weekend Wrenching

[Tomguy]

It sure is a classic ride. You have to know that if you take everything off it Al, and rebuild it and put it all back together yourself during restoration, that it'll be better built and more reliable than it was when new. Those Brits had no QA at ALL back in the day, and they mock our cars .

You need to get rid of a car! That 6.3 has to go right?

[alabbasi]

Actually, the Brits built some pretty decent cars during that era. Where it started to fall apart was in the British Leyland era (mid 70's on). But I agree, this car will have to be completely rebuilt.

I also need to learn how to lead load!

[mercmad6.3]

practical classics have just finished one. A 3.8 manual was a seriously fast car in it's day with lots of racers doing well with them . Where they beat the US barges was handling,speed,brakes,real wood,real leather,stunning good looks, a feeling of class, all for a lot less than A ferrari or Maserati.

The Best Jag Mk2's come from New Zealand.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GfovQvTzuLo

[alabbasi]

Yep, they were fast! In England, they have a rep for being a great getaway car for bank robbers.

[Mike D]

Ahhhh! So THAT'S how you plan on making enough money to restore all your fleet.

[JiveTurkey]

You're truely a masochist Al. That being said I'm very eager to follow the details on this one. The XK-E's are gorgeous and all, but the saloons are gorgeous as well. Have you decided on a color yet?

[suginami]

Al, you are a glutton for punishment.

[andersbenz]

Al,

You could go the other way. Ditch the body. Keep the 3.8 engine (supposed to be sweeter and better revving than the 4.2) and buy a Kougar body to wrap around it.

http://www.kougar-cars.com/kougar-sports.php

[mercmad6.3]

Mk2's are unibody. The best move would be to get a wrecked R129 and remove the upper shell. Lift the jag so it's rusted floor remains on the ground and lower it on to the mercedes Floor pan for a fast(er) better handling jag.

[alabbasi]

Originally Posted by JiveTurkey

You're truely a masochist Al. That being said I'm very eager to follow the details on this one. The XK-E's are gorgeous and all, but the saloons are gorgeous as well. Have you decided on a color yet?

A friend of mine in Atlanta has a 67 XKE. It's a series 1 1/2 which means that it's a series 1 with a 4.2 liter engine.

I'd love to paint it black.

[twinockchef]

If you want you could store it here at my place and park it next to the wreaked 280 SEL. It will look better sitting next to it.
There is a guy up here in Sherman who has a old Jag in his back yard. You should come up and look at it. Your new purchase will be lonely next to all those German speaking Mercedes. He needs a friend he can talk to.
LOL

[JMela]

Build an english rat rod w an v12 from an XJS.

[daw_two]

Al.

Have you jumped off the Mercedes band wagon? I think the car you need to unload is the one you just bought.

[alabbasi]

Originally Posted by twinockchef

If you want you could store it here at my place and park it next to the wreaked 280 SEL. It will look better sitting next to it.
There is a guy up here in Sherman who has a old Jag in his back yard. You should come up and look at it. Your new purchase will be lonely next to all those German speaking Mercedes. He needs a friend he can talk to.
LOL

Britton,

I may take your offer on that if your serious, but to store the W123 200 with the 5 speed before I part it, or the 280SL. It will be a while before I go near the 280SL so off site storage will be nice.

David,

I've always had a soft spot for Jaguar's, I think that all Brits do. This one especially. But I have not defected, there are still plenty of MB's in my workshop that will keep me busy.

[Ritchie]

Last Staurday, I will stood in the South bay of my shop and delivered a "I have a drink" speach.