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Posted by: Scott Schroeder Mar 23 2005, 01:14 PM

Here are some weekend progress pics on a new project. Frame is done and powder coated, as are all of the suspension and brake parts. Motor has been gone through, so finished up the detail work on it. It's been pretty fun. Looking to get it home for final assembly later in the summer.

Prior to disassembly:

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Posted by: Scott Schroeder Mar 23 2005, 01:16 PM

frame and suspension after powder coating:

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Posted by: Scott Schroeder Mar 23 2005, 01:17 PM

another:

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Posted by: Scott Schroeder Mar 23 2005, 01:19 PM

Motor:

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Posted by: Scott Schroeder Mar 23 2005, 01:22 PM

another:
This head was installed by the factory - it is an early E-type unit. We are trying to find verification that it was used as a test car for early e-type components. That is what the rumor is.

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Posted by: Scott Schroeder Mar 23 2005, 01:23 PM

Here is the body on the rotisserie:

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Posted by: Aaron Cox Mar 23 2005, 01:25 PM

my unc has an xj 120 i think....

and my pops had an e type

Posted by: BMartin914 Mar 23 2005, 01:25 PM

Thanks Mr. Lawless for posting these pics here! I just love those I-6 Jaguar engines. 4.2 is my favorite. What size does this project have? I"d love to stop by and see it one of these days when we are both around.

Thanks again!

Posted by: Scott Schroeder Mar 23 2005, 01:27 PM

Last one - here is the triple carb set up. They came out great. There is something about new copper washers combined with fresh cad and polished aluminum. I dig it.

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Posted by: Ferg Mar 23 2005, 01:31 PM

Tell me you didn't break for noon Tea
Seriously looks very nice, i need to bring you by Thomas Vintage motors here in boulder, he's had a few 120's in his shop as well.
Ferg.