Leaping Jaguar Hood Ornament aftermarket on XJS?
#21
Heh guys
Just wondering if somebody could tell me whether or not the leaping jaguar hood ornament was brought out on the XJS?
I have seen a few in my travels with the hood ornament on there, however most i see have the circular badge instead.
After market add on? If so, would you do it or not?
Just wondering if somebody could tell me whether or not the leaping jaguar hood ornament was brought out on the XJS?
I have seen a few in my travels with the hood ornament on there, however most i see have the circular badge instead.
After market add on? If so, would you do it or not?
I've got one of those 'Leapers' on the XJS that's just come out of 'mothballs' after a lay up. Not out of choice, it was already on there, when I bought the Car, which was a very low mileage 'One Owner Cream Puff'
In the event that had not been the Case, I would have walked away and looked elsewhere.
It really annoys the Hell out of me, every single time I look at it, which of course is all the 'Blinking Time!'
As its been planted Slap Bang, in the Middle of The Bonnet/Hood and I have to say that its a 'Blinking Eyesore' (pun intended!)
The effect it has is simply 'CATastrophic!' As it totally ruins the lines of that long Sweeping Bonnet/Hood and to make matters worse, holes have been drilled and then its been bolted right through!
Its almost like Slashing a Rembrandt! 'What were they thinking!'
This is 'The Ace of Defacing' a Beautiful Car!
You don't need a 'Look At Me Trinket', the Car does that job on its own and I wouldn't put a 'Growler' on one either but neither would I freak too much, if the Car that I was buying, already had one on.
You will find that a lot of them do but only providing, its right on the end of the Bonnet/Hood as you would find in almost every case.
But as for a 'Leaper' forget it or you will regret it!
And it also plays 'Hell' with Car Covers which tend to get snagged on the thing!
I know its a 'Marmite/Vegemite' type of question and if someone wants to put one on then its up to them, as all it does is make the Cars without look even better!
Last edited by orangeblossom; 07-16-2014 at 01:45 AM. Reason: Forgot about snagging on Car Covers
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My red XJS came with the leaper and the blue one has the growler. They both look good to me. If I had not bought one that already had the leaper on the hood I probably would not have added it but since the one already had the leaper I must say it looks good to me. I really do not care for both on the same hood as that looks a bit too much to my eye.
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paulyling,
Growler badges were fitted to all XJS from the introduction of the HE model. So, all cars built after 15th July 1981 have a Growler bonnet badge.
Just a personal view, if the car you want to buy hasn't got a Leaper ornament, DON'T fit one. And if it has got one fitted in the place of the Growler, remove it and fit the original badge.
As I said, just a personal view!
Paul
Growler badges were fitted to all XJS from the introduction of the HE model. So, all cars built after 15th July 1981 have a Growler bonnet badge.
Just a personal view, if the car you want to buy hasn't got a Leaper ornament, DON'T fit one. And if it has got one fitted in the place of the Growler, remove it and fit the original badge.
As I said, just a personal view!
Paul
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#26
heh guys
So after owning my XJS for a while now I have decided to chase down the correct growler badge and swap out my leaper.
Can anybody please tell me what is the correct Growler badge for the 1985 XJS HE or did the vary through production of that year?
As I understand it there are a few different types and I would like to get the correct one if possible.
Would love it if somebody could share a picture.
Thanks in advance
So after owning my XJS for a while now I have decided to chase down the correct growler badge and swap out my leaper.
Can anybody please tell me what is the correct Growler badge for the 1985 XJS HE or did the vary through production of that year?
As I understand it there are a few different types and I would like to get the correct one if possible.
Would love it if somebody could share a picture.
Thanks in advance
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#27
I've got the leaper on mine. I like it. It's not stock, and because it isn't stock, it's like I'm not being held to some strict agreement to keep it stock.
Also, it just feels old school luxury. I was actually kind of disappointed that I never owned a Mark VII with a gunsight, so having that little silver leaper on the hood paints a smile on my face.
