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E-Type Forward Bulkhead “Firewall” Repair Panels

Many years ago, I began patterning and fabricating parts for building complete NEW E-Type forward bulkheads.  Unfortunately, the whole project went WAY onto the back burner when Monocoque Metalworks really took off… Soon, we are going to finish that goal, … Continue reading

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And you thought YOUR Jaguar had rust!!!

Recently I ran across a couple of things that were too good not to share with you… The first was a set of photos that were texted to me from a gentleman in Florida of a couple of “rough” bonnets…  … Continue reading

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E-Type Rescue – my favorite hobby…

Right in the middle of the building of the new shop, I got a call about an abandoned E-Type project.  It was also about one day after I proclaimed to Brent and Janie that I have WAY too much stuff … Continue reading

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Holiday Fun in the Family E-Type!

When I was a kid (I start off alot of stories like that…), in addition to driving my E-Type and working at the Jag shop, my father and I got into 1920’s antique cars pretty heavy for a while.  We … Continue reading

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Driven By Disruption!

Early this year, I found a ’65 Roadster for my customer and friend Shaun Saunders in Scottsdale, AZ.  He is always looking for good restoration candidates, which will eventually be sent to the RM Auctions in Scottsdale, AZ and Monterey, … Continue reading

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Converting a Series 2 wing to Series 1

Before we show more of the whole “new shop” thing, let’s get back to some metalworking, shall we? By the way – this work was done in the NEW shop – check out how clean and nice the bench is!  … Continue reading

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Moving TONS of stuff into the new shop!

Hello Again! Yes – I’m still here! Sorry it has been AGES since I last put up a blog entry, but there has been ALOT going on! When I last posted on here, we had just completed construction (for the … Continue reading

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Hershey 2015 – Day Two

Last year, I was only able to get one day in at Hershey because after Wednesday, it POURED! This year, the second day was even better than the first.  I have not been that content and satisfied in years – … Continue reading

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Hershey 2015 – Day One

Here are the photos from Hershey this year – it was a WELL DESERVED couple of days “off” for me, and the weather was absolutely spectacular! Honestly, Hershey is truly heaven on earth for car guys like me, and I … Continue reading

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Building the new shop – going ALL IN!

Here are some photos of the shop starting from the first day I saw the space, until our restoration and build out of the building was completed. We contracted out the drywall work, installation of the metal ceiling, framing of … Continue reading

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The new Shop is Ready! – well, almost…

OK – we are JUST about finished with the build out of the new shop – but things just couldn’t wait any longer, so we have already started moving in as of early last week. Over the past few days, … Continue reading

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Sweat Equity…

Well, I’m always telling you guys how busy I am – I feel like I am either saying or writing, “Sorry, it’s just really busy here.”  ALL THE TIME over the past few years… Well, that was just a JOKE … Continue reading

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Jaguar E-Type Roadster (OTS) – Restored and Ready – SOLD!

1968 Jaguar E-Type Roadster – SOLD! About 3 weeks after I wrote this up for George, a gentleman in Long Island, NY read through this blog, called George, drove down to see the car on a crisp late Summer day, … Continue reading

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1970 Jaguar E-Type FHC Project – SOLD!

1970 E-Type Fixed-Head Coupe – SOLD! She’s SOLD – and once again, headed back to where she was born – the UK.  Thank you for your purchase, Julian – MUCH appreciated! We recently acquired this 1970, Series 2, E-Type Fixed-Head … Continue reading

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E-Type Bonnet Repair – ANY Piece you need!

Earlier this Summer we filled a couple of parts orders that included some custom bonnet repair panels, and so I thought I would do a blog entry on that that shows you just what we can do here to help … Continue reading

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