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I recently had the need to purchase an enclosed “car hauler” trailer to transport my “trailer queen” i.e. my 1963 Jaguar E-Type. For the last 15 years, I have been using a 17′ open trailer to haul my track car to track events. This was fine for a track car but not acceptable for my … Continue reading
On my way back from a family reunion near Montreal, I took the time to stop in Philadelphia at the Simeone Museum. From their literature: “Founded in 2008 by the legendary neurosurgeon and car collector Dr. Frederick Simeone … whose mission is to educate the public on the beneficial effects of the Spirit of Competition.” … Continue reading
Recently I had the opportunity to visit S&H Chrome Plating and Powder Coating, located just north of Nashville, TN. I was there to pick up a large number of pieces for my 1963 Jaguar E-Type FHC restoration. S&H has been in business since the 1970’s. It is currently owned and operated by brothers Jake and … Continue reading
I was visiting my son in Seattle last week and took the opportunity to visit Matt Wittmier at RW Auto Classics in nearby Snohomish, WA. I was not aware of this business until recently, when I got a hit on the internet for an obscure part I needed for the restoration of my 1963 Jaguar … Continue reading
I suspect that just about anybody that has owned a car with SU (Skinners Union) carburators knows of Joe Curto. As far as I am concerned, he is a living legend when it comes to knowledge and service for SU carburators. I have spoken to him on the phone many times over the years and … Continue reading
My good friend Leslie forwarded an email to me recently with a link to an advert for a Bugeye Sprite. I called her and, among other things, suggested she could buy the best early Miata on the planet for about 2/3’s the money. She simply said “My father owned one.” Well, there you go. One … Continue reading
I had the pleasure of meeting Dr. Tom Haddock this week. He was at the Coventry Foundation in Columbia, SC to do some research. I feel mildly guilty as I think he was distracted by fan boys like me but he was very gracious in talking with me. Dr. Haddock is the co-author of the … Continue reading
This retrospective was written by Robert “Dave” Wardale for the Jaguar Journal. With his permission, I am reprinting it here. Dave is currently retired, lives in western Pennsylvania, and tinkers on his 1988 Jaguar XJ-SC. You say you have mechanical aptitude” said the interviewer, “Well, I may have something for you. Not far from where … Continue reading
Last week I was driving back from Boston to NC and had an opportunity to stop at Monocouque Metalworks, owned and operated by Chuck Hadley. The main reason for my stop was to pick up a pair of bucket seat frames for the 63 FHC restoration. But I was also just interested in checking out … Continue reading
As I discussed in my post about bonnet profiles I went to visit the Coventry Foundation in Columbia, SC and found a really helpful drawing. While I was there, I cruised their used parts. I picked up a Mossbox and some sheetmetal pieces for the bonnet. Unfortunately, they did not have any cross hatch pattern … Continue reading
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