{"id":7640,"date":"2014-02-09T00:00:30","date_gmt":"2014-02-09T05:00:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.monocoque-metalworks.com\/main\/?p=7640"},"modified":"2014-02-25T11:25:11","modified_gmt":"2014-02-25T16:25:11","slug":"1962-e-type-roadster-project-for-sale","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.monocoque-metalworks.com\/main\/2014\/02\/1962-e-type-roadster-project-for-sale\/","title":{"rendered":"1962 E-Type Roadster Project for sale"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sale Pending<\/span><\/strong> – it looks like someone is ready to take the plunge on this one – a deposit is in the mail!\u00a0 I will keep you posted on this car, and hopefully be able to post photos of the restoration as it progresses! – Chuck<\/p>\n

I have had alot of interest in this project, but so far, no one has taken the plunge.\u00a0 This is probably due to the fact that it really is a “come and get it” type of project, and the weather has been HORRIBLE here – lots of snow.\u00a0 A couple of different shops that build and sell E-Types have shown great interest, so that could change fast – they usually call and say something like, “Hey – what is your schedule like tomorrow?\u00a0 I want to come get that roadster project.”
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Also, the fact that there are no photos is daunting for alot of people, and so I will try to get some when things warm up a bit, but like I have told many people, “If I go to all the trouble to pull it all back here and arrange it into a pile that resembles an E-Type, the price goes up!”\u00a0 I could see a photo shoot taking me a full day, and I am already working 7 days (and nights) a week!
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In the meantime, I continue to gather up parts to make this more complete – since I first posted this, I have added an excellent pair of Series 1 door latches for the doors and body, and also the complete air trumpet, snorkel, and air cleaner setup – also in great shape!<\/span><\/p>\n

Make no mistake – this is a basket case and it needs alot of work.\u00a0 But I honestly believe that time is running out to get into a Series 1 roadster project – at any price.\u00a0 Give me a ring if you’re interested – because another problem is developing – the ore parts I gather for it, the more I want to keep it for myself! – Chuck<\/span><\/p>\n

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Here is a new E-Type “project car” that I just put up for sale on the “E-Types For Sale & Wanted” page.\u00a0 I guess this is part of my latest effort to slim things down a bit around here, and get more organized and streamlined – I NEED SPACE! – if I don’t get moved into the new shop this year I’m going to go crazy!<\/p>\n

1962 Open Two-Seater – AVAILABLE!<\/span><\/h2>\n

This one is beginning to come together as a complete project, and so it’s time to put it on here and start out finding her a good home.\u00a0 There are not any photos, as this exists currently as several “piles” and a checklist of what I do and do not have.\u00a0 I’d jump on it if you’re interested, though, as I don’t expect a 3.8 roadster project to last long – they are almost IMPOSSIBLE to find now!<\/strong><\/p>\n

This car is another example of “parting out in reverse” – being assembled from pieces of several incomplete projects we have taken in over the years.\u00a0 This one finally hit “critical mass” lately so that we can now piece together the complete car.<\/p>\n

Build date of the chassis number is July 1st, 1962 – it is a non-numbers matching project.\u00a0 I do not have a title but the chassis number is clean – I may be able to get a title for it, or I could sell with a bill of sale only.\u00a0 Includes:<\/p>\n

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  • Body Shell <\/span><\/strong>– Restorable body shell – currently in two halves, but those halves are solid where it counts!\u00a0 You will need the usual – full floors, inner and outer sills, boot floor, etc. – BUT…<\/li>\n
  • NEW Panels!<\/span><\/strong> – Project will include EVERY SINGLE body panel that we make here that the restoration of the body shell requires – NEW!\u00a0 Including, but not limited to:\u00a0 all sill closing panels and gussets, new crossmember, rear lower bulkhead, all tunnel panels, heater box repair panels, aluminum engine and radiator shields, etc.<\/li>\n
  • Doors & Decklid<\/span> <\/strong>– Restorable OTS doors (project will include NEW door skins and lower door shell repair panels) and hinges, very good decklid and hinges (and latches), and perfect OTS fuel lid and hinge.<\/li>\n
  • Series 1 Bonnet<\/span><\/strong> – Restorable bonnet pieces – excellent center section and wings, solid inner valances and lower valance, and all NEW inner panels and flanges.<\/li>\n
  • Top Frame<\/span><\/strong> – Complete and correct Series 1 convertible top (hood) frame in good restorable condition.\u00a0 Includes latches, mounts, and original hardtop brackets.<\/li>\n
  • Engine<\/span><\/strong> – Free-turning, rebuildable 3.8 engine.\u00a0 Includes correct E-Type oil sump, baffle,\u00a0 and pickup, E-type oil filter housing, smooth cam covers in good condition, 3.8 flywheel, etc.<\/li>\n
  • Triple Carbs<\/span><\/strong> – Complete and correct 3.8 E-Type intake manifold, carburetors (E-Type HD8’s), and linkage setup<\/li>\n
  • Exhaust<\/span><\/strong> – E-Type exhaust manifolds<\/li>\n
  • Suspension<\/span><\/strong> – Complete front and rear E-Type suspension in good condition – third member is tight 3.54:1 positraction unit<\/li>\n
  • Steering<\/span><\/strong> – Correct, Straight and restorable manual steering rack, plus the correct solid steering column\/shaft up to the firewall with both knuckles<\/li>\n
  • Frame rails<\/span><\/strong> – Complete engine frame set (condition is questionable on side frames) with original picture frame with this number stamped, and good bonnet carrier bracket<\/li>\n
  • Brakes<\/span><\/strong> – Complete 3.8 E-type braking system – pedal box with bellows, front and rear calipers, handbrake calipers, handbrake lever, reservoir bottles, etc.<\/li>\n
  • Instruments<\/span><\/strong> – Complete dash assembly with all gauges and switches<\/li>\n
  • Interior<\/span><\/strong> – Complete dot-pattern aluminum pieces with NEW steel center console, 3.8 radio console, ashtray, etc., aluminum dot radio, shifter, and center console pieces, etc.<\/li>\n
  • Lighting<\/span><\/strong> – all 4 signal lamp assemblies (rears are correct roadster units) with good lenses, complete reverse lamp assembly, interior lamp assembly, and covered headlamp chrome (no headlamp glass…)<\/li>\n
  • Chrome<\/span><\/strong> – Most chrome, good outer and inner door and window handles, motif bar, rear bonnet grill, SOME bumpers and over-riders, etc.<\/li>\n
  • Accessories<\/span><\/strong> – Original and correct glass washer bottle with motor and bracket, complete wiper setup including motor (dated 10-61), linkage, rack, and arms, also correct early style Series 1 heater assembly.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    What’s missing currently.\u00a0 Here are the “major” pieces that are currently “missing” – but if you read on, you’ll see that most of them are things that you ALWAYS buy new, or you DO NOT want anyway for a car you intend to drive.\u00a0 If you prefer the original components, I can dig them up from one of many sources I have for used parts:<\/p>\n