Jaguar XJC V12 restoration part 3. Discovering more rust & decision time on the colour!

[@svenvanwesterloo173]

When I saw the Aston I thought: please don't. When I saw the painted sample I thought: please do. What a gorgeous colour, very classy.

[@johnsmith1474]

Ah, you don't see it, on a monitor.

[@adrianchell]

When Aston Martin lends you a car just so you can look at the paint colour. Well played, Harry. well played.

[@carlplz00001]

I will call them next week too. 😂

[@ufx808]

@@carlplz00001 Somehow, I don't think they'll be quite as accommodating. You can dream!

[@justbreakingballs]

They’d probably do anything for exposure due to losing money like a ruptured pipe.

[@Miata822]

@@justbreakingballs Yes, and I don't suppose saying "Harry Metcalf put a few miles on it. Here's a link to his video of your car." will hurt the sales price in the least.

[@mattridgley9095]

When I tried it they told me to sod off!

[@joemcghee8383]

no stupid music no wannabe comedians, just classic car content 👌

[@visionist7]

Thank god I hate all those self styled clowns who have millions of subscribers

[@twarken5078]

Wow - Bloody big job on! The body shop fella was very professional and thorough with his explanation - great work!

[@philipmulville8218]

Yes, a really good bloke. Thank goodness for such people. Passion is the word that connects all 3 people in the video. Bloody marvellous.

[@shaunyr1]

I wonder if they name the colour 'Metcalfe Green', it might get put on XJ Restoration's colour chart!

[@skarabraeranch2093]

Almost difficult to comprehend the collective abuse that the Jag has endured ... some would call it a rust-bucket. But good on you Harry for enduring ... and I’m now stuck on this Cinderella story. Love the new colour.

[@CarBore]

Most people take a pillow or something to get paint matched, would love to see Harry turn up at B&Q wanting a paint match off the Aston 😂

[@CarBore]

@Mr Sigma 😂That is indeed Classy!

[@pashakdescilly7517]

@@grievuspwn4g3 Are you saying you would get in the boot with the dog?

[@andypullin4702]

@Mr Sigma many musicians who play large instruments (tuba, double bass etc) turn up at garages with their instruments. Can't fit instrument+case in boot......no sale :)

[@kartboy1234]

@Mr Sigma my mom got an E class wagon, non amg, because the dog couldn't get into her X5 and she was wanting a new car. So the dog swayed her decision

[@mar91169]

''Liked'' before watching, Harry never makes a poor YT video! Thanks, Harry..........

[@A-Tango]

This is one lucky cat - must be on it's ninth life! It's a stray that was lucky to cross Harry's path.

[@Matteo_Licata]

The color mixing part has been fascinating, and the end result is very, very tasteful indeed. It was already evident you are a man of great taste, and the color you've chosen for the Jag confirms that. Classic, but with a modern twist. I couldn't have imagined a better choice.

[@cheemomugdoo799]

It's amazing how far automotive paint science has come, and I could watch videos about it all day. I have a BMW in Mediterranean blue (C10) and it flips to a mattish purple color in certain lights that looks really cool.

[@silvermovermedia9737]

You can hear Harry’s pain as he observes the rot in the bodywork.

[@ThePorkypete51]

@@johnwhite3496 Bloody Cabbage stem flea beetles

[@jonathanbeale3978]

@@ThePorkypete51 A lovely bit of cross referencing there.

[@jagman84]

Mid 1970s steel had a high sulphur content and was rotting in the showrooms. Many cars struggled to survive the decade.

[@JohnRolyAU]

That is the sound of money vaporising

[@Beer_Dad1975]

This is the motoring equivalent of the Ship of Theseus.

[@jeremywilliams2478]

Luckily there are people like Harry around with the resources to keep these classics going.

[@pourunappart6385]

The best in this color is Harry smiling like a little boy when he says at the end : I’m very happy with that 🧍🏻

[@maxnex7676]

That "new" green will look just perfect on the Jaguar, can't wait until respray time.

[@andy-james-]

This Jag is going to look gorgeous. Can't wait to see Harry's face when it's done .

[@holmesfamilyfuneraldirecto2572]

I already want it!

[@andy-james-]

@@holmesfamilyfuneraldirecto2572 Get in the queue 😬

[@francis2811]

What will his face look like when he gets the final bill!

[@andy-james-]

@@francis2811 yes, but I can't think it would be any worse than his Lamborghini Espada. I forget but wasn't the engine twenty something k, then the bodywork on top?

