Thanks a bunch for the GREAT tech session today at Anthony's place--around the many pieces of Anthony's soon-to-be-again utterly georgeous 1956 XK140MC Jaguar roadster---a marvellous piece of automotive art and mode of transportation-----too bad it will not be painted red with wide whitewall tires---but I suppose you can't expect perfection eh!!
Tom, you did a wonderful job at describing the 'as found' issues and the solutions to the many challenges involved in a proper " body off, nut and bolt " restoration---not something for the faint of heart----but the end result will surely be rewarding, from the work I saw today!! I have "fixed up" a good many old and tired Jags over the years just to keep them on the road for a while longer---but this was a revelation as to how it really "should" be done to end up with a very special car!!
Anthony---the info on the newer methods of welding, frame work, bodywork, paint, preparation and proceedures was tremendously informative---and thanks for opening your premises to us!
I am sure that a lot of the assembled were thrilled to be able to see the components of the Jag in such detail---makes one better appreciate the vast number of components involved in the construction of what is really a pretty basic car by today's standards---- and to better appreciate what goes into a major restoration of one of our beloved lbcs!!!
We will be looking forward to seeing (and hearing!!) the finished product very soon.
Best regards---another great day with the B.A.T.A.N.s group !!
Cheers, Roger Phinney
The body is totally down to bare metal and new sections welded in place.
Tom Windeyer explaining the restoration so far and what has to be done.
Inside the cockpit showing the firewall and dashboard (facia).
Tom showing off the almost completed frame with a few components on the floor to be added soon.