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Dec 13, 2015 19:40:31 GMT
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I've been quietly working on the car for the last few weeks, buying parts and getting started. One of the main problems was the back axle missing a hub and all the brakes. Rather than source all the parts individually I thought it would be easier just to get a complete axle. A problem with Mk1's is their narrow rear track, 2" narrower than the front. This was to make the rear wheels tuck under enough to have fully covered wheel spats, but it makes the cars very twitchy and unstable. Many people who intend on competing use a Mk2 axle, so this is what I've done. I found a good complete Mk2 3.4 powalok axle not far away from me, so collected it on Friday night, and fitted it today. Really pleased with the job, its the first time it's been on all four wheels for at least 6 years. I've also stripped out the rotten old carpet and sound deadening and I'm pleased to announce that the floors and inner sills all look good. After being under her today I've managed to find a couple of holes in the OSR spring hanger but nothing bad, it's REALLY solid.   The bodge the previous owner did to get it almost rolling!  Old vs new  No axle...and a bit of rust found!  Back on four wheels.   |
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eternaloptimist
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Too many projects, not enough time or space...
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Dec 13, 2015 20:21:08 GMT
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Good to see an update. Fabulously stylish, a mk 1.
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XC70, VW split screen crew cab, Standard Ten
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Dec 13, 2015 22:35:30 GMT
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that looks like a great fit for the rear axle...well done....it will be great to see this cars progress
JP
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I know its spelled Norman Luxury Yacht, but its pronounced Throat Wobbler Mangrove!
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steveg
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Dec 13, 2015 23:13:54 GMT
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I haven't read about the problems you have had with this but glad to hear things have turned out OK. I bought a project a while back and had problems with the logbbook. Thats been sorted out now but I am only really getting interested in doing some more work on it now after about a year ! I worked for John Coombes for a short while and helped look after a few of his cars including his white Mk2. The shell had been rebuilt at some point and the chassis in the area yours is rusty had taken a pounding from the axle locating rod. It had started to split again but had been used very hard on the track at Goodwood etc for a couple of years. It might be worth strengthening the area a bit if you can when you fix it. I didn't get to drive it although came close one day when it was being taken for a photo shoot. Quite glad in some ways as it had Dunlop racing tyres and it was tipping down that day. It didn't have a 3.8 in it still that was covered up in the workshop. It had a fairly well tweaked 4.2 which made it interesting to drive apparently. The guy who did get to drive it, an ex race driver, lit the tyres up leaving the garage ! I found this which shows some pictures of the car including the stripped out interior, it's the white one and it now seems to have it's correct reg number on it. www.little-classics.com/News/Features/New-Classic-Race-Series-Jaguar-Heritage-Challenge.html |
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Last Edit: Dec 13, 2015 23:24:22 GMT by steveg
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Jan 23, 2019 13:14:22 GMT
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A bit of a story with this one. I'd become massively disillusioned with the car after everything that had happened, which I hated as it was one of my dream cars, very rare, and I'd worked so hard to rescue it in the first place. Being a big Mike Hawthorn fan also helped. However, given everything that had happened I felt like my time with the car was over. So with a lot of regret I sold it to a restorer, safe in the knowledge that it was in safe hands. I hated it from the minute the deal was done, and regretted it instantly. Every day. I bought different cars but never felt the same as I did with "Boris" but prices of Mk1's soared, I never saw the car again and that was that. Then, around a year ago the car popped up on car and classic, exactly the same as it was when I sold it, but stored safely inside. I sold everything to buy the car back but was too late...by the time I'd got the cash the car had gone again. A few weeks ago I happened to mention on a Mk1 facebook group about the car, and post a photo of when I owned it. I asked if anyone knew about it, and said I had photos to give to the new owner telling it's story etc. A guy messaged me soon afterwards saying that he'd bought it off the guy I sold it too, but had then sold it on to his friend who was restoring the car...and he'd managed to get a Heritage certificate, full UK V5, retained the original Coventry registration number and even collated a brief history of the car, which was interesting to say the least. Sounds great!! I passed on all the info I had and it was a nice end really, knowing it was safe and being restored after everything it had been through. Then I got a message..."My friend is selling it, would you be interested?" I can't afford it right now, my garage is full, I don't have the time and already have 2 projects on the go.... None of that matters. I've sold/selling everything and I've bought him back.  |
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eurogranada
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To tinker or not to tinker, that is the question...
