1954 MK7 Jaguar

[bryankiwi]

update on the project, I had to get some new wheels for the frame table, so instead of buying them I went to my old work (alloy yachts) which has closed it gates and got a old work bench that had wheels on for two boxes of beer, down here to get caster wheels to take 800 plus Kgs it would cost you about $150 each, so I was happy with this deal , once I got the wheels on the frame table I could drop the chassis down and out and then put the body on the table, now the the frame is out from the body I can start setting up the running gear, LS1 and a 6 speed are to be fitted,

[DanStokes]

A major step forward. Love to see this coming along. And a great deal on the wheels!

Dan

[silver_bullet]

Nice score Bryan!

[bryankiwi]

No update so far, I got a LS1 and a 6 speed manual for a good price, then I had it shipped from Aus,😃 it landed 3 weeks ago and I still have been able to pick it up, gov paper work 😡

[DanStokes]

Damn Auzzies...... Or maybe damn Kiwis?

Hope that resolves soon.

Dan

[RideTech_Ryan]

Glad to see more progress on this. Good luck with the engine and trans. Hopefully you will get it soon so you can start mock up.

[silver_bullet]

hopefully there is a light at the end of the political quagmire!

[bryankiwi]

Guess what, I was aloud to pick up my motor and box today, LS1 and a T56, this is going to make the old girl get up and go, so now the hard work will start and that is fitting and getting it all lined up

[DanStokes]

Excellent! Now begins my favorite part.

Dan

[silver_bullet]

great!!

[bryankiwi]

and so it begins, a LS1 an T56 6speed gearbox in a MK7 Jag

[DanStokes]

Cool that you sprung the drivetrain out of jail!

I've forgotten - is the Jag RHD? Either way it seems to fit reasonably well if the steering and exhaust will play nicely in a limited area. Please keep the updates coming.

Dan

[bryankiwi]

Hi Dan, yes she is RHD, steering I think will be fine, but exhaust will be fiddly, this is the put I have not been looking forward to

[DanStokes]

On the Volvo I was able to fit in a set of Mustang shorties but I had to modify 1 tube on the driver's (left) side to clear the steering shaft. I tacked the modified pipe in place and took it to a local guy with a TIG to finish weld it. Anyhow, it now fits well. Hope you can find a similar solution - pretty painless.

Dan

[Deaf Bob]

What are those green blobs at the end of the frame rails? .
Dang, they sure are beeg!