The 'E' Type Forum

Well done so far, Steve. A minor glitch to sort out I’m sure. Then you can get your can of Dulux and 3 inch brush and she’ll be looking glorious. Keep us updated, please. And spend a bit more time on your own cars!

Geoff

Nice job,Steve.

I'm in a similar position with a replica build. What solution did you use for seat belts to ensure compliance?

Regards

Hi Stuart...the Realm chassis is designed with fixing points for a 3 point harness...the IVA manual has precise details of what's required in the seat belt section..your best option is to find out what someone else has done and passed if they have the same build as yours......also note seat build dimensions/head restraints come into plan with the location of the belt mounts...and seat build also affects the forward vision requirements...Steve

Steve, are the seats from the original car and hence you had to use them? They look more like barn doors that’ll increase the drag dramatically. Could you fit MX5 seats instead?

Geoff

Hi Geoff....original Car? ...I used a doner xj6 for engine. suspension. Diff. brakes.....seats are very similar to original C type seats...Steve

Ok, Steve, but what are those two high lumps sticking up above the cockpit in your earlier photo? Post no. 20

Geoff

Hi Geoff....iva requires head restraints....either as part of the seat or mounted behind the seat....made up this to fix into the harness mount just above the top of the seat backs...you have to get creative ...will they stay on after the test .Steve

Looking great Steve.

Quick update....IVA passed and now fully registered with DVLA....and at the painters..Steve
Ok edited to 3 photos

Very pretty and three images in one post. I normally have to post three separate images.

Geoff

And no its not the undercoat...this is it straight out of the gun..assembly then cut/polish....Steve

Looks Premium, so you bringing it to Moss Jaguar meet in June?

Hi Danny..no I won't be at Angus.s this year..Steve

Won't be the same without you Steve

Finally completed and road legal

Steve, that’s looking great. The bonnet looks almost bare metal underneath, it that’s just a trick of the light?
Certainly the colour looks much better when the car is outdoors, it has a nice blue hint.

Just one job left for the winter, getting the heater working

That and getting the 150 on the road. A two car family!

Cheers

Geoff

Hi Geoff...some bare ali but it's a Grp bonnet iv painted it silver..might help reflecting some of the engine heat

That looks totally stunning Steve, congratulations

Are those ribs down the centre of the rear end a normal C-type feature? Never noticed them before.