’63 Jensen Project Progress
By Dave Flaig (July, 2003)
Hi Glenn,
I emailed you and sent some pics of my '63 Jensen a few months ago and you said you might post them on your newsletter. Here's a little more info on what I've done (so far) and on what I plan on doing over the next year.
This is my first attempt at restoring a car and modifying it to make it more dependable and care-free. I've met many knowledgable people through the many pages on the Web, and have been astounded by the information on the P1800 that's available, not to mention the availability of parts and aftermarket options.
This is a great
hobby project and a great car!!
So far, I've done
the following..........
New parts installed since
start of project:
- Starter
- universal
joints
- New
suspension bushings (poly) front and rear.
- New
sway bars front and rear
- Rebuilt
gas tank
- M41 transmission
with “J” type Laycock overdrive
- New
clutch
kit
- New
pilot bearing
- New
throw-out bearing
- New
soundproofing
- New
carpeting (interior and trunk)
- New
tachometer
- New
leather seats
- New
speedometer
- New
clock
- New
oil temp/water temp gauge
- New
oil pressure gauge
- New
choke cables
- New
hood & trunk insulation kits
- New
coil
- New
hubcaps
- New
main and rod bearings
- New
main seals (updated urethane type)
- Electric
fuel pump (2)
- New
wires, plugs, condenser, cap & rotor
- New
aluminum valve cover
- New gasket
kit for lower end rebuild
- New
steering coupling spider
- Heater
blower hoses
- Heater
fan motor
- Brake
master cylinder
- New
clutch slave cylinder
- New
motor mounts
- New
car cover
Items
still to do…..
- Dual
Webber carbs & manifold (install)
- Headers (install)
- Exhaust
system (2 ½”) (install)
- Heater
control valve (install)
- New
clutch master cylinder (install)
- Electronic
ignition (install)
- New
mirrors (install)
- Bodywork
& paint over
the winter........