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"glemon" (glemon) 11/21/2019 at 18:09 • Filed to: None

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So I went and looked at a Jag you are last night:

It is certainly all there, runs on ether (just needs a fuel pump to get back on the road, the seller assured me), right hand drive, manual, 3.8 dohc straight six just like the ones used to win Le Mans multiple times in the fifties, the right and proper power plant for all Jags.

Unfortunately, that is the good, the bad is cheap repaint many years ago with lots of Bondo around the bottom perimeter of the car, some an inch thick or more.

It sucks to be a semi-rationale adult sometimes, the smell of the original leather interior is beyond intoxicating, but I can’t get past the years of work (at my pace) to get the body solid.

Manwich - now Keto-Friendly > glemon 11/21/2019 at 18:43

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How much are they asking for it? One in decent condition I think is work around $25K to $30K.

In the condition I see this, it’s a Nice Price at under $10,000.

SBA Thanks You For All The Fish > glemon 11/21/2019 at 18:50

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Dog’s eyes tell it all.  You are in a Cujo situation-- back away and glide toward the door.  Don’t make eye contact

Chariotoflove > glemon 11/21/2019 at 19:13

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Aw nuts...I would have loved to see this rebuild. But I understand.

Akio Ohtori - RIP Oppo > glemon 11/21/2019 at 20:29

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I applaud your restraint. I’m not sure I’d be so cautious. After all, what is a little welding to get to own a Jaaaaaaag?

RacinBob > glemon 11/21/2019 at 20:43

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LS Swap!

Distraxi's idea of perfection is a Jagroen > glemon 11/21/2019 at 22:06

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Hmmm, all the mechanicals present, working engine in the best (3.8) size, the S type had vastly improved suspension and handling over the Mk2, probable disaster of a body.

In other words, it’s only a custom tube frame and a lowslung curvy fiberglass body away from being a sweet 1960s-style racing s pecial.

How hard can that be?

glemon > Manwich - now Keto-Friendly 11/21/2019 at 22:09

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It is under 10, and I am sure part out could get you close if not past the asking price, but even in its condition would be a shame to part out, all the parts or there, I think it would run without too much.

glemon > SBA Thanks You For All The Fish 11/21/2019 at 22:11

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My first text when I got out there was, “will the do g eat me if I get out of the car?" Yes, it was son of Cujo, 100 plus pounds brindle beast.

glemon > RacinBob 11/21/2019 at 22:14

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I appreciate the enthusiasm, but I can't in good conscience give you a star, I love the Jag six, and the engine may be the best thing on the car.

glemon > Distraxi's idea of perfection is a Jagroen 11/21/2019 at 22:32

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Actually one of my many unrealized automotive dreams is building a C type replica......

Distraxi's idea of perfection is a Jagroen > glemon 11/21/2019 at 22:38

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You need to start with a Mk7 then - they share pretty much all the mechanicals with a C Type or XK120, and unlike an XK120 are cost-effective don or cars.

Buying one’s on the top of my Lottery list. From these guys , who along with Lynx are the cream of the C Type replica crowd. Aluminum body, ma de to origi na l drawings, OCD level of attention to detail , a bout the same price as a new F Type.

RacinBob > glemon 11/21/2019 at 23:05

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Can’t you tell when someone is trolling you?.....

glemon > RacinBob 11/21/2019 at 23:11

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Wasn't feeling trolled, and I knew meant in good fun, just had to express my warm tinglys for the Jag six (again) cheers

RacinBob > glemon 11/22/2019 at 07:56

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Cheers too! PS Bondo is just a state of mind. Find someone who is a mud artist and can make it presen ta ble and drive it in the summer!

glemon > RacinBob 11/22/2019 at 09:22

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Yes, I have enjoyed a few cars, including a BMW 2002 a few years back, that I wouldn't have otherwise been able to to afford if I hadn't been able to overlook or overcome the stigma of rust, still drove and looked nice.

RacinBob > glemon 11/22/2019 at 14:06

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If it looks good, and drives good, it is good! I’d take the bondo discount every time!