Search found 1097 matches

by RockyUSA
Fri Mar 29, 2024 3:41 pm
Forum: Members' Cars
Topic: Interceptor MKIII - 129/5640 - Complete restoration
Replies: 28
Views: 664

Re: Interceptor MKIII - 129/5640 - Complete restoration

The headrests are difficult to remove. I have never been able to get mine out. I have heard stories of people holding the seats by the headrest and using the weight of the seat (with a swift, sure pull) to overcome the "lock mechanism" in the headrest slider. I have been unsuccessful in at...
by RockyUSA
Sun Mar 24, 2024 7:22 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Almost Summer
Replies: 6
Views: 327

Re: Almost Summer

That’s what I thought too, down here in Southern Arizona…

(Beautiful car!)



7FB9CBA9-6F95-4A86-8BE2-C8413DF6D2DF.jpeg
7FB9CBA9-6F95-4A86-8BE2-C8413DF6D2DF.jpeg (282.33 KiB) Viewed 91 times
by RockyUSA
Sun Mar 24, 2024 7:21 pm
Forum: Members' Cars
Topic: Interceptor MKIII - 129/5640 - Complete restoration
Replies: 28
Views: 664

Re: Interceptor MKIII - 129/5640 - Complete restoration

This might be a longshot, but can you get a pulley remover that expands outwards, and tried to get a good grip on the inside of that piston? My guess is that if you can get it to rotate, it will help free up the piston for extraction. I’m certain there are others people with long experience that hav...
by RockyUSA
Fri Mar 22, 2024 2:50 pm
Forum: Members' Cars
Topic: Interceptor MKIII - 129/5640 - Complete restoration
Replies: 28
Views: 664

Re: Interceptor MKIII - 129/5640 - Complete restoration

As a helpful suggestion…. WD-40 is not a great penetratating lubricant (but it’s a lot better than nothing)…. A inexpensive options is a 50/50 mix of acetone and ATF (Automatic Transmission Fluid). I’m sure your local auto parts store will also sell other options (Liquid Wrench, Break-Free, etc.). A...
by RockyUSA
Wed Mar 20, 2024 10:56 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Apparently an SP
Replies: 17
Views: 717

Re: Apparently an SP

“Can This Be Truth? Special Lightweight Interceptor!”
by RockyUSA
Sun Mar 17, 2024 9:21 pm
Forum: Members' Cars
Topic: Interceptor MKIII - 129/5640 - Complete restoration
Replies: 28
Views: 664

Re: Interceptor MKIII - 129/5640 - Complete restoration

What are those parts on the rack in the last picture behind the dashboard?

Looks like you use a lot of them!

Rocky
by RockyUSA
Sat Mar 16, 2024 8:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Apparently an SP
Replies: 17
Views: 717

Re: Apparently an SP

Perhaps easier (and cheaper) to remove a vinyl roof during a repaint than installing an aftermarket six-pack… but all options are in play!

It would be good to know what it really is!

Rocky
by RockyUSA
Fri Mar 15, 2024 10:13 pm
Forum: Cars For Sale
Topic: Interceptor for Sale in San Francisco Area
Replies: 1
Views: 136

Interceptor for Sale in San Francisco Area

I hope it’s not one of our Western Region members!

https://sfbay.craigslist.org/sby/cto/d/ ... 48117.html

AF90F801-6A0C-4EFE-8D3C-0153A22442FA.jpeg
AF90F801-6A0C-4EFE-8D3C-0153A22442FA.jpeg (154.64 KiB) Viewed 136 times
25DC70B5-6294-4205-992B-23D99C7C43C3.jpeg
25DC70B5-6294-4205-992B-23D99C7C43C3.jpeg (184.85 KiB) Viewed 136 times
by RockyUSA
Fri Mar 15, 2024 1:42 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Joke thread 2021
Replies: 120
Views: 24943

Re: Joke thread 2021

This came from the DeTomaso forum, but applies equally well here…

FCE83A2B-C7D4-41D3-9A97-7DB4BD4BC352.jpeg
FCE83A2B-C7D4-41D3-9A97-7DB4BD4BC352.jpeg (93.77 KiB) Viewed 45 times
by RockyUSA
Sun Mar 10, 2024 6:03 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best Version of Interceptor (Saloon) and Why?
Replies: 15
Views: 503

Re: Best Version of Interceptor (Saloon) and Why?

Tony… Great rationale, especially #2! And that’s the kind of input needed in this thread… “The Why?” For the prospective buyers, to whom the (Jensen) world is their oyster…. And can pick any flavor they like…. This is the kind of info they need!!! In my case, I made a spreadsheet of all the cars tha...
by RockyUSA
Thu Mar 07, 2024 1:45 pm
Forum: Three Counties Area
Topic: Interceptor Available in Biggleswade 2nd March
Replies: 6
Views: 131

Re: Interceptor Available in Biggleswade 2nd March

Well, keep your hopes up, and keep representing the Marque…. You never know who you may meet!

(I certainly have met a lot of interesting and some famous people due to my association with these special cars!)

Chuck
by RockyUSA
Wed Mar 06, 2024 2:13 pm
Forum: Three Counties Area
Topic: Interceptor Available in Biggleswade 2nd March
Replies: 6
Views: 131

Re: Interceptor Available in Biggleswade 2nd March

Nice work, Jim… A very good deed! Was her name April Harding, or Penny Plummer, or Susan Maughan or.....??? April_Harding_and_French_Ambassador_1967.jpg Penelope_Plummer_Miss_World_01.jpg Penelope_Plummer_Miss_World_02.jpg Penelope_Plummer_Miss_World_Henry_Cooper.jpg Susan Maughan with CV8.jpg
by RockyUSA
Tue Mar 05, 2024 2:19 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best Version of Interceptor (Saloon) and Why?
Replies: 15
Views: 503

Re: Best Version of Interceptor (Saloon) and Why?

A couple of things that strike me: MK1…. I do like the bumper overriders best.. the cool pointy ones! Mk11…. It seems like the interior is plainer than some of the Mk111’s…. I can’t say with certainty, but I thought the center console was mostly black plastic. Mk111… As mentioned, at least some of t...
by RockyUSA
Tue Mar 05, 2024 3:04 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Best Version of Interceptor (Saloon) and Why?
Replies: 15
Views: 503

Best Version of Interceptor (Saloon) and Why?

There have been some discussion slightly about the best version of the Interceptor. I only have my Mk111 and (a similar one) to judge…. I was told that the Mk111s have the best parts availability…. Plus one would assume that the majority of issues identified with the cars would have been worked out ...
by RockyUSA
Mon Mar 04, 2024 3:39 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: New member advice
Replies: 15
Views: 424

Re: New member advice

Buy the best, and most complete car you can…. You will nae get a bargain by buying a “project”….

Each small part that is missing will cost £75…. that adds up quickly…

You want to drive the Gentleman’s Express … not assemble one!

Rocky

Go to advanced search