Special Tuning Replica Clubman

[landscape.design]

The car is still a work in progress, but recently got the sump gaurd fitted and started on the dash - still need a few instruments, switches etc but got the hard stuff (particularly Halda!)
Current project is the doors - which are quite a challenge, with extended window sill to enable fitting of mk1 sized sliders. Fortuanately I have some good photos of the real thing to help me. Grille still needs re-painting and boot lid/rear lights etc at the back (needs to be pre 76) - but we will get there!!

The car is registered in 1972 here (nz) but appears to have been re-shelled at a later stage. So there is no rust at all and the car is pretty straight. The downside is the extra work to bring it back to 1970 spec!!

[Simon776]

XJB 308H didn't have a reversing light on the boot in its 'Works' days but did have strange bulge to the left of the (early style) boot handle on its Mk 1 & 2 style bootlid. This is it on the 1970 Scottish Rally.

[mk1]

Landscape, your car is looking excellent.

That IS a very odd looking bump! Any idea what its for Simon?

[davidnutland]

Would the bump be something to do with the filler cap on the Autovita fuel tank?
David

[bluemin]

I'm interested in the sumpguard. Is it a "kosher" TechDel mag one or something that you had made up in alloy?

Looks very nice by the way. Mine isn't to historic regs with BIG brakes and a nice ECU.

Have you tried pad4 on here for the windows. He's pretty good & very helpful.

[mk1coopers]

Looking good Mike, that trip to Beaulieu must have inspired you

[Gray]

I'm struggling for space at the moment too

[alexdenevers]

The sumpguard on ebay seems to be the same : http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/EX-WORKS-MINI-SUM ... 3a6021eace

[Austin Costin]

Looking really good Mike, I prefered it with the dust on.

[ace01]

I love the look of that.

[COOPERCO]

That's looking good Mike. So when are you & Paul coming over for Beaulieu & Goodwood?

Mike.

[landscape.design]

Thanks for all your feedback - I will update photos as more happens!

The sumpgaurd is fabricated, using photo's of the original as a guide - I suspect it is 'squarer than the original but looks o.k at standoff. It is duralloy, lightwieght and strong - would do a good job if called upon!!

The photo is really useful as I only have a couple that show the rear of the car in it's current form (with reversing light) and I am aware that the real car has 'evolved' since 1970 - and my car is intended to represent xjb in worl cup rally trim. To that end anyone reading this that has other photo's of the car in 1970, I would appreciate any more information as I still have gaps to fill!!

Paul, I have found that the Ellesmere lake dust is not correct - European dust is different, so I am trying to import some 'correct' dust to apply(I am surprised you hadn't already picked up on this!)