XJ6 & XJ12 Series I, II & III 1968-1992

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Old 10-01-2023, 09:31 AM
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My experience is that there are a few more differences between S2 and S3 dash. If I'm wrong, please correct me. The S3 dash has "Close for Max Defrost" stickers under the two outboard dash face vents; the S3 dash has a different "idiot lights" panel in between the tach and the speedo; the S3 dash has a hole for the catalytic convertor light that the S2 doesn't. I installed an S3 wood dash in my S2 and put an electric fan light ON in that particular hole.
 
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Looks great! I have the same color combo, this is great inspiration for how mine will look when done.
 
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Old 10-03-2023, 08:42 PM
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Yes, the idiot light panel is very slightly different.
Australian delivered S3 cars did not have a cat warning light.
I ran that car for over a decade and nobody ever "twigged" the difference.
By the way that dash panel was re-veneered in Tasmanian Burr oak and it was so close to walnut nobody ever "twigged" that.
 
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Just finished dashboard…..thanks for all the tips!



 
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Ooo!! That's Purdy!
I can see myself in it from here!!
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THAT'S HOW A JAG SHOULD BE, not this "pretend" rubbish we are forced to accept these days.

Bloody well done Jim.

Now ya need one the same finish for that XE, HA.
 
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Beautiful job Jim. Your series 2 must be one of the best around.
 
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Old 11-18-2023, 11:06 PM
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Thanks John……I’m very happy with it.
 
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Looks amazing! But... is there a "Teenage English White?"
 
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Who did your panel restoration ?
 
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Old 11-21-2023, 02:32 PM
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Dash panel was son in law, olive wood veneer and polyurethane spray.Body panels were in same condition as when I purchased the car 8 years ago.
 

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Outstanding work done "in house" !
 
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Looks great Jim.
 
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Thanks Clarke, How’re you going?
 
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