Hello,

I've been a Jaguar owner a few times.
34 years ago, I got an XJ6L when my first chld came along for the safety. That daughter is about to have my first grandchild.
20 years ago, I bought an 69 EType roadster that had been in a barn for 22 years. Completely rotted top and seats, but no rust anywhere and it started right up.
A friend and I restored it over the next 10 years. It was gorgeous!
I live in North Carolina and found that 10 nonths a year, it was either too hot or too cold to drive comfortably, so sold it
I used the proceeds as a down payment to buy the house across the street -
Even though the value of E-types has skyrocketed, the real esate market has done even better and I'm very happy about that investment
7 years ago, I bought a 2002 XK8 maroon coupe with 24,000 miles. Gorgeous car and I loved it almost to death
put on 140,000 miles. Headliner fell down, driver seat wore out, paint delaminated
When the steering went out and the shop said it would cost $1,400 to repair, I parked it.
:Last year - bought a grey XK coupe with 30,000 miles

I bought a few other cars over the years, but I'm a Jag man for life.

The reason I joined the Jag forum is I love the looks of the 2002 XK8. I couldn't bring myself to junk it, so it's been parked next to my house for 6 months. Body and engine are great.
It's worth nothing, so I've got nothing to lose.
I am going to try to turn the XK8 into a Jagmino. Jaguar + El Camino
Remove the trunk lid, rear glass and back seats. Relocate the gas tank. Put in a new firewall, floor and tailgate
I have no idea how to get this done, but it will keep me out of the house.
I plan to ask for advice in the XK8 forum soon

Wish me luck.
John
Chapel Hill North Carolina

 

Welcome to Jaguar Forums John,

Good to have you with us.
Sounds like an interesting project.
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

 

Welcome to the forums John,

Good to have you with us.

Follow this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/xk8-xkr-x100-17/ to the XK8/XKR forum for help, advice and information. The 'HOW TO' thread at the top is a good place to start for information on regular issues. You can also use the US Lower Atlantic Region forum by following this link https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/u...r-atlantic-66/ to find other members in your region.

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.

Good luck with your project and enjoy the forums.

Graham

 

Welcome aboard John...great intro Good Luck mate!

 

Welcome to the Forums.

Good luck.

 

welcome to the forum - enjoy!!!

 

Hello, John,
You have quite a project ahead! I wish you success.
Welcome to the forums from ElinorB.
(';')

 

Welcome to the forums.