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Old 07-20-2012, 01:02 PM
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Hello Everyone:

I am Bill and live on the Central Coast of California. Glad to be a member of the Forum - and find it interesting and quite helpful.

Bought my 1987 Vanden Plas, in late 1986. At 10K miles, the engine blew, so the car has been garaged ever since.

I am swapping a small block Chevy LT1/4L60-E transmission into the car.

Should be done in a couple of months.

Thanks to Andrew at Jaguar Specialties for his invaluable help.



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Old 07-20-2012, 01:07 PM
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Welcome to the forum,

I've lifted a few Jaguar engines out but never in that kind of weather.
You've certainly got the VdP back to basics. Good luck with the transplant.

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Welcome to the forum,

Good to have you with us.
Keep us posted on your project.

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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Hi Bill and welcome to the forum, good to have you here with us
interesting intro, thanks for sharing.
Please start your own thread and keep us updated with your project

There's a really great mix of information, camraderrie and fun here.....

I have manually upgraded you to full forum access so you can better view the whole site and all its features

Jump on in and enjoy the site.................
 
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