Beautiful car, well filmed, pity about the poor sound quality. Would've probably been better had it been recorded in mono, rather than stereo.
@pkthorntonrestorations7 күн бұрын
Thank you, I will pass the feedback onto our camera man!
@Andrew-vx2ls9 күн бұрын
The virtues of retro modding are subtle developments of the OE. The vices are to bling up a steel car with a carbon fibre reskin and retrim. A good resto mod should please the anorak observer. I would have a closer look at the F-type S1 for several reasons: 1. It should be possible to lighten it by (at least) 300kg by removing unnecessary "stuff" (using more elegant thinner, lighter wheels and tyres, smaller battery, e-windows, lighter seats w/o motors, better dash, etc). Light is right... 2. Some parts look very cheap letting down the rest of the car which is well engineered. 3. Manual gearboxes and LSDs. 4. F-types are now 10 years old is the last real Jaguar... Need some help ?
@pkthorntonrestorations8 күн бұрын
Some very good points in there Andrew! Will keep in mind!
@TP-30009 күн бұрын
Series 2 Coupe Clean up the rear XK with updated internals and throttle bodies Nitron dampers Verde Francesca over brown alcantara Lower weight wherever possible
@pkthorntonrestorations8 күн бұрын
That’s exactly what we did on this particular restomod, albeit we started with a S3 on this occasion 🍑
@iaidagger827811 күн бұрын
This is it!! At my age,72 years old,this IS without any doubt THE car l would like to own!!, only would consider the Jaguar MKll Saloon car as an option!!!😊😊😊❤❤❤❤
@pkthorntonrestorations8 күн бұрын
Fantastic to hear it! 🙏
@adoreslaurel28 күн бұрын
Lyons must have been off his meds when he came up with the 2.4 Litre, madness! reducing the capacity of this engine and turning it into a boat anchor. It could never have been a money maker and from a manufacturing costing point of view would have been his number one loser.
@pkthorntonrestorations22 күн бұрын
Maybe an Italian style tax saving strategic move? If cars were taxed based on cc, the 2.4l would have been in the under 2.5l class. Money in the bank! 🏦
@adoreslaurel21 күн бұрын
@@pkthorntonrestorations Yes, the old point 4, D squared N formula was stupid, why did they tax engines on bore diameter and number of cylinders?
@carlflores1298Ай бұрын
Im surprised you continued man, lot's of change's. You are a master, in 1971 I had a 61" type E convertible memories
@pkthorntonrestorations8 күн бұрын
Thank you so much! Appreciated 🙏
@jasongarcia8996Ай бұрын
What heads are you using?
@pkthorntonrestorations8 күн бұрын
SP heads from the MOD used on tanks 🇬🇧
@jasongarcia8996Ай бұрын
Hello. What solution would you suggest for a car that has all matching numbers except the head. Is there a 'M' version or something that I could substitute in absence of the original head which may have been removed because it was warped or failed. Any ideas would be amazing?
@pkthorntonrestorations8 күн бұрын
There’s not much you can do without the original head. Just enjoy the car! Drive it, break it, repair it, enjoy the memories
@powisland1Ай бұрын
great video
@pkthorntonrestorations8 күн бұрын
Thanks!
@backyardprojects9945Ай бұрын
I'm glad that you didn't crash when the bonnet came off. Did you have secondary bonnet fasteners? In Australia they are mandatory, where the bonnet is rear or front hinged.
@pkthorntonrestorations8 күн бұрын
We did have secondary fasteners yes, however they were unclipped 🤦♂️
@NialPowerCorkАй бұрын
Very well presented.
@pkthorntonrestorationsАй бұрын
Thank you kindly!
@peterholloway37112 ай бұрын
Come on guys! Busting to see the next instalment!
@pkthorntonrestorations2 ай бұрын
We are due to restart work on the Flaminia in May, sorry got busy with a couple of Alfas 🙋♂️
@markeaton20032 ай бұрын
Very good video.
@pkthorntonrestorations2 ай бұрын
Thank you very much!
@corneliusmoss61062 ай бұрын
Promo_SM
@pkthorntonrestorations2 ай бұрын
Totally 👍
@videomaniac1082 ай бұрын
These engines are mechanical pieces of art.
@pkthorntonrestorations2 ай бұрын
Well said, indeed!
