Both heads back on the block.

The pistons have new rings and are back in the block.

The 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.

Engine is completely disassembled.

With the engine still missing the front suspension rides high

Adding the headlamp covers and turn signal is bringing things together.

More wet sanding to make it really smooth.

A little bit of tinted sealer will make the color pop even more.

The Jaguar is finally in the paint booth.

Paint is on under the bonnet. The color of this car will be Mendip Blue a modern Aston Martin color.

Some wet sanding.

In primer you can really see how big of change this is making to the car.

Test fitting the Series I lights and the holes for the rear lightbar have been filled so that Series I taillights can be used.

The holes for the old huge turn signals have been welded up and new Series I style signals will be used.

The headlights are going to get a Series I styled covered headlight so the original buckets have been removed.