The 'E' Type Forum

Firstly, my thanks to Chris C, Bert, our Moderator and Clive for their kind suggestions. This response is a little late, but it has taken a few days to track down the details of the car's current braking system. It transpires that in 2002, during a total re-build, the car was fitted with a complete ...

As I approach a roundabout in my 1962 'flat-floor' "E" Type at a normal to slow speed, I apply the brakes and they do not "come off" after taking my foot off the pedal.
I would appreciate any advice as to what the problem/s may be.
Many thanks,
Geoff.

Hallo to all you lucky people with DRY carpets! I have followed this correspondence with interest as I am suffering with an on-going 'wetness' problem. I have has the internal plastic sheets replaced in both doors to no avail. The carpets are still getting wet through. When I open a door, the accumu...

Good thinking Echezeaux

I'm on the case and looking at all the options, but yours sounds attractive (aurally).

Whilst having the attention of all you experts, have any of you heard aurally of anyone saying orally that they know the whereabouts of a genuine 'original equipment' jack?

Geoff.

Having entered second childhood some time ago, I fancy a rorty burble and would ask for advice on what sort of straight-through system, or, part system I should have fitted. In my day, Servais were the only suppliers. No doubt things are different now? Any tips or assistance will be much appreciated...

Some of you may remember those switches, about 4-inches long, which were on a "spring" stem and which when mounted adjacent to the rim of the steering wheel could be used to flash the lights and sound the horn. I have searched high and low for a supplier, without luck. If anyone knows where I could ...

I am considering trying to find a Hard Top for my 62 OTS. How should I go about this? Is it a good idea? Advice from those who have "been there", "done that" and "got the experience" will be much appreciated.

Thanks,

Hallo "E" Bods, My '62 OTS is usually kept in a garage, but this year it has to be 'out' for the summer. I have always had trouble with water getting into the cockpit, and such is the weather this year, I really need to fit the full-size car cover when the car is not in use. This is a bit of a pain,...

Thierry My car has a "Lumenition" optronic ignition system fitted. If you Google Lumenition you will find copious details. I have taken the opportunity of reading through their literature and was re-assured to find the following:- Positive Earth Vehicle Wiring. Where vehicles have a ballast resistor...

Many thanks to MarkE and David for their helpful posts. Needless to say, there is a law ...... http://www.statim.co.uk/hood.jpg The picture shows the hood not quite down, but obviously unlike the original. It looks as if I will have to have on specially made. I have located a trimmer at Leckhampton,...

I had a good day at Silverstone. Great weather, super cars. I bumped into a mechanic of great renown. He started with Ronnie Hoare at Maranello, continued with Nigel Mansell and now looks after a eclectic range of performance cars. He said that all the Ferarris had Ballast Resistors and that some 12...

David and Larry.
Many thanks for your posts which give me some confidence. I went for a short run last evening and all seemed to be well. Started instantly from both cold and hot!
I am off to Silverstone tomorrow for the Historic Sports Car Club Meeting, so that should be a good test.

I have had problems starting my 1962 3.8 OTS, not only from cold, but from hot too. A sage XKE man looked under the bonnet, saw that the Coil was marked "12v System" and pointed out that a Ballast Resistor was normally only fitted with, say, a 9v coil. This is all "double dutch" to me. http://www.st...

I would like to tidy up the appearance of my 1962 "E" when the hood is in the 'down' position. Does anyone know of a firm that can supply a suitable cover? How would it be best secured?
Answers and details of your experiences will be much appreciated.

80 XKE