@deandomino96572 ай бұрын
Great video here! I recently purchased a 250 V8 last month and I wish I saw this video beforehand so I could’ve been more thorough. Mine is definitely not as nice as this one shown here but for what it is, it’s useable enough. Mine is definitely letting water in somewhere and I suspect it’s one of the rubbers along the windows as you showed here. Great video overall though and thank you for taking the time to make it!
@pkthorntonrestorations2 ай бұрын
No problem at all, let us know if we can help with anything!
@user-qz8wp7hy8x2 ай бұрын
I notice the breather valve is blocked of on your engine builds…. Is ther a reason for this mod….thanks
@pkthorntonrestorations2 ай бұрын
It’s only blocked on the race engines because we are using the breather in the cam covers and further into a swirl pit for recirculating 🏁
@user-qz8wp7hy8x2 ай бұрын
@@pkthorntonrestorations 100%
@marcamschwand31012 ай бұрын
Excellent stuff as usual. very informative.
@pkthorntonrestorations2 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it 🙏
@Andrew-vx2ls2 ай бұрын
An enthusiastic presentation! Good race wiring is absolutely essential to avoid either being let down, running out of power or catching fire. Paul is right to underline that not all events are frivolous and held on a summer's day with a garden party atmosphere and where gremlin's are quickly dismissed with a glass of bubbly. Late January in the Vercors on an icy road, in the dark or a very wet Francorchamps in the dark at 200 km/h through Blanchimont...are places where good electrics are essential. It is good to know that folks like Paul can help out. I have a project in mind.
@pkthorntonrestorations2 ай бұрын
Thank you so much Andrew, we would be delighted to assist! 💡
@phildale63412 ай бұрын
Another excellent video 👍👌
@pkthorntonrestorations2 ай бұрын
Thanks again!
@user-qz8wp7hy8x2 ай бұрын
Very Nice… how much power 😊
@pkthorntonrestorations2 ай бұрын
We will reveal the dyno results soon! Haven’t measured yet 😏
@kevinpalmer74522 ай бұрын
Bloody Lovely
@pkthorntonrestorations2 ай бұрын
Thank you! I
@raygiambuzzi23402 ай бұрын
Depressing actually!
@pkthorntonrestorations2 ай бұрын
What is?
@jharloe2 ай бұрын
Jct or gct?
@jharloe2 ай бұрын
What oil would you use ? I know what the book says but oil sae has changed over time
@pkthorntonrestorations2 ай бұрын
Millers 20w50 👍
@maximilliancunningham60912 ай бұрын
Honest dealings
@pkthorntonrestorations2 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@johnspring90882 ай бұрын
First well done video. Only criticism (and take no offense please), I would add is mentioning restoration being sentimental in nature. I guess it seemed like its a negative when really i feel those sorts of tribute works can be most genuine as the passion is there to do it right vs cutting corner to make a buck (like so many flippers now a days). I know i executed my resto of my father's (original owner car) and i said right up front, money is no object. And i have no regrets. Well done gents, fantastic shop there.
@pkthorntonrestorations2 ай бұрын
Thank you sir! No offence taken!
@Stevieboy1306643 ай бұрын
I'm a big fan of Lancias - especially the Flaminia Coupe (Pininfarina version). The hard top version of this car is stunning but Superleggera is the CRAZIEST way of building a body - all that galvanic corrosion and no discernible advantage over a unibody structure that I can see. Probably why Touring was the only company I know who used this method.
@pkthorntonrestorations3 ай бұрын
Thank you Steve, we love them equally well!
@richardcarter10003 ай бұрын
I had a red Triang E-type as a kid in the late 60s. Loved it. Then a collection of matchbox E-types and for the last 25 years, the real thing! Could never be without an E-type
@pkthorntonrestorations3 ай бұрын
We all need to have E-Types in our lives! One shape or form 👍
@itsalldoable3 ай бұрын
Very honest and I completely agree. keep up the good work Daz.
@pkthorntonrestorations3 ай бұрын
Thank you so much! 🙏
@JAcustom13 ай бұрын
So true..
@pkthorntonrestorations3 ай бұрын
Somebody had to say it!
@phildale63413 ай бұрын
Fantastic video, very interesting and explains clearly what is involved during a proper restoration.
@pkthorntonrestorations3 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed it!
@rogerpritchard3 ай бұрын
Nice looking race prepared Jaguar. Hope it performs well.
@pkthorntonrestorations3 ай бұрын
It sure did, winning the class against other MK1/MK2 and 10th overall out of 40 starters 👏
@gary54813 ай бұрын
Another great video. Its a pity that you upload so seldom, you really have a lot of interesting projects that we would love to see in more detail.
