The 'E' Type Forum

Depending on price I am interested in a group buy
Regards
Jonathan

Le Mans Classic….have been going since 2008…..

I had the same problem….solution was heat…….once malleable I could gently form them to the correct shape….after which I primed and top coated before riveting to the body… Slow..annoying …but just the usual scenario of poor quality repro parts from the usual suppliers…. Don’t give up….just because su...

https://i.postimg.cc/5y6Gb5G1/IMG-0426.jpg Not to everyone’s taste as it is red…however Optima AGM batteries have really strong cranking capacity for their size…and in winter when I have not used the car for a few weeks will turn the engine over enough times to coax a cold grumpy engine into life….

Hi
Do you have the original hatch..or a replacement you are trying to fit….i don’t recall how much movement I had…but all I would suggest is you try to see if what adjustment you is sufficient…before trying to find more

Hope that helps some
Jonathan

Wise words from Marek…it is a complex assembly of many parts…and if taken apart will not go back in the same form…are you sure you cannot repair the centre section..?….photos would help
All the best
Jonathan

Neat idea Rory…..

Beautiful…in only a way that a coupe can be….

When you DO find pictures of how it was done, Stefan, your next question on the Forum will be - WTF did they go around the front of the engine to get to the starter motor ? Unless you are aiming for a 100-point period-correct restoration, this is one area where pragmatism pays every time ; I could ...

The Classic is unique…there is nothing like it….I have been since 2008 without fail….you will not be disappointed….
All the best
Jonathan

Hi
No additional sealing on my 63 car that I restored…just the original gaskets…..
Best
Jonathan

Will be interested to hear how this thread evolves as I too have the same rattling syndrome

Welcome from a fellow 3.8 owner….please send us more photos of your story…
All the best
Jonathan

Welcome….look forward to pictures and stories of your restoration
All the best
Jonathan

Superb……well done

Entered my vote via the JEC email as well

To echo David, immersing the nylon pipe end in a mug filled with hot water from a boiled kettle worked well for me….its not easy….but it will work

Welcome ..looking forward to the story….
Best
Jonathan

Hi Mark
I dont know what price the Rob Beare tool is but they come up for sale on eBay and i believe SNG and others also sell them….have a look around…second hand is just fine
Best
Jonathan

Only just catching up on the forum today after a while….very sad news indeed…I never met Christopher, but his knowledge and generosity in contributions was an amazing gift to this group