A Shaguar? Yeeaaah, Babay!

[A12pilot]

Happy to report that after a month the wiring is complete!

What a nightmare. But, pretty much everything electrical is new which solves pretty much all the problems I was having. I’ll send the old rocker switches over to NJSteve since i know this year’s Christmas lights extravaganza may need some individual control and these 1amp flimsy rocker switches are just the ticket to a fun-filled light show….in not so many ways




Now I have a stock looking panel again and Lucas, the English Prince of Darkness Electrical Demon, is safely tucked into new wiring so he should be contained until the next victim, er, owner, gets the car!

I also replaced the transmission fluid with Redline MT-90 which is what the Jag guys swear by, apparently, so smoother shifts. In final fluid flushing fortitude, I replaced the canister oil filter with a spin on adapter.

Just a few minor things to redo (carpet, button the interior back up) and I’ll be back on the road. That’s enough Jag right now. Time to get back on the 507!!!!

Cheers
Dave

[njsteve]

Originally Posted by A12pilot

Happy to report that after a month the wiring is complete!

What a nightmare. But, pretty much everything electrical is new which solves pretty much all the problems I was having. I’ll send the old rocker switches over to NJSteve since i know this year’s Christmas lights extravaganza may need some individual control and these 1amp flimsy rocker switches are just the ticket to a fun-filled light show….in not so many ways

How could you remove that classic example of 1970's Radio Shack Technology?

You massacred the Radio Shack Flyer!

[black69]

great thread, great car, always wanted one of these.
My neighbor is helping his friend on the coupe version they bought in pieces on the east coast and brought it back to Chicago. These are such cool looking rides.
I had 2 TR7s back in the day and they were nothing but electrical nightmares. The carbs kept me busy enough (had to change the damper oil viscosity based on the season temps).
You are dam lucky to have that ride.

[A12pilot]

They drive pretty nice. They have a good weight to them and seem to float down the road. I’m hoping no electrical gremlins rear their heads and don’t think they will since everything is new. I also replaced the gas tank and added the spin on oil filter conversion ditching the canister style original.

First drive in a month today! WOOHOO!!!!

Cheers
Dave

[A12pilot]

And all is well with the Junky Jag! Driving nice!

UPS guy showed up and dropped off the roll of 80/20 loop carpet I ordered, soooooooooo












Of course not being an upholstery guy (I’m actually not really an anything guy ) it was a bit challenging since the floors are contoured a lot. But I don’t think it came out half bad. Ran it of glue so I’ll finish it up tomorrow.

Cheers
Dave