Hi all,

My name is clyde. My father bought an XK8 last fall a couple weeks before he passed. My mother has started dropping hints that she wants it out of her garage, so I'm starting to make plans to fly out to California and drive it back to my home outside DC in July or August.

I found this forum yesterday as I started researching the car and it's quite a resource. Definitely on par with the best of make and model specific boards I've spent time on over the years for cars I've owned, run, or wrenched.

Looking forward to learning more!

Would it be possible for an admin to change my user name to "clyde" (lower case "c")? The anti-spam service used to screen new registrations didn't seem to like it and it doesn't seem to be in use. Thanks in advance if that's possible.

 

Welcome to the forum!

Be sure to check out the mid-Atlantic section as well as the XK8/R section.

 

A very warm welcome Clyde. Very sorry to hear about your father.

If you need any help with car at all, you only have to ask. We are here're to help.

Enjoy the car when you get it and enjoy the forum.

 

Welcome to the forums, Clyde,
From ElinorB.
(';')

 

Welcome to Jaguar Forums clyde,

Good to have you with us.
I can't change your name but our admin will likely be along shortly and he can help, I don't see a clyde listed as you say.
If you need any help or advice the tech section is the place XK8 / XKR - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum assuming you have the earlier XK8 and to check out your regional section this is the place USA Mid Atlantic - MD VA DC DE WV - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum
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

 

welcome to the forum - it is indeed a wealth of info and support. Following the links Norri has provided will get you all you need to keep her running strong.

enjoy

 

Welcome from me too Clyde.
Also sorry for your loss. It is a shame your father never had much of a chance to use and enjoy the XK8.

Not many on here would have the problem of wanting an XK out of their garage. Wealth of knowledge to be found here should you need it.

Best of luck,

 

Welcome Clyde,
sorry for your loss.
Jaguars love the open road, should be a excellent drive. What year is the XK8?

 

Thanks for the warm welcome.

I'm not sure what year the car is. I think I remember him telling me '98 or '02, but I don't remember. It's not a car I ever would have imagined buying for myself, but the more I read and see, the more intrigued I am. I think my dad would have enjoyed it a lot more than the other fun cars he went through over the years. Pretty sure I'll find a lot to like, too.

 

Welcome to the forum

 

Welcome Clyde ... and greetings from yet another Aussie.

Cheers,
Ken

 

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Welcome to Jaguar Forums clyde.

Admin Jim must have missed your request for a User Name change so I've sent him a message about it.

Graham