Defrost vent on upper dash
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Maybe it could be added to this forum in the stickies at the top, so anyone in need in the future can find and use it (that is if you were planning to give it away), so you wouldn’t have to respond to requests in the future.
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I was going to upload it but it's not a file extension that is accepted. I figured that someone smarter than me could take it and make it searchable and usable for the members here.
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How to proceed depends on file size as well as file type. If it's DXF (Drawing Exchange Format for CAD), it can't be uploaded directly but a section could be added to the XK/XKR - 'How To' / DIY Repair & Maintenance sticky with alink to forum MediaFire storage area. Please send me a PM if you want to pursue this.
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https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...enance-227403/
Aaron's DXF file is available for download here:
https://www.mediafire.com/file/7u2re..._Lusk.dxf/file
Seen in a DXF viewer, this is the content:
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Had the left side vent scanned for a 3D printer. Had a guy with a 3D printer make me one. Worked great with one exception - copy was exact duplicate of the "left" side and when I installed the air blows into the cabin not the side window. Not really a problem for me and the dash/vent looks fine.
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Defrost Dash Vent Covers on Upper Dash
Thank you so much. I'm Located in Pembroke Pines, Florida 33027 and my name is Victor Hugo Amaro.
A pleasure to meet you and thanks.
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Black defrost vent on right side of 2007 Xk convertible
Hi Tom. I'm looking for left & right defrost dash vent covers for a Jaguar XK 2007. Can you help me to find them? Would appreciate your help with.
Thank you so much. I'm Located in Pembroke Pines, Florida 33027 and my name is Victor Hugo Amaro.
A pleasure to meet you and thanks.
Thank you so much. I'm Located in Pembroke Pines, Florida 33027 and my name is Victor Hugo Amaro.
A pleasure to meet you and thanks.
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Do you still ahve these defroster grilles available
You do that and it will be the only set they/you ever sell... I find it interesting Tom, that you show up on the scene from Naples to tell us about a guy from Naples that has these vents for sale. And now you are ready and willing to pay an absurd amount for two pieces of plastic. We have a more affordable option with the overlays that I have had made for forum members... Care to guess how much I am making off of those? I'm not doing it to make money, I am doing it to give back to the community here.. Everyone knows about your vents now, so post them on the market place with a price that you want to sell them at and STOP hijacking my thread for the reason of making a quick buck...
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Yes the defrost vents are part of the entire dash assembly. I do not believe anyone should have to buy an entire dash to get one small part off of it. That's why I am looking for alternative sources for part from ebay, salvage yard, ect. If the XF defrost vent is in fact the same vent, at least we would have more potential cars to get this part from. I am going to hopefully have vent from XF in my hands by the end of the week to compare. Reason I am looking is because when I pulled my dash last week to have leather reworked, I cracked the passenger side vent slightly 
My OCD won't let it go...
My OCD won't let it go...
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We actually just finished making reproductions of these vents. We are happy to help anyway we can. You can check us out at www.theunobtainium.net. (We do not have the vents up on the site yet. We are happy to send you some pictures if you need some.). If you have any broken or damaged parts, contact us. We are happy to help.
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Sean, We reproduce rare and exotic car parts. We use a process called stereolithography. This process allows us to reproduce parts to an exact precision. All of our parts are made of plastic just like the factory ones. All of our parts are produced in Fort Worth Texas. Here is a link to the parts on our website. https://www.theunobtainium.net/shop-20. We deal with a lot of independent shops and dealerships for the parts they cannot find. We are all gear heads so this is a heart felt passion for us.
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Sean, We reproduce rare and exotic car parts. We use a process called stereolithography. This process allows us to reproduce parts to an exact precision. All of our parts are made of plastic just like the factory ones. All of our parts are produced in Fort Worth Texas. Here is a link to the parts on our website. https://www.theunobtainium.net/shop-20. We deal with a lot of independent shops and dealerships for the parts they cannot find. We are all gear heads so this is a heart felt passion for us.
but when I scroll down there are parts for the ‘06-14.
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THANK YOU!! I will let the guys know right now.
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This link didn't work for me to access the DXF file - https://www.mediafire.com/file/7u2re..._Lusk.dxf/file
Can anyone help? I can use the DXF files to cut parts if I can get them (it)
Can anyone help? I can use the DXF files to cut parts if I can get them (it)
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This link didn't work for me to access the DXF file - https://www.mediafire.com/file/7u2re..._Lusk.dxf/file
Can anyone help? I can use the DXF files to cut parts if I can get them (it)
Can anyone help? I can use the DXF files to cut parts if I can get them (it)
Reach out to him. Aaron aka @TexasTraveler notes if you can provide a place to upload, he will. Note these are/were made of sheet metal. Glad he had them made. @TheUnobtainium never produced them or at least have nothing like them on their website.