Coffee Walk Ep. 105: JEEPS & JAGS

[@lindsaygilmore1771]

How can 12 people not like this, Dennis is just a down to earth guy that loves life, and loves to share his passion for great cars. Now I'm off to make a coffee, Cheers Dennis, watching from London UK.

[@karlkascha1261]

Keep the Jag original. Another great video Dennis.

[@racer98]

lift it and make it 4x4 with a light bar on top - safari style !

[@johnparkhurst825]

Absolutely! In that original condition it would be a shame to do otherwise.

[@apxl8r1]

Keep it as original as possible. I acquired my father's 1968 2 + 2 a couple of years ago and I'm keeping it as original as possible also but modernizing it to the point that it's now a daily driver. A modern pertronix electronic ignition system, a modern fuel pump, alternator seems to be okay if it is a solid state voltage regulator Incorporated in it, and of course get it running and make sure the radiator is good. Probably needs to have a new core and the radiator so I would do that but make it a larger core like I did and you will never have a heating problem. I got rid of all the smog on mine and I disconnected the secondaries that are located in the intake manifold and remove the secondary throttle plates. I removed the original air cleaner assembly although I kept it but I installed foam air filters on the carburetors so they breathe better and allow more room to service the car. I also put on a modern spin on oil filter conversion which makes oil changes so much easier but kept the original canister. If you want to bump up the horsepower, you can put a 3 carburetor conversion on it or you can put a triple Weber carburetor conversion and maybe a header and a more Open Exhaust plus hotter camshafts. You could probably get pretty close to 300 horsepower doing that. I'm not a big fan of Ls conversions but that's just me. You have a matching numbers car presumably so it's best to keep it that way. Replace the thin cheap headliner with a nice headliner, as I did. I need to do my front seats and Center console armrest and you should probably do the same. Your rear seats look good. The rest of your interior seems to be fine so leave it as is. If the dash is cracked then replace it. My interior is almost literally perfect except for the seats and center console armrest. It may be difficult to match that green Connolly leather. Also remember the seats are leather on the sitting surface and vinyl on the back. I think Jaguar cheaped out a little bit there. Since the alternator is up top, you probably have air conditioning so you will want to refurbished that or get an aftermarket air conditioning system for about two grand. This car can nickel-and-dime you really really quickly so Choose Wisely as to your projects and you can have an amazing car.

[@kingofthenorth6856]

You can really tell he has a lot of passion for what he does it's a great life when you can do what you love to make a living!

[@tho464]

Only original once. Keep it original please. Love the videos. Keep them coming!

[@philipjones3793]

This is the best thing on You Tube. I relate to every bit. Worked at a Chrysler/Plym. Dealer for my first 10 yrs in auto business and rode around In a CJ5 as teen. And I've been painting for 33 yrs now. Totally relate to your show man. Thanks a lot...

[@1982MCI]

Philip Jones I started out bout same way except I started out as a painter at a Chevrolet dealership in 1985 but ran around during that time in a CJ5 that was the factory orange and have had the Jeep bug ever since.

[@philipjones3793]

That's wild what a small world it seems to be. We're all just a few degrees of relativity apart from someone some where it seems. I'd like to find a good old jeep. Esp. After seeing these.

[@davidbarnsley8486]

The red scrambler looks fantastic 👍👍😍😍

[@deerfarm5982]

Dennis enjoy your channel and Upbeat passion for Jeeps and vintage cars!!!! and Yes we will get though this!!!!Hopefully sooner than later!!

[@maxmoovin]

I binge watch your channel. Blessings brother. A forever subscriber.

[@tatialo37]

Cool video!!! Looks like a great place to work for!!! Jeeps and free coffee all day!!!!

[@johntorres334]

I appreciate all you do. Even though I don't own a jeep watching your shows are awesome and very informative to us viewers, thank you and your daughter and everyone at your business for what you can clearly see that y'all enjoy

[@shawnbeck2303]

Dennis! That Jag. Is AWESOME! British Green. Redo the interior in Black leather. Get the engine running. Put Fuel injection on it. For reliability Keep the car for your self! Or give it to Kelsey. By the way. Where is She? Shawn.

[@christopherreynolds8873]

No secret I love Jeeps. CJ8s are my absolute favorite.

[@cmdrdarwin3682]

I love learning the little tidbits about vintage cars!

[@donaldbertini7969]

Love the coffee walk! Thanks Dennis.

[@simonjones7785]

2 of the nicest cars of the era the E type and the 911 side by side great to see

[@richardbuck7755]

I was digging that Impala on the other lift in the background!

[@SulfuraSS]

Yup!

