dave, Author at Oily Rag Classics

MK111 Arrives for full restoration

Post author:dave
Post published:July 10, 2019
Post category:Jensen Interceptor
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Another car has arrived for a full nut and bolt restoration, its a very nice MK111 in its factory colour of Havana Brown with a Tan interior. This is the perfect car for a restoration with relatively low mileage of 43,000 and maintaining much of its originality.

Unlike my recent projects that arrive either partially or fully stripped, this car came complete and running. It was taken on a road test and drives very well except from the brakes which although work have a lot of pedal travel.

The interior is in good shape and requires some minor repairs and recolouring and should come up just like new.

Really looking forward to making this car beautiful once again.

In House Machining

Post author:dave
Post published:July 3, 2019
Post category:Jensen FF
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We now have the ability to carry out in house machining having recently purchased a lathe and milling machine.

As soon as the lathe was set up I needed to machine some bushes for FF029 and have a list of other parts to make, some for my FF133 which is missing a few parts which are no longer available.

Maxaret Madness

Post author:dave
Post published:June 7, 2019
Post category:Jensen FF
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I have been restoring the Maxerets for the FF’s im working on at the moment. The unit from 029 is plated and cleaned up well whereas the other 2 for cars 133 and 182 will require repainting when I find a match for the colour.

Early FF progress

Post author:dave
Post published:May 15, 2019
Post category:Jensen FF
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The FF is starting to be rebuilt with freshly powder coated parts. The rear suspension and axle have been refitted and the front diff and cage are now back on the car. A new S/S fuel tank has been fitted and lots of cleaning and painting has kept me busy over the last few weeks.