Hi,
I'm Mike from East Tennessee. I am working on my 1970 E-type FHC. It has been on the back burner for several years due to a move from California in 2012. With an addition to our home, a remodel to our kitchen, and an addition to my daughters home, and catching up on the deferred maintenance to our other vehicles I am back on the Jaguar.
It was partially disassembled when we moved. I rebuilt the engine, transmission, steering gear, subframes, and front suspension prior to our move. Today, I dropped the engine to inspect it after the time that has passed and to prep it to start up for the first time. I also want to figure out the air conditioning mounting and alignment. It looks easier with the engine out. Then I'll remove the A/C, reinstall the engine, and refit the A/C.
I've refinished the dash, repaired the turn signal switch by fabricating a small return lever spring, and have worked on some of the wiring.
My plan is a daily driver. It is a fair car with some rust issues to deal with. You know, it looks good from 20 feet.
I'll see if I can figure Photos out.
That's my story and I',m sticking to it.
Keep smiling,
Mike
I'm Mike from East Tennessee. I am working on my 1970 E-type FHC. It has been on the back burner for several years due to a move from California in 2012. With an addition to our home, a remodel to our kitchen, and an addition to my daughters home, and catching up on the deferred maintenance to our other vehicles I am back on the Jaguar.
It was partially disassembled when we moved. I rebuilt the engine, transmission, steering gear, subframes, and front suspension prior to our move. Today, I dropped the engine to inspect it after the time that has passed and to prep it to start up for the first time. I also want to figure out the air conditioning mounting and alignment. It looks easier with the engine out. Then I'll remove the A/C, reinstall the engine, and refit the A/C.
I've refinished the dash, repaired the turn signal switch by fabricating a small return lever spring, and have worked on some of the wiring.
My plan is a daily driver. It is a fair car with some rust issues to deal with. You know, it looks good from 20 feet.
I'll see if I can figure Photos out.
That's my story and I',m sticking to it.
Keep smiling,
Mike