JAGUAR XK DIY RESTORATION & MAINTENANCE
An absolute sensation when first seen in 1948, in the midst of post-war
austerity, the Jaguar XK 120 was both a stunningly beautiful car sold to
all the top film stars, and a ruthlessly successful rally machine and it
remains just as effective on both counts today. A perfect XK 120, 140 or
150 could easily cost six figures in pounds, dollars or euros today so
how practical is it to buy a neglected example and restore it at home?
This is the story of how one man completely restored his XK 120
roadster, transforming it from dereliction into a thoroughly beautiful
example of this iconic sports car. He also took the time to investigate
and incorporate numerous detail improvements, making the car even more
usable and practical for todays roads, some 65 years after it was built.
Cable TV engineer Bob Exelby has a lifetime of home classic car rebuilds
behind him and shares all the nuggets of information, advice and tips
gleaned through his own blood (literally), sweat and tears over 50 years
of playing with old cars. Even the most experienced make mistakes, and
he freely shares his so that others can avoid them. This book is
invaluable if you want to know what makes an XK tick, and if its the
classic car for you and vital if you own or are restoring one.
Key points: Complete DIY restoration of an early XK Jaguar Perfect for
those who carry out home servicing and repairs Packed with advice and
tips from an experienced home restorer Copiously illustrated in color
throughout Gain the specific knowledge vital to work on a Jaguar XK
Anecdotes and mishaps: informative, amusing and encouraging Meticulously
detailed, over 300 pages, over 400 photos
Jaguar XK120 - XK140 - XK150 - XK150S & Mk 7, 8, 9 Models Service
Manual
Massive publication compiled from 9 different previous official manuals.
Includes Supplements for Doorlocks, Overdrive Unit, Automatic
Transmission, and Electrical Wiring Diagrams
Models included in manual: Jaguar XK 120 Jaguar XK 140 Jaguar XK 150
Jaguar XK 150S Jaguar Mark VII Jaguar Mark VIII Jaguar Mark IX
This Jaguar repair manual includes the following supplements: Supplement
to Mark VII and XK 120 Service Manual for Mark VII Door Locks Service
Manual for Automatic Transmission as Fitted to the Jaguar Mark VII Model
Service Manual for Overdrive Unit as Fitted to the Jaguar Mark VII Model
Supplement to Mark VII and XK 120 Service Manual for Mark VIII Model
Supplement to Mark VII and XK 120 Service Manual for XK 140 Model
Supplement to Mark VII and XK 120 Service Manual for Mark IX Model
Supplement to Mark VII and XK 120 Service Manual for XK 150 and XK 150S
Models Jaguar Wiring Diagrams Jaguar XK120 140 150 MK VII VIII Offical
Service Manual
