The 'E' Type Forum

As mentioned, yes, The Maltings at Farnham, those were the days !! Long gone I'm afraid. I think I'd already mentioned a trader at last Autumns Stoneleigh stating to others he was selling up and had no intention of doing the Malvern Show. For me the Malvern Show held no appeal or journey time enthus...

I was at the October Spares day 1 gent with a stall was stating clearly he "ain't going to Malvern and it's all gotta go" he was looking to clear up all his bits and close. Sadly over the last 5 years, Covid didn't help of course, but the earthy style of real spares / traders and dealers has been re...

Some months back I sent my wiper motor off for service/rebuilding as it was removed from my 1966 car currently under restoration. It was returned after 3-4 weeks and has recently been unwrapped and fitted. It didn't work. My auto-electrician stated that the wires were incorrect ( wrong colours ) and...

Thank you all for your replies and input. Its a shame that the JDC guy that used to undertake a monthly article for the JDC magazine no longer does so. This used to cover sales adverts and auction achieved rates, a useful insight. my car may not be concourse but over £135K spent and air-con being fi...

exactly Steve the reason for my somewhat ambiguous post is to seek views / comments my concern is like for like will cost considerably more than my owners club valuer is suggesting I have these two cases to propose as benchmarks as I've outlined, but a concerted, verifiable case would support my cas...

I have a 1966 series 1 2+2 UK car. manual its just undergone a 10 year full rebuild I'm the 2nd owner everything has been upgraded/replaced CME completed the engine rebuild at a cost in excess of £10K the car has air con added as an extra over and above as built, other than that, its as ex factory w...

Firstly, well done Maikel, thank you for the comments, I follow your You Tube vids with great interest. a great concept and one of those where you wonder why they haven't been done sooner Personally I won't be going to Malvern one of the key advantages of Stoneleigh for me and many I guess is the ac...

My experiences of the EORI submission, all be it an unrelated industry, across Europe: no EORI or incorrect reference number: NO access, goods returned be careful. thats some response Richard, even though I have no interest in the process now or in the future, you couldn't ask for more, I was impres...

again, thanks for your input both, these images give my restorer the chance to fabricate what's needed. I've asked around the usual places and checked out Chuck, however knowing as we do, they'll probably be found at the Jaguar Spares Day. Unfortunately that'll be too late as we're almost 98% comple...

Hi Richard / Stuart my grateful thanks for your input and support here. Indeed, Stuart, that composite material as you show is the same as the compound used elsewhere around the cant rail area were you to retain the original pieces. I have a couple of these left over when removed from my original ca...

Hi Stuart, my thanks for going to the trouble to display the pictures, ....off the top of my head I'd say yes, that looks like the part, certainly from the (small) image on the SNG Barratt spares page. I'll check during the week re cant rail coverings when I pop over to view the car under restoratio...

Hello all, my '66 2+2 Series 1 is "getting there" Previously my interior upholstery kit has been sourced from BAS at the rear I have the ( BD29353) headlining retainers on order via SNG Barratt. To the side's I have the cant rails duly trimmed and ready to fit. However to the front as we prepare to ...

Geoff / John,

grateful thanks for your input.... I'll have a ponder and a chat with my restorer armed with your comments !!

Hi Guys/Gals, I've had a scan through the various postings previously mentioning the fitting of roof aerials. My issue is this, the car has been painted but glass and interior not fitted. I have a roof aerial about to be fitted. The restorer is suggesting I keep this inactive as running the cable do...

that's grand guys, thanks for your time and input.

checked it out and found it.

Hi Guys and Gals, I've had a little perusal / search of this message board and messaged a few contacts - so far without any clarification, any input very welcome.... my engine was recently refurbished and only recently when being returned to the car was the question of the dip stick locator/guide pi...

Good point, I bought 6-7 years ago, so at least 10-£15K less than you'd pay today methinks.

Chris/Steve

my thanks for your thoughts
sometimes you get too close to these issues and can't see a way forward

thanks for the clarity, I'll progress accordingly and advise ( my insurers )

John

JUST A NOTE GUYS/GALS

I've deliberately posted this as a single issue, not on the Insurance "sticky"

I'm thinking this may be a regular issue and perhaps not covered / thought of under insurance issues?

if not, ship it over to "Insurance" sorry....

I wonder, my Series 1 2+2 was delivered in parts to my restorer. The engine has subsequently been rebuilt and awaiting fitment. Gearbox sorted, awaiting fitment Body sprayed and awaiting bonnet spray and fitment. Interior in my garage at home. In short it's still in bits so I've not collated the 6 p...