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May 7, 2008

• CJ Workshop - 1965 roadster (SC) - First of the Opalescent Gunmetal paint is applied....
• CJ Workshop - 1956 XK140 roadster (SZ) - Finishing touches, leather crash roll around doors...
• CJ Workshop - 1966 FHC (Jim) - Restoring dash and gauges..
• CJ Engine Machine Shop - Viper Engine (Job # 1843 Todd) - Heads rebuilt, custom camshaft delivered

May 1, 2008

• CJ Engine Machine Shop - Dodge Viper Rebuild (Job # 1843 Todd) - Valve job complete, flow testing in progress

April 24, 2008

• CJ Workshop - 1965 roadster (SC) - Chrome trial fit completed, painting just around the corner....
• CJ Workshop - 1964 E Type roadster (SB) - Stage One engine rebuild underway
• CJ Workshop - 1966 E Type FHC (JA) - Stage One engine rebuild in progress...
• CJ Workshop - 1963 E Type roadster (JK) - Welding up damaged cylinder head combustion chambers
• CJ Workshop - 1966 FHC (Jim) - Engine rebuild in progress, welding up corroded water jackets

April 23, 2008

• CJ Workshop - 1963 E Type roadster (JK) - Darrell making some tricky repairs look deceptively easy...
• CJ Engine Machine Shop - Dodge Viper Rebuild (Job # 1843 Todd) - Another Viper engine rebuild underway

April 11, 2008

• CJ Workshop - 1955 XK 140 roadster (CK) - Building up the chassis..
• CJ Workshop - 1963 E Type roadster (JK) - More progress in the Coachworks...
• CJ Workshop - 1972 E Type roadster (TM) - Panel replacement complete
• CJ Engine Machine Shop - 1966 E Type roadster (PP) - Checking bearing clearances, final assembly underway
• CJ Engine Machine Shop - Dodge Viper Stroker (Job # 1837 TN) - Almost finished, flow test results, etc

April 3, 2008

• CJ Engine Machine Shop - Team CJ built engine breaks production car record at Texas Mile at 229.7 MPH

April 2, 2008

• CJ Workshop - 1964 E Type roadster (SB) - Another restoration gets underway in the CJ Workshop...
• CJ Engine Machine Shop - Dodge Viper Stroker (Job # 1837 TN) - Cool photo of every component part
• CJ Engine Machine Shop - 1959 XK 150 (BP) - Align honing cam caps
• CJ Engine Machine Shop - 1969 Aston Martin DBS - Rebuilt rods fail inspection

March 28, 2008

• CJ Workshop - 1965 FHC (Jim) - Back in the rotation, Stage One engine rebuild underway, custom interior, etc

March 27, 2008

• CJ Workshop - 1961 FHC (ES) - Installing engine, transmission, carbs, etc...

March 25, 2008

• CJ Engine Machine Shop - Viper Turbo (Job # 1838 TS) - Rebuild completed and ready for delivery
• CJ Engine Machine Shop (Job # 1813 SCA) - Unsolicited customer feedback!
• CJ Engine Machine Shop - 1969 Aston Martin DBS - Align honing the block

March 23, 2008

• 1969 Aston Martin DBS (APM) - Engine machine work in progress, new aluminium radiator and expansion tank
• CJ Workshop - 1963 E Type roadster (JK) - New floors being welded into place...
• CJ Workshop - 1972 V12 roadster (TM) - Skinning doors..
• CJ Engine Machine Shop - Dodge Viper Turbo (Job # 1838 TS) - Machine work and porting finished
• CJ Workshop - 1965 roadster (SC) - Differential and IRS rebuild underway

March 19, 2008

• CJ Workshop - 1967 roadster (DA) - Time to install the interior and last of the brightwork
• CJ Engine Machine Shop - Dodge Viper Turbo (Job # 1838 TS) - Progress report, custom valves due in 3/20
• CJ Workshop - 1956 XK140 roadster (SZ) - Grill installed, restoring the side screens
• Jaguar Junk - Loads more used gems listed and sold - parting out a 1970 2+2 with AC
• CJ Engine Machine Shop - Dodge Viper Stroker (Job # 1837 TN) - Building the short block

March 18, 2008

• CJ Workshop - 1963 E Type roadster (JK) - Inner sills and cross-member welded into place...
• CJ Engine Machine Shop (Job # 1838 TS) - Installing new guides, seats, etc
• CJ Engine Machine Shop (Job # 1837 TN) - Balancing stroked crank, honing cylinders..

