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Old 10-05-2010, 09:57 PM
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a few pics of my latest xj6 project.
 
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Old 10-06-2010, 06:41 AM
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Nice!

What % tint is that? I've considered getting a light tint to reduce the interior temps in the summer, but wasn't sure I'd like it.
 
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Old 10-06-2010, 10:52 AM
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thanks! not really sure what the actual % is... they call this "limo black". i just wanted it dark!......r
 
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Old 10-06-2010, 11:02 AM
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a couple of pics of the car from when i purchased it.
 
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Old 10-06-2010, 11:45 AM
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Looks like a million bucks :-)

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Old 10-06-2010, 11:57 AM
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Where did those rims come from? They really make the car look "newer" versus the Kent style rims.
 
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Old 10-06-2010, 12:10 PM
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the rims came off of a 1999 xk8 that i used to own.....i had the xk8 while i was doing my 1st xj6 project. i was just looking at the wheels one day and decided to take them off the xk8 and put them on the j6, and i loved the look. so i did it to all three of my other project j6's i did!...r
 
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Old 10-06-2010, 12:12 PM
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and Thank You Doug!....r
 
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A seriously nice car.

Did you have any problems with the wider wheels hitting anything ?
 
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Old 10-06-2010, 01:23 PM
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thank you...no they clear just fine...as a matter of fact the last one i did i even slightly lowered the car. now that was nice!..i have pics of that too, if youd like t see that!...r
 
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Looking vey nice!
 
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Looks like I will be hunting for some xk8 rims.

Post some interior pics if you have them. Obviously you did some work to the seats based on the "before" pictures. I also like the look with the rub rails taken off. Was thinking about doing that to my car as well.
 
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If anyone is interested, here is a neat site that allows you to search craigslist in multiple cities/areas simultaneously.

http://www.crazedlist.org/
 
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thank you AristoCat!
 
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Old 10-06-2010, 02:57 PM
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ive only completed the exterior so far! the interior is like it was when i bought it.. here are a couple of pics of my last project..its an 87 vp ..this is the exact color interior im going to do to this current car im doing now..i think it will look great with the blue.
 
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Man, I need to get rid of the xj40 for a series III that car is just so much sexier.
 
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Nice work! amazing!
 
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Really nice work, both look great.

Now my question is, why, is this a hobby, business or are you just a certified car nut?

Whatever the answer, I wish you were around the corner, my XJ40 needs you!
 
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That is a beautiful car! But I have to say they look naked without the leaper. lol
 
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Totally certified!
 


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