1963 Jaguar E-Type OTS
The story of a ground up restoration of a classic "XKE" Jaguar roadster

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fetching & dismantling
sandblasting & evil rust
right "b" pillar
fixing right inner sill
basic body repair, por-15
frame removed, footwell repair
hole fixed, car flipped, etc.
sill stiffeners, rear bulkhead, etc.
various small parts
left sill, added stiffener, etc.
   - lousy weather
trunk floor (reprise)
right floor, left sill, etc.
left floor, wheel well, etc.
right upper wishbone
floor done, car righted
rack, front frame, evil rust
left door cleaned & fitted
right door, right suspension
bonnet, part 1
bonnet, part 2
bonnet, part 3
bonnet, part 4
bonnet, part 5, etc.
bonnet, part 6
bonnet, outer sill, etc.
lots of stuff
left side, bonnet internals
frame, bonnet attached
engine stand, oil pan removal
pistons removed, sanding
sanding, final filling
color, frames, primer
brushed primer test
2nd coat primer
holiday greetings!
finish prep, detail on dent fix
spraying primer
winter chores
  1. undercoat, plating prep
  2. plating, spraying color
bonnet, plate prep, cylinder head
cylinder head paint, bushes
plating saga
front frame, suspension, part 1
front suspension, part 2
front suspension, part 3
priming and painting
bonnet, part 7
painting color!
boot lid, steering wheel
gas tank
winter chores
  1. firewall sundry
  2. front suspension
  3. steering setup
  4. master cylinders/pedals
  5. the rest
data plate screed
winter to spring
  1. irs rebuild
  2. trunk floor, harness
  3. data plate (again)
data plate, door, headlights
dash vinyl, crosshatch aluminum
windshield, right door
interior, "widget"
chrome parts!
door handle details
rolling chassis
molasses rust removal
electrical, part 1
bores, thrust washers
new engine!
head differences
block differences
compression ratio
engine in place!
alternator
catchup & photos
it runs!
setback and brakes
darned close & engine diffs
driven

Parts and Restoration Photographs

This section generally displays the right sill, door, and door frame area.

PARTS FROM AREA

Note: Parts that have a DARK GREEN background have been reinstalled. Parts listed with a LIGHT TURQUOISE GREEN background and been restored or replaced and are ready for installation. These designations are, unfortunately, not accurate, because a server outage in July 2008 meant I had to access old data to restore the archive. As yoou can imagine, things have proceeded far beyond what is indicated by the colors.

Part ID
Part Name
Part Color
Jaguar No.
Martin Robey
Notes
CL90201INNER SILL STIFFENERBD-16488
CL90230FRONT SILL STIFFENERBD16488MRE19
CL00190AIR VENT FLAP, RTBLK
CL50231MIDDLE SILL STIFFENERFABRICATED
CL50232LFT REAR SILL STIFFENERBD1593MRE20LHFABRICATED
CL90195RADIUS ARM MOUNT BUSHINGPAIR; ALSO LOCATION ML90195
CL90202OUTER SILL, RTBODYBD-15133
CL90199FLOOR PNL, RTBODY106-108
CL00174IRS RADIAL ARM ATTCH BRCKT
CU90222GRAB HANDLE
CU00283DOOR PANEL ASSY, RTBODY
CU00282DOOR HANDLE. RTCHROLOCK CYL OK, SEE CU00279
CU00281DOOR HINGE STRAP. HARDWR, RTBODYBD22662BD22662REPLACE STRAP
CU00272INT DOOR LATCH HANDLE, PIN, LFTCHROBD10728ESCUTCHEON (BD10730)
CU00273GLASS, RETRACTOR MECH, RT DOOR
CU00274WINDOW TRACK/GUIDE, RT DOOREXT CHROME GOOD, CLEAN UP INT SECTION
CU00275ANTI-DRUM MATL, MOSTLY INTACT, RT DOORREPLACE, USE FOR TEMPLATE (MAYBE)
CU00276DOOR LATCH MECHANISM, RT
CU00277INT TRIM FITTING, LIGHT SWITCH STRIKER
CU00278DOOR. LOWER ACCESS PLATES. RTBLKAFFIX WITH RIVETS
CU00279DOOR LATCH AND KEY MECH, RT
CU00280DOOR PNL CLIPS. MYSTERY PARTSFOUND INSIDE RT DOOR PNL
CU00021A-POST VINYL (TEMPLATE)
CU90198GRAB HANDLE CHROME FITTINGCHRO
CU00023SIDE PAN, INT
CU00024GLOVE BOX
CU00046CHROME TRIM, RT DOORCHRO
CU00049DOOR PNL WITH CHROM, RT
CU00063WIPER ASSY, RT
CU00065A-POST PNL, RT
CU00066A-POST EXT CHROME, RTCHRO
CU00070DEFROST VENT, RT
CU00071DEFROST VENT, RT CTR
CU00084DASH, GLOVE BOX, RT
CU00120DEFROST VENT HOSE
CU00182DOOR STRIKER PLATE ASSY, RT
CU00183DOOR FRAME INSERT, RT
CU90196A-POST CHROME CAP, RTCHRO
CU00271WINDOW CRANK HANDLE, PIN, RTCHROBD10729ESCUTCHEON (BD10730)

