Laurence Jones

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  • in reply to: 14th September – Jaguars at the Castle #20546
    Laurence Jones
      @laurence_admin

      Hi,

      The weather forecast for this Sunday at Warwick, according to the BBC Weather App, is that it won’t be hot and sunny.

      But then, weather forecasts accuracy in England do tend to be hit and miss

      I’m booked to go, taking my 4 litre XJS Convertible.

      Hope to see as many of our Club members there as can possibly make it

      Cheers,

      Laurence

      in reply to: Replace rear screen in Cabriolet Hood #20543
      Laurence Jones
        @laurence_admin

        Hi Kevin,

        I’ve actually taken the hood roof off my Cabriolet at the moment (have sent the mechanism off to get it re-chromed), so it wouldn’t be too much of a challenge to post it across to Ireland for the work to be done.

        Hopefully it will work out for you and if he’s reasonably priced I’m sure he’ll get plenty of repeat business (not just mine but others are seeking to do this).

        Laurence

         

        in reply to: Replace rear screen in Cabriolet Hood #20541
        Laurence Jones
          @laurence_admin

          Hi Kevin,

          No, I’ve not been successful in my quest, though I’ve contacted quite a lot of places.

          I’ve found a couple of places that will replace the whole hood and screen (at a cost) but I was trying to avoid that as the hood itself is in reasonable condition.

          Please let me know how you get on

           

          Laurence

          in reply to: Replace rear screen in Cabriolet Hood #20532
          Laurence Jones
            @laurence_admin

            Hi John,

            I still have not found anyone who can replace the screen for me (other than the complete hood and screen), but have taken the hood off my car to see what is involved myself – I will let you know how I get on

            Removing the hood is not that difficult.  You basically undo the 4 hex bolts (2 each side) that hold the chrome roof assembly in place and the hex bolts located round the base of the hood itself (across the boot) and it all lifts off

             

            Laurence

            in reply to: Still Looking #20531
            Laurence Jones
              @laurence_admin

              Hi Nick

              I’ve sent you a personal email, as I am selling my 1985 Jaguar XJ-SC 3.6 litre Cabriolet (next step in my downsizing from 5 XJS to just 2 – a convertible and a cabriolet)

              Cheers,

              Laurence

              in reply to: Where is the SHOP #20520
              Laurence Jones
                @laurence_admin

                Hi Rod,

                I disbanded the Shop because it was costing me money to run – I get no sponsorship, only the odd donation via the Donate button

                At the moment there are no Targa Top rubber seals or the Rear Window seals left.  I am however considering commissioning some more to be produced, though again this is a big investment and I need to judge production numbers right versus the individual item costs

                I will keep you informed of what my next steps will be

                Laurence

                in reply to: where can I restore soft top and hard top Jaguar XJ-SC #20476
                Laurence Jones
                  @laurence_admin

                  Hi Jean,

                  Thank you again for your suggestions,

                  hopefully I found somebody near me to do the job.

                  I have agree to bring the car in October so that I can enjoy the summertime and then do the job in winter.

                  I hope it will work.

                  kindest regards

                  Marcel

                  in reply to: Jag XJ-SC soft top #20475
                  Laurence Jones
                    @laurence_admin

                    Hi Stefano,

                    I have the same problem, unbelievable but it is 1 year I am trying to find somebody to restore the hard and soft top,  this matter  seems to be a very difficult one.

                    Any way now my car is at Galbiati in Casatenovo , Lecco , a top place for restoring old timers Jaguars, where we made several upgrades on the mechanics and some small body works

                    The job is nearly finished and I want to get  the car for summertime but in October she will go back for soft and hard top revamping.

                    Considering how difficult it was to convince them to do this second part of the job,  maybe having 2 cars to work on  they will be more interested.

                    I understand by your surname that it is possible you are somewhere around north Italy.

                    if you can consider this option as interesting pls let me know so that we can speak with Luca Galbiati about this opportunity

                    If you like you can see my car in members album  .

