My Early Mk3 Interceptor Restoration project
Re: My Early Mk3 Interceptor Restoration project
Got around to one of the rear corners for a clean up.
My OCD got the better of me and I ended up getting all the J’s inline!
(Eddie would be so proud)
What’s next , possibly line up all the trims screws ?
John P
My OCD got the better of me and I ended up getting all the J’s inline!
(Eddie would be so proud)
What’s next , possibly line up all the trims screws ?
John P
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- OCD Overload
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- Wheel view
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Previous Jensen Owner 2010-2022 (128/4451)
Understeer - Hitting the fence with the front of the car
Oversteer - Hitting the fence with the rear of the car
Horsepower -How fast you hit the fence
Torque - How far you take the fence with you
Understeer - Hitting the fence with the front of the car
Oversteer - Hitting the fence with the rear of the car
Horsepower -How fast you hit the fence
Torque - How far you take the fence with you
Re: My Early Mk3 Interceptor Restoration project
That's a lovely looking Interceptor you have there John.. Nice and Fussy.. Lovely things aren't they
Manual Int&Rag-Top
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Re: My Early Mk3 Interceptor Restoration project
Looks spot on John.
All those Js the right way around, lovely
All those Js the right way around, lovely
Eddie
JOC 10030
Interceptor II 123/3901 CEA 1J
1970 Earls Court Motorshow Car
JOC 10030
Interceptor II 123/3901 CEA 1J
1970 Earls Court Motorshow Car
Re: My Early Mk3 Interceptor Restoration project
As our local supermarket is on the coast I headed down to Teignmouth over the weekend.
Such a lovely sight but no visitors to be seen, just a few locals.
The colour always looks better against the sea when the sun is shining...
John P
Note: Less than 10 mins to coast and Mrs P dropped off at supermarket.
Exercise along seafront allowed as per gov. recommendations
Such a lovely sight but no visitors to be seen, just a few locals.
The colour always looks better against the sea when the sun is shining...
John P
Note: Less than 10 mins to coast and Mrs P dropped off at supermarket.
Exercise along seafront allowed as per gov. recommendations
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Previous Jensen Owner 2010-2022 (128/4451)
Understeer - Hitting the fence with the front of the car
Oversteer - Hitting the fence with the rear of the car
Horsepower -How fast you hit the fence
Torque - How far you take the fence with you
Understeer - Hitting the fence with the front of the car
Oversteer - Hitting the fence with the rear of the car
Horsepower -How fast you hit the fence
Torque - How far you take the fence with you
Re: My Early Mk3 Interceptor Restoration project
Your car always looks stunning JonBoy.. What a glorious setting for such a beautiful car
Manual Int&Rag-Top
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Re: My Early Mk3 Interceptor Restoration project
Had a few hours to spare today so finally got around to making brackets to mount the fogs properly.
I had bolted them on to the bumper via clamp on brackets in 2015 to see if liked the look , and five
years later they were still there!
Took around 1 hour per side using 2mm angled steel bolted to the rear of the bumper bracket.
On to the next thing, when does it end...
John P
I had bolted them on to the bumper via clamp on brackets in 2015 to see if liked the look , and five
years later they were still there!
Took around 1 hour per side using 2mm angled steel bolted to the rear of the bumper bracket.
On to the next thing, when does it end...
John P
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- Before using clamp on brackets
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- Front View - After
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- Front view with Square 8 covers
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- Side view with Square 8 covers
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- Side view without covers
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Previous Jensen Owner 2010-2022 (128/4451)
Understeer - Hitting the fence with the front of the car
Oversteer - Hitting the fence with the rear of the car
Horsepower -How fast you hit the fence
Torque - How far you take the fence with you
Understeer - Hitting the fence with the front of the car
Oversteer - Hitting the fence with the rear of the car
Horsepower -How fast you hit the fence
Torque - How far you take the fence with you
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Re: My Early Mk3 Interceptor Restoration project
Looks a lot smarter John, worth the time.
Only working half a day now.
http://www.jensensontour.co.uk
http://www.jensensontour.co.uk
Re: My Early Mk3 Interceptor Restoration project
Looking much better. However .... they do overlap the sidelights a little. Does that not bother you?
Pymmie wrote:My OCD got the better of me
The future ain’t what it used to be.
Interceptor Mk1 LHD & RHD
GT LHD
Interceptor Mk1 LHD & RHD
GT LHD
Re: My Early Mk3 Interceptor Restoration project
Well spotted Dion , Its how they left JML or the dealers so not much I can do.Dion wrote:Looking much better. However .... they do overlap the sidelights a little. Does that not bother you?Pymmie wrote:My OCD got the better of me
Covers just about fit , I wonder if some people move the overriders a bit ?
