Supercharged Jaguar XJ Coupe Restomod

[@daviddeakin2006]

A Nat tangent is utterly worth it when engineering facts are explained

[@johngreenwood1972]

I can’t believe that any other restomod company in the world can compete with the service these boys provide. Been watching from the start and I’m continually intrigued.

[@vogs72]

Possibly another pair of brothers in the states - Ring Brothers.

[@raychambers3646]

Icon in the U S not to shabby ?

[@johngreenwood1972]

To clarify I mean that they take on all sorts of cars and adapt, create, refine and change a continual run of one off challenges. It’s not so much about equal standards it’s about breadth and depth

[@philtucker1224]

I honestly don’t think there is another company globally that can be compared to the quality of Retropower’s re-engineering skills. Singer comes to mind with their Porsche cars, but Retropower can seemingly re-engineer almost any vehicle using their unique skills. I’m also very proud that they are based here in the U.K. 🇬🇧

[@philtucker1224]

@@raychambers3646Do they also handle all of the European classics - as well as U.S. ?

[@almoreno3074]

Here from California, watch your videos every week, wish shops would do weekly update videos like you guys do.

[@jagvette1]

I always love Richards bit he is so good at explaining what he is doing.

[@-MacCat-]

He's a Saffy gem!

[@RetropowerNat]

He’s a brilliant guy!

[@tonymonk7437]

portofino is looking superb and just the right Jag parts bin upgrades to make less painful in modern day traffic . the rear valance and bumper treatment is subtle but very effective .

[@paulkemp4559]

Retropower do amazing stuff with very skilled people in all areas, I’m not picking any one person out but have to comment on the amazing work Richard does, what an addition to the Retropower team…

[@-MacCat-]

Retropower just keeps on delivering the hits. Thanks to you all.

[@b1g1lz]

Seeing Natt with his coffee reminded me of my first day becoming foreman at the engineering firm I still work for. The boss said to me out of the blue, "you'll have to get used to drinking cold coffee" and I remember thinking that was a strange thing to say. By the end of the day I had had so many interruptions I knew exactly what he meant.

[@RetropowerNat]

Spot on!!!!

[@danielmccarthy1982]

Utterly awesome engineering...

[@bobbythompson3544]

Richard was some find!

[@johndawson221]

Rich the Stitch, what an artisan craft he has. Amazing work, hopefully see his work in the Consul when completed 👍

[@Chilled_Mackers]

I watch these videos while sipping tea, dunking hobnobs and day dreaming about working on my own projects. As winter draws very near, which is my 'hibernate in the shed and stare at a car' time - I am beginning to re-accept I'll never reach this level of skill or ability 😆That said, I will still go out there, with some choice swearing and much clenching of teeth - wondering how come it looks so easy - yet I struggle to perform the simple proceedures? I'm getting better at it, I guess - still a long-arsed-way off from where I want to be though! I love hard work, I could watch it all day!

[@Braveheart7914-idfl]

Coffee in hand feet up best time of night on Sunday ☕️👍🏻😉🇬🇧

[@fredericrike5974]

Love the way the format is working out- lots of views- both of the works in progress and from the hands that make them happen. Ned, I would agree- 600 hp ought to do quite smartly- a new Camaro weighs close to 4000 lbs (1800 kilos)- the XJC finished your way sill won't top 3200(1500 kilos)- very smartly indeed!

[@oneeleven9832]

When Nat said it’s fairly simple stuff when explaining the chassis modifications i had to laugh…he may as well have been talking a foreign language to me 😂

[@JohnClark-e2q]

Hi Nat, when you do the wasabi slide and shorten the wheel base, could you please film the actual event as it occurs rather then before/after photos. Also, never be concerned about spending too much time on something. I could easily watch a 2 hour episode! Regards John

[@savm8571]

I couldn't resist scanning the QR code on the Allegro door.

[@paulroberts5687]

My money is on Jonny Smith presenting next week.

[@155andRising]

Love a Nat Tangent 😂

[@stevesloan6775]

At 57:00 I feel going for the full hi fill primer, sanding, and then use a conductive copper paint. Follow that up with plating the 3D print. The monocoque structure holds up and is long lasting. Defiantly worth doing your own research.

[@greghill7759]

@54.57: These centre consoles were originally fitted to the Mk1 Cortina G.T. (63 onwards) along with all Mk1 Capri G.T. and all Corsair 2000E models. It was the coolest modification imaginable, and was pretty much compulsory that you then had to fit a wood rim steering wheel.

[@alancrow3544]

what Richard dose with the upholstery is amazing ,,,,,wish I was closer

[@connorjames6307]

"Maybe you've got an expensive pen" 😂 love it

[@superchickensoup]

You can buy some very nice pens

[@connorjames6307]

@superchickensoup indeed you can just his accent and humor made me giggle 🤣

[@RetropowerNat]

That one got me too 😂

[@georgepinder1329]

Hi guys keep up the good work i never miss an episode. I think the centre console Richard comes from a mk1 Cortina Gt airflow model.

