MK IV Jaguar lump as a daily driver on Vancouver Isd.

[Rob Dodge]

My first car was a Austin A40. I have since had 2 MKII, a MKI, and 2 MKIV Jaguars and 5 Triumphs. My current MKIV was bought as a rusted hulk. I bought another '48 and after minimal repairs used it as the family daily driver for 2.5 years. I concluded the '39 technology was unsafe for regular use so wanted modern suspension and drive train but the look of the original car. With the suspension and running gear out of a "76 Mustang II and parts from 13 different makes and models I created a daily driver that is comfortable, safe and easy to maintain. I currently have the car apart for new paint and an engine rebuild.

 

[Basil]

That's nice! Welcome to teh BCF!

 

[JPSmit]

looks great! and welcome! Nice to have as a daily. What are you using for an engine? Last time we were in Nanaimo - we drove up from Victoria, get Nanaimo bars and drove back.

cheers!
JP

 

[Rob Dodge]

looks great! and welcome! Nice to have as a daily. What are you using for an engine? Last time we were in Nanaimo - we drove up from Victoria, get Nanaimo bars and drove back.

cheers!
JP

The donner Mustang had a 2.8 l. V6 with a C4 automatic transmission so I just used them. As I wasn't sure if the project would work I spent as little as I could and did everything myself. Now that it has proved itself I am rebuilding the engine and maybe the tranny.

 

[JPSmit]

very cool! and clearly there were no problems with the width of the engine - I would love to see a pic under the hood/ bonnet - if it has an American engine does it become a hood?

cheers

 

[Rob Dodge]

very cool! and clearly there were no problems with the width of the engine - I would love to see a pic under the hood/ bonnet - if it has an American engine does it become a hood?

There are a few issues with the width all round. The 2.8 l, V6 is a 60 degree V so narrower than the 90 degrees typical of a Ford 302 or Chev 350 so when I decided to rebuild or repower my choice became no choice as the 302 which I could get as a crate engine for less than the rebuild of the 2.8 and would bolt right to the C4 would not fit. As it is I had to fabricate a special bracket to mount the alternator and there is no room for a power steering pump so it is "fun" to parallel park. I wanted true knock-off wire wheels and had them custom laced to keep the tires inside the fenders - easier than narrowing the Mustang front suspension and rear end. As the picture shows the steering was tricky to route clear of the exhaust. From the outside it is a classic Brit so still has a bonnet.

 

[JPSmit]

looks great! shoehorned but great - well done