Hi Members
New member from Queensland Australia
I had an XJ40 Daimler follow me home and it has convinced me to keep it around.
I haven’t had a project car for 20 years or more but am looking forward to getting this girl back on the road.
I am an Approved Vehicle Engineer in Queensland so know a little bit about engines and car design but have never owned and to be honest never aspired to be a Jaguar owner.
But now I am excited about starting this project.

 

Welcome to the forums.
I will add you to the Roll Call thread when near a pc.

 

Welcome aboard Derek, glad you found the New Members section ok.

 

Hello,
Congratulations on your new Jaguar Xj40!
I saw one of those 'in the flesh' once, it was RED, neglected in a car port, under cover and out of the rain but obviously not driven for a very long time.
I wish you success in your renovation project.

Welcome to the forums form ElinorB.
(';')

 

Welcome to the forums Skantz,

Good to have you with us.

The Daimler is a rare and desireable variant. Follow this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xj40-xj81-25/ to the XJ40 forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information on regular issues.

Please read the guidance for new members ( https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/n...ned-up-241802/ ) which answers many of the most frequent questions about getting started.

Enjoy the forums.

Graham

 

welcome to the forum - enjoy!!!

 

Thanks Graham and all the others making me feel welcome.

I have been surprised by how rare they are as I didn’t expect that when I let it follow me home. It would be interesting to know how many are still around. But since learning where she fits in the family I think I will target a restoration with a gentle touch.

Found the elusive rear light lenses and fish tank headlights and some lattice rims. Sorry Sister Sovereign will give these up as she has a bad case of tin worm.

Being an engineer I’m also interested in the challenge of reinstalling SLS.

Will be slow but I will update when I get the Daim back on the road

Cheers
Derek

 

Welcome to the Forums.

 

Welcome to Jaguar Forums Skantz,

Good to have you with us.
Enjoy the forum.

If you haven't done so already you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.
If you need help with getting around and using the forum follow this link for some help Forum Help

 

Love the turbine wheels! Nice one Skantz