Jowett Javelin with 318 Chrysler V8

UK RUSS 1960 OLDS · February 14, 2011, 05:40:46 PM

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 · February 18, 2011, 04:40:59 PM

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 · February 18, 2011, 11:59:17 PM

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.
Oldsmobile 88 06.jpg

A couple of pics of the Model Y.

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 · February 19, 2011, 01:25:20 PM

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 · February 19, 2011, 08:21:03 PM

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 · April 30, 2011, 06:38:23 AM

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

51jupiter · October 05, 2013, 12:04:59 AM

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