My XJS Make-Over job

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Aug 20, 2013 | 10:48 PM

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gregh

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From: Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada

Latest update and photos, Red XJS convertible still working sweet, We motored 1000 km this weekend, again to NS to see relatives, and take in a Convertibles-Only Car Show & Shine in Yarmouth NS. The car sounds very 12cylinder-ish now with the cats punched out and the mid-mufflers gone. -I'm sure the SS exhaust tips are purely cosmetic, but when toe'd down, she has a real nice growl which gets progressively higher pitched untiol I back off.
I'll attach a couple more shots taken last week.

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Aug 21, 2013 | 03:50 AM

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warrjon

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From: Vic Australia

Looking good Greg. I have never liked red cars but I have grown to love the signal red XJS. Just not as I was painting mine.

That V12 shriek is just awesome, my brother turned up last week in his 67 Shelby GT500 (fabulous sounding) as I was giving mine an Italian tune up and he was awe struck by the sound of the V12

Aug 27, 2013 | 02:08 PM

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dickc

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From: Colville Washington

Our end

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Originally Posted by Doug

Right! Never say "no hurry" or "take your time" to any paint or repair shop. Agree on a schedule and stay on top of the situation. This doesn't have to be adversarial or unreasonable. It's just good business.

Not to be needlessly melodramatic , as we're only talking about a basic re-paint job here, but there are some horror stories out there. I personally know of some cars that have disappeared for *years* at restoration shops.

Cheers
DD

Doug, is there anyone over here on the east side of WA that you recommend???

Dick C.