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by Jaguar Johnny
Tue Mar 24, 2015 9:59 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Jaguar spares day Stoneleigh 22 March - anyone going ?
Replies: 8
Views: 5000

Enjoyed the show, seemed to be a few more stands and attendees. However if anyone wants to know why prices are always moving you need have only have seen the spread of Nationalities there. overseas dealers and buyers, pariticularly some French buyers who I bumped into a few times. On 1 stand I was l...
by Jaguar Johnny
Fri Mar 20, 2015 9:57 pm
Forum: General
Topic: Jaguar spares day Stoneleigh 22 March - anyone going ?
Replies: 8
Views: 5000

I'll be there as ever
Has to be one of the coldest places in the UK whatever the weather

Buying and taking stuff in to chromer stand
by Jaguar Johnny
Thu Nov 20, 2014 10:31 pm
Forum: General
Topic: E-Type S1 replica by Challenger for sale for how much?
Replies: 20
Views: 26637

well, why can't you argue with it or against it? I'd suggest it's too high a price when compared with comparable alternatives. Arguably a decent Marcos wouldn't cost that and has a lot more pedigree than a duplicate e type.Ditto a good TVR perhaps seems to me the value of these Wildcats has gone up ...
by Jaguar Johnny
Wed Nov 19, 2014 12:10 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: Varnish for series 1 steering wheel
Replies: 23
Views: 19433

very timely posts Gentlemen all, I'm in the throws of doing the same work ( metal upgrade/cleaning and wood rim trim ) I'll going to source and try the Colron option on an odd piece of wood and see the results prior to application on the wheel / then the varnish option...have to say I'm happier in w...
by Jaguar Johnny
Mon Nov 03, 2014 7:13 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: 2+2 Seat belts
Replies: 7
Views: 5957

Many thanks Guys
That's the data I needed
Will give them a call
by Jaguar Johnny
Mon Nov 03, 2014 4:42 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: 2+2 Seat belts
Replies: 7
Views: 5957

Sorry, didn't make myself clear

Just front seats please
by Jaguar Johnny
Mon Nov 03, 2014 8:12 am
Forum: Series 1
Topic: 2+2 Seat belts
Replies: 7
Views: 5957

2+2 Seat belts

Hello all, thanks for any input here.... my series 1 2+2 requires a new set of seat belts. I've spoken to a couple of the major spares suppliers but even they admit to their belts not being an ideal fit / ideal quality for what I need and have suggested looking elsewhere. Anyone any experience of wh...
by Jaguar Johnny
Fri Oct 31, 2014 8:31 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: What colour to choose
Replies: 14
Views: 9894

Well one of my main concerns was the durability effect of this kind of innovative colour in the paint matrix. Technology has moved on so I'm happy in the technical specification and longevity of the colour in use...it's just the principle of the colour switch should I shouldn't I? But my gut feeling...
by Jaguar Johnny
Fri Oct 31, 2014 7:41 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: What colour to choose
Replies: 14
Views: 9894

Yes, agree, I think I answered my own question didn't I... :oops: .

that Golden Sand does look a bit special

many thanks for your time/input
by Jaguar Johnny
Fri Oct 31, 2014 5:10 pm
Forum: Series 1
Topic: What colour to choose
Replies: 14
Views: 9894

What colour to choose

Hi Guys, I have a 2+2 under restoration. It's a 1966 currently in Light Blue Metallic with a red interior. Originally it was Golden Sand ( with the red interior) but the only owner prior to me at some time switched to the Blue. I'm told 60's Golden sand was particularly prone to flaking and lifting ...