hello all.
i am resurecting a 1989 XJ 40 and am having a great time.
So far I have inserted a reco auto, replaced rear bwheel bearings, repaired central locking , refurbished power arial, fitted ne 18 inch wheels and tyrers, new wooden steering wheel, rear shockies changed to no leveling, power vacuum brack servo sitiing on garage floor ready to be fitted, new cd head end gone in, still having issue with getting all 6 speakers going. changed out tappet cover gasket, refurbished power sunroof.
Needles to say I am getting to know her very well.
She is booked in for a respray next week.
if I knew how topost pictures i could show the progress

 

Welcome to the forum peter_bentley,

When you get a minute, please follow this link New Member Area - Intro a MUST - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the New Member Area - Intro a MUST forum and post some info about yourself and your vehicle for all members to see. In return you'll get a proper welcome and some useful advice about posting to the forum.

Graham

 

Hi Peter,

How is the XJ40 going? With good paint these cars look amazing! Is yours a 4.0L model? Have you had any luck with uploading the photos yet? If not, I'll have a look into it for you!

Dave

 

Hi Dave.
Its a 3.6 and unfortunatly the clear paint finish was very badly damaged ., however I have dropped it off to the spray paint shop this morning so am looking forward to seeing her all shinny by the end of the week
I would like to post some pictures showing various stages of the restoration, but not sure how to attached picture.
I noticed an area asking for the HTTP site of the pictures but this dosnt mean anything to me

 

Sounds like a nice ride Peter. i look forward to seeing some photos

 

Hi Peter ... and greetings from another newbie ...
Like you, I first found it hard to attach pics - perhaps others also?
After you get the hang of it though, the process is fairly simple ...

1. assemble your pics pref in "XJ40xx.jpg" format on your pc "desktop";

2. type your post, preview, but do not submit yet;

3. scroll down to "Additional Options" and click "manage attachments";

4. keep new window small, use "browse" to locate pic file in "desktop";

5. click on "upload", wait until listed in blue both here and post window;

6. repeat 4+5 until all pics are uploaded and listed in blue;

7. close "manage attachments" window and verify list on "Additional Options";

8. click "submit".

Once returned to the thread to which you posted, you will find your pics attached to the foot of your post.

I do hope this helps both you Peter, and others .... we are all helping each other here and I am also bustin' to see pics of your XJ40.


Just so ... My boss, navigator, and also committed Jag owner/driver with our first son and his first steps - he is now 43 - and our very first Jag - note UK plate.