Regards
John P
Previous Jensen Owner 2010-2022 (128/4451)
Understeer - Hitting the fence with the front of the car
Oversteer - Hitting the fence with the rear of the car
Horsepower -How fast you hit the fence
Torque - How far you take the fence with you
Understeer - Hitting the fence with the front of the car
Oversteer - Hitting the fence with the rear of the car
Horsepower -How fast you hit the fence
Torque - How far you take the fence with you
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Re: My Early Mk3 Interceptor Restoration project
Hi John
Yours are too straight. Weren't they wonky from the factory.
Dave
Yours are too straight. Weren't they wonky from the factory.
Dave
Re: My Early Mk3 Interceptor Restoration project
You need some of these John (determined to keep the fog light issue going...)
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As there is no JOC International in 2020 I decided I would actually enter into the 'virtual concours' competition.
Although I keep my car clean and tidy , it's always a basic wash then polish (Autoglym)
After getting a Poorboys DA polisher recently as a birthday present I decided to have a go at the art of 'detailing'.
I had no idea it would be a 5 stage process but must admit I enjoyed seeing the colour and shine lift during the clean.
1. Clay Bar 2. V38 Filler 3. Blacklight Polish 4. Cherry Wet Wax 5. Jet Seal filler (All from Chemical Guys)
All in all I am very pleased with the outcome , although I wouldnt want to do it for a job !
Here's a few more pictures not on the virtual concours page :
Link to concours : https://www.joc.org.uk/forum/viewtopic. ... 88&t=31064" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
John P
Although I keep my car clean and tidy , it's always a basic wash then polish (Autoglym)
After getting a Poorboys DA polisher recently as a birthday present I decided to have a go at the art of 'detailing'.
I had no idea it would be a 5 stage process but must admit I enjoyed seeing the colour and shine lift during the clean.
1. Clay Bar 2. V38 Filler 3. Blacklight Polish 4. Cherry Wet Wax 5. Jet Seal filler (All from Chemical Guys)
All in all I am very pleased with the outcome , although I wouldnt want to do it for a job !
Here's a few more pictures not on the virtual concours page :
Link to concours : https://www.joc.org.uk/forum/viewtopic. ... 88&t=31064" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
John P
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Re: My Early Mk3 Interceptor Restoration project
Hi John -
Where did you mount the switch for your fog/driving lights?
Mine went on the flat console behind the shifter, I had a broken switch there that didn’t do anything, so it seemed like a good spot.
The lights look good, but like mine don’t QUITE fit there perfectly, but I guess that’s how they built them!
Rocky
Where did you mount the switch for your fog/driving lights?
Mine went on the flat console behind the shifter, I had a broken switch there that didn’t do anything, so it seemed like a good spot.
The lights look good, but like mine don’t QUITE fit there perfectly, but I guess that’s how they built them!
Rocky
‘71 TVR Vixen 2500 - (M Series Tribute)
'72 Interceptor III - 133/5597
'73 DeTomaso Pantera
'74 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ-40
'95 Jaguar XJS Convertible
'72 Interceptor III - 133/5597
'73 DeTomaso Pantera
'74 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ-40
'95 Jaguar XJS Convertible
Re: My Early Mk3 Interceptor Restoration project
Hi Rocky , Not to sure about other Mk3's but mine came with a FOG switch mounted as part of the 7 above the radio.RockyUSA wrote:Hi John -
Where did you mount the switch for your fog/driving lights?
Mine went on the flat console behind the shifter, I had a broken switch there that didn’t do anything, so it seemed like a good spot.
The lights look good, but like mine don’t QUITE fit there perfectly, but I guess that’s how they built them!
Rocky
As it was already there , I decided to fit a set of period square 8's. I believe that period Cibies maybe a bit smaller and fit better.
I would be interested which 7 switches you have ?
Regards
John P
Previous Jensen Owner 2010-2022 (128/4451)
Understeer - Hitting the fence with the front of the car
Oversteer - Hitting the fence with the rear of the car
Horsepower -How fast you hit the fence
Torque - How far you take the fence with you
Understeer - Hitting the fence with the front of the car
Oversteer - Hitting the fence with the rear of the car
Horsepower -How fast you hit the fence
Torque - How far you take the fence with you
Re: My Early Mk3 Interceptor Restoration project
John
Your car looks fantastic.
Detailing gets easier the more you do it.
To help you gain experience I can drop my car at yours on Friday and collect on Monday.
Phil Fish
Your car looks fantastic.
Detailing gets easier the more you do it.
To help you gain experience I can drop my car at yours on Friday and collect on Monday.
Phil Fish
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1956 Jensen 541 95-5633
1961 Austin Healey 3000 BT7
1961 Volvo 131 Amazon - a Survivor
1968 Volvo 1800S
1969 Mk II Interceptor 123/3588 - Now sold
J.O.C. Member 10659
1956 Jensen 541 95-5633
1961 Austin Healey 3000 BT7
1961 Volvo 131 Amazon - a Survivor
1968 Volvo 1800S
1969 Mk II Interceptor 123/3588 - Now sold