Hi all
made a start on my 2 door mk2,
going to run 4.2 v8,manual 6 speed box and stand alone ECU,and
run on BMW 19" wheels.

 

I already love this!


What are the plans with regards to suspension and brakes?

 

back will be ha4 axel,with a 288 diff from a v12 irs,5 link coilover springs,bigger
vented disc,
not sure about the front,but bigger disc xjs uprights may use front clip but weld it in place,

 

4.2 na engine and 6 speed manual box in,

 

Dave, I assume this is the Daimler? I like the coupe profile a lot. The front window frame extension should be pretty simple - simply braze a channel extension forward of the rear vertical piece and rechrome. Not sure what you're planning for the rear - fixed glass? If you go that route I'd recommend sourcing some mile steel channel that comes close to original profile - that way you can weld which is a lot easier than a torch. Keep us posted on your progress and hang in there - you have a lot of work ahead of you.

 

 

bit more done on the 2 door

 

 

 

hi dave , would you mind telling me what the master cylinder / power booster are off or is it some of your handy work .
cheers
jim.

 

Hi Jim
its from a xj 308 I think,1998/99 car

 

how have you made the rear wheel arches are they steel like the look

 

hi loftymk1
yes steel,they are front repair arches,

 

thanks great project were would be best to buy these arches don't think I can get these I ausy

 

I got them from ebay,

 

hi just wondering what distance the new arches are from were the rear spats use to sit im thinking i will build my own thinking about 60 mil or 2.5 inches from were the old sat on
thanks

 

now that is very cool
maybe one day i'll do something similar to one of my MK2 shells.

 

Looks great Daimler

Keep us updated with more pics please

 

I did this

 

and did this