I just finished converting my '86 XJS coupe to a Toyota 5
speed, and the final touch will be putting wood veneer on the
‘‘ski slope’’/center shifter console, which had to be modified a
bit. What would be a good match (grain and color) for the
stock dash veneer (Elm, walnut, etc?), and does anyone know of
a good source? Is veneer something that one can purchase
locally, and if so, what type of place sells it?–
1986 XJS V12
San Jose, United States
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In reply to a message from jhealey1967 sent Mon 9 Nov 2009:
I sent one of my small trim piecs around the ac vents to Madera
concepts in Obiscapo california,they matched it perfect a new
skislope piece that is.I had elm burl in my car and the new piece
was 235.00 three yars ago.I can tell you of of two more places
British autowood.com and Myrtle ltd jaguar wood.I would not buy
wood for a jag from anyone other than one of these company’s that
make and refinish specifically for these cars.Good luck–
The original message included these comments:
I just finished converting my '86 XJS coupe to a Toyota 5
‘‘ski slope’’/center shifter console, which had to be modified a
bit. What would be a good match (grain and color) for the
In reply to a message from T Boy sent Mon 9 Nov 2009:
Just a tip for those considering refinishing their own wood
including new veneer. I refinished the wood in my '83 some years
ago and it came out looking very nice indeed.–
Roger’95
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