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Hi folks,
Yesterday someone stole the green 4L hood badge from my 1997 XK8. Does anyone know what years this badge was used and if it was used on any other models?
Thanks,
Tom
Sometimes the adhesive on these fails with age. Have fixed a few. Windshield adhesive works very well.
I'll try the windshield adhesive on the new one. Unfortunately or fortunately I caught the whole thing on the security cam so I have a nice video of the operation and a picture of his face.
I'll try the windshield adhesive on the new one. Unfortunately or fortunately I caught the whole thing on the security cam so I have a nice video of the operation and a picture of his face.
The new one will be complete with the silver mounting - they're not separate.
The windshield adhesive is for when the emblem separates from the base or is close to doing so. This happens when they get older, and makes it that much easier to steal one.
Why those dirty *******s! I'm not allowed to say what you should do to him in polite company. This would really light my fuse if I had evidence on the culprit.
Just sayin', TM
Luckily I got him on the security cam and have a nice clear picture of his face. I'll be having a little "talk" with him. At this point I would like to give a big thank you to EBay seller Soughtout1. He didn't have the badge listed but I sent him an email on Friday morning on the off chance that he might have a gently use one kicking around and he did at a great price. I highly recommended him to those who need parts.
You're fortunate that 4.0 badges are pretty available, though not cheap. Try finding one for the 4.2 engine. Near impossible. I replaced mine with a plastic "generic" badge. I don't love it but it will do until I find an OEM 4.2 badge.
You're fortunate that 4.0 badges are pretty available, though not cheap. Try finding one for the 4.2 engine. Near impossible. I replaced mine with a plastic "generic" badge. I don't love it but it will do until I find an OEM 4.2 badge. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09MCN8GVH...roduct_details
The paint in my newly acquired (for $1800) running, driving, top working ‘99 XK8 has paint in poor condition, so I’m considering getting it wrapped in BRG. I thought it would be a nice touch to freshen up the hood badge at the same time. After I saw the price, turns out my current badge is fresh enough.
Bumping this thread to see if any one found a source other than the approimately $200 sought on eBay. I had one ordered from a Jag salvage yard but the package got stolen out of my mailbox. They are out and can't find another source. When I bought the XK8 a few months ago, the seller noticed the badge had fallen off. Either stolen or glue failed. On his own he took $100 off the agreed price. At the time I thought that was generous.
Bumping this thread to see if any one found a source other than the approimately $200 sought on eBay. I had one ordered from a Jag salvage yard but the package got stolen out of my mailbox. They are out and can't find another source. When I bought the XK8 a few months ago, the seller noticed the badge had fallen off. Either stolen or glue failed. On his own he took $100 off the agreed price. At the time I thought that was generous.
I need the cash, so I'll sell you the one on my '99 for $110 shipped if you want it. I was on the fence anyway about deleting it when I paint the car, as I'm planning to remove the side moldings & maybe the side markers as well as the third brake light to smooth everything out. I can send you pics if you like.
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