Some day before I go to meet my maker I will have an E-Type again. Thank you Chuck for these great videos. They take me right back to when I owned my Jaguar’s 45 years ago.
Chuck, it just so happens, my '67 2+2 is a June build and a 1.25 series car too. Having owned for over 50 years, this vid really put the closure on my curiosity about when & why the covered headlights were omitted. Mine is an AC car too, in Pale Primrose.
My 1967 2+2 is also a 1.25, and I can report that there is no dual fan on mine. Mine has no AC, so as you surmised, that appears to be the differentiator. Now I have to add some caveats here - in 1989-1991 I worked in auto shop that specialized in British cars, I can tell you that around model switch years it’s almost like Jaguar would clean out the parts bins and mix and match towards the beginning/end. I saw factory cars, untouched since new with parts from previous models on them on more than a few occasions.
Hi Chuck. Mine is a series 1 built January 1967 with covered headlights and original header tank. I had purchased the mudguard rubber trim kit from SNG. It came with 2 fixing strips I had no idea what do with. Then I saw on your red car the rubber strips on the left side air intake valance. The strips were absent on the green car. The lightbulb lit. I went and pulled out the old panel that was replaced during restoration (supplied by you BTW) and noted my January car was also not fitted with the rubber strips on the valance. Every time I watch another e type TH-cam video I learn something useful! Thanks
Hey Chuck you looked like a Proud Poppa showing off your two E-Types, I even learn some things today about the Series One & 1/4... also the little One & 1/4 has a door on the glove box !!! is that something that started in 67? Gosh I love that 66 !!!!!!! and it's RED!
Hey Chuck...Nice explanation of this situation...you had given me the same info a couple of years ago and I decided to order your 'sugar scoop and flange' kit and take my '67 OTS back to covered headlight status.I did this mainly because when I was a thirteen year old boy ,that was the look that I remembered seeing and loved ! ...and by the way,your kit worked beautifully with no welding or planishing needed and...except for us Jag Heads,who's to know if it's a 1.25, or a 1.5 or a whatever?...as the Heritage Certificate say's,they're all series ones until they're not !! .Thnx again for your great advise and advice.
I’ve found little pieces of mig wire on my early October 64 coupe seat frames so I can confirm mig welding was used. Plus the engine frames, picture frames are spectacular. Replace if even questionable.
Great content, thank you ! your videos have answered a lot of my questions on restoring my 1968 ser. 1.5 roadster. I did notice your interior on the series 1.25 has all series 1 interior but has a covered glove box like my series 1.5 with series 2 interior was that from the factory or did you add this to your car?
I've just purchased a old English white Series 2 .. (I believe) bonnet that was damaged 35yrs ago .. is it possible to email you photos to accurately identify my bonnet ?
That’s a good question, actually. But I did just check and that 2+2, which was built on June 6, 1967, does still have the standard series one block. But it wasn’t too long after that that they moved to a very similar block, but it had a little extra casting area, just forward of the oil filter mount, and there are a couple drilled and tapped holes there that must’ve been for something on one of the sedans…
Dads was a sweet spot Series 1 67 E reg Roadster first owner was Mr Gunter Mustafa off Hornchurch I still have the heritage certificate, but the car is gone now. Absolutely gutted to be honest the body was unbelievable no no no rust None all lead loaded solid from top to bottom even came with the original factory hardtop I feel sick talking about it now because if you were still in the garage sitting on AXLE stands as it was back in a day I would definitely have chucked 70-80 thousand pound it today. I would just want a really beautiful car that I could use in dry weather only don’t want a show car no way waste of time just want a proper gorgeous car use enjoy dry weather only
For me My father RIP had a Series 1 4.2 Roadster That is the purest Mate all I would do is put up rated brakes bigger Wires on it but I would want Rudge Wheels on it same as D type electronic ignition and and up rated lights extra powerful for inside the beautiful Glass Top it off genuine factory, hardtop 😂😂😂😂😂😂
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Some day before I go to meet my maker I will have an E-Type again. Thank you Chuck for these great videos. They take me right back to when I owned my Jaguar’s 45 years ago.
Right around this time the front brake union moved from the top of the picture frame to the bottom. I have a 1.25 in the shop with the lower union.
Thanks Chuck . Another day at school being taught by the master !
Chuck, it just so happens, my '67 2+2 is a June build and a 1.25 series car too. Having owned for over 50 years, this vid really put the closure on my curiosity about when & why the covered headlights were omitted. Mine is an AC car too, in Pale Primrose.
