I just bought my first one yesterday - replaced the fuel pump and got it home today :-) This is a "restoration project" - it runs and drives well, but look pretty ugly at the moment, and does have some issues. My first big issue (to be addressed tomorrow, I hope) is fixing at very minimum the driver's side door handle. All four door handles are broken - I have to use a slim-jim to get into the car at the moment. That doesn't look suspicious at all right? ;-)

I'm also blogging my restoration effort as I go along (along with another restoration I'm working on, my 1967 Land Cruiser) on my blog: Midnight Ryder's Blog

Looking forward to bringing my new Jag back up to good looking condition! :-)

 

Welcome aboard!

Lots of fun and satisfaction in fixing up and old Jag. Many here will be happy to help. Just give a shout.

Cheers
DD

 

You'll wanna post technical questions in the "XJ40" section, by the way.

Cheers
DD

 

Hi MidnightRyder and welcome. I too am reviving an older XJ6 (88) and an XJS (83)

 

Welcome to the forum,

I think you should continue with the slim jim and see how long it is before some one challenges you.

 

Welcome, I'm sure to read your postings in the XJ40 section. That's where I live most of my time

 

Midnightryder
Welcome and Happy Motoring, Restorations are a challenge good luck and keep us posted

 

Midnight, welcome to the forum. Hey, at least the headlights work! Best of luck in the restoration and keep us posted on the progress.

 

welcome to the site midnightryder

You might find the off topic good for fun, maybe check out the mug shot thread and add yours?

Some good guys and great techs, top vendors and more to come....all good

In the meantime I've upgraded you manually to full forum access so you can better view the site

 

Welcome, Midnight, from another XJ40-er. See you around!
Scott

 

Hello and welcome to jaguarforums.com.

Oh one other thing you need to put your car details in your signature. I am speaking of the Year, Make & Model. Without it you may not get the input you are looking for.

Please take a moment and read the information provided to you explaining the rules. Be patient and enjoy the site.

 

Gus: Did as you suggested and added Baby Jaguar to my sig :-)

And I finally did update my restoration blog - not huge advances on the restoration (and one MAJOR aggravation!), but slow and steady wins the race, right? ;-)

Baby Jaguar Update – those stinkin’ blinkers!