March 14, 2008

• CJ Engine Machine Shop (Job # 1838 TS) - Porting in progress, Dodge Viper turbo cylinder heads

March 13, 2008

• CJ Engine Machine Shop (Job # 1813 SCA) - 4.2 E Type cylinder head rebuild completed
• CJ Workshop - 1966 E Type FHC (JA) - Stage One engine rebuild underway..
• CJ Workshop - 1963 E Type roadster (JK) - Continued panel replacement, more mechanical progress

March 12, 2008

• CJ Workshop - 1964 E Type roadster (SB) - Another new project gets underway in the CJ Workshop!
• CJ Engine Machine Shop (Job # 1838 TS) - Stage One cylinder heads, Dodge Viper Turbo

March 11, 2008

• CJ Engine Machine Shop (Job # 1837 TN) - Building a Dodge Viper Stage 2 stroker engine

March 10, 2008

• CJ Workshop - 1956 XK140 roadster (SZ) - Wiring in the lamps...
• Introducing Mr. Freddie George, Classic Jaguar (UK)

March 8, 2008

• CJ Workshop - 1965 roadster (SC) - Bodywork completed, Slick Sand applied
• CJ Engine Machine Shop (Job # 1833 PM) - Toyota race engine - short block rebuild completed
• CJ Engine Machine Shop (Job # 1834 TC) - LT1 race engine - short block machine work

March 7, 2008

• CJ Workshop - 1961 FHC (ES) - Going back together with front suspension, brakes, etc...
• CJ Workshop - 1967 roadster (MH) - Another CJ restoration completed and ready for delivery..
• CJ Workshop - 1963 E Type roadster (JK) - Body restoration (extensive panel replacement) underway..

March 5, 2008

• CJ Workshop - 1963 E Type roadster (JK) - Body back from the blasters, differential rebuilt..
• CJ Engine Machine Shop - 1967 E Type roadster (BD) - Align honing, re-sleeving, re-surfacing, honing new cylinders..
• CJ Engine Machine Shop - 1959 XK 150 (BP) - Cylinder head machine work now complete..

March 3, 2008

• CJ Workshop - 1959 XK 150 (BP) - Measured flow results following porting the cylinder head and intake manifold

February 25, 2008

• CJ Workshop - 1966 E Type FHC (JA) - Car disassembled, project underway!
• CJ Engine Machine Shop (Job # 1819 SCS) - XK cylinder head rebuild completed
• CJ Workshop - 1956 XK140 roadster (SZ) - Installing front bumpers, bonnet, etc..
• CJ Workshop - 1959 XK 150 (BP) - Rebuilding carbs, wiper motor, prepping engine block...
• CJ Engine Machine Shop - 1963 E Type roadster (JK) - Align honing engine block, installing new sleeves, etc..

Ladies and gentlemen, I want to tell you about a friend of mine called Nicholas Greiner. Nick has been fighting cancer for five of the eleven years he has been on this planet. We thought he had it licked when his cancer was in remission for almost five years, but tragically it returned last September. Nick, who lives in Oregon with his mother, Lynette, and elder sister Briana, has been fighting heroically and is just now emerging from a gruelling 8 week session of radiation and chemotherapy. As brave as he is, Nick has been having a really tough time of things over the last few days.

One of the things that keeps Nick going are the messages of support he gets from his friends and family. Right now, Nick needs more friends. Please, please, please visit the Caring Bridge website that has been set up in Nick's name and sign his guestbook. It doesn't matter that you may not have heard about Nick before today. Just tell Nick you are a 'car guy or gal' that heard about his fight on the Internet. This incredibly brave young man is my hero. If you would take a moment or two to put a couple of words of encouragement in Nick's guestbook at the Caring Bridge website, I will be forever in your debt.

February 20, 2008

• CJ Engine Machine Shop (Job # 1830 PP) - Stage One Dodge Viper tested on the chassis dyno

February 17, 2008

• CJ Workshop - 1972 V12 roadster (TM) - Repairing a rusty boot floor..
• CJ Engine Machine Shop (Job # 1829 BL) - Building the most powerful racing Toyota engine in the world..

February 16, 2008

• CJ Workshop - 1963 E Type roadster (JK) - Cutting out engine sleeves, performance and reliability upgrades on display for your visit...
• CJ Engine Machine Shop (Job # 1830 PP) - Stage One Dodge Viper cylinder head rebuild completed

February 15, 2008

• CJ Engine Machine Shop - 1967 E Type roadster (BD) - Problems with the cylinder head...
• CJ Workshop - 1967 roadster (MH) - Becker Mexico, final shakedown and road testing in progress

February 14, 2008

• CJ Workshop - 1963 E Type roadster (JK) - Getting the body ready for blasting, engine machine work underway
• CJ Workshop - 1967 E Type roadster (BD) - Another new project gets underway in the CJ Workshop!
• CJ Workshops - 1955 XK140 roadster (CK) - Body painted in beautiful Pacific Blue
• CJ Engine Machine Shop - 1959 XK 150 (BP) - Align honing in progress, honing cylinders, steering column rebuilt, etc
• Jaguar Junk - More used gems listed and sold!

February 9, 2008

• CJ Workshop - 1966 E Type FHC (JA) - Another new project gets underway in the CJ Workshop!
• Wanted! I am looking for a matching numbers, 3.8 E Type roadster restoration project. Please contact Dan Mooney at CJ if you have any leads. Thanks!
• Jaguar Junk - More used gems listed and sold!

February 8, 2008

• CJ Workshop - 1956 XK140 roadster (SZ) - Installing bumpers, license plate panel....
• CJ Workshop - 1971 V12 2+2 (SD) - Bodywork progress..

