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New UK Member in Cardiff
Greetings all,
Just thought I'd introduce myself with a quick resumè.
I'm Steve from Cardiff, UK. I own a Jaguar X type for my daily drive, but have always yearned for a MK2 since the days of 'Inspector Morse' on the TV, way back in 1987. I have recently been rebuilding a classic mini for my youngest lad to drive when he turns 17 in April, and now this is nearing the end, I was looking for another project. So, a long story short, I now own a Daimler 250 V8, which has a reasonable body, although welding is required, along with rust in the usual places underneath. The engine turns by hand, the interior is quite bad and the rest is all an unknown quantity until I get my scraper out. But my enthusiasm, for now at least, is high. I'm sure it will soon be depleted, along with my remaining bank balance. My intention is to return the car to service, but this will not, unfortunately, be a 100% factory finish. I'll be as sympathetic as funds will allow, but inevitably I will be using non-standard components to complete the job. But rest assured, there'll be no 'customisation'.
Just thought I'd introduce myself with a quick resumè.
I'm Steve from Cardiff, UK. I own a Jaguar X type for my daily drive, but have always yearned for a MK2 since the days of 'Inspector Morse' on the TV, way back in 1987. I have recently been rebuilding a classic mini for my youngest lad to drive when he turns 17 in April, and now this is nearing the end, I was looking for another project. So, a long story short, I now own a Daimler 250 V8, which has a reasonable body, although welding is required, along with rust in the usual places underneath. The engine turns by hand, the interior is quite bad and the rest is all an unknown quantity until I get my scraper out. But my enthusiasm, for now at least, is high. I'm sure it will soon be depleted, along with my remaining bank balance. My intention is to return the car to service, but this will not, unfortunately, be a 100% factory finish. I'll be as sympathetic as funds will allow, but inevitably I will be using non-standard components to complete the job. But rest assured, there'll be no 'customisation'.
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Welcome to the forums Steve,
Good to have you with us.
Follow this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/m...40-daimler-61/ to the MKI / MKII S type 240 340 & Daimler 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 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 use the UK & Eire Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/uk-eire-68/ to find other members in your region.
Best of luck with your latest project and enjoy the forums.
Graham
Good to have you with us.
Follow this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/m...40-daimler-61/ to the MKI / MKII S type 240 340 & Daimler 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 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 use the UK & Eire Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/uk-eire-68/ to find other members in your region.
Best of luck with your latest project and enjoy the forums.
Graham
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Hello, Steve,
Congratulations on your Latest Jaguar!
I agree, paint can be Expensive; one can sink Thousands into paint jobs that, from 100 yards, are nothing special. But you'll have a Lot of fun with it anyway.
Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
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Congratulations on your Latest Jaguar!
I agree, paint can be Expensive; one can sink Thousands into paint jobs that, from 100 yards, are nothing special. But you'll have a Lot of fun with it anyway.
Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
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Welcome to Jaguar Forums 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
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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