1976 XJ12, New home
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Debbiesidera (06-22-2015)
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Debbiesidera (06-22-2015)
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Full working weekend
Well the goal was put the car back on it's own wheels: we accomplished it!
Not easy. rear arms were a pain. one of the bushing was so stuck inside. The pneumatic press went up to 38 tons pushing it out, finally it split in two pieces and we had to weld the arm and machine it to relocate the bushing. the rest was not bad just a bunch of work. We decided not changing the wheel bearings, they feel good. So only grease and repack them. I also measured the brake rotors with a dial and they were excellent, we went very fast, just detail the rotors with a high heat paint (cast iron finish) and done!
The engine is going together too. I hope to install the radiator during the week and also glass and chromes. Front windshield chrome frames had 6 holes on the top ( it had some kind of the 'keepers' to hold the windshield, maybe an old US safety requirement?). Anyway we just fill them with copper and rechrome the frames. Maybe original but in my opinion 'stupid' (sorry if I used this word but I run out of synonyms).
Dave is helping me with the color sanding and hopefully we are going to be able to buffing by end of the week. I'm looking forward to put the rest of the body panels together. We are so excited!!!
Not easy. rear arms were a pain. one of the bushing was so stuck inside. The pneumatic press went up to 38 tons pushing it out, finally it split in two pieces and we had to weld the arm and machine it to relocate the bushing. the rest was not bad just a bunch of work. We decided not changing the wheel bearings, they feel good. So only grease and repack them. I also measured the brake rotors with a dial and they were excellent, we went very fast, just detail the rotors with a high heat paint (cast iron finish) and done!
The engine is going together too. I hope to install the radiator during the week and also glass and chromes. Front windshield chrome frames had 6 holes on the top ( it had some kind of the 'keepers' to hold the windshield, maybe an old US safety requirement?). Anyway we just fill them with copper and rechrome the frames. Maybe original but in my opinion 'stupid' (sorry if I used this word but I run out of synonyms).
Dave is helping me with the color sanding and hopefully we are going to be able to buffing by end of the week. I'm looking forward to put the rest of the body panels together. We are so excited!!!
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Debbiesidera (06-30-2015)
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Ditto:
Yes, DOT apparently mandated mechanical keepers for the windshield glass.
idea was that glue and/or rubber was not enough to keep the glass in place.
One of their more logical ideas, even if not needed!! Keep the car intact as possible in he event of a collision and keep the occupants within the cacoon of safety.
Racers do that, but with far stronger retention methods.
Yes, DOT apparently mandated mechanical keepers for the windshield glass.
idea was that glue and/or rubber was not enough to keep the glass in place.
One of their more logical ideas, even if not needed!! Keep the car intact as possible in he event of a collision and keep the occupants within the cacoon of safety.
Racers do that, but with far stronger retention methods.
#206
Thanks Giovanni! I'm working on Italian cars as mechanic (some people say technician but I prefer mechanic). Even though I had been working on some jaguars and other British stuff I never did a XJ12 and for me is a whole new experience. It's way much complex than the early models. During my time in Connecticut I had the opportunity to work in several Mark I, II, VI, IX, e-type, XJ220,... All of them are very different from my Xj12 with this 'curious' injection system and the add equipment for the California version. Smog the cars still something new to me.
Debbie
#207
Ditto:
Yes, DOT apparently mandated mechanical keepers for the windshield glass.
idea was that glue and/or rubber was not enough to keep the glass in place.One of their more logical ideas, even if not needed!! Keep the car intact as possible in he event of a collision and keep the occupants within the cacoon of safety. Racers do that, but with far stronger retention methods.
Yes, DOT apparently mandated mechanical keepers for the windshield glass.
idea was that glue and/or rubber was not enough to keep the glass in place.One of their more logical ideas, even if not needed!! Keep the car intact as possible in he event of a collision and keep the occupants within the cacoon of safety. Racers do that, but with far stronger retention methods.
Debbie
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Debbiesidera (07-01-2015)
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An experienced Jaguar master on another forum came up with a really slick way to align the bonnet/hood. Remove the grill. Work through the opening to attach the hinges to the bonnet. Loosely at first. Move the hood around til it is ion its best alignment. Then secure the bolts, through the grill opening. Open the hood/ bonnett. Install the grill.
A mostly all gal effort, huh? Slick.
So much nicer to work on clean parts.
That is becoming a very nice car.
We are having high temps and my shoulders are sore. Did an errand. Some neglected house chores to be done. O'wise hibernate with cooler on.
Carl
A mostly all gal effort, huh? Slick.
So much nicer to work on clean parts.
That is becoming a very nice car.
We are having high temps and my shoulders are sore. Did an errand. Some neglected house chores to be done. O'wise hibernate with cooler on.
Carl
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Debbiesidera (07-01-2015)
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Debbiesidera (07-01-2015)
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Thanks! Yes, unfortunately I didn't find more people with great cars to copy procedures or knowing about originality of the car. Normally My restorations are taking longer and I'm putting much effort on them but here I had a budged and a time limit and I couldn't go to the top level. The goal is an everyday car not a concourse car.
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Debbiesidera (07-01-2015)
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NO! no yet, the electrics are not done yet. I,ve basically put the car together because I have to move. I'm going to change my work and going to work in another shop so I put the engine together, install the panels, glass, chromes, and the rest in boxes.