score of the year

[willysrod]

well for me at least......

I went to a pull it yourself junk yard with a friend on last friday just to see what was out there in the sea of late models. well after figuring it was a total loss on a wasted day looking for 5 speed trannys, I spotted a couple early '80's jaguars. so curiosity got the better of me and I asked on the way out how much a xj6 rear end goes for. the lady says $76.00 plus a $10.00 core charge (the last one I paid $200.00 for and traded for a 427 bbc). then to make the find even better it turns out all I had to do was wait till the weekend was over and its 50% off today and wednesday. so my friend and I go back today so he could get some caddy parts and I walked away with a complete '83 jaguar xj6 rear end for $46 and change. for those unfamiliar with these, they have center mounted disc brakes, 4 coil over shocks, and the whole thing is independent. time to get cleaning. oh yeah and there are 2 more in the yard.

 

[donsrods]

I think I would be asking that lady for prices on LOTS of stuff!! How come we don't have pick and pulls like that down here?

Good score, now go get the other 2.

Don

 

[Tripper]

WOW!!!

WOW... now that was a steal!!! Post some fotos when u get it installed!!!

BoB

 

[Gastrick]

Good score willysrod. What are you going to do with that Jag rear?

 

[willysrod]

I would get the others, but I enjoy sleeping inside too much. pictures are a long way away. I need to finish the engine first. looking for 2 500 carbs for the tunnel ram, a cam, lifters, rocker arm assemblies, and other odds and ends.

I have an early '50's 5 window chevy truck I plan the stretch the cab 6'' and use the 427bbc I am building with a turbo 400 (for now), dodge dakota front suspension from industrial chassis (if I don't end up with a full frame from those guys), and the jag rear end. kind of a shinny street rod theme I am going after with this one. I have owned it for almost 10 years and have not really done anything but collect parts and tear it all apart.

 

[RUSTY50F1]

That's a great buy; I'm using the Jag IFS and IRS under my 50f1 They fit perfect. And look great.

 

[maddog]

Hey Willsrod, I just saw 2 500 carbs on Craigslist Los angeles tonight. If I could be of some help, let me know.

Good score on the rearend.

 

[Track-T]

Don, It's over here in O-town. about 10 min. from me.
Come on over anytime...

 

[PA41]

Sweet Deal!

I get a good deal and ejoy it eveytime I see the part--Get that smug, warm N fuzzy inside smile thing. I may enjoy it a little too much..

Some wise man said-- "A young man is always lookin for a good woman. A middle aged man is always looking for a good Deal, and an old man is always looking for a good bowel movement."

I'm a middle/old guy..

PA41

 

[donsrods]

Sweet Deal!

I
Some wise man said-- "A young man is always lookin for a good woman. A middle aged man is always looking for a good Deal, and an old man is always looking for a good bowel movement."

I'm a middle/old guy..

PA41

Does that mean you have a great deal of bowel movement?????


Don

 

[Willowbilly3]

Last one I bought cost me $400 from a yard and I thought that was fair. I would have got them all. If making $700-$800 bothers her....well I won't go there.

 

[willysrod]

there is a swap meet this saturday i thought about bringing this one out and seeing the responce i get out of it. if there is a need then i will supply.