Hi all
Ill start this thread on the build of my D Type project, that in the end I hope to look identical to XKD502. This is my first adventure into Jaguar territory, being an aussie, and only being a Holden man in the past. Ive become hooked on these brilliant cars, super sexy styling and the sound, wow and that sound My father has always been a big fan of C and D types, and has now converted me, and little does he know, Im building this for him. So here we go on an interesting journey of studying a million old pics and to learning lots from people who know the cars.If anyone has any imput, dont hold back, Im all ears Ive started with a BCU, designed by Denis Bedford in Australia, who is well known for Cobras and GT40s. I bought the kit from Todd Ransom who has taken over the cobras and GT 40s and now the Dtypes. Ill load some pics shortly.

 

Sitting on stands ready for rear to be taken off to fit trailing arms and diff housing etc








Spare tyre well














Fuel tank sitting in place, needs -10 bungs welded on, and mounting brackets.





Ive ordered 4x 15x6 D type wheels and bolt on spinners, as above on left.

 

Bought this inlet manifold to suit webers , not sure of the brand, if anyone knows, be interested to find out





Fitted the sugar scoops, headlight buckets next

 

Picked up a set of carbs for later down the track

 

Bit of an update

 

 

 

coming along nicely!

 

Hi Rod, very nice work.
I noticed you were interested in the Peninsula Jag-Engine centre forum visit.
We are still working on a date, but making progress. Keep an eye on the thread.
jump in and post in the thread if you are keen to come along.

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/a...ursion-151117/

 

 

Bit more progress, now rolling at last

 

 

Couple of pics of Warren Daly s short nose at Speed on Tweed

 

My friends D Type Replica

 

 

 

Tha pics above are Johnny taking my Dad for a drive on Fathers Day, he had the grin for a month

 

Scored a NOS D type starter, pretty happy about that

 

 

Well Ive ordered my Radiator, header tank and oil cooler from the UK, beautiful work , should see them in 2 weeks.