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Its Back.... I tried to 're login' (though I'm not logged out/same pw username) and the account is 'locked - try again in 15 min'. Got my number then This is a good example, post a dissenting opinion elsewhere on the web and get banned, except it will be a complete technical glitch obviously, as the mods repeatedly stated they absolutely would not do that. The influx of those who spend their lives being perpetually offended on behalf of others just brought the forum down with their constant complaints. Unless they were about members of the clique in which case the rules don't apply. Ha! My account is 'locked' too!
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I echo other posters experience of trying to register on autoshite and not being activated [/b] an excellent site based around the running of motors that were considered curse word at the time with a big community feeling and a wide and varied user base and similarly wide and varied topics being posting. Now its changed. [/quote] How has it changed?[/quote] autoshite has changed a great deal recently - and very quickly. What has changed? - It is difficult to explain without stirring up controversy which I really don't want to do here, so I won't address it in depth! The moderation on autoshite used to be very light indeed and the site had a slightly anarchic feel - but was consequently rather eccentric and really quite interesting. It was like this for many years. A short time ago, a number of moderators arrived - and the site is now very closely controlled in what you can say there. The rules are not transparent nor are they even handed, seemingly applying to some members and viewpoints more than others. That said, if you share the AS moderator's perspective, the changes on AS probably seem much smaller and less consequential than if you don't. Retro Rides has always been more moderated than autoshite - but as a poster on Retro Rides you know the rules here and where you stand - and the same rules apply equally to everyone. The changes being imposed at autoshite are incredibly controversial with supporters and opponents of the new regime clashing in an almighty fall-out a few weeks ago, which led to a number of long standing posters no longer taking part there. Some just drifted away - whilst others joined www.thedarkwob.co.uk/ which was set up as a splinter site by the moderators on autoshite to give posters who don't like the new direction somewhere to go. autoshite was a good site if you like old cars generally. I liked it for its diversity and the unusual mix of people. If you are specifically interested in modifying cars, then it won't compare to Retro Rides, of course.
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Last Edit: May 2, 2019 1:15:35 GMT by dbdb
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Good to see an XJ40 on here. It's a lovely old car.
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May 18, 2018 13:39:10 GMT
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I have long been surprised than so few people modify XJ40s, since they are so low stock to begin with. I once parked my Sovereign next to a lowered Mk2 Golf and the roof of my Jaguar was actually lower than that of the Golf, despite my car being on stock comfort springs!
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Mar 12, 2018 21:37:31 GMT
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Wow! No half measures there!
Do you have a thread for it?
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I'm not sure the lack of a sunroof would put me off an XJ40/X300/X308.
The swooping roofline means headroom is at a premium. I would regard no sunroof as a positive advantage! It is the main thing I dislike about my own XJ40 and I wish it didn't have one, but I am reasonably tall, I suppose.
I also prefer the look and feel of the XJ40 to the X300 or X308. The materials Jaguar put into the XJ40 are often better quality (sometimes quite a bit better) - but the build accuracy of the later cars is far greater. The X300 and X308 was built on a modern production line and it shows. The XJ40 was built using much older equipment and the hand built element was far greater. This makes them more charming, but such things as shut lines are very old school on the XJ40. Shut lines on the X300 and X308 are far more accurate and modern.
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Sept 3, 2017 22:32:59 GMT
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Excellent pictures of some truly superb cars. Thanks for posting them.
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Aug 12, 2017 22:16:34 GMT
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Jaguar XJ12 s3 barn find project. Coventry. £450.00 (That is seriously cheap!) Very late registration on the Jag, the follow on to this model started in 86. The Series III V12 remained in production until 1992, so an 'E' plate car is lateish, but not extremely so. There are quite a few of them on a 'J' registration.
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Jun 28, 2017 12:47:58 GMT
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I didn't realise you did paint!
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Jun 22, 2017 20:37:05 GMT
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A magnificent car - and a truly superb restoration.
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May 15, 2017 21:48:34 GMT
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Lovely old things, these Jags. I have had mine for a huge length of time, yet never tire of it.
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Apr 29, 2017 11:14:37 GMT
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The engine looks superb.
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Apr 29, 2017 11:10:35 GMT
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Glass back in is always a big moment that says you are well on your way to completion. The car is absolutely beautiful.
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Apr 27, 2017 16:42:42 GMT
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Ha - yes there is the odd Leyland plughole logo on them in hard to spot places!
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Apr 25, 2017 23:12:35 GMT
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Here's my old Sovereign:
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Apr 25, 2017 19:14:25 GMT
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I have had a 3.2 litre Sovereign for a long time now. It has been a good car and especially reliable, though it has needed to have rust repaired. I average about 22mpg with it running around, about 26/27mpg on a long run and about 18mpg in full city driving. I believe the 4.0 litre is only slightly less economical, though it has a very useful torque advantage. The 3.2 litre cars go well though. Only the 2.9 litre XJ40 which is slow.
The boot lid problem sounds like lacquer peel - not uncommon on XJ40s and many other cars of their age.
The XJ40 is mechanically robust and long lived, it is rust which kills them (though early cars with the digital dash can be electronically troublesome - as can any XJ40 which has a problem with water ingress). I would be suspicious of any XJ40 which is wet inside - this means it is leaking and that means it is rusty!
There are a number of places to look for rust:
At the front of the sills, as with any car. The bottom of the front wings can also rust through. This is caused by a build up of soil/debris behind the front wing liner which then holds water. Rusty front wing bottoms can mean rusty sill ends too - but doesn't always.
The fronts of the floor pan on both sides of the car.
Along the sill to floor pan join on both sides of the car. Look for rust on the floor panside of the pinch weld which runs down the length of the car.
At the rear of the sill, where it joins the wheel arch.
Around the base of the windscreen ‘A’ pillar and rear pillar.
The front corners of the bonnet on early cars. Late cars don't suffer the problem. Early cars can be fitted with late bonnets.
The rear of the boot lid on early cars. Again, late cars are not affected and the late model boot lids can be fitted on early cars.
The rear deck panel around the fuel filler
On the rear 'D' pillar weld under the chrome trim on early cars, and body colour trim on late cars.
The sunroof panel
Under the bonnet, on the inner wings around the plastic Rokut nuts which hold in the screws for the wing liners.
On late cars (with the battery in the boot), the bulkhead between the engine compartment and the passenger compartment must be checked CAREFULLY for rust. There is a design fault which causes rust all along the seam between the outer bulkhead and the inner bulkhead. This is especially apparent under the wiper housing and in the corners of the bulkhead where it meets the inner wings, but can strike anywhere. I would go as far as to say that most cars will have a little bit of rust here, but serious rust is a problem. Check the front carpets for damp. If they are wet, then you could easily have a leak from the bulkhead.
The top of the plenum at the corners, under the front wings. Any swelling you see under the rear of the front wings, rust stains or rust creeping in at the corners off the bonnet opening by the rubber seal at the rear could be signs of rust here. It is a major source of wet footwells in XJ40s and X300s. It isn't particularly expensive to fix since it is out of sight so welding doesn't have to be upper neat, but it is important to be aware of it.
Good luck with it, they are superb cars.
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Apr 24, 2017 11:13:11 GMT
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Thanks for the update!
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Apr 10, 2017 20:03:57 GMT
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Oh yes, he is genuinely outstanding. Watching his results in threads like this is a real pleasure.
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This car is seriously beautiful.
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Great attention to detail. Superb stuff.
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