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Forum: Italian Replica builds and chat 16th June 2019, 09:59
Replies: 66
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Posted By Jaguartvr
Daytona suffered another setback, the starter...

Daytona suffered another setback, the starter motor had stuck. No amount of tapping it with a succession of larger and larger hammers would free it so off it went to the local Jag independent which...
Forum: Italian Replica builds and chat 21st October 2018, 10:26
Replies: 66
Views: 36,411
Posted By Jaguartvr
I do think they should have a current MOT before...

I do think they should have a current MOT before they can be classed as exempt. My old Jag only does a few hundred miles a year and lives in a heated garage so I am very pleased that I don't have to...
Forum: Italian Replica builds and chat 20th October 2018, 17:45
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Posted By Jaguartvr
I was surprised, I thought you had to get an MOT...

I was surprised, I thought you had to get an MOT and then you could change it's status to MOT exempt. This way you could drag an old wreck out of a field and register it as MOT exempt.
I think it...
Forum: Italian Replica builds and chat 19th October 2018, 15:59
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Posted By Jaguartvr
Who's a muppet?

ME:cry:

I have been trying to fix a few minor things on the Daytona to get it through the MOT so that I can declare it MOT exempt. I understood it that it had to have an MOT before it could be...
Forum: Italian Replica builds and chat 24th July 2018, 20:50
Replies: 66
Views: 36,411
Posted By Jaguartvr
Haven't bleed the brakes. The rears normally have...

Haven't bleed the brakes. The rears normally have an access panel in the boot, due to the conversion the access panel has been covered, getting to the bleed nipples from underneath (inboard brakes)...
Forum: Italian Replica builds and chat 24th July 2018, 08:03
Replies: 66
Views: 36,411
Posted By Jaguartvr
Had a test drive and the brakes are better BUT...

Had a test drive and the brakes are better BUT not good enough. Back to the drawing board. Before replacing the servo the brake pedal was solid with almost no movement. It now moves but you have to...
Forum: Italian Replica builds and chat 17th July 2018, 19:53
Replies: 66
Views: 36,411
Posted By Jaguartvr
Lots of other jobs, projects and holidays keep...

Lots of other jobs, projects and holidays keep getting in the way so little progress.
The one thing preventing it from getting an MOT is the lack of brakes, I think I have tracked down the problem...
Forum: Italian Replica builds and chat 16th April 2018, 19:43
Replies: 66
Views: 36,411
Posted By Jaguartvr
1975, misses out by 3 months!

1975, misses out by 3 months!
Forum: Italian Replica builds and chat 16th April 2018, 16:59
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Posted By Jaguartvr
It is single skinned with a metal frame. The GRP...

It is single skinned with a metal frame. The GRP is about an inch thick! It is all very heavily laid up and has stood the test of time well. I do have a Southern Roadcraft bonnet which is a thin...
Forum: Italian Replica builds and chat 16th April 2018, 08:43
Replies: 66
Views: 36,411
Posted By Jaguartvr
The offending items. ...

The offending items.

https://s20.postimg.cc/gwtzq3zgd/IMG_2670.jpg (https://postimg.cc/image/jqx53k1mh/)
Forum: Italian Replica builds and chat 16th April 2018, 07:56
Replies: 66
Views: 36,411
Posted By Jaguartvr
Some pictures as promised, was featured in Kit &...

Some pictures as promised, was featured in Kit & Specialist cars November 99

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...
Forum: Italian Replica builds and chat 15th April 2018, 21:10
Replies: 66
Views: 36,411
Posted By Jaguartvr
This is based on an XJ12 and was factory built....

This is based on an XJ12 and was factory built. It is used in some of the factory literature and was featured in some magazines as well, still has the same registration number.
It has the original...
Forum: Italian Replica builds and chat 15th April 2018, 17:12
Replies: 66
Views: 36,411
Posted By Jaguartvr
Weber carb expert needed

The cold and wet weather has halted my project up to now. However, I have acquired a Robin Hood Daytona. I talked myself into it thinking it will help me with my project, how I don't know but I...
Forum: Italian Replica builds and chat 3rd January 2018, 18:23
Replies: 66
Views: 36,411
Posted By Jaguartvr
Slowly, slowly I'm afraid. I ran the petrol too...

