The 'E' Type Forum

Thanks for the picture, I am going to try to file off the corners and see if I can remove it, and then attach it to the new door.
Any clue as to the black material?????
Mark

Hi All, I am currently converting to RHD, does anyone know 1) What material is used on the wooden insert on the glove box door 2) The restraint is held onto the door with two small screws through the wooden insert into a small metal block on the door, does anyone know how that block was attached to ...

Hi Steve,
9/16 wide, 7/8 OD and 1/2 ID looks more like it.
Thanks again
Mark

Hi Steve
Thanks that helps
Given that the bolts are 5/16 UNF , does 9/16 thick , ID 5/16 and OD 1/2 seem right. Or should the OD be larger?
Best
Mark

Hi Everyone, Well finally starting to put my series 3 together. The gearbox mounting spacers have gone for a walk, I don't seem to be able to get them from the usual sources. I would be grateful if anyone has the dimensions so that I can replace them with a standard part. An odd ask I know, but all ...

Thank you all for your input, I used the reaction plate method in the end , jacking up the inboard end bought the reaction plate in range of the bolts, easy to then pull the reaction plate back into position, thanks to Peter Grace in particular. I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Ro...

Hi All, I am currently re building a series 3 and have got the stage of fitting the Torsion Bars, I could really do with some help! The vehicle is in the later serial numbers that require the Torsion Bars to have pre-tension. I don’t have access to the Jaguar setting tool. So far I have got as far m...

My name is Mark, I live in Leamington Spa in the UK, I have just realised my dream on owning an E type (S3 2+2)
downside is it's in bits???? Is there anyone close by with the same car I could take some pictures to assist in my rebuild.....
Thanks