Other Cars (British & British-Inspired)

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gt40mk1
Pat Cargan
Biggin Hill, Kent, England
(18 posts)

Registered:
12/30/2010 03:22PM

Main British Car:
1949 Jowett Javelin 318 cu. in. Chrysler

Re: Jowett Javelin with 318 Chrysler V8
Posted by: gt40mk1
Date: January 19, 2011 02:34PM

Hi David,

I had 3 cars in mind, javelin, volvo pv 544 and standard vanguard ( round back ). the javelin came along first thats about the only reason, although i had always liked them from a kid .

the equivalent to the holden would be the vauxhall carlton/ senator or the omega... they do 24v versions in all models and they are very lively, i think they are around 220 h.p.... its probably the way to go as youll get trans and axle, wiring loom, seats etc etc... certainly a lot cheaper than sourcing things separately.

what about the v8 holdens are they a lot more money?...

coincidentally the 318 in the javelin came out of an australian truck, it was in a zodiac when i bought it, i took the engine and trans out and sold the rest on ebay... too cheaply as it had a jag rear and decent wheels...

i have done everything on the javelin myself... narrowed the axle, made the chassis, all the upholstery, wiring loom from scratch, sprayed it myself.... it wouldn't be the same if i had to farm out the work ...

heres a couple more photos including the zodiac!
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davidbrereton1969
David Brereton

(6 posts)

Registered:
01/16/2011 02:10AM

Main British Car:


Re: Jowett Javelin with 318 Chrysler V8
Posted by: davidbrereton1969
Date: January 25, 2011 05:56AM

GREAT JOB PAT YOU SHOULD BE PROUD


jellison
Jon Ellison

(52 posts)

Registered:
04/27/2010 08:09AM

Main British Car:


Re: Jowett Javelin with 318 Chrysler V8
Posted by: jellison
Date: February 07, 2011 09:02AM

NICE.


roverman
Art Gertz
Winchester, CA.
(3188 posts)

Registered:
04/24/2009 11:02AM

Main British Car:
74' Jensen Healy, 79 Huff. GT 1, 74 MGB Lotus 907,2L

Re: Jowett Javelin with 318 Chrysler V8
Posted by: roverman
Date: February 09, 2011 10:24PM

Good Work Pat. Regarding Mopar power, I think the future is bright for Gen 3 hemi swaps. Not too heavy and lots of potential.Cheers, roverman.


gt40mk1
Pat Cargan
Biggin Hill, Kent, England
(18 posts)

Registered:
12/30/2010 03:22PM

Main British Car:
1949 Jowett Javelin 318 cu. in. Chrysler

Re: Jowett Javelin with 318 Chrysler V8
Posted by: gt40mk1
Date: February 12, 2011 03:14PM

Not sure if the Volvo axle would take the extra power, also those engines are pretty rare in the UK!!... would be fun though. I did think about the Daimler 4.5 hemi V8 but they are like gold dust.

Cheers
Pat


UK RUSS 1960 OLDS
RUSS WOODS
HUNTINGDON, CAMBS
(7 posts)

Registered:
02/14/2011 05:25PM

Main British Car:
1938 FORD MODEL Y ROADSTER ROVER 3.5

Re: Jowett Javelin with 318 Chrysler V8
Posted by: UK RUSS 1960 OLDS
Date: February 14, 2011 05:40PM

Hi Pat,

Don't feel too bad, we have still got the Zephyr over the workshop. It is fairing a lot better than the Transit did that i used to take it home.

The Javelin looks well, i bet you are pleased to have got it on the road and be out and about enjoying it.

Is Mrs Pat still running her Pinto powered Anglia van ?

Hope you don't mind i pinched a couple of your pics to post up on Rods'n'Sods which is where i spend a lot of my time.

I tripped over this forum by chance when i was surfing.

Cheers.

