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Old Jul 7, 2022 | 12:31 PM
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so I ordered one from nice decals. Unfortunately the size proportions meant that if it stayed in the 6.5" length, the letters would only be .5" tall. They were able to stretch the image a bit, so I will now get them in 6.5 by 1.25. Pic looks ok, but will see how it is in real life. Also, the J on this template is not any taller than the other letters, so it won't look quite stock.
Interested to see what you think of it. I got in touch with the guy on FB for one of the originals if he has any left, but if that doesn't work out this could be a good option.
 
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Old Jul 8, 2022 | 09:36 AM
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Ordered one of the originals from the guy on FB, $30 with shipping to the US so not so bad. Still interested to see what the other decals look like when you receive them, definitley a cheaper option for other owners (especially when the originals are long gone).
 
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Old Jul 18, 2022 | 11:40 AM
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Here is the sticker from nice decals



 
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Old Jul 18, 2022 | 12:31 PM
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Not bad. It certainly provides an alternative.
 
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Old Jul 18, 2022 | 01:24 PM
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Yea, definitely an option for when the orginals are long gone, which I guess is now. Thanks for posting.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2022 | 01:28 PM
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Seems they have another option that may be closer

https://nicedecal.com/products/jagua...caAj4UEALw_wcB
 
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Old Jul 20, 2022 | 01:40 PM
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Yea, without the line underneath that looks to be exact.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2022 | 02:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 87LC2
He only wants $900 for the car ..
Its a price of wheels and catalytic converters only.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2022 | 08:15 PM
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Finally got my car back together and installed the OE replacement I received from the guy on FB. Looks great.

 
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Old Jan 15, 2023 | 01:16 PM
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Hi, does this guy still exists? Could you please share his contact?

thanks

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Finally got my car back together and installed the OE replacement I received from the guy on FB. Looks great.
 
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Old Jan 15, 2023 | 03:29 PM
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Hi, does this guy still exists? Could you please share his contact?

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i'm reticent to share someone else's contact info directly without their knowledge and consent but post 13 should give you enough information to contact him as he is still active in that group.
 
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Old Jan 16, 2023 | 05:49 AM
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That looks nice Bensalem, and the info may work for those in need.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2023 | 08:30 AM
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Originally Posted by 87LC2
Thanks @motorcarman , as you said can't find one availabel anywhere...If anyone happens to see this thread and has a source please let me know. I removed the old one for now and that's fine, but would really like to replace it at some point if possible.

Yes @RandyS parts like that are becoming rather scarce and more of these beautiful cars get scrapped every day. There is a semi-local guy with an XJR and a blown motor that he's selling as a parts car. I originally contacted him about the Asteroid wheels on the car but he won't sell them separately. He only wants $900 for the car and thinking more and more that it might be worth it. I really don't need another entire car haning around, but I know I could get some useful parts and probably actually make some money on the car. Still thinking it over...
Probably because it's mess to move the car without wheels
2 years ago I bought asteroid wheels from junkyard for 130$ in very good shape . Take a look on ebay and junkyard if there's near one . I personally prefer impeller wheels you can easily find it the asteroid kinda rare take a look on xk 18 inch wheels looks great
 
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Old Jan 17, 2023 | 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Ken Cantor
i'm reticent to share someone else's contact info directly without their knowledge and consent but post 13 should give you enough information to contact him as he is still active in that group.
i totally understand your concern but if he’s selling something on social media and i’m a jaguar owner willing to buy parts from him, would he really mind if you shared a contact number or email so I can contact him? Sorry I dont have facebook and setting up a whole profile to be accepted to a group for then finding and contact the person seems too complicated.

Maybe you could private message me his contact?

Thanks
 
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Old Jan 17, 2023 | 05:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Billy Jag
i totally understand your concern but if he’s selling something on social media and i’m a jaguar owner willing to buy parts from him, would he really mind if you shared a contact number or email so I can contact him? Sorry I dont have facebook and setting up a whole profile to be accepted to a group for then finding and contact the person seems too complicated.

Maybe you could private message me his contact?

Thanks
I think the difference is that he can control his information on social media and remove it whenever he wants. If it's on other social media or forums where he doesn't control it, it remains "out there" forever, possibly long past his still wanting to be contacted or long past his still selling parts.

Now that I've noted that my concern isn't just current in hesitating to put it on social media, I have sent you his contact information by private message and look forward to hearing how you make out.
 
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Old Jan 17, 2023 | 06:10 PM
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Originally Posted by Ken Cantor
I think the difference is that he can control his information on social media and remove it whenever he wants. If it's on other social media or forums where he doesn't control it, it remains "out there" forever, possibly long past his still wanting to be contacted or long past his still selling parts.

Now that I've noted that my concern isn't just current in hesitating to put it on social media, I have sent you his contact information by private message and look forward to hearing how you make out.
Thanks very much for explaining your valid reason sir! You are completely right and rest assured I won’t post it anywhere public.

i have received the message and fired my query. I will let you know once i hear from him - oddly I could not reply to your direct message, some validation issue with my account I guess, hence replying here to thank you.
 
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