Both heads back on the block.
Archive for the ‘1971 Jaguar V12 E-Type’ Category
Head On
Monday, February 22nd, 2010Pistons ‘R Back
Sunday, February 7th, 2010The pistons have new rings and are back in the block.
Cleaner Valve Covers
Sunday, January 31st, 2010The valve covers were very dirty and showed signs of someone touching them up in the past. A quick trip to sandblaster will clean them up.
Bare V12 Block
Monday, December 28th, 2009Engine is completely disassembled.
Not riding low
Thursday, June 4th, 2009With the engine still missing the front suspension rides high
That is the look
Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009Adding the headlamp covers and turn signal is bringing things together.
More wet sanding
Friday, May 29th, 2009More wet sanding to make it really smooth.
Tinted
Thursday, May 28th, 2009A little bit of tinted sealer will make the color pop even more.
In the booth
Tuesday, May 26th, 2009The Jaguar is finally in the paint booth.
First Paint
Thursday, May 21st, 2009Paint is on under the bonnet. The color of this car will be Mendip Blue a modern Aston Martin color.
All wet
Tuesday, May 19th, 2009Some wet sanding.
Shape is smooth
Friday, April 24th, 2009In primer you can really see how big of change this is making to the car.
Out with the old, in with the new.
Monday, March 30th, 2009Test fitting the Series I lights and the holes for the rear lightbar have been filled so that Series I taillights can be used.
Smoothing the face
Thursday, March 19th, 2009The holes for the old huge turn signals have been welded up and new Series I style signals will be used.
No buckets
Monday, March 16th, 2009The headlights are going to get a Series I styled covered headlight so the original buckets have been removed.