Russ.


gt40mk1
Pat Cargan
Biggin Hill, Kent, England
(18 posts)

Registered:
12/30/2010 03:22PM

Main British Car:
1949 Jowett Javelin 318 cu. in. Chrysler

Re: Jowett Javelin with 318 Chrysler V8
Posted by: gt40mk1
Date: February 18, 2011 04:40PM

Hi Russ, good to hear from you, has anything been done to the zephyr???....

had to get rid of the anglia, the cam went on it and i was sick and tired of welding it up. i dont think it has been back on the road since i sold it.

yeh, the javelins good fun.

mainly playing with a 69 olds 442 at the moment... hope to get some paint on it this year.

if you're ever in the area at weekends, pop in and have a cuppa.

cheers,
pat.



UK RUSS 1960 OLDS
RUSS WOODS
HUNTINGDON, CAMBS
(7 posts)

Registered:
02/14/2011 05:25PM

Main British Car:
1938 FORD MODEL Y ROADSTER ROVER 3.5

Re: Jowett Javelin with 318 Chrysler V8
Posted by: UK RUSS 1960 OLDS
Date: February 18, 2011 11:59PM

Hi Pat,

To be honest not much has happened with the Zephyr realy, both front wings came off to weld up the bottom's of A post's (common fault bit of a water trap) but there was a fair amount of filler in the front wings so have been keeping an eye out for some better one's. Bought a chevy 350/th350 do go in it then used it for another project instead, i have since picked up a Mopar needing a rebuild so that is the plan at the moment.

Trouble is you know how it is when you have got a few cars about, things go wrong and you get sidetracked. Need to be doing a bit of engine work on my Olds next plus MOT and TAX are due soon, the Rod will need MOT and TAX soon as well plus could do with changing the diff for a higher ratio one.

A couple of pics of the Olds.
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Oldsmobile - Engine 01.jpg

A couple of pics of the Model Y.
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Ford Model Y - 03.jpg

If i am in the neighbourhood i will take you up on the offer of a cuppa.

Are you going to the Swapmeet at Essex Arena (Thurrock) on Sunday March 6th, or Wheels Day at Rushmore Arena (aldershot) on Good Friday ?

Catch you again soon.

Russ.


gt40mk1
Pat Cargan
Biggin Hill, Kent, England
(18 posts)

Registered:
12/30/2010 03:22PM

Main British Car:
1949 Jowett Javelin 318 cu. in. Chrysler

Re: Jowett Javelin with 318 Chrysler V8
Posted by: gt40mk1
Date: February 19, 2011 01:25PM

Hi Russ, I normally go to wheels day ( and get soaked ).... will think about swapmeet, may be interesting. have you still got my phone number?..

cheers,
pat.


UK RUSS 1960 OLDS
RUSS WOODS
HUNTINGDON, CAMBS
(7 posts)

Registered:
02/14/2011 05:25PM

Main British Car:
1938 FORD MODEL Y ROADSTER ROVER 3.5

Re: Jowett Javelin with 318 Chrysler V8
Posted by: UK RUSS 1960 OLDS
Date: February 19, 2011 08:21PM

Hi Pat,

I know what you mean about wheels day got soaked myself last year.

If you have still got the same number as when i bought the Zephyr then yes.

Will try and give you a bell tomorrow (Sunday).

Cheers.

Russ.


Jowett
Greg Jackson
Stockport, Heald Green
(1 posts)

Registered:
04/30/2011 06:12AM

Main British Car:
2004 MG ZT 260, V8 FORD 4.6

Re: Jowett Javelin with 318 Chrysler V8
Posted by: Jowett
Date: April 30, 2011 06:38AM

Hi new to the forum, My V 8 2004 MG ZT 260 26,000 miles, This is not the only Jowett Javelin V8 some Jowett Jupiters have V8 fitted on u/tube a Jupiter 6 cil . Why not bring your Javelin to jowett weekend on Saturday 28 May at The Motor Heritage Centre, Gaydon Warwickshire, Greg from Stockport
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51jupiter
Andrew Henshall
Australia
(1 posts)

Registered:
09/19/2013 03:16AM

Main British Car:
1951 Jowett Jupiter

Re: Jowett Javelin with 318 Chrysler V8
Posted by: 51jupiter
Date: October 05, 2013 12:04AM

I'm trying to contact Pat Cargan about his V8 Jowett Javelin, as I want to write an article about it in our local Jowett newsletter here in Australia. I have tried to PM Pat but got no response; can anyone help me?

Andrew
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