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jweimer1741@earthlink.net - 20 Dec 2003 15:36 GMT

I just found this ng.
I just picked up a fairly decent 75 XJ6L with no motor/trans. The car is
complete inside and out otherwise.
Before I get all of the 'purists' fired up, I am putting a small block
chevrolet V8 in it. Just because of the ease of maintainance and
price/availabilty of parts.
The interior/exterior are to remain stock. I love the Jaguar styling and
comfort. I also bought a parts car that exerything except for the
body/sheetmetal was mint. The body was rusted out so badly that it was
amazing that it made it home on a car trailer in one piece. I also have
several parts available for sale/trade.
Thanks for the read,
WEIMER

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Webserve - 21 Dec 2003 05:03 GMT

Weimer,
I am by no means a purist, but I think you are headed the wrong way
putting a Chevy V8 into the Jag although it is not uncommon.

First off, I own three Jags, 2 '67s and an '88 I have yet to have a
problem finding a part for any of these cars and the parts run less than
what I pay for similar parts for my Dodge truck, my Nissan 300ZX or my
friend's Toyota Camary.

The flip side to the argument is that the resale value of your Jag will
be MUCH higher if it has a Jag power plant and transmission. Simply go to
Ebay and watch the prices for a while and you will see this. In terms of
reliability, my '88 has 190,000 miles on it and it still runs like a top. I
have no idea how many miles are on the '67's but they are still factory
original 4.2 and 3.4 litre motors and have never been opened. All the
numbers still match.

I just finished putting one of the 67's back on the road after a
complete tear down and re-spray. I simply brought it to daily driver
standard and not show, new CD player instead of original, speakers in the
back window, a 3rd brake light etc. The whole project cost me less than
$5,000 and I re-built everything but the engine and transmission. (no need).

I will take my '67 and compare it to a '76 with a 350 in any category
including speed off the line, top end, fuel consumption and smoothness of
operation/ride.

Just my 2 cents worth.

Webserve

> I just found this ng.
> I just picked up a fairly decent 75 XJ6L with no motor/trans. The car is
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> Thanks for the read,
> WEIMER

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Adysthemic - 23 Dec 2003 00:10 GMT

> I just found this ng.
> I just picked up a fairly decent 75 XJ6L with no motor/trans. The car is
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> Thanks for the read,
> WEIMER

I did this with a John's Cars kit in 86.If you want to build a "hot rod"
this is a fun thing to do.I had a great deal of enjoyment building and
running this automobile.I had a 406 smallblock nitrous,the works.But it
wasn't a Jag exactly.I don't
have a kill the "lumps" mentality.I'd build another in a second ;for
fun.What do I drive now?86 XJS stock.Nothing as ethereal as a V12.Hard to
say if the hotrod or the civil gentlemen was the best,but I still have the
V12,and sold the V8.If I had extra cash I'd have both.BTW I spent about 8K
on the hotrod,not including the price of the car.Most on the engine.Only got
4grand for it in the end.Adythemic

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Webserve - 23 Dec 2003 02:22 GMT

That is the typical car restoration story. Buy it, put $10 Grand into it and
have to sell it for $4. (or less) While I certainly don't consider the '67
an investment, I have completely re-built it for a total, including initial
buy price, of $5,000. Book on the car is $10,00+ so I figure I will get out
of it what I put into it at least!!

Webserve

> > I just found this ng.
> > I just picked up a fairly decent 75 XJ6L with no motor/trans. The car is
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> on the hotrod,not including the price of the car.Most on the engine.Only got
> 4grand for it in the end.Adythemic

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jweimer1741@earthlink.net - 23 Dec 2003 07:11 GMT

Not to sound rude or above all of that...but I look at building a car as a
project, not an investment. If I wanted to make money on this car...its not
going to happen in my area whether it has a Jag engine or a Chevrolet. They
don't bring big money around here. I can buy XJ6's around here for anywhere
from $300 - $800.
Believe it or not, this is not going to be my high dollar project...The is
my S10 that is taking all of the cash, it can be seen here
http://hotrodders.com/projects/003/01.html
I am very fortunate to have the ability to do bodywork,weld, engine build,
etc. The hardest part of the Jag project is going to be replacing the front
floor pans and wheel arches in the rear. I live in Central Ohio so pretty
much any car with some age to it is rusted out underneath. I am going to do
a mild rebuild on the engine, detail out the interior and repaint it factory
black. It is going to be a driver and retain the stock Jag styling and
interior, but I am going to replace all of the wiring with an aftermarket
wiring harness from Painless Wiring to eliminate some electrical demons and
have a little piece of mind. I will prbably go with a JTR conversion kit for
all of the mounts and Sanderson for the headers. It will have a true dual
exhaust with a very very quite(but breathable) flowmaster setup from headers
to tailpipes. I am not looking to build a 1/4 mile car, just something with
a little 'get-up-and-go' for the highway.
I have already started collecting parts for this project so when I do start
in on it, I will have what I need, that way I don't have to stop and wait on
other parts to finish it up.
Also... I have several 79 Jag XJ6 parts for sale or trade if anyone is
interested...My garage is 1/2 full of them right now and I am needing to
clear some space to work. Just let me know what you are looking for, and
there is a good chance that I will have it. 2 of the biggest items that I
looking to get rid of that is taking up valuable space are a set of rust
free doors and a complete rearend/suspension.
Thanks for the read...
Later,
WEIMER

> That is the typical car restoration story. Buy it, put $10 Grand into it and
> have to sell it for $4. (or less) While I certainly don't consider the '67
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> got
> > 4grand for it in the end.Adythemic

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