After an exhaustive search I have concluded that the wide rubber
trim used on the rear bumper for Series 2 cannot be made to look
attractive. Apparently Jaguar came to the same conclusion as the
Series 3 got the earlier profile rubber (same as used on all front
bumpers).
So – originality concerns aside – is there any reason why I
should not order a Series 3 bumper rubber for my Series 2?
I have the wide rubber and (if I do this) it would go in the ‘lock
box’ (with the original radiator, rear view mirror, square motor
fans, etc) should the next owner want it.–
Geo Hahn 1969 OTS 4.2
Mt Lemmon, Arizona, United States
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In reply to a message from Ahwahnee sent Sat 13 Apr 2013:
Series 3 bumpers end differently due to the wheel arches. The
series 2 rubber is difficult to do but it can be done.–
The original message included these comments:
attractive. Apparently Jaguar came to the same conclusion as the
Series 3 got the earlier profile rubber (same as used on all front
bumpers).
–
George Camp
Columbia SC, United States
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In reply to a message from Ahwahnee sent Sat 13 Apr 2013:
Geo
My father had a 69’ and I a 70’ both bought new. The 69’ had
a wider rubber and the 70’ narrower. The last time I
replaced the rubber on my 70’ I just trimmed it down with a
razor blade.
A wider rubber is used on rear than front, maybe to fill gaps.
Glenn–
The original message included these comments:
After an exhaustive search I have concluded that the wide rubber
trim used on the rear bumper for Series 2 cannot be made to look
attractive. Apparently Jaguar came to the same conclusion as the
Series 3 got the earlier profile rubber (same as used on all front
bumpers).
–
melloyello
Lake Elsinore California, United States
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