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  1. January 16th, 2013, 07:40 AM #1
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    Something a little different

    I know this isn't a Cobra but thought some of you might want to see this. I have been restoring a 1957 Jaguar XK140 for a friend in Daytona Beach and it is finally finished. It doesn't have the original drivetrain instead it has a 350 Chevy with a Tremec 5 speed. he drives all his cars including his Unique 427. I also restored his 1966 Corvette convertable several years ago.
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  2. January 16th, 2013, 08:00 AM #2
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    Very nice indeed Alan! How does that tiny stock radiator keep the V8 cool?
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  3. January 16th, 2013, 08:22 AM #3
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    The owner has raced the car for years in Florida with no over heating issues, SCCA and drag racing. The car has big Wilwood brakes all around, posi 9" rear and upgraded shocks and springs. He said it handles great on a road course.
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  4. January 16th, 2013, 09:13 AM #4
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    This is not hands-on knowledge but it seemes to me that the radiators in these cars were much taller and wider than you would imagine. The radiator is tipped back toward the engine to fit under the hood. Some 427 cobras/replicas have larger radiators tipped back in a similar fashion to get more cooling surface within the car's nose area.

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  5. January 16th, 2013, 02:05 PM #5
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    Yeah Geary, pictures are deceiving I guess
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    Love that car! When I finished school, I promised myself a 1954 XK 120M. Came close a couple of times, but never was able to close a deal. Still hoping, though. I wanted a roadster, but the drophead coupe with that fantastic wood facia is hard to beat.
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  7. January 16th, 2013, 03:45 PM #7
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    Nice Job Alan really clean!
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  8. January 16th, 2013, 06:13 PM #8
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    Alan - I got side tracked with Jim's question and failed to acknowledge your workmanship on the Jaguar. An XK140 is such a cool project and you've done it justice. Most Excellent!!!!

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  9. January 17th, 2013, 07:50 AM #9
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    Thanks guys it was alot of work but it turned out nice, the owner had it picked up this morning.
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    I remember seeing this car shortly after it arrived at UNIQUE and then followed the restoration progress everytime I visited the shop. The finish product looks great, just as most of us would expect for a UNIQUE project.......Cobra or anything else!
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  11. January 17th, 2013, 11:05 AM #11
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    You are too kind Dennis
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  12. January 19th, 2013, 04:14 PM #12
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    Thumbs up Sweet!

    Very nice work, as usual, Alan! We've come to expect great things from you, and you never disappoint. Nice work, indeed!
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    Cool

    Very nice, I like it!!!
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    Very nice car, great job on the restoration!
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    Always have liked the Jags. This is the 68 I restored a few years ago.
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    Quote Originally Posted by arrowdriver View Post
    Always have like the Jags. This is the 68 I restored a few years ago.
    Nice! It's amazing how narrow that engine bay in between the chassis rails.
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  17. March 23rd, 2013, 09:49 AM #17
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    Quote Originally Posted by pbrown View Post
    Nice! It's amazing how narrow that engine bay in between the chassis rails.
    Very nice!!!
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