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by Nickleback
Thu Aug 25, 2022 10:40 am
Forum: General
Topic: Time locked highly original 1963 XKE found
Replies: 1
Views: 929
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Time locked highly original 1963 XKE found

A fairly rare 1963 Series 1 XKE , one owner, 17,000 miles from new and then stored for over 50 years un-touched by it's hoarder owner :shock: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jb3BQhDFWOI&t=1s Jay Leno's team are preserving it :scratchheadyellow: First 12 mins are on the XKE and how they are dealing w...
by Nickleback
Sat Jun 26, 2021 5:31 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Roof mounted radio aerial
Replies: 3
Views: 1298
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Re: Roof mounted radio aerial

Mine had the aerial in the rear OS wing which was totally stupid as every time you walked past you could hit it by accident as it stuck out so far when extended. :roll: As I needed a new OEM windscreen from Pilkington I got one built into the glass when I replaced it, so... much better and cant be s...
by Nickleback
Thu Apr 29, 2021 4:15 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Early 3.8 62 flatfloor no 162/631 eType project for sale
Replies: 5
Views: 1943
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Early 3.8 62 flatfloor no 162/631 eType project for sale

Looks like a interesting project to restore to original condition if it can be bought for the right money - no reserve at auction. Feb 62, 2 owner, 71000 miles (not verified) UK Henlys car, matching numbers ? lots of bits wrong but .................... No connection either ! https://themarket.co.uk/...
by Nickleback
Sun Apr 11, 2021 6:58 am
Forum: General
Topic: Period look radio for 68 2+2
Replies: 7
Views: 2676
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Re: Period look radio for 68 2+2

These guys are good, got my modernised OEM RadioMobile 1070 from them for my 1970 Etype.
https://www.tadpoleradios.co.uk/RadiomobileRadios.aspx
by Nickleback
Thu Apr 01, 2021 4:53 am
Forum: Series 2
Topic: Removing the rear side marker lights
Replies: 13
Views: 4460
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Re: Removing the rear side marker lights

I removed mine on my XKE S2 FHC when it was returned to full UK spec, just get them welded up for the best result.
by Nickleback
Sat Feb 13, 2021 8:10 am
Forum: General
Topic: Immobiliser / tracker
Replies: 3
Views: 1407
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Re: Immobiliser / tracker

I researched this about 2 years ago when I needed my one and went for the Back2You solution as I wanted a subscription free, long life battery covert fit working of a mobile app.It can also live track and also geo-fence. This does the job very well and and has worked very well and I have no connecti...
by Nickleback
Sat Jan 30, 2021 7:37 am
Forum: General
Topic: HELM Jaguar E Type 300hp Restomod - Review
Replies: 47
Views: 11809
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HELM Jaguar E Type 300hp Restomod - Review

Another eType specialist with some fine work, only 20 to be produced but at what price for personalisation ?

by Nickleback
Fri Jan 15, 2021 6:58 am
Forum: Series 2
Topic: Triple carburetors
Replies: 16
Views: 5551
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Re: Triple carburetors

Steve, I have the same year car as you, XKE 1970 Series 2 FHC and went through your conundrum 4 years ago. Really your best options are: 3 x SU's or 3 x Weber's or 2 x Stromberg's. As I was returning my XKE to right hand drive full UK spec the best option for me (not the cheapest) was 3 x SU's (boug...
by Nickleback
Fri Jan 15, 2021 6:26 am
Forum: General
Topic: Grass track racing E-types 1989 Lancashire.
Replies: 15
Views: 4819
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Re: Grass track racing E-types 1989 Lancashire.