AREA IN PHOTOGRAPHS

56 photographs are shown below, some of which counted twice because they depict both "UPPER" and "LOWER" views of the area. Many of the photographs will show other areas of the car, but the area you chose will be a part of the picture. Click on the picture to see a larger image. If you think that a higher resolution image would help you out, high resolution images are available on request with philanthropic strings — meaning you'll have to make a donation to a charity and tell me you've done so to get the picture emailed to you. If handling large file sizes is beyond your network connection speed or your ISP's email limits, I will burn a CD-ROM if you pay the cost of materials and postage. High resolution photographs are generally about 2000 by 1500 pixels, formatted in JPEG (aka JPG), in files of about 1 - 1.5 megabytes.

The photographs may not be republished in any manner or form, and I retain all rights. I'm doing this because because people find that photographs like these can help them put their old cars back together as they should be. It's a public service, and someday I might want to do something different with my pictures. (By the way, I'm doing this until it becomes burdensome, and then I'm done, so this offer changes without notice.)

NOTE: Although all of the pictures appear to have a horizontal orientation, many in fact are vertical. You will have to reorient the photograph in cases when the picture should be vertical. There are usually sufficient clues in the background or in the details of the automobile itself to tell you when you should look "sideways" at the picture.

Lower Section
DESCRIPTION: FOOTWELL AREA, WIRING
ORIENTATION: REAR
GENERAL LOCATION: RIGHT DOOR AREA, LOWER HALF OF CAR
PHOTO DATE: 19 SEPTEMBER 2002

PHOTO FILE: DSC00432.JPG

   
DESCRIPTION: FRONT INTERIOR, STRIPPED DOWN
ORIENTATION: REAR
GENERAL LOCATION: RIGHT DOOR AREA, LOWER HALF OF CAR
PHOTO DATE: 19 SEPTEMBER 2002

PHOTO FILE: DSC00434.JPG

   
DESCRIPTION: RT DASH WIRING VIEW, DEFROST TUBES, FOOTWELL
ORIENTATION: REAR
GENERAL LOCATION: RIGHT DOOR AREA, LOWER HALF OF CAR
PHOTO DATE: 19 SEPTEMBER 2002

PHOTO FILE: DSC00402.JPG

   
DESCRIPTION: INTERIOR, ALL PIECES REMOVED
ORIENTATION: REAR
GENERAL LOCATION: RIGHT DOOR AREA, LOWER HALF OF CAR
PHOTO DATE: 20 SEPTEMBER 2002

PHOTO FILE: DSC00482.JPG

   
DESCRIPTION: RT INNER SILL, REAR SECTION UNDER B-PILLAR
ORIENTATION: RIGHT
GENERAL LOCATION: RIGHT DOOR AREA, LOWER HALF OF CAR
PHOTO DATE: 13 OCTOBER 2002

PHOTO FILE: DSC00506.JPG

   
DESCRIPTION: RT REAR BULKHD, FLOOR UNDER SEAT
ORIENTATION: TOP
GENERAL LOCATION: RIGHT DOOR AREA, LOWER HALF OF CAR
PHOTO DATE: 13 OCTOBER 2002

