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I have given my truck a project designation XJ-PU V12, XJ because all the running gear is from a 1986 Jaguar XJS as well as the suspension, PU pickup and V12 for that fantastic Jaguar racing designed engine.
What a lot of people do not know is Jaguar had a deal with GM and used a lot of there parts in the Jaguar models, my V12 is married to a Turbo 400 trans for example which to me is kinda bringing things back home in my mind, wish me luck

Sounds like it could be pretty cool, but what truck is this going into?

Here's the link to the post in the Welcome Center. It looks like a way-cool project.

If you can pull this off that should be a great running,driving truck,talk about a quart in a pint pot though.
It should sound really nice too.

Good luck with the 'Coventry Cat-bolt'!

I looked around for a truck for about 12 months I had this doner car XJS from a XJS-C that I restored I kept the suspension and drive train with a vision of placing this into a old pickup truck one day.
I viewed about 6 trucks then I found this one a 1940 3/4 ton pickup very little rust no engine or trans or back axle for that fact it was a perfect candidate for the V12 which brings me up to date.
I have my suspension figured out just need to decided on engine position to move my project on a level.

The Sports Car Club of America racing team I worked with back in college (mid-1960's) had a 55 1st. series pickup with a Ferrari V-12 in it. That one was a real sleeper! It was mated up to a Colotti 5-speed transmission and a Jag XK-140 rear axle. Of course, it ran like a Ferrari, and handled like a pickup! A straight axle and 4-wheel drum brakes didn't help, either! Not a good combination!
Jerry

It will be interesting to see how this truck handles with the Jaguar independent suspension I am thinking it will be a bit light a the back end might be difficult to get the traction down

You will need alot of radiator, those V-12's cannot get hot, that's why there's a Chevy small block conversion kit that's so popular to revamp the 12 cylinder Jag's,
just a thought,
Scott

Can't see it being any worse than using a live axle set-up,I imagine it should handle even better!
Are you retaining the cage as well,the Jag IRS is a fairly hefty piece of kit.
Pick-ups by their design will always be prone to less traction,unless you load the sucker!

Would love to see it. Go threw the wiring real good. The main issues they had with the V12 jag was the electrical. And the rear suspension had soft rubber bushings. They make replacment aluminum bushings to fix the issue. Good luck. Would love to see it. That has always been my favoret jag.

The radiator choice will be critical electric fan or fans is a must I will be keeping the jag rear cage bolted direct to the frame same with the front suspension, one thing I am looking forward to is the wiring the XJS was a complex car and pre can-bus so there is a million miles of wiring in the vehicle this caused a few issues to say the least, I will be simplifying wiring and vacuum systems still a lot to figure out but that keeps it interesting.

Just started to get a handle on this flickr photo site here goes,

http://www.flickr.com/photos/moff1959/sets/72157627429556918/

Flickr link works for me moff....Looks like you're making good headway with the truck.

Looks like it will be one fun little pick up. Pictures look good.

I overhauled the Dana differential yesterday looking at the internals its heavy duty and bullet proof made in the USA, cleaned lubricated and new seals its ready to be assembled to make up the Jaguar IRS (independent rear suspension). Inboard rear brakes next I have decided to leave out the rear cage and make a cross member for the diff to mount to you get to see all that engineering Jaguar techs developed and it just gives it a better look.
posted a few extra pics of the differential

http://www.flickr.com/photos/moff1959/sets/72157627429556918/

Thanks for the great photos. That looks to be a really interesting project.

BTW, the Dana manufactured differential unit that you have is quite rare on a Jaguar, most had the UK manufactured Salisbury diff which had 10 splines on the pinion, rather than your 26 spline setup.

Best of luck with the project.

Thanks Stuart, hey nice job on the truck by the way!

cheers Paul

Hey Paul(Moff) looks like your truck's caught the attention of 'us' Brits!

BTW. I hope the quake hasn't caused too much chaos where you are....

Hey john I am a Manchester lad originally, I was working under an XK140 when it nearly rocked off the lift the light fittings were swaying back and forth so I legged it outside the lamp post were swinging around strange feeling but all is well here no major injuries or damage

I assume judging by your reply you're a Jaguar technician then,that explains a lot!
Sounds scary!

My wife's best friend stays in Newport News,she's a Scots lass and had never experienced a quake,so between that and tornado warnings,she's a nervous wreck!
There was a tornado touched down near Va. Beach when we were there last year.
I've never seen thunderstorms and rain like it.....spectacular!

The problem is she was told to listen for a sound like a freight train coming,problem is she stays about a 1/4 mile from the train tracks!

I was at my friend Lou's on Saturday. He's build a tow truck with an old MG chassis and a Jag V12. It will be for towing vintage race cars.

Did I mention it was a 1956 XK140

check out www.classiccarcenter.net this is where I work

Would love to see some pictures is he on the internet?

Just posted some more pictures

http://www.flickr.com/photos/moff1959/sets/72157627429556918/

Front axle is in and looks good, need some heavy channel for the rear axle fixing

Wow. That is looking good

Wow, That is a cool truck

Ken

Don'tcha just love it?

Just posted more pictures in the photo link

Just a very nice set up that will corner so well. When completed you may need some track time up at Summit Point just for fun.

This truck is looking so sweet! Awesome job!

I have some later pictures loaded front and rear suspension done engine and trans mounted just ordered a custom built radiator and cut the cab to let the V12 in time for some body work
http://www.flickr.com/photos/moff1959/sets/72157627429556918/

It's coming along well, looks really good.

Looking great as always Paul,I'm enjoying seeing an earlier truck coming together,especially with it's Coventry connections.

WOW. Dose the GM trans bolt right up with no adapter?
Nice Job Its coming along great.

AFAIK The V12 Jags had a TH400 trans from the factory.
I'm sure Paul could confirm this.

Thats right standard kit for Jaguar TH400 has a different case but all the internals are similar, Jaguar used a few GM parts ignition amp for example, with a little bit of thought you can get most things to fit. I just fitted my radiator of choice and now I figured out I can bring the engine and trans forward 3" should have the electric fan this weekend to confirm my measurments. Fuel injectors are away being cleaned and tested so things are coming together, keep checking the album post new pics most weekends
cheers
Paul

Thanks for the confirmation Paul,I don't want to get too far O/T but are you having problems with Flickr? I am......
Just curious.

No problems for me except I am reaching my 200 pic limit and will need to upgrade which means putting my hand in my pocket for some cash, being of Scottish decent you know how that hurts!

Flickr's OK now,server issues apparently.
It's good to see you're true to your roots Paul.
Keeping up the short arms/deep pockets tradition!

Any progress on the truck?