Hello all,
I've recently become the custodian/possible saviour of a red XJ6 Series 1 SWB from 1970. She was destined for becoming a parts car but I managed to buy her in time. Started out as a manual 2.8, but the original engine came incomplete and in parts so I am most likely going to install a 4.2 XK engine instead, using the original gearbox and OD. I have worked a bit on vintage cars before, and I am armed with the service manual, the Haynes and the Limora parts catalogue in book format. And, lurking this forum has helped a lot! I will probably ask a ton of questions about various parts and how they fit together.
Body has very little rust, except floors, possible had new sills installed in the past. The interior is shot from moisture/mildew and has to be remade or replaced. The paintwork seems to be Regency Red.
Regards,
Martin

 

Welcome to the forums Martin,

Good to have you with us and to hear you have rescued an XJ6.

Follow this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...s-i-ii-iii-16/ to the XJ6 & XJ12 Series I, II & III forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information on regular issues. You can also use the Europe Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/europe-42/ to find other members in your region.

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 and good luck with your project.

Graham

 

Welcome to the forum Martin,

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.

 

Hello, Martin,
Congratulations on saving yet another Series 1 Jaguar!
Over in our Xj6 Series playroom where Graham has directed you, we have several other members who own/drive Series 1s, and all of us will be goad to help you where we can.

Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
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welcome to the forum - enjoy!!

 

Welcome aboard Martin.

 

Welcome to the Forums.

 

Welcome to the forums.

 

Welcome to the forum, Martin! Nice to have you here. Lots of very informed members on here with a wealth of information, so you've come to the right place!