[@imhappyandyou.4003]

Please keep saving these jems Dennis!. And thank you for sharing the journey with us all as you do. 🙏🙏🍻

[@blueberrycobbler]

I'm Happy So Why Aren't You!?. *gems

[@mikemitchell3676]

I absolutely love Dennis likes British cars. Top man 👍👍

[@WilliamSilva-yz4wl]

Being so complete and rust free keep that jag original af

[@glennchartrand5411]

A "Factory Original CJ" is almost an oxymoron. Very few CJ's were unmodified after the first year. The things were so easy to work on and aftermarket parts were widely available and cheap. Often times the aftermarket parts werent just cheaper, they were better. In the late 80's and 90's My 78 had a chrome valve cover because the AMC valve cover cost 3 times more. The only time I paid more for an aftermarket part was when I switched to a Center Force clutch (Anyone who's driven a CJ in stop and go traffic knows why, that 3 finger pressure plate was hard on the left leg) You could literally pull into a truck stop, buy a new rear tail light assembly ,because semis used the same one,( they still do) and swap out the smashed assembly in the parking lot in about 10 minutes. -I changed u-joints in a Dennys parking lot. -I dropped the oil pan at a campsite, pulled out the broken piston , then removed both rocker arms for that cylinder and drove 270 miles on 5 cylinders to get home. Then I rebuilt the engine for $235 in parts. -Had a head on collision with a Chevy pick-up on a fire trail. Bought a new "front end kit ( grill ,fenders , hood) for about $200 and had the radiator rebuilt ..it cost about $500 to get it back in running shape (the Chevy truck was totalled) Most CJ's were driven hard, repaired often and had the sheet metal replaced after the original body rusted away. My CJ was eventually sold to a 14 year old kid and his dad as a "restoration project". "The kid" lets his teenagers drive it now. It blows my mind that its 42 years old now.

[@DylanL69]

That's not factory if you use aftermarket parts genius

[@glennchartrand5411]

@@DylanL69 Is it a lack or reading comprehension or social skills? Because you definitely have one or the other going on here.

[@paulbartlett9054]

I love the look of the Jag engine, so I would restore the drivetrain and interior and enjoy!

[@bear1245]

A true British masterpiece

[@brucemartin6673]

Love the show,Its about time somebody with class and no cussing does an auto show thanks .

[@vitalaza866]

On the Jag get rid of the American touches, eg marker lights, keep the engine, add triple Webers, swap for modern 5 speed manual & tighten up the suspension which was never as good as it should have been. Fast road car that stops & goes round corners well.

[@DFox-ud3gx]

Dennis is top shelf ,I love watching all the time

[@markstopkey4085]

Sleeper Jag recipie. Build the original motor with stout rods, pistons, crank etc; fuel injection and a TURBO! Widen the wire wheels for wider tires.

[@williambarnett2150]

Ur the best auto show on the net!!!😊😊😊 thanx 4 no BS

[@DerekGardiner72]

Cam kit and Webber’s does the job

[@fabioversari9710]

Bello !! laredo jeep cj7 ----wonderful.....

[@MrBdjoker2000]

I was going to order a new Scrambler while I was in the Army in Germany. That would have been in the early 1980s. Wasn’t able to because I didn’t have enough time left in service. I still would love to have one.

[@johndavey72]

Hi Dennis. Well my '66 2+2 has all the rust that all normal "e"types are renown for ! I think you know what to do, let someone else make the choices. There's a profit in there and the new owner will still get a good deal. Love your energy and enthusiasm . It' s not work when you enjoy it ! ( Well it is but it's like a drug ! You can't stop! ) Thanks Dennis.

[@enchanted_blue9807]

Leave as it is, They should be kept as they came from Coventry

[@vonsprague7913]

If it keeps them on the road it's all good for me.

[@audibing]

My dad came home in 1977 with a brand new J-20 pickup that had the dark blue Levis interior . .It went to the salvage yard about 8 years ago , body and frame were too far gone but the 360 was still strong . .

[@sw651]

That Scrambler is beautiful.

[@Tanner731]

color matched spray liner is the only way to go

[@DCzookster]

Leave it how it is, maybe fuel injection, some Headers, and a trick exhaust, those Jags always sound so sweet. Another great video Dennis, enjoyed it....

[@el_txserpico4501]

Best times i had was working around cars, i need to get back to it hopefully soon the smells, the trivia, the experiences etc

[@jukkaaunola5942]

Thanks Dennis to share a video of the Jag after cleaning it. If it's documented and truly so low mileage then I highly recommend to keep it original. There are still high mileage and tired 2+2s available which are more suitable for a V8 conversion...if you really want to do it vs. having a nice sounding powerful enough Jaguar XK-engine...just my 2 cents...

