140/5977 Interceptor 3 restoration
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140/5977 Interceptor 3 restoration
Last year we were able to buy a original Dutch Interceptor 3 wich is currentley under going a total restoration with JIA.
Before futher dismantling we had RS Fabrications made a stainless steel exhaust system.
(to be continued)
Before futher dismantling we had RS Fabrications made a stainless steel exhaust system.
(to be continued)
Re: 140/5977 Interceptor 3 restoration
Are JIA restoring it to factory spec or are you doing the whole Interceptor R thing?
What’s the racecar? Looks like a weapon!
What’s the racecar? Looks like a weapon!
1972 Interceptor MkIII (128/4886)
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Re: 140/5977 Interceptor 3 restoration
We try to stay as close to original as possible. We keep the original engine with some modifications and a 4 speed auto with lock-up.
The race car is a TVR.
Greetings Dick
The race car is a TVR.
Greetings Dick
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Re: 140/5977 Interceptor 3 restoration
Progress in work is good. After removing all the body protect material the car now has been blasted.
It is now revealing it's life over the last 45 years. There is small accident damage on the car but most off it is well repaired.
And off course thin or no material on the usual places.
John Sleath started working on the engine and the up-holsterer also began it's work.
All should well be ready before the International meet in Morges.
Regards Dick
It is now revealing it's life over the last 45 years. There is small accident damage on the car but most off it is well repaired.
And off course thin or no material on the usual places.
John Sleath started working on the engine and the up-holsterer also began it's work.
All should well be ready before the International meet in Morges.
Regards Dick
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Re: 140/5977 Interceptor 3 restoration
Work in progress. The boys at JIA are doing a great job!
John Sleath did the engine, initial testbenchrun 436 bhp & 450 ft-lb.
Soon the boy's will start building again.
Can't wait to have a spin in the car.
John Sleath did the engine, initial testbenchrun 436 bhp & 450 ft-lb.
Soon the boy's will start building again.
Can't wait to have a spin in the car.
Re: 140/5977 Interceptor 3 restoration
Another fine car in the making, well done!
1973 Interceptor III
1997 Daimler X308 Super Eight
1937 Ford Model 10 CX
1997 Daimler X308 Super Eight
1937 Ford Model 10 CX
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Re: 140/5977 Interceptor 3 restoration
Welding, streching and bending has brought the body back in a decent shape.
It's off to the paintshop now.
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Re: 140/5977 Interceptor 3 restoration
Looking good!! Check the valve covers though--they may be on the wrong side!
1972 Interceptor III
133-5612
133-5612
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Re: 140/5977 Interceptor 3 restoration
It's a left hand car.But thanks for the remark. I didn't think about it.
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Re: 140/5977 Interceptor 3 restoration
Looking at some picture's before taking the car appart, you are right about the valve covers. Well spotted.slotcarone wrote:Looking good!! Check the valve covers though--they may be on the wrong side!
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Re: 140/5977 Interceptor 3 restoration
Last body imperfections streched out and etch primer applied.
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Re: 140/5977 Interceptor 3 restoration
The rebuilding can start.
Re: 140/5977 Interceptor 3 restoration
Coming along nicely.
I love the deeper front valance and what a colour!
I love the deeper front valance and what a colour!
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Re: 140/5977 Interceptor 3 restoration
I had to give the car some small updates.Despite the fact that I want to keep the car as close to original as possible.Arcnewal wrote:Coming along nicely.
I love the deeper front valance and what a colour!
The front valance is one of the modernizations. And a 4 speed transmission ( and yes I know the rockercovers are on the wrong side.
Re: 140/5977 Interceptor 3 restoration
Great progress!!
1971 Jensen Interceptor 133/5565 - no engine
1977 Volvo 242 - no engine
1979 Volvo TGB1314 125bhp
1998 Subaru Legacy GT-B 330bhp
1991 Peugeot 205GTi V6 240bhp
1989 Peugeot 205CTi T16 270bhp
2019 Peugeot 508 SW GT 207bhp diesel (daily)
1977 Volvo 242 - no engine
1979 Volvo TGB1314 125bhp
1998 Subaru Legacy GT-B 330bhp
1991 Peugeot 205GTi V6 240bhp
1989 Peugeot 205CTi T16 270bhp
2019 Peugeot 508 SW GT 207bhp diesel (daily)