This leads to a certain amount of what I call “fettling” in order to get the replacement parts to fit. So it is understandably difficult for the fabricator of a reproduction part to sell a single item that universally fits. The video series on Monocoque-Metalworks Youtube channel addresses some of these issues. There were also minor changes made during production to parts that were subtle enough to not require that a new part number be established but still significant when you are trying to get things to line up. There are many sources that will tell you that these cars were basically hand built and that no two cars are exactly alike. For instance, the bonnet center section I purchased from them came from Poland.Ĭomplaints about fitment will invariably arise. I think SNG Barratt has also developed relationships with 3 rd party fabricators. That said, has a pretty good selection of pieces that they fabricate themselves at their shop in Maryland. Martin Robey has a certain negative reputation for timeliness and fitment but to a large extent they are the only major player for replacement panels. If you look at their on-line catalog, a lot of items are listed for purchase. A firm in the UK by the name of Martin Robey has apparently acquired the original molds from Jaguar. Many of the panels in the list above that tend to require replacement are still being produced. Probably not cost effective but it can be done. There are a few firms, mostly in the UK, that can build you an entire E-Type body shell from scratch. As the number of clean rust free project cars dwindle, it is somewhat inevitable that body work will be required. Basically the lower 1/3 of the car! In addition, all 4 sides of the car may have been exposed to collision damage, poorly repaired. My efforts in this regard will be instructive to describe how this process may go for you or your body man.Īreas of the E-Type that are prone to rust are the entire floor section, the “sills” (the rounded box sections under the doors), the lower part of the doors, the boot floor, and the front and rear wheel wells. In my case, I had found that the bonnet center section needed to be replaced with an aftermarket product. When I left off in Part 7, we talked about bare metal paint jobs.
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