Got some quality time in shop: left sill done and floors all installed

 

Looking good mate. I need some of that energy too...

 

'68 OTS one owner, taken off road in 78 and put in a barn. C0mplete paper work--even has key fob, just in real bad shape

 

Built bracing off of my 62 FHC, so points should be bead on











The double arm brace goes seatbolt points on tyunnel: will stablize floor





FHC off of the jig and ready for next rotisserie





OTS picture flipped, is actually hanging from jig. <br/>Bolted right to points-





Another view of FHC on lift

 

Finished second rotisserie for my FHC e-type and mounted the OTS on the jig (IRS mounts and frame rail mounts lined up great. Starting to remove rusted panels and first big one will be the rear bulkhead. Will post some pics soon!!

 

Damn Rick,
Two xke's at once and a AH? Please tell me you're 25yrs old! Damn nice (and expensive) work.

 

I have enough trouble staying focused on finishing the passenger side of the cockpit without wandering off to the driver's side or the trunk. I can't imagine being distracted by two other cars in flight at the same time! I'd have to buy Adderal at CostCo!

Thanks for sharing.

 

I wish I was 25!!, actually 58--but I don't need much sleep. Stuck right now waiting for a panel to come in on the 68 OTS. I have left sill cut out and doing preliminary fitting. Happy with the support with the jig. I will get some more posts with pics up soon--I do not like the cold!

 

Dag nab rust area between scuttle and heater box cut out





Fabricate patch panels




almost there, stitch welding in place and will smooth after a little more welding




Starting to fit front foot well panels




A post at inner sill cleaned up and ready to weld




on the jig

 

Damn that thing was rusted out!

 

look what Santa brought!!

 

Panels are on there way so hopefully make some head way this week. Have one sill fitted and will tack in awaiting rear panel. Concern over my motor however, builder says may be un repairable if that is the case will keep block and head for sentiment and search for another 4.2 engine.

 

So, what mechanicals make the engine "un-repariable"?

 

Very nice! Going to be great cars when they are done!

 

wow how much did that cost?

 

got an sale. complete $3900

 

Damn. Hella money. Its nice. I think we'll stick with the stock setup

 

Nice score. The best improvement I made to my engine's performance was to swap the standard needles in the SUs to UEs. Oh, how the engine did respond!

 

First off, nice going JagRick! I've been away from this forum for a bit while pursuing another project, but yours is coming right along. I SO remember being where you are - - long list of stuff to do, long list of things to order, long list of where to start, go next, et cetera.

You've probably done these before, but let me re-encourage you: The lists will grow shorter!

Now, to RedRider48: what in the heck are these coveted 'UEs'? Maybe an ignorant question, but I want whatever it is you said helped your E's performance! Thanks in advance.

 

Hi
For years I lived with a hesitation in the 3-4K RPM range. I had tried all of the usual tuning tips with no success. It was after I read comments in my other go-to forum (JagLovers) that I learned about this particular SU needle change. So, with nothing to lose, I swapped my UMs for UEs needles. Doing this made a change like no other.
I don't say it'll work for everyone as there are too many variables in our engines a state of tune.
Here's a short YouTube of a run I did last fall. You'll notice, while using my iPhone setting on the dash, it tended to "flip". Sorry....


Happy Motoring....