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Old 01-18-2012, 09:45 PM
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Hey everyone,
Looking forward to reading all the great information here. I have already learned so much. Downloaded the service manual for 64 bit Windows 7.
Got my 1999 Jaguar XK8 in December 39K miles original owner. Like new. Debating all the technical work that is recommended around tensioners, etc.

I am a Houston native, lived here all my life. Collect classic cars from the 20's and 30's. I work hard and play hard. Love to travel, play with the cars, scuba dive and laugh lots!
 
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Welcome to the site Rthomas7! What other cars do you have in your collection?
 
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Welcome to the forum,

Don't put of the tensioners if they haven't been done yet.
 
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Welcome, what side of houston are you in?
 
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Welcome to the forum.

Make my day and post up some pics of the Classics, please.

Nice looking Jag, and if you are near Brutal, you will be in great hands.
 
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1999 Ferrari 355 F1
1923 Cadillac V61 7P Phaeton
1927 Model T Delivery Truck
1930 Model A Super Deluxe Roadster
1933 Cadillac 370-C 7P Limousine Fleetwood Body
1934 Lincoln KA Town Car
1977 Lincoln Mark V Bill Blass
1977 Lincoln Mark V Original Owner
 
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Where is the best place to buy the kit. We will do it at home or should we really have it done by the experts?
 
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Have a house in West Houston Memorial and Dairy Ashford area and Lake Houston.
 
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Will post this weekend.
 
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Looking forward to seeing those pics!
 
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Hi and welcome to the forum. Nice Jag, love the colour.
 
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I have posted a few of the cars in the colection for your viewing pleasure. These are all original cars. https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/m...113831-albums/

Let me know what you think. I still need to put up the Lincoln Mark Vs and the 1930 Model A. Check back soon....
 
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Wonderful! Beautiful cars indeed! I'll readily admit I'm a fan of the 1930-40's cars. Built like tanks, and each make distinctly different. Unlike todays cars that I find the only way to tell them apart is by looking at the badge.
 
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Hey there, welcome aboard Jaguarforums.com, great to have you with us .........nice ride, thanks for the pics.
Great collection you have there!!!!

There really are some amazing and friendly guys here....you're in really good company to discuss anything Jag related or have a few laughs!

Any issues just post and the guys here will help you out no problems....

A really great mix of information, camraderrie and fun
I've manually upgraded you to full forum access so you can better view the site and all its features

Jump on in and enjoy
 
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Hey Jim,

Thanks for the upgrade. I look forward to using the site for knowledge, fun and a few laughs.

I have already learned a lot.

All the best.
 
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Thanks for the post.........
 

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