Jaguar XK150 Restoration EP12

[@Geyservillespeedshop]

thank you for posting these amazing videos, I am half way through my 59 xk150 restoration, my first british car and your videos have really made it as simple as can be. All the high def shots have helped me know where things go. I only wish i could find a xk150 explored! closest i could find was 2400 on ebay right now, funny to see posts from a decade ago on the jag forums complaining at the 200 dollar price lol. Youre a great value to the jag community thanks!

[@richradley2706]

When installing the heat/sound-deadening sticky back material I would not cut the openings for the pedals, and other stuff, but rather cut the openings with a knife after the material is installed. And you did a real nice job on the motor and windscreen. Color me jealous.

[@robertmarks7439]

This should go in a museum. But it will be so much fun to drive!

[@robertdavidson3090]

You guys and the fellas at Jet Stream are Craftsmen, dedicated craftsmen.

[@jianoconnor8414]

WOW Richard; great work !!!

[@No_soup_for_you]

Top job. Your customer must have deep pockets..

[@noblenotes27]

That under look at the boot and spare tire compartment is beautiful .

[@maisiefreeman8597]

She's looking beautiful, Richard! Fantastic job.

[@peterfeltham5612]

What a beautiful job Richard is doing on this lovely car.

[@johnclarke2553]

Outstanding episode! I've missed this beauty.

[@philtucker1224]

Hey Richard and Dad, (I can’t describe the emotions that run through me due to the absolute beauty of this car) …- I’m lucky to live fairly near to the Beaulieu motor museum over here in the UK and I often see some wonderful 120 and 150 Jaguars at various times. You and your Dad are totally beyond the highest praise with the skill and dedication that you show. Thank you 🙏

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

Thanks Phil great to have you along.

[@williamellis3961]

Beautiful xk150!

[@johannperaus6890]

Hello Richard! Masters don't fall from the sky. They are born on earth. You are one of them. Without you these beautiful cars would not exist anymore. Best regards from Hans from Upper Austria. 🇦🇹 Cheers 🍻

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

Thanks Johann it means the world to me. Great to have you along.

[@jeanhawken4482]

Unbelievable engine colour. Rather eccentric but it is a British car. I love irony.. a real beauty.

[@marcryvon]

Richard M , I've been following since you refurbished your "junkyard" engine for your own E Type. At the time, I thought, this guy is a young unexperienced guy being trained by his dad, since you referred to him as you worked hard on it. Was I ever wrong ! You're doing a very professional and obviously experienced job on this jewel of a car ! Plus I love your no nonsense vids on what is being done on it. Thanks Richard Michael for taking us all along ! 👍

[@rjman123au1]

Back to what you do best! Well done.

[@mikeg5877]

Bravo Richard... a wonderful addition to the series. She's a thing of beauty.

[@bazzab2000]

Thanks for a great video Beautiful Restoration, Breathtaking.. Regards Barry

[@mickannieobrien2803]

To use your words Rich "Its a thing of beauty" great progress and boy what a finish. Just love your videos Cheers from OZ.

[@OldCharlieRum1903]

Be great to see this side by side with DaveJaguar’s car.

[@brianparkinson1594]

Job well done! True craftsman.

[@robertsalanon2909]

Quel professionnalisme ce Michael !! Merveille ...

[@stevehale4712]

Glad to get the next updated, cannot wait to see first fire of that engine.

[@stephenholland5930]

The car is looking fantastic, Richard. Thanks for the update.

[@Qeff48]

$$$$$$$$$ and knowledge!!

[@markxl]

Loving the duck egg green.

[@amham48]

A work of true art!

[@philhohnen6193]

Brilliant job RM Owen!

[@skarabraeranch2093]

The craftsmanship continues! Fascinating to see such a beautiful machine being lovingly brought back to life (albeit with some practical upgrades).

[@richardwhatton1249]

Looking fabulous Richard well done indeed. Kind regards, Richard.

