1956 XK 140 DHC Full Concours Restoration
After strip down and rust repair, body gets epoxy primerd
Front View
Body removed from frame , sitting on custom jig
Just back from paint shop
Already looking gorgeous in Jaguar "Indigo Blue"
Chassis and suspension Rebuild
Front suspension being assembled with all new components
Chassis Finished
Wilwood disc brake upgrade installed on powder coated chassis
Body being lowered on chassis
Heavy lifting almost done
Rebuilt engine installed
re-porcelained exhaust manifolds on "C" Type head
New Cloth wiring harness
Rebuilt and new electrical componets
Five Speed Tremec Gearbox in
Aluminum flywheel was installed with new borg & Beck clutch for faster reving. 5th gear in trans is .073 ratio overdrive
Outside on four wheels
Starting to look like a car
New Burled Walnut Veneers
Expensive, but worth it!
Inner fenders and Brakes
Body brackets are shimed, new stainless steel exhaust mounted. All body supports, bumper brackets, etc. powder coated. New shocks installed
Engine in Place
Carbs rebuilt all hardware cad or nickel plated
Doors and windows coming together
Frames all re-chromed with new tempered side and vent glass installed with new moulded rubber. Window winders rebuilt
Engine Bay almost Completed
New alloy radiator installed with original "stockinet" finish hoses and "Cheeny" hose clamps. Proper date coded Lucas electricals all in. New aluminum core radiator now installed
Dash and Gauges installed
All gauges rebuilt, new floor boards in, all rechromed trim pieces installed.
New windshield glasses installed with re-plated chrome trims, what a job!
New windshield glasses installed with re-plated chrome trims, what a job!
Bumpers, lights, and trim on
New Lucas foglights, "J" headlights and all new re-plated chrome installed
Top Frame with new wood
Powder coated and with all new top bows
Upholstery and Top
Wilton carpets, all correct materials for interior
Seats installed
Connelly leather over new drilled foam cushions for maximum comfort
Navy Canvas top
Installation of the original chromed lead top beadings takes over 8 hours of labor!
Finally almost done
Very Elegant with date of manufacture 1956 California Plates
View from Front
All it needs now is a long road test!