February 7, 2008

• CJ Machine Shop - 1966 roadster (PP) - Align honing block, port work in progress

February 6, 2008

• CJ Machine Shop - 1966 roadster (PP) - Honing block, head on the flow bench
• CJ Workshop - 1959 XK 150 (BP) - Rear axle rebuilt, cylinder head on flow bench

February 2, 2008

• CJ Machine Shop - 1966 roadster (PP) - Why we re-sleeve all our engines at Classic Jaguar...
• CJ Workshop - 1961 FHC (ES) - Painting in progress (Opalescent Dark Blue)...
• CJ Workshop - 1959 XK 150 (BP) - Rear axle rebuild underway, engine rebuild also in process...
• Check out our 1974 V12 roadster on eBay - One owner car with amazing documentation from day one (window sticker included) - just a fantastic candidate for restoration

February 1, 2008

• CJ Workshop - 1972 V12 roadster (TM) - Body back from the blasters - and the news is pretty good!
• CJ Workshop - 1967 roadster (MH) - Interior installation almost complete...

January 31, 2008

• CJ Workshops - 1955 XK140 roadster (CK) - Painting (Pacific Blue) in progress, rebuilding a very badly corroded cylinder head
• CJ Machine Shop - 1966 roadster (PP) - Issues with a warped cylinder head

January 11, 2008

• New product launch! Classic Jaguar is proud to announce its appointment as North American distributor for Koni (Jaguar) shock absorbers - Check out the new KONI shock absorbers page!
• New product launch! A superb new line of Jaguar E Type road springs, including standard (OEM) spec and uprated - Check out the new CJ road springs page!
• Jaguar Junk - More used gems listed and sold!

January 9, 2008

• CJ Workshop - 1956 XK140 roadster (SZ) - Installing and trimming padded crash roll around the cockpit

January 7, 2008

• CJ Workshops - 1955 XK140 roadster (CK) - Trial fitting chrome, final push to paint

January 4, 2008

• CJ Workshop - 1956 XK140 roadster (SZ) - Installing the new Suffolk & Turley interior

December 28, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1961 FHC (ES) - First of the Opalescent Dark Blue paint is applied
• CJ Workshop - 1971 V12 2+2 (SD) - Fabricating and installing a new rear wheel arch (inner and outer)

December 24, 2007

• Happy Holidays to all our friends, customers and suppliers around the world!
• CJ Workshop - 1967 roadster (MH) - Carbs rebuilt and installed, engine now running...

December 21, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1971 V12 2+2 (SD) - Body restoration underway

December 18, 2007

• Married 25 years today. It doesn't seem possible...

December 14, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1965 roadster (SC) - Stage One engine rebuild completed..

December 5, 2007

• Jaguar Junk - More used gems listed and sold - huge update!

December 4, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1974 roadster (VG) - Suffolk & Turley interior installation now complete

November 21, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1967 roadster (MH) - Back on its wheels, engine and CJ5 five speed transmission installed
• Happy Thanksgiving to all out American friends and customers!

November 19, 2007

• 1937 Rolls Royce Phantom III dhc (the Warhol woodie) offered on eBay

November 9, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1961 FHC (ES) - Bodywork complete, car in Slick Sand and final blocking underway
• CJ Workshop - 1956 XK140 roadster (SZ) - New windscreens assembled and installed
• CJ Workshop - 1974 roadster (VG) - Installing the new Suffolk & Turley interior
• CJ Workshop - 1974 Pantera - Stripped to bare metal
• 1961 (outside latch) E Type roadster (875299) - This vehicle is now sold (and headed home to England)
• CJ Workshop - 1959 XK 150 DHC (BP) - Suspension rebuild and brake upgrade in progress
• Public Service Announcement! I have just had a really bad experience buying a car from a company called Silver Star Motorcars, located at 19353 Preston Road, Dallas, Texas, 75252. In the next few days I will put up a page outlining this sorry transaction in the hope that it will prevent anyone else making the same mistake I did. Watch this space...

November 2, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1959 XK 150 DHC (BP) - Another new project gets underway in the CJ Workshop
• 1961 (outside latch) E Type roadster - Matching number project car for sale

October 24, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1963 roadster (JK) - Car now completely disassembled...

October 11, 2007

• New Product Launch! - Leather steering wheel covers for E Types
• CJ Workshop - 1963 roadster (JK) - Another total restoration gets underway in the CJ workshop
• CJ Workshop - 1974 Pantera - Stripped to bare metal

October 9, 2007

• 1961 (outside latch) E Type roadster - Matching number project car for sale

October 8, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1967 roadster (MH) - Paintwork sanded and buffed, installing Dynamat
• CJ Workshop - 1974 roadster (VG) - Installing the new Suffolk & Turley interior

October 3, 2007

• Don Renollet tales his 67 E Type to Indianapolis Motor Speedway!
• CJ Workshop - 1972 V12 roadster (TM) - IRS rebuild completed, Nickel plating, etc

September 27, 2007

• From K.C. in the UK - What a drunk driver did to his Aston Martin DB5
• I am looking for a very nice XK 140 FHC for a friend in England. Prefer RHD but LHD also considered. Car can be either side of the Atlantic. Please email danmooney(at)classicjaguar.com. Thank you.
• CJ Workshop - 1969 Aston Martin DBS - One step forward, two steps back....