PHOTO FILE: DSC00505.JPG

   
DESCRIPTION: RT OUTER SILL PARTIALLY REMOVED, LOOKING IN
ORIENTATION: RIGHT
GENERAL LOCATION: RIGHT DOOR AREA, LOWER HALF OF CAR
PHOTO DATE: 13 OCTOBER 2002

PHOTO FILE: DSC00504.JPG

   
DESCRIPTION: RT INNER SILL, FULL VIEW, BEFORE REPAIR
ORIENTATION: RIGHT
GENERAL LOCATION: RIGHT DOOR AREA, LOWER HALF OF CAR
PHOTO DATE: 13 OCTOBER 2002

PHOTO FILE: DSC00517.JPG

   
DESCRIPTION: INT, REAR BULKHD, HOLE ALMOST REPAIRED
ORIENTATION: FRONT
GENERAL LOCATION: RIGHT DOOR AREA, LOWER HALF OF CAR
PHOTO DATE: 13 NOVEMBER 2002

PHOTO FILE: DSC00584.JPG

   
DESCRIPTION: RT FLOOR AREA (PNL REMOVED)
ORIENTATION: BELOW
GENERAL LOCATION: RIGHT DOOR AREA, LOWER HALF OF CAR
PHOTO DATE: 16 NOVEMBER 2002

PHOTO FILE: DSC00610.JPG

   
DESCRIPTION: FRONT RT INNER SILL, AIR CLEANER MNT SECTION
ORIENTATION: REAR
GENERAL LOCATION: RIGHT DOOR AREA, LOWER HALF OF CAR
PHOTO DATE: 16 NOVEMBER 2002

PHOTO FILE: DSC00608.JPG

   
DESCRIPTION: RT & LFT FLOOR PNLS, LFT INNER SILL, LFT SILL STI
ORIENTATION: BELOW
GENERAL LOCATION: RIGHT DOOR AREA, LOWER HALF OF CAR
PHOTO DATE: 16 NOVEMBER 2002

PHOTO FILE: DSC00604.JPG

   
DESCRIPTION: LFT INNER SILL, SILL STIFFENERS, LFT FLOOR, WHEEL
ORIENTATION: LEFT
GENERAL LOCATION: RIGHT DOOR AREA, LOWER HALF OF CAR
PHOTO DATE: 23 NOVEMBER 2002

PHOTO FILE: DSC00611.JPG

   
DESCRIPTION: RADIUS ARM MNTG BRKT, LFT, AS REMOVED
ORIENTATION: BELOW
GENERAL LOCATION: RIGHT DOOR AREA, LOWER HALF OF CAR
PHOTO DATE: 23 NOVEMBER 2002

PHOTO FILE: DSC00616.JPG

   
DESCRIPTION: LFT REAR SILL STIFFENER
ORIENTATION: LEFT
GENERAL LOCATION: RIGHT DOOR AREA, LOWER HALF OF CAR
PHOTO DATE: 23 NOVEMBER 2002

PHOTO FILE: DSC00612.JPG

   
DESCRIPTION: RADIUS ARM MNTG BRKT, LFT, REPAIRED
ORIENTATION: BELOW
GENERAL LOCATION: RIGHT DOOR AREA, LOWER HALF OF CAR
PHOTO DATE: 27 NOVEMBER 2002

PHOTO FILE: DSC00617.JPG

   
DESCRIPTION: RADIUS ARM MNTG BRKT, LFT, UNDERSIDE, RUST TREATE
ORIENTATION: BELOW
GENERAL LOCATION: RIGHT DOOR AREA, LOWER HALF OF CAR
PHOTO DATE: 27 NOVEMBER 2002

PHOTO FILE: DSC00619.JPG

   
DESCRIPTION: LFT INNER SILL, FULL VIEW, MIDDLE STIFFENER ADDED
ORIENTATION: LEFT
GENERAL LOCATION: RIGHT DOOR AREA, LOWER HALF OF CAR
PHOTO DATE: 01 DECEMBER 2002