[@themekfrommars]

Awesome video as always gents!

[@chrishauser5180]

More XJC content!! This inspires me to finish mine.

[@hynes64]

Marks holiday timing was empecable

[@JanusTheOld]

Went on holidays as a kid at the rear of the same one in 1979, it had the same glow and feeling of confort and luxury as a rolls royce. And two gas tank fillers.

[@mothball4179]

wow love those mk1 escorts looking sweet

[@phil_p]

Love your work. Curious to see where you go with the Aston power plant. Gotta be v8 surely??

[@tomthompson7400]

Always great content

[@seanburke2691]

Nat, I must correct you about the transmission mount on X300 XJR6. The Auto version did indeed use a twin spring trans mount, but the manual with the Getrag box used the X100 XK8 type of rubber vee mount fixed to an aluminium crossmember. I know, I designed it.

[@davidklauer3422]

Gotta cold beer Let’s do this

[@TheOriginalDaveJ]

Cya guys, have a good one.

[@mrcogginsgarage7062]

Nat the Astons back is like that from factory,it's not pretty but it works well and you can't see it unless you really look hard,the joys of a hand built car from the sixties Whilst we are talking about the rear suspension the original Diff Carriers are troubled by stress cracking if driven spiritedly please bear in mind.

[@RetropowerNat]

Thanks for that, I was looking at the diff carrier thinking it didn’t appear the most robust thing. We will be redesigning that

[@micheltebraake7915]

The XJC already looks great, even without paint.

[@PS-ps8mo]

Before you paint the cosworth think about swapping out the rear tow eye assembly from the donor car, the new shells used the Mk 2 sierra set up which sits lower down than the mk1 which then makes it obvious the car has been reshelled once the rear bumper is on.

[@Jr8key]

Great video as usual, i love all the explanations, helps me think abouf my own build and what i want to do.

[@Anderzander]

Brilliant episode 😊. Cal seemed to be avoiding eye contact this week though 😅 but other than that … 😂

[@londonman8688]

imagine the bills the owners get for this level of work !

[@DannielWilkinson-kw6dd]

Or... Imagine having the resourse to fund this level of skill and craftsmanship. Like having handmade shoes or using a good local butcher, only on a ridiculous level of course. If you have it, why not invest in people and small business like this if you can.

[@johnbriggs3916]

Late Stage Capitalism.

[@Stu_2112]

​​@@DannielWilkinson-kw6ddthats a really good point. I hadn't considered it from an 'investing in people' perspective. And yes, it does support ensuring that these skills get passed on to future generations.

[@timc5969]

It must be 7pm on Sunday

[@stevebrymer3106]

Would I be correct in thinking that the interior Richard is doing the interior or the old style Consul Capri from around 63/64 ish ?

[@johnbriggs3916]

Yes, 61 to 64.

[@terryholton2829]

Hi Richard, baie dankie vir die kommentaar. 😄

[@bobbythompson3544]

Tea and a Crunchie!

[@TP-3000]

Oh man I don’t think I’ve had a crunchie since school, 25 years ago… might need to pop to the shops

[@Matnrach2-mf9qr]

You should really invest in a better piston ring compressor. They can damage the fire face if you are unlucky. Get the ones that are like pliers or make a bespoke tapered piston insert tool.

[@rickmelman]

Brilliant stuff as ever..... Anthony, was it a reoccurring event????

[@bsport131]

I do like a good Tangent

[@BIGG..G]

What’s happening with the 2 door jag,haven’t seen it for weeks 😟

[@KielArmour-ki3wj]

Would love a s1 rs turbo built by you guys

[@theoriginalwallace]

Ford Corsair centre console!

[@themekfrommars]

Small amount of feedback: Gaz is explaining how he has spent his time as opposed to how the cars have progressed. Probably emphasis should be flipped 👍

[@garythompson5703]

News to me,I wasn’t even here🤷🏻‍♂️🤣

[@tractorhead971]

When changing the wheelbase the factory Ackerman angles will be lost. Do you just not worry about that? 🧐

[@Stu_2112]

I really can't imagine Nat 'just not worrying about that'. I can only think that this has been considered and calculated, knowing Nat's attention to detail with suspension kinematics and chassis dynamics.

[@shaunperhat]

TS 6:35 The reason they crack, is the differential between cast iron and aluminium. Consequently as the head expands, the manifolds cannot keep up The same is true of cool down,although ,it's not as detrimental ,as expansion is more stress,whereas compression due to the contraction may only fatigue the manifold studs, and maybe elongate the stud holes. what is interesting though, is that inumerable companies indulge in this practise. the 6 cylinder, however may be the exemplar as the longer head applies greater stress.

[@bodanerius]

Low unsprung weight has a number of advantages. Less rotating mass and less stress on the dampers. But with more power available and advances in damper technology. Those advantages are kind of moot. Cooling the brakes is a wiser priority.

[@paulwhite7475]

What do you do to compensate for the Ackerman angle when you modify a wheelbase ?