@pkthorntonrestorations3 ай бұрын
More to come sir! Thank you for your feedback, very useful! We are considering bringing in a content creator that can film us more so we can show you what we do and also what we can do 🙏
@rogerpritchard3 ай бұрын
Very rare peddal car. Difficult to value, I would say £2,000/3,000 restored, but, I wouldn't be surprised if someone paid £4,000. Wonderful business you have there, very impressive.
@pkthorntonrestorations3 ай бұрын
Indeed hard call on the pedal car! Thank you very much!
@williamboquist40903 ай бұрын
Great engine, nicely detailed.
@pkthorntonrestorations3 ай бұрын
Thank you! 🙏
@Incountry3 ай бұрын
Remove all that garbage from it add some NGKs, BOSCH dizzy & turn it full electronic, remove all shit Lucas sensors refit with Hella/BOSCH or TICO and sensors/looms and with a modern high CFM Edelbrock or Autolite 2V carb, run electric fans because you want a high flow water pump that’s power isn’t stolen from those blades..!!! Lightweight Weisco pistons and all alloy lifters etc with roller bearings.. lighter weight thus quicker engine response.!! Its about reliability, useable power as you don’t need 500hp, running 300hp means you can run its ass off at peak performance, like running Alfa’s from the late 70s early 80s, screaming the engine and gearbox with that full on durty grin.!
@pkthorntonrestorations8 күн бұрын
Well said, I like your ideas! 💡
@user-qz8wp7hy8x3 ай бұрын
Bueatiful
@MickeyMishra3 ай бұрын
Any question eh? Okay! Will I look this good if I start working at a Body shop one day? Seems likes its a better idea then a Gym Membership.
@pkthorntonrestorations3 ай бұрын
Haha thank you for your feedback! 👏
@robertovers18634 ай бұрын
this is completely all original we just replaced the body the engine and the interior !
@pkthorntonrestorations3 ай бұрын
Nobody is perfect!
@louislazarus92534 ай бұрын
Bare metal starts to rust immediately so I'm wondering what these restoration guys are thinking. Once exposed to the air, the rust process begins. You may not see it but it's there.
@pkthorntonrestorations3 ай бұрын
Absolutely correct 👍
@b7174 ай бұрын
What would we do without so many KZbin videos telling us “the truth!!!”
@pkthorntonrestorations8 күн бұрын
I know, right?
@roystonvehicles91294 ай бұрын
Brilliant
@pkthorntonrestorations8 күн бұрын
Thanks 🤩
@paulnewman8514 ай бұрын
A friend (lately departed) had one, a Coupe though, that needed some attention to the body. He found a panel beaters dolly inside the wheel arch! They don't make 'em like that any more... 🙄
@pkthorntonrestorations4 ай бұрын
We found a pair of old safety google when we removed the fuel tank!
@bricology4 ай бұрын
Nice video, but I didn't see anything that was an "incredible unknown fact". 🤷♂
@pkthorntonrestorations4 ай бұрын
Thank you, it’s all in there! 👍
@tomnorton84104 ай бұрын
Will follow the future of this closely, be great to see our cherished classics survive and not be pushed down the EV route.
@pkthorntonrestorations4 ай бұрын
Thanks Tom, appreciated 🙏
@rudolphsteyn86674 ай бұрын
I guess that there will be quite a few industries that will be willing to throw in their weight to make this more affordable. The automotive industry faces a huge loss of income purely because ev’s require just a fraction of the maintenance cost that an ICE requires. Aftermarket sales will take a huge knock. Various governments around the world will lose a significant source of tax income as well, since in countries such as sunny South Africa, private sector companies are putting up solar charging stations .
@pkthorntonrestorations4 ай бұрын
There will be repercussions for sure! It’s interesting and exciting to follow up close! 😮
@gregtaylor61464 ай бұрын
Here's a tip, when referring to a panel that you have (apparently) painstakingly recreated, instead of pointing the camera at your mug ...........SHOW THE EFFIN' THING!!! 2:15
@pkthorntonrestorations4 ай бұрын
Somebody woke up on the wrong side of the bed!
@markmathews68764 ай бұрын
where are the incredible unknown facts ?
@pkthorntonrestorations4 ай бұрын
It depends who’s watching 👀 for some viewers these are incredible unknowns facts 👍
@robharding53455 ай бұрын
Great workmanship, those engine rebuilds are very impressive, Love all things jaguar.