Bonnet Catch

 Body, Bonnet  No Responses »
apr 292020
 

This mechanism is used to open, close and lock the bonnet. With a cable, operated from the dash, this mechanism can be released. To prevent the bonnet jumps open during driving an extra hook is mounted which must be pulled forward by hand before the bonnet can be opened.

Parts needed to rebuild the bonnet catch and release mechanism

The metal strips between the bonnet and catch plate are installed to divert the air flow. The radiator is only 16″ wide while the opening in the grill is only 8″wide. The “air deflectors” should make it possible to cooling down the whole radiator surface. This was not an optimal solution because most cars suffer from overheated cooling systems, during hot summer days.

Bonnet catch and release mechanism with the air deflectors

 Posted by at 15:12

Bonnet Prop

 Body, Bonnet  No Responses »
apr 272020
 

The bonnet prop consist of two brackets and a rod. When the bonnet is open the rod is place on the bracket nearby the radiator. When the bonnet is closed the rod is placed in the rubber clamp in the middle of the bonnet nearby the hings. (See photo)

Parts needed to rebuild the bonnet prop

Bonnet prop mounted

On internet I see different type of clamps for the “closed position”. But the original pop rivet holes are different and the original bracket looks original to me. I removed the metal clip (left side) and replaced it with a rubber clip, which I removed from a new one bought on internet (right side)

Original one mounted on my car
New ones found on internet

 Posted by at 20:08

Battery Box Left Side

 Battery Box, Body  No Responses »
apr 272020
 

The XK140 Fixed Head Coupe has two batteries one on each side. Each battery is 6V and, because they are used in series, the total voltage will be 12V. (See also Battery Box Right Side)

Due to spilled acid in the past the bottom and some brackets where rotten away completely. So these parts has been replaced with some new fresh sheet metal. Everything is spot welded to each other and, of course, painted black as original.

Parts needed to mount the battery box
The battery box for the right side

We now only need to mount the battery and battery door to close the opening , and to finished off this part. (See Battery Box Doors )

 Posted by at 13:57

Air Filter

 Air Filter, Engine, Ignition, Mud Shields  2 Responses »
apr 272020
 

The air filter, special version for the FHC, was available in the pile of parts belonging to the car. The brackets needed to mount it to the water outlet and to the air inlet where not available and made by myself. I also reshaped the right part of the air filter by removing the lid because it was badly damaged in the past. By removing the lid it could be straighten from the inside which was much easier.

All parts needed for mounting the air filter
The air filter mounted on the carburetors

The air filter will be protected from water and dirt by splash screen.
This splash screen consist of two parts :
– one before the front wheel (protecting the ignition)
– one after the front wheel (protecting the air filter)

Parts needed for the splash screens
Splash screens mounted before the air filter and ignition

 Posted by at 13:31

Battery Box Right Side

 Battery Box, Body  No Responses »
apr 272020
 

The XK140 Fixed Head Coupe has two batteries one on each side. Each battery is 6V and, because they are used in series, the total voltage will be 12V.  (See also Battery Box Left Side)

Due to spilled acid in the past the bottom and some brackets where rotten away completely. So these parts has been replaced with some new fresh sheet metal. Everything is spot welded to each other and, of course, painted black as original.

Parts needed to mount the battery box
The battery box for the right side
The right side battery box mounted on the right side of the car

We now only need to mount the battery and battery door to close the opening , and to finished off this part. (See Battery Box Doors )

 Posted by at 13:10

Mud Shields

 Body, Mud Shields  No Responses »
apr 272020
 

The protect the body of the car Jaguar designed a mud shield which was mounted just behind the battery box to prevent water and dirt entering the car via this way.

Area behind the right mud shield
Area behind the left mud shield
Area on the right side has been closed with the mud shield
Area on the left side has been closed with the mud shield
Parts need for mounting the Left and right side mud shields behind the battery boxes

The space between the inner front wing and the mud shield is sealed of with a rubber strip. On the photo above the mounting mechanism for the rubber strip can been seen on both sides of the mud shield

 Posted by at 13:00