Parts for a 1969 E-Type
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12-30-2017, 11:24 AM
If you shop you'll find that the price for the same part will vary dramatically from vendor to vendor. And as this isn't Amazon Prime, shipping costs can be substantial so bundling to save on shipping can lead to substantial overall savings.
You'll also find that these are for the most part relatively small businesses, so while you can do your ordering online, they are generally helpful and knowledgeable when you call.
Calling can be important because Jaguar had zero skill in configuration management. Changes were made on the production line *****-nilly and without any documentation. In my experience, the folks on the phone will have a greater chance of selecting the correct part. This is especially important with the Series 1.5 and 2 because while the E-type was built with the UK market in mind (see fluid bottle placement and the Rube Goldberg throttle linkage) the US was the primary market and US safety and pollution regulations were changing like crazy in the late 60s.
Three other vendors you might want to keep on your radar are:
CoolCat for cooling,
Monocoque Metalworks for body panels. They say Jaguar used compressed rust instead of steel so... �� . Many panels are available from the 'usuals' made by Martin Robey from the original stampings. But stampings wear. For example, the crease on your power bulge is much less crisp than a Series 1 just because the stamping wore out over time. Chuck at Monocoque makes amazing pieces in case your rust starts to decompress.
The other is RockAuto. You'll be surprised by the consumables they have for your car. For example, Uro is an OEM supplier to modern Jaguar and RockAuto has Uro suspension bushings for the Es at a good price.
Good luck with your project.
Jim
You'll also find that these are for the most part relatively small businesses, so while you can do your ordering online, they are generally helpful and knowledgeable when you call.
Calling can be important because Jaguar had zero skill in configuration management. Changes were made on the production line *****-nilly and without any documentation. In my experience, the folks on the phone will have a greater chance of selecting the correct part. This is especially important with the Series 1.5 and 2 because while the E-type was built with the UK market in mind (see fluid bottle placement and the Rube Goldberg throttle linkage) the US was the primary market and US safety and pollution regulations were changing like crazy in the late 60s.
Three other vendors you might want to keep on your radar are:
CoolCat for cooling,
Monocoque Metalworks for body panels. They say Jaguar used compressed rust instead of steel so... �� . Many panels are available from the 'usuals' made by Martin Robey from the original stampings. But stampings wear. For example, the crease on your power bulge is much less crisp than a Series 1 just because the stamping wore out over time. Chuck at Monocoque makes amazing pieces in case your rust starts to decompress.
The other is RockAuto. You'll be surprised by the consumables they have for your car. For example, Uro is an OEM supplier to modern Jaguar and RockAuto has Uro suspension bushings for the Es at a good price.
Good luck with your project.
Jim
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01-09-2018, 12:18 PM
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Calling can be important because Jaguar had zero skill in configuration management. Changes were made on the production line *****-nilly and without any documentation. In my experience, the folks on the phone will have a greater chance of selecting the correct part. This is especially important with the Series 1.5 and 2 because while the E-type was built with the UK market in mind (see fluid bottle placement and the Rube Goldberg throttle linkage) the US was the primary market and US safety and pollution regulations were changing like crazy in the late 60s.
Jim your comments re: pollution changes began in 68 and were constantly changing along with other NHTSA requirements. ---But---as far as documentation there are tons of it and only some minor changes in materials are still in question. I suggest you contact the JCNA technical help line for information or the Coventry Foundation. Any changes in production can be answered with a hard copy factory ref. *****-Nilly changes on the floor would have resulted in stop work from the strong union stewards.
Jim your comments re: pollution changes began in 68 and were constantly changing along with other NHTSA requirements. ---But---as far as documentation there are tons of it and only some minor changes in materials are still in question. I suggest you contact the JCNA technical help line for information or the Coventry Foundation. Any changes in production can be answered with a hard copy factory ref. *****-Nilly changes on the floor would have resulted in stop work from the strong union stewards.
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