PHOTO FILE: DSC00660.JPG

   
DESCRIPTION: ROUGH CUT MIDDLE SILL STIFFENER WITH HOLE
ORIENTATION: TOP
GENERAL LOCATION: RIGHT DOOR AREA, LOWER HALF OF CAR
PHOTO DATE: 13 FEBRUARY 2003

PHOTO FILE: DSC00993.JPG

   
DESCRIPTION: ROUGH CUT MIDDLE SILL STIFFENER (FLAT)
ORIENTATION: TOP
GENERAL LOCATION: RIGHT DOOR AREA, LOWER HALF OF CAR
PHOTO DATE: 13 FEBRUARY 2003

PHOTO FILE: DSC00991.JPG

   
DESCRIPTION: MIDDLE SILL STIFFENER TEMPLATE IN PLACE
ORIENTATION: FRONT
GENERAL LOCATION: RIGHT DOOR AREA, LOWER HALF OF CAR
PHOTO DATE: 13 FEBRUARY 2003

PHOTO FILE: DSC00989.JPG

   
DESCRIPTION: ROUGH CUT MIDDLE SILL STIFFENER (BENT)
ORIENTATION: FRONT
GENERAL LOCATION: RIGHT DOOR AREA, LOWER HALF OF CAR
PHOTO DATE: 13 FEBRUARY 2003

PHOTO FILE: DSC00992.JPG

   
DESCRIPTION: REMAINS OF FRT STIFFENER FOR TEMPLATE
ORIENTATION: TOP
GENERAL LOCATION: RIGHT DOOR AREA, LOWER HALF OF CAR
PHOTO DATE: 13 FEBRUARY 2003

PHOTO FILE: DSC00987.JPG

   
DESCRIPTION: FRT STIFFENER CARDBD TEMPLATE IN PLACE
ORIENTATION: FRONT
GENERAL LOCATION: RIGHT DOOR AREA, LOWER HALF OF CAR
PHOTO DATE: 13 FEBRUARY 2003

PHOTO FILE: DSC00988.JPG

   
DESCRIPTION: ROUGH CUT MIDDLE SILL STIFFENER BENDING HOLE
ORIENTATION: TOP
GENERAL LOCATION: RIGHT DOOR AREA, LOWER HALF OF CAR
PHOTO DATE: 13 FEBRUARY 2003

PHOTO FILE: DSC00994.JPG

   
DESCRIPTION: RT FLOOR PNL, INNER SILL WITH STIFFENERS
ORIENTATION: FRONT
GENERAL LOCATION: RIGHT DOOR AREA, LOWER HALF OF CAR
PHOTO DATE: 14 FEBRUARY 2003

PHOTO FILE: DSC01004.JPG

   
DESCRIPTION: CAR SHELL BOTTOM, WITHOUT LFT FLOOR PNL
ORIENTATION: FRONT
GENERAL LOCATION: RIGHT DOOR AREA, LOWER HALF OF CAR
PHOTO DATE: 15 FEBRUARY 2003

PHOTO FILE: DSC01017.JPG

   
DESCRIPTION: FLOOR PNLS AT CROSS MEMBER WITH BOLTS
ORIENTATION: BOTTOM
GENERAL LOCATION: RIGHT DOOR AREA, LOWER HALF OF CAR
PHOTO DATE: 24 FEBRUARY 2003

PHOTO FILE: DSC01057.JPG

   
DESCRIPTION: CAR SHELL BOTTOM, FLOOR PNLS INSTALLED
ORIENTATION: FRONT
GENERAL LOCATION: RIGHT DOOR AREA, LOWER HALF OF CAR
PHOTO DATE: 24 FEBRUARY 2003

PHOTO FILE: DSC01056.JPG

   
DESCRIPTION: CAR SHELL BOTTOM, FLOOR PNLS INSTALLED, PRIMED
ORIENTATION: FRONT
GENERAL LOCATION: RIGHT DOOR AREA, LOWER HALF OF CAR
PHOTO DATE: 10 MARCH 2003

PHOTO FILE: DSC01086.JPG

   
Upper Section
DESCRIPTION: AS RECEIVED, UPPER BONNET
ORIENTATION: TOP
GENERAL LOCATION: RIGHT DOOR AREA, UPPER HALF OF CAR
PHOTO DATE: 13 SEPTEMBER 2002

