The 'E' Type Forum

Thought this might be a useful insight for those at the beginning of their E Type journey

Enjoy!

Richard

Wonder if this is the right part?

https://www.martinrobey.com/part/18697

Good luck in your search

Richard

Thanks all!

Will take a punt and see - no original to compare to but they offer a return service if it's not right

Fingers crossed!

Richard

Thanks, Mike. I have scoured the technical guides and parts handbook but not clear as to whether it is a multipurpose rad or whether the header tank is one entity. Worth a look at their clearance section as there are some other bargains on Fosseway brakes and even a rear crank seal conversion at sig...

Just on the hunt for an economical radiator replacement and it seems like this automatic version could be a bit of a bargain at £140? https://www.moss-europe.co.uk/radiator-aluminium-black-coated-automatic-nar-group-c24252-aab.html Guessing that the two silver connections could be blanked off? Other...

Hi Phil,

If you work on 4.1m, you should just get the garage door closed!

Good luck

Richard

If you are thinking about electronic tacho running from the ignition, this company seem to make a nice circuit board that converts the original gauge: https://www.spiyda.com/tachometer-electronics.html No connection, but have been pondering this, as I am using a later cylinder head without the tacho...

PM sent!

Have one in a similar state, given to us when the children were smaller...they are now at University, so I guess we can keep it for any possible grandchildren! Tempted to have it painted at the same time as the 2+2... Luckily there are now some spare parts available: https://www.parts4pedalcars.co.u...

There's a nice range, including the larger one for the boot boards and the matching studs:

https://www.bresco.com/acatalog/Latches_and_Studs.html

Good luck!

That's a markup...£7.49 for pack of 10 here:

https://www.bresco.com/acatalog/Latch-C ... ml#SID=125

Guess you could sell the other 9

Richard

Thanks, both! Helps narrow down the detective trail - it was the grey tinge that was particularly attractive, but I guess sunlight makes everything different! Did also realise that Turrino wheels are UK based - they might help... Now back to the interior negotiations...I want oxblood...my 'passenger...

Morning all, Having trawled here and xkedata, I cannot find the name of this colour: http://www.turrinowirewheels.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/Jaguar-E-Type-S1-6-x-15-anodised-alloy-rims-polished-ss-spokes-centres-smaller-1.jpg I am guessing that it might be a modern paint colour, unless someone c...

I did an English wheeling course with Geoff Moss at MPH Motor Panels (thoroughly recommended if you are into curved aluminium!). He is a proper old-fashioned craftsman, trained at Aston Martin. I seem to remember that the trailing edge was left oversize for you to trim to fit (tricky if you have shi...

Hi Steve, A mixture of rose tinted specs and being in love, I suspect! The car we bought has been largely restored, the parts were all boxed up and came with lots of promises...There are many positives to the story; I do have a fantastic shell, professionally restored, lead loaded and then dipped an...

No signs of any numbers on any of the interior parts I have - door panels, rear trim and back seats.

Richard

Nice to be here, Stuart! I have been lurking for some time and it does seem to be a positive place!

Happy to be guided as to any other ways of narrowing down what I have...all help very gratefully received!

Richard

Evening all, I had hoped to introduce myself under different circumstances, but having spent nearly a year trying to get the balance of the parts and the V5 or missing chassis/body plates for my 1967 Series 1 2+2, I have drawn a blank at every turn...police not interested (civil matter, apparently),...