Restoring a 1959 Jaguar Mark IX
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Restoring a 1959 Jaguar Mark IX
I recently was given a 1959 Jaguar Mark IX. Everything is there; parts, chrome etc but needs aalloott of work. It been sitting for 25 years neglected so rust in the floorboards and bottom of doors is a big issue. Im not scared to tackle this project but I need some advise on what to do. Parts are almost impossible to get for this car. Debating on retrofitting a newer chevy engine in it. Is there a easy way to get panels for this car to where I can cut the rusted parts off and weld new panels in. This is a do it myself project but I need some guidence.
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What a ride , I like Mark Series more than others
Well, we have a members twojags and she has Nark IX too . Being a new member you may not contact her via pm so I can advise you to contact
www.britishparts.com or email ken@britishparts.com they should be selling some parts for classics
Well, we have a members twojags and she has Nark IX too . Being a new member you may not contact her via pm so I can advise you to contact
www.britishparts.com or email ken@britishparts.com they should be selling some parts for classics
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Getting body panels for the body of a Mark IX will be very difficult, if not impossible in 2010, you would have to get a panel man to make sections for you to weld in using the old panel as a pattern. There may be somebody doing panels for the XK120/140/150 cars so try an internet search.
However, remember this is a chassis car, so there is likely to be much similarity on chasssi components with the XK sports cars built at the same time. As regards the engine, gearbox etc, there are plenty of parts for these on the same basis as the sports cars. Don't rush to put a cooking Chevrolet engine in it, a Jaguar is the sum of its parts.
However, remember this is a chassis car, so there is likely to be much similarity on chasssi components with the XK sports cars built at the same time. As regards the engine, gearbox etc, there are plenty of parts for these on the same basis as the sports cars. Don't rush to put a cooking Chevrolet engine in it, a Jaguar is the sum of its parts.
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Getting body panels for the body of a Mark IX will be very difficult, if not impossible in 2010, you would have to get a panel man to make sections for you to weld in using the old panel as a pattern. There may be somebody doing panels for the XK120/140/150 cars so try an internet search.
However, remember this is a chassis car, so there is likely to be much similarity on chasssi components with the XK sports cars built at the same time. As regards the engine, gearbox etc, there are plenty of parts for these on the same basis as the sports cars. Don't rush to put a cooking Chevrolet engine in it, a Jaguar is the sum of its parts.
However, remember this is a chassis car, so there is likely to be much similarity on chasssi components with the XK sports cars built at the same time. As regards the engine, gearbox etc, there are plenty of parts for these on the same basis as the sports cars. Don't rush to put a cooking Chevrolet engine in it, a Jaguar is the sum of its parts.
What is the best way to tackle the overall rust on the jag. Is there a spray I can use that convert the rust is hard to reach areas?
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Put together a suitable itinerary of all the Jag. scrapyards, and have a holiday in Southern England. They also call them "auto-jumbles". In concourse cond. these Mk.9s are worth a fortune.
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I read that Jaguar only produced 10,005 of these Mark IX cars so I assume that only a small fraction of these cars excist to this day. I know this car will have some value in the future so I plan on tearing it down to the frame and recondition and rebuild it from the ground up. I've never done anything like this before, it will a great experience for me. I will keep you all posted on this project.
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I'm making good headway with this restoration. I just finished pulling the engine and tranny and so far so good. Engine holds oil well, radiator has no leaks etc... While taking the engine compartment apart, I notices there many loose, cut and sliced wires under the hood. Does anyone have a wiring diarhram for the 1959 mark ix?
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Getting body panels for the body of a Mark IX will be very difficult, if not impossible in 2010, you would have to get a panel man to make sections for you to weld in using the old panel as a pattern. There may be somebody doing panels for the XK120/140/150 cars so try an internet search.
However, remember this is a chassis car, so there is likely to be much similarity on chasssi components with the XK sports cars built at the same time. As regards the engine, gearbox etc, there are plenty of parts for these on the same basis as the sports cars. Don't rush to put a cooking Chevrolet engine in it, a Jaguar is the sum of its parts.
However, remember this is a chassis car, so there is likely to be much similarity on chasssi components with the XK sports cars built at the same time. As regards the engine, gearbox etc, there are plenty of parts for these on the same basis as the sports cars. Don't rush to put a cooking Chevrolet engine in it, a Jaguar is the sum of its parts.
I hope this will help others who want to restore older jags.
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When I was a kid living in the UK my father used to collect Jags, at one time he had five MKIX's, two MKVII"s, a MKII and an S type. Unfortunately his company was hit by a huge loss from a company he contracted to and he lost a quarter of a million pounds back in the mid 1970's and we lost everything, and the Jags had to go, he kept one MKIX, a white one and that was written of in a bad wreck with a truck.
