Jaguar D-type body on a Mark II frame

[UpstateCobraGuy]

After about 4 months, one very large crate from Dorset, UK has appeared in my garage.



Seriously it was huge!





Jag D-type! Cobra in the corner....



With great nervousness, I put the nose on my Mark II frame. IMHO, it passes the eye test with flying colors. A whole boat load of work ahead of me but that's why I went for it.

My build plan will be very kept simple, Carbed '99 Explorer 302, T-5 from an '87 GT & FOX body 3 link solid axle. Very similar to my Mark III build.

Pat

[CraigS]

This is going to be really fun to watch. Pls keep the updates coming.

[Gumball]

Wow!!!!!!!

[R Thomas]

Best of luck with this build. My first impression looking at the body is the cockpit is way forward for the cobra chassis, will be watching with interest on how you deal with this issue.

[phileas_fogg]

This build thread is going to be so cool...

[JBMorrison]

Cool!! Does the body have the headrest with the tail fin?

John Morrison

[GoDadGo]

Yes, This Dark Side Guy Loves It!!!
Way Too Cool For School So Stuff It With A Chevy Please!

[Jeff Kleiner]

This will be fun to watch!

Yes, This Dark Side Guy Loves It!!!
Stuff It With A Chevy

How did I know that was coming?

Jeff

[Derald Rice]

The Shell Valley D-type is built on their cobra frame, but their version is kind of clunky. What you have seems like a better idea all the way around. The body looks a whole lot sleeker, just like the cat is supposed to be. Who was the supplier of the body ??

[Todd Buttrick]

Very cool project! I'll be following this for sure. I would assume right from the get-go that the Jag body isn't as high top to bottom and the frame will need to be cut down some? This is awesome stuff. Lightweight D type is a long time favorite of mine.

[UpstateCobraGuy]

Cool!! Does the body have the headrest with the tail fin?

It did, but I had it deleted because I'm going LHD...

The Shell Valley D-type is built on their cobra frame, but their version is kind of clunky. What you have seems like a better idea all the way around. The body looks a whole lot sleeker, just like the cat is supposed to be. Who was the supplier of the body ??

Shell Valley does a C-type, yeah just not right. I'm hoping I can do the D-type justice. I'm not going to go crazy making it a perfect replica but rather something cool with a mixture of D-type and XK SS elements. The body is from Tribute Automotive, Dorset UK

This is going to be really fun to watch. Pls keep the updates coming.

I plan on it!

Pat

[CraigS]

Is there any way you could do the headrest w/ fin on the driver side? That would really make a statement. Heck, if I saw that, I doubt I would even realize you are driving on the wrong side compared to an original.

[GoDadGo]

Is there any way you could do the headrest w/ fin on the driver side? That would really make a statement. Heck, if I saw that, I doubt I would even realize you are driving on the wrong side compared to an original.

That headrest could be easily made using just a few pieces of C-Flex too.

http://seemanncomposites.com/cflex.htm

This stuff is great to make boat plugs (male boat molds) or one off fiberglass boats on nearly any size.

[KDubU]

This should be a really cool build. Will be watching the progress.

Yes, This Dark Side Guy Loves It!!!
Way Too Cool For School So Stuff It With A Chevy Please!

Dang, in a Jag? Where are your morals man?

[erlihemi]

Hmmm. I think Jag used the TH400 for awhile so maybe that Chevy idea isn't so far out there?? Of course a turbo V12 would be nice also. If only I could get that Avanti body on the Gen III chassis with an SRT V10....

Yes this is a very interesting project! Good luck Pat,

BW

[Yama-Bro]

Awesome Project!

[MPTech]

The FFR Roadster and Coupe chassis' are such a great platform, I've wondered why more bodies weren't made to use them.
Roadster seems like it could also be used for Cheetah (with an LS!!!)
And the Coupe would be a base for a 250 GTO! (barring licensing issues, and that's probably the kicker)

[Martin]

Hats off to you sir. I couldn't even contemplate something like this.

Subscribing as this could be fantastic to watch it come to life.

[UpstateCobraGuy]

The FFR Roadster and Coupe chassis' are such a great platform, I've wondered why more bodies weren't made to use them.
Roadster seems like it could also be used for Cheetah (with an LS!!!)
And the Coupe would be a base for a 250 GTO! (barring licensing issues, and that's probably the kicker)

I thought that too... Put up or shut up time for me! The 33 could really be a base for something cool too...

Hats off to you sir. I couldn't even contemplate something like this.

Subscribing as this could be fantastic to watch it come to life.

Thanks for you faith in me

Best of luck with this build. My first impression looking at the body is the cockpit is way forward for the cobra chassis, will be watching with interest on how you deal with this issue.

You are correct, needs to shift back around 4" The cockpit is the same 35". Really not unsuspected and I already knew the cockpit needs to shift to the right (meant to be RHD), so there will be a time to break out the sawsall, and go "Hoofa" on it.

Is there any way you could do the headrest w/ fin on the driver side? That would really make a statement. Heck, if I saw that, I doubt I would even realize you are driving on the wrong side compared to an original.

I kind of like the headrest like Jim Taylor's D-type, but I'm already committed to the XK SS style trunk/rear-end but with normal trunk. No letter slot trunk, the wife want to be able to fit more wine in it.



Pat

[GoDadGo]

Dang, in a Jag? Where are your morals man?

My Morals Are Down Here In New Orleans Where The Bar's Never Close & You Can Even Buy A Daiquiri At The Drive Up Window!

[Barrel]

I would love to see an update on the progress of this build.

[ThickCobra]

I will also definitely be watching this build. Luv the Jag, luv the cobra...great combo.

Jay

[UpstateCobraGuy]

Sorry guys for lack of updates, I'm up to my eye balls in a kitchen remodel. Keeping the wife happy! I have rebuilt my 8.8 and installed 4.10 gears, should make her real snappy!

I promise a real update soon!

Pat

[j.miller]

Love it ! Party on !!

[Derald Rice]

Hey Pat, any updates on this project ??

[Avalanche325]

This should be a really cool build. Will be watching the progress.




Dang, in a Jag? Where are your morals man?

In 70s and 80s Jags,(I know that doesn't include a C or D type) the only way to not have a Jag permanently parked at a dealers service department was to put a SBC in it. My uncle swore that his was at the dealer more than his own house. Not that my uncle wasn't prone to exaggerating a little.

[Avalanche325]

Sorry guys for lack of updates, I'm up to my eye balls in a kitchen remodel. Keeping the wife happy! I have rebuilt my 8.8 and installed 4.10 gears, should make her real snappy!

I promise a real update soon!

Pat

I know how that goes. A one point in my build, I could stand in my kitchen, look down and see the Cobra in the garage below.

[UpstateCobraGuy]

Well, believe it or not, my Jaguar rebody is actually registered and road-ready! Plenty to finish, but so satisfying to actually drive it…











Pat

[Blitzboy54]

Holy hell, I can’t wait to see it.

[MPTech]

SO COOL!
Excellent job

[GoDadGo]

Awesome!

[Avalanche325]

Nice to se the progress. Looking really good.

[BEAR-AvHistory]

Very nice - good job