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Jan 23, 2019 15:08:25 GMT
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Meant to be then, surely!
I'll be along for the ride...
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village
Part of things
Always carries a toolbox. Because Volkswagen.......
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Jan 23, 2019 18:30:30 GMT
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Epic!
Bokkmarked.
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"The White Van is strong with this one...."
Chris "Chesney" Allen 1976-2005 RIP
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Jan 23, 2019 21:46:55 GMT
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Fantastic news!!!
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Jan 23, 2019 21:59:48 GMT
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Not into Jags as such but I've bookmarked this!
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Still learning...still spending...still breaking things!
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Jan 24, 2019 15:48:20 GMT
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^^ SAME
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96 E320 W210 Wafter - on 18" split Mono's - Sold :-(
10 Kia Ceed Sportwagon - Our new daily
03 Import Forester STi - Sold
98 W140 CL500 AMG - Brutal weekend bruiser! Sold :-(
99 E240 S210 Barge - Now sold
02 Accord 2.0SE - wife's old daily - gone in PX
88 P100 2.9efi Custom - Sold
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ChasR
RR Helper
motivation
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Jan 24, 2019 17:29:44 GMT
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Watching the thread with interest!
It's a shame to hear about the pain you went through to get the car ready, but at least you are getting there.
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Jan 24, 2019 17:51:02 GMT
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Wow - that was a story full of downs and ups.
Glad to be bookmarking it on a definite up!
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Jan 24, 2019 18:22:31 GMT
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Jan 24, 2019 18:27:54 GMT
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I chuffin' love a mk1.
I'm in.
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dikkehemaworst
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I chuffin' love a mk1. I'm in. Me too!!!! |
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Jan 25, 2019 15:12:55 GMT
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Not a huge jag fan but after reading the back story Iām in
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Jan 25, 2019 20:27:35 GMT
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I remember this thread when it posted back in 2015. If the shell is reasonably solid then this has piles of potential. Looking forward to seeing some updates.
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1951 Ferguson TED 20 / 1988 Ford Sierra Sapphire 2.0
1990 Isuzu Bighorn 2.8 Irmscher R / 1991 Pajero 2.5 SWB
1991 Vauxhall Carlton GSI3000 / 1991 Toyota Corolla van 2.2TD
1992 Toyota Corolla 1.6 GTI / 93 Ford Granada Scorpio Cosworth
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Jan 25, 2019 20:46:21 GMT
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Great story! Hope it fulfils the dream.
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retrolegends
Club Retro Rides Member
Winging it.....Since 1971.
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Jan 25, 2019 20:48:31 GMT
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Wow this is what I call a thread revival, looking forward to updates. š
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1974 Hillman Avenger 1500DL1992 Volvo 240SE1975 Datsun Cherry 100a flying custard1965 Hillman SuperMinx Rock N Roller1974 Austin Allegrat Mk1 1.3SDL1980 Austin Allegro Mk3 1.3L1982 Austin Allegro Mk3 on banded steels2003 Saab 9-3 Convertible 220bhp TurboNutter1966 Morris Minor 1000 (Doris) 2019 Abarth 595C Turismo (not retro but awesome fun) www.facebook.com/DatsunCherry100a |
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Jan 25, 2019 21:33:52 GMT
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Bookmarked. Quite a story!
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Project Diary1975 Viva / 1988 T25 Camper / 1989 Mini / 1991 MX5 / 1992 Mini / 1994 Saab 9000 / 1997 Saab 9000 / 2008 Saab 9-5
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