Question on bumper conversion
#1
Question on bumper conversion
So Ive got a line on a nice XJS convertible that I will most likely purchase tomorrow. My question and I apologize for not doing a search first but, is there a simple later model bumper conversion for these. While I have had many older Jags and appreciate there originality I really don't like the 88-92 ish bumpers.
TIA,
John
TIA,
John
#2
They did make a sport bumper kit for the older cars. Looks a bit like the newer ones. TWR or jaguar sports.
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=ja...w=1366&bih=651
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jaguar-Spo...item58aca0d7f7
You will need the kit for the US cars though.
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=ja...w=1366&bih=651
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Jaguar-Spo...item58aca0d7f7
You will need the kit for the US cars though.
Last edited by malc4d; 03-03-2014 at 08:24 AM.
#3
#4
Malc4d is right on, Jaguarsport or Twr bumpers will be a direct fit. I'm not sure about the later 94-96 bumpers as I think that the fixing arrangement may have changed?
There are also a number of aftermarket conversion specialists like Arden or KWE that have all kinds of body kits.
Just be ready for sticker shock!!
There are also a number of aftermarket conversion specialists like Arden or KWE that have all kinds of body kits.
Just be ready for sticker shock!!
#5
You answered your own question in your first line. Its a great deal on a nice car that needs to be painted and I own a bodyshop. Its your classic S convertible with a 12 and pretty much going to be a weekend driver. Living in AZ I tend to keep the top down more any most and I sold my XKR convert a couple years ago and haven't found a late model XK to buy yet so this will fill the void for now. Plus it never hurts to own a couple Jaguars. Hard to see but the picture under my username is of when I had my 71 XJ6, 76 XJ6C and 2000 XJ8. Miss those days to say the least.
#6
I installed XJR-s bumpers on mine, a lot of work was needed as the fiberglass shells I bought did not fit.
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