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tangerine3
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Hello From A New Member

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After a warm welcome from Darren via the post and email, I thought it was about time to introduce myself.
Based in Berkshire, I truly love cars and motorbikes, as well as pretty much anything with an engine/automotive/transportation.

I recently acquired a '74 Interceptor MkIII from my Dad, who has lost interest in having it restored, hence I've taken the plunge and bought it from him.
He bought it the day before black Wednesday and it hadn't been taxed since mid-1984, however since 1991 it's had intermittent chassis, body and engine restoration at various well known specialists.

In the last five years the body and inner panels were restored, but not fully prepared from a paint perspective, plus the interior needs recolonising/sheepskin replacing and new carpets to be fitted.
I also need to get the engine running and serviced, along with a brake refurbishment, a new exhaust system and sorting the electrics and air con.
Once she has an MOT I'll have her painted and then get the interior done, hopefully in time for next summer (aiming to be at the Silverstone Classic!).

Looking forward to becoming an active member of the club and attending upcoming events, even though my own Jensen is in the process of being brought back to life. :D

Sam
‘74 Interceptor MkIII (under restoration)
‘90 Volvo 480ES
‘17 VW Golf R
‘16 Triumph Thruxton R
‘84 Kawasaki Ninja/GPZ900R A1
David Devine
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Hi Sam

We meet at The Novello on the Bath Rd on the 1st Thursday of the month normally. But not next month as we are having our Xmas dinner on Sat 9th.

Hope to see you at one of our monthly meets.

Dave
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Kevin Birch
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Welcome Sam, plenty of knowledge,advice and tips in this club to help you along, just ask. Any photos of it?
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Welcome to the land of the crazy owners.. A Jensen is a way of life and not just a hobby,, When using your car you will find many many people will like to talk you, at all type of places, super markets, petrol garage, pub car park.. You didn't know you knew so many people.. All part of being a Jensen Owner and great fun..

Hope to see you in the summer months
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tangerine3
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Thanks guys, will aim for a Novello visit in Jan and/or Feb as pretty close to me in Windsor.

I’ll get some photos sorted ASAP as I’ve not managed to get any decent shots yet, maybe we have one buried somewhere in a family album from the 90s!

Crazy, knowledgeable, helpful, way of life owners sound just about ideal as members and pretty much in line with my natural mindset, so I’m already hoping I’ll fit right in.....

I’ve currently got a mint Volvo 480ES and a couple of interesting bikes, however I’m expecting the Jensen to be on another level of attention grabbing status!
‘74 Interceptor MkIII (under restoration)
‘90 Volvo 480ES
‘17 VW Golf R
‘16 Triumph Thruxton R
‘84 Kawasaki Ninja/GPZ900R A1
Mark1Stu
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Ah ha! Another Volvo owner.

You're going to fit in nicely round here.

Welcome to the Jensen fold.
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Martin R
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"Interesting bikes"? Please do tell more - (as a fellow biker) :D
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Sheila J
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Hi Sam,

Just to say welcome and to mention that if you need manuals/wiring diagrams they are all available through the website - just click on Club Shop.
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tangerine3
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Thanks for the welcome Stu, do we have many classic Volvo owners in the club?!

I have an ‘84 Kawasaki GPZ900r (US spec Ninja) and a 2016 Triumph Thruxton R (mildly customised).
What do you ride Martin and do you have bike in the UK and Oz?

Great to know those resources are available Sheila, will be very useful! :D
‘74 Interceptor MkIII (under restoration)
‘90 Volvo 480ES
‘17 VW Golf R
‘16 Triumph Thruxton R
‘84 Kawasaki Ninja/GPZ900R A1
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Welcome Sam - I'm a relative newbie so to speak joining about 3 years ago, some have been members 10 - 20 + years. You will meet many new friends and some interesting characters along the way. Cheers Steve
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tangerine3 wrote:I have an ‘84 Kawasaki GPZ900r (US spec Ninja) and a 2016 Triumph Thruxton R (mildly customised).
2001 bog standard Triumph Bonneville here :D

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Grant
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Hi and welcome to the Forum Sam :P
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Are those your new 40" rims in the background Grant, they'll look good once you get them chromed :lol:
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tangerine3 wrote: I have an ‘84 Kawasaki GPZ900r (US spec Ninja) and a 2016 Triumph Thruxton R (mildly customised).
What do you ride Martin and do you have bike in the UK and Oz?
Nice!
I have a 2005 Triumph Speed Triple 1050 (from new), a 2007 Royal Enfield Bullet 500 (always puts a smile on my face) and a 1971 Norton Commando 750 (childhood dream bike), all in the UK.
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tangerine3
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Awesome photos thanks for posting, we clearly all have impeccable taste!

There are so many parallels I’m seeing across the club already....

So Volvos are clearly a common connection (my Dad had a 264GLE, 265GLE and C70, I’ve had a 345GL, a C70 and now a 480ES), my Dad had a red and white RD400 when I was a kid, my Grandad had a ‘66 and then a ‘76 VX4/90 and now I’ve got a Jensen. :D

Grant that Jensen of yours is pure inspiration for sure, where did you have those wheels made? :o
‘74 Interceptor MkIII (under restoration)
‘90 Volvo 480ES
‘17 VW Golf R
‘16 Triumph Thruxton R
‘84 Kawasaki Ninja/GPZ900R A1
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