1969 E Type roadster (TW)
Repaint, major mechanical service


 
 

 
Specification (briefly) for this project is as follows:

Full repaint in the original Ascot Fawn, partial re-chrome, cylinder head rebuild, major mechanical service, etc.


 

 
 

Update report - October 24, 2013

We have now finished road testing and your car is ready for your enjoyment!

 



 
 
 

   

 

 

 
   

 

 

 
   


Applying the first of the new Ascot Fawn paint...

 
   

 

 

 
   

 
 


We have now completed the bodywork and significantly improved panel fit throughout the car. We have applied two coats of Slick Sand and will continue the blocking process over the next few days.

 
 
 Car has been primed with Slick Sand
 

 
 
 
 

 

 
 Door and bonnet fit now exceptional
Boot lid also fits beautifully 

 
 


We are pleased to get this project underway and hope you enjoy following the progress in these pages...

 
 
 Removing the outer layer of Ascot Fawn paint revealed
some bright yellow primer
 Door, bonnet and boot lid gaps will be improved during 
repainting process

 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 

 

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