Jensen Interceptor, with a twist
Discussion
This thread is intended to be the story of this whole build. Inspired by the Jensen Viperceptor we wanted to make a modern looking Jensen, but still use the original engine and gearbox and also give the car subtle engineering upgrades.
Both front and rear arches have been flared, the stainless trim at the bottom has also gone and replaced by metal.
Hand made front valance, looks the same as the original just deeper.
Hand made headlight surrounds.
Yes, they are Dodge Challenger Headlights. A whole new grill will need to be made, also undecided on whether to put a wire mesh in the front valance or grill slats to match the grill?
Both front and rear arches have been flared, the stainless trim at the bottom has also gone and replaced by metal.
Hand made front valance, looks the same as the original just deeper.
Hand made headlight surrounds.
Yes, they are Dodge Challenger Headlights. A whole new grill will need to be made, also undecided on whether to put a wire mesh in the front valance or grill slats to match the grill?
Edited by JensenProject on Wednesday 30th April 11:36
biscione said:
I have a feeling this is going to be epic.
Never forget the first time I saw an interceptor in the flesh. The rumble it made was EPIC!
They sound great don't they, a real throaty noise.Never forget the first time I saw an interceptor in the flesh. The rumble it made was EPIC!
Codswallop said:
The challenger headlights look mean 
We were going to use Chrysler 300C headlights, however, they just didn't seem to go with the front end plus they looked too big. 
DS3R said:
More please,
More please,
More please
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Soon!! More please,
More please
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Mavic82 said:
Look forward to seeing more, been thinking of a similar project all be it with a modern suspension update and alloy block Chevy engine.
Tea made, biscuits ready, bring it on.
I assume you'll be looking to use a modern GM engine? Personally I'd love to put a modern 440 Hemi in one, but saying that the original 440 can easily be rebuilt to over 600bhp. Tea made, biscuits ready, bring it on.
Here's a picture of the side taken a good few weeks back.
CamMoreRon said:
Good job you didn't because it looks awful! The Challenger lights suit it so much better. 
Totally agree with you on that. Am also toying with the idea of upgrading the headlights to Angels, I think they'd look great.Mavic82 said:
Indeed immediate thought was modern hemisphere to keep the Chrysler link but the modern GM engines are so readily available and I have some knowledge of them already.
I am some way off a build yet so watch yours with great interest. Are you leaving the back end suspension standard?
I have considered an independent set-up but for now it will remain more or less the same, however, the springs and shocks will be replaced for uprated ones. I am some way off a build yet so watch yours with great interest. Are you leaving the back end suspension standard?
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