Hi,
Im in Australia, sunny Queensland, yes I am a lucky boy.
53 yrs old ,had my first Jag when I was 19, a MK IX. Then a series one.
I got the fetish again when I bought a Rolls and a sprite and a MK 2 came with it a couple of years ago. Then I found a MK IX and swapped my XJS HE for it.
Then I bought a XJ6 series 1 with a factory sunroof, then I got given a series 3 ,no motor. Then I bought a wrecked S type V8 2003 model ( this is a donor car for the Ian Callum project).

Then I could not cut a very good MK IX up to build MY JAG. So along comes another MK IX rusty needs work but had all new chrome, interior (vinyl) new carpets ,hood lining ,rubbers,under lay and a complete set of refurbished wood work. For $5,000 and 2,000 Km return trip it was mine.
My good MK IX is a resto with all the new parts I got.

I am building as my first project, MY JAG, a MK iX 2 door fixed head coupe. Yep , photo's coming.

450mm out of chassis and body. Keeping sunroof too. This one will be a low rider classic but a classic 2 door or convertible is on the list too. (Will get a good car next time as this is a hugemungess job with a rusty body)


The Beast gets series 3 running gear and its close to an XK150/series 3 wheel base too. Every thing will be Jaguar, no compromise. except wheels and a super charger on the 3.8.

So you get the idea Im with you boys, love the Jag, not a purist that parts out unrestorables but still keeps Sir Williams ideas on the road, with my integrity intact.

So great to get feedback and help and help back if I can

Supa Steve

 

Welcome to the forum Supa Steve,

Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums. Looking forward to seeing photos of your project.

I can see you've already found your way to the Mark V - X 420G tech forum so there's no need for a link to it from me. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for info on regular issues.

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You can also visit the Australia - Queensland Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/australia-queensland-92/ to find other members in your region.

Enjoy the forums.

Graham

 

Welcome to Jaguar Forums Supa Steve,

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

 

<p>welcome to the forum - enjoy!!</p>

 

Hi Supa Steve, Welcome to the forum.
I will add you to the Qld roll call.

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/a...4/#post1254006

 

Hello, Steve,
Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
(';')

 

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Thanks to all for the welcome.
I will add some snaps of my MKIX project and the other 2 MKIXs, yep bought another one. Will have a refurbished Burgundy on Majestic maroon on the road next month.

My other passion is the Series 1 (yep I had a silver one too) I have an original with the electric sunroof standard. It has been esculated u the list for a MOD, but it will still be ALL Jag. I will get my son to help me upload photos.

Will start catching up with some Qld members soon. Supa Steve