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<b>Welcome to the WebCars! Jaguar E-Type forum</b> August 03, 2002 09:10AM |
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<HTML>Dear E-Type Enthusiast:
Welcome to the WebCars! Jaguar E-Type forum.
This forum is for discussion of all things E-Type. This includes technical, ownership, marketing and enjoyment issues of the Jaguar E-Type.
There aren't many rules, other than to stay on topic at least most of the time (I know, it's hard to do, I go off myself, if it happens occaisionally, no biggie) and to be respectful of other people and their opinions.
If there are any questions of concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.</HTML>
Welcome to the WebCars! Jaguar E-Type forum.
This forum is for discussion of all things E-Type. This includes technical, ownership, marketing and enjoyment issues of the Jaguar E-Type.
There aren't many rules, other than to stay on topic at least most of the time (I know, it's hard to do, I go off myself, if it happens occaisionally, no biggie) and to be respectful of other people and their opinions.
If there are any questions of concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me.</HTML>
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Re: Welcome to the WebCars! Jaguar E-Type forum August 06, 2002 02:50AM |
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Re: Welcome to the WebCars! Jaguar E-Type forum August 06, 2002 02:51AM |
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<b>Re: Welcome to the WebCars! Jaguar E-Type forum</b> August 06, 2002 08:26AM |
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Re: Welcome to the WebCars! Jaguar E-Type forum August 09, 2002 08:19PM |
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Re: Welcome to the WebCars! Jaguar E-Type forum August 20, 2002 04:12AM |
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Re: Welcome to the WebCars! Jaguar E-Type forum August 25, 2002 02:49AM |
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Hello, We are awaiting delivery of our recent purchase, a 1971 XKE,Ser II coupe coming in from CA to here in VA. Had a 69 coupe back in the seventies but unfortunately had to sell it and have regretted it ever since. The 71 will be my wifes car, I have an 88 Mercedes 560 SL to play with. looking foward to hearing from other "e" types.
John
John
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Re: Welcome to the WebCars! Jaguar E-Type forum September 02, 2002 05:23PM |
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Re: Welcome to the WebCars! Need Restoration AdviceJaguar E-Type forum September 02, 2002 10:55PM |
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I purchased a 1969 FHC 2 seater on eBay about a year ago. It is in decent shape and has never failed to start and run, so I count myself lucky. Now that I am convinced that this is a keeper, I would like to have some repair and restoration done.
In addition to some engine work, the car will need a new temp gauge (unless the old Smith is repairable), some bumper rechroming, a new interior and weather stripping, and more I am sure. I am not in a position to do much of this myself and am looking for a good restorer that I can trust. I am on Long Island, New York, but would be willing to ship or drive my E-Type some distance if it means a better result.
Recommendations and relating of experiences would be welcome.
Steve Rodd
69 FHC
In addition to some engine work, the car will need a new temp gauge (unless the old Smith is repairable), some bumper rechroming, a new interior and weather stripping, and more I am sure. I am not in a position to do much of this myself and am looking for a good restorer that I can trust. I am on Long Island, New York, but would be willing to ship or drive my E-Type some distance if it means a better result.
Recommendations and relating of experiences would be welcome.
Steve Rodd
69 FHC
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Re: Welcome to the WebCars! Need Restoration AdviceJaguar E-Type forum September 05, 2002 04:53PM |
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<b>Re: Welcome to the WebCars! Need Restoration AdviceJaguar E-Type forum</b> September 05, 2002 10:24PM |
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<HTML>All:
I noticed that there seems to be one thread so far on the Jaguar E-type message board.
The problem is that what are essentially new subjectss are all buried and new users to the forum won't see them when they look at the thread listing.
To prevent that from happening, scroll up to the top of the page and click on "New Topic". You'll then be able to start a new thread with a new subject which will be listed. You will be more likely to get a response, generate discussions, etc.
Thank you and please enjoy the WebCars! Jaguar E-Type message board!
-Paul Pollock
WebCars! Webmaster</HTML>
I noticed that there seems to be one thread so far on the Jaguar E-type message board.
The problem is that what are essentially new subjectss are all buried and new users to the forum won't see them when they look at the thread listing.
To prevent that from happening, scroll up to the top of the page and click on "New Topic". You'll then be able to start a new thread with a new subject which will be listed. You will be more likely to get a response, generate discussions, etc.
Thank you and please enjoy the WebCars! Jaguar E-Type message board!
