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by Davidsmith
Mon Apr 29, 2019 8:39 pm
Forum: Series 2
Topic: CHASSIS PLATE LOCATION
Replies: 5
Views: 2946
South Africa

Re: CHASSIS PLATE LOCATION

Thanks for the info guys.
Any chance of a full picture of the series 2 chassis plate?
SNG have several examples but the only one of this size is marked "Daimler" and not "Jaguar".
really appreciate your help.
by Davidsmith
Mon Apr 29, 2019 3:39 pm
Forum: Series 2
Topic: CHASSIS PLATE LOCATION
Replies: 5
Views: 2946
South Africa

CHASSIS PLATE LOCATION

1969 Series 2 4.2 RHD FHC 2+2 - the chassis plate was removed during restoration and subsequently lost. I can get a replacement from SNG but there are several sizes and designs. Which plate size ( and the details that need to be reflected on the plate) is appropriate for this model and where is it f...
by Davidsmith
Wed Mar 06, 2019 8:47 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Wire Wheels Interchange
Replies: 9
Views: 5411
South Africa

Re: Wire Wheels Interchange

fitting new tyres to my '69 series 2 this weekend ( 185/80/15R) on wire wheels and putting tubes in. However I cannot get linings locally ( South Africa). Is there an alternative/DIY solution?

thx
by Davidsmith
Tue Dec 18, 2018 8:40 am
Forum: General
Topic: Tyres in South Africa?
Replies: 27
Views: 11705
South Africa

Re: Tyres in South Africa?

I'm having the same problem in South Africa ( no Dunlop or Michelin and Vredensteins hard to come by). Just been offered Hankooks ( 'T' speed rating 118mph- which is fine for me). Dougal - Any thoughts? Also been offered Federals SS657's ( not sure of the ratio) - does anyone know anything about the...
by Davidsmith
Tue Dec 18, 2018 8:27 am
Forum: Welcome!
Topic: New Member - South Africa
Replies: 3
Views: 2409
South Africa

New Member - South Africa

recently took delivery of my 60th Birthday present (to myself)- a fully reconditioned 1969 Series 2 FHC 2+2. :smile: I look forward to participating in the forum (well asking stupid questions anyway). Just ordered some new spinners and a few other cosmetic items (lost in the rebuild process) from SN...