Caulfield Jag Service - S-Type Rebuild

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S TYPE JAGUAR REBUILD

The criteria for this S type is to be a car which can be driven daily with some of the creature comforts, but still retain the classic look of the magnificent S type.

This car will be going back to England as soon as it is finished, proving we can build cars in this country which can compete with anything in the world.

The specification sheet for this lovely classic includes:-

Air conditioning

5 Speed Manual Transmission

Rack and pinion power steering.

Original Jaguar seats with picnic tables.

Refurbished woodwork

Unleaded 4.2 engine

Programmable engine management system.

Opalescent Blue 2 pack paint

Dark blue leather interior

Wire wheels.

Keep watching this page for updated photos & story of this car's progress.

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The donor vehicle for this project is in very good condition and will make a

sensational base for this project. We carefully stripped and boxed all the parts

for the car and then sent the body shell off to the bead blasters to find out what

we really had under the paintwork.

Luckily as can be seen once the paint was removed we ended up with a great

body shell with very little rust. We now carry out modifications to fit power

steering, electric windows and other updates before the body heads to the

body shop. At the body shop, rust sections are cut out and new hand made

panels welded into place and lead loaded. As sections are repaired they are

coated with primer to avoid any surface rust on the bare panels.

While the bodywork is being done, its time to start on the mechanicals. First of all we dummy assemble the short stud 4.2 engine with all additional brackets and modifications done to accept air conditioning, power steering and fuel injection. The engine is then stripped and sent for machining.

The inlet manifold is modified to accept fuel injectors and other sensors.

New heater pipes are made and all parts organised for painting or powder coating.

After machining its time to start the meticulous job of assembling the engine.

Every clearance is checked and all alloy components wet blasted to give a brand new appearance, and all other components carefully painted or polished.

The front end is having larger ventilated discs and 4 spot callipers fitted as well as rack and pinion power steering. The wire wheels being fitted are slightly wider

than standard so again we will dummy assemble the complete front end to ensure we will end up with correct alignment specifications and every thing fits correctly before final painting and powder coating.

The rear end is also fully dismantled, the diff stripped and all bearings replaced and all components replaced or reconditioned including brake callipers, discs, shockers, universals and bushes.