| owned by Laurie and Sue Pearce. Middlemount. Laurie and Sue visited the Browns Plain Plant in the U.K. in 1993. (The plant was only three weeks into production after Its major overhaul/refit) After returning, Laurie decided to take on a simple restoration. Project. The Photo above shows the Jaguar as it turned up. Simple was not the aptest word |
Laurie had initially been looking for a 3.8 Litre mark11 but settled for “STANLEY” 3.8 ‘s’ (Stanley S Type)
The car was bought from Brisbane, But it had come to Brisbane from Gladstone and, before that, Biloela, so it would seem it’s destined to stay there.
Central Queensland
Spaghetti.
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Photo Right ‘Wiring Harness’ (Looks simple)
It reshaped to its current general stage, which took a bit over three years, and Laurie is “still mucking about with a couple of fiddly things.” It is complete.
There have been several little glitches along the way, and Laurie says, “Being in the Jag Club, with expert advice to call on, is a must.” His undying Gratitude goes to Max Parnell of the Capricorn Register for his invaluable help and support. Also, never forget to have the family on your side.
(Most notably, ” She who must be obeyed”) Sue and Laurie’s three sons struggled a lot and helped accomplish much.
Photo right
Laurie’s Father got “Stuck into the woodwork” The woodwork needed a darker than the original stain to hide the damage the original owners did.
| 1965 Jaguar 3.8L ‘s’ type PHOTO ABOVE Installing the engine “Having friends with panel beating and spray painting skills helps too, although when you are not paying “top dollar,” you learn to be patient.” All in all, Laurie is delighted with his first attempt at restoring a car. He says, “It proves that virtually anybody is game enough to tackle this type of project—be in a car club, line up your Friends, and practice counting to ten a lot.” |
PhotoThe engine
1965 3.8 ‘s’ type 3.8 litre engine Rebuilt by Tony Wolzar of Mackay Original “DG” Auto Rebuilt by Vic Hyde of Rockhampton Electric’s changed to negative earth sometime before Laurie acquired vehicle Painted in an 80s Jaguar colour Grenadier Red
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