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need advise
First off, thanks to all who resopnded to my first thread, "smitten", I looked at and drove the car (1983 XJ6) this last Sunday and am still very interested, but I have some reservations. There is some rust around the windshield, one area is rusted through, and there is some rust starting at the bottom of the driver door, toward the back. The rest of the car is very straight and has no other signs of rust especially the bottom since it's covered in oil! The black paint is somewhat faded, but decent and the brakes seem ok. It has 190000 and has had one rebuild about 50000 miles ago, but the engine and tranny seem real bad which is why I would consider a chevy conversion. Interior is good, VINYL, but goodand the dash is somewhat cracked. The asking price is well below $3000, which is why I'm still interested. Long winded, I know, but ANYadvise would be GREATLY appreciated!
Also, are there major differences the 1983 and 1984 XJ6?
Also, are there major differences the 1983 and 1984 XJ6?
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Rust around windshield = CHECK THE FLOORPANS. Remove the carpet & look. Not just a glance under the car.
On the contrary these cars should not leak. It may be a running joke about Jag's & that they "should" leak...but ummm NO. Oil is NOT a "rust inhibitor"
IIWY, I would find another. You can find chev swapped cars for under $3000.
I know it is a bit of a drive but check this out..it may still be available
http://wichita.craigslist.org/bar/1673883257.html
On the contrary these cars should not leak. It may be a running joke about Jag's & that they "should" leak...but ummm NO. Oil is NOT a "rust inhibitor"
IIWY, I would find another. You can find chev swapped cars for under $3000.
I know it is a bit of a drive but check this out..it may still be available
http://wichita.craigslist.org/bar/1673883257.html
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