My name is Mark and I just purchased my first Jaguar last week, it is a 1986 XJ6.

I found this car sitting at a shop, which I deliver parts to, and asked what was going on with it. Turns out it had been in storage since 2005, unfortunately where it was stored had a problem with mice, and they proceed to do their foraging in the engine compartment and chewed up a good part of the wiring . The owner had given up on it was getting ready to sell it to a junkyard. I couldn’t bear to see this happen, so I offered him $400, and he accepted .

From what I can tell, the wiring is the only major problem. The body is in good shape with only some minor cancer below the rear window and some paint peeling off of the hood. The interior is immaculate for it age, with the exception of the wood trim.

Another problem that I am having trouble locating parts for are the door and trunk locks, it appears that someone tried to punch them out. I’ve searched the web without any luck, if anyone out there has a source for these or a good source for Jaguar parts in general, please let me know. Thanks!

 

Welcome to the forum Mark!
I have an 87 that I'm breaking up, so send me a PM on what you need and I'll look to see if what I have is usable.

 

Oh...and before you invest too heavily into your car there are a few places you need to inspect. Lift up the rugs and examine the floors carefully, as they tend to rot. Look underneath closely as well. You'll also want to pay particular attention to the floor boards where the trailing arms attach from the rear end.

 

Welcome to the forum Mark,

Good advice there from JameyXJ6.

There were two models marketed as XJ6 in 1986 - the last of the Series III and first of the XJ40. Follow this link XJ6 & XJ12 Series I, II & III - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum for help and advice on the earlier Series III or this link XJ40 - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum for the XJ40. Whichever model you have, there's members with knowledge and information.

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Graham

 

Welcome to the forum Mark,

Good to have you with us.
I hope you can manage to exorcise those mice!

If you haven't done so already you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.

 

Hey there Mark & welcome aboard, good to have you here with us

Please post up pics when you can and show her off some.
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Looks like you're getting some really good advice early on too....all good

Also, please drop in and visit the regional section for your area, there are lots of members local to you with the same interests.

Some have meets and events planned and its a good way to get to know your neighbour with a Cat
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There's a really great mix of information, camraderrie and fun here.....

If you haven't done so already you should add your car details to your signature to help others to help you.

I've manually upgraded you to full forum access so you can better view the whole site and all its features
Please Jump on in and enjoy the site.................

 

Wow... I'm overwhelmed by the fast and detailed responses, a BIG thanks to all of you. I hoped to have the car home this weekend, and I'll have a better idea of what I've gotten myself into. THANK YOU once again.

 

cool, no problem.
No doubt we'll see your posted pics soon