I really wish you well with your project.
I really wish you well with your project.
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Can you email me a photo of it. I may want to buy some pieces from you
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hows restoration going
I'm in a similar boat. My '59 Mark IX's been sitting about 15 years outside in Athens area and I recently got permission to obtain it. Have you found a GA restoration place? There is a '60 mark ix for sale in Tifton http://www.auto-quest.com/index.php?content=inventory incase you're interested.
My biggest debate option is what to do with the interior. My neighbor suggested a nice plywood. I've had no luck finding anyone to do walnut panelling.
My biggest debate option is what to do with the interior. My neighbor suggested a nice plywood. I've had no luck finding anyone to do walnut panelling.
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It looks as if you've received alot of good advice above.
Modern day body shops are more parts replacers, and truly skilled sheet metal workers are getting hard to find--at least for a reasonable price. Unfortunately, modern body shops with 10+ workers and a $3 million mortgages have to do fast, high turnover work. Public vocational school instructors often will point you to smaller shops with the skills and lower cost structures to do these jobs. Also, votech classes are often looking for interesting project cars to work on. It wouldn't be difficult to put 1000 man/hours into this project @ $40 per hour + supplies. It's important to decide on front end how much you're willing to put into this project--and to stick to your budget.
Modern day body shops are more parts replacers, and truly skilled sheet metal workers are getting hard to find--at least for a reasonable price. Unfortunately, modern body shops with 10+ workers and a $3 million mortgages have to do fast, high turnover work. Public vocational school instructors often will point you to smaller shops with the skills and lower cost structures to do these jobs. Also, votech classes are often looking for interesting project cars to work on. It wouldn't be difficult to put 1000 man/hours into this project @ $40 per hour + supplies. It's important to decide on front end how much you're willing to put into this project--and to stick to your budget.
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Ok, I'm a complete newbee here and have only recently gone through the 'intro' stage, but if I may jump in, please.
I'd love to have a car like that. No what I would do? I would clean it of course. Get all the loose stuff out and then focus on the running gear. That's really the easy(easier?) part. Get all the nesessery parts in order. Make it driveable if that's your goal and leave the rest of it alone. What I mean is, make a 'RatCar' out of it. Assuming it has windows and such and the car appears to be mostly original I think the car offers more mystique as is then most restored cars. With the recent advent of the 'preserved' class in car shows as well as 'RatCars' being in vogue your opportunity to create a rolling fossil is unique. Restoring that particular car will certainly take time and dedication. I personally would have much more fun creating a good running rust bucket I could drive anywhere and hope you would also. Cars like that are getting hard to find. Just a thought.
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I'd love to have a car like that. No what I would do? I would clean it of course. Get all the loose stuff out and then focus on the running gear. That's really the easy(easier?) part. Get all the nesessery parts in order. Make it driveable if that's your goal and leave the rest of it alone. What I mean is, make a 'RatCar' out of it. Assuming it has windows and such and the car appears to be mostly original I think the car offers more mystique as is then most restored cars. With the recent advent of the 'preserved' class in car shows as well as 'RatCars' being in vogue your opportunity to create a rolling fossil is unique. Restoring that particular car will certainly take time and dedication. I personally would have much more fun creating a good running rust bucket I could drive anywhere and hope you would also. Cars like that are getting hard to find. Just a thought.
'Good Luck' Roadslayer
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I've owned 2 of these cars, both low mileage rust free examples needing only modest cosmetic restoration. The cost of restoring a MK IX that need a lot of work will almost certainly exceed the end value by a wide margin. Good ones do surface now and then. Wait for one.
OTGT,
That looks a very challenging project but it will be worth it in the end.
I have a friend who has one but his dad worked for gardner diesel engines many years ago so the car now has a diesel engine... A shame as its a lovely car.
Keep the car standard as much as you can, would be my advice.
As Alan said Worcestor Classics are very good for parts.
Im a 420G myself but recently I accquired some MKIX interior wood:
Door Cappings
Cant Rails
Dash board Facias
B Posts
Glove box with Glove Box attached
And the Dash section for the other side.
All just re-furbished happy to ship world wide if you were interested
Please PM me if you are.
Keep the project pictures coming once work commences.....
That looks a very challenging project but it will be worth it in the end.
I have a friend who has one but his dad worked for gardner diesel engines many years ago so the car now has a diesel engine... A shame as its a lovely car.
Keep the car standard as much as you can, would be my advice.
As Alan said Worcestor Classics are very good for parts.
Im a 420G myself but recently I accquired some MKIX interior wood:
Door Cappings
Cant Rails
Dash board Facias
B Posts
Glove box with Glove Box attached
And the Dash section for the other side.
All just re-furbished happy to ship world wide if you were interested
Please PM me if you are.
Keep the project pictures coming once work commences.....