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Jeff Chandler- "Last fall we were talking about a bonnet support or stay system that would hold the hood open at a wider angle. After a lot of hours and prototypes to get the geometry just right I have a new design you might like. Here are the benefits to the XJ6 owner"
1) 15 minutes to install
2) Completely reversible
3) Securely holds the hood open at the maximum angle allowed by the hinges
4) Very easy to operate
The factory hood stay design holds the hood open at 34" measured at the corner of the hood. This new design holds the hood open at 50" a 47% increase.
See demonstration by, Jeff the inventor @
Jaguar XJ6 Hood Support - New and Improved - YouTube
Machining for a low volume project will be 8 to 13 Business days, as they will fit it in between normal work. So, I will Commit to 20 sets and probably use e-bay to list, as I have already account. Will notify Forum Members one week in advance of listing date and time, so can honor those that have committed in advance.
Regards David McElroy
Current estimate: $29 SS machined links, $6 hardware +$5 shipping & handling = $40
Last edited by David84XJ6; May 28, 2019 at 08:39 PM.
I will post instructions on how to purchase on the forum, once I have received and inspected machined parts (~ mid-June). With your message you have reserved a unit. 13 of the 20 units have been reserved. I will honor check, PayPal or E-bay for Forum Members before I open it up on E-bay to general public. Thank you for your interest. Best Rgds David
Last edited by David84XJ6; Jun 1, 2019 at 06:57 PM.
All in International Price for New and Improved XJ6 Bonnet Stay $62.00 including shipping.
Very costly postage: Alternative approach:
If there is interest in Southern Hemisphere, I could ship 5 sets of machined parts only in one box for same postage. All hardware should be found locally at a reasonable hardware store. 5 sets machined parts only, including Flat Rate International shipping (tracking - Insured - 5-6 days) = $175 ... $35 ea. Final distribution by mail or at favorite local Pub.
I will be sending how to order information to all who are on reserved list, the week of June 17th. I will need full ship to address with payment. (Check or PayPal)
I don't want to take any funds until I have received and inspected the machined parts. Once all member units are shipped, I will open it up on E-bay.
You can send a Forum Private Message with your Shipping Address now, so it won't be a bottle-neck, when parts are ready.
The XJ6 New and Improved Bonnet Stay units are back from machine shop ready to ship.
Purchase Instructions:
Payment can be by US or Canadian Check (personal or bank)
Send to:
David McElroy
1960 Moss Beach Ct.
Grover Beach, CA 93433
Or by PayPal
To: E-mail Address once you are logged in to PayPal { davmcelroy@cs.com }
If you use PayPal, please send your address to me via “ Forum Private E-mail” and include reference number from PayPal confirmation of money sent, so I can acknowledge receipt.
Pricing for New Bonnet Stay with priority shipping included:
Domestic $43 US International $62 US ($84 Canadian)
Hardware, Assembly Drawing and Installation Instructions will come with Stay
Once all forum members, who committed early, have had their units shipped, any remaining units will be listed on E-bay at $57 Domestic and $76 international.
Thank you for your support of Jeff’s useful invention
All Forum Members
11 units have shipped and 7 installations reported
Based on feedback, I have updated
Installation instructions and Assembly Drawing, that are attached for you files
Also about 50% are reporting the necessity of cutting a notch in the plastic top bumper covering where the hinge arm touches Plastic at full open.
See picture