September 22, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1966 roadster (PP) - IRS and engine rebuilds underway
• CJ Workshop - 1972 V12 roadster (TM) - Stage One engine and IRS rebuild underway
• CJ Workshop - 1956 XK140 roadster (SZ) - Chrome replated, getting ready to fire engine

September 19, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1966 FHC (JC) - Installing rebuilt front suspension, steering, etc..
• Steve Sharp Update - I am pleased to report that Steve is now back home and is delighted to have been freed from the confines of his hospital room! It will be another 6 weeks or so before he can stand up, and after chatting to him last night I can tell you that he is impatiently counting down the days before he can begin learning to walk on his new prosthetic limb. Thanks again to those of you who sent cards and messages of support. One such card included a personal, handwritten letter from Steve's hero, Carroll Shelby.
• CJ Workshop - 1967 roadster (MH) - Engine rebuild completed, bodyshell painted

September 18, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1965 roadster (SC) - Installing new boot floor assembly and bonnet
• CJ Workshop - 1961 FHC (ES) - IRS rebuilt, bonnet reassembled and installed

September 7, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1967 roadster (MH) - Engine rebuild in progress
• CJ Workshop - 1961 FHC (ES) - Differential rebuilt, IRS rebuild in progress

August 30, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1967 roadster (MH) - Painting inside the cabin and boot compartment
• CJ Workshop - 1967 roadster (DA) - Custom black and tan Suffolk & Turley interior
• CJ Workshop - 1967 roadster (BP) - Car back on the road, almost time to send it back to California!
• Jaguar Junk - Loads more used gems listed and sold

August 23, 2007

• Steve Sharp Update - Many thanks to those of you who have sent 'get well' messages to Steve. Unfortunately, Steve had to have the lower part of his left leg amputated last Friday. He came through the surgery well and understands that things could very easily have been even worse. His recovery and rehabilitation will be doubly challenging because he also broke his right leg pretty badly and had to have 10 steel pins inserted in his good leg during a lengthy operation on Saturday. Although he is obviously pretty banged up and very sore, he is slowly starting to feel better. The doctors have told him he can start learning to walk with his new prosthetic left foot in about 90 days time. Please keep the cards coming - they really help.
• CJ Workshop - 1967 roadster (MH) - First of the British Racing Green paint is applied

August 15, 2007

Ladies and gentlemen, I need to ask a favor. In the last few days, one of the brightest young stars on the Classic Jaguar team, Steve Sharp, has been very seriously injured in a horrible road accident and he could really use a little encouragement right now. Steve, who is just 28 years old, has sustained some life changing injuries and his road to recovery is going to be challenging.

Please take a few moments to mail Steve a "Get Well Soon" card with a few words of encouragment.

Thank you, Dan Mooney

Please mail your card to:

Classic Jaguar
attn: Steve Sharp
9916 Hwy 290W
Austin
Texas 78736

August 4, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1965 roadster (SC) - Installing new floors, sills, etc

July 25, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1965 roadster (SC) - The question of whether to repair or replace a bonnet....

July 20, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1965 roadster (SC) - Bodywork restoration underway

July 6, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1965 FHC (AD) - Putting the finishing touches to the interior
• CJ Workshop - 1967 roadster (MH) - Bodywork completed, car in Slick Sand...
• CJ Workshop - 1967 roadster (BP) - Engine rebuild in progress...
• CJ Workshop - 1972 V12 roadster (TM) - Car now disassembled, on a rotisserie
• CJ Workshop - 1966 roadster (PP) - Car disassembled, ready for blasting...

June 30, 2007

• CJ Workshops - 1955 XK140 roadster (CK) - Project back underway, engine rebuild first up....

June 27, 2007

• CJ Workshops - 1956 XK140 roadster (SZ) - New floor boards and a new steering wheel....

June 21, 2007

• CJ Workshops - 1956 XK140 roadster (SZ) - Dash installed, Suffolk & Turley interior kit, etc
• CJ Workshop - 1965 FHC (JC) - Installing Dynamat, engine frames, etc

June 20, 2007

• CJ Workshops - 1966 roadster (PP) - Another total restoration gets underway!

June 15, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1974 Pantera GTS - Stripping and priming the rear decklid

June 13, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1974 roadster (VG) - Seats restored and retrimmed
• CJ Workshop - 1961 FHC (ES) - Engine rebuild completed
• CJ Workshop - 1967 roadster (DA) - Lights, glass, dash and chrome installed
• CJ Workshop - 1971 V12 2+2 (SD) - Photos of damaged gas tank

June 8, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1965 FHC (JC) - Body now painted

June 6, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1967 roadster (MH) - New bonnet center section finally here...

June 1, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1961 FHC (ES) - Engine rebuild in progress

May 31, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1967 roadster (MH) - Bodywork in progress

May 21, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1972 V12 roadster (TM) - Another new project gets underway in the CJ Workshop
• Jaguar Junk - Loads more used gems listed and sold

May 18, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1974 Pantera GTS - Bodywork underway

May 17, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1965 FHC (AD) - Outside in the Texas sunshine!

May 15, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1971 V12 2+2 (SD) - IRS rebuilt, front suspension assembled

May 14, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1965 FHC (JC) - More black paint...

