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Hello from California - Member Intro Post
Hello All,
My name is Mike, and I'm a Jagaholic.
Just kidding, but any car I own for more than 2 years becomes a family member to me.
We do own a few actual cats, but the only four wheeled one is a 1995 Jaguar XJ6 4 liter with about 165,000 miles on it.
Some time ago I bought my father's Honda Accord because it was a 'too good to pass up, family deal' and the Jag had been slowly chipping away simply due to age.
My plans were to drive the Honda while I slowly fix up the XJ6 until it was in good enough shape to make a few bucks, but as I'm nearing my original plan's completion I have the feeling it will be harder to part ways than I thought.
I have already been a member here for quite some time and have found this site to be unbelievably helpful. I wish I could be more active and help out those that have had to do some of the same repairs that I have - If you have a 1995 XJ6 then there's a good chance I've either fixed the problem or am just going to live with it.
Currently, I am fixing the paint job that has crackled very badly out here in the sun and have fashioned a strip of wood to hold up the sagging headliner - I just need a few more coats of stain, then some lacquer to match the trim of the old girl.
I hope I didn't violate a 'TLDR' policy for first time posts, advanced apologies if this was the case.
Cheers,
Mike
My name is Mike, and I'm a Jagaholic.
Just kidding, but any car I own for more than 2 years becomes a family member to me.
We do own a few actual cats, but the only four wheeled one is a 1995 Jaguar XJ6 4 liter with about 165,000 miles on it.
Some time ago I bought my father's Honda Accord because it was a 'too good to pass up, family deal' and the Jag had been slowly chipping away simply due to age.
My plans were to drive the Honda while I slowly fix up the XJ6 until it was in good enough shape to make a few bucks, but as I'm nearing my original plan's completion I have the feeling it will be harder to part ways than I thought.
I have already been a member here for quite some time and have found this site to be unbelievably helpful. I wish I could be more active and help out those that have had to do some of the same repairs that I have - If you have a 1995 XJ6 then there's a good chance I've either fixed the problem or am just going to live with it.
Currently, I am fixing the paint job that has crackled very badly out here in the sun and have fashioned a strip of wood to hold up the sagging headliner - I just need a few more coats of stain, then some lacquer to match the trim of the old girl.
I hope I didn't violate a 'TLDR' policy for first time posts, advanced apologies if this was the case.
Cheers,
Mike
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10-19-2014, 03:05 AM
Welcome to the forum Mike,
Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.
That XJ6 is NEVER going to leave!
Follow this link XJ X300 / XJR - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the X300 forum for advice, information and to post your own input. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for info on regular issues.
Please remember to add vehicle details to your Signature to help others to give relevant advice. Go to the User CP button on the left of the top menu bar, then Settings & Options under Your Control Panel. Select Edit Signature and enter the details.
You can also visit the USA Western Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/western-us-ak-ca-nv-ut-hi-wa-id-38/ to find other members in your region.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.
That XJ6 is NEVER going to leave!
Follow this link XJ X300 / XJR - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the X300 forum for advice, information and to post your own input. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for info on regular issues.
Please remember to add vehicle details to your Signature to help others to give relevant advice. Go to the User CP button on the left of the top menu bar, then Settings & Options under Your Control Panel. Select Edit Signature and enter the details.
You can also visit the USA Western Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/western-us-ak-ca-nv-ut-hi-wa-id-38/ to find other members in your region.
Enjoy the forums.
Graham
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Welcome to Jaguar Forums Mike,
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
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
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