New member saying hello, 1974 XJ12L
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New member saying hello, 1974 XJ12L
I just bought a 1974 xj12l four weeks ago. I'll be up front and say it's no longer a V12. From the receipts that came with it someone spend some money on it in the early 90's. They paid someone to do the old style ( 4 bolt valve cover ) small block chev & turbo 350 auto. They did a pretty good at it too. Looks like a kit was used. It has a new interior and paint from about the same time. I'd say it's been a little neglected the last 10 years and not used much. I've had to fix all 4 power windows, wipers. trunk lock, and cosmetic stuff. I must say it's a nice riding car.
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Most conversions such as yours and mine were done with kits. Back in the day I understand there was quite a thriving industry making these. Some were good, some were hack jobs. If you got a good one like I did, that's a Bonus!
I'll look for you over in our Xj6, Xj12 playpen, here:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...s-i-ii-iii-16/
Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
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I'll look for you over in our Xj6, Xj12 playpen, here:
https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...s-i-ii-iii-16/
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Welcome to the forum supercab78,
Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.
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.
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Good to have you with us at Jaguar forums.
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.
Please remember to add vehicle details to your Signature to help others to give relevant advice. Go to the User CP button on the left of the top menu bar, then Settings & Options under Your Control Panel. Select Edit Signature and enter the details.
You can also visit the US Midwest Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/us-midwest-39/ to find other members in your region.
Enjoy the forums.
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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.
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