G’day anyone who’s interested,
Today, after 12 months, my E-Type is on four wheels again. It feels good to be motivated! Front suspension complete except for setting torsion bars to correct height & fitting shocks. I’m waiting on an adjustable reaction plate from Rob Beere. Tie rods will be painted once a wheel alignment has been done. Hoping to install the engine next week, subject to extra muscle being available.
Cheers,
Pete
On all four
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#1 On all four
Pete
61 E-Type FHC Opalescent Golden Sand
69 XJ6 4.2 MOD Old English White - one previous owner
16 XE R Sport 25t Polaris White - shopping trolley
63 MGB Roadster Aintree Green - my dads from new
61 E-Type FHC Opalescent Golden Sand
69 XJ6 4.2 MOD Old English White - one previous owner
16 XE R Sport 25t Polaris White - shopping trolley
63 MGB Roadster Aintree Green - my dads from new
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Great news, Pete. It's always good to see progress and someone happy with that progress.
Yes, a few more bits to do but you're getting there
Geoff
Yes, a few more bits to do but you're getting there
Geoff
S2 FHC Light Blue
S2 OTS LHD - RHD full restoration
S2 OTS LHD - RHD full restoration
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Great work. It’s always a morale boost to be able to tick off a milestone.
It seems like only yesterday I was at the same point!
Great paint colour by the way!
It seems like only yesterday I was at the same point!
Great paint colour by the way!
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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Thanks fellas, and yes it’s a great colour alright but we may be biased!
Pete
61 E-Type FHC Opalescent Golden Sand
69 XJ6 4.2 MOD Old English White - one previous owner
16 XE R Sport 25t Polaris White - shopping trolley
63 MGB Roadster Aintree Green - my dads from new
61 E-Type FHC Opalescent Golden Sand
69 XJ6 4.2 MOD Old English White - one previous owner
16 XE R Sport 25t Polaris White - shopping trolley
63 MGB Roadster Aintree Green - my dads from new
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Nice job! I'will waiting for the finish results :)
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Hi Pete,
Nice job .... I'm in the middle of doing my S1 4.2 OTS for the second time in the 38 years I have owned it.
Just wondering, what size of wheels/tyres are you using?
Yours aye,
George
Nice job .... I'm in the middle of doing my S1 4.2 OTS for the second time in the 38 years I have owned it.
Just wondering, what size of wheels/tyres are you using?
Yours aye,
George
1967 Series 1 OTS
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G’day George,
Standard 5” with 185VR15 Michelin XVS tyres.
I had 6 1/2” with 205’s but very heavy steering. Much nicer to drive now.
Standard 5” with 185VR15 Michelin XVS tyres.
I had 6 1/2” with 205’s but very heavy steering. Much nicer to drive now.
Pete
61 E-Type FHC Opalescent Golden Sand
69 XJ6 4.2 MOD Old English White - one previous owner
16 XE R Sport 25t Polaris White - shopping trolley
63 MGB Roadster Aintree Green - my dads from new
61 E-Type FHC Opalescent Golden Sand
69 XJ6 4.2 MOD Old English White - one previous owner
16 XE R Sport 25t Polaris White - shopping trolley
63 MGB Roadster Aintree Green - my dads from new
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Hi Pete,
I know what you mean. I put mine on 205s after the first rebuild during the 1980s and the steering was heavy. I believe if one wants to use 205s then they would have to add electronic power steering to compensate ..... an expensive solution!
This time around, I intend going back to 5" and am hoping to fit 185 Cintuatos. Used those tyres way back in the day when I was driving a Triumph Spitfire Mk3 - a great tyre albeit a wee bit lively in the rain
I'll be interested to hear how you get along with your Michelins.
I have the body of my S1 back after 13 months so starting the rebuild. I have finished the engine and am able to run it up on a test stand and let the new parts bed in and I'm glad to say it runs very sweetly.
Please keep in touch.
Yours aye,
George
I know what you mean. I put mine on 205s after the first rebuild during the 1980s and the steering was heavy. I believe if one wants to use 205s then they would have to add electronic power steering to compensate ..... an expensive solution!
This time around, I intend going back to 5" and am hoping to fit 185 Cintuatos. Used those tyres way back in the day when I was driving a Triumph Spitfire Mk3 - a great tyre albeit a wee bit lively in the rain
I'll be interested to hear how you get along with your Michelins.
I have the body of my S1 back after 13 months so starting the rebuild. I have finished the engine and am able to run it up on a test stand and let the new parts bed in and I'm glad to say it runs very sweetly.
Please keep in touch.
Yours aye,
George
1967 Series 1 OTS
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