The bonnet release cable is fixed on the passenger side dash in a small slot below the cubby box. The release cable then passes through the firewall in the 3rd from the top of four holes (the bottom hole is plugged), traces the top of the engine bay, and finally......
The book lock, bonnet safety hook, and the bonnet catch were all CAD plated. Re-assembly of these shiny new parts is a pleasant task … except the torque spring that operates the bonnet safety hook was either lost or didn’t survive the CAD plating process. Unfortunately this little spring is......
According to the JCNA Mk2 Judging Guide, the bonnet hinges should be the body color (and not sure whether this also refers to the hinge springs). We elected to CAD plate the hinges and springs instead, and added new unpainted hardware fasteners. The final hinge fit adjustments (rather difficult to......
The vintage bonnet latch/catch mechanism functioned well, so the only required restoration was to CAD plate the top and bottom pieces of the catch and reassemble them....
After blasting, the undercarriage was treated with zinc phosphate to prevent rust during the body work process. Now that the body work is complete and the first stage of painting is finished (interior done and primer on the exterior), the undercarriage is ready for POR 15. Black doesn’t photograph well,......
After a long winter where the Jaguar received the equivalent of a spa treatment — cleaning, sanding, painting, more sanding, painting, etc. — today was a homecoming of sorts. The car is now back in our garage. As detailed here and here, the body was finish painted on the inside......
See also paint color planning, paint chemistry and primer coat. The finished interior paint job is finally done … a significant milestone. The exterior shell is still in grey primer and will be finished when the engine, suspension, and other mechanical systems have been reinstalled. We selected a slightly deeper......
After weeks of body work, a dark primer covers the entire exterior body shell....
Now that the metal body work is complete and a color has been selected – British Racing Green 44524 – it’s time to decide what kind of paint system to apply. First at little history. Based on Jaguar Service Bulletin N.4 of May 1960, the Mk2 production line introduced “Quick......
Rust damage has been repaired, including reinforcement of the panhard rod mount and patches in the doors. Nearly all the sheet metal parts are ready for primer and finish sanding. Leaf spring mount (before and after) Panhard rod mount (before and after) See also Post-blast body assessment. Door repairs Bonnet......
