New Reproduction Parts for E-Type's

[Heuer]

Marek can supply exact copies of the early Lucas fluted front side light lens. These were fitted to all cars up until March 1965 but have been unavailable since as the moulds changed to produce a different 'Fresnel' centre design. They are available as a complete set in either clear/amber or clear/clear. One of the things Jaguar got wrong on their recreation LWE's - the front side light lenses




Marek also produces front and rear lenses for the S2/3 cars. The rear lenses can be in various colour combinations and can optionally include built in LED reversing light panels. This makes tidying up the rear of these cars a lot more cost effective than buying the Lotus Elan S4 clusters.



And the other version with the horizontal split:


Various colours:




Front lenses to match:



Contact Marek for prices and availability via PM

[Heuer]

Jaguar Heritage are now producing complete (or individual parts) mild steel exhaust systems for 3.8, and S1/2 4.2 cars, including chrome tail pipes. Brilliant news as they have been made to original design and aluminised for protection. Finally, you can get that authentic E-Type sound rather than the dismal note produced by stainless steel! £650 for a complete system is very good considering the chroming of two mild steel resonators would cost you £250+:



http://www.jaguarclassicparts.com/uk/parts-news

If anyone has a set of these some feedback on fit and finish would be most appreciated.

Update:

SJClark posted: "My feedback is here..."
viewtopic.php?f=7&t=12199#p100198

[Gfhug]

Just to say I've a set of the front lenses supplied by Marek.
In another thread I had asked about the S2 front lenses being opaque on the lower half, Marek has now supplied a new set without that obscuring and they give a much clearer sidelight and indicator.
One easy way of improving the visibilty of our cars. Thanks Marek

Geoff

[Heuer]

Richard Smith is now offering kits to convert the later Metallifacture jack to one with the integrated handle. This means you can source a Metallifacture jack with the separate handle from a later 'E' Type, Ford Cortina, XJ6 or 2+2 and make it into one of the early versions with the addition of the square shoe, screw boss and handle.



Contact Richard if you want the kit of parts.

[daykrolik]

Recently I searched fairly diligently, to no avail, for the brass three ? way brake fluid pipe connector (one pipe in, one pipe out and the third outlet for the stoplight switch) which mounts on the firewall of my 1967 Series 1 OTS so the stoplight switch faces forward out from the firewall at a 90? angle from the inlet and outlet pipes. Mine is still functioning, but somewhat abused, and I thought, especially since the threads are brass, it would be good to have a spare handy. I couldn't find one, although there are many three-way connectors available where all three are on the same plane. Hopefully, the attached picture will illustrate this switch. Does anyone know a source or, if not, could we encourage someone to make these? https://www.dropbox.com/s/o3033r8qkfgsv ... 6.JPG?dl=0

[Heuer]

Pilkington Classics have now produced a revised FHC windscreen based on an known and dated original screen supplied by Angus. It has been fitted to a car and unsurprisingly is an excellent fit. Part numbers are as follows:

CL= clear; GN = green
You can contact Nick Gardiner directly if you want to order one or do so via a Pilkington Classic supplier: Nick.gardiner@NSG.Com

Pilkington Classic will use a period Triplex logo in the correct location on the screen if you ask. They can also include a radio antenna or heaters in the laminate at extra cost. All other glass is also available with discrete and period Triplex logos.

NB We recommend sourcing the rubber windscreen seal from Hutsons as we know it fits well.

[Heuer]

Richard Smith has been hard at work again and is now offering the following:

C15407 Steering rack nut
8705 Oil filter can bolt (exactly as original)
C18241 Spire nut securing heater fan impeller to motor shaft.
8671 & C17938 Split collett on upper steering column (fits in locknut)
C23381 fan belt tensioner mounting bracket, fitted with 2 bronze bushes (exactly as original) then reamed to take the shaft:



As always contact Richard directly if you want any if these on 01270 780954 or email: rmjsmithltd@gmail.com

[Heuer]

Richard Smith has produced some parts for the 3.8 brake controls:

C17239 Rubber Buffer - #13
C17240 Spacing Collar - #15
C17241 Belleville Washer - #16
C20787 Eccentric Barrel Nut (later cars) - #18
C17243 Eccentric Barrel Nut (earlier car) - #18
UFN425/L Castellated Slotted Nut - #19


As usual you can contact Richard direct on 01270 780954 or email rmjsmithltd@gmail.com

[Heuer]

SNGB are now offering the HT conduit C2451* that was used on all XK engines up to August 1964 (so almost all 3.8's) after which engine lifting brackets were fitted. They differ because they are attached to studs 2 and 5 rather than studs 2 and 4 and have not been available since the early 1960's. Originals in usable condition are almost non existent as they deteriorate due to engine heat.





