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