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by johnj
Mon Feb 17, 2020 10:05 am
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Lhd to rhd wipers on series 1 1/2 e type
Replies: 8
Views: 3864
Australia

Lhd to rhd wipers on series 1 1/2 e type

I am converting a series 1 1/2 e type and have an issue with the wipers parking on wrong side
I have modified the arms correctly but assume something needs to be dine with the wiper motor
Any ideas or tips please thanks John
by johnj
Tue Nov 12, 2019 1:36 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Wheel sizes
Replies: 16
Views: 4673
Australia

Wheel sizes

Hi just finishing a restoration on my series 1 1/2 e type and want to know if 6 1/2 j x 15 rims will fit or 6 j x15. and what size tyres to use
Also were to get white wall tyres
by johnj
Sat Dec 01, 2018 9:05 am
Forum: Series 3
Topic: Wanted E type v12 inner quarter panels wanted
Replies: 0
Views: 2127
Australia

Wanted E type v12 inner quarter panels wanted

Looking for these v12 e type panels any idea were they may be available or good used ones They are inner rear quarter chassis Thanks John https://i.postimg.cc/15vFqGJQ/838-A7149-69-CC-4108-8-DA3-8-D06-C712875-F.jpg https://i.postimg.cc/RhRHGKmw/913-E4-AB6-7126-41-D1-9079-D5-D0-FA2-D1-A1-B.jpg
by johnj
Sun Feb 25, 2018 6:41 am
Forum: Series 3
Topic: E type V12 Bulkhead / wiper Panel
Replies: 3
Views: 1915
Australia

Re: E type V12 Bulkhead / wiper Panel

Unfortunately none or these companies do that particular panel for the v12
But thanks for the input
by johnj
Sun Feb 25, 2018 2:04 am
Forum: Series 3
Topic: E type V12 Bulkhead / wiper Panel
Replies: 3
Views: 1915
Australia

E type V12 Bulkhead / wiper Panel

Chasing a bulkhead repair panel ( were wiper etc bolts ) is this panel available anywere series 3 v 12

Thanks John
by johnj
Mon Feb 12, 2018 12:05 pm
Forum: Series 3
Topic: repair panels
Replies: 2
Views: 1554
Australia

Re: repair panels

I have contacted Chuck at present he is not doong series 3 hopefully in the future he will
by johnj
Sun Feb 11, 2018 1:30 am
Forum: Series 3
Topic: repair panels
Replies: 2
Views: 1554
Australia

repair panels

Restoring a series 3 Roadster and need lots of panels I have ordered quite a few from Martin Robey, but being series 3 they don't do as many as the other models In particular in chasing centre tunnel rear section and the rear inner wing chassis sections that go to the floor as well as panels that we...
by johnj
Fri Jan 05, 2018 9:39 am
Forum: Series 3
Topic: E type series 2 2+2 same shell as E type V12 ????
Replies: 3
Views: 1871
Australia

Re: E type series 2 2+2 same shell as E type V12 ????

Hi John, Happy new year to you , Thanks for your reply, the series 2 shell i have been offered is just a shell completly stripped exept rear hatch . AS my series 3 is a roadster hatch is not much use, but i am keen to measure up the possibility of using floor pan etc The series 2 is a rust free shel...
by johnj
Thu Jan 04, 2018 2:51 pm
Forum: Series 2
Topic: E type series 2 2+2 same shell as E type V12 ????
Replies: 2
Views: 2104
Australia

Re: E type series 2 2+2 same shell as E type V12 ????

Thanks Peter i thought it may be a long shot, just wanting to get my roadster restored as the rust monster has been happily at work and shell is touch and go , this series 2 2+2 has been offered and i just wanted to check over the possibility, Back to the drawing board Chaeers John Happy New Year by...
by johnj
Thu Jan 04, 2018 4:14 am
Forum: Series 3
Topic: E type series 2 2+2 same shell as E type V12 ????
Replies: 3
Views: 1871
Australia

E type series 2 2+2 same shell as E type V12 ????

