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Partial Resto 1977 XJ-S

Old Oct 5, 2011 | 05:34 PM
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Well i started by taking out the seats, removing grill, fender and hood
here's what I started with

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Old Oct 5, 2011 | 11:20 PM
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You certainly have your work cut out for you but I have to make one observation...that steering wheel cover is unlike anything I've ever seen before! It's as if someone couldn't decide which poor taste in covers to use, so they combined them all into a super-tacky, ultra-pathetic cover!
That my friend is a crime against humanity...
 
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Old Oct 5, 2011 | 11:40 PM
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Looks like a pretty decent project. Keep posting pics as you continue. And for the love of god man, do something with that steering wheel cover! LOL
 
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Old Oct 6, 2011 | 04:07 PM
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Ya that cover is delightfully tacky trust me it wasn't on there for very long
 
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Old Oct 6, 2011 | 08:09 PM
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I'm going to enjoy watching this resto. Keep it up.
 
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Old Jun 24, 2012 | 09:42 PM
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So... as I've gotten farther along I've noticed that most section of the car need some sort of body work. So my question is what years would my 77 engine and tranny fit if i decide to go with a donor body car?
 
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Old Jun 24, 2012 | 10:04 PM
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Originally Posted by JameyXJ6
You certainly have your work cut out for you but I have to make one observation...that steering wheel cover is unlike anything I've ever seen before! It's as if someone couldn't decide which poor taste in covers to use, so they combined them all into a super-tacky, ultra-pathetic cover!
That my friend is a crime against humanity...

couldnt have said it better myself.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 12:50 AM
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Originally Posted by polexj-s
So... as I've gotten farther along I've noticed that most section of the car need some sort of body work. So my question is what years would my 77 engine and tranny fit if i decide to go with a donor body car?

Engine mounts are the same for all V12 models the gearbox mount may differ from the BW to the TH400. As long as you have the mounts from your car you should be able to install into any model, 6 or 12.
 
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Old Jun 25, 2012 | 07:25 PM
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Originally Posted by JameyXJ6
You certainly have your work cut out for you but I have to make one observation...that steering wheel cover is unlike anything I've ever seen before! It's as if someone couldn't decide which poor taste in covers to use, so they combined them all into a super-tacky, ultra-pathetic cover!
That my friend is a crime against humanity...
I thought it was an "after" picture!!



Sorry, couldn't resist!

Good luck with resto!
 
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Old Jun 30, 2012 | 06:01 AM
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Without the front fenders on the whole front of the car will droop 2inces if you support it under the Jack points. You need to support it under the front subframe.

Great project keep the cat alive
 
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Old Oct 25, 2012 | 09:41 PM
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Well I've decided to part it out the body is too far gone to make it worth fixing. Ill be keeping the engine and trans to maybe use in another jag with a good body.
So if anyone one needs any parts let me know. I'll make you a good deal on the parts. Just let me know what you would be interested in and I can let you know what condition its in and how much.
Thanks
 
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Old Oct 25, 2012 | 09:59 PM
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Dibs on the steering wheel cover!!
 
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Old Oct 26, 2012 | 05:10 PM
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Dibs on the steering wheel cover!!

Damn this time difference....beat me to it!
 
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Old Oct 27, 2012 | 04:58 AM
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Where are you located? I don't know where "Racine" is?
 
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Old Oct 27, 2012 | 05:51 AM
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Dibs on the chin spoiler!
 
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Old Oct 28, 2012 | 01:30 AM
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Where are you located? I don't know where "Racine" is?
Racine, Wi
 
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Old Oct 28, 2012 | 05:04 AM
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Well if this storm starts blowing east, just hold up the trunklid and maybe it will carry it to my house in NH!
 
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