May 10, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1967 roadster (MH) - Installing the new rear boot assembly, inner sills, etc
• CJ Workshop - 1965 FHC (JC) - Underside of the car painted black

May 3, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1967 roadster (MH) - Body restoration progress report

May 1, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1971 V12 2+2 (SD) - Nickel plating

April 27, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1974 Pantera GTS - Another great project gets underway in the CJ workshop

April 26, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1974 roadster (VG) - Interior installation underway

April 25, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1956 XK 140 MC roadster (SZ) - Engine bay filling up..

April 23, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1967 roadster (MH) - Bodywork restoration underway

April 22, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1965 FHC (AD) - Interior retrim progress.
• CJ Workshop - 1966 roadster (DK) - Fabricating a new transmission tunnel, installing a boot floor assembly, etc
• CJ Workshop - 1966 FHC (JC) - Blocking completed, car now in high build primer

April 19, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1971 V12 2+2 (SD) - Back from the blasters!
• Jaguar Junk - More used gems listed and sold
• Warning! Please be aware (and spread the word) about a 1967 E Type roadster being offered at the upcoming Houston Classic Auction in Seabrook, Texas on May 5th. Lot # 58, described on pages 140 and 141 of the Worldwide Group catalog, is described as having been the subject of "a two year plus nut and bolt restoration completed in 2006 by Classic Jaguar". This claim is 100% false. Classic Jaguar has carried out some basic mechanical repairs to this car on two occasions - first in March 2005 and then again in May 2006. The owner of this car told me that the car had been 'badly restored' in St Louis for his father-in-law. Not only did Classic Jaguar not restore this car, by my definition of the word 'restored', nobody did! When I last saw it, this car was at best a very average example. It is only in fair condition and still needed some significant repairs when it was returned to the owner. The auction estimate of $100,000 to $120,000 is laughable.

April 17, 2007

• Warning! Please be aware (and spread the word) about a 1967 E Type roadster being offered at the upcoming Houston Classic Auction in Seabrook, Texas on May 5th. Lot # 58, described on pages 140 and 141 of the Worldwide Group catalog, is described as having been the subject of "a two year plus nut and bolt restoration completed in 2006 by Classic Jaguar". This claim is 100% false. Classic Jaguar has carried out some basic mechanical repairs to this car on two occasions - first in March 2005 and then again in May 2006. The owner of this car told me that the car had been 'badly restored' in St Louis for his father-in-law. Not only did Classic Jaguar not restore this car, by my definition of the word 'restored', nobody did! When I last saw it, this car was at best a very average example. It is only in fair condition and still needed some significant repairs when it was returned to the owner. The auction estimate of $100,000 to $120,000 is laughable.

April 12, 2007

• I am looking for two V12 E Type roadsters for restoration. Please fire me an email if you have or if know of any for sale. Thanks!

April 11, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1956 XK 140 MC roadster (SZ) - Installing the body onto the chassis
• CJ Workshop - 1965 roadster (SC) - Back from the blasters....
• CJ Workshop - 1961 FHC (ES) - More bodywork progress

April 9, 2007

• Jaguar Junk - More used gems listed, including a complete matched set of E Type triple SU carbs!

March 30, 2007

• Off the air for a few days ! I will be away from the office and uncontactable until Monday, April 9th. I apologise for any inconvenience this may cause. Regards to all, Dan M

March 29, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1961 FHC (ES) - More than 60 photos of extensive panel replacement
• CJ Workshop - 1971 V12 2+2 (SD) - Tear down completed
• CJ Workshop - 1967 roadster (BP) - Engine torn down, cams reground
• CJ Workshop - 1969 Aston Martin DBS (APM) - Retrimming the dashtop, transmission removed for rebuild, front screen removed, etc, etc.

March 27, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1966 roadster (DK) - LT tackles a particularly rusty roadster monocoque
• CJ Workshop - 1969 Aston Martin DBS (APM) - The mystery of the suspect shape in the DBS bootlid is solved...

March 24, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1956 XK 140 MC roadster (SZ) - Engine and carbs rebuilt

March 21, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1969 Aston Martin DBS (APM) - Restoring some dignity to the boot lid...
• CJ Workshop - 1967 roadster (BP) - Suspension rebuild complete, engine rebuild underway
• CJ Workshop - 1965 roadster (SC) - Cutting away outer sills prior to blasting

March 20, 2007

• An Evan and Earl update!
• CJ Workshop - 1965 roadster (SC) - Car on a rotisserie and ready for blasting...
• CJ Workshop - 1967 roadster (DA) - Rebuilt carbs installed
• CJ Workshop - 1956 XK 140 MC roadster (SZ) - Engine rebuild progress, calculating piston dome volume...
• CJ Workshop - 1965 FHC (AD) - Interior retrim progressing very nicely...
• CJ Workshop - 1967 roadster (MH) - Powder coating and Nickel plating IRS components

March 19, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1965 roadster (SC) - Another new project gets underway in the CJ Workshop!

March 17, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1956 XK 140 MC roadster (SZ) - Engine rebuild underway..
• CJ Workshop - 1966 roadster (DK) - Time to start the body restoration

March 16, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1971 V12 2+2 (SD) - Another new project gets underway in the CJ workshop

March 15, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1961 FHC (ES) - Custom made forged pistons, skinning the doors
• CJ Workshop - 1967 roadster (MH) - Engine torn down...