Also, it just feels old school luxury. I was actually kind of disappointed that I never owned a Mark VII with a gunsight, so having that little silver leaper on the hood paints a smile on my face.
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cheers guys I appreciate the feedback.
I have been speaking to a 2nd hand dealer and he has two available for me, just waiting on pictures:
he says: Bonnet Badge "used has blackened style has pitting $25.00 or new Gold $75.00 images to follow shortly
Greg you think the Gold for 75 bucks might be the one?
I have been speaking to a 2nd hand dealer and he has two available for me, just waiting on pictures:
he says: Bonnet Badge "used has blackened style has pitting $25.00 or new Gold $75.00 images to follow shortly
Greg you think the Gold for 75 bucks might be the one?
#31
Paul,
Sounds expensive. Here for $59:
The Real McCoy New 1976 96 Jaguar XJS Gold Hood Badge Mat Gasket | eBay
or shipped from the UK for $49 + $5 shipping:
XJS Jaguar Gold Cat's Head Bonnet Hood Badge New | eBay
Paul
Sounds expensive. Here for $59:
The Real McCoy New 1976 96 Jaguar XJS Gold Hood Badge Mat Gasket | eBay
or shipped from the UK for $49 + $5 shipping:
XJS Jaguar Gold Cat's Head Bonnet Hood Badge New | eBay
Paul
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#33
cheers Paul, I appreciate it.
Greg is this the one you were referring to for the 1985 HE? Was their a bronze and a gold colour or is it just perspective?
I have seen other growlers around the traps, green and red. This i have seen on the newer Jaguar models ect.
Did the run of XJS from 1976 through to 1996 always have the same growler or did it change with the years? (eg, pre HE, HE, Marelli, facelift..)
The bronze leaper was fitted to your car at the factory. It looks bronzy-black with a bit of a glint at first sight. Any number available second hand. I have not got a close-up handy, but post again if you need one.
greg
greg
I have seen other growlers around the traps, green and red. This i have seen on the newer Jaguar models ect.
Did the run of XJS from 1976 through to 1996 always have the same growler or did it change with the years? (eg, pre HE, HE, Marelli, facelift..)
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#38
can we define ' aftermarket ' here,
as the leaper is made and supplied by Jaguar, and can be bought and fitted in any dealership
lets take wheels ? you don't like the set the car came with , so you go to the dealership and buy another set of genuine jaguar wheels and have them fitted , is that ' aftermarket ' / or an optional extra ?
just my thoughts
BB
as the leaper is made and supplied by Jaguar, and can be bought and fitted in any dealership
lets take wheels ? you don't like the set the car came with , so you go to the dealership and buy another set of genuine jaguar wheels and have them fitted , is that ' aftermarket ' / or an optional extra ?
just my thoughts
BB
#39
Paul,
Sounds expensive. Here for $59:
The Real McCoy New 1976 96 Jaguar XJS Gold Hood Badge Mat Gasket | eBay
or shipped from the UK for $49 + $5 shipping:
XJS Jaguar Gold Cat's Head Bonnet Hood Badge New | eBay
Paul
Sounds expensive. Here for $59:
The Real McCoy New 1976 96 Jaguar XJS Gold Hood Badge Mat Gasket | eBay
or shipped from the UK for $49 + $5 shipping:
XJS Jaguar Gold Cat's Head Bonnet Hood Badge New | eBay
Paul
all gone now though ,
BB
#40
When I bought my car, it came with the leaper, and I have to admit, it helped me decide that was the right car for me. I always figured I wanted the leaper on the hood.
After about a year, it just seemed too phallic to me. It just looked the like this extra pe--s projecting out from the front of the car.
I ended up taking it off and replacing it with a growler and, in my opinion, looks much better.
To each his own.
After about a year, it just seemed too phallic to me. It just looked the like this extra pe--s projecting out from the front of the car.
I ended up taking it off and replacing it with a growler and, in my opinion, looks much better.
To each his own.
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