Leaping Jaguar Hood Ornament aftermarket on XJS?
#101
The general Concensus seems to be that everyone hates the position of the 'Leaper' on my Car, every little bit as much as I do!
Though if I go and remove it, never to return, I will be left with a couple of holes in the bonnet, which of course will look even worse than the leaper.
So what I was thinking of doing was replacing it with the 'Growler' from my Scrap Car, so I would have Twin Growlers, instead of just the One.
It might look good or just plain 'blinking awful' but figured that it might be worth a try.
And just before someone suggests it, NO I don't want to swap them around and put the dreaded 'Leaper' on the Front!
So my question is how do I remove the 'Growler' from the 'Scrapper?' because I'm not sure how to remove it.
In some ways it looks like a Collar with a small nut/screw in the middle or is it just a big nut?
I've already got it soaking in 'The Mixture' 50/50 Acetone/ATF@GIF
So how do I undo this mysterious clip?
Any other suggestions in filling the empty holes appreciated but I want to try the double 'Growler' first to see how it looks.
Though if I go and remove it, never to return, I will be left with a couple of holes in the bonnet, which of course will look even worse than the leaper.
So what I was thinking of doing was replacing it with the 'Growler' from my Scrap Car, so I would have Twin Growlers, instead of just the One.
It might look good or just plain 'blinking awful' but figured that it might be worth a try.
And just before someone suggests it, NO I don't want to swap them around and put the dreaded 'Leaper' on the Front!
So my question is how do I remove the 'Growler' from the 'Scrapper?' because I'm not sure how to remove it.
In some ways it looks like a Collar with a small nut/screw in the middle or is it just a big nut?
I've already got it soaking in 'The Mixture' 50/50 Acetone/ATF@GIF
So how do I undo this mysterious clip?
Any other suggestions in filling the empty holes appreciated but I want to try the double 'Growler' first to see how it looks.
#102
Just undo that tiny bolt in the middle of that big spacer. It will lift off. The other little hole is a locating one, so the growler cannot turn.
In the end, the leaper removal will be a bonnet welded patch underneath, fill and respray job. But you could Pull the leaper and epoxy a patch underneath and fill it, and rattle can a white over it. Surprising how fast I get used to these little paint bodges on mine!
Two growlers = yuk ! (Just my opinion!). But fix the mechanics first is my motto ...
Greg
In the end, the leaper removal will be a bonnet welded patch underneath, fill and respray job. But you could Pull the leaper and epoxy a patch underneath and fill it, and rattle can a white over it. Surprising how fast I get used to these little paint bodges on mine!
Two growlers = yuk ! (Just my opinion!). But fix the mechanics first is my motto ...
Greg
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orangeblossom (11-04-2014)
#103
Seems to me that those that have a leaper on the hood, like them. Those that do not have a leaper do not like them. Odd, to say the least. Just human nature I suppose.
In my opinion, the small chrome leaper looks absolutely fine on the XJS hood. It is spring mounted so no stray pedestrian will get speared. A person would think we were discussing add-ons to a Mercedes Gull Wing or a Rolls Royce. These old XJS cars are almost worthless in the collector car world. Not even worth discussing.
Cheers, RagJag
In my opinion, the small chrome leaper looks absolutely fine on the XJS hood. It is spring mounted so no stray pedestrian will get speared. A person would think we were discussing add-ons to a Mercedes Gull Wing or a Rolls Royce. These old XJS cars are almost worthless in the collector car world. Not even worth discussing.
Cheers, RagJag
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What's odd about it? Would you expect someone who does not like the leaper to install one?
In my opinion, the small chrome leaper looks absolutely fine on the XJS hood. It is spring mounted so no stray pedestrian will get speared. A person would think we were discussing add-ons to a Mercedes Gull Wing or a Rolls Royce. These old XJS cars are almost worthless in the collector car world. Not even worth discussing.
Not sure what you are driving at. Are you saying opinion of the leaper should be dictated by market value of the car?
