The 'E' Type Forum

I think they lost that case on "trademark".......i wonder if thats different from "copyright" of body shape that they won this case on.....pluss the guy here was small fry probably didnt have the funds of Sir Jim

As far as im aware there is an appeal......im assuming that an EU ruleing isnt legal in the UK :shrug: ....my understanding at the moment is that self builders who are not in business to sell on are ok.......but who knows. ...also JLR won this case on "body shape" so how much do you need to be diffe...

Some of you may be intetested......JLR just won a copyright case in Sweden on the Shape of the C type against a one man band manufacturer who just made a copy https://cardealermagazine.co.uk/publish ... cer/215136

The S3 is a very different but only from whats under the bonnet. ...much more difficult to work on but not impossible there are many diy members here that have them.......Just think about how much work you want to take on...invariably buying a cheaper car will work out more expensive than if you pai...

Its not just the rear lights the 1.5 has a very different rear recessed numberplate area as per the S1

S1.5.........S1 Rear end.....S1 sidelights front/rear.....open headlamps. ..plus.........

Hi..As i mentioned on JL a post in our wanted section is worthwhile......we do have dealers that regularly scan our wanted section..and a photo would be great...Steve

Nigel....lots of discussions on this on Jag Lovers forum if you search. ...Steve

Hi Bryan...yes its just easier to ask....but have you got a service manual and parts catalogue yet...it will help..we even have them in the knowledge base section for use once you have your own copy.....Steve

Hi All.....lets not get too heavy in the Brexit and vaccine discussions here please we are an E type forum......ok it its affecting your E type parts delivery .......If you must discuss it then post in the Pub chat area.....thanks..Steve (forum Moderator)

Hi Ralph. ..welcom to the forum...im sure you will find it a great help....post an ad in our wanted section....Steve

Hi Joe...the original poster is in France buying from tne UK

Hi Bill...yes of course you are correct and some manufacturers/suppliers are improveing quality.....but im affraid its never going to happen that every part will be as original or a perfect fit......so owners will have to resort to hunting out original parts or finding people like yourself that make...

Great that you got it sorted and opted for the sleeve

Maybee if someone draw up a blank bulkhead diagram....member could chip in and add details like they did for the LHD one

Nice one Simon....and maybee a lesson to everyone that moans about parts quality. .....if you dont like it make your own...or have them made for you

Well the basics are there...any offers to draw up a RHD one....

Bulkhead diagram from the knowledge base and from previous post http://forum.etypeuk.com/viewtopic.php? ... ram#p80556

The original poster has posted on Jag lovers that he has pulled out of the purchase.....Steve

Hi Paul....very much depends what you want it for....as its a US product it would be worth you asking the guys on Jaglovers....if its good for an E type im sure someone will have one....looks like the cross brace front and rear lifts a its raise so will be in the way for quite a few jobs and the lif...