I've always enjoyed building cars, so when I sold my small business and retired three years ago, I guess I kinda went nuts doing just that. it keeps me ocupied and out of trouble, and I honestly love the building process. up to this point it's been mostly towards the resto-mod style and street rods, but when I picked up a really nice 99 XK8 on E-bay, just a week or so ago, I may have found a car that doesn't need "upgrades" . I intend to enjoy this car for what it is now…..., as long as it stays in one piece anyway
I've since sold a couple of these, but over the past three or four years I've built a 23 T Bucket with 99 Northstar engine and T-5 trans + my own home brew 8 stack EFI system. then it was a 64 Corvette roadster that needed some serious body work and tlc. then a 62 Vette that I put a 350 TPI engine and ZF 6 speed in, from a 90 Vette, + the usual restoration, paint and interior. most recently I just finished a 59 Chev Bel Air resto Mod with LS1, 6 speed, air ride, vintage air, etc, etc. ya… I've kept pretty busy, but I'm ready for a break for a wile, so I hope to enjoy the Jag this summer and do more driving than building for a wile.
I've spent quite a bit of time browsing this forum lately to bone up on the quirks of (my first) XK8 and am looking forward to having a new arrow in the quiver. hopefully it won't need any major work, at least for a wile. the Car will be coming from Ky., so hopefully the weather will clear enough soon, between here and there, to get that done.


Russ

 

Hello, Russ,
Now that you have a Jaguar, perhaps you'll find that you have a Real car. haha
Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
(';')

 

Welcome to the forum Russ,

Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.

It sounds like you've probably already found your way to the model tech forum but if not, follow this link XK8 / XKR - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum to the XK8/XKR forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for info on regular issues.

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Graham

 

Welcome to the forum

 

Welcome to Jaguar Forums Russ,

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.
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welcome to the forum - enjoy!!!

 

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