Slowly, slowly I'm afraid.
I ran the petrol too low in the 250 and it cut out dead. I had put some petrol in it from a can and thought it must have been old petrol. Couldn't syphon it out with the...
Forum: Italian Replica builds and chat 3rd January 2018, 17:34
Replies: 66
Views: 36,411
Posted By Jaguartvr
http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy311/jaguartvr...

http://i803.photobucket.com/albums/yy311/jaguartvr/z3%202/IMG_2629.jpg (http://s803.photobucket.com/user/jaguartvr/media/z3%202/IMG_2629.jpg.html)

First fit, won't go on with the bumper still...
Forum: Italian Replica builds and chat 21st December 2017, 12:59
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Posted By Jaguartvr
Success, old Compomotive Jag wheels so they...

Success, old Compomotive Jag wheels so they should fit ok 16"https://s20.postimg.org/8167oim31/s-l1600.jpg (https://postimg.org/image/8qp00vmmh/)
Slow progress, been cold and wet and I still have...
Forum: Italian Replica builds and chat 8th December 2017, 10:01
Replies: 66
Views: 36,411
Posted By Jaguartvr
These would have been great as they are down to...

These would have been great as they are down to £200.
Just had a word with my mate who only works on Ferrari's and he pointed out that they have to be fitted with metric tyres which cost mega...
Forum: Italian Replica builds and chat 13th November 2017, 08:44
Replies: 66
Views: 36,411
Posted By Jaguartvr
Thanks for the info but I suspect magnesium or...

Thanks for the info but I suspect magnesium or genuine Ferrari wheels will be well out of my budget.
Forum: Italian Replica builds and chat 11th November 2017, 18:55
Replies: 66
Views: 36,411
Posted By Jaguartvr
They look very good, seem reasonably priced but...

They look very good, seem reasonably priced but would it be worth spending that little bit more and going for the original wheels?
Still got to buy the tyres and adaptors.
Although a lot of the...
Forum: Italian Replica builds and chat 11th November 2017, 18:14
Replies: 66
Views: 36,411
Posted By Jaguartvr
Thanks for the links, may well be worth it after...

Thanks for the links, may well be worth it after it is all finished and painted.
For now I will put the wires on and keep my eyes out for hopefully a cheapish solution.
It is amazing what comes up...
Forum: Italian Replica builds and chat 11th November 2017, 16:34
Replies: 66
Views: 36,411
Posted By Jaguartvr
Too pricey for me I'm afraid. I was thinking of...

Too pricey for me I'm afraid.
I was thinking of Using Triumph Stag wheels, only 4 stud so would need adaptors. Plenty about so if my project works out then they would be much easier and cheaper to...
Forum: Italian Replica builds and chat 8th November 2017, 18:07
Replies: 66
Views: 36,411
Posted By Jaguartvr
You would be amazed at what I can stick with GRP,...

You would be amazed at what I can stick with GRP, hair, hall carpet, most of my kitchen utensils etc.
I did get a bollocking from SWIMBO when she found a big patch of pink GRP paste on her new...
Forum: Italian Replica builds and chat 6th November 2017, 08:24
Replies: 66
Views: 36,411
Posted By Jaguartvr
I was lucky in that my donor came with a private...

I was lucky in that my donor came with a private registration plate that I have just sold and it has almost covered the cost of the donor. At the same time a Z3 2.8 auto came up and I managed to get...
Forum: Italian Replica builds and chat 10th October 2017, 08:25
Replies: 66
Views: 36,411
Posted By Jaguartvr
Thanks DS. The more I look at the E46 the...

Thanks DS.

The more I look at the E46 the trickier it gets! I think the doors are going to be a big stumbling block as the door handles pull out to open. Chris's method of opening the doors on the...
Forum: Italian Replica builds and chat 6th October 2017, 10:54
Replies: 66
Views: 36,411
Posted By Jaguartvr
They do indeed, top quality product. In speaking...

They do indeed, top quality product. In speaking to Chris I was asking some questions about the 250 swb as I still want to do another. Apart from the bonnet improvements which have already been...
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