-Paul Pollock
WebCars! Webmaster</HTML>
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Re: Welcome to the WebCars! Need Restoration AdviceJaguar E-Type forum September 09, 2002 05:33AM |
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HI THERE, I HAVE BEEN HIRED TO DO A REBUILD ON A 1961 JAG E TYPE
DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM STRAIGHT SIX. I WILL HAVE NO PROBLEMS WITH THE REBUILD BUT WHEN I AM DONE I WILL HAVE TO DETAIL THE ENGINE AS IT WAS FROM THE FACTORY. SO I WILL NEED TO KNOW WHAT COLORS TO PAINT EACH PART AND WHICH PARTS ARE NOT TO BE PAINTED. THE CAR
THAT THIS ENGINE IS FROM IS SUPPOSED TO BE ONE OF 3% FACTORY PRODUCED RACE CARS IT IS RARE TO SAY THE LEAST. SO EVERYTHING MUST BE CORRECT. ANY INFO OR PICTURES THAT ANYONE CAN HELP ME WITH WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.
THANK YOU.
DOUBLE OVERHEAD CAM STRAIGHT SIX. I WILL HAVE NO PROBLEMS WITH THE REBUILD BUT WHEN I AM DONE I WILL HAVE TO DETAIL THE ENGINE AS IT WAS FROM THE FACTORY. SO I WILL NEED TO KNOW WHAT COLORS TO PAINT EACH PART AND WHICH PARTS ARE NOT TO BE PAINTED. THE CAR
THAT THIS ENGINE IS FROM IS SUPPOSED TO BE ONE OF 3% FACTORY PRODUCED RACE CARS IT IS RARE TO SAY THE LEAST. SO EVERYTHING MUST BE CORRECT. ANY INFO OR PICTURES THAT ANYONE CAN HELP ME WITH WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.
THANK YOU.
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Re: Welcome to the WebCars! Need Restoration AdviceJaguar E-Type forum September 17, 2002 04:00PM |
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Hi all e type enthusiasms,
I have been dreaming to own an etype for years, but could not find a good one ............... if any of you have one that I could buy ............ please let me know.
I live in Cyprus, and my Email is platos@platosbar.com
Thanks!
I have been dreaming to own an etype for years, but could not find a good one ............... if any of you have one that I could buy ............ please let me know.
I live in Cyprus, and my Email is platos@platosbar.com
Thanks!
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Re: Welcome to the WebCars! Need Restoration AdviceJaguar E-Type forum October 01, 2002 10:27PM |
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<b>Re: Welcome to the WebCars! Need Restoration AdviceJaguar E-Type forum</b> October 02, 2002 05:34AM |
Admin Registered: 17 years ago Posts: 110 |
<HTML>About a restoration manual:
There are two books that I liked, both are reviewed at [www.web-cars.com]
One is Original Jaguar E-Type by Philip Porter (available at [www.amazon.com]). There is a lot of good information for the restorer.
The other is a workshop manual, Jaguar E-Type 1967 - 1972 Owners Workshop Manual Published by VelocePress (available at [www.amazon.com])
Hope this helps,
Paul Pollock
WebCars! Webmaster</HTML>
There are two books that I liked, both are reviewed at [www.web-cars.com]
One is Original Jaguar E-Type by Philip Porter (available at [www.amazon.com]). There is a lot of good information for the restorer.
The other is a workshop manual, Jaguar E-Type 1967 - 1972 Owners Workshop Manual Published by VelocePress (available at [www.amazon.com])
Hope this helps,
Paul Pollock
WebCars! Webmaster</HTML>
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Re: Welcome to the WebCars! Need Restoration AdviceJaguar E-Type forum October 07, 2002 08:22PM |
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Re: Welcome to the WebCars! Need Restoration AdviceJaguar E-Type forum October 13, 2002 07:06PM |
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<b>Re: Welcome to the WebCars! Need Restoration AdviceJaguar E-Type forum</b> October 18, 2002 09:16PM |
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<HTML>Victor-
About your stuck cylinder head:
There is some good information on the problem at [www.tomyang.com]. In this case the person was working on a V12 Ferrari, but many of his techniques, etc. would be applicable to your situation.
The page, which is part of Tom Yang's Ferrari restoration site at [www.tomyang.com], is quite good and worthwhile reading for anybody restoring or interested in the restoration of an exotic.
-Paul Pollock
WebCars! Webmaster</HTML>
About your stuck cylinder head:
There is some good information on the problem at [www.tomyang.com]. In this case the person was working on a V12 Ferrari, but many of his techniques, etc. would be applicable to your situation.