[@richardhartley7094]

The technology that goes into automotive paint now is mind blowing thanks for posting👍

[@ufx808]

Old cars and their secrets. The stuff of sleepless nights. Top video Harry.

[@performancedownunder5773]

One of the best restoration videos I have seen. Thanks for sharing the experience and the info and highlighting the professionals who have driven the project.

[@Peter-MH]

That DBX is rather nice! Really suits the darker colour

[@roshanjay7]

These are the most fascinating videos unique to this channel, seeing the rot and how expert craftsman repair it.

[@Simon-du7yx]

Cracking end to a sunny Sunday. Cheers Harry 🍺

[@dellhell8842]

If I called Aston on a car colour query, I imagine their response would not be something vehicular in green, more likely something verbal in blue. That Jag is like Trigger's Broom.

[@red00eye]

That was very well crafted.

[@Phil-1969]

Your right there Dave

[@dellhell8842]

@@Phil-1969 My name's Dell.

[@Phil-1969]

@@dellhell8842 sorry Dell how is Dave

[@dellhell8842]

@@Phil-1969 His name's Rodney.

[@paulcrombach7262]

Harry you are winning at KZbin. The repair vlogs together with the dakar bikes are absolutely ace!

[@groberts1780]

Once the rust repairs have become this extensive, I don't think I could sleep well at night no matter how skilled the craftsman doing the repairs.

[@Jabber-ig3iw]

Better them be discovered and repaired than not discovered until the car falls apart going round a corner at 50mph.

[@alexhudson3574]

one of the most beautiful cars ever made , i cant wait to see the finished car

[@rikdonovan3539]

I would offer that this Jag is going to be one of his finest cars in the collection when done. Rebuilt engine, straightened body and gorgeous (really) paint, all administered by people who know and care. Fantastic stuff all round, cannot wait to see this car driven down the road..

[@AndyK.1]

I wonder if he will drive it any slower? 😂. Unlikely I suspect. 🤣

[@ashleycrane415]

Does anyone else want to see a transcript of the conversation Mr. Metcalfe had with Aston? Here is an example of how polite English persons communicate...

[@ronaldderooij1774]

If the communication matches the content, it is fine. But British people are no more of saints than any other people, so I prefer the Dutch directness. Just say what you mean to say, honestly. But, respect for the cultural difference. As a Dutchman I find the fine-tuned communication with British people difficult. I never know what they actually mean to say.

[@robjenny3086]

@@ronaldderooij1774 That's probably because you are too tall to hear what we are saying!

[@julianevans9548]

@@ronaldderooij1774 As a British person, I totally agree with you.

[@KATHYMEADful]

It was all done with the funny hand shake and one trouser leg rolled up.

[@magni1200]

@@ronaldderooij1774 LOL. Communicating with the Japanese makes the British seem very direct by comparison ;)

[@jamesm3060]

Love watching these videos with the experts. Fascinating.

[@TheShootingBrake]

You inadvertently pointed out one of my major frustrations with those car configurators. The colors NEVER look like that in real life. It's always enhanced with photoshop or something like it to make it pop on your screen and make you pay the extra thousand for the really nice looking color. I've been railed for doing this with my architecture renders and I wish someone would rail the car companies for essentially lying about how the paint will really look on the car in the real world.

[@Fiorano-ci6bh]

Amazing attention to detail with the paint - love it how technology can assist us enthusiasts

[@grahaminkpen5436]

That’s going to look just fantastic. This coupe is getting the love it deserves.

[@CaptainVirgil]

Such professionals - this Jaguar is in safe hands. At 8:53, most impressed that Keith bent back a corroded piece of seam to where it belonged - "there's a place for everything and everything in its place" :-)

[@HawkMillFarm]

Looking at that bodywork it does make you wonder how safe we are driving around in old cars! Agree that car does need a flater style paint.

[@justbreakingballs]

I’m not being funny mate but a car with a bit of rot isn’t a problem, what are you expecting? The thing to disintegrate under braking? Mot checks all structural points of concern, anything extra won’t have any significant effect.

[@HawkMillFarm]

@@justbreakingballs But it’s also nice to think something old doesn’t shatter around you if you get hit.

[@jamest5149]

The Aston Martin flip from brown to green is spot on, covers two of the main colours of the BL era in the 70’s... if it could flip blue as well you have the BL trinity 👍

[@Farlig69]

Yeah didja notice the BL roundels on the crank caps too hahaha (@ 3:01)

[@pashakdescilly7517]

@@Farlig69 Yes, I saw those. If I were the owner of a Jaguar like that, I would have a think about grinding them off.

