After being shipped off to be blasted the E-type returns back to the workshop finished in primer preventing any further rust. However, the suspicions of extensive metalwork were confirmed, as it appears the team have their work cut out for them. Once inspecting the existing metalwork the jobs list is tallied up and required work features new floors, all new sills, rear chassis, gearbox tunnel, bulkhead repairs, inner and outer rear wings and the list goes on. The E-type is moved into the metalwork area ready to undergo its transformation. Another item of the long job list is the repair of the supplied bonnet. Arriving as separate panels the team get to work mock assembling the bonnet. With a straight forward assembly, it becomes clear the bonnet requires minimal adjustments.
A new Series 1 floor, rear bulkhead and rear chassis legs are sourced, assembled and mounted to the body jig. Once the team are happy the shell is lowered on to the new floor to be aligned. With the necessary areas welded in place to hold the shell to the new floor, attention is moved to the gearbox tunnel. After measuring and ensuring alignment is spot on for the new gearbox tunnel, the team prepare to permanently fit the new panels before moving onto fixing the new frames and trial fitting the recently assembled new bonnet.
Committed to creating a highly useable and comfortable end product the team set out fitting our bespoke E-Type UK performance upgrades which include fitting 4 pot calipers (instead of the traditional 2 pot), ‘green stuff’ brake pads and separate modern independent handbrake system. With these desirable upgrades now fitted the IRS unit not only provides the driver with more dynamic braking and greater road performance but sets the bar for future subtle twists, such as fitment of E-Type UK’s 6 pot brake calipers, later to be fitted to the front suspension.
Following final touches and detail of exterior brightwork, 3500-hour restoration process and having passed our 500 miles shakedown period, this classic combination coupe is complete! Sourced from deep within the Norwegian mountains, rebuilt to a fine blend of originality and performance, now converted to right-hand drive, finished in heritage correct Pearl Grey over Dark Blue trim, complimented mechanically by a fast road fuel injected straight six and countless other performance upgrades, this E-type is ready for delivery to an eagerly waiting client.