[@mountaineer1438]

How about giving a ball park figure on the barn finds of what they could go for? YOU ARE THE OBI 1 OF JEEPS, keep em coming!

[@wotrulke5868]

Thank you for shearing Mr Jeep 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼I’d keep the E-Type as is just restore to factory speck 🤷🏼‍♂️ I love the colour British🇬🇧 Racing🏁 Green 🟢

[@leeoliver7151]

Dennis is the man when it comes to cars he no’s he’s stuff about any car I love watching him

[@UAVCINEMA]

Yes he was always the money man on gas monkey. Back in the day! Classy

[@tonyangel6428]

He does no a lot about cars

[@chriscollins550]

Jaguar got to stay original. The value of them is always going to go up.

[@fisherboy571]

Dennis definitely knows his stuff has so much knowledge and I love his passion !!

[@kc0lif]

i love original vehicles i love carburetors because of no computers and scan tools i love 1970s cars i can adjust myself but that's me.

[@timallen1262]

Dennis, I love you're always positive attitude my friend!!!!

[@kevinmorgan4453]

I love that Jag! I’d keep her stock, but that’s just me. I’ll try to call your shop next week. I’ve been looking for the correct horn button for my ‘78 CJ.😊 Your team does fantastic work!

[@danielstorts5372]

Keep it original! Btw the lifted renegade looks great!!!

[@davidpearson541]

Love that etype simply stunning looking car brilliant video as usual would love to visit one day 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@randomrandomness8743]

The Jag looks cool just as it is. Will always be worth more than it is, rather than engine swapping it.

[@johnhoover8437]

Yes a

[@johnhoover8437]

You

[@deopersad2915]

Awesome jag beautiful car thanks for showing the clean up and what it looks like, after cleaning it up , in Australia the guy put a chev in one centuries ago and awesome paint job , I would do the Ls in it or rebuild it to original 😁

[@davidcollins7306]

Nice content from the same family name. Love to see tho old stuff saved and worked on. New sub, By the way, Dennis is my dads name

[@calevel]

Congrats on the sale of the K5 Blazer. This jag just let the new owner start from a solid foundation I say and let her go as is.

[@1982MCI]

What did the blazer end up selling for? I forgot to go back at the end of the auction to see what final price was.

[@spuggy9ify]

Rebuild the motor. I once saw one running at York dragway a roadster in the late 80s and it was killer. The same weekend I saw Jeremy Clarkson run a gmc cyclone and got mullered by a twin turbo corvette

[@sm70911]

Green on Green great combo, but biggest problem is the Lucas electrics,`I bet it needs a new wiring harness due to rodent damage

[@vincentreisinger3048]

Beautiful jag

[@EliasSilva-ud7mi]

Olá Denis. Aqui Brasil. VC merece um programa só seu. Abraços.

[@gforcesg]

great stuff thanks for the video !!!

[@wingerfan1]

That jaguar has what I referred to as 57 syndrome. Everyone chopped the four-door 57 Chevy‘s into a two door. So same thing with the Jaguars everyone’s converting them to convertibles which makes that one a little harder to find. I would fix up the seats, replace the headliner, and get it running. Let the new owner enjoy it as a starter collector car.

[@ndepthphoto]

I hear there is a Hellephant motor that would be mind blowing in that Jag!

[@1982MCI]

Dennis, have you considered starting a line of Grand Wagoneer parts at all? There’s a lot of us out here trying to keep these big beauties going and need some help here!! I have 3 of them myself as well as a 77 CJ7. Please give it some thought buddy, we sure would appreciate it!

[@shanewright6958]

Another great video 👍👍🇨🇱

[@randster64]

I would keep the Jag original.....I love those inline sixes

[@ahmedal-khadar3924]

Dennis all your videos are great best info about cars god bless you......... AHMED FROM BAGHDAD IRAQ

[@harryballzack]

Keep it stock if can get it running. If not. LS it!

[@josetrevino2953]

You are the best Dennis saludos desde San Diego California USA

[@davidconley3610]

Get it running and sell as is!!

[@anthonypuga5589]

Nice coffee walk review

[@thomasrossi31]

Love these videos. Look forward to Friday’s.

[@johndoherty8198]

Hey Dennis IMO keep it original and let the new owner take it from there. I’m a huge fan of the x type I used to hang around Gus Browns in Toronto and the owner Gus Sandusky does the most amazing restorations of x types as well as the engine work with Weber side draft carbs ( jag original carbs were inefficient) just an absolute first class garage with many accolades. Mr Sandusky is definitely a go to for trouble shooting. Great vlog all the best from🇨🇦

[@stenny1970]

Dennis Collins I think you should do a video talking about what are the difference's between all the Jeep Models. Such as Renegade & Laredo etc... Make for a good video

[@Vampirebear13]

Dennis, I wouldn't think you'd need to ask why the Jag isn't running, the answer is always Lucas Electrics. LOL I'd restore it & keep it as original as possible.