[@josephmccormack6910]

Very sharp car and beautiful work. It will be a gem. I hope it gets driven and enjoyed. Fabulous looking and can't wait to hear it run and drive. Great video and channel.

[@gazzafloss]

Looking very beautiful that old lady. Richard, you are indeed a master of your craft. I hope the Tremec box works out ok, looking a bit close up to the exhaust, it might be more practical but it won't have the character of the old Moss box. Thank you for the update.

[@charleswulff5187]

Very nice. I really love your videos.

[@jagvette1]

Wait a minute Richard DO I SEE A NEW WIRING HARNESS :)) Got to say I really love your attention to detail and little 'mods' like the washers on the exhaust manifold.

[@jamesbeech8643]

Just beautiful Richard, great work.

[@lenjames]

What a beautiful machine. Passion shows in the build!

[@tonickmoss]

Good to see the progress video after a while....it's coming all together rather nicely.

[@roselh1]

Very nice! Just a superb job of assembling this beauty!

[@kenty2831]

Enjoy your detailed experience with the component connections. Robust and delicate intricate components. Each is a piece of art. Beautiful presentation and skill, nice work

[@StephenJohnson-jb7xe]

Despite the fact that I have been following this build series this episode was not in my list of suggested videos but a whole lot of trash I am not interested in was. Anyhow the car is looking beautiful, it is always a pleasure to see your work.

[@markhealy9361]

A thing of absolute beauty!

[@markmathews6876]

wow well done what a beauty

[@gabrieleolivieri2852]

Perfect! Nothing else to say! Speachless :D as an italian i'm agree on the "pre war italian car style". I love it too. They are my preferite car in the world like Isotta Fraschini 8A, Alfa Romeo and Lancia. Also bugatti

[@abarratt8869]

Also called Duck Egg Blue, as used in the Royal Navy on anything electrical. And yes, those manifolds look really really nice...

[@chrisfrench8323]

Better than new. I'd love to drive it.

[@boyev]

Superb, is all I can say.

[@brynvjones6679]

Made my day, thanks

[@richardporter6201]

Saw that Morgan through the door!

[@phillipdean9879]

Car is coming along very nicely! Excellent work as always. Those electric assist power steering are a great idea. I’ve been looking at one for my 68 Chrysler Ute. So neat. 🇦🇺🍺🍺

[@johnbuchanan6045]

For removing the labels off the exhaust ZEP citrus orange degreaser works great for removing the adhesive. I like the moss box overdrive in my Mk2 works well with the 3.54 rear gears. Great progress! Cheers 🍻

[@scottthomas5999]

Great job !!!’ You should be very proud of your skills. Love the car.

[@davidevans7772]

Beautiful car, love your work

[@geofo60]

It looks like everything I was going to say has already been said. Absolutely stunning workmanship & I think it goes without saying, the owner is going to be thrilled. Regards from the U.K. 🇨🇦🇬🇧

[@davidnelson6893]

I have been waiting for the next one!!

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

🥂

[@gordierock4106]

That car is so sweet! Love the detail!! Cheers

[@garytowne1548]

Goo-gone for those labels.

[@ericbovenkerk7608]

Thank you for the extensive tour around this gem. What a great job you did. Really no words for, from Amsterdam

[@shirleyboy8859]

Looking wonderful Richard..... Would love to test drive it for you.... So if you can bring it to the UK for me.... :-))))

[@jononeil500]

Awesome work and awesome life. What a nice way to earn a living.

[@michaelkelly8955]

What gem

[@smacdougall100]

Yet another great episode Richard, thx very much. The car's coming together nicely 👏👏. Do you burn all these segments on to a DVD/BD for the owner when you're finished? Would be an awesome bonus for him/her (well I'd think it was an awesome bonus if it was my car 😊). Really looking forward to the next one!

