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by manyc
Tue Nov 10, 2015 7:12 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: What are these clips for in my boot. 1962 Series I FHC
Replies: 4
Views: 3924

jack clips

I'm, not sure whether I'm happier that I need to find a Shelley jack or the fact that I don't need to find a Metalifacture jack with an intergrated handle.
Chris
by manyc
Mon Nov 09, 2015 7:26 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: What are these clips for in my boot. 1962 Series I FHC
Replies: 4
Views: 3924

What are these clips for in my boot. 1962 Series I FHC

My E-type FHC was built on Oct 15, 1962 and is body #: V4150 & Chassis #: 887190. Attached to the reenforcement in the boot floor were 2 clips. shown here: http://www.jag-lovers.org/v.htm?1447093539 here they are removed from the car next to the reproduction Shelley Jack Rod clips from RM & J Smith ...
by manyc
Wed Oct 28, 2015 4:56 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Original Dunlop RoadSpeed 5 whitewall width
Replies: 8
Views: 5901

My car is a 1962. As I understand it from 61-64 the standard tire size was 6.40-15, which has a width of 162mm and an aspect ratio of 90. This is the calculation I did a few years ago based on that info: This results in a wheel diameter of: (162mm / 25.4mm/in * 0.90)*2 + 15 inches = 26.48" for a 195...
by manyc
Wed Oct 28, 2015 3:17 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Original Dunlop RoadSpeed 5 whitewall width
Replies: 8
Views: 5901

WW Tires

I am running with 2 1/4 WW American Classic tires that I bought from Coker Tires. Paid $230 each. The correct size for a 3.8L series I is:

P195/75R15 AMERICAN CLASSIC 2 1/4" WW


-Chris