March 13, 2007

• Dan W - Your carb rebuild has been completed 

March 9, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1956 XK 140 MC roadster (SZ) - Body now painted...
• CJ Workshop - 1961 FHC (ES) - Trans tunnel repairs, trial fitting and assembling the new floors
• CJ Workshop - 1967 roadster (BP) - Mechanical rebuild gets underway

March 8, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1967 roadster (MH) - Back from the blasters, the news is not good...

March 7, 2007

• Looking for a deal on the fastest production motorcycle in the world? Check out our ultra low mileage ZX14 Ninja on ebay!

March 2, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1956 XK 140 MC roadster (SZ) - Painting in progress...
• CJ Workshop - 1967 roadster (JC) - A few photos in the Texas sunshine...

February 28, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1967 roadster (MH) - We discover why the paint was bubbling and shrinking
• CJ Workshop - 1961 FHC (ES) - Installing inner sills, floor cross-member, etc
• CJ Workshop - 1967 roadster (DA) - Installing the rebuilt engine, CJ5 five speed, etc

February 27, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1967 roadster (MH) - Another CJ restoration gets underway!

February 24, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1956 XK 140 MC roadster (SZ) - Rock guarding and painting the underside of the floors...

February 23, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1965 FHC (AD) - Installing the new headliner, front screen, chrome trim, etc

February 21, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1961 FHC (ES) - Bringing a rotten monocoque back from the dead...
• CJ Workshop - 1973 roadster (TA) - New heater box, more assembly...
• CJ Workshop - 1956 XK 140 MC roadster (SZ) - Final prep stages leading to main paint shoot

February 15, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1967 roadster (BP) - Another new project gets underway!

February 14, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1956 XK 140 MC roadster (SZ) - The first of the silver....
• CJ Workshop - 1973 roadster (TA) - Rusty heater box, installing new brake lines, etc

February 13, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1961 FHC (ES) - Bodyshell back from being media blasted
• CJ Workshop - 1956 XK 140 MC roadster (SZ) - The first of the silver....

February 8, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1973 roadster (TA) - Installing rebuilt front suspension, brakes, etc..

February 7, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1973 roadster (TA) - Firewall painted, engine frames reinstalled...
• CJ Workshop - 1966 FHC (Jim) - Bodywork completed, car now in Slick Sand

February 2, 2007

• Check out our 1961 Innocenti Spider project car on eBay - Item # 120082600422
• CJ Workshop - 1973 roadster (TA) - Engine frames refinished, firewall rust repairs completed
• CJ Workshop - 1967 roadster (DA) - Back on its wheels..

February 1, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1967 roadster (DA) - Going back together!
• CJ Workshop - 1961 FHC (ES) - Cutting away rusty metal before media blasting

January 27, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1973 roadster (TA) - Engine bay stripped, rust found in lower firewall
• CJ Workshop - 1956 XK 140 MC roadster (SZ) - Car now in final primer, painting just around the corner..
• CJ Workshop - 1961 FHC (ES) - Car completely disassembled, ready for media blasting
• Wanted! I am looking for a matching numbers, outside latch E Type roadster and a matching numbers, 4.2 S1 roadster for restoration. Please contactDan Mooney at CJ if you have any leads. Thanks!

January 24, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1961 FHC (ES) - Another Team CJ restoration gets underway!
• Wanted! I am looking for a matching numbers, outside latch E Type roadster and a matching numbers, 4.2 S1 roadster for restoration. Please contact Dan Mooney at CJ if you have any leads. Thanks!

January 22, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1973 roadster (TA) - Another new project gets underway!
• New Product Launch! Inner dash fuse ID plates and spark/fuel warning plaques for the boot compartment of 3.8 E Types!

January 18, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1967 roadster (DA) - Color sanding and buffing the new paint

January 17, 2007

• Normal service now resumed at CJ after our brief taste of Arctic weather!
• Jaguar Junk - Loads more used gems listed and sold. Remember, make us an offer if you don't like the price!

January 16, 2007

• Due to serious ice storms in central Texas, Classic Jaguar offices and workshops will be closed until noon CST on January 17, 2007. We apologise for any inconvenience caused.

January 12, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1967 roadster (DA) - Car now Opalescent Dark Blue..

January 11, 2007

• CJ Workshop - 1967 roadster (DA) - Painting Day!
• CJ Workshop - 1969 Aston Martin DBS - Mechanical overhaul gets underway

January 7, 2007

• Happy New Year to everyone!
• CJ Workshop - 1967 roadster (MH) - Another total restoration about to get underway in the CJ workshops
• Jaguar Junk - Loads more used gems listed. If you can't find what you're looking for, fire our resident cub scout and used parts guru (Brian) an email and he'll do his best to come up with what you need!
• Check out the new Jaguar C-XF concept car!  Earmarked as the replacement for the S Type, it has something of a Bentley look to it...
• CJ Workshop - 1961 roadster (KD) - Our barn find E Type has a much needed cylinder head rebuild
• CJ Workshop - 1965 FHC (AD) - All that remains is to fit the glass, chrome and the new Suffolk & Turley interior
• CJ Workshop - 1966 FHC (Jim) - Bodyshell off the rotisserie, bonnet installation underway

December 25, 2006

• Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to CJ customers around the world!