Early:

Late:

Note the red colour of even this later conduit

They are an almost exact copy using dull red vulcanised fibreboard, correct rivets and redesigned brackets. The conduits were left in their native dull red colour for much of their production life but some were over painted black or produced in black fibreboard, when it became available. SNGB elected to produce these in their original dull red allowing owners to paint them black as they see fit - both colours are concours correct although few people realise the difference in stud mounting. Huge thanks to Tadek Malkiewicz for providing an original pattern and to Julian Barrett for taking the time and trouble to make this long obsolete part. They are available now http://www.sngbarratt.com/ProductDetail ... f6150c2d3b

Everything you could want to know about these conduits is detailed here: viewtopic.php?t=2006&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=166

Fitted to my car:

[Heuer]

Update from Richard Smith:

Hi David, hope you?re well. Just a note to let you know of my latest new item, it?s the leaf spring C17910 in the choke mechanism which keeps tension on the ball bearing. It fits all E types S1,2 & 3. Cheers, Richard



Richard M Smith
R M and J Smith Ltd
P.O.Box 249
Nantwich
Cheshire
CW5 9AR
Tel: 01270 780954
E: rmjsmithltd@gmail.com

[Heuer]

Richard Smith has been in touch:

"A new item that I’ve done its BD21066K which is the rear hatch release mechanism return spring and pivot rivet":


Cheers Richard.

Richard M Smith
R M and J Smith Ltd
P.O.Box 249
Nantwich
Cheshire
CW5 9AR
Tel: 01270 780954
rmjsmithltd@gmail.com

[Heuer]

Richard Smith now has the complete S1 heater controls available:


Richard M Smith
R M and J Smith Ltd
P.O.Box 249
Nantwich
Cheshire
CW5 9AR
Tel: 01270 780954

[Heuer]

More new parts being produced by Richard Smith:

C11820/7 Palnut. This is the locknut securing the nut holding the steering wheel to the steering column. Fits all E Types and is most important from a safety point of view. Not been available for a long time and is either missing or ineffective through wear on most cars.





Richard has also made made part BD13642/5 which is the special chrome screw attaching the sunvisors to all FHC and 2+2 cars. It also attaches the interior mirror on all Series 1. The screw is pointed and has the correct slotted raised counter sunk head.

As usual you can order these directly from Richard:

Richard M Smith
R M and J Smith Ltd
P.O.Box 249
Nantwich
Cheshire
CW5 9AR
Tel: 01270 780954
rmjsmithltd@gmail.com

[Heuer]

Just received this:

"Hi David/Angus,

I hope you are both well? I wanted to let you know that after our visit together at the factory where we discussed heated and antenna screens we have had a look into wiring both into the same screen after some requests from your forum members. I'm glad to say that we are now able to offer a screen for both FHC/DHC with both wired. So far we ran only the DHC parts through (my code HT0120 CLHA).

Also regarding the Classic show, well be there on Stand 345 in Hall 5 if your there please pop over and say hello, we'll have the E-Type frame set up with our glasses on it and one of these screens to take a look at.

Thanks

Nick Gardiner
General Manager
Pilkington Automotive Queenborough
+441795596103
+447969087514
nick.gardiner@nsg.com"

If you are interested in a heated antenna screen please contact Nick Gardiner.

[Heuer]

Richard Smith has been in contact:

"Hi David

Please see attached image of 2 new items I have made:
BD24411 Chrome escutcheon for safety harness attachment points at rear quarters
BD24484 special screw for tchrome escutcheon.
They fit all Series 1 FHC, except early coupes

Cheers

Richard"



Contact Richard directly if you need these.

[Heuer]

From Richard Smith:

"Please see photo of new item I have - part number BD15886/5, the 5/8” hose clamp. I’ve made them exactly as original with the correct 5/8” stamping.Cheers Richard."


Contact Richard directly if you need these.

A word of warning - check your hose diameter as these will only tighten up on 5/8" (15.88mm) OD hoses. Most replacements are 15mm so you could get leaks!

[Heuer]

From Richard Smith:

"Hi David, hope you’re fit and well. I’ve just made the correct 3.8 grab handle BD20636 (LHD) and BD20637 (RHD) - the leather is hand stitched as original. Cheers, Richard."



Contact Richard directly if you want one.

R M and J Smith Ltd
P.O.Box 249
Nantwich
Cheshire
CW5 9AR
Tel: 01270 780954
rmjsmithltd@gmail.com

[Heuer]

Just received this from Julian:

"Hi David,

Attached photo of new SNGB air filter grommet C175465 in silicone. Designed to improve durability and now in stock.


We have a number of other similar items coming in more durable format - including ball joint/TRE gaiters. Will update you on those as and when

Best

Julian"


Contact SNGB directly if you want one.

[Heuer]

Just received this from Julian:

"Hi David,
Control your excitement...

The E-type V12 catalogue has just landed. We are putting away now and will be dispatching from Monday. 300 pages with loads of new pictures and content.

Best regards

Julian"



Contact SNGB to request your free copy.

[Heuer]

Butlers number plate light chrome bezels are now available:

"Hi Guys.

Just like to say I manufacture these Butlers Chrome surrounds. They are certainly not made in China. They are made by hand so they are the same as the original items. As with all parts I am manufacturing (all of the etype hardtop chrome trims, reproduction hardtops, etc) the aim is to manufacture high quality parts that are not available. A huge amount of development has gone into getting these parts 100% correct.

If they were made in China then the price would be far less........... but so would the quality.

Tim"



£300 + £15 p&p from Tim Goldthorp at Classic Quality (Parts) Limited of Ludlow http://www.classicquality.co.uk/

They were fitted to approximately the first 1,250 cars (Oct/Nov 1961) and everything we know about them can be found here: viewtopic.php?p=35522#p35522

SNGB sell the complete number plate assembly (not marked Butlers or Lucas) for £25 each if you need them to complete a set of Butlers lights.