I agree - its takes some practice - buts its part of the joy of my E Type!Steve Warson wrote:Awesome work!
A sidenote to your gearbox thoughts; I really don't understand the "industry standard" of dumping the Moss and dropping in a modern gearbox. Just like a 901 takes practice and skill to flog around a Moss does too, but is very enjoyable and rewarding once mastered. I realise my reference is a Mk2 which enjoys the overdrive the E-type lacks, but the Moss is an absolute joy to use. It took a while to get used to the straight cut first gear, and it takes a bootful of throttle to downshift to second silently. That's still part of the charm to me, a good Moss driven well will go days between noisy changes. And the whining first gear is part of the car's soundtrack...
E Type 888330
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1971 911T (RS rep) (Sold)
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1992 964 C4
1963 E Type S1 FHC
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2000 Mercedes Benz SLK 230 Kompressor
1969 912 (LWB) (Sold)
1992 964 C4
1963 E Type S1 FHC
1975 Land Rover SIII
2011 Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE
2000 Mercedes Benz SLK 230 Kompressor
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sladey
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I used to have a 3.8 MOD Mk II and must admit I never had any problems with the Moss box
The simple things you see are all complicated
I look pretty young but I'm just backdated yeah
I look pretty young but I'm just backdated yeah
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jtparr
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Hi guys, thanks for the encouragement....nice to know that the work is appreciated....
Michel...OCD....and some...there's more to come ...ha ha....and Mark...I will address that shocking oversight on my part....whatever was I thinking...
As for the box...part of me would like to keep it...I just know that with the current diff...3.07 I recall...it's going to run at high revs for cruising....but plenty of time to ponder that one...there is a large group of E Type owners heading up to Bicester on the 24th of April...so I can ask them.....as its hosting a general classic car show on the "drive it day"....miles5...are you part of that group at all...?
More soon
Jonathan
Michel...OCD....and some...there's more to come ...ha ha....and Mark...I will address that shocking oversight on my part....whatever was I thinking...
As for the box...part of me would like to keep it...I just know that with the current diff...3.07 I recall...it's going to run at high revs for cruising....but plenty of time to ponder that one...there is a large group of E Type owners heading up to Bicester on the 24th of April...so I can ask them.....as its hosting a general classic car show on the "drive it day"....miles5...are you part of that group at all...?
More soon
Jonathan
1974 2.7 Carrera
(full restoration. now as an RS Touring)
1963 3.8 E Type
( 11 years in the making…………………….)
1952. XK120…the next one ……….……..)
(full restoration. now as an RS Touring)
1963 3.8 E Type
( 11 years in the making…………………….)
1952. XK120…the next one ……….……..)
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I may be going to Bicester 24th April. I had my diff rebuilt last year. I couldnt get a replacement C&P so changed the ratio (cant remember to what) - but it accelerates even more like a scolded cat but does rev higher (noiser) at crusing speed.jtparr wrote:Hi guys, thanks for the encouragement....nice to know that the work is appreciated....
Michel...OCD....and some...there's more to come ...ha ha....and Mark...I will address that shocking oversight on my part....whatever was I thinking...
As for the box...part of me would like to keep it...I just know that with the current diff...3.07 I recall...it's going to run at high revs for cruising....but plenty of time to ponder that one...there is a large group of E Type owners heading up to Bicester on the 24th of April...so I can ask them.....as its hosting a general classic car show on the "drive it day"....miles5...are you part of that group at all...?
More soon
Jonathan
Just sorting out getting my front suspension rebuilt. Not as brave as you - have entrusted all recent work to CMC - which is well worth a visit!
1971 911T (RS rep) (Sold)
1969 912 (LWB) (Sold)
1992 964 C4
1963 E Type S1 FHC
1975 Land Rover SIII
2011 Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE
2000 Mercedes Benz SLK 230 Kompressor
1969 912 (LWB) (Sold)
1992 964 C4
1963 E Type S1 FHC
1975 Land Rover SIII
2011 Land Rover Discovery 4 HSE
2000 Mercedes Benz SLK 230 Kompressor
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JP... I reckon with your ever increasing OCD you'll be done with this in 2020.. and re-do the RS in 2021-2030...
After seeing this, the RS work, amazing to the rest of us is ; under-parr....
Hat, coat... I'm gone....as the door hits my....
After seeing this, the RS work, amazing to the rest of us is ; under-parr....
Hat, coat... I'm gone....as the door hits my....
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Blimey Mr Parr, I knew you had it bad.....just not quite that bad ! 
Looks great 
Look forward to seeing which road you go down with the overall look, you know my preference !
Cheers
Looks great Look forward to seeing which road you go down with the overall look, you know my preference !
Cheers
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1967 912 Polo Red
1968 912/11 RAL 7001 ' MOD ROD '
1990 964 C2 Velvet Red
1991 VW Vanagon GL (SOLD - Vanagone)
2017 Coleman CT200U
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Any updates Jonathan?
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Nige wrote:Any updates Jonathan?
Darren
72T 2.5... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=56183
73 2.4E ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=44242
77 Carrera 3.0...to 74 3.0RS ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=63389
72T 2.5... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=56183
73 2.4E ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=10&t=44242
77 Carrera 3.0...to 74 3.0RS ... http://ddk-online.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?f=28&t=63389
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jtparr
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Sorry guys...away for work at the moment, not picked up the note until now....in a word....yes....but needs typing up...!Darren65 wrote:Nige wrote:Any updates Jonathan?
In real time the car is fully stripped and awaits a visit to a nearby blasters then off to a certain metalmeister in the autumn
More soon....
1974 2.7 Carrera
(full restoration. now as an RS Touring)
1963 3.8 E Type
( 11 years in the making…………………….)
1952. XK120…the next one ……….……..)
(full restoration. now as an RS Touring)
1963 3.8 E Type
( 11 years in the making…………………….)
1952. XK120…the next one ……….……..)
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Jonathan
I haven looked on the members other's gallery for some time any time spent has been to post some pictures of my Alfa. What a treat to come across your restoration. Stunning work so far. Looking forward to seeing the progress.
Regards
Tom
I haven looked on the members other's gallery for some time any time spent has been to post some pictures of my Alfa. What a treat to come across your restoration. Stunning work so far. Looking forward to seeing the progress.
Regards
Tom
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Barry (I presume) with a Jaguar, can't wait! 
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Lola t 492 / 3.2 hillclimb racer
Boxster 987 Gen II 2.9
Lola t 492 / 3.2 hillclimb racer
Boxster 987 Gen II 2.9
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Barry
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Yes, I've ordered my Ladybird Book of The E-Type, so good to go .
Looking forward to it!
.Looking forward to it!
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911hillclimber
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Not so long ago we did theHaynes jigsaw with the E Type cutaway, looks very complex!
I do hope we get a weld by weld report!!
I do hope we get a weld by weld report!!
73T 911 Coupe, road/hillclimber 3.2L
Lola t 492 / 3.2 hillclimb racer
Boxster 987 Gen II 2.9
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Boxster 987 Gen II 2.9
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While he's not looking Barry
Go on...
Go on...
The simple things you see are all complicated
I look pretty young but I'm just backdated yeah
I look pretty young but I'm just backdated yeah
