It should probably have been scrapped, but since I had paid too must for it. I took the decision that I had to restore it. The cost of restoreing is probably the same as buying an another in unknow condtion.

At least I know what jaguar I have when it's finished.

 

Well done in the hard work. I'm very glad my XJ6 is relatively rust free.

 

Thanks

Next time I will jump on a plane and buy one rust free in the US.

 

Mickvic, i just have to say myself, living on the mornington peninsular, bought my jag from a local wreckers so i can completely relate to what your saying. it had a little rust under the screens, a shot starter and a small prang on the left hand guard. probably cost me $300 all up to repair. its amazing what people throw away!

 

WOW! It's a good thing you didn't have to lift the car with a jack to change a tire. It looks like it the car would have simply folded in half!

GOOD JOB! Love the photos!

 

Thanks
Yes the lift has payed it self many times in god, easy and safe access.

I will continue whit oploading pictures as the work progesses forward.

 

Please do!! Great work and good to see it progressing.
Look forward to seeing your work as I've got a far rustier XJC to start work on sometime.

Where did you source the floor panels?

 

Thanks.

Here is a link for the floor panels.
SNG Barratt - The Ultimate Jaguar Parts Specialist
Plus you have to due some modifications to the floor panels to get then to fit.
But over all a nice repair panel

And please upload some pictures of your Jaguar.

 

Just a up date from right side

 

Finally, the right side complete. Then I could finally get it moved to the other lift. only 9 months behind schedule.

 

Wow, very nice job! how do you protect the interior from sparks, when welding and cutting?

 

Thanks.


I'm not duing that much to protect interior other than to remove what is to be used again, and trying not to have sparks to fly uncontrolled around.
Most of the interior needs to be replaced anyway!

 

Nice work all the best with the rest you will enjoy the car more when you do it your self rather than farm it out . But not every one can do that .keep the pics coming


Cheers Ray

 

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I'll due just that!


Work done this Weekend.


Drained both tank's, removed rear bumber, engine with gearbox, propeller shaft and front suspension.

 

Very cool - keep up the good work! I see your fuel tank strainers are in one piece. Mine - one was in chunks - the other missing in action.

 

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Yes I was also surprised about the tanks were in such good condition.


Ahabiam
How is you project going?


Stig

 

Gulp! I dare not poke about my series 3 too much now!

 

It has been a long cold winter for our region. Plus all sorts of other distractions. Right now I am working on funds. I am just about ready to do some engine work. I scored a water pump the other day for 50 bucks. I am collecting engine parts... The oxen move slow, but the earth is patient.

 

Just a short update on my jaguar project.


Replacening front tip of the RH main chassis rail.

 

Good Heavens!!
You're fabricating almost the whole car!!
I've never known of anyone to go to such "restoration" lengths!

Your wife, if you have one, certainly knows where to find you any given evening.
(';')