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Maserati Levante?

The tile corbels on the eaves are a neat touch.

I'm pretty sure Marley do a red clay pantile that will go down to a 13 degree pitch if that's what you're after.

Looking good Hugh. Are you carrying the Marley tiles through onto the extension?

Wow. Looks amazing Chris! Can't wait to see it in the flesh. Am I expecting to see stripes like this....?

A tennis ball on a length of string from the ceiling so it touches the windscreen when you are in far enough or a piece of 3x2 timber bolted to the floor as a stop for the tyres maybe? That or just handbrake it in backwards in a cloud of smoking rubber.

Congratulations Chris, really glad you got it sorted. Looking forward to seeing the Mustaaaang.................. And you of course . I'm hoping your visit will coincide with starting the car up so I can use your skills posting a video up to keep Doogy happy. Once again really pleased for you and love the colour.

Hi Chris, am I reading this that no deposit was or has subsequently been left? What about contacting Audi Finance direct to cancel? Hope you get it sorted mate, I know how much you put into decisions like this. Also hope you're popping round to see me in a Mustaaaang. Last time you called you were in some old Porsche.

Is there one for "type of crime"? For instance. "multi billion pound fraud", "smuggling" "escalation of imminent violence", sheep rustling" etc. Suggestions welcome and where to pin them.

Panic over Stu, now I'm an E type anorak, I can tell you it's not a real one. Two wipers instead of 3, the door handles look wrong, the boot is too straight along the top, gap between the power bulge and louvres wrong...... No E type was ever sold with that style of shelving arrangement. There was an experimental prototype shelving test fitted in November 1967 to chassis number 1E86743 but that was taken out into the car park and set fire to. Once again Doogy thanks for your input! I'd better post an update soon, before anything else appears!

They certainly make some VERY nice stuff and have a superb reputation. There was me thinking I'd found a source of cheap parts Thanks for following. Next update should hopefully be a video of the engine running.

Wow, you must see some fantastic stuff. Is that a Crosthwaite and Gardiner alloy dry sump E type block in the first pic? I'll have to keep on my toes now I've got a Jaguar Heritage expert watching me. Talking about working on stuff for Jaguar Heritage, you don't know where I can get one of their newly reproduced E type horn press buttons for less than the £600 they are asking for them?

Thanks. There's something strangely satisfying about the mechanical click of an old style toggle switch that has been lost on modern crash test compliant switches. The whole interior is lethal. If you're not impaled on the alloy and wood steering wheel, the rest of the dash will probably kill you at anything over 10mph As regards the modifications and upgrades versus originality it has been a bit of a dilemma. I've kept all the old calipers etc so it could be put back to original if someone wanted to. The old 4 speed gearbox for instance is the original matching numbers one so I would never sell it even though they are fetching several thousand pounds now. I've upgraded to a five speed but the original is packed away in a crate. The only exception so far being the wiring loom which now incorporates modern fuses and relays. If it was a rare early 3.8 car then I would probably have gone more for originality. Once finished I intend to use the car and would love to do a European trip so want it as reliable and safe as possible.

Little bit of an update. While waiting for the parts for the dash and gauges, I've now finished installing the brakes and bleeding them along with the clutch. I now have three pedals that do something! Four pot calipers, vented discs and braided hoses as fitted to Eagle E types. also the wiring and dash looking a bit neater than the last picture of it. Still work in progress though. Next job really is to get the engine fired up.

Hi Chris, just seen this. If you've got the urge to build something, what about a historic race or rally car. Well built mk11 escorts for instance are fetching fortunes at the moment with the cost being mainly in the labour which you can do. Ignore Doogy's daft suggestion about a JAAAAAAG, it will drain you mentally and financially.

Not a bad show and nice venue. If the weather's decent it's a good weekend. My neighbour takes his Willys jeep. http://www.cheshireautopromotions.co.uk/american.php

Will you be venturing as far as Tatton Park Hugh?

I was pulling your leg Hugh, I should have inserted a . It made perfect sense all along. I'm looking forward to a bit of a build thread and more pics of the car. Now if only you had bought a 1969 Dodge Charger, you wouldn't need to open the doors.

May I remind you about your previous post, " I'm hopeful it will fit in my garage"? Now you are telling us you've got to supersize the garage just to get your new car in.

Hi Doogy, apologies for lack of an update. The little bit of time I had was spent refurbishing guages and finishing off the dash electrics and engine plumbing. The problem is, I'm my own worst enemy as I refit or go to fit something and then decide it's not up to the standard of the other bits. I ordered an expensive ITG air filter only to find it didn't fit properly so I'm having a new base plate made. I wasn't happy with the exhaust heat shield I bought from a Jaguar supplier so had a custom titanium one made. As a direct result of me faffing around, I still have not had the engine running much to my and notably, your frustration. This has been highlighted in my six year appraisal and further training has been recommended.

Very tidy Hugh. All the panel gaps look spot on, no signs of overspray on rubbers etc and panels like the boot seem to have been removed for painting. (6.04) Well done! If I'm honest I sometimes wonder myself if buying one already done to a high standard wouldn't have been a better idea. Enjoy it and don't whatever you do be tempted to pull it apart

Given your family connections Hugh, have you considered importing something or is that already the plan?

They forget to mention the most sophisticated, mentally draining and costly scam of all, where you are constantly handing out larger and larger amounts of cash getting absolutely nothing in return.... "having kids"

Likewise, just seen this. Looking forward to updates.