Hi the number stamped by the rad catch is the vin number,
I think the body number is always behind the rear bumper
thanks

Is the body number stamped by the radiator catch on the cross member above the radiator ?

It's been a long time since I read the Beechams info, it was really interesting, and a good reference if i was going for a re-creation. I would have to refresh myself on the full content again re any details.

Actually that's a good question David, as far as i know the body number was allocated just to the body, then the body to a build sheet, that then specified the car no and then the engine and gearbox were then spec'd by the build sheet and allocated at that point.

As the bodies are universal (left/right hand drive) the body number does not correlate to the car number in any sequence as LHD and RHD had different number sequences, the body numbers would not tie up with the same car number sequence.

So long and short of it is I don't actually know, but only assume, I will see if I can dig anything further up.

cheers
Jon

I can't find anymore of your pictures.

Hello,
Just found this thread and was interested in the 6-speed diesel box bolting up to the V8. I am considering using a 4.0l supercharge in my SD1 Vitesse, was going with Toyota 1uz but would be nice to keep it British and a bit more power with the s/c.
Phil.

Hi only just saw your reply. Im going to fit a V8R into my xjs. Going to run an s type diesel box to start with. Going to use an Emerald ECU, just wondered if you had found a suitable throttle body solution ?

Hi i just send my email as a private message to you hope you got it
thanks ,luckie

i have 2 cars one is 1962 mk2 and other one is a1969 240 just dont know which one i will use

hi daimlerMK2 i am about start a 1962 or 1969 mk2 jag conversion to 1999 xjr v8 do you still have the beacham's info?
thanks, luckie.

How are you getting on with yours,
yes I see that you are not to far away,