The 'E' Type Forum

Jeremy

Thank you, the thread explains everything and I am now sure I have the wrong front shield.

It is ages since I posted anything, the restoration of the Series 1 3.8 is taking a long time! Can anyone advise where the front exhaust heatshield is located to make it fit? I am having real problems making it fit, is the issue that Barratts have sent me C25101 but I should have BD20436 given the c...

Thank you, they certainly look shiny as do all the pictures of carburettors in the various restoration books. I will go for the Jaguar polished look as a finish.

After a three year interval the restoration of my Series 1 roadster is starting to show some real progress. I have sent off the carburettors and manifold for restoration and have been asked what finish I want on them. I am used to the rather dull finish on the dashpots and cam covers of my Mark 1 Ja...

David Good advice, I was going to keep the original plate just to make sure no one can accuse me of building a false car. I have the JDHT certificate setting out the original information on the car to put any future purchaser's mind at rest. Mind you, I am not setting out with the intention of selli...

The black paint on the builder?s plate has come off due to brake fluid leaking on to it. Can it be re-sprayed or is it better to buy a new plate? If the latter do you know anyone with stamps who can do the job?

Does anyone know how to find out which specific E Type a Moss gearbox number EB9328JS was fitted to?

The engine block on my 3.8 OTS has developed a crack. Should I have it repaired and if so by whom? If not, what advice can you give me about finding a replacement?

I have to agree with andrewh as the bucket seats and aluminium dashboard are the main reason for me looking for an early 3.8 roadster. The 3.8 is just such a pure car.

I hope to have good news to post very soon about the new stablemate to my Mark 1.

Everyone has been very helpful with their replies. I am a bit unsure whether I have responded to each person, if not my apologies. I am not the world's best with technology!

I will follow up all the suggestions made.

Thank you

I am a long time Jaguar fan running a 1959 3.4 (Mark 1 saloon) I have just joined as a new member as I am actively looking for a Series 1 3.8 roadster to add to my Mark 1. How big a job and how costly is it to replace the leather dashboard panel and centre console with aluminium? One car I have look...