Can anyone tell me Is the series 2 2+2 E type shell the same as a V12 e type
I know the bulkhead is different and outer 1/4 Panels but is floor pan and tunnel also rear suspension mounts and dimensions the same ??
could one be used to restore a V12

Any help input greatly appreciated

Cheers John
by johnj
Thu Jan 04, 2018 4:12 am
Forum: Series 2
Topic: E type series 2 2+2 same shell as E type V12 ????
Replies: 2
Views: 2104
Australia

E type series 2 2+2 same shell as E type V12 ????

Can anyone tell me Is the series 2 2+2 E type shell the same as a V12 e type
I know the bulkhead is different and outer 1/4 Panels but is floor pan and tunnel also rear suspension mounts and dimensions the same ??
could one be used to restore a V12

Any help input greatly appreciated

Cheers John
by johnj
Sun Dec 03, 2017 1:59 am
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Door hinges
Replies: 2
Views: 1800
Australia

Door hinges

Re hanging my doors on the series 1 1/2 what are the 2 set screws on the hinges on door side for
Is it some factory alignment puzzled

Thanks in advance
by johnj
Sun Nov 26, 2017 6:41 am
Forum: Series 1
Topic: No ignition light working on series 1 1/2 etype
Replies: 11
Views: 4391
Australia

Re: No ignition light working on series 1 1/2 etype

Big thanks to Mark and Steve on info regarding the ignition light problem
After going through the tests they suggested, we did find the problem was with the 3AW relay so we have ordered a new one
Thanks guys for all you excellent advice,
now on with the build :thankyouyellow:

Best regards

John
by johnj
Thu Nov 16, 2017 9:43 am
Forum: Series 1
Topic: No ignition light working on series 1 1/2 etype
Replies: 11
Views: 4391
Australia

Re: No ignition light working on series 1 1/2 etype

Thanks Mark & steve I will have a look at it this weekend,
ive got a workshop manual so hopefully with your input we can get it sorted

Much appreciated, love this site very helpfull people out there :thankyouyellow: "
by johnj
Tue Nov 14, 2017 9:27 am
Forum: Series 1
Topic: No ignition light working on series 1 1/2 etype
Replies: 11
Views: 4391
Australia

Re: No ignition light working on series 1 1/2 etype

Anyone can answer above questions

Thanks John
by johnj
Sun Nov 12, 2017 11:42 am
Forum: Series 1
Topic: No ignition light working on series 1 1/2 etype
Replies: 11
Views: 4391
Australia

Re: No ignition light working on series 1 1/2 etype

Hi thanks for the reply but not sure what you mean about 3aw
also what do you mean by A L lead and E lead whats terminal E
Whats W L & E :scratchheadyellow:
Im not very electric minded thanks for the help

Regards John
by johnj
Wed Nov 08, 2017 10:46 am
Forum: Series 1
Topic: No ignition light working on series 1 1/2 etype
Replies: 11
Views: 4391
Australia

Re: No ignition light working on series 1 1/2 etype

Lights clipped in but no ignition light illumination car starts fine
by johnj
Mon Nov 06, 2017 11:02 am
Forum: Series 1
Topic: No ignition light working on series 1 1/2 etype
Replies: 11
Views: 4391
Australia

No ignition light working on series 1 1/2 etype

My series 1 1/2 etype has ignition light problem when i put the dash top on a couple of lights on speedo came adrift when i re attached them the ignition light wont come on ,swapped a bulb with one that works and original one was also fine, no fuses out all wires look ok and its a new loom car start...
by johnj
Thu Oct 19, 2017 12:58 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Wiper arm clip
Replies: 8
Views: 3291
Australia

Wiper arm clip

I have a series 1 1/2 e type and the clip that holds the wiper arm to thr ball and socket is missing SNG dont list it any idear were i can buy one

Thanks John
by johnj
Tue Sep 12, 2017 10:39 am
Forum: Series 2
Topic: Bonett not staying up very high
Replies: 10
Views: 4284
Australia

Re: Bonett not staying up very high

Springs are brand new and same length as originals
I think when bumpers and lights are fitted should tip the ballance :thankyouyellow: