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Hi Gerben,
I do think that somewhere I have a pair of these in good condition. The door cars themselves are not in good condition, as the hardboard has got damp and turned into tissue paper.
Laurence
Mark Thorley I seem to remember being told that the original gear knob on our cars is a really heavy one, for the specific reason of stopping the whole gear lever from vibrating
Laurence
Hi Bob Flint
I’m going to guess it’s a metric thread, but how do you measure it – is it the diameter of the bolt, but how do you determine the thread type, or is there only on pitch (or whatever thread coarseness is measured in).
Laurence
Hi lloyd roberts
How was Silverstone ? I hope there were plenty of folk interested in your Cabriolet – any photos to share ?
Laurence
Hi Mark Thorley and Jon Scales
If you take a look at this photo, the plates are S33 TRU
Any idea’s John Bleasdale on who’s car was used ?
Laurence
Hi Mark Thorley
I think if I followed that approach as one long list for all 4 of my XJS then it might be too scary to start on – to have everything laid out in a “to do” list 🙂
If we just focus on the Cabriolet, the my top item (now the roof is sorted) is to strip the multi colour doorcards and recolour them – the interior was originally red and has been covered (more or less) in Saville Grey). Not certain that the grey is the best colour, but as the seats are of this colour and in reasonable condition I’ll probably go with it.
I want to replace the rear parcel shelf piece, as mine’s not in good condition
I do need to replace the wood veneer – thanks for the suggested items on eBay recently. I’d like these to be in dark wood, to match the steering wheel, but as yet can’t find a set that includes the door pieces (might do this a bit at time).
I have considered replacing the ski-slope tray with a wood/veneer version, but that’s a nice to have rather than need to have.
I’d like to re-chrome the roof assembly, but for now I’ll leave as is – I may next year get a new hood made (but can’t afford at the moment).
Laurence
Hi Nigel Williams
Is this the piece you are seeking
Hi James ,
I do like this photo you’ve added of your two Convertibles
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I’m surprised to see they don’t have the US style quad lights.
Laurence
Hi Norman Thomas
There should be this still on the 3.6 XJ-SC that I’m now breaking for spares – I’ll get someone to take a look for me tomorrow and I will let you know.
Laurence
Hi Allan Dunsford
Does that work like a pay as you go scheme, so you don’t have to register/tax the car for the whole year (and then cancel the tax and get a refund for the months you don’t use – at less the monthly payment you paid to the Government).
Laurence
Thanks Jon Scales ( @jonscales ) – I have updated the Event Calendar details accordingly 🙂
Click Here to view and register
Laurence
Thanks Jon Scales ( @jonscales ), with ideas like that we should be able to do a variety of vists/activities.
My thoughts are :
1/ Easter being 1st April is probably too early, weather wise – I don’t fancy a rough sea crossing 🙂
2/ Bank Holiday weekend 5th – 7th May works best for me
3/ I’m wary that price increases and possibly road restrictions might impact our long weekend.Laurence
Have you got some replacement veneer Mark Thorley ( @m164 ) ?
Are you using heat resistant glue – just thinking of things getting hot in direct sun !
I’m really interested in the lacquer stage – I’ve some pieces where the veneer is good but the lacquer has pealed off.
Laurence
Jon Scales ( @jonscales ) and Mark Thorley ( @m164 ) I think this is a great idea, and I’m up for it.
I’ve created an Event in the Event Calendar Here where members can register their interest and comment.
Laurence