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by Dino Fritz
Thu Mar 14, 2024 12:40 pm
Forum: Members' Cars
Topic: 1974 Interceptor Convertible Restoration Project
Replies: 47
Views: 4356

Re: 1974 Interceptor Convertible Restoration Project

Hi everyone, With the top on hold for a while, a discussion with my brother revealed a surprising oversight on my part. When I purchased the car, I was focused on getting the missing (and hard-to-get) convertible parts, and I'd get the remaining parts common to the Interceptor Convertible and Saloon...
by Dino Fritz
Tue Mar 05, 2024 7:27 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Importing car to Australia
Replies: 4
Views: 121

Re: Importing car to Australia

Hi, Yup, I imported an Interceptor Convertible back in early 2022 into Adelaide, South Australia from the UK - it's not an easy (or cheap) task, but we got there in the end. Having sourced the car from Andy Brooks, he did some minor works and added in some spare parts ("came with the car squire...
by Dino Fritz
Tue Feb 06, 2024 12:16 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale
Topic: Selling my Interceptor MKII - Phil Fish
Replies: 14
Views: 1179

Re: Selling my Interceptor MKII - Phil Fish

Hi Dion, There's a lot more to these S4 door mirrors than I thought - at first, I thought that they were the same as a Jaguar XJS door mirrors (except for the mounting plinth), but I think that there is a subtle difference with the shape, plus the S4 door mirrors had in-built heaters (I think that t...
by Dino Fritz
Tue Feb 06, 2024 6:23 am
Forum: Cars For Sale
Topic: Selling my Interceptor MKII - Phil Fish
Replies: 14
Views: 1179

Re: Selling my Interceptor MKII - Phil Fish

Hi Phil, Lovely looking car, with a lot of work done to it over the years too. And also fitted with a pair of S4 door mirrors too (what I would give to have a pair for my convertible)! Hope that the new owner realises what a well sorted car this is, and you get a well deserved price. Regards, Dino F...
by Dino Fritz
Sat Jan 27, 2024 6:33 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Contacting Nitewing Jensen Interceptor Parts
Replies: 3
Views: 294

Re: Contacting Nitewing Jensen Interceptor Parts

Hi Rocky,

Thanks for that - your experience matches mine, but I've tried calling every 2nd day for the past week (and left a message each time), and still no reply.

Maybe Leon is on holidays?


Cheers,
Dino
by Dino Fritz
Thu Jan 25, 2024 7:43 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Contacting Nitewing Jensen Interceptor Parts
Replies: 3
Views: 294

Contacting Nitewing Jensen Interceptor Parts

Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone has had any success contacting Nitewing Jensen Interceptor Parts in the US west coast (LA I think). I've tried to call Leon several times over the past week and the phone just keeps going to message bank. Does anyone know whether he's okay, or when he'll be bac...
by Dino Fritz
Thu Jan 18, 2024 2:30 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: A nice find - 440 badges
Replies: 15
Views: 910

Re: A nice find - 440 badges

Or if you want a 220, there's one for sale here: https://collectableclassiccars.com.au/s ... na-mk2-220

Dino
by Dino Fritz
Mon Jan 08, 2024 11:40 pm
Forum: Members' Cars
Topic: 1974 Interceptor Convertible Restoration Project
Replies: 47
Views: 4356

Re: 1974 Interceptor Convertible Restoration Project

Hi everyone, Thanks for the photos Julian of the rear hinge area (I can hear my upholsterer groaning now...). Over the past few months, I have been contemplating a colour change for the car - do I keep it Blue, or do I respray the car in a British Racing Green type colour? And if I was going to purc...
by Dino Fritz
Mon Jan 08, 2024 11:18 pm
Forum: Parts For Sale
Topic: Robbins Auto Tops have a 25% off Sale
Replies: 0
Views: 258

Robbins Auto Tops have a 25% off Sale

Happy New Year everyone, A quick note to all JH and Interceptor Convertible owners out there - Robbins Auto Tops in the US have a 25% off holiday sale at the moment, and I'm planning on taking advantage of this. Anyone have any experience in dealing with them (good, bad or indifferent)? Regards, Din...
by Dino Fritz
Mon Jan 08, 2024 11:14 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale
Topic: Int convertible project at Appleyards
Replies: 9
Views: 987

Re: Int convertible project at Appleyards

Hi Peter, Excellent points that you raise regarding the availability of Interceptor Convertible parts. One BIG note of appreciation goes out to Martin Robey who have listed the Interceptor Convertible as a variant on their website, and they show the part diagrams and availability for the convertible...
by Dino Fritz
Sun Dec 10, 2023 11:50 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Wiper Spindle Repair
Replies: 18
Views: 860

Re: Wiper Spindle Repair

Tony, Yeech - that looks well rounded, doesn't it. The good news is that you mentioned that it is a soft alloy - I'd be inclined to try and hit it with a small triangular file and to sharpen some of the splines (especially nearer the top of the shaft so that you make a slight taper, then clean it al...
by Dino Fritz
Sat Nov 25, 2023 1:37 pm
Forum: Members' Cars
Topic: 1974 Interceptor Convertible Restoration Project
Replies: 47
Views: 4356

Re: 1974 Interceptor Convertible Restoration Project

Peter, Grant and Julian,

Thanks so much guys, keep the great information coming (it seems that there are so many little details on the convertible that just aren't documented anywhere).

Much appreciated,
Dino
by Dino Fritz
Fri Nov 24, 2023 12:43 pm
Forum: Members' Cars
Topic: 1974 Interceptor Convertible Restoration Project
Replies: 47
Views: 4356

Re: 1974 Interceptor Convertible Restoration Project

Hi everyone, I suspected that MR had these stainless trim pieces for sale, but I didn't see a diagram for them, so thank you for confirming the part numbers. The small leather piece / strip is interesting, and I suspected that there was a tiny bit of clearance that would have held down some trim wor...
by Dino Fritz
Wed Nov 22, 2023 9:48 am
Forum: Members' Cars
Topic: 1974 Interceptor Convertible Restoration Project
Replies: 47
Views: 4356

Re: 1974 Interceptor Convertible Restoration Project

Hi everyone, Well, the house extension is progressing to a point where I can start to turn my attention back to convertible parts identification (and more shopping). I was digging around the garage last night, and I stumbled across this unusual part. 2023_11 Rear Trim Piece 1.jpg And in a surprising...
by Dino Fritz
Fri Mar 10, 2023 12:54 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: restoring with an LS3 engine
Replies: 17
Views: 760

Re: restoring with an LS3 engine

Sven, I purchased a part restored MkIII Convertible project that is missing quite a few engine parts, and right now I'm crunching the numbers too as to whether to source all of the 440 parts, or whether to just buy a LS3 engine and 6 speed auto transmission (lighter engine, better fuel economy, come...

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