New from Canada, 97 XK8 Convertible
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New from Canada, 97 XK8 Convertible
Hello all,
I bought this car this time last year for next to nothing, it had a new engine but needed a bunch of other. mostly cosmetic, work in and out. Its a retirement gift for my mother so I want it to be perfect. It has been stripped down to nothing, rust patched and repainted its original Carnival Red. 2005 tail lights, shaved antenna and front emblem, new front lower grill, all new emblems and sill plates (in later style as the 97 font is dated). New stereo/speakers with steering controls retained. Interior has had all leather/carpet restored, redyed. New front headlights with 6000K HIDs. New tonneau cover, floor mats, 6-layer cover, new keys cut with new fobs programmed. And today I put on new staggered 19" Coventry Whitleys with 285s in the rear. Almost have all the bugs worked out, random "Gearbox fault" when I really give it and a small PS leak, I'll have the local British car shop sort those out new week and plan on giving it to her early July. Sadly I have fallen in love with it and the ole lady says I need to buy a convertible for myself as shes never seen me smile so much. If only I didn't already have 5 cars...
I bought this car this time last year for next to nothing, it had a new engine but needed a bunch of other. mostly cosmetic, work in and out. Its a retirement gift for my mother so I want it to be perfect. It has been stripped down to nothing, rust patched and repainted its original Carnival Red. 2005 tail lights, shaved antenna and front emblem, new front lower grill, all new emblems and sill plates (in later style as the 97 font is dated). New stereo/speakers with steering controls retained. Interior has had all leather/carpet restored, redyed. New front headlights with 6000K HIDs. New tonneau cover, floor mats, 6-layer cover, new keys cut with new fobs programmed. And today I put on new staggered 19" Coventry Whitleys with 285s in the rear. Almost have all the bugs worked out, random "Gearbox fault" when I really give it and a small PS leak, I'll have the local British car shop sort those out new week and plan on giving it to her early July. Sadly I have fallen in love with it and the ole lady says I need to buy a convertible for myself as shes never seen me smile so much. If only I didn't already have 5 cars...
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Exactly!
Welcome to the board from a fellow Canadian. There's lots of us here with a lot of new members from Alberta.
My sig has a link to our dedicated regional section and here's a link to the tech section for your mother's new toy.
XK8 / XKR - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum
Enjoy!
Mike
Welcome to the board from a fellow Canadian. There's lots of us here with a lot of new members from Alberta.
My sig has a link to our dedicated regional section and here's a link to the tech section for your mother's new toy.
XK8 / XKR - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum
Enjoy!
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Hello all,
I bought this car this time last year for next to nothing, it had a new engine but needed a bunch of other. mostly cosmetic, work in and out. Its a retirement gift for my mother so I want it to be perfect. It has been stripped down to nothing, rust patched and repainted its original Carnival Red. 2005 tail lights, shaved antenna and front emblem, new front lower grill, all new emblems and sill plates (in later style as the 97 font is dated). New stereo/speakers with steering controls retained. Interior has had all leather/carpet restored, redyed. New front headlights with 6000K HIDs. New tonneau cover, floor mats, 6-layer cover, new keys cut with new fobs programmed. And today I put on new staggered 19" Coventry Whitleys with 285s in the rear. Almost have all the bugs worked out, random "Gearbox fault" when I really give it and a small PS leak, I'll have the local British car shop sort those out new week and plan on giving it to her early July. Sadly I have fallen in love with it and the ole lady says I need to buy a convertible for myself as shes never seen me smile so much. If only I didn't already have 5 cars...
I bought this car this time last year for next to nothing, it had a new engine but needed a bunch of other. mostly cosmetic, work in and out. Its a retirement gift for my mother so I want it to be perfect. It has been stripped down to nothing, rust patched and repainted its original Carnival Red. 2005 tail lights, shaved antenna and front emblem, new front lower grill, all new emblems and sill plates (in later style as the 97 font is dated). New stereo/speakers with steering controls retained. Interior has had all leather/carpet restored, redyed. New front headlights with 6000K HIDs. New tonneau cover, floor mats, 6-layer cover, new keys cut with new fobs programmed. And today I put on new staggered 19" Coventry Whitleys with 285s in the rear. Almost have all the bugs worked out, random "Gearbox fault" when I really give it and a small PS leak, I'll have the local British car shop sort those out new week and plan on giving it to her early July. Sadly I have fallen in love with it and the ole lady says I need to buy a convertible for myself as shes never seen me smile so much. If only I didn't already have 5 cars...
You have done a Magnificent job and a Tremendous amount of work on this car.
I'm certain your mother will not only appreciate it, but love it as much as you do. If she doesn't, give her one of your fleet and keep this one for yourself! LOL
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Welcome to Jaguar Forums Elduderno,
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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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