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#1 Newbie
Good Evening, just like to introduce myself, my Name is Bruce , I’ve just joined this forum , I’ve owned a 3.8 F.H.C since 1985 , I had it on the road for a year after I bought it , then it was put away in my garage where it has been ever since , it’s time now to get it back on the road , so I’m sure I will have lots of questions to ask you clever people
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#2 Re: Newbie
Welcome, hope you keep us posted to as you progress.
Danny
1962 S1 3.8 FHC (1012/1798)
2015 Range Rover Sport SVR
"Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it."
1962 S1 3.8 FHC (1012/1798)
2015 Range Rover Sport SVR
"Experience is something you don't get until just after you need it."
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#3 Re: Newbie
Hi Bruce and welcome.
Good to see another 3.8 fhc about to get back on the road. You are in the best place to get the answers you may need. Do you have any pics?
Good to see another 3.8 fhc about to get back on the road. You are in the best place to get the answers you may need. Do you have any pics?
Richard
Previous owner and restorer of a S1 3.8 FHC Opalescent Golden Sand with Tan Trim 889504 (now sold and headed for Athens)
Previous owner and restorer of a S1 3.8 FHC Opalescent Golden Sand with Tan Trim 889504 (now sold and headed for Athens)
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#4 Re: Newbie
There will be lots of questions indeed!
But it's simple really: disassemble everything, renew/rebuild everything that needs renewed or rebuilt, then reassemble and drive!
Seriously though, I did mine by system (fuel, brakes, cooling, electrical, engine, etc) over many years, and by doing it in discreet chunks it was never off the road for more 6 months at a time. But then it was more or less drivable (though not safely) when purchased. So if the body on your car is serviceable, a 'rolling refurbishment' is very doable. If the body has any real rust, well, you will get much advice, none of which is likely to make you happy.
But it's simple really: disassemble everything, renew/rebuild everything that needs renewed or rebuilt, then reassemble and drive!
Seriously though, I did mine by system (fuel, brakes, cooling, electrical, engine, etc) over many years, and by doing it in discreet chunks it was never off the road for more 6 months at a time. But then it was more or less drivable (though not safely) when purchased. So if the body on your car is serviceable, a 'rolling refurbishment' is very doable. If the body has any real rust, well, you will get much advice, none of which is likely to make you happy.
Steve
'65 S1 4.2 FHC (early)
'65 S1 4.2 FHC (early)
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Hi and welcome to the forum. You'll get all the help you need on here, so ask away.
Malcolm
I only fit in a 2+2, so got one!
1969 Series 2 2+2
2009 Jaguar XF-S
2015 F Type V6 S
I only fit in a 2+2, so got one!
1969 Series 2 2+2
2009 Jaguar XF-S
2015 F Type V6 S
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