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  1. 17th January 2019, 03:44 PM #51
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    Quote Originally Posted by Homestar View Post
    I’m sure there is more than one other member here that likes other British iron, other than just Land Rovers. Well I’m certainly one of those and last week I went and did something about it. Always had a soft spot for Jags and was looking for something comfortable to drive on Sunny weekends when the fancy takes me.

    To that end, (And letting the cat out of the bag a bit early) the below vehicle will be in my garage by this time next week. The current owner is getting a RWC on it this week, and final transaction will take place after this.

    It it is a 1977 Series II - LWB, 4.6 6 Cylinder. Drives extremely well, 42,000km on the clock - yep - and verifiable. Original paint, interior, engine, everything. Just have to wait now which is killing me... What have I done...

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    What a lovely jag, well done What have I done...
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  2. 17th January 2019, 03:51 PM #52
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    Hanging out for the report on the trip home!
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  3. 17th January 2019, 04:39 PM #53
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    Quote Originally Posted by donh54 View Post
    Hanging out for the report on the trip home!
    You and me both! It's ready waiting for me now - with RWC but I can't get there until tomorrow night!!! Son is working late tonight...
    If you need to contact me please email homestarrunnerau@gmail.com - thanks - Gav.
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  4. 17th January 2019, 05:32 PM #54
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    Quote Originally Posted by theelms66 View Post
    Had a series II v12 in my earlier years. Drank unbelievably. So decided to drop in the mild (mmm) 350 sbc and t400 tranny. Left everything else stock hub caps , exhaust tips etc. But boy did it up a smile on my dial when I'd leave my follow motorists at the lights.
    I did several Chev conversions in the 80's when I had a small machine shop. 2 x 350, 1 x HiPo 327 ex a ski racer, 1 x Chrysler 340 to TA spec, and 1 x Chrysler Hemi 6 265. All used TH400 transmissions. The Hemi 6 was a good swap. Smaller and much lighter than the Jag 6. Emission control camshaft chucked away, Rochester 4 barrel, split headers from a CM. Usual head cleanout. Around 280-300 hp. Went very well. All of these were so much lighter than the Jag engine the power steering was disconnected. The Jaguar engine is quite bulky and heavy.
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  5. 17th January 2019, 05:46 PM #55
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    The 265 Hemi sounds like a better idea than a 350 Chev IMO. Great engine.
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    You should swing by Wandong on your way home....
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    Quote Originally Posted by grey_ghost View Post
    You should swing by Wandong on your way home....
    As much as I'd like to do that - not sure Wandong is 'The most direct route' from where it is now to home - which the permit specifies.

    Could always tell Mr Plod that it doesn't have GPS so I got lost...
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    Nice looking bus you picked up Gav.
    A few of my mates have owned them over the years and they have brilliant braking and handling.

    Cheers, Mick.
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    24 hours to go... I'm dying here....
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    You and me both! I feel like a surrogate mother! NFIW!?
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