Re: New Jag

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tutorial wrote:
> 
> Benjamin Ruset wrote:
> >
> > I just recently bought a 81 XJ-6 for an almost unbelievable price. My
> > previous car was an 85 Mazda RX-7, so I'm still getting used to the
> > thing. The car definately has class. But, it needs a few things. If
> > anyone can help me locate these, or point me in the right direction, I'd
> > appreciate it. =)
> >
> > First off, someone stole my hood ornament! (Leaper, I guess..) So, I'd
> > like one of those to cover up the two small mounting holes in the hood.
> >
> > Secondly, I need a glove compartment door. Mine is there, but the wood is
> > really messed up, and I want to replace it.
> >
> > Thirdly, can someone tell me about the stock stereo system in it? The
> > sound is pretty good, but I'm wondering if there's an amplifier hidden
> > somewhere in the car. My RX-7 came stock with 2 Clarion amps in the back,
> > and I'm just wondering what sort of setup Jaguar used.
> >
> > Other than that, let me just say that this is the BEST car that I have
> > ever had the pleasure of driving!
> >
> > -ben ruset
> >  bruset@shell.monmouth.com
> >  '81 Jaguar XJ-6
> >  '69 Buick Skylark
> 
> Dear Benjamin,
> Congretulations with your Jaguar. I'm sorry someone borrowed the leaper
> from your bonnet, but hey: their might be some good in this.
> I'v read several discussions on this list regarding this little cat-on
> -the-hood, and i also mounted one on my Series 1 xj6. After 6 months i
> removed it, plastered the holes and glued the beauty to a now awfully
> good looking pencil holder on my desk! I can look at it all day. Jaguar
> never used the laeper on a XJ-type and for some good reasons:
> 1: On the older Jags the bonnet was tilted more so the leaper's main
> direction was forward rather than looking up to the clouds as it does on
> a XJ.
> 2: Most leapers are part of a 3-part assembly, strip-leaper-strip. This
> explains the rather weird looking bottom end. If it is used without the
> strips (hope "strip" is the right word?) it looks as something missing 2
> other things.
> 3: And most importand: Let's be honest chaps, it looks like S.. on a
> modern Jaguar!
> 
> When i bought my 2nd Jag. (Double Six v/d Plas) wich was much more
> sporting to look at (S-II) it was clear to me that there would never
> again be a laeper on one of my XJ's. It just does not belong there.
> 
> William Noorloos
> XJ6 SI
> Double Six v/d Plas
> XJS HE

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