December 19, 2006

• Christmas Special - CJ5 five speeds! These things NEVER go on special, so don't miss this one-off opportunity! Enjoy a 10% discount on all CJ5 five speeds ordered between now and Christmas!
• Jaguar Junk - Loads more used items listed......

December 15, 2006

• Exciting new product launch!  Arias forged Jaguar pistons, exculsively from Classic Jaguar
• CJ Workshop - 1967 roadster (DA) - Painting underside and cabin Opalescent Dark Blue
• CJ Workshop - 1965 FHC (AD) - Installing gauges, SS exhaust, Dynamat, etc
• CJ Workshop - 1956 XK 140 MC roadster (SZ) - Building up the chassis, new fuel tank, pump, lines, pedals, etc
• Barrie and Diane Strachan in festive mood!

December 5, 2006

• CJ Workshop - 1967 roadster (DA) - Engine rebuild, first of Opalescent Dark Blue later this week

December 1, 2006

• Roadside Assistance - More E Type enthusiasts volunteer their services
• Jaguar Junk - More used items sold, more listed...

November 29, 2006

• CJ Workshop - 1956 XK 140 MC roadster (SZ) - Bodywork finished, car now in Slick Sand
• Jaguar Junk - Loads more used parts listed and sold. Remember, if you don't like the price, make an offer!
• CJ Workshop - 1966 FHC (Jim) - Installing new boot assembly, license plate panel, etc.

November 16, 2006

• CJ Workshop - 1966 FHC (Jim) - Repairing rear wheel arches

November 14, 2006

• Jaguar Junk - Loads more used parts listed and sold. Remember, if you don't like the price, make an offer!

November 13, 2006

• CJ Workshop - 1956 XK 140 MC roadster (SZ) - Creating the perfect XK boot lid fit...

November 10, 2006

• CJ Workshop - 1966 FHC (Jim) - Installing the new floors, skinning doors...
• CJ Workshop - 1965 FHC (AD) - Lots of freshly re-plated chrome...

November 9, 2006

• CJ Workshop - 1956 XK 140 MC roadster (SZ) - Sheet metal and lead work has now been completed

November 7, 2006

• CJ Workshop - 1966 FHC (Jim) - Replacing the inner sills, floors, etc...
• CJ Workshop - Cobra Replica (PS) - Another project completed, another happy customer!

October 31, 2006

• CJ Workshop - 1966 FHC (Jim) - Assembling the restored bonnet
• CJ Workshop - 1956 XK 140 MC roadster (SZ) - Fabricating and installing hydraulic lines, installing brakes, etc

October 27, 2006

• Happy Birthday to my good friend, the lovely Ann McCreadie
• CJ Workshop - Cobra Replica (PS) - New paintwork sanded and buffed

October 25, 2006

• CJ Workshop - Cobra Replica (PS) - Car striped, paintwork finished
• CJ Workshop - 1956 XK 140 MC roadster (SZ) - Fabricating, assembling and installing a new driver's door

October 19, 2006

• CJ Workshop - Cobra Replica (PS) - Starting to apply the Viper GS Blue...

October 17, 2006

• CJ Workshop - 1956 XK 140 MC roadster (SZ) - Lead loading underway....

October 13, 2006

• CJ Workshop - 1956 XK 140 MC roadster (SZ) - Fabricating and installing repair panels, lead loading, etc

October 12, 2006

• CJ Workshop - 1966 FHC (Jim) - Repairing the bonnet center section

October 11, 2006

• CJ Workshop - 1956 XK 140 MC roadster (SZ) - Installing RH front wing and B pillar, lead loading begun...
• CJ Workshop - 1966 FHC (Jim) - Body now blasted and sealed
• Wanted! I am looking for a Jaguar XK120 DHC for restoration. Please contact Dan Mooney at CJ if you have any leads. Thanks!

October 6, 2006

• CJ Workshop - 1956 XK 140 MC roadster (SZ) - Fabricating a new RH front wing and new lamp pods

October 5, 2006

• CJ Workshop - 1966 FHC (Jim) - Starting sheet metal repairs on bonnet, a photo for Mrs Denise Cole...

September 29, 2006

• CJ Workshop - 1956 XK 140 MC roadster (SZ) - Fabricating new firewall, etc
• CJ Workshop - 1966 FHC (Jim) - Cutting away floors and sills prior to blasting

September 28, 2006

• CJ Workshop - 1969 roadster (Ernie) - Stage One cylinder head rebuild completed
• CJ Workshop - 1966 FHC (Jim) - Disassembly underway, blasting next...

September 26, 2006

• CJ Workshop - 1974 roadster (VG) - Chrom plating complted, getting ready to fire her up...

