Talk about the E-Type Series 1
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peters3103
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by peters3103 » Sun Nov 08, 2020 7:04 am
G’day anyone who’s interested,
Today, after 12 months, my E-Type is on four wheels again. It feels good to be motivated! Front suspension complete except for setting torsion bars to correct height & fitting shocks. I’m waiting on an adjustable reaction plate from Rob Beere. Tie rods will be painted once a wheel alignment has been done. Hoping to install the engine next week, subject to extra muscle being available.
Cheers,
Pete
Pete
61 E-Type FHC Opalescent Golden Sand - now sold
69 XJ6 4.2 MOD Old English White - one previous owner
18 F Pace S 30d Fuji White - shopping trolley
63 MGB Roadster Aintree Green - my dads from new
64 MK2 3.8 MOD Old English White - Coombs Tribute
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Gfhug
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by Gfhug » Sun Nov 08, 2020 9:48 am
Great news, Pete. It's always good to see progress and someone happy with that progress.
Yes, a few more bits to do but you're getting there
Geoff
S2 FHC Light Blue
S2 OTS LHD - RHD full restoration
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rswaffie
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by rswaffie » Sun Nov 08, 2020 11:40 am
Great work. It’s always a morale boost to be able to tick off a milestone.
It seems like only yesterday I was at the same point!
Great paint colour by the way!
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by peters3103 » Sun Nov 08, 2020 11:46 pm
Thanks fellas, and yes it’s a great colour alright but we may be biased!
Pete
61 E-Type FHC Opalescent Golden Sand - now sold
69 XJ6 4.2 MOD Old English White - one previous owner
18 F Pace S 30d Fuji White - shopping trolley
63 MGB Roadster Aintree Green - my dads from new
64 MK2 3.8 MOD Old English White - Coombs Tribute
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johnmat
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by johnmat » Tue Nov 10, 2020 10:16 am
Nice job!
I'will waiting for the finish results :)
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gmunro
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by gmunro » Thu Nov 12, 2020 10:00 am
Hi Pete,
Nice job .... I'm in the middle of doing my S1 4.2 OTS for the second time in the 38 years I have owned it.
Just wondering, what size of wheels/tyres are you using?
Yours aye,
George
1967 Series 1 OTS
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peters3103
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by peters3103 » Thu Nov 12, 2020 10:28 am
G’day George,
Standard 5” with 185VR15 Michelin XVS tyres.
I had 6 1/2” with 205’s but very heavy steering. Much nicer to drive now.
Pete
61 E-Type FHC Opalescent Golden Sand - now sold
69 XJ6 4.2 MOD Old English White - one previous owner
18 F Pace S 30d Fuji White - shopping trolley
63 MGB Roadster Aintree Green - my dads from new
64 MK2 3.8 MOD Old English White - Coombs Tribute
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gmunro
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by gmunro » Thu Nov 12, 2020 1:34 pm
Hi Pete,
I know what you mean. I put mine on 205s after the first rebuild during the 1980s and the steering was heavy. I believe if one wants to use 205s then they would have to add electronic power steering to compensate ..... an expensive solution!
This time around, I intend going back to 5" and am hoping to fit 185 Cintuatos. Used those tyres way back in the day when I was driving a Triumph Spitfire Mk3 - a great tyre albeit a wee bit lively in the rain
I'll be interested to hear how you get along with your Michelins.
I have the body of my S1 back after 13 months so starting the rebuild. I have finished the engine and am able to run it up on a test stand and let the new parts bed in and I'm glad to say it runs very sweetly.
Please keep in touch.
Yours aye,
George
1967 Series 1 OTS