PHOTO FILE: DSC00292.JPG

   
DESCRIPTION: WIPER ASSY
ORIENTATION: REAR
GENERAL LOCATION: RIGHT DOOR AREA, UPPER HALF OF CAR
PHOTO DATE: 19 SEPTEMBER 2002

PHOTO FILE: DSC00443.JPG

   
DESCRIPTION: RT DASH WIRING VIEW, DEFROST TUBES, FOOTWELL
ORIENTATION: REAR
GENERAL LOCATION: RIGHT DOOR AREA, UPPER HALF OF CAR
PHOTO DATE: 19 SEPTEMBER 2002

PHOTO FILE: DSC00402.JPG

   
DESCRIPTION: DASH UNDERSIDE, INSTRUM PANELS, GLOVE BOX
ORIENTATION: REAR
GENERAL LOCATION: RIGHT DOOR AREA, UPPER HALF OF CAR
PHOTO DATE: 19 SEPTEMBER 2002

PHOTO FILE: DSC00392.JPG

   
DESCRIPTION: FRONT INTERIOR, STRIPPED DOWN
ORIENTATION: REAR
GENERAL LOCATION: RIGHT DOOR AREA, UPPER HALF OF CAR
PHOTO DATE: 19 SEPTEMBER 2002

PHOTO FILE: DSC00434.JPG

   
DESCRIPTION: DASH, DEFROST VENTS
ORIENTATION: TOP
GENERAL LOCATION: RIGHT DOOR AREA, UPPER HALF OF CAR
PHOTO DATE: 19 SEPTEMBER 2002

PHOTO FILE: DSC00391.JPG

   
DESCRIPTION: SEAT, WITH PARTIAL UPHOLST
ORIENTATION: FRONT
GENERAL LOCATION: RIGHT DOOR AREA, UPPER HALF OF CAR
PHOTO DATE: 20 SEPTEMBER 2002

PHOTO FILE: DSC00461.JPG

   
DESCRIPTION: SEAT, WITH PARTIAL UPHOLST
ORIENTATION: RIGHT
GENERAL LOCATION: RIGHT DOOR AREA, UPPER HALF OF CAR
PHOTO DATE: 20 SEPTEMBER 2002

PHOTO FILE: DSC00462.JPG

   
DESCRIPTION: SEAT, WITH PARTIAL UPHOLST
ORIENTATION: REAR
GENERAL LOCATION: RIGHT DOOR AREA, UPPER HALF OF CAR
PHOTO DATE: 20 SEPTEMBER 2002

PHOTO FILE: DSC00463.JPG

   
DESCRIPTION: SEAT, WITH PARTIAL UPHOLST
ORIENTATION: LEFT
GENERAL LOCATION: RIGHT DOOR AREA, UPPER HALF OF CAR
PHOTO DATE: 20 SEPTEMBER 2002

PHOTO FILE: DSC00464.JPG

   
DESCRIPTION: SEAT, WITH PARTIAL UPHOLST
ORIENTATION: BELOW
GENERAL LOCATION: RIGHT DOOR AREA, UPPER HALF OF CAR
PHOTO DATE: 20 SEPTEMBER 2002

PHOTO FILE: DSC00465.JPG

   
DESCRIPTION: SEAT, WITH PARTIAL UPHOLST, DETAIL
ORIENTATION: BELOW
GENERAL LOCATION: RIGHT DOOR AREA, UPPER HALF OF CAR
PHOTO DATE: 20 SEPTEMBER 2002

PHOTO FILE: DSC00466.JPG

   
DESCRIPTION: SEAT SHELL, SANDBLASTED, POR-15
ORIENTATION: FRONT
GENERAL LOCATION: RIGHT DOOR AREA, UPPER HALF OF CAR
PHOTO DATE: 20 SEPTEMBER 2002

PHOTO FILE: DSC00481.JPG

   
DESCRIPTION: FRONT BULKHEAD, INTERIOR, STRIPPED
ORIENTATION: FRONT
GENERAL LOCATION: RIGHT DOOR AREA, UPPER HALF OF CAR
PHOTO DATE: 20 SEPTEMBER 2002

