1975 Jaguar XJ Coupe 6.0 V12
Discussion
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!
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!
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...
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...
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 ) it can be transformed to something even greater.
I wish you well with the project craigjm & look forward to the updates mate
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 ) it can be transformed to something even greater.
I wish you well with the project craigjm & look forward to the updates mate
bomma220 said:
but with foresight & bottle (and a bit of cash ) it can be transformed to something even greater.
I wish you well with the project craigjm & look forward to the updates mate
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 wish you well with the project craigjm & look forward to the updates mate
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.
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
As mentioned the wheels don't do it for me. Good luck with the project.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7TMgIkx40tI
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 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
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.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...
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.
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.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.
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!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 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.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.
I have a strange fetish for number plates!
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