That would probably depend on what continent in the world you live on.
For all I know you could be located in South Africa, New Zealand, Singapore
or even the Netherlands. You should provide some clue as to your general
location if you want to get some help. This is an international list.
Regards,
Paul M. Novak
1990 Series III V12 Vanden Plas
1990 XJ-S Classic Collection convertible
1987 XJ6 Vanden Plas
1984 XJ6 Vanden Plas
1969 E-Type FHC
1957 MK VIII Saloon
Ramona, CA
P.M.Novak7@gmail.com-----Original Message-----
From: owner-xj@jag-lovers.org [mailto:owner-xj@jag-lovers.org] On Behalf Of
ricktrue
Sent: Friday, November 22, 2013 9:11 AM
To: xj@jag-lovers.org
Subject: [xj] original wheel refinishing
Anyone know where to have the original 1975-76 XJ wheels refinished?
In reply to a message from Paul M. Novak sent Fri 22 Nov 2013:
Paul:
The flag in his masthead is a clue. he shares a country with you
and I and a few others. But, where in our large country is a
mystery!!
Sorry, couldn’t help myself!!
Carl–
The original message included these comments:
That would probably depend on what continent in the world you live on.
For all I know you could be located in South Africa, New Zealand, Singapore
or even the Netherlands. You should provide some clue as to your general
location if you want to get some help. This is an international list.
In reply to a message from Paul M. Novak sent Fri 22 Nov 2013:
Location via national flag is shown on web based forum - not
on the list option I assume—long time since I used the list
option though - but it is a point worth remembering when
setting up your signature since a lot of posters do seem to
just use the list.–
The original message included these comments:
For all I know you could be located in South Africa, New Zealand, Singapore
or even the Netherlands. You should provide some clue as to your general
location if you want to get some help. This is an international list.
Masthead? What's that?
Is that something in the web interface? I have been getting emails
only for the past 13 years or so of Jag-Lovers membership.
Regards,
Paul M. Novak
1990 Series III V12 Vanden Plas
1990 XJ-S Classic Collection convertible
1987 XJ6 Vanden Plas
1984 XJ6 Vanden Plas
1969 E-Type FHC
1957 MK VIII Saloon
Ramona, CA
P.M.Novak7@gmail.com-----Original Message-----
From: owner-xj@jag-lovers.org [mailto:owner-xj@jag-lovers.org] On Behalf Of
cadjag
Sent: Saturday, November 23, 2013 6:18 AM
To: xj@jag-lovers.org
Subject: RE: [xj] original wheel refinishing
In reply to a message from Paul M. Novak sent Fri 22 Nov 2013:
Paul:
The flag in his masthead is a clue. he shares a country with you and I and a
few others. But, where in our large country is a mystery!!
Sorry, couldn’t help myself!!
Carl
The original message included these comments:
That would probably depend on what continent in the world you live on.
For all I know you could be located in South Africa, New Zealand,
Singapore or even the Netherlands. You should provide some clue as to your
general
location if you want to get some help. This is an international list.
Me too. And when the questioners give us no information (no name, no
location, no car details) it is almost impossible to give proper advice. And
when their grammar is unintelligible and punctuation non-existent (a product
of this Twitter age?), I simply delete. (I am NOT, absolutely NOT referring
to our list members for whom English is not a first language; they are
admirable in making comments and questions in this difficult language).
Gregory
Victoria, Canada-----Original Message-----
From: Paul M. Novak
Sent: Saturday, November 23, 2013 8:48 AM
To: xj@jag-lovers.org
Subject: RE: [xj] original wheel refinishing
Carl,
Masthead? What’s that?
Is that something in the web interface? I have been getting emails
only for the past 13 years or so of Jag-Lovers membership.
In reply to a message from Dr. Gregory Andrachuk sent Sat 23 Nov 2013:
Wow. What happened to the ‘‘we are a friendly forum’’ bit?
Have we got so many members we can jump down the throat of
any fairly new poster who hasn’t yet got up to speed?
Whereas I am inclined to agree with Gregory’s sentiments
about bad grammar and punctuation I can’t see that it applies
here. rickTrue is probably wondering if he ought to find
another forum.–
Dave Collishaw '79 Daimler Sovereign '96 X305 '56 BSA A10
Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
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My comments did not refer to, and were not meant to refer to a specific
person or a specific inquiry, Dave. Perhaps I wrote that before my second
cup of coffee - I might have been more diplomatic an hour later, but the
comments stand as a general observation.
Gregory
Victoria, Canada-----Original Message-----
From: sparx
Sent: Saturday, November 23, 2013 2:01 PM
To: xj@jag-lovers.org
Subject: Re: [xj] original wheel refinishing
In reply to a message from Dr. Gregory Andrachuk sent Sat 23 Nov 2013:
Wow. What happened to the ‘‘we are a friendly forum’’ bit?