[@RetropowerNat]

A very good question. It depends on the amount of wheelbase change and the initial Ackerman angle. Without going into a massive essay, there are a lot of schools of thought on Ackerman and no-one, even inside high level motorsport, can really agree on an “ideal”, so we tend to just ensure that the setup is still “reasonable”. Worst case, a small alteration of the steering arms/their mountings on the front uprights can solve any issue. In the case of wasaabi project, we will check all the geometry once the bodyshell is modified and the axle assemblies are fitted, and assess from there.

[@itsalldoable]

Nat, I thoroughly enjoy all your videos and learn something new most weeks. Question, at 23 minutes in, you talk about applying Epoxy primer to the E-Type in the fabrication shop. Do you get the body shop lads in to spray it with an air spray gun, or do you use a rattle can epoxy? If so, can you recommend one. I have a lot of bare steel in my shop that is currently being looked after with my dehumidifier. But I really want to get some epoxy primer onto the metal. Kind regards Paul

[@neilsenhall3790]

are you going to be upgrading the rear diff for the higher power output from the tuned engine?

[@iansmith7871]

Enjoy your holidays fellas. On the DBS, it's entirely feasible that the rear arch construction wouldn't be what you'd expect for 'series production' as they were very handmade at a rate of probably less than 10 a week. Let me know if you want me to check mine and take a photo for you.

[@RetropowerNat]

I’d be really interested if you can easily have a look, obviously don’t spend ages taking it apart for me, but would be nice to know from another one!

[@iansmith7871]

@RetropowerNat Hello Nat. Inconclusive I'm afraid. I'd say mine's been repaired at some point due to distinctly modern looking seam sealer and different paint. Sean at ASR perhaps?

[@markwallis7199]

54:53 To this day my Mum refers to this as her £30 box because that was the cost of the option when she got her new 1977 Mk 2 1600 Capri

[@BaldyTron]

Rather than wd40 have you tried bilt hamber atom mac as a corrosion inhibitor.

[@londonman8688]

cant wait to see what happens with the aston

[@stevepearce1913]

I hope that Aston Martin isn't going to end up polluted by an LS motor. far better to have a V8 or even a V12 from the same company especially a RSW 7 litre V8!

[@mjrocketsurgeon]

WD40 for in workshop corrosion prevention? In Oz most metal working shops use a phosphorus based corrosion prevention coating for when working on bare metal - Easy phos and Key phos are a couple of product names down here!

[@shaunperhat]

Out in S.A we would cut 18 inches out of the body and make a rather handy coupe!!

[@SkylarkCamperAdventures]

With the mesh in the dash trim where if you wrapped it in leather the mesh would then be too far recessed, why don’t you press the mesh so the edge that would be bonded would be recessed backwards then the top surface would be level with the face of the leather.

[@johnsherborne3245]

That would be the best of both worlds and very do able.

[@johnbriggs3916]

Well, we're still waiting for Part Two of Episode 200...

[@Jwj-oi3xj]

Richard what contact adhesive do you recommend. Ive had a failure with some apparently high temp stuff on a headliner. Some good spray gun stuff doesn’t seem to be available in the UK

[@richardommer8981]

I use Alpha adhesive glues they have brush and spray it is important to let it go off so timing and using heat to activate the glue

[@Jwj-oi3xj]

@ thanks

[@ayocaritauu]

nice car

[@craigjohnson7409]

How did Aston deal with electrolysis Nat? Aluminium over steel seems like a recipe for disaster not having modern technology back then.

[@michaelharrison1093]

A Barra for the Aston DBS?

[@GuyChapman]

I don’t fully understand how the Escorts and ElAggros could be so close to complete when the Camaro, which looked pretty close when they rolled in, is still not done. Is this customer budgeting?

[@kevinfromdevon]

Could you add time stamps to your videos please 😊

[@stephenwright5181]

Ref Aston are you keeping the original metric wheels and tyres 😂

[@LaPetitWookiee]

Oh dear lord, please tell me you are not replacing the Aston’s Six with a Barra?!? That would be sacrilege. They may be good for cheap power, but in terms of Sound and Refinement… it’d be like replacing the London Philharmonic Orchestra with Girls Aloud.

[@Stu_2112]

😂

[@londonman8688]

aston needs a flip tail added

[@londonman8688]

the aston needs a v600 aston engine or a hemi hellcat engine or a ford godzilla. not a boring LS

[@hwntwww]

classic Brirish car video, taking forever to do basic metal bashing.

[@Joolz777]

👍👍👍👍👍😎😎😎😎😎

[@danielhughes9434]

E TYPE NEXT TO SABB HAS NEW DENTS ON BOTH DOORS NOT GOOD

[@ogofog9120]

Unsprung weight on a 200kg motorcycle is really important on a 2000 kg Jag ….

[@johnhurst3737]

obligated algorithm engagement comment.

[@johnbriggs3916]

Obligatory?

[@robwarmy5184]

How much do these people budget.. whhaaa . Super car money.

[@r4dius]

I like car stuff but each video i get recommended from you is 100% chit chat, you guys never stop talking for hours it's too much