Recommendations for repairing my 1973 Interceptor 3 ?

[Chrismpowell2010]

I have a 1973 Interceptor 3 which I have owned since 1997. I have just pulled her out of long term storage , and although she is still complete and runs , the bodywork has suffered appallingly . There must be something about these cars as my Jag which was stored in the same conditions has not even developed rust on the wheel arches . The Jensen's floor has fallen out !! The only good news is that I have a spare rust free Florida import rolling body shell that I purchased a few years back ( and dry stored covered in grease), just in case !

I need to use the forum to find replacement doors/door skins ( bonnet and tail gate have survived) and someone reliable to do the re-shell as I have seen so many horror stories about people who pull the cars apart , never finish them and lose loads of irreplaceable components in the process .

The current shell looks horrible , but was fully restored in the early 90's so may not be as bad as some . I certainly don't plan to discard it .

Any help much appreciated . I live in Hull but if the best person is in Kent I will just trailer as necessary.

All the Best

Chris

[Mark1Stu]

Chris,

You seem to have already taken the first sensible steps to a successful restoration. You'll find much advice on this forum - all well intentioned, some conflicting. I always say it's a good idea to triangulate advice. If you're getting the same answer from people, and it squares with what your head is telling you, it's probably right.


Good luck.

Stuart

[DPP]

start by looking for a good welder to carry out the metalwork if you dont intend to do it yourself, then you will need a good paintshop.
Both of these jobs are more difficult on an Interceptor than more common cars of the era as they were handbuilt.

It will be a long and expensive journey but also rewarding, just take your time and maybe ask other Jensen owners in your area for suggestions who they have used.