The page, which is part of Tom Yang's Ferrari restoration site at [www.tomyang.com], is quite good and worthwhile reading for anybody restoring or interested in the restoration of an exotic.
-Paul Pollock
WebCars! Webmaster</HTML>
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Re: Welcome to the WebCars! Need Restoration AdviceJaguar E-Type forum October 20, 2002 11:00PM |
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Re: Welcome to the WebCars! Need Restoration AdviceJaguar E-Type forum October 29, 2002 02:36AM |
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I am in the process of inheriting my fathers 1967 2+2. The car has been garage kept its entire life and has less than 30K miles and in better than new condition (Dad's a perfectionist). I think he has started and driven it a couple of times a year. It is presently several states away from me and I'm trying to decide if I should have the car shipped or contemplate driving it home. What should I check when I go back to pick it up? Does anyone have a checklist for waking up slumbering cars?
Thanks
David
Thanks
David
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<b>Re: Welcome to the WebCars! Need Restoration AdviceJaguar E-Type forum</b> October 29, 2002 08:03PM |
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<HTML>David:
My gut reaction is to have the car shipped. You're not familiar with the car, so attempting a long trip would seem to be risky.
I would hope that your Dad started it up more than a couple of times a year. Most would consider a once-a-month routine to be preferable. Also, just starting it up is not enough, one should drive it for a few miles, get it fully warmed up, see to it that the lubricant gets around the gears in the transmission, that sort of thing. Also, the brakes need to be used or seals will bind up.
There is no hard and fast rule for waking up a car like your E-Type, but this is what I would do.
1) Replace all fluids, including the engine oil, and transmission and differential fluids.
2) Unless you know the contents are fresh, (less than six months old) I would drain the fuel tank. Gas that sits for a long period of time does strange things, like turn to varnish, etc. This is another reason driving the car at least few miles is preferable; the fuel does not get a chance to settle.
3) Replace the fuel and engine oil filters.
4) Replace the engine coolant.
5) Unless you know that it has been changed recently, I would replace the brake fluid.
You should consider turning the car over to a E-Type specialist. A good one could evaluate it, perform the various tasks mentioned above and recommend others. You would then start your ownership experience from a more confident point.
-Paul Pollock
WebCars! Webmaster</HTML>
My gut reaction is to have the car shipped. You're not familiar with the car, so attempting a long trip would seem to be risky.
I would hope that your Dad started it up more than a couple of times a year. Most would consider a once-a-month routine to be preferable. Also, just starting it up is not enough, one should drive it for a few miles, get it fully warmed up, see to it that the lubricant gets around the gears in the transmission, that sort of thing. Also, the brakes need to be used or seals will bind up.
There is no hard and fast rule for waking up a car like your E-Type, but this is what I would do.
1) Replace all fluids, including the engine oil, and transmission and differential fluids.
2) Unless you know the contents are fresh, (less than six months old) I would drain the fuel tank. Gas that sits for a long period of time does strange things, like turn to varnish, etc. This is another reason driving the car at least few miles is preferable; the fuel does not get a chance to settle.
3) Replace the fuel and engine oil filters.
4) Replace the engine coolant.
5) Unless you know that it has been changed recently, I would replace the brake fluid.
You should consider turning the car over to a E-Type specialist. A good one could evaluate it, perform the various tasks mentioned above and recommend others. You would then start your ownership experience from a more confident point.
-Paul Pollock
WebCars! Webmaster</HTML>
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How do I get a car history? November 03, 2002 04:08AM |
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<b>Re: How do I get a car history?</b> November 03, 2002 07:15PM |
Admin Registered: 17 years ago Posts: 110 |
<HTML>Have you tried [carfax.com]? They can sometimes help with vintage vehicles.
You can also obtain an official JDHT Production Record Trace Certificate (or as it is usually known, the 'Heritage Certificate'); information is available at [jag-lovers.org]
HTH,
Paul Pollock
WebCars! Webmaster</HTML>
You can also obtain an official JDHT Production Record Trace Certificate (or as it is usually known, the 'Heritage Certificate'); information is available at [jag-lovers.org]
HTH,
Paul Pollock
WebCars! Webmaster</HTML>
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Re: How do I get a car history? December 12, 2002 08:34PM |
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<b>Re: How do I get a car history?</b> December 13, 2002 12:33AM |
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<HTML>It isn't hard to get a car shipped from the UK; you could try contacting [www.cosdel.com] or similar companies.