[@themessenger5868]

Just beautiful Richard. Amazing work. I use WD40 or CRC lubricant to remove all pesky stickers and labels. Spray on light coat, leave for 2-3 mins and they peel off real easy... works great ! Cheers.

[@kevinparker5363]

Nice to see a keen interest with british heratage guys ! Not that yank rubbish

[@davidhollis1117]

That paint looks so good, can almost smell it

[@dcallan812]

Glass is in, running gear is in and the chrome is almost done. Next week driving it?🤣 The car is looking real nice. 2x👍

[@justinmueller9579]

You have just made my day, can't wait for the next episode

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

Thanks Justin great to have you along

[@richardgreene3460]

Not sure about the labels on the Bell exhaust, but I use a hairdryer to heat up the glue on the back of labels. The label then peels off like magic!

[@stanleyclark7758]

An outstanding restoration Richard. Thank you for the tour. Just a suggestion with regard to the paper labels on the Bells exhausts. Have you tried covering them with a soaked cloth, so that they absorb the water, before attempting to scrape them off? Best wishes. Stan

[@velviaman3206]

Great job, these Pirelli tyres brought back memories good cornering but poor at shifting water front to back. Not good in a wet climate but you are not going to get this Jag wet!

[@robpars2000]

So it appears the student had become the master , yes it does ...

[@AntonGrimpelhuber]

You've got Würth equipment all around - get a can of Sticker-Ex to get rid of those paper stickers in no time

[@georgeryan603]

Perfect 👌

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

🥂

[@davidclark7973]

Amazing 👍🏻❤️

[@josephstevens3357]

Really beautiful machine! Pity you can't find an original gearbox.

[@glen7301]

Really lovin it !!!!!. Superb job and great video . Not sure you have sufficient clearance on the exhaust pipe just fitted. You will soon know when on the road. Superb rebuild and video. Well done.

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

When on the road the axle will be pushed up into the chassis with the weight of the car.

[@ccga3359]

Enjoying the build but episode 11 is missing from the playlist.

[@mertfox3488]

Will the owner be driving or just showing this gem? Beautiful automotive art. Needs to be driven.

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

Hopefully first shown at the Amelia Island Concours d'elegance

[@alunevans9439]

Hi Richard, loving this series but notice that you have 2x EP11, confusing me a bit at the start. Keep up the good work though!

[@noblenotes27]

A Beauty

[@we_arenot_amused1617]

Wave a heat gun over the paper labels and they should peel right off. Quick wipe with brake cleaner to shine it up.

[@Coolidge_XK]

Is it possible to do it from the top with the Tremec? Seems like if you put it up a foot or two it would maybe slide in easier? Doing an XK120 FHC, your videos have been a great guide and inspiration.

[@johna1160]

Richard didn't mention it, but new steering wheel looks to be same diameter as original. Would've thought installing power steering unit would be perfect opportunity to scale down wheel an inch, or two for more leg room.

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

John, smaller wheel is too out of place I am a purest.

[@richradley2706]

Mufflers should be tilted down on one end with a way for water to escape. IE small hole or direct path for water to flow out the exhaust pipe.

[@bobmillerick300]

Try this trick next time, been using it in my hobby for 50 years. Take a heat gun and heat up the sticker. It softens the glue and the sticker will come right off.

[@jasonbennett7002]

Thanks for the entertaining and informative vids Richard. I note that on the 3.4 engine you worked on earlier (Feb 2021 vid) you used two lifting tabs using just one head bolt each. For this car you have used two lifting tabs that use two head bolts each. Is the later version preferred for these engines?

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

Jason those larger lift loops are from a later xj6, I use them just for install as they are stronger and safer, thanks for watching

[@MatthewWakeland]

does the xk150 explored boot have body references like dimensions and measurements? that would be EXTREMELY helpful here lol, im dealing with a pretty beat up front end on a 150

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

I have to check

[@robpars2000]

Actually I like that unusual color , oh I do ...

