The 'E' Type Forum

Hi

Does anybody within this forum own a S1 3.8 roadster with a chassis number of 850516.

I cannot seem to find anything on this car, but if it is still out there I have some early photographs that may be of interset to the current owner

Regards
Pete

Christopher's note is worth repeating, having had a very close shave during my training when a very poorly maintained correct tool failed. The spring removed one finger from the operators hand, went through a car, breaking two door windows and then through a breeze block wall. Please use the correct...

Where abouts are you in the south east? I am in the Southend area.
PM me if you need some help

Phillip

Welcome to the club, what a great looking car.
You will find all the help you need here so don't be frightened to ask even the simplest question.

Looking at the last picture, it appears the fuel in the filter is red,is this correct

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Well said that man

I wonder if it leaked

I bought a set of new springs from S.N.G Barratt, perfect fit and balance.

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Being a field engineer, I was ask to assist a main dealer with a 1997 car that refused to start. This car had been fully serviced from new by the dealer. A quick test found a very poor/ non spark from the ignition sytem and a further inspection found a set of points that had not been changed for yea...

I wonder if Chris Rooke's book will ever raise that sort of cash?

Chris My 1967 S1 4.2 has four wires going to the alternator, one heavyBr/Wh going to the bolt, Br/Gr going to the next spade terminal, then Br/V as shown on your image. but then I have another wire, Br/Y going to the other bolted terminal where you have your B/Gr. May be a difference or change in la...

Have fitted the door seals supplied by Hutsons and they have made a very slight improvement. I have spent hours on this including trying to adapt the Barratts supplied items. Both doors now shut fairly well with the Hutsons seals fitted, I am now going to try to modify these. I will let you know Reg...

Mike

This sounds like a drive shaft or prop shaft universal joint (U/J) to me purely because it's only there under load conditions, ask your mechanic to check them

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Most M.O.T. testers will value your telling them where to safely jack the vehicle. the last thing they want is a damage claim.

Jon, I had the same car choice problem in 2005, and after much talking, looking and testing, opted for a series 1 1967 4.2 2+2, and have not looked back. I have spent the last couple of years bringing the car up to a good standard and it has all been a pleasure. After spending 30+years in the motor ...

I just wish prices for the poor old 2+2 would rise at the same rate

Of course

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Angus

Many thanks, just ordered some

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Chris

Just got your book today. What an excellent read, thought I was the only one with poorly fitting doors after spending soo much time during the body resto making sure they fitted correctly.
currently trying to source softer door aperture seals

Well done

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Mine arrived today- slightly disappointed, could have had more text and showed more prominent cars.
just glad ordered the cheaper version

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Beauty is in the eye off the beholder and in the case of the 2+2, great value for money.