Author: NEOTOKYO

We have finished removing the engine from the Lexus LS460 that was being considered for the Jaguar E-Type swap. The many wiring harnesses made the job more time-consuming than expected. This update records the milestone of completing removal. Explore our Jaguar E-Type restomod service Follow the latest development updates on our official Instagram.

Here is the wet-blasting equipment we use to remove rust from the body. Its high-pressure water system is powered by an engine rather than an electric motor. When faults or breakdowns occur, we repair the equipment ourselves or make parts to address them. Development involves work on the tools as well as the car. Explore…

We have introduced wet blasting to our Jaguar E-Type restomod work. Water and abrasive media are used to remove rust from detailed areas of the body. This update shows the newly introduced equipment in use. Explore our Jaguar E-Type restomod service Follow the latest development updates on our official Instagram.

We weighed the Tremec TKX gearbox that arrived for the restomod. Its measured weight was 43.5 kg. The Z33 gearbox we had been comparing it with weighed 77 kg, making the TKX approximately 33.5 kg lighter in these measurements. This update records component checks for the 1UR engine-swap plan being considered at the time. Explore…

We are working on removing the LS460 engine for the swap planned at the time. Surrounding components are also being removed to dismantle the wiring harnesses. There is much more wiring than in a classic car, and we are checking each part’s function as we work. This update shows that dismantling process. Explore our Jaguar…

A Tremec TKX five-speed manual transmission has arrived for our Jaguar E-Type restomod. The Z33 gearbox initially considered could not be used because the distance from the engine to the shifter did not suit the car. We assessed size and durability for the planned pairing with the 1UR-FSE engine and worked with the manufacturer to…

We tried printing the Jaguar E-Type’s front clamshell at half scale on the large 3D printer we assembled. Large prints take time, with duration also affected by supports, filament settings, and thickness. This update records the stage of learning the right printing conditions. Explore our Jaguar E-Type restomod service Follow the latest development updates on…

We began removing the engine from the 2006 Lexus LS460 selected at the time as the donor for our Jaguar E-Type. The donor was chosen for compatibility as well as its age, availability, and serviceability. This update shows the beginning of removal, as we check the functions of the many wiring harnesses. Explore our Jaguar…

We are modeling a new body for the Jaguar E-Type in 3D. The design uses a Series 3 as its base and aims to bring its appearance closer to the Series 1. Differences in track width and overall length mean the shape cannot simply be copied. We are also comparing 3D scan data with the…