My 1967 2+2 is also a 1.25, and I can report that there is no dual fan on mine. Mine has no AC, so as you surmised, that appears to be the differentiator. Now I have to add some caveats here - in 1989-1991 I worked in auto shop that specialized in British cars, I can tell you that around model switch years it’s almost like Jaguar would clean out the parts bins and mix and match towards the beginning/end. I saw factory cars, untouched since new with parts from previous models on them on more than a few occasions.
Hi Chuck. Mine is a series 1 built January 1967 with covered headlights and original header tank. I had purchased the mudguard rubber trim kit from SNG. It came with 2 fixing strips I had no idea what do with. Then I saw on your red car the rubber strips on the left side air intake valance. The strips were absent on the green car. The lightbulb lit. I went and pulled out the old panel that was replaced during restoration (supplied by you BTW) and noted my January car was also not fitted with the rubber strips on the valance. Every time I watch another e type TH-cam video I learn something useful! Thanks
Hey Chuck you looked like a Proud Poppa showing off your two E-Types, I even learn some things today about the Series One & 1/4... also the little One & 1/4 has a door on the glove box !!! is that something that started in 67? Gosh I love that 66 !!!!!!! and it's RED!
Hey Chuck...Nice explanation of this situation...you had given me the same info a couple of years ago and I decided to order your 'sugar scoop and flange' kit and take my '67 OTS back to covered headlight status.I did this mainly because when I was a thirteen year old boy ,that was the look that I remembered seeing and loved ! ...and by the way,your kit worked beautifully with no welding or planishing needed and...except for us Jag Heads,who's to know if it's a 1.25, or a 1.5 or a whatever?...as the Heritage Certificate say's,they're all series ones until they're not !! .Thnx again for your great advise and advice.
I’ve found little pieces of mig wire on my early October 64 coupe seat frames so I can confirm mig welding was used.
Plus the engine frames, picture frames are spectacular. Replace if even questionable.
Very well explained.thanks.
Great content, thank you ! your videos have answered a lot of my questions on restoring my 1968 ser. 1.5 roadster. I did notice your interior on the series 1.25 has all series 1 interior but has a covered glove box like my series 1.5 with series 2 interior was that from the factory or did you add this to your car?
Pretty sure all Series 1 2+2’s have a glovebox door. Not 100% on that though, but I think most if not all did. 😉
Your series 1.25 might be a unicorn - repaint from dark blue to Willow Green? Pretty car anyways.
I've just purchased a old English white Series 2 .. (I believe) bonnet that was damaged 35yrs ago .. is it possible to email you photos to accurately identify my bonnet ?
Sure - send them and I’ll have a look. 🙂
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When did the 4.2 block change?
That’s a good question, actually. But I did just check and that 2+2, which was built on June 6, 1967, does still have the standard series one block. But it wasn’t too long after that that they moved to a very similar block, but it had a little extra casting area, just forward of the oil filter mount, and there are a couple drilled and tapped holes there that must’ve been for something on one of the sedans…
Dads was a sweet spot Series 1 67 E reg Roadster first owner was Mr Gunter Mustafa off Hornchurch I still have the heritage certificate, but the car is gone now. Absolutely gutted to be honest the body was unbelievable no no no rust None all lead loaded solid from top to bottom even came with the original factory hardtop I feel sick talking about it now because if you were still in the garage sitting on AXLE stands as it was back in a day I would definitely have chucked 70-80 thousand pound it today. I would just want a really beautiful car that I could use in dry weather only don’t want a show car no way waste of time just want a proper gorgeous car use enjoy dry weather only
Great cars 👍…I have a OTS 1.5
I still do not completely don't understand my e-type. It looks like a 1.25 but the Mfg date was Jan 70.
For me My father RIP had a Series 1 4.2 Roadster
That is the purest Mate all I would do is put up rated brakes bigger Wires on it but I would want Rudge Wheels on it same as D type electronic ignition and and up rated lights extra powerful for inside the beautiful Glass
Top it off genuine factory, hardtop
😂😂😂😂😂😂
Another difference is the closed vs open glove box!
Actually, that’s not a change, as this is a 2+2 and Series 1 2+2’s all have the closed glove box. 😉
Series I except for the glovebox door.
Series 1 2+2s do in fact have a glovebox door. 😉
I don't think Jaguar had Mig welders in the 1960's! 😂
Actually, they did! - they were one of the earliest users of it. 😉