If you like the leaper is doesn't matter if the car is worth $1000 or $100,000
If you don't like the leaper it doesn't matter if the car is worth $1000 or $100,000
Cheers
DD
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#105
What's odd about it? Would you expect someone who does not like the leaper to install one?
Not sure what you are driving at. Are you saying opinion of the leaper should be dictated by market value of the car?
If you like the leaper is doesn't matter if the car is worth $1000 or $100,000
If you don't like the leaper it doesn't matter if the car is worth $1000 or $100,000
Cheers
DD
Not sure what you are driving at. Are you saying opinion of the leaper should be dictated by market value of the car?
If you like the leaper is doesn't matter if the car is worth $1000 or $100,000
If you don't like the leaper it doesn't matter if the car is worth $1000 or $100,000
Cheers
DD
You basically love the 'Leaper' or you don't and it just seems to look so out of place on the bonnet/hood of an XJS.
If Jaguar thought any different, then they would have probably fitted them during production.
#106
Seems to me that those that have a leaper on the hood, like them. Those that do not have a leaper do not like them. Odd, to say the least. Just human nature I suppose.
In my opinion, the small chrome leaper looks absolutely fine on the XJS hood. It is spring mounted so no stray pedestrian will get speared. A person would think we were discussing add-ons to a Mercedes Gull Wing or a Rolls Royce. These old XJS cars are almost worthless in the collector car world. Not even worth discussing.
Cheers, RagJag
In my opinion, the small chrome leaper looks absolutely fine on the XJS hood. It is spring mounted so no stray pedestrian will get speared. A person would think we were discussing add-ons to a Mercedes Gull Wing or a Rolls Royce. These old XJS cars are almost worthless in the collector car world. Not even worth discussing.
Cheers, RagJag
#107
Just undo that tiny bolt in the middle of that big spacer. It will lift off. The other little hole is a locating one, so the growler cannot turn.
In the end, the leaper removal will be a bonnet welded patch underneath, fill and respray job. But you could Pull the leaper and epoxy a patch underneath and fill it, and rattle can a white over it. Surprising how fast I get used to these little paint bodges on mine!
Two growlers = yuk ! (Just my opinion!). But fix the mechanics first is my motto ...
Greg
In the end, the leaper removal will be a bonnet welded patch underneath, fill and respray job. But you could Pull the leaper and epoxy a patch underneath and fill it, and rattle can a white over it. Surprising how fast I get used to these little paint bodges on mine!
Two growlers = yuk ! (Just my opinion!). But fix the mechanics first is my motto ...
Greg
Thanks
Now I know how to remove it, I'll get on and do it and though I know you are almost certainly right how 'naf' it will look, its only a temporary measure until I or somebody else comes up with a better idea.
A bodged up re-spray done by me, could well look even worse.
Though not by much!
#108
OB, get yourself a couple of these to fill the holes left behind. You could even spray to match your cars colour as close as possible
Hole Plugs - Plug Buttons : Apex Fasteners
Hole Plugs - Plug Buttons : Apex Fasteners
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#109
would love to find a growler to replace the leaper...
at Halloween I might as well have snoopy on his doghouse sopwith camel
thanks
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#111
OB, get yourself a couple of these to fill the holes left behind. You could even spray to match your cars colour as close as possible
Hole Plugs - Plug Buttons : Apex Fasteners
Hole Plugs - Plug Buttons : Apex Fasteners
A Brilliant piece of lateral thinking, that is only rivaled by those fastners themselves.
The mixture worked the Magic and I've managed to get the 'Growler' off the 'Scrapper' which has even got the rubber sealing washer underneath.
The dreaded 'Leaper' is still on the Car but its too dark now to see what I am doing, so not really sure how many or what kind of holes I will find.
If the 'Growler' will fit I'll post a pic to see what you guys think but the button idea could well look even better.
#112
Orangeblossom, I have not read the entire thread, but I bet I could summarize it pretty accurately
I am firmly in the camp of 'leaper has no place on the XJS'.
