1975 Jaguar XJ Coupe 6.0 V12

1975 Jaguar XJ Coupe 6.0 V12

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TVRJAS

2,391 posts

128 months

Saturday 13th February 2016
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Beautiful.

bomma220

14,452 posts

124 months

Sunday 14th February 2016
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I keep looking at the photo's - it's nearing the top of my 'if I could only ever own one more car' list!

Does it really need a respray / colour change? I think it looks fantastic as it is, I do agree about the 'leaper' though.

That was an awesome find & purchase of such a rare beast, you must feel like a bloke run over by a train - chuffed to bits! smile

craigjm

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17,907 posts

199 months

Sunday 14th February 2016
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I have never liked the vinyl roofs Bomma so that is coming off and unfortunately even with knowledge of what paint it is the finish to get the roof right and the cost means I might as well spray it whatever colour I like. I just think they look more progressive without the vinyl and it's not the original roof it's some cheap kit so it's lumpy and thicker in some areas than it is in others. Time for it to go.

Leaders are just wrong for this model I think and it's a cheap one too so it's lost it's chrome and going rusty

I'm going to retain the series 2 bumpers though and have them rechromed when I do the paint and stuff. A few have been upgraded to series three bumpers but not sure it works, same with the door handles. Both shows on the car linked

http://milesclassic.co.uk/cars/daimler-sovereign-4...







bomma220

14,452 posts

124 months

Sunday 14th February 2016
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No, I wouldn't go with the Series 3 look myself. I know you're planning a number of (very sensible, IMO) upgrades &

mod's but I would go with keeping originality as far as possible.

I've looked at the pic's again (!) & I think you're spot on with binning the vinyl roof. I think it's one of those things when

you see such a splendid beast your first reaction is 'why would you want to change it?' but with foresight & bottle

(and a bit of cash biggrin) it can be transformed to something even greater.

I wish you well with the project craigjm & look forward to the updates mate beer

DocJock

8,341 posts

239 months

Sunday 14th February 2016
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This looks like it's going to be a beauty...

stuttgartmetal

8,108 posts

215 months

Sunday 14th February 2016
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Steed it.

craigjm

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17,907 posts

199 months

Sunday 14th February 2016
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bomma220 said:
but with foresight & bottle (and a bit of cash biggrin) it can be transformed to something even greater.

I wish you well with the project craigjm & look forward to the updates mate beer
Cheers that's what I am hoping. I will be mulling some stuff over in this thread but the big changes start from May.

I don't mind what I spend on it because I don't plan on selling it. I've always wanted one and either for it to be 100% original or be my own subtle reimagining for modern roads. This one lends itself perfectly to the latter.

craigjm

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17,907 posts

199 months

Sunday 14th February 2016
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stuttgartmetal said:
Steed it.
No way that body kit is hideous not to mention it would no longer fit with the rear modifications already made. I think that kit only works if you can run it without bumpers like the race cars

mak250300

111 posts

101 months

Sunday 14th February 2016
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Such a lovely looking thing. I remember watching Harry Metcalfes video on You Tube and thought it was a wonderful thing.

As mentioned the wheels don't do it for me. Good luck with the project.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TMgIkx40tI

craigjm

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17,907 posts

199 months

Sunday 14th February 2016
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mak250300 said:
I tried to find out what Harry has done with his because he did say he was going to follow up but no such luck yet

anonymous-user

53 months

Sunday 14th February 2016
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Love it, what a great base for a project. Leaper, wheels and vinyl roof have to go I agree.

How about de-chroming it..... I think it would look epic with the right wheels!

craigjm

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17,907 posts

199 months

Sunday 14th February 2016
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cb1965 said:
How about de-chroming it..... I think it would look epic with the right wheels!
I have thought about that but I want to keep the bumpers and door handles and mirrors etc. If i decrhromed the rest of it I think I would have to take it all away like this -



Dont fancy it though

P5BNij

15,763 posts

105 months

Sunday 14th February 2016
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craigjm said:
I have never liked the vinyl roofs Bomma so that is coming off and unfortunately even with knowledge of what paint it is the finish to get the roof right and the cost means I might as well spray it whatever colour I like. I just think they look more progressive without the vinyl and it's not the original roof it's some cheap kit so it's lumpy and thicker in some areas than it is in others. Time for it to go.