PHOTO FILE: DSC00477.JPG

   
DESCRIPTION: SEAT, FRONT, LEATHERS/FOAM REMOVED, DETAIL
ORIENTATION: FRONT
GENERAL LOCATION: RIGHT DOOR AREA, UPPER HALF OF CAR
PHOTO DATE: 20 SEPTEMBER 2002

PHOTO FILE: DSC00472.JPG

   
DESCRIPTION: SEAT, FRONT, LEATHERS/FOAM REMOVED
ORIENTATION: FRONT
GENERAL LOCATION: RIGHT DOOR AREA, UPPER HALF OF CAR
PHOTO DATE: 20 SEPTEMBER 2002

PHOTO FILE: DSC00471.JPG

   
DESCRIPTION: INTERIOR, ALL PIECES REMOVED
ORIENTATION: REAR
GENERAL LOCATION: RIGHT DOOR AREA, UPPER HALF OF CAR
PHOTO DATE: 20 SEPTEMBER 2002

PHOTO FILE: DSC00482.JPG

   
DESCRIPTION: SEAT, FRONT, LEATHERS REMOVED, SHOWING FOAM
ORIENTATION: FRONT
GENERAL LOCATION: RIGHT DOOR AREA, UPPER HALF OF CAR
PHOTO DATE: 20 SEPTEMBER 2002

PHOTO FILE: DSC00470.JPG

   
DESCRIPTION: SEAT, FRONT, FASTENER, DETAIL (OUT-OF-FOCUS)
ORIENTATION: FRONT
GENERAL LOCATION: RIGHT DOOR AREA, UPPER HALF OF CAR
PHOTO DATE: 20 SEPTEMBER 2002

PHOTO FILE: DSC00473.JPG

   
DESCRIPTION: SEAT, REAR, LEATHERS REMOVED
ORIENTATION: REAR
GENERAL LOCATION: RIGHT DOOR AREA, UPPER HALF OF CAR
PHOTO DATE: 20 SEPTEMBER 2002

PHOTO FILE: DSC00469.JPG

   
DESCRIPTION: SEAT, WITH PARTIAL UPHOLST, DETAIL
ORIENTATION: BELOW
GENERAL LOCATION: RIGHT DOOR AREA, UPPER HALF OF CAR
PHOTO DATE: 20 SEPTEMBER 2002

PHOTO FILE: DSC00468.JPG

   
DESCRIPTION: SEAT, WITH PARTIAL UPHOLST, DETAIL
ORIENTATION: BELOW
GENERAL LOCATION: RIGHT DOOR AREA, UPPER HALF OF CAR
PHOTO DATE: 20 SEPTEMBER 2002

PHOTO FILE: DSC00467.JPG

   
DESCRIPTION: RT B-PILLAR REPAIR, REMOVED PIECE
ORIENTATION: FRONT
GENERAL LOCATION: RIGHT DOOR AREA, UPPER HALF OF CAR
PHOTO DATE: 13 OCTOBER 2002

PHOTO FILE: DSC00516.JPG

   
DESCRIPTION: RT B-PILLAR REPAIR BENEATH DOOR STRIKER
ORIENTATION: FRONT
GENERAL LOCATION: RIGHT DOOR AREA, UPPER HALF OF CAR
PHOTO DATE: 13 OCTOBER 2002

PHOTO FILE: DSC00515.JPG

   
DESCRIPTION: RT INNER SILL, FULL VIEW, BEFORE REPAIR
ORIENTATION: RIGHT
GENERAL LOCATION: RIGHT DOOR AREA, UPPER HALF OF CAR
PHOTO DATE: 13 OCTOBER 2002

PHOTO FILE: DSC00517.JPG

   
DESCRIPTION: INT, REAR BULKHD, HOLE ALMOST REPAIRED
ORIENTATION: FRONT
GENERAL LOCATION: RIGHT DOOR AREA, UPPER HALF OF CAR
PHOTO DATE: 13 NOVEMBER 2002

PHOTO FILE: DSC00584.JPG