The 'E' Type Forum

Hi Fenton, Also from me a warm welcome to the group. I am also the proud owner (I am a newby, I only own the car for about four years now) of a 1966, series 1, 4.2, FHC. As others have already stated, this forum is truly a wealth of info and having met some of the guys "live", I can vouch that there...

Hi Harry, We are leaving early on Friday morning and shoukd be in Le Mans at about 14.00/15.00 o clock in the afternoon. Once we have arrived (we will probably first go and check in into our B&B in le Mans town), I will give you a call on your cell. You have my cell number, right ? Safe trip and see...

Great pictures !! looks like a fine event as well.

see you hopefully at Le Mans next week

cheers
Erik

Harry, I am going as well in my 4.2 series one FHC. I will be accompanied by a 1980 Aston martin and a 1955 Morgan. We are driving on Friday morning from Brussels, Belgium and should be arriving in Le Mans early afternoon and staying until Sunday. We have a place reserved (Morgan and my etype) at th...

David,

as always, many thx for your help !
cheers
Erik

Dear all,

many thx already for al of your very good suggestions. I really appreciate it. I am still doubting between pit and 4 pillar bridge ...

Once it starts I will keep you posted and meanwhile any suggestions, experiences more then welcome !
cheers
Erik

Hi all, Ok, it looks like (aka my lovely wife decided :)) that we are to embark on a major house renovation project soon. The bad news, my (old, shaky and leaky but huge) barn will disappear to be replaced by a house extension . The good news, I do get to have a brand new garage for two cars (exclus...

Hi all, I would like to remove my wheels (FHC, series I, 4.2, 1966) for cleaning purposes. I know this sounds probably very basic for you all but just to be sure, when I remove the wheel and want put it back on, what do I have to look out for , e.g. what should I grease again, pointers to take into ...

Hi all, quick question (as I want to restore my original jack): How do you know the colour was blue ? Mine looks grey as colour. Any thoughts ? many thx as always cheers Erik PS Steve, on the price for a jack you probably never going to use, I agree with you to a certain point. Nevertheless, since b...

David,

fantastic news & pictures ! many thx

cheers
Erik

here here,

indeed all of your hard work is truly very much appreciated

many thx David, Harry and Mark !

cheers
Erk

Steve, I fully agree with David. I have actually got me all of the back issues of the etype club magazines and the information therein is really helpful not only for restoring but just simple maintenance DIY stuff. I am still member of JEC but more out of interest in other jaguars than specifically ...

Hi all, with the risk of now really being considered "etype loonie", does anyone know how many (cheney) clamps (and if possible which sizes) there are original on a series one FHC or where I can find such information ? I know I know, it is a strnge question but any help greatly appreciated as always...

Hi guys,

I sincerely do not know what is now more disturbing, the question or the (very intelligent mind you) answer given .... : )

cheers, I am impressed
Erik

Dear both,

many thanks for your clarifications. I now understand better :)
cheers
Erik

Hi all, I had a quick question. I read a lot about the benefits of products such as water wetter etc. (not to pick on one brand) as to their ability to stop/avoid certain water leaks. i just wanted to know if these products are indeed "safe" , i.E. that they leave no damaging residu in the engine . ...

Hi Harry,
nice cars for the article in Jaguar world. They look great and once again the etype lives on, there is nothing like good pictures :)
cheers
Erik

Hi all,
just to let you know that I am still in the market for one original jaguar e key fob !! Or just another way of letting you all know that I haven't found any yet and that I welcome any hints, directions, suggestions or even better the real thing for sale ! : )

cheers
Erik

Nick,

a warm welcome from me too ! I am also the proud owner of a 4.2 FHC series 1 from 1966 so feel free to ask about the lessons I learned !!
cheers
Erik

Hi all,

fully agree what has been said here and also some nice articles on Harry and Etype Uk in last edition of both etype club magazine and classic cars magazine

keep up the good work harry !!
cheers
Erik