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Sooo -- there is one year of progress condensed into a handful of postings. There were other minor accomplishments but these cover the major efforts. I am very much looking forward to over coming the head stud issue and determining if I am correct regarding the steering column. My goal is to...

I dropped the Independent Rear Suspension (IRS) -- actually my Jag-Mech-Buddy did 99% of he work. I watched and provide tools and encouragement. I then pulled the mounting bushing that needs to be replaced and cleaned up and painted the undercarriage where the IRS sits. Still need to source the...

Installed the newly chromed rear bumper with a new body seal

I opened a can of worms when I took apart the steering column for cleaning and restoration. The problem is I am having issues on reassembly - hoping my retired Jag-Mechanic can fix this issue too. The last photo shows my issue - I don't believe there is supposed to be an air-gap above the white...

The most frustrating operation (aside from the head stud debacle) was getting the window regulators to operate quietly and smoothly, The passenger side was too easy -- it doesn't get much use. It took 11 tries to get the driver side regulator to operate quietly. Turns out the rust and years-old...

I had sent out the four small gauges (fuel, water temp, oil pressure, and volt meter) and the 2 large gauges (speedo and tach) to be rebuilt by West Valley Instruments. Time to install them along with new wiring harness. After doing the Gauge Panel, I did same to the Tach/speedo panel. Then...

I rebuilt the heater core and housing. Won't attach it until very near the end of the restoration process

The V12 XKE has a basic fresh-air ducting that funnels air from the radiator opening through a duct hose into the passenger cabin. First photo shows the 2" opening on the firewall (just above the brake booster). I found a 2" duct fan that I plumbed into the hose and will wire it to an unused...

I rebuilt the radiator frame with the new aluminum radiator and rebuilt twin electric cooling fans (controlled by 2x relays) with new fan blades

I installed the trunk (AKA - boot) sound-deadening mats, the rebuilt and newly cadmium plated latch mechanism and the fuel tank. Installing the fuel tank was only possible by invoking several Old English curses and invectives. Just need to install the new fuel lines and the electric fuel pump

I also rebuilt the pedal box. It houses the clutch and brake pedals. Notice the broken return springs

As shown on a previous posting, I had the suspension bits cadmium plated. I installed the front suspension - less the uprights. With the uprights still on the bench I can flex the arms out of my way to gain easier access to the engine bay. Obviously, new bushings were used. The second photo...

Well Guys -- It has been just over a year since my last posting regarding the restoration of my 72 Jaguar XKE V12 Convertible. The first few months of the past year I moved forward apace. That is -- until I hit a stumbling block I was unprepared to overcome on my own. When my...

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Blackbyrd If you find a guy that can handle your garage door h/w, be sure to add some bits to the order. Comes in handy for unexpected uses. I added extra angle iron pieces (purchased to hang the door) to save the edges of the loft floor if I push heavy items up there. Didn't plan to use them...

Blackbyrd - The mounting hardware is simply your standard garage door stuff - galvanized steel. I found a powder coater in C Springs with a 26' furnace - he specializes in powder coating old wrought iron fence sections. He was skeptical about the powder adhering to the galvanized surface(s) so...

My Challenger 10K 2-Post Asymmetric lift with 72 XKE Conv V12

My place is 80% shop-- 20% man cave:

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I found this image of the hotel. More info on the Facebook page (I don't have an account). https://m.facebook.com/BerwickHistorical/photos/pb.160937030594323.-2207520000.1499821942./1523777237643622/?type=3