1959 Jaguar Mark IV 3 Speed - Just arrived

[bikemonkey]

This baby just rolled in the shop on Friday. He is in for full restoration (but not painting). Have (newer) NOS tires, correct pedals, new horn, correct front rack, correct head light lens and water slide decal set ordered.

Big issue is jacking out front fork from when the original owner wrecked it as a teenager. Also has a nice sized dent in right side of tank.

 

[rollfaster]

Looks nice as it is.

 

[bikemonkey]

Yes...I am sick of rust buckets! lol

 

[OptimusJay]

That will look great once you go over it and address the things you mentioned. Very nice!
Jay

 

[bikemonkey]

That will look great once you go over it and address the things you mentioned. Very nice!
Jay

Thanks!
Any suggestions on the tank dent removal? I am thinking a soft hammer over a Styrofoam block...

 

[Oilit]

This baby just rolled in the shop on Friday. He is in for full restoration (but not painting). Have (newer) NOS tires, correct pedals, new horn, correct front rack, correct head light lens and water slide decal set ordered.

Big issue is jacking out front fork from when the original owner wrecked it as a teenager. Also has a nice sized dent in right side of tank.View attachment 441543

Don't feel bad, I've got a couple of bikes with forks waiting for the same fix. They're not bad, just tweaked enough to bother me to no end once I noticed it. I guess I'll have to rig up something.

 

[bikemonkey]

Yeah..cylinder bottle jack, pipe over axle, with custom cut 2x4 extensions to wrap bb = new age fork jack

 

[Wayne Adam]

Nice Bike, good luck with your restoration. Here are some pictures of my unrestored original 1957 Jag Mark II 3 speed.
These are great looking bikes, and ride very well...............Wayne

 

[Cadorino]

Wayne...that is a sweet bike!

 

[PCHiggin]

yep,real nice