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2012-08-10 07:40:37 |
XK 150 Restoration
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Terry Hallberg
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Hello All, I have recently inherited a Xk 150 OTS which has been garaged for 40 years. It is in need of body and interior work. Perhaps some mechanical. I have neither the space or skill to do the work myself but would like to restore the car for sentimental reasons if nothing else. Can anyone recommend a restoration shop in the Washington DC area(250 miles or so)? Can anyone give an upper estimate on what a restoration to driver condition could cost? |
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2012-08-10 16:15:48 |
XK 150 Restoration
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Robert Sheridan
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Hi Terry, To bring your XK150 back to a "driver" in the cheapest way I recommend the following: 1. Ask JCNA members for a good Jaguar mechanic in your area then have him check out your engine. It may not need a full rebuild (minimum rebuild the waterpump, starter and generator, replace ingition wires, belts, hoses, plugs, filters,etc., rebuild the carburetors flush the block, have the radiator tested for leaks. Plan on spend a couple thousand or more. 2. If the paint and body are decent, consider leaving it original and just rub out the original paint (an original car is way cool). Or, get the car painted by a chain store paint company for under $2,000. 3. After sitting for 40 years, rebuild the brakes, check the fuel system (tank, lines, pump, filters) plan on buying new tires - recommend radials in your case. You may also need new shocks. Plan on spendinganother couple thousand dollars. 4. Hopefully you have decent front & rear bumpers, wiindshield & glass, top frame, lights, etc. If you need new stuff it can get costly but is very do-able for you to do it yourself. 5. If you need new upholstery I highly recommend getting a price quote for interior & door panels, dash, seats (including new foam) or send your seats and frames in for complete recover, same with side curtains, carpet kit, boot mat, top and tonneau cover - cost $2,500 or more depending on what you need done. Contact Mike May at World Upholstery in California (800) 222-9577, website: www.worlduph.com. Mike is doing all my upholstery work and does first rate work at fair prices. Please tell him Bob Sheridan sent you. I have had upholstery work done by other companies - Mike (World Upholstery) is by far the best! If you are just trying to bring your XK150 back to a nice driver I would try and do much of the work yourself - if nothing else work with several sources and try to install what you can. Use a local upholstery shop to finish installing the upholstry from Mike, etc. - If you use a professionl restorer to do everything you'll miss out on a lot of fun and it will cost you a butt load of money. Last year I sold a restored 1953 XK120 OTS purchased an unrestored 1952 XK120 OTS just so I could do the restoration myself. The car was completely apart and literally came with a bucket of bolts whicjh I sorted into little plastic containers. So far I have reassembled the front & rear suspension, brakes, fuel system, steering, etc. and have a rolling chassis. I am currently rebuilding my engine and will be re-attaching it to my transmission then installing both on the chassis later this month. Next I will install new stainless steel exhaust system and drive shaft and finish installing my emergency brake. In a couple months I will complete bodywork and painting then will reattach the body to the chassis. The the really neat stuff begins: installing new wiring, engine compartment, exterior & interior goodies, reinstalling windshield, weather equipment, etc. and dressing the car up for it's first showing. Good luck with you car... 1952 XK120 OTS 1989 XJS V12 Owned: 1933 SSI 1951 XK120 OTS |
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2012-08-20 10:37:04 |
XK 150 Restoration
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Terry Hallberg
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Restoration shop anyone?? |
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2012-08-20 10:40:59 |
XK 150 Restoration
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George Camp
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Terry your club has no suggestions? JCRC SE Member JCNA Publications JCNA Authenticity help lineJCNA RD SEVp JCNA |
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2012-08-21 07:56:58 |
XK 150 Restoration
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Terry Hallberg
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Just joined last week and will be unable to make the next 2 meetings due to travel so I thought i would try this forum with no luck so far! |
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2012-08-21 08:12:43 |
XK 150 Restoration
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George Camp
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Terry you do not have to go to a meeting to contact your club. If you go to their site you can find the contacts. JCRC SE Member JCNA Publications JCNA Authenticity help lineJCNA RD SEVp JCNA |
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2012-08-21 08:57:44 |
XK 150 Restoration
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howard bollinger
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Terry, Do as George says, contact the DC club and also the Virginia club, especially Dr. Ron Gaertner, he is president of that club and has had a national champion 120 fhc for many years and I think he has had a 150 ots that has been a champion car also. He is the guy to speak to, he will lead in the right direction. His number is 804 784 6718 Howard Bollinger 1961 E-Type OTS #875864 JCNA June 2011 Calendar Car 1954 XK 120SE OTS #674495 J |
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2012-08-21 13:10:18 |
XK 150 Restoration
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Thomas E. Curren
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Terry, contact me off line & I will give you some ideas. 1961 E-types #90&53 1952 XK 120 OTS 1972 E-OTS |
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2012-08-21 16:40:14 |
XK 150 Restoration
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Terry Hallberg
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Thank You all. Will do. |
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2012-08-27 14:36:49 |
XK 150 Restoration
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Steve Boutelle
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You know the old saying "If you have to ask the price you can not afford it". |
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2012-08-27 21:42:48 |
XK 150 Restoration
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Jim Williams
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Terry, When you get down to the door sills, let me know. I restored a XK120 (S68003); started about 1969. . While looking for spare parts in the early 70's(before internet), I bought a group of XK parts from a shop that was switching to Volvo. Included in the pile of parts was a set of XK150 doorsills with the attached shut pillar but not the shut plate. These sills are new old stock, never been on a car and judging from their age were very likely built in England. Excellent condition, no rust. Asking price is US$250 plus shipping. |
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