[@davidhewitt3070]

Blinky and Harry's Jag in the same weekend...we're spoiled ;-)

[@julianwhitta1114]

“Hatched a cunning plan”... Words that strike fear into the hearts of even the most courageous of men! Colour is perfect. Not quite the same hue as the green of my envy, but near enough. Well picked, Harry.

[@Punisher9419]

I was hesitant at first when you said you wanted to change the colour because I liked the blue. I have to admit though the new green looks bloody good.

[@gprokopiev1994]

Harry, my advice is find a clean shell and bolt your bits to it. Yours is already a project and it has been a project for most of its life. Love your videos!

[@trickyrat483]

He said in the last video that for this coupe, any panels/etc. are literally impossible to find.

[@nickwheeler8231]

that IS a clean shell for one of these!

[@Renzsu]

Wow.. to be honest this and the Lancia have pretty much put me off having a classic car at some point. You're a braver man than I am Harry :D

[@salvofarnia8046]

You only live once, dont know what your misfing.

[@salvofarnia8046]

Missing lol

[@CaptainHoratioPugwash]

Well this is an old British Leyland product and Lancia's are going to be Lancia's so these two aren't the best torch carriers for the hobby... People are starting to look back at cars from the 1990's now so there's lots of cars to choose form! Don't loose faith!

[@stringer-ik1pc]

You're a long time dead.

[@stringer-ik1pc]

@@salvofarnia8046 (he's broke') but doesn't want to say that. 😃😃😃

[@brunonjezic6208]

That color looms great... You took choosing the color yo a wgole another level! Geting a Aston martin to get it scanned by a whole team that moded it to a color you saw on a screen... Hats off

[@cv97035]

I was wondering if Aston Martin could lend me a DBS for a couple of days. I want to select the new colour of my bike. 😜

[@daleolson3506]

Pedal bike?

[@kasperkjrsgaard1447]

Be a sport - do give them a call

[@cv97035]

@@daleolson3506 of course! :)

[@paulm.8554]

400 hours of labour and that XJC is going to look mega!

[@Paul-fb1em]

My opinion but the blue that was on the car when you were driving it really caught the eye.

[@peterbroad1772]

Squadron blue is so 1970s. How I remember many XJ6s like that. Love that colour.

[@nickmagee-brown739]

What a. Excellent customer he is, no cutting corners, no 'negotiating' on the price, quality, fit and finish are his main priorities and the restorers are ensuring that those principles are being very precisely met, I can imagine this Jag is going to be literally 'pornographic' once it's finished to spec. Lovely job and a perfect customer!

[@radicaltiestiessen8634]

Another great episode. Love it. Warm regards from a Jaguar enthousiast (and owner...) in the Netherlands.

[@arthurdardalis]

Great video as always HARRY. The Jag is very rusty, I believe it's easier to restore a genuinely rusty car that hasn't had previous repairs than to repair someone else's bodged repairs. I shudder to think what the final cost for the finished car will be but seeing Harry's commitment, I think the end result will be magnificent.

[@Fr0dders]

Don't expect many of you also watch MightCarMods on youtube as well as this (target audience probably doesn't have much of a crossover) But I'm sure marty can tell Harry where that chassis needs to go !

[@TernaryTrout]

Know where you're going with this :)

[@EnricoDellaDora]

In the biiin :)

[@BrinToo]

I just came from MCM, indeed a strange cross over, but we all love cars of many types.

[@joeclarkey]

We are here 😬

[@stevebobojones]

I'm here in the bin.

[@jackc3205]

Thanks for taking us along on the jag restoration journey. Love the old jags and love watching the problems and solutions get revealed. Very enjoyable viewing.

[@red00eye]

This technical stuff is tremendous Harry, really great videos.

[@kimhuntingford9045]

What I like about your videos Harry is whether it's about the cars or the farm you maintain a wonderful sense of enthusiasm and commitment. Life lesson for all of us here I think.well done! Just got my S2 Lancia montecarlo out of 20years storage.Spent 2 months walking around her trying to figure out where to start! Go figure.love to the Metcalfs😁

[@mrdbaker2ubaker182]

massive amounts of work

[@markjohnson8352]

Nothing but thorough. Another very enjoyable watch, thank you, Harry.

[@PeakTorque]

The moment you realise you should bin the project but have promised thousands of viewers a series!

