Jaguar xjc 4.2

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RobXjcoupe

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90 months

Friday 25th October 2019
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For a while I’ve been looking for a pair of reasonably priced early series 1 xj6 reverse light lenses with the red reflector fitted to them.

Managed to buy a pair attached to the chrome base units. smile

Now I can remove the naff looking series 2 reflectors under the tail lights

Aluminati

2,474 posts

57 months

Friday 25th October 2019
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The devils in the detail. cool

RobXjcoupe

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Friday 25th October 2019
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Aluminati said:
The devils in the detail. cool
I hope so smile

Wheelbrace

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86 months

Saturday 26th October 2019
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Looking back over the thread I see you made your own compressor for the front springs.

Is there any chance you could post a few more details or pictures of how you did this, please?

Thanks

Dave

RobXjcoupe

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Saturday 26th October 2019
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Wheelbrace said:
Looking back over the thread I see you made your own compressor for the front springs.

Is there any chance you could post a few more details or pictures of how you did this, please?

Thanks

Dave
Ok, any specific details you are after? It was quite a simple tool to make. The only bit I found that needed adjustment was the angled tube to fit under the spring pan so as to remove the spring pan securing bolts. That angle changes as you compress so it was finding the best compromise. The stud I used was high tensile. My springs were 500lb uprated and shorter and the tool squished the spring with ease. I’ll get some pictures posted later smile

RobXjcoupe

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Saturday 26th October 2019
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Above are the 3 parts I made

The spacer tube with the angle one end which is similar to the uncompressed suspension arm. I think it’s 15 degrees can’t actually remember specifically.

Then wind up and down handle. I put a diameter on the inside to locate and centralise the tube. The clearance hole in the middle of the tube allows the stud to change angle as the spring pan is compressed.






Lastly the studding bar. High tensile m16. Two nuts one end to lock in place. They locate right through the onto the front suspension subframe. I already had the subframe removed so located top to bottom. If removing the spring with the subframe still bolted to the car the stud will need to be located from bottom to top then run the two nuts on before winding up the tube via the handle. Does that make sense?
Also I need to make a nylon pad to sit the angled tube on when I reassemble so as I don’t scratch or mark the surface of from the freshly painted spring pans.



Wheelbrace

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86 months

Sunday 27th October 2019
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Thanks for that.

It all makes sense to me.

I've been looking for ages to see if I can find an original tool and they occasionally turn up on Ebay but they go for way over £300.

Looks like I will end up fabricating something myself.


RobXjcoupe

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Sunday 27th October 2019
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Wheelbrace said:
Thanks for that.

It all makes sense to me.

I've been looking for ages to see if I can find an original tool and they occasionally turn up on Ebay but they go for way over £300.

Looks like I will end up fabricating something myself.
Your welcome, it’s the same reason I made my own spring compressor.

RobXjcoupe

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Tuesday 29th October 2019
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Made a couple of brackets to mount the rear axle anti-roll bar.



Above shows where to mount the brackets on a series xj. Dimensions to make the bracket are taken from the original roll bar clamps and measuring the height of the bulkhead flange that is specific to your own car.
The drawing above was supplied by simply Performance Jaguar

RobXjcoupe

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Thursday 31st October 2019
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These are the actual brackets I’ve made to secure the original jaguar rear anti roll bar mounts

Happy Jim

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238 months

Thursday 31st October 2019
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Are those mounts going to be butch enough? the ARB will have a fair bit of force shoved through it.

Rgds

Jim

RobXjcoupe

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Thursday 31st October 2019
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Happy Jim said:
Are those mounts going to be butch enough? the ARB will have a fair bit of force shoved through it.

Rgds

Jim
I’ve used 3mm thick plate the same as the original brackets. The securing bolts and studs are m10 and not shown are the reinforcement plates also 3mm stock that are welded onto the other side of the bulkhead. So all is good smile
If anything the trailing arm brackets the drop links mount to are only 1mm thick. They are jaguar original and would say are the possible weak spot

RoadRunner220

940 posts

192 months

Thursday 31st October 2019
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Such cool cars these, can't wait to see it come together after the level of work that has been involved.

RobXjcoupe

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Friday 1st November 2019
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RoadRunner220 said:
Such cool cars these, can't wait to see it come together after the level of work that has been involved.
Myself included, running out of places indoors storing clean restored parts before final assembly smile

RobXjcoupe

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Wednesday 6th November 2019
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Window mechanisms have had an overhaul. Just a degrease/clean, no shot blasting or painting. The larger mechanisms had virtually seized, I just simply oiled the pivots and they move lovely now. The parts above will have the motors bolted to them. There are other bits to the mechanisms but currently still in storage where the body is being repaired.
Until I visit the body shop I have the heater box to dismantle to check the condition of the interior heater matrix/radiator. Not looking forward to that as it’s a bit of a beast lol but it needs doing. It’s not the sort of thing to find it’s leaking once the car is fully assembled

RobXjcoupe

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Thursday 7th November 2019
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Couple of wheel styles I’m liking but not the price.
I prefer the look of chunky easy clean spokes, they would also show the outboard rear disc axle nicely.
The five spoke wheel is possibly a kind of period design, more common possibly on an American car. The design would give a deeper dish than the 6 spoke design, which looks more British.

CharlesdeGaulle

26,089 posts

179 months

Thursday 7th November 2019
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After all the wonderful work you've done on this car, are they the best out there? Both look pretty horrid to me and your car will deserve something better.

Nincompoop

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184 months

Thursday 7th November 2019
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I do like the six spokers more than the fives, Rob.

The father of a chum of mine ran a lovely Series 1 XJ for years and had painted Wolfraces on it, which looked remarkably good. May be a cheaper (and period) option for you?

RobXjcoupe

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Thursday 7th November 2019
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CharlesdeGaulle said:
After all the wonderful work you've done on this car, are they the best out there? Both look pretty horrid to me and your car will deserve something better.
Do you have any ideas for a different design? It’s quite difficult choosing tbh

RobXjcoupe

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Thursday 7th November 2019
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Nincompoop said:
I do like the six spokers more than the fives, Rob.

The father of a chum of mine ran a lovely Series 1 XJ for years and had painted Wolfraces on it, which looked remarkably good. May be a cheaper (and period) option for you?
Slot mags are a little too solid a design to show the rear disc conversion but I see where you are coming from. smile