Jensen Interceptor Restoration
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My boss (who was a very good looking playboy) had a brand new Mk 3 Interceptor in 1973 in pale yellow, I drove one of his firms vans as a spotty teenager.
One day I plucked up the courage to knock on his office door.
I went in and he said "What can I do for you Wacky?"
"I said, "Well, I've come to see if I can have a pay rise of a couple of pounds a week up to £19?"
He said "Sorry, no can do Wack, if I give you an increase, everyone will want one, and then how will I be able to afford to put petrol in my Jensen?"
I started to trudge out feeling dejected, and as I got near the door he said:- "OK, I'll give you an extra £5, but don't tell anyone else"...with a glint in his eye.
Beautiful car. TVA 868.
One day I plucked up the courage to knock on his office door.
I went in and he said "What can I do for you Wacky?"
"I said, "Well, I've come to see if I can have a pay rise of a couple of pounds a week up to £19?"
He said "Sorry, no can do Wack, if I give you an increase, everyone will want one, and then how will I be able to afford to put petrol in my Jensen?"
I started to trudge out feeling dejected, and as I got near the door he said:- "OK, I'll give you an extra £5, but don't tell anyone else"...with a glint in his eye.
Beautiful car. TVA 868.
Went to see the car on Friday and the outer rear panel is now finished. Very happy!
Work has now begun on the nearside inner sill. Repairs will also be needed at the bottom of the a-pillar due to some heavy rot, although
it seems worse than it actually is.
The remaining parts of the nearside wing will be removed in due course once work on the sill is completed.
Work has now begun on the nearside inner sill. Repairs will also be needed at the bottom of the a-pillar due to some heavy rot, although
it seems worse than it actually is.
The remaining parts of the nearside wing will be removed in due course once work on the sill is completed.
The nearside inner sill is now in place and the outer sill is being fitted next week.
Work on the bottom of the a-pillar and air collection box is also nearing completion.
New toe boxes on the nearside and offside will also be going on in due course.
Work on the bottom of the a-pillar and air collection box is also nearing completion.
New toe boxes on the nearside and offside will also be going on in due course.
Edited by Arcnewal on Sunday 16th April 08:47
This is looking really good, it must be wonderful to see the progress!
I passed up an Interceptor 10 years ago when they at the low point - even then it was obvious it would be a multi-year project for deep pockets - seeing these kind of projects reminds me that I was both correct and incorrect in my assertion. The end result is going to be superb!
I passed up an Interceptor 10 years ago when they at the low point - even then it was obvious it would be a multi-year project for deep pockets - seeing these kind of projects reminds me that I was both correct and incorrect in my assertion. The end result is going to be superb!
The inner and outer sill are now both finished on the nearside. Work has started on the front end, repair wings, top panel etc.
The nearside toe box was down to be replaced but had more good metal on it than bad, so a piece was fabricated and welded in.
Both mudshield brackets on the offside and nearside are now on.
The nearside headlight panel and front valance are now on. Top panel and repair section to the top of the nearside wing will be finished next week.
The nearside toe box was down to be replaced but had more good metal on it than bad, so a piece was fabricated and welded in.
Both mudshield brackets on the offside and nearside are now on.
The nearside headlight panel and front valance are now on. Top panel and repair section to the top of the nearside wing will be finished next week.
Good to see a company doing a good job of welding on the car, change from the usual complaints about shoddy expensive work.
I thought of buying one of these way back but decided to buy a 107 Merc instead, wish I had picked the Jensen now, they were reasonably priced then.
Wonder where the wheeler dealers interceptor is now, anyone know?
Bookmarked this for future viewing more please!
I thought of buying one of these way back but decided to buy a 107 Merc instead, wish I had picked the Jensen now, they were reasonably priced then.
Wonder where the wheeler dealers interceptor is now, anyone know?
Bookmarked this for future viewing more please!
Just a few other bits and pieces such as bumper bracket holes etc and sorting out the door bottoms and the welding and fabrication will be finished, then onto the next job . . .
The car was pushed out on Friday so we could get some decent photos. Quite unbelievable how much lead is on them.
The car was pushed out on Friday so we could get some decent photos. Quite unbelievable how much lead is on them.
Been a bit quiet on here of late due to summer holidays, days out etc.
The fuel tanks now removed and have begun cleaning / rubbing down the rear end underneath. It's virtually ready to be re-undersealed next week.
The front seats have now had new seat webs and foams fitted by the trimmers. Just waiting on the rear seat squabs now which are both having the same treatment.
The fuel tanks now removed and have begun cleaning / rubbing down the rear end underneath. It's virtually ready to be re-undersealed next week.
The front seats have now had new seat webs and foams fitted by the trimmers. Just waiting on the rear seat squabs now which are both having the same treatment.
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