[@moonface978]

Interior needs work obviously, be nice to add a little protection from rust underneath as it’s so good now , and be very tempting to do a re build on the engine add a few up grades to give some more power, keep it all original

[@doughaynes8771]

Through an LS in that Jag and let her run!!

[@jamespn]

Nice score on selling the Blazer on BAT, something like $85K.

[@tylerp9620]

Keep them complete! It is so sad to see good Jeeps get parted away... They are getting rare unless I need to be looking in Texas.

[@talkingrock7011]

Thanks Dennis

[@rossbrumby1957]

Thought the XK motor came with a Borg Warner trans. A mate had a s2 xj12, had a borg warner in it too. 77 xjs V12 used a th400 though. Shit vacuum kickdown modulator leaked atf into the manifold making huge white smoke clouds. Aussie holdens did same with their trimatics.

[@ronwade5433]

Would there be more value leaving the Jag stock? I have never seen one in such great shape! Even here in Aridzona they get some rust.

[@charlesclemons8116]

You know everything about jeeps.

[@glennwhitehead6484]

Its stayed original for 50 years, don't mess with it now!

[@LivingOnCash]

I say leave it as is. If someone had bought it back in the 70's or 80's for little money and then decided they wanted to drive it more I might be inclined to say LS swap but for what it would cost now, I think it should stay as is.

[@bd5058]

The JAG can Go My Way!!!

[@stevenjones7202]

The A/T on that Jag should be a Borg Warner Model 8. Jag didn't go to a GM Turbo 400 until the 12 cyl XJS.

[@chfscoot]

Keep it original. I sure wish I could find a 68 series 1.5 like my father had.

[@b4a9ksy]

With only 22k, I would keep it stock. If the engine was blow then slap the V8 in, but I would keep it stock for sure!

[@mitchmcguire6321]

I’ve got a 79 with those brown seats with the button thing on them. I wondered. Thanks!

[@mo-hammadabunaser1367]

Cars: **Exist** Dennis: MUST USE AS CUP HOLDER

[@vinred1965]

His friggin coffee cups on cars....... lol. Moved from an e type to a 911 , too funny

[@hughstephenson2957]

Maybe it's just me but I'm a originalist. Keep things just the way they are (besides redoing the seats and getting her running, of course!!

[@carycummings4305]

get in running and driving

[@paulpanayi9135]

Dennis's coffee will be from the rarest coffee beans in the world off a one of one plant and will be out standing 😂🤣😂🙈

[@markrutter6439]

Holy grail of coffee beans ,one off from seed to cup under a 1000miles G,Y,S,O,T,

[@DylanL69]

@@markrutter6439 holy shit I could totally see that being a Dennis quote hahahahaha

[@boldrbangr9834]

Love the classic TJ's & LJ'; but I would be dead if I brought home another "project". Dennis you're killing me, stop it! 😜. BTW the Jag is awesome; correct color & wire wheels, it's an auto so why not LS the crap out it. Outside stock, inside Badass! Bite it purists! Ya Baby!

[@vonsprague7913]

This guy and Jay Leno, nicest rich guys on the Tube. No ego, nothing to prove.

[@georgepotter1755]

Great video:)

[@vettekid3326]

The E Types are worth considerably more with the original engine than ones with any kind of swapped engine. Now the XJ sedans not so much and people routinely put small blocks in them to improve the reliability if they want to drive them.

[@TairnKA]

I'm sure I had added a similar comment before regarding a "Scrambler" concept I had of installing a standard jeep front and back seat arrangement and hard or soft top. Then fabricating a custom, removable (lockable) "trunk" behind the cab. ;-) I'm guessing the back seat isn't usable for even a 5'7" tall adult (leg room)? I'm sorry but the quarter panel (wing) of the Jag sounded too solid like it had filler (bondo, plastic, whatever) on it? Lucas Electrics, aka: "Prince of Darkness" (Positive Earth/Ground?). Do you know why the British drink warm beer? Lucas refrigerators. ;-D

[@KENNEY1023]

I'd keep the Jag stock new stock interior. Just take the engine and trans out and completely rebuild them.

[@newyorkboss6124]

Dennis is a cool boss i dont ive ever seen him pissed 😅😁

[@1982MCI]

I wouldn’t want to!! I bet when and if he gets to that point he’s like a volcano and really gets everyone’s attention

[@manoloaycartg4266]

Pls keep the Jag all original!!!