You can post them under Collectors Corner: E-Type Period and Glamour pictures: as a reply on this existing historic picture thread on page 90
Be interested to see eType's grass track racing :wow:
by Nickleback
Tue Aug 04, 2020 8:27 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: Adjusting drivers door shut line
Replies: 10
Views: 3287
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Re: Adjusting drivers door shut line

James, Looking at it from above the door is sitting 1-2 mm in from the bulkhead line so it needs to come out a little so this would resolve it I think, so out of the four pillar bolts holding the hinge which one would you not undo so that I can adjust it and it does'nt drop ? Clearly this door has n...
by Nickleback
Tue Aug 04, 2020 8:20 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Adjusting drivers door shut line
Replies: 10
Views: 3287
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Re: Adjusting drivers door shut line

Hi Angus,
No it's me that's was'nt thinking straight first thing in the morning :doh:
You are quite right, I will probably need to adjust the door correctly, thanks for the tip on the paper for gapping as I was wondering how to get it right without guesswork.
by Nickleback
Tue Aug 04, 2020 5:58 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Adjusting drivers door shut line
Replies: 10
Views: 3287
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Re: Adjusting drivers door shut line

Thanks guys. I will try the lubricating the hinge first to see if it will make any difference and solve the problem :fingerscrossed: Failing that then I will need to adjust it, what worries me is that the door does not have a lot of space on the back or front edge gaps to move the alignment, so just...
by Nickleback
Mon Aug 03, 2020 6:46 am
Forum: Technical
Topic: Adjusting drivers door shut line
Replies: 10
Views: 3287
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Adjusting drivers door shut line

Just noticed that my drivers door is now just touching when first opening the back edge of the bonnet / wing, how do I adjust this out to stop it damaging the paint further. Do I need some shims under the hinge plate to push it slightly further back or is there a better way of resolving this ? https...
by Nickleback
Mon Jul 27, 2020 7:10 am
Forum: Series 2
Topic: WELDING AND CHICKEN WIRE ON BONNET ?
Replies: 7
Views: 2711
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Re: WELDING AND CHICKEN WIRE ON BONNET ?

There should also be a type of sound deadening material sitting on top of the wire mesh frame between it and the bonnet which you need to be sure to keep if it is still there as it is no longer available as a part number.
If it is missing I have found an alternative which works just as well.
by Nickleback
Sat Jun 27, 2020 7:30 pm
Forum: Pub Chat
Topic: Eagle Lightweight GT
Replies: 23
Views: 6483
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Re: Eagle Lightweight GT

Great clip filmed on the roads around Goodwood :bigrin:
As for the car, superb engineering at it's best, just not feeling it ! :wow:
They only built seven of each of the specials before so ? and at what price - exclusivity :?:
by Nickleback
Mon May 11, 2020 9:26 am
Forum: General
Topic: Free UK P & P on Jaguar parts ordered this month
Replies: 0
Views: 1786
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Free UK P & P on Jaguar parts ordered this month

Just been ordering up some parts to service my e and David Manners Group currently has free UK P & P for the month of May 2020 and reduced shipping for overseas orders as well. :thumbsup:
https://www.jagspares.co.uk/
PS: I have no connection with them apart from being a happy customer :bigrin:
by Nickleback
Sun Mar 29, 2020 9:31 pm
Forum: Technical
Topic: What’s this ?
Replies: 9
Views: 2883
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Re: What’s this ?

abowie wrote:
Sun Mar 29, 2020 7:42 pm
Looking at the wiring it's a modification by a previous owner.
:yeahthat:
Dont recognise it Grant ? Not on my FHC and your OTS is only a bit older :scratchheadyellow:
by Nickleback
Mon Mar 23, 2020 6:44 am
Forum: Welcome!
Topic: Canadian newbie from Vancouver Island
Replies: 3
Views: 2337
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Re: Canadian newbie from Vancouver Island

:welcomewave: Simon from another 1970 S2 owner. Vancouver island, perfect place to live, visited a couple of times Bear and Whale watching, I'm sure when Jigsaw Puzzle is finished you will have the the perfect car in the perfect place ! Lots of great help on here, so ask away with the questions. Thi...
by Nickleback
Sun Mar 22, 2020 7:39 am
Forum: General
Topic: SNGB Web Feedback
Replies: 18
Views: 5021
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Re: SNGB Web Feedback

Hi Julian, Excellent work and big improvement, well done to the team. Two observations, hopefully I was using the system correctly: :studyinggray: My order history and details in my garage when logged in was out of date only showing 2 closed invoices from 2015/16. ? My car was originally a XKE with ...