Garage Find 1976 XJ12C says Ping!?
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03-13-2017, 01:32 AM
Yes the wife's patience was seriously tested by my "motivation", she calls it something else though just not around the kids.
Thanks for the props, At my lowest I was seriously tempted a to sell it not running or lump it and slink off the forum. But by God what kind of quitter would I have been then! Forward for the Queen!
Sorry I'm still pretty excited.
Thanks for the props, At my lowest I was seriously tempted a to sell it not running or lump it and slink off the forum. But by God what kind of quitter would I have been then! Forward for the Queen!
Sorry I'm still pretty excited.
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... At my lowest I was seriously tempted a to sell it not running or lump it and slink off the forum.
But by God what kind of quitter would I have been then!
Forward for the Queen!
Sorry I'm still pretty excited.
Sorry I'm still pretty excited.
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I recall that noted Jaguar conniseur (sp) related the apparent wisdom of spouses.
The wise woman would prefer hers to caress the flanks of their Jaguar, in lieu of those of another woman.
Way back when, I worked at a gas station. Old name. A bay was leased by an older mechanic. In actuality, a school mates dad. He, the dad had a pal. At about 4 PM when work was done, the pal would drop in with a bottle of whiskey. Each spouse understood. Better there than "out and about".
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The wise woman would prefer hers to caress the flanks of their Jaguar, in lieu of those of another woman.
Way back when, I worked at a gas station. Old name. A bay was leased by an older mechanic. In actuality, a school mates dad. He, the dad had a pal. At about 4 PM when work was done, the pal would drop in with a bottle of whiskey. Each spouse understood. Better there than "out and about".
Carl
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Brake fluid. Hmmm, Seafoam and ATF seemed pretty hardcore but wow that is the next level up. I'll file that info away for emergencies.
Due to snow I only opened my garage door just high enough for the exhaust to poke outside... everyone knows whats coming... Total white out, I thought there was an electrical fire under the hood at first then I looked outside Woah!! I'll likely never have mosquitoes again.
Due to snow I only opened my garage door just high enough for the exhaust to poke outside... everyone knows whats coming... Total white out, I thought there was an electrical fire under the hood at first then I looked outside Woah!! I'll likely never have mosquitoes again.
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03-14-2017, 04:32 PM
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A beautiful car, and that engine bay, whow !
Sir William Lyons himself insisted that the rear windows had to disappear. So they dance a little jig to get positioned into the available space. Much time was spend getting the seal between the two windows closed up so water didn't get in, or noise for that matter. Springs are used to press the rear window against the front, at least that's how I understand it works.
And after all the trouble and expense, Jaguar only made about 11,000 cars, most Jaguars but a few Daimler versions.
Sir William Lyons himself insisted that the rear windows had to disappear. So they dance a little jig to get positioned into the available space. Much time was spend getting the seal between the two windows closed up so water didn't get in, or noise for that matter. Springs are used to press the rear window against the front, at least that's how I understand it works.
And after all the trouble and expense, Jaguar only made about 11,000 cars, most Jaguars but a few Daimler versions.
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03-15-2017, 12:15 PM
does anyone notice that the 80yr old RR coupe looks more modern streamline than the 1975 Jaguar XJ coupe?
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03-16-2017, 12:26 PM
Deco Rolls
Ron,
My grandson and I got a close look at that Art Deco Roller at the Peterson, a couple years ago. It was in the basement at the time so no photos allowed but our tour guide was the curator and he opened one of those outrageous round doors for us. They swivel from the center! That Rolls was very controversial due to its hitherto-unheard-of sloped radiator shell.
Jaguar content: Also in the basement at the time were a Jaguar XJ220 and McQueen's XK-SS along with Saddam Hussein's Merc limo and lots of other rarities. A most enjoyable visit.
Granville
My grandson and I got a close look at that Art Deco Roller at the Peterson, a couple years ago. It was in the basement at the time so no photos allowed but our tour guide was the curator and he opened one of those outrageous round doors for us. They swivel from the center! That Rolls was very controversial due to its hitherto-unheard-of sloped radiator shell.
Jaguar content: Also in the basement at the time were a Jaguar XJ220 and McQueen's XK-SS along with Saddam Hussein's Merc limo and lots of other rarities. A most enjoyable visit.
Granville
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