[@russellmalone3532]

Never give up on a Jag ❤

[@brainfleming8756]

Wow, never stop learning when watching your channel.

[@crooky1811]

Love the restoration films, very skilled people.

[@jrwarner579]

Nice breakdown of the vintage color for the Jaguar , thanks Harry!!

[@markreed1604]

Having gone through the pain of spending 5 times my initial buget restoring a car I can only say it will look magnificent finished, especially in that colour...... You do need to consider the same Tan interior as the Aston though.. Lovely.

[@Onidax]

How much do you think this sort of job will cost?

[@ZeGermanHam]

These restoration update videos are fabulous entertainment. And that XJC has got some stories to tell! Watching the layers being peeled away somewhat gives me PTSD from restoring my own rusty classic.

[@simonstokes6561]

“ look,it’s starting to rust again, it can’t help itself” 😂😂😂😂👍👏

[@tonyb5884]

im olive with envy at the immense skill level these chaps deliver..cap doffed

[@neilfairless4589]

I scanned my front door to colour match some paint for the steps. Didn't involve Aston Martin but same goal. Gonna be a beautiful car when finished Harry.

[@brianiswrong]

Fantastic video as always,thank you Harry for showing us the highs and lows of peeling back the cars history, as told in body panels.

[@PixelVogue]

Crazy amount of hidden stuff on the car you done see! Also crazy paint work tech there, love it!

[@jeffreyoldham55]

What an absolutely fascinating process. I think you've nailed the color, Harry!

[@MrJef06]

About the hole in the roof: "there's no answer to that, it's just a Jaguar!" 😂

[@odinikita4821]

Its also approx 40 years old, total history unknown so your comment is ignorant.

[@pnsp33]

@@odinikita4821 the comment is a quote. Now go and get a tissue.

[@richardstocks9139]

I'm pretty sure that hole in the roof was an aerial mount.

[@johnmckay1423]

@@richardstocks9139 That's a good shout. I remember seeing XJs in the 80s with electric aerials that rise from the rear wing when you turned the radio on. The holes for them also went rusty...

[@declanpower2924]

@@odinikita4821 I am a long time Jag enthusiast, club member and President, have visited Brown's Lane and chatted with people who designed and built these great cars. "It's just a Jaguar" is an appreciate quote. Some of the stories they told me just made me wince. And I have an XJ6 and XJ6 awaiting restoration by me and I shudder at what lies ahead. And this car lived in England, a recipe for disaster for old Jags. But I have seen much more rusty Jags from there. People where I live would run away screaming!

[@GetUpFalcon]

Absolutely fascinating insight into the paint matching process! Dream build stuff.

[@richie4540]

Most people have to take home a paint swatch from the hardware store, Harry just brings home a whole car :)

[@craigorford9932]

The jag will look amazing when finished cannot wait to see it finished

[@TheAslakVind]

Only Harry can phone Aston Martin up, for a paint sample. For a Jaguar.. I love the almost childish facination of the paint blender wall. This enthusiasm is why we love you Harry!

[@r.p.3192]

Oh dear what a rusty beauty! Thanks Harry for being determined to bring the cat back on the road. I would have thrown in the towel ...

[@markscrivener9312]

Great video, really enjoyed the jag update and paint colour match process, I'm excited to see the paint applied to the car.

[@maxmartin-merrells3723]

That colour coding is bang on

[@andylaws4247]

"Hello Aston Martin, do you have one in that olive green colour?". "No problem Mr Metcalfe, we will send one over right away!"

[@AndyK.1]

Looks like they shipped it in from the USA for him 😂

[@MrManBuzz]

If that doesn't signify privilege I don't know what would.

[@jeebus2121]

Those are some incredible time-saving tools for the paint industry. Imagine trying to get that color through trial and error.

[@rupertorgan7749]

This car and the Fulvia makes you think more about what lies unseen on a classic car. You've got to have big cojones if you start a major restoration.

[@johnchurch4705]

Sometimes it’s better to buy a classic where you see what your getting into, unless a car your buying has photos to prove what’s been done, shinny paint can hide lots of surprises from mundane classics to hi end stuff.

[@viggendriver1975]

I completely rebuilt a 1972 MGB. When I stripped the body down I found the same hidden rust spots all over the place. Surprise! It is so worth all the effort to fix them and bring them back. Those inexperienced may really be shocked by the process. Thanks for showing all the dirty details.