Here are the two most sensible options as I see it:
1. Remove the leaper and have the holes filled in, and paint blended.
2. Find a bonnet same color as yours and swap them.
I am firmly in the camp of 'leaper has no place on the XJS'.
Here are the two most sensible options as I see it:
1. Remove the leaper and have the holes filled in, and paint blended.
2. Find a bonnet same color as yours and swap them.
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#113
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#114
Guys
just got word back from the jag spares dealer in Oz.
He can offer me both for a pretty good price and Im already ordering some stuff off him so thought to included in the one shipment.
I was thinking of getting both.
What do you think would suit my 1985 HE which, as per my signature, is Sapphire Blue Metallic?
I'm still confused on this issue....
Going by our previous discussions it would appear if the Blue Goose was American it would be the Black Growler badge, and gold if she was a red painted car.
But....i found out she used to orginally have the bronze badge. Now...is the bronze just a dirty gold, or was their literaly a GOLD on AND a BRONZE one?
Sorry if we already covered this. I'm still confused on the matter lol and I guess it is preference as we say at the end of the day.
Thoughts? Input?
just got word back from the jag spares dealer in Oz.
He can offer me both for a pretty good price and Im already ordering some stuff off him so thought to included in the one shipment.
I was thinking of getting both.
What do you think would suit my 1985 HE which, as per my signature, is Sapphire Blue Metallic?
I'm still confused on this issue....
Going by our previous discussions it would appear if the Blue Goose was American it would be the Black Growler badge, and gold if she was a red painted car.
But....i found out she used to orginally have the bronze badge. Now...is the bronze just a dirty gold, or was their literaly a GOLD on AND a BRONZE one?
Sorry if we already covered this. I'm still confused on the matter lol and I guess it is preference as we say at the end of the day.
Thoughts? Input?
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#115
Hmmm ... wonder if JCNA would assess points for the extra hole in Orange Blossom's hood even if patched because no XJS ever left Brown's Lane with such a hole.
Accessories, or at least common accessories ought to be accepted as being "authentic for period" at the very least. Without that, it would be like assessing points against
an MGB or TR6 for having the very common and well known luggage rack on the
trunk lid.
Accessories, or at least common accessories ought to be accepted as being "authentic for period" at the very least. Without that, it would be like assessing points against
an MGB or TR6 for having the very common and well known luggage rack on the
trunk lid.
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#116
Greg
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#117
Orangeblossom, I have not read the entire thread, but I bet I could summarize it pretty accurately
I am firmly in the camp of 'leaper has no place on the XJS'.
Here are the two most sensible options as I see it:
1. Remove the leaper and have the holes filled in, and paint blended.
2. Find a bonnet same color as yours and swap them.
I am firmly in the camp of 'leaper has no place on the XJS'.
Here are the two most sensible options as I see it:
1. Remove the leaper and have the holes filled in, and paint blended.
2. Find a bonnet same color as yours and swap them.
I really hate that thing!
Where it has been bolted on mine, it tends to make the bonnet/hood look higher in the middle and takes away from those lovely long sweeping lines.
It does look like a pro-job though, as if it was done to order by the Dealership. (though no excuse for spoiling the look of a great car)
The GF's Dad reckons that he can Mig Weld the hole up and grind it down so I won't know that it was there but I think I'd like to leave that option open till the Summer, when I can paint it under ideal conditions.
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#119
Hmmm ... wonder if JCNA would assess points for the extra hole in Orange Blossom's hood even if patched because no XJS ever left Brown's Lane with such a hole.
Accessories, or at least common accessories ought to be accepted as being "authentic for period" at the very least. Without that, it would be like assessing points against
an MGB or TR6 for having the very common and well known luggage rack on the
trunk lid.
Accessories, or at least common accessories ought to be accepted as being "authentic for period" at the very least. Without that, it would be like assessing points against
an MGB or TR6 for having the very common and well known luggage rack on the
trunk lid.
Last edited by orangeblossom; 11-05-2014 at 04:40 PM.
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#120
Regards
David
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