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1976 Series 2 XJ6 Bumper help.

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Old Aug 23, 2015 | 05:58 AM
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Hi there,

I recently bought this car, I have looked around the interweb and cant for the life of me find anything relating to this bumper, can anyone shed any light on it, also has matching rear.


 
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Old Aug 23, 2015 | 06:32 AM
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The front bumper pictured appears to be a modified xj40 bumper. This is a old hot rodders trick...to take a bumper from another model and adapt it for a unique look. I have seen this done one other time.
 
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Old Aug 23, 2015 | 06:56 AM
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Could be an aftermarket body kit.......this is an example there appear to be a few types.


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Old Aug 23, 2015 | 07:20 AM
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Nice looking car Peter.
I bet that initial 800 meter drive won you over.

Oh,and the bonnet isn't latched fully on the right!
 
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Old Aug 23, 2015 | 07:30 AM
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I drove it round the block and then bought it, in in the dark with no idea what condition it was in.
 
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Old Aug 23, 2015 | 07:47 AM
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Originally Posted by MrMellor
I drove it round the block and then bought it, in in the dark with no idea what condition it was in.
Is there any other way to buy a classic?
I drove mine 200 meters up the road and back(it was unregistered). But it was daylight and I was blinded by the beauty. It just won me over.
 
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Old Aug 23, 2015 | 09:02 AM
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Hello, Pete, and Welcome to our playroom.

So that's the car that wouldn't pull the on-ramp. Isn't it amazing how these kitties respond to just a little TLC!

I think I drove mine to the end of the guy's driveway before I was smitten. It was a long driveway but still............
No, that's not right. I was smitten when I sat in that leather seat. I made the drive merely to satisfy husband.
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