Leaders are just wrong for this model I think and it's a cheap one too so it's lost it's chrome and going rusty

I'm going to retain the series 2 bumpers though and have them rechromed when I do the paint and stuff. A few have been upgraded to series three bumpers but not sure it works, same with the door handles. Both shows on the car linked

http://milesclassic.co.uk/cars/daimler-sovereign-4...
If you're definitely ditching the vinyl roof but keeping the chrome bumpers and going for a complete colour change I'd go for something dark, like a very deep racing green (maybe even metallic at that), a midnight-ish dark blue or possibly black. With the other mods you have in mind I think these colours would work very well. I'd add a bit more retro (I hate the word but it fits!) detail by fitting some period raised digit / reflective yellow and white plates, rather than the flat reflective modern sort, they would give a nice bit of relief to the overall monotone look of the car. I'd also go with a set of bespoke Kents.

Blimey, 'ark at me getting all OCD over someone else's car...! Best of luck, it sounds like a great project and I'm looking forward to the updates.

CharlesdeGaulle

26,082 posts

179 months

Sunday 14th February 2016
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craigjm said:


Dont fancy it though
I'm glad you said that.

I love your car, and admire what you're planning to do, but I'm glad it's not chasing the look of that black car.

craigjm

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17,907 posts

199 months

Sunday 14th February 2016
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CharlesdeGaulle said:
I'm glad you said that.

I love your car, and admire what you're planning to do, but I'm glad it's not chasing the look of that black car.
I think they suit the chrome so its staying

craigjm

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17,907 posts

199 months

Sunday 14th February 2016
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P5BNij said:
If you're definitely ditching the vinyl roof but keeping the chrome bumpers and going for a complete colour change I'd go for something dark, like a very deep racing green (maybe even metallic at that), a midnight-ish dark blue or possibly black. With the other mods you have in mind I think these colours would work very well. I'd add a bit more retro (I hate the word but it fits!) detail by fitting some period raised digit / reflective yellow and white plates, rather than the flat reflective modern sort, they would give a nice bit of relief to the overall monotone look of the car. I'd also go with a set of bespoke Kents.

Blimey, 'ark at me getting all OCD over someone else's car...! Best of luck, it sounds like a great project and I'm looking forward to the updates.
It will be a darker colour. Im a bit gutted that its an October 75 registration because the law now allows you to use black and silver plates up to Jan 75 and I would quite like that. The period pressed metal might be a good idea though.

Janluke

2,551 posts

157 months

Sunday 14th February 2016
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I keep coming back and looking at it :-)
I know you have all sorts of plans but I love it as is. I'll be watching with interest
I really admire all the guys keeping these beautiful old cars in use

craigjm

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Sunday 14th February 2016
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Janluke said:
I keep coming back and looking at it :-)
I know you have all sorts of plans but I love it as is. I'll be watching with interest
I really admire all the guys keeping these beautiful old cars in use
Thanks! interior definitely needs an overhaul the leather is all split and stitching failing and the seat stuffing needs redoing. Lots of the veneer is chipped away too around the ventilation controls etc. Bizarrely someone who owned it before (and im assuming not long ago) had the boot retrimmed and the the headlining done in alacantara whilst leaving the rest like that!

P5BNij

15,763 posts

105 months

Sunday 14th February 2016
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craigjm said:
P5BNij said:
If you're definitely ditching the vinyl roof but keeping the chrome bumpers and going for a complete colour change I'd go for something dark, like a very deep racing green (maybe even metallic at that), a midnight-ish dark blue or possibly black. With the other mods you have in mind I think these colours would work very well. I'd add a bit more retro (I hate the word but it fits!) detail by fitting some period raised digit / reflective yellow and white plates, rather than the flat reflective modern sort, they would give a nice bit of relief to the overall monotone look of the car. I'd also go with a set of bespoke Kents.

Blimey, 'ark at me getting all OCD over someone else's car...! Best of luck, it sounds like a great project and I'm looking forward to the updates.
It will be a darker colour. Im a bit gutted that its an October 75 registration because the law now allows you to use black and silver plates up to Jan 75 and I would quite like that. The period pressed metal might be a good idea though.
These would be just the ticket, period jobbies which look good on '70s Jags and Daimlers...


I have a strange fetish for number plates!


CharlesdeGaulle

26,082 posts

179 months

Sunday 14th February 2016
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P5BNij said:
I have a strange fetish for number plates!
For posterity!