Well i started by taking out the seats, removing grill, fender and hood
here's what I started with

Exterior








Interior

 

You certainly have your work cut out for you but I have to make one observation...that steering wheel cover is unlike anything I've ever seen before! It's as if someone couldn't decide which poor taste in covers to use, so they combined them all into a super-tacky, ultra-pathetic cover!
That my friend is a crime against humanity...

 

Looks like a pretty decent project. Keep posting pics as you continue. And for the love of god man, do something with that steering wheel cover! LOL

 

Ya that cover is delightfully tacky trust me it wasn't on there for very long

 

I'm going to enjoy watching this resto. Keep it up.

 

So... as I've gotten farther along I've noticed that most section of the car need some sort of body work. So my question is what years would my 77 engine and tranny fit if i decide to go with a donor body car?

 

couldnt have said it better myself.

 

Engine mounts are the same for all V12 models the gearbox mount may differ from the BW to the TH400. As long as you have the mounts from your car you should be able to install into any model, 6 or 12.

 

I thought it was an "after" picture!!



Sorry, couldn't resist!

Good luck with resto!

 

Without the front fenders on the whole front of the car will droop 2inces if you support it under the Jack points. You need to support it under the front subframe.

Great project keep the cat alive

 

Well I've decided to part it out the body is too far gone to make it worth fixing. Ill be keeping the engine and trans to maybe use in another jag with a good body.
So if anyone one needs any parts let me know. I'll make you a good deal on the parts. Just let me know what you would be interested in and I can let you know what condition its in and how much.
Thanks

 

Dibs on the steering wheel cover!!

 

Damn this time difference....beat me to it!

 

Where are you located? I don't know where "Racine" is?

 

Dibs on the chin spoiler!

 

Racine, Wi

 

Well if this storm starts blowing east, just hold up the trunklid and maybe it will carry it to my house in NH!