First....everyone here is so helpful. I also have a '93 Allante (don't laugh) and their blogs are not helpful.
I bought a '98 XK8. The wind screen was included. I went to check it out and found it was brocken at the hinges on both sides. It also looks like a cylinder lock where the screen attaches to the B pillar, but no key.
Are the hinges replaceable? I've looked around and no info. Maybe part numbers?
I realize this car is 22 years old. I'm not sure this metal can be welded.
Any help would be appreciated.

 

Can you please say more? Wind screen is same thing as windshield right? I have to admit that I get lost when you relate hinges and the windshield. What hinge do you mean?

I'm sure it'll be obvious but I look forward to your help with the issue.

John

 

Oops I just got it! Your talking about the screen behind the front seats to buffer airflow with roof down, right?

Don't laugh but between bonnets and boots and UK cars, I jumped to the windshield:-).

J

 

NP
I'm US so a windshield is not a wind scream. Sorry.
So, can you help?
Rob.

 

From the US XK8 Accessories Brochure - the Wind Deflector:



Note the included bag fits neatly in the trunk. In later editions, Jaguar dropped trunk (US) and boot (UK) in favour of the more universal description Luggage Compartment.

Graham

 

Hi
Only wanting to know if there are "hinge" replacements OR these can be repaired.

 

As an ex-steelwork person, any metal can be welded using the right materials/environment.

As this isn’t a safety critical component, I would say that any competent body shop should be able to do it for a small charge. They might even be able to fabricate new hinges.

The lost key key, for the barrel lock, should be no trouble for a good locksmith.

 

Thanks!

 

Does anyone know where to buy one of these?

Jacob

 

Amazon.co.uk has 3 in stock at GBP129.


For USA, ebay has a seller at USD300.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Jaguar-XK8-...4AAOSwc6pZ6aHx

 

Thanks for the links. That eBay one seems to be the Mina Gallery version. I'm probably going to buy the ivory one from Dave in the UK unless I can find the OEM one shown in this thread.