New fly eater!

[Fspp369]

Hi all, just driven an S3 open top into my garage...smug smile!
Some work to do but essentially good. It joins a stable of various manufacturers, and sits proudly amongst them.
Wandering my way through a restoration of a Phantom 3, now given myself even more reasons to stay in the garage with midnight oil.
Will be asking lots of ?s as I get to them.
Cherrs
Pete.

[rswaffie]

Welcome Pete,
Look forward to seeing some pics of the Jag - and your other projects.

Best regards
Richard

[gregys]

I hope to see some pics too. Any update?

[mgcjag]

Hi Gregys.....you have given your full address in your location...think you need to remove it....this is an open forum and anyone that registers can see it.....Steve

[Fspp369]

Hi,
Just to give a profile of the car.
S3 Fuel injected V12, manual 3 with O/D, larger cooling tank, 2:88 diff, outboard rear disks with associated mods, larger ventilated front disks, slightly modified exhaust system, 2 H P fuel pumps spare operated by switch in car, security battery isolator, non std ignition pack, factory H/T with pin locks to upper catches, steel wheels ala xj6 etc.
All finished in azure blue. Black hood.
All of this stuff was done by previous owner
Peter Mitchell OBE.
I have made a significant change to its nocturnal habit by fitting led headlamp conversion...A+!!!
It needs little bodywork details but nothing serious.

I am thinking of changing the G/B to auto as my wife and to some degree I suffer from joint disease and it would simply be easier to drive. I have canvassed opinion locally and several people have suggested a 4HP24 as a good box....any opinions?

P3 engine going together at present.....pic as it was....and will be.....

[Fspp369]

If anyone would like to see an article about the Peter Mitchell mods ...let me know and I'll send a copy via email or PM whatever.
Currently making up a new seat base mounting point to move the seat back two inches ...anyone like to chip in with thoughts?