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Jaguar E-Type Project – SOLD! – 1966 Fixed-Head Coupe

Posted on January 3, 2015 by admin

1966 Fixed-Head Coupe Project – SOLD! Well, I FINALLY found her a good home – wait, scratch that, a GREAT home! This project is going to a Father & Son team in Florida – we will be dropping it off … Continue reading →

Restored 1966 E-Type OTS – You Only Live Once!

Posted on January 3, 2015 by admin

What a GREAT E-Type! If you’ve ever wished you could just go back in time and buy one new, then this is the car for you – she is READY TO GO! This E-Type was recently restored by my customer … Continue reading →

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Series 1 E-Type Bonnet Project – Part 2 – Assembly & Primer

Posted on December 30, 2014 by admin

In the second half of this blog entry, you’ll see photos of what the finished product from Monocoque Metalworks looks like. In my somewhat biased opinion, you simply cannot have a bonnet better than what is shown in these photos … Continue reading →

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Series 1 E-Type Bonnet Project – Part 1 – Metalwork

Posted on December 30, 2014 by admin

These are photos of yet another Series 1 bonnet that was restored here this Fall. This bonnet was a very good representation of an “average” original bonnet being restored – it had some accident damage and some rust – all … Continue reading →

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Series 1.5 E-Type Bonnet Repair & Headlamp Conversion

Posted on December 30, 2014 by admin

As I mentioned earlier, we restored several bonnets this Fall in our effort to “clear the decks” and prepare to be locked in for the Winter restoring body shells. This bonnet was completed in November. The owner was a long-time … Continue reading →

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The E-Type Club – JOIN IT!

Posted on December 26, 2014 by admin

I know it’s a day AFTER Christmas, but Happy Holidays to you and yours! I hope you all had a great year, and wish you all the best for 2015! I actually did manage to stay out of the shop … Continue reading →

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E-Type Bonnet Side Flange Repair

Posted on December 6, 2014 by admin

Fall was the season of bonnets around here – we cranked out FOUR complete bonnet restorations in October and November among the other work going on – that’s alot of bonnets in a short time! This particular bonnet was a … Continue reading →

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Where there’s a will – there’s a WAY!

Posted on December 6, 2014 by admin

Well, it’s been another year since we last checked in on this project, and to be honest, I kind of forgot about it… I received some updated photos from Richard in the UK, and needless to say – once again, … Continue reading →

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French Barn Find – You HAVE to see this!

Posted on December 6, 2014 by admin

Well, everyone loves a good barn find, but this is right up there with the best of them! My father sent me an email about this, and I just have to share it! Disclaimer: I am just blatantly copying the … Continue reading →

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Monocoque Metalworks Holiday Sale!

Posted on December 1, 2014 by admin

Everyone else seems to be having a big sale this time of year – In the past few days, I have heard Black Friday, Black Saturday, Black Sunday, and Cyber Monday! Give me a break… I am in the holiday … Continue reading →

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Holiday Doorbuster!

Posted on November 23, 2014 by admin

You hear the word “Doorbuster” this time of year referring to all of the Black Friday sales, etc. Around here last week, it meant a little something different…

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E-Type parts that I need!

Posted on November 23, 2014 by admin

If you’re a frequent reader, you know that I am on a lifelong mission to repent for all of the E-types we parted out at the shop where I worked as a kid… If I had to guess I would … Continue reading →

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Restoring THREE E-Type Bonnet Lower Valances!

Posted on November 23, 2014 by admin

This blog shows no less than THREE E-Type Bonnet lower valances being restored but smoothing and repairing the outer skin, and replacing the rear main support member with a new piece. This is a GREAT way to save your lower … Continue reading →

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The Adventure Continues!

Posted on October 23, 2014 by admin

I’ve been looking forward to getting the maroon shell completed and out the door all Summer – we need space SO bad! The customer who purchased the maroon shell had a Series 1.5 roadster in Colorado. They purchased the maroon … Continue reading →

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Adding Metal to the rear edge of an E-Type Bonnet

Posted on October 22, 2014 by admin

Sometimes, it’s just unavoidable… When we last spoke about this project, the bonnet was on and perfectly aligned, but 5/8″ too short on one side – even though on that side, the lower edge of the wing was ALREADY behind … Continue reading →

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