Jensen methodology

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Did Jensen use the same methodology on Mk2 tigers as Mk1 tigers?
Trying to help a friend. Thanks Kevin
 
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Mk II Tigers

Kevin,

By "methodology", I am assuming that you are asking if the bodies for Mk II Tigers that went to Jensen were different than the bodies that were made into Alpines, sharing some common components but others being different., the same way that Mk 1 and Mk 1A Tigers were produced. If that is what you are asking, the answer is yes. Bodies were produced at Pressed Steel, some for Series V Alpines and a (very) few different others for Mk II Tigers.

Good luck to your friend!
David
 
I think you're actually looking for Jensen 'methodology' but you will probably get some 'mythology' too depending on who you ask... :p

I'll let the 'Gurus' chime in as I try and stay way from those $$ MKII's :D

edit: You're asking the difference in the MK1A and MKII 'shells' ?? for one, there's no battery lid/ fuel pump access door on a MKII.. it's a stamped steel section
 
jenson methology

Just had my Mk1 Taced this fall, I guess I want to tell my friend that he can't use the alpine parts other then then basic body parts that are identical to tiger parts, and if he looks at my Mk1 can he see what needs to stay the same.
The car is in the registry but not Taced Big bucks already spent just want to help out best I can. Kevin
 
The Jensen methodology stayed the same in the way they modified/added to the bodies. They continued to prep and not prep cut/weld tap in the same way as the earlier tiger's. The body from pressed steel was different in that the rear shelf was different and holes punched for fuel lines were different to mki.

If he is only replacing things like outer panels... There will be no danger of removing any Jensen id
 
The Canadian is correcting your grammar, ey! :)

66TigerMK1A said:
I think you're actually looking for Jensen 'methodology' but you will probably get some 'mythology' too depending on who you ask... :p

I'll let the 'Gurus' chime in as I try and stay way from those $$ MKII's :D

edit: You're asking the difference in the MK1A and MKII 'shells' ?? for one, there's no battery lid/ fuel pump access door on a MKII.. it's a stamped steel section
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LOL sorry ... I guess when I see Meth ology I think of Heisenberg and Breaking Bad! :D

So... back to the question..."Did Jensen use the same methology on Mk2 tigers as Mk1 tigers?"

I think the simple answer is 'YES' but there are several differences in the actual cars... Anything 'specific' or 'troubling' that your friend wants info on ?? Like trim, grille, wiring, fuel pump, spare tire, drive train. electrical etc. ?
 
Nobody's Perfect

Titles can't be edited by you regular folk:) I hope we can find a patch for that..

How do you work spell check too inside forum? I often compose in email to myself hit spell check then copy n paste over, or just toggle back and fort wit dem big wurds. If i dont it look lik dis:D
 
Jensen

First off thanks again for the help. When talking to him the other day it sounded like there was some confusion on what could be done and still
not take anything away from it being a tiger. That's when I suggested he stop over and look at my Mk1 which is mostly original except for some trunk repair and some replacement panels. He also mentioned he heard as long as no more then 25% was changed all is good, what's up there never heard that before. Body is suppose to be back this week so I'll stop by again. Kevin
 
Around a year ago Bill Martin of Rootes Group Depot was selling a MKII that had the back half, just behind the seat rails, replaced with an Alpine rear clip. The rear clip was welded/(brazed) and the front end had extensive damage repaired with various panels of unknown origin. The only part that was left of the MKII was the firewall to just behind the seat rails. Bill Martin swore that the car could pass a TAC inspection. Based on his statement, you only need the firewall and trans tunnel to pass TAC for MKII or MKI.
 
As a TAC inspector. A car with no Jensen hallmarks in the engine compartment and trunk would be very hard to verify that it was a Jensen modified body. I do not think that a car with only hallmarks from firewall to behind seat could be verified and a Jensen body.

It would not get my vote. Thats why there are three inspectors that take part in the certification.
 
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When you only care enough to send the Very Best

An obvious one being the WWII trench spade indentation for Ford generator clearance. There's others more subtle the inspectors probably don't want to put on the forum to avoid unintentionally helping someone construct a more convincing fake.
Bob K.
B9471705
 
As seen on TV, no as on registry website

I would argue that the cat is already out of the bag on all the stuff seen on the registry website. A possible reason why the number 3 inspector, also registrar guru, speaks in riddles in public concerning hallmarks..

hall·mark
ˈhôlˌmärk/
noun
noun: hallmark; plural noun: hallmarks
1.
a mark stamped on articles of gold, silver, or platinum in Britain, certifying their standard of purity.
synonyms:assay mark, official mark, stamp of authenticity "the hallmark on silver"



Go to link below, and also get the car TAC ED , read recent http://catmbr.org/VB_forum/showthread.php?t=3693

http://www.rootes1.com/
 
Taced

I started this post, and thanks for all the help, had my car taced this fall #1027
I was sure it was a original tiger, but when they put that sticker on even though it's a little crooked it sure put a smile on this old face . I had to trailer
my tiger to the event but it was only a hour drive so well worth it. Spending money on my car has always been easy, now it will be easier. Kevin
 
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