Have we got so many members we can jump down the throat of
any fairly new poster who hasn’t yet got up to speed?
Whereas I am inclined to agree with Gregory’s sentiments
about bad grammar and punctuation I can’t see that it applies
here.
My comments did not refer to, and were not meant to refer to a specific
person or a specific inquiry, Dave. Perhaps I wrote that before my second
cup of coffee - I might have been more diplomatic an hour later, but the
comments stand as a general observation.
That is fair enough, Gregory - not responding for lack of clarity can in no
way be considered ‘unfriendly’…
…nor is reminding the list of the fact…
Frank
xj6 85 Sov Europe (UK/NZ)-----Original Message-----
From: Dr. Gregory Andrachuk
Sent: Sunday, November 24, 2013 3:05 PM
To: xj@jag-lovers.org ; sparx
Subject: Re: [xj] original wheel refinishing
-----Original Message-----
From: sparx
Sent: Saturday, November 23, 2013 2:01 PM
To: xj@jag-lovers.org
Subject: Re: [xj] original wheel refinishing
In reply to a message from Dr. Gregory Andrachuk sent Sat 23 Nov 2013:
Wow. What happened to the ‘‘we are a friendly forum’’ bit?
Have we got so many members we can jump down the throat of
any fairly new poster who hasn’t yet got up to speed?
Whereas I am inclined to agree with Gregory’s sentiments
about bad grammar and punctuation I can’t see that it applies
here.
In reply to a message from ricktrue sent Fri 22 Nov 2013:
Where do you live? If you’re near the Washington DC area, I
can recommend someone to refinish the wheels with powder
coat. He did a great job on mine. Mine were all one color,
but he can mask and do multiple colors. He’s also very
competitively priced.
In reply to a message from ricktrue sent Fri 22 Nov 2013:
Hi Rick,
The 75-76 cars had chrome plated ‘‘Turbo’’ wheels. I’ve
searched and come to the conclusion that they can’t be re-
chromed. The wheel rim has to be cut from the hub so the
wheel can be prepped. Then it is welded back together and
chrome plated. I haven’t found anyone who will do it.
I’ve been on a several yea quest to find good originals.
They’re out there but getting scarce.–
The original message included these comments:
Anyone know where to have the original 1975-76 XJ wheels
refinished?
In reply to a message from ricktrue sent Fri 22 Nov 2013:
WOW. I’m humbled that my tiny post could generate such
response. I accept that identifying my location would be
helpful, however it just never entered my mind.
I’m in Connecticut, USA.
Kindly, very kindly, Dr. Andrachuck answered a question for
me several months ago so I guess I simply presumed my local
was not an issue.
Paul,
I appreciate your bringing the point to my attention. I’ll
add Connecticut to my listing.
John,
Thanks for that input. Since my posting, I spoke with
SNGBarrattUSA who apparently have a source for the work. I
have to do some more research.
Thanks to all who responded.
Rick True
2462 Long Ridge Road
Stamford, CT 06903 USA
203-322-5695–
rickTrue
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Rick:
For some questions (how to remove a door panel, for example), location might
not be an issue. But this is an international list as Paul pointed out, and
Jaguar prepared their cars differently for different markets. If, for
example, we were to get a mechanical question about a car described as “a
1987 VDP”, I, as a Canadian, would assume this is a V12 car - because a 1987
VDP was ONLY a V12 car in Canada. But if the questioner is an American, he
would be referring to a 6 cylinder car. And for someone in South Africa, a
1987 VDP is likely unknown. This is an extreme (but common) example of the
problem with insufficient information; the market designation, model year,
and model are necessary details for a correct response to most questions -
otherwise we are guessing.
And if a questioner want to know a parts source or a service source for
his/her car - the issue of location is absolutely crucial - for obvious
reasons. I can provide a list of excellent suppliers. trim shops, mechanics,
etc. - and wheel refinishers! - here in the Victoria/Vancouver area. But
that won’t do a person in Texas - or Buenos Aires - much good.
Gregory
Victoria, Canada-----Original Message-----
From: ricktrue
Sent: Monday, November 25, 2013 5:09 AM
To: xj@jag-lovers.org
Subject: Re: [xj] original wheel refinishing
In reply to a message from ricktrue sent Fri 22 Nov 2013:
WOW. I’m humbled that my tiny post could generate such
response. I accept that identifying my location would be
helpful, however it just never entered my mind.
I’m in Connecticut, USA.
In reply to a message from Dr. Gregory Andrachuk sent Mon 25 Nov 2013:
Paul:
Apologies, I read the list both ways. Assuming that others do
is ???
Carl–
Carl Hutchins 1983 Jaguar XJ6 with LT1 and 1994 Jeep Grand
Walnut Creek, California, United States
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