hi. your project looks great. i have gone the other way & stretched my mkv by 1400mm. i also used xj6 series 3 front & rear suspensions & pedal box. for the dash i have used xj6 series 1 speedo & tacho which are the same size as mkv gauges & for the 2" gauges i used from a mk2 jaguar to look more period. you can purchase mk v 2" gauge FLAT bezels from england. your new gauge facias look good. regards keith

 

No, not yet GG, I am embroiled in other stuff with the car right now. I am currently removing the body from the frame (I have a number of "frozen" bolts and other problems). I am going to cut the cab and move the firewall back 6 " to accomodate the 4.2 XJ6 engine. So, I have let the gauges go for the moment. However, I am thinking of doing a "reverse out" pearlescent white background design with the font in green like shown below (I'd love to know what you all think). It should really POP on the highly figured African Mahogany Dash I am doing;

 

I keep checking in and love this thread too and the way its going......thanks for sharing

 

Any updates to report?

 

Unfortunately Jim, we have been experiencing very high temperatures in Southern California, so I have not been over there for about a week. I hope to get over and work this weekend and the main cab body should be able to be removed and the initial cuts for cab replacement done. I will certainly take pics! Thanks for checking in. I am anxious to get started on this again, but when it is 104 degrees F it is not healthy to work out-doors.

 

I like the Green on White but the font is a bit hard on the eyes. I've tried glancing away and back a few times as you would in normal use and the numbers don't register as quickly as a plainer font. Nevertheless, I'm sure you would soon get used to it.

Graham

 

Yeah, I really like the green on white. Looks awesome!

 

So, I just got these on Ebay. Including the filler cap! Not bad for $75.00? These will look great on the project;

 

I always preferred this original style to the later ribbed pattern. Very good price - no cracks to repair at the centre bolt holes?

Graham

 

Hi Craig, I think you will need the shorter type studs (or maybe shorten them) to fix the polished cam covers to the XJ6 motor which did have ribbed ones & the longer studs. I fitted an XJ6 series 3 head to my E Type series1 & had to change the studs..

Regards Keith

 

Thanks Keith! GGG, there is only one crack at the front of one side. I can fix it with JB Weld. So, all in all, I am very happy with this purchase and can't wait to see it on the car.

 

It might be worth getting someone to weld the crack rather than the JB solution, you have time on your side right now.
They do look good though!

 

Yep, will do!

 

Now that the horrendous heat is over, I have been going crazy on the Mark V project again. The donor car is completely stripped and has been sent off to the crusher (sad, but necessary);



The wonderful 4.2 Engine is now on a pallet, ready for fitment into the Mark V;



I can't wait to install the beautiful "old style" cam covers... but will wait until I get the engine actually fitted to the Mark V chassis;



Now comes the fun part... fitment of the XJ6 Front End assembly to the Chassis of the Mark V;



A few custom fabricated brackets and we're almost ready for install;



The rear-end assembly is next;



In addition to the mods I have listed previously in this post (chopping, coupifying, lengthening the bonnet, I've discovered that using wire knock offs (with spinners) cannot be accommodated under the wheel skirts, so I'm going with an open design, much like a pre-war SS Coupe/Saloons. also, I am eliminating the fender headlamps, and have located a beautiful set of "open" Lucas pre-war headlamps from a 1937 Rolls royce. Here are two PhotoShopped renderings of what she will look like when completed;





And finally, my design for the "Flying-Jag" mascot which will complete her;



While some purists may complain that this project is not in "keeping" with Jaguar Specifications, I look at it as a custom coach-built vehicle that is era sympathetic. Since I didn't have any of the suspension, drive train or engine anyway it might as well be a car that fits MY personality and tastes. I hope you concur!

 

You're back and making good progress.
Graham

 

Some people have wondered why I am doing all this work on a rusted and un-prepared body and chassis. In the world of automotive restoration/customization (especially when different suspension, drive train and engine are used), it is important to make sure everything is installed and works before the cosmetics are done. Once everything is installed and in working order, then the whole thing is disassembled again, and then the sandblasting, metal work and paint comes into play (not to mention re-chroming, rubber, etc.

Here's another PhotoShopped "vision" pic I did (although this does not show the big "pre-war" headlamps;

 

''While some purists may complain that this project is not in "keeping" with Jaguar Specifications, I look at it as a custom coach-built vehicle that is era sympathetic. Since I didn't have any of the suspension, drive train or engine anyway it might as well be a car that fits MY personality and tastes. I hope you concur!''
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What a privilege it is to be in on something like this, Cybersib. I've never watched a project like this on line where the car/boat/motorcycle is Photoshopped ahead of us for all to see.
Right up the road from me is a custom car chopshop where every kind of car there is has been cut up in little pieces and put back together and won prizes in national car shows.
My having spent 15 years taking a '69 911 apart and modifying into a near '73RS Cararra(sp?) provides the sense of appreciation for what you're doing. I just figured I built the car that Porsche should have built in 1969.
And please don't take 15 years to complete this.


'Cheers' Roadslayer

 

I love it and will also be watching with as much interest as a 10 year old child waiting for Christmas. I have a 1959 Mk IX waiting in my barn for its day in the shop and it will not be a stock restore either but a modern driveline and suspension with a reworked coachworks style body also. Here is the photochop of my idea. Most people will think it is a stock body but I am going to chop the top 3" and make a fleetline style slope to the roofline.

 

BEAUTIFUL Design!!! This would be epic! I wish you luck on yours, as I work through mine also. I haven't been able to do much because of budget issues and work, but hope to get back on it soon!

 

Hey Cybersib!

I was just wondering the other day what was happening with your build, any updates?