Hello all!
Ive just acquired a 1969 E-Type FHC series 2 LHD to RHD conversion. It has had a good bit of work done to it by the previous owner, but needs fettling and sorting to get it properly back on the road. The articles and tech support here has been good reading so far and hopefully I wont be too much of a pest asking questions that have been already answered!
My first jobs are;
Getting the clutch and brake pedals properly bent to suit the RHD conversion.
Getting the engine to run and idle smoothly.
Sorting the brakes after lying idle for 5 years.
Electrics! Only half working.
The dash needs to be recovered.
Strong petrol smell in boot.
After that can start driving it!
Thanks!
Greetings from Ireland! 1969 series 2 FHC
#1 Greetings from Ireland! 1969 series 2 FHC
Cheers!
Eddie
1969 Jaguar E-Type FHC 4.2 Manual.
other toys:
1969 Porsche 912 coupe
1998 Porsche 996 (911) coupe
1987 Renault Alpine GTA Turbo
1978 Mercedes 280CE
1975 VW Puma (South African RHD)
Eddie
1969 Jaguar E-Type FHC 4.2 Manual.
other toys:
1969 Porsche 912 coupe
1998 Porsche 996 (911) coupe
1987 Renault Alpine GTA Turbo
1978 Mercedes 280CE
1975 VW Puma (South African RHD)
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#2 Re: Greetings from Ireland! 1969 series 2 FHC
Hi and welcome to the forum. You'll get all the help you need on here, pests welcome!
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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#3 Re: Greetings from Ireland! 1969 series 2 FHC
Welcome
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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#4 Re: Greetings from Ireland! 1969 series 2 FHC
Thanks Guys!
Cheers!
Eddie
1969 Jaguar E-Type FHC 4.2 Manual.
other toys:
1969 Porsche 912 coupe
1998 Porsche 996 (911) coupe
1987 Renault Alpine GTA Turbo
1978 Mercedes 280CE
1975 VW Puma (South African RHD)
Eddie
1969 Jaguar E-Type FHC 4.2 Manual.
other toys:
1969 Porsche 912 coupe
1998 Porsche 996 (911) coupe
1987 Renault Alpine GTA Turbo
1978 Mercedes 280CE
1975 VW Puma (South African RHD)
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#5 Re: Greetings from Ireland! 1969 series 2 FHC
Many of us have done the conversion Left to Right. Including me .
So any concerns ask away .
Good luck
Tim
So any concerns ask away .
Good luck
Tim
Series 1 FHC purchased 40 years ago. Courted my wife in it.
Series 1 2+2 when the kids were small now sold.
Series 1.5 OTS in opalescent maroon, Californian car. My retirement present.
Series 1 2+2 when the kids were small now sold.
Series 1.5 OTS in opalescent maroon, Californian car. My retirement present.
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#6 Re: Greetings from Ireland! 1969 series 2 FHC
As far as the fuel odor in the boot, if it isn’t an obvious leak then check the breather of the tank.
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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