[@mohammedzaman8977]

So glad your rebuilding the engine and all the rust cut out .be a brand new younger version soon. Top job

[@rjnation5042]

Bloody brilliant Harry, thanks to your body shop & the guy from the paint maker, really special colour, makes the car yours, I was sceptical about changing the colour but you've done well, it should look beautiful, looking forward to seeing it finished, Rj in Oz

[@oldbenz3123]

I always prefer a car finished in one of the manufacturer-offered colours from the period. Anything else just looks wrong to me. Second request please, Harry, to test the Vanquish S with the Works manual conversion that Hairpin currently have for sale. Thanks!

[@peterbroad1772]

Cars can look amazing in non-standard colours but I agree, it just tends to be the first thing you notice rather than the car itself.

[@dubskj01]

It's such a pleasure to follow the resto of this old classic, and share in the anticipation of the end result. Seeing the chosen colour for it now just makes it all the more exciting. Thanks for sharing Mr M. You're a top bloke.

[@IngramCars]

Stunning colour. Perhaps a thin gold coachline too.

[@tomonyszko6754]

Harry Metcalfe is a living legend. The essence of a car enthusiast

[@carlplz00001]

😳 Actually that cat 🚙 has had lots of “fights” throughout his life, Glad he ended on Harry’s hands. 👍🏼

[@dhdove]

Oh that’s a relief Harry, when I saw the Aston I thought please no but the end result is a modern twist on a classic jag theme. Thanks for being prepared to give this old motor a new lease of life and letting us share in the journey.

[@John_Mack]

I do love the blue that the car currently is...

[@aderrrt]

Agree......And it had the black vinyl roof ...see my comments above.

[@brianlloyd4796]

Wow, paint technology is unbelievable 👍👍👍

[@D13-r9w]

In the words of Winston Churchill, "When you're going through hell, just keep going!"

[@landhopper4296]

So glad another XJC is getting restored. Thanks to Harry for allowing us to share the pain, but that is old cars....Love the colour- I’d be tempted to put the vinyl roof back though. I’d also be tempted to get a few more BHP liberated from that fine engine!

[@Gozar111]

Bloody hell. They are building a new Jag here! Question is would Harry have started the project knowing what we do now? I can not even begin to imagine the costs here.

[@Steve-rv1ql]

Probably sad but I just loved this video. Lots of detail, I was aware of this colour matching process, but not the finer points, really clever stuff. Having owned a ‘76 XJ back in the day (lovely car appalling build quality) I’m very familiar them, kept it on the road of 6 years, became a battle of wills - me vs the car! This era of Jag rot and break for a pass time, nothing here would have been a surprise, could have been far worse believe me. The issue is really budget, I’m sure Harry will stick with it as everyone knows these things eat money, the upside is that properly rebuilt with all the weak areas upgraded this will be a truly magnificent car. Love the colour by the way, perfect for the car.

[@kasperkjrsgaard1447]

“I have a cunning plan” Now where have we heard that one before? 🤔

[@alexbrown1995]

Not sure, Baldrick!

[@joebloggs4191]

I always find painting cars and colours fascinating so this was great to see. That green just shade darker will be absolutely spot on!

[@tentotwo8290]

Did anyone see the Black LHD Fulvia go through Mathewsons online auctions? Needed a little bit of work it was 11k Very good value.

[@cornishrider]

Yes I did and thought that also.

[@tentotwo8290]

@@cornishrider I don’t think the sale had enough coverage maybe 🤔

[@MB-uw6eh]

These guys are restoration scientists. Amazing what can be done today. Love Harry’s restoration series. Looking forward to P4!

[@SmashGhost]

A lavender purple is the way to go :)

[@douglasjames4905]

My Dads best mate had a pastel lavender XJ6C, of course with black vinyl topping. I had near new '76 12C in regency red [sunlighted=red, overcast=burgundy] while other club members had various, but nothing like, ahem this. I advocated non-metallic in prior episode. In a resto-mod fashion era it will look epic.

[@KnauerJonathan]

Came inside for a late lunch on the east coast of the USA so I'm watching early today, hopefully there'll be something good on TV tonight...

[@markchisholm2657]

Triggers Broom springs to mind here.

[@davidglanister9699]

Great to see the in's and out's on this type of restoration. Love the current colour and the new olive green Harry likes too. Very exciting. Thank you for sharing. Amazing content!

[@ruaraidhmcdonald-walker9524]

Fantastic! Please say we’re getting an engine rebuild video too?