blot
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May 24, 2013 10:57:17 GMT
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Hello everyone, New here, I cant believe it took so long to hear about this site! I'm 50 yrs old so have had quite a few cars over the years especially as ive worked in the motor trade for 32 yrs! Ive always had a soft spot for Jags thanks to my dad, He was a company director in the 60's and had a Mk2 and a 420, I used to smoke around in Mk2's and an S-type in my late teens as you could pick them up for a few hundred quid and run them into the ground! Ive had a 58 Mk1, 3 Mk2's, S-type, 420 and S1 and S2 XJ's. Then I got married and bought a flat, I sold an absolutely mint S1 XJ 4.2 MOD to pay the deposit! Then it was years without a Jag, I had time to think about what I would like again and it had to be a MK2 and an S1 XJ because IMO these 2 are the best of the bunch, They look perfect from every angle! Got a really nice MK2 last year for not silly money, Its a 3.8 MOD and spent most of its life in California so its got a near mint shell still on its original sills etc, Its cosmetically starting to show its 49 yrs abit but it goes well and still looks good! Then I came upon this XJ on Ebay the other week with a buy it now, A 2.8 but sadly auto, I had to take a punt and bought it unseen, Stored for the last 22 yrs, 59K miles and 3 previous owners that all knew each other, I figured if its rotten I would break it, The straight port head and 2" SU's can go on the MK2, Well its finally arrived, Ive not had a chance to poke around underneath as I had to get to work, It seems nice and straight, Theres filler in the front wings around the headlights and a bit where the sills join the rear arches as its had outer sills at some point, The interior is really good, Just needs a clean even the headlining hasnt sagged! Also I love the colour, Ive never seen a Fern grey S1 in the flesh but I prefer lighter shades on S1's rather than dark colours. So my plan on Sunday is to get it up in the air and have a good poke about, If its a goer the first thing I need to do is get a manual conversion done, If anyone can help with bits please PM me, Heres some pics as I know you all love piccys!:             Cheers for looking. |
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Last Edit: Jun 2, 2013 16:55:34 GMT by blot
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May 24, 2013 11:11:49 GMT
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Great stuff
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May 24, 2013 11:20:24 GMT
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That is beautiful! All the best with it. I'll be watching.
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1974 Skoda S100 tarmac car
1998 BMW 750 daily
1994 Mitsubishi Evo2
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smeden
Part of things
"Full throttle until you see God,then shift to second"
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May 24, 2013 11:49:37 GMT
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Nice  Good luck and welcome! |
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Jaguar xj6 S1 swb manual
VW Bay Camper
Audi A3 1998 1.8
VW Beach Buggy (sold)
Ford Mondeo mrk I RS Celebration (written off)
Ford Escort Mrk II RS 2000 (rust in peace)
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mclellanmac
Posted a lot
Hand me the hammer and the WD40
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May 26, 2013 10:16:38 GMT
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What a contrast between the interior and exterior, can you not keep the outside looking like that? i like it!
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Mercedes 190e, Lovely
MK4 Golf GTi 20v Turbo, Dull, but always works!
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May 26, 2013 13:11:04 GMT
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WOW!!!!
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Clement
Europe
ambitious but rubbish
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May 26, 2013 13:35:38 GMT
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I'll follow this! Thread bookmarked Good luck with the rebuild! |
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May 26, 2013 18:58:47 GMT
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This is an amazing car, i love the S1 XJs and this looks to have a bucket load of potential. I'll be watching this one evolve.
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1980 Vauxhall Cavalier MK1
1970 Mobyleete 40T custom
1978 Mobylette 50V
1965 Moulton Standard
1979 Raleigh Grifter custom
1980 Raleigh Grifter
1982 Raleigh Grifter BMX custom
1982 Raleigh Bomber
1987 Strida
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blot
Part of things
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What a contrast between the interior and exterior, can you not keep the outside looking like that? I like it! My brother suggested cleaning it all down and lacquering it! I do like the 'Old nail' look! |
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blot
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Ok, I got it up in the air and got the wheels off, Its pretty solid so i am chuffed to bits with it, It has less rot than a S1 i did up 25 yrs ago! I'll post some pics up later as i'm shooting off to work now, Cheers.
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That's a lovely old thing, stroke of luck with the structure, i'd also vote for preserving the original paint/patina  |
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72 Pontiac Firebird Formula 400. 95 BMW E34 525i Manual. 80 Lotus Elite, sold  86 Mk4 Escort RWD V8, sold |
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glad to see its not just young lads that seem to retro
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May 27, 2013 10:40:03 GMT
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That is a gorgeous old barge...!!! I cannot wait to see how this looks after a thorough cleanse as that would totally transform this once cherished motor, a good wash can make a huge difference... You have found a real gem there and I cannot wait to keep track of what happens to it...!
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***GARAGE CURRENTLY EMPTY***
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May 27, 2013 11:11:48 GMT
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That is fabulous! Bookmarked. I also really like the black wires on the MkII...
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Davenger
Club Retro Rides Member
It's only metal
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Club RR Member Number: 140
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May 27, 2013 11:27:24 GMT
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Brilliant stuff, always liked S1 XJs
You MK2 is pretty tasty too
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May 27, 2013 12:41:50 GMT
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This is perfect.
I hanker after a series 1 xj6. The look of this one is perfect too, id leave all the patina and just drive as is.
Bookmarking this one too, i look forward to it.
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May 27, 2013 15:12:24 GMT
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Liking that.
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gtste
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May 27, 2013 22:45:49 GMT
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That looks nice & solid. The interior looks great !
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blot
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May 29, 2013 21:26:44 GMT
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That is fabulous! Bookmarked. I also really like the black wires on the MkII... Thats brake dust mate! I use my cars! |
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blot
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Posts: 17
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Sorry, Cant get pics up, Photobuckets not playing ball, Will update over the weekend as somethings turning up!!
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Last Edit: May 30, 2013 8:28:25 GMT by blot
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Good luck and welcome! 