                    Looking forward

                    kindest regards

                    Marcel Astolfi

                     

                     

                     

                     

                    Laurence Jones
                      @laurence_admin

                      good morning Frank

                      sorry but also this one is not working.

                      I think it is easier when I send somebody to pic up and pay in cash.

                      pls give me your address so that I can ask to one of my driver to come and collect directly at your place. it could probably be next week or latest the week after.

                      thank you

                      kindest regards

                      Marcel

                      Laurence Jones
                        @laurence_admin

                        Hi again Frank

                        Pls. check the IBAN my bank do not accept this IBAN because they say is wrong.

                        Thank you

                        Marcel

                        Laurence Jones
                          @laurence_admin

                          good morning Frank

                          I will proceed now in sending you the money noe:

                          pls. sent to:

                          Marcel Astolfi

                          Cascina Briccola 1 , 22060 Figino Serenza , Como,  Italy

                          thank you

                          kindest regards

                          Marcel

                          Laurence Jones
                            @laurence_admin

                            Hallo Franck

                            so if I understand correctly I have to send you in 250 euros plus 60 euros for transport. for a total of 310 euros .

                            pls. confirm me and give me the bank account where I can send you the money.

                             

                            Laurence Jones
                              @laurence_admin

                              Hi Frank , good afternoon,

                              thank for your prompt replay.

                              I am in Switzerland , can you organize a shipment to my country ??

                              if yes can you make me a quotation, with and without shipment?

                              thank you very much

                              kind regards

                              Marcel

                              Laurence Jones
                                @laurence_admin

                                Good morning Frank

                                my name is Marcel , I am a mender go this club and owner of an XJSC .

                                I lost your offer of the two hard tops.

                                Are they still available ???

                                thank you , best regards

                                Marcel

                                in reply to: where can I restore soft top and hard top Jaguar XJ-SC #20454
                                Laurence Jones
                                  @laurence_admin

                                  Hi Jean,

                                  thank you for your suggestions ,

                                  I am now waiting a feed back, maybe I found the solution.

                                  If not I will ask your contacts in France or Belgium,

                                  I really  want to make my car  come back to a super shape like new.

                                  all the best

                                  Marcel

                                   

                                  in reply to: where can I restore soft top and hard top Jaguar XJ-SC #20452
                                  Laurence Jones
                                    @laurence_admin

                                    Hi Jean,

                                    thank you for your suggestion.

                                    It would be hard for me considering that my car has 2 hard tops plus a soft top and even professions are reluctant to do the job.

                                    more than this I don’t have the age for such an challenge !!!

                                    All the best

                                    in reply to: Website Lock Out #20421
                                    Laurence Jones
                                      @laurence_admin

                                      We also appear to have lost a number of the discussion topics and replies, which might have occurred when I had to restore some of the data  🙁

                                      Laurence

                                      in reply to: Discussion about Kees Hectors’s Car Album : #20391
                                      Laurence Jones
                                        @laurence_admin

                                        Hi Kees,

                                        What a stunning colour, and I love that you have the wheel caps in matching colour.

                                        Laurence

                                        in reply to: XJSC Hard top #20390
                                        Laurence Jones
                                          @laurence_admin

                                          Hello Peter – @PDT1966

                                          There are a number of members who do have the Hard Top so hopefully one or two will respond to your request for information.

                                          Do you know if you have all the necessary catches on the Hard Top itself, and the ones you need on the car – or is this some of the questions you have ?   I did have a hard top when I first had the car (but sold it on), and seem to recall you need to remove the soft top’s mechanism and replace it with a catch, but I stand to be corrected by someone who still has one.

                                          Cheers,

                                          Laurence

                                          in reply to: Cabriolet Targa Panel Mechanism – Info for an Article #20387
                                          Laurence Jones
                                            @laurence_admin

                                            Thanks Jim, I’ll add that to my article notes.

                                            Laurence

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