My Early Mk3 Interceptor Restoration project

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Pymmie
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My Early Mk3 Interceptor Restoration project

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Nice colour combo, I know blue Interceptors are more common but they do look great! Especially with the lighter interiors. When I was looking for an Int it is what I wanted, still, I'm very happy with the one I have.
Good luck with it, and straighten up that side light/indicator! :wink:
Mark
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1973 Interceptor MK 111
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Pymmie
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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
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Post by Edgar »

I like the two tone colour combo. :D
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1976 Interceptor Mk. III Convertible
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Time to sort out the underside of the bonnet !
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
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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
Pymmie
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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
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Time to sort out the underside of the bonnet !
A superb solution to the underbonnet heat issues :wink:
SP 131/4980.
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Ready for the Paintshop !

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Big thanks to Steve Payne for his help.

Everything went smooth as.

Scuttle panel took less than an hour! (Steve said 2.5 hrs!)

Next job , new panels & a lick of paint.

NOTE: Mk2 style venting clearly visible under the valance or whats left of it !

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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
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Have you decided upon a bodywork restorer John?
Paul McElhinney - Mk I 115/3309 in Positano yellow, FF Mk II 127/289.
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Post by Stoo »

I look forward to seeing the improvements.

All the best,
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Well you've done it now :wink: .
It doesn't look too bad good luck, have you decided finally on a colour yet ?
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Summer Wedding Photos

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A few more pictures of my first wedding with the car - Summer 2011

Thanks to Nick Pomeroy for passing them on

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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
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Re: Mk3 Int. 6.3 128/4451 Devon based

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Stripdown has begun.

New Door Please!
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A common problem?
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Just checking the layers (Brasilia Brown underneath!
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Rear Screen safely stored
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Seat Belt Anchors - No Rust!
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New front valance required !!
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Interior Removed
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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
Pymmie
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Re: Mk3 Int. 6.3 128/4451 Devon based

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Had a spare day off on Friday , so off to the sprayshop to strip the bonnet!

Used an orbital sander and a rubber grinder on the vents (tedious)

Looks in great shape for 40 years old (Unlike other areas!)

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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
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