Do you have a particular E-Type in mind? Or are you shopping for one? If you are just shopping, you are probably best off looking in the US. There is a plentiful supply of excellent examples here. Many of the cars you find in the UK will have right hand drive, which is a disadvantage in a left hand drive country. Also rust is a problem with cars that have spent time in the UK.
-Paul Pollock
WebCars! Webmaster</HTML>
Do you have a particular E-Type in mind? Or are you shopping for one? If you are just shopping, you are probably best off looking in the US. There is a plentiful supply of excellent examples here. Many of the cars you find in the UK will have right hand drive, which is a disadvantage in a left hand drive country. Also rust is a problem with cars that have spent time in the UK.
-Paul Pollock
WebCars! Webmaster</HTML>
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Hi January 31, 2003 11:03PM |
Hi, my name is Richard and I live in Sonoma County CA, (wine country). I am looking for a 4.2 coupe to buy, I have found one locally, its a 2 owner CA car, no rust, very original but in "very daily driver condition". Its a 1968 seies 1.5 coupe. What kind of price range do you think it should be in? Series 1.5 are not as desirable as series 1 obviously but what bout compared to series 2?
thx Richard.
thx Richard.
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<b>Re: Hi</b> January 31, 2003 11:51PM |
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<HTML>Richard:
Lets see, a '68 series 1.5 coupe? A not terribly out of date price guide puts the values at $12,400/$17,000/$21,075 for a fair/good/excellent car. Recent prices seem to be climbing, with really nice coupes getting $25,000.
When it comes to the marketplace, a series 1.5 car is probably best thought of as a series 2 car. Since the styling is a big factor, people tend to lump series 1.5 "open headlight" cars with the other series 2 "open headlight" cars.
A couple of years ago a friend sold a "driver" '68 coupe for $15,500. He simply went to a local British car meet, put a for sale sign on it and had two hard offers within a few hours. The car was probably on the lower scale of the "driver" category and needed a few things such as radiator and brake hydraulics work, although the paint was new. I had occaision to talk to the purchaser of the car who was having the work done and was quite happy with their purchase. I thought he could have got a bit more, but he was interested in a quick sale. Others who are familiar with the market and the car said he may have got $17,000 for it, but it would have taken a while.
You are correct that a series 1 car would get more $$$, as everyone loves the closed headlights. But owners familiar with the situation say that the open headlight cars provide superior illumination. It's a consideration if you are going to be driving the car regularly.
Lastly, be sure to have it inspected by someone qualified.
Let us know how it works out for you!
Regards,
Paul Pollock
WebCars! Webmaster
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Lets see, a '68 series 1.5 coupe? A not terribly out of date price guide puts the values at $12,400/$17,000/$21,075 for a fair/good/excellent car. Recent prices seem to be climbing, with really nice coupes getting $25,000.
When it comes to the marketplace, a series 1.5 car is probably best thought of as a series 2 car. Since the styling is a big factor, people tend to lump series 1.5 "open headlight" cars with the other series 2 "open headlight" cars.
A couple of years ago a friend sold a "driver" '68 coupe for $15,500. He simply went to a local British car meet, put a for sale sign on it and had two hard offers within a few hours. The car was probably on the lower scale of the "driver" category and needed a few things such as radiator and brake hydraulics work, although the paint was new. I had occaision to talk to the purchaser of the car who was having the work done and was quite happy with their purchase. I thought he could have got a bit more, but he was interested in a quick sale. Others who are familiar with the market and the car said he may have got $17,000 for it, but it would have taken a while.
You are correct that a series 1 car would get more $$$, as everyone loves the closed headlights. But owners familiar with the situation say that the open headlight cars provide superior illumination. It's a consideration if you are going to be driving the car regularly.
Lastly, be sure to have it inspected by someone qualified.
Let us know how it works out for you!
Regards,
Paul Pollock
WebCars! Webmaster
[web-cars.com<];
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Re: Hi February 03, 2003 06:48PM |
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This car is 4sale @ $18K, I betting $16.5/ $17K would get it. One of the problems I have is, look at a $25K car and theres a world of difference, an no way could you bring the $18K upto the level of the $25K car for $7K, more like $10K+. I think this car IS worth $17K plus its a desirable color at least to me, Primrose with black. The question then becomes do you spend the extra or not to get a $25K car and that decision is based on what you want the car for. In my case I want a good clean daily driver with some patina.
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