September 21, 2006

• CJ Service Dept - 1962 roadster (KD) - IRS rebuilt and installed, new CJ cooling system, etc
• CJ Workshop - 1969 roadster (Ernie) - Bodywork virtually complete, Slick Sand applied
• CJ Workshop - 1967 420 saloon (DB) - Some finishing touches, custom steering wheel, etc
• CJ Workshop - 1974 roadster (VG) - Installing uprated cooling system, new SS exhaust, etc
• CJ Workshop - 1965 FHC (AD) - Submitting all the chrome and brightwork for replating
• CJ Workshop - 1967 roadster (JC) - Installing headlamp glass and chrome, starting in with new interior
• Norton Commando photos

September 20, 2006

• CJ Workshop - 1965 roadster (OS) - Homeward bound!
• CJ Workshop - 1956 XK 140 MC roadster (SZ) - Fabricating new firewall and inner A post structures
• CJ Workshop - 1965 AC Cobra replica (PS) - Bodywork progress, marching towards paint
• CJ Workshop - 1967 roadster (DA) - Blocking in progress, perfect panel gaps, Slick Sand later this week

September 15, 2006

• Jaguar Junk - More used parts listed, more used parts sold....
• CJ Workshop - 1956 XK 140 MC roadster (SZ) - Fabricating and installing new floors

September 13, 2006

• CJ Workshop - 1956 XK 140 MC roadster (SZ) - More sheet metal fabrication and replacement

September 12, 2006

• CJ Workshop - 1966 FHC - Why we are building this car...
• Customer Gallery - Mark Edwards' Californian 1965 FHC added to the gallery

September 11, 2006

• Customer Gallery - Bob Niesse's beautiful 1969 FHC added to the gallery
• Team CJ billet K&N filter kits - new lower pricing!
• Monthly Specials - They're back!

September 8, 2006

• CJ Workshop - 1956 XK 140 MC roadster (SZ) - Fabricating and installing more new panels

September 7, 2006

• CJ Workshop - 1965 AC Cobra replica (PS) - Bodywork underway

September 6, 2006

• Jaguar Junk - More used parts sold. Don't forget, make an offer if you don't like the asking price!
• Ducati 999 Superbike - Some photos of one of the prettiest motorcycles ever built
• New and exclusive - CJ Mallory Unilite distributors now in stock!  Unbelievable quality at lowest pricing ever!

September 4, 2006

• Mike Powers' E Type Owners List updated
• CJ Workshop - 1958 XK 150 roadster (JB) - Engine bay filling up, new alloy radiator installed

September 1, 2006

• CJ Workshop - 1967 roadster (DA) - Car now sealed in etching primer, fitting headlamp chrome
• Jaguar Junk - More used parts listed, more used parts sold....
• CJ Workshop - 1956 XK 140 MC roadster (SZ) - Fabricating new bootlid mounting brakets, new alloy radiator, etc

August 31, 2006

• CJ Workshop - 1966 FHC (Jim) - Another total restoration gets underway in the CJ workshops
• Wanted! I am still looking for a numbers matching S1 4.2 E Type roadster for restoration, as well as a 3.8 E Type FHC project car and a DB4 or 5 Aston for restoration. Please contact Dan Mooney at CJ if you have a lead on any of these cars. Thank you!
• CJ Workshop - 1965 AC Cobra replica (PS) - Body and paintwork commemorating the UT Texas Longhorns!
• Jaguar Junk - More used parts listed, more used parts sold....

August 30, 2006

• CJ Workshop - 1956 XK 140 MC roadster (SZ) - Video clip

August 29, 2006

• CJ Workshop - 1958 XK 150 roadster (JB) -Cylinder head rebuilt and installed, engine bay filling up rapidly
• CJ Workshop - 1956 XK 140 MC roadster (SZ) - Some cool sheet metal fabrication in the CJ Coachworks
• Wanted! I am looking for a matching number, Series One 4.2 E Type roadster for restoration.I am also looking for a 3.8 E Type FHC for restoration. Please contact Dan Mooney at CJ if you have a lead on either - thank you!
• Jaguar Junk - More used parts listed, more used parts sold....

August 28, 2006

• 1961 FHC (885036) has been sold and will be restored by CJ at some time in the future

August 26, 2006

• CJ Workshop - 1960 Aston Martin DB4 (JB) - Body now completely stripped, recent huge auction prices, RHD v LHD, looking for another DB4 or DB5 project....
• Jaguar Junk - More used gems added to our on-line listing...

August 25, 2006

• CJ Workshop - 1956 XK 140 MC roadster (SZ) - Rebuilt axle installed, sheet metal replacement underway
• CJ Workshop - 1965 FHC (AD) - Bonnet installed

August 19, 2006

• Technical difficulties! The people who host our webpage appear to have mislaid 20,000 photographs! I apologize for the inconvenience. Normal service will be resumed as soon as possible.
• CJ Workshop - 1967 roadster (DA) - Modifying headlamp openings, rebuilding the IRS

August 16, 2006

• CJ Workshop - 1967 roadster (DA) - Installing footwells, modifying and fitting bonnet

August 12, 2006

• Customer Gallery - Suzanne Lemasters of San Diego, California and her beautiful 1969 FHC
• CJ Workshop - 1958 XK 150 (JB) - Short block rebuilt and installed, along with CJ5 five speed, triple carbs rebuilt

August 11, 2006

• Exciting new product launch! New and improved, CJ developed Mallory distributors available exclusively from Classic Jaguar! Check out the incredible pricing on this senstational new product!
• Jaguar Junk - More items added, some items sold...some good used engine frames...

August 10, 2006