my bodyshell. He is a highly plausible and charming chap but is a compulsive liar ...

Hi All, Can anyone recommend a good trimmer or supplier for a quality carpet set for my V12 Roadster? The previous owner had a lovely new leather interior made and fitted in what I believe is 'Biscuit', but had the new carpets made in black which I don't like. I would like them replaced in matching ...

Hi All, Can anyone recommend a good trimmer or supplier for a quality carpet set for my V12 Roadster? The previous owner had a lovely new leather interior made and fitted in what I believe is 'Biscuit', but had the new carpets made in black which I don't like. I would like them replaced in matching ...

Hi Simon, Interesting suggestion? As it happens I believe the rear springs are on the soft side and I intend replacing them complete with new dampers as a matter of course. I'll check the tyre's and wheel arches and see if they do show any signs of contact, and if so why they have a clearance issue ...

Hi Christopher, The grinding noise only makes itself known when corning tight such as in a R/A when the car leans in the turn, so i assume it must be either the leaning of the body/suspension movement bring something rotating into contact with something static, when driving along at any speed no noi...

Hi Kevin,

Thanks for the pointer. Since I'm investigating the other issues under the car this weekend I'll add the exhaust to my 'to do' list - looks like a fun weekend on my back in the garage

Hi Mark, Marek, and Steve, Thanks for your welcome, comments and suggestions, really appreciated guy's, I will be working on the car this bank Holiday weekend and will look at all the possibilities suggested. Unfortunately, I've got ANOTHER problem that made itself apparent to me on the journey home...

Hi Christopher, Thanks once again for your suggestions and pointers, it would be terrific if it was one of the minor issues you have highlighted :D I have spoken with a company down in Leatherhead, Surrey - Hardy Engineering - who sound pretty good. They quoted ?500 to recondition the gearbox synchr...

Hi Simon and Christopher, Thank you both for your welcome and comments, much appreciated. Actually thinking about what you have suggested Christopher, I think you could be right, as in every other respect the gearbox is is really smooth and changes gear superbly and quickly, I'll get her on to a ram...

Hi everyone, I'm Peter and I have just acquired my first E-Type - a 1974 S3 Roadster The car is in generally good order but has a couple of jobs to sort urgently before I can enjoy the car this summer. I need to replace or get rebuilt the gearbox that has a weak 4th synchro and makes an awful metall...