115/3227 - Update on my restoration

rta50car · Post by **rta50car** » Wed Jul 25, 2018 1:01 pm

Colin - I was not planning to have the cross pipe at all. Wanted the noise through original dual exhaust set up without interference. However muffler guys gave me the choice at the time and I took it. They believe it assists (only slightly) in balancing the exhaust gas pulse from each exhaust bank and in some cases (usually at lower revs) will slightly increase low end torque. I believe you can also request an X pipe system where each exhaust side pipe actually merges the exhaust flow with each other on the way out and this style is supposed to improve performance at the higher revs. Personally if I was had the same option again I would not do it. The original car did fine without it. I hope it does not effect the exhaust note I am looking for when I finally start the car in the next month or so. Cheers

colin7673 · Post by **colin7673** » Thu Jul 26, 2018 3:10 pm

Thank you, interesting, i suppose that those that work with exhausts should know what they are talking about, I would be Interested In your thoughts once the car is up and running

rta50car · Post by **rta50car** » Sun Feb 03, 2019 12:16 pm

Just got the car back from the Painter. Even he loved the colour. Prussian Steel - really gunmetal with a tinge of green through it. Very happy with it. Just test fitting some pieces. Still have to complete wiring and installation of hybrid air conditioning system. Hope to get ready for all interior retrimming by month end. After 4.5 years it is good to finally start to fit all the chrome pieces etc that have been up in the roof all this time. Still hoping to finish project by late April. Cheers.

hemi · Post by **hemi** » Sun Feb 03, 2019 12:31 pm

Fantastic colour! Congratulations.

On the downhill run too....

Matt

slotcarone · Post by **slotcarone** » Sun Feb 03, 2019 12:51 pm

WOW the car looks amazing!! Such a beautiful color and really sharp body lines!

cannonball · Post by **cannonball** » Sun Feb 03, 2019 3:54 pm

That is going to look so cool with that red interior

what are your wheels ?????????

Post by **Dion** » Sun Feb 03, 2019 6:54 pm

Just fabulous

rta50car · Post by **rta50car** » Mon Feb 04, 2019 1:40 pm

Thanks everyone for the positive comments. The interior colour you see is just the red oxide primer. Cannonball - Actual interior trim ie seats, door cards with be in bone/buckskin with piping that matches car exterior colour. I think it will look pretty good. Wheels are sprint masters 215 pirrelli centuratos on 15x7 rims. Nice fit in guards. Slotcarone - you would be pleased to know that from previous posts I did replace rubber fuel line section to all metal.

Post by **Dion** » Mon Feb 04, 2019 2:19 pm

rta50car wrote:The interior colour you see is just the red oxide primer. Cannonball - Actual interior trim ie seats, door cards with be in bone/buckskin with piping that matches car exterior colour. I think it will look pretty good.

I am with Cannonball - an oxblood red interior would be a fantastic combination with the paint colour.
Your choice of course but retrimmed interiors with a piping colour other than factory standard always manage to look cheap somehow. Just my opinion

rta50car · Post by **rta50car** » Mon Nov 25, 2019 11:04 am

Finally after 5.5 years (not full time) my 1969 Mk 1 Jensen is now basically finished on the outside. Color is Prussian Steel with bone trim. I think it has come up really well.
Some details on restoration include the following
1. Engine completely rebuilt including new bearings, seals, rings,heads slightly shaved, new push rods, new water pump, petrol pump, sizzy, electronic ignition.
2. Transmission overhauled/rebuilt.
3. Edelbrock 1406 Carby, and inlet manifold, original exhaust manifolds ceramic coated, 2" - 3" exhaust exit, 2 x 11"Calibre electric fans
4. Brakes updated with Holden master cylinder and servo. Nice and compact and effective.
5. Integrated Air Conditioning. Blowing thru 3 front vents (normal, hot or cold) . Works in recirculate mode. 2 x 9" Calibre electric fans for front condenser.
6. All new interior leather trim. I also added some headrests as the clips and holes were there. Thought a waste not to add them on to seats.
7. Still some hiccups with Cam Gear steering rack and some minor electrical oddities which can hopefully be resolved over the next couple of weeks. Also will be using different rubber piece for bonnet seal when I get it.

Post by **Dion** » Mon Nov 25, 2019 11:17 am

What a stunning car!
Love the colour. Good to see you kept the leather piping the same colour

Your air con installation is very interesting - what controls do you use for it? Happy with the performance of the AC?

Post by **Martin R** » Mon Nov 25, 2019 10:23 pm

Very, very nice. Please can you deliver it to me in NSW?

Post by **RAP72** » Tue Nov 26, 2019 7:36 am

one of the cars I have followed for a few years. lots of work and innovation - see http://www.joc.org.uk/Interceptor_Mk_1/115_3227.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; for a good pictorial history.

rta50car · Post by **rta50car** » Wed Nov 27, 2019 3:07 am

Martin, Rap and Dion - thanks for the comments. Dion - original heater box has been replaced with a combination evaporator and heater core combined in the original outer casing covered in silver etc. Have been able to hide it all behind dash.The heater control is simple. Just pull handle next to steering column and turn (selectaride) internal pan fan on. Fitting the pan fan required a lot of metal surgery to ensure all flow went up vertically and entered the 3 hoses attached to the front 3 vents. If you want aircon on you obviously push heater knob in to stop any further hot water coming through. You then simply activate Aircon compressor clutch and I utilise the original selectaride dial which is the progressive fan from low through to hi airflow. Have utilised 3 front vents only. Have not connected demist pipes because it was tricky and I did not want to lose any airflow air coming thru there. Engine fans have thermostatic control as per normal. I have manual toggle to operate front condensor fans.

On console cigarette lighter has been replaced by USB inlet. Selectaride operates main (and only) fan which forces out hot,cold (or normal interior temp air). Couple of spare toggles there that are no longer needed. Also added ignition light as well. Will get around to getting baby icon labels for toggle faces later on.