1973 Series 1 XJ12 having new suspension, brakes, steering, engine & interior 21/10/2008

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Front suspension removed	Rear suspension coming out	Rear suspension being dismantled. Note heavy duty coating of Norwegian winter-proof underseal!	Significant rust around rear, lower seatbelt mount. But overall, car is in good shape for its 34-odd years	Suspensions out, awaiting engine removal
Interior part-stripped. Will have new leather and carpets.		Engine bay is in remarkably good condition - helped by a liberal dosing of engine oil...	Engine bay prepared ready for painting	Engine bay undergoing restoration
Now in green...	Rear suspension prepared and rebuit	Front suspension rebuilt. Note temporary old springs - awaiting correct new ones.	Front suspension being re-installed to the body	Front suspension fully installed