Welcome to CHR, Jim. Sounds like a great project, but I'm thinking you'll see more acceptance at the modified class Jag events than the hot rod shows, but then I may be all wet! There was a "resto-mod" E-Type at a show here that had a built out Ford 5.0 liter & a Tremec 5 speed, tastefully flared rear fenders done in stretched metal and the whole thing a flawless black on black - truly a bitch'n ride!

You mentioned contacting Kindig's shop and not getting an answer. If I were interested in them and their approach I think I'd be on the phone telling them I'd like to talk to someone about a project with a Jag XK120 Coupe, and keep calling back until someone tells you they're interested or not. From watching their show I'd say if you get them interested you'd be looking at a long project, like years not months, and them wanting the whole enchilada, not just helping with chassis mods. Again, I may be all wet but they seem to be very busy with a backlog of work. A Jag shop like Dave mentioned is probably going to be the ticket, and for that I'd be driving around and talking to the shop owners direct as much as possible.

Just my $0.02, and I look forward to following your project if you choose to share it! Everyone loves pictures and details!