XJ6 & XJ12 Series I, II & III 1968-1992

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Old Jul 15, 2015 | 10:31 AM
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What about the roadster. Curiousity itching!!!
 
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Old Jul 19, 2015 | 02:59 PM
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Old Jul 19, 2015 | 03:16 PM
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i see you deleted the side markers, i did too! really cleans up the lines!!
 
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Old Jul 23, 2015 | 12:04 PM
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Any new updates on this yet?
 
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Old Jul 23, 2015 | 06:06 PM
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No really. Way too humid to paint, so block sanding is what the shop is doing right now. Im in the process of rebuilding the 700r4 and getting the engine to fire. should be interesting.
 
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Old Jul 23, 2015 | 09:51 PM
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Where did you get the front valance from? Are the hinges modified or simply.behind it??
 
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Old Jul 24, 2015 | 11:15 AM
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I want my XJ painted by her. She does Rolls Royce too.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2015 | 01:00 PM
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Not too bad. Kinda skinny, though!!


Carl
 
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Old Jul 24, 2015 | 02:37 PM
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Cal/OSHA would have a field day in that shop!
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Old Jul 24, 2015 | 05:47 PM
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ha ha! not too bad says Carl.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2015 | 08:07 AM
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Old Jul 29, 2015 | 10:07 AM
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Car should be painted by mid september! its too humid here to paint right now so the body shop is waiting for better days.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2015 | 07:42 AM
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And your patience is rewarded


 
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Old Sep 9, 2015 | 07:46 AM
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Oooooohhh. Naked car ****! I like it!
 
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Old Sep 9, 2015 | 08:17 AM
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Wow, very sharp. Post more photos when you get the chance. Looks like you deleted the unused filler cap also along with the side markers. Clean lines.
 
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Old Sep 9, 2015 | 08:41 AM
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Very nice


Cheers
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Old Sep 9, 2015 | 09:23 AM
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Oh, Wow!!
That's nuthin short of Stunning!
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Old Sep 9, 2015 | 10:16 AM
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Amazing craftsmanship!!! But, just too purty to touch!!!


1. Using both fillers would have been interesting. I kinda like that feature on our cars.
Even if it is a bit of extra trouble to tank up. Fill one tank, do a pirouette around the back with the nozzle up to do the other. reverse, when done!!


2. Picky me: I see no provision for senders for the fuel guage?


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Old Sep 9, 2015 | 12:27 PM
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thanks guys, its really been a rollercoaster with the bodyshop, but im glad to have it done. and ya the tank doesnt have a fuel sender, ill have to figure out a new way to keep an eye on the level. should be home tomorrow morning so more pictures then
 
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Old Sep 9, 2015 | 02:08 PM
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Ooooo now this is the sort of thread I like !!!!!!!!
 
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