[@terencedewertz6459]

Great job ! Always a pleasure to follow your work on jaguar cars ! Can you please tell me what is the name of your book in the video (4:30) ? Thank you very much !

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

Jaguar XK150 Explored by Bernard Viart

[@terencedewertz6459]

@@RichardMichaelOwen thanks !!

[@geoffreystearns1690]

Absolutely gorgeous! But why implant a 5-speed...why not a 6-speed. I put a Tremec 6-speed into my 1992 XJS V12 with glorious results (done by Keisler Motors in Tennesee).

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

Car came in the shop with this

[@oliverkoch2003]

The clearance of the Tremec on the upper right towards the tunnel looks pretty tight...(12:51). If the customer wants a silent car that might be a pot to look closer at.

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

To the exhaust?

[@oliverkoch2003]

@@RichardMichaelOwen No, between gearbox and tunnel top right. I might misjudge, but looks very close to me.

[@jdavidkatz]

I am sure I'm not alone in wondering what the budget is for this project. Can you tell us?

[@michaelbadulescu]

great job. looks abs fab. One question shouldn't the chrome stripes around the front glass sit without gluing? In my e type they are snug in.

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

No glue, but some use a product called strip caulk to stop water ingress

[@michaelbadulescu]

@@RichardMichaelOwen yes agree but the chrome stripe has no connection to the interior. So the window should be sealed without the chromestripe.

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

Oh sorry I was thinking E-Type front headlights, so for the XK150 front windshield trim yes the strips sit in the rubber without glue, it is fine to use a urethane seam sealer to hold them down too.

[@georgejohnson1498]

Fantastic! I actually prefer the 120, 140 and 150 to the E-Type. In England there was a very politically incorrect name for the E-Type in the 1960s, and I will not bless your lovely channel with that bit of horrible history! I am full of anticipation to see this lovely old girl drive! I do prefer your vids on restoration rather than looking at car shows, but that is because I can see how these old cars were designed and built from the inside. The lovely bodywork means less to me than details of suspension and chassis, and even details like how the windscreen fits. Thanks for your lovely channel. I'll never own such nice cars, but I like to learn about them. I saw an original 150 on Clayter Bank [Bromyard, Herefordshire, UK] a fortnight ago making a glorious roar. Also white, doing about fifty on a one in four! I was on my Carlton Kermesse road bike, which was of equal quality to the Jaguars, but better mpg! And not prone to rust!!!! Best wishes from George PS: I have a Toyota Aygo! It has rust!!!!!!!

[@mohammedmaraee]

Hi Richard, why not make it electric instead? You'll have way less difficulty to fit an Arcimoto engine in this beauty. I maybe off your passion a little, but just wanted to see your thoughts

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

No way not yet at least. Even if classics go electric, I'll do everything else.

[@mohammedmaraee]

@@RichardMichaelOwen I found an exact one that needs some TLC for $78k and I am seriously considering an electric motor. However, not sure of the cost. It's only a thought at this point.

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

@@mohammedmaraee Jaguar will eventually sell a drop-in electric engine for this series, until then i'd run an old xk unit.

[@paradad999]

PLEASE can you shine the starter solenoid before you finish???????

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

Heck no

[@Geyservillespeedshop]

working on a xk150 i aquired any thoughts on going to a single 12v battery vs 2 6v? car is not concourse thanks for any help!

[@RichardMichaelOwen]

Easy, just note that car is prob setup for positive ground

[@Geyservillespeedshop]

@@RichardMichaelOwen thanks bud love your channel it's been a huge help!

[@lesmansom7817]

How good is it when a Taiwanese steering wheel is better quality than the original 😎

[@ArgentPure]

How much does a restoration like this cost? 50K Cdn?

[@donprice9050]

It would be interesting to know the total cost of the restoration if the owner was willing.

[@allanconnor1013]

Can't believe you're not going to straighten the Made in England tag. That's it - I don't want the car any more. OCD rules.