Hi All!

Just picked up this beauty- I will be putting everything back together FIRST, then get her running and stopping, then full restoration.

Looking forward to this project, Ive been looking for a looong time.


Snug as a bug in a rug

Some pieces missing, but most in boxes.


Plenty of original stuff here.

 

Good luck. Hope you have a big budget !
Worth it when it's finished, though.

 

I'll be doing 90% of the work myself, but I imagine parts will be pricey. Most of the chrome has already been rechromed, and they are all but a few pieces there. Here are some pics from my excavation of whats underneath the primer (nothing horrible thank goodness) and I am working to unsieze the motor slowly and with caution. Head may need to come off this weekend though if I dont see more progress.

Original paint and patina under there

ugh. this looks like the biggest challenge though, bodywork wise


The chin will get VERY much attention as it is the showpiece of the car.

 

Ok, head off, got the engine to turn- Pulled the motor out the bottom with my lift- VERY EASY.

Now on to the rebuild.

 

I hopefully will update this thread with progress pics more down the road, but here is the dash after I re veneered and then after 12 coats of varnish- note the boock matching and the door caps mirror pattern. expensive. Also curved the veneer into the bezel using wizardry and brainstorming with a good friend.


. (likely will do another 5 with sanding) any tips and tricks for finish coats are welcome!)

Block and crank back from the machine shop, so that is next up for attention...

 

Wow, the wood looks really great. What's the "SE" all about in XK-120 SE?

 

It means "Special Equipment", mostly performance-related

 

Progress.... Bottom end is rebuilt, now to finish the engine compartment and install.