Hi everyone,


Late last year I got my hands on a 1963 3.8L Mark2. It has been sitting outside for some time and was half dismantled. I always wanted to restore a classic car so when the opportunity presented itself I decided to go ahead with it.


Over the next few months (and probably years) I will try and post updates and pictures of this epic project. I am blessed with limited knowledge about cars, let alone restoring one, so I will need all the help I can get.


Feel free to provide suggestions, ideas and direction!


Attached are a few pictures of when I got the car.


Cheers


Vincent


The car had been outside for a few years.




Half of the engine is missing so it wasn't driving.




Ready to start work!

 

Hi Vincent, looks like you have quite a project on your hands.

Maybe the thread would be better in the MKI / MKII S type 240 340 & Daimler - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum where members with the same model and specific knowledge to your project spend most of their time.
It may get overlooked in the Qld forum.

 

Good point. How do I move it?


Vincent

 

Vincent,

You can't move a post or thread - I have moved it.

Good luck with the project. It certainly looks basically solid from the photos.

Graham

 

That seems to have potential! It's looking lovely in your garage. A pre 87 XJ6 motor would handily solve your engine issues. Interior may be more difficult.

Can't wait to see more pics. Which reminds me, you stated you've not done this before....Take millions of pics of EVERYTHING and label them well. The memory tricks us after a year or so. Same for any parts removed, bag them, tag them and organize them. Including any screws nuts or bolts.

Just last weekend I spent hours finding an appropriate foam and cutting new taillight gaskets only to come across the proper ones an hour later while gathering bits for the next lights.

 

Be sure to get your hands on one of our free parts catalogues if you haven't already! And if you need any parts advice or prices please do not hesitate to contact us.

 

Vincent, there are plenty of good parts suppliers in Australia and good to deal with.

Bag,tag and label everything, I do. It makes re assembly so much easier as doe's photos of every step, even of things before you remove or dismantle them.

As for the JX6 4.2, there have a few at good prices recently on Gumtree around the Brisbane area.
http://www.gumtree.com.au/s-ad/moray...box/1069340561

Have read through the link below, some links to garages/suppliers in there.

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/a...0/#post1155293

 

it looks straight and unrusted, so you might be looking at a refurbishing instead of a restoration. Congratulations.

if you want it to appreciate in value, keep it original, It doesn't look like you will have to do much.

 

hi vince, what part of Brisbane are you in.


jim.

 

You might find JAGUAR MK2 RESTORATION, the Kriss Motors progress blog, helpful. Also, Lin Rose's excellent ValveChatter.