[Rolling Thunder]

I am the third owner of 3042. 351C, 700 Holley DP, Edelbrock Performer, Open chamber 4bbl heads, Top Loader 4 speed, and of course the Jag torsion bar front suspension and XKE IRS, 3.54 diff.

History as I understand it: Originally built in 1983. 1st owner took his time building car. He and car were transfered around the country several times with the military. Was told he even took it with him overseas. Put about 5K miles on it before rebuilding the engine, then put on another 20K before having a small fender bender (so to speak). Insurance ponied up for a new body, but he never redid the car.

Sold it cheap in early 2000 to a body shop owner in Raleigh. He reassembled the car and sprayed it Viper GTS Blue with Pearl Stripes. Added all new stainless everything and even redid the interior. Also added Watts link rear uprights. Left the engine alone.

I bought the car in May 2001, brought it to Cincinnati OH, and have been thoroughly enjoying it since.

Great thread,

Keith Hummel