Good for you. I'm one of the ones that really likes the styling of the XJS. Quite apart from anything else, nobody can mistake it for anything other than a Jag. I'm not so sure about the more recent offerings.
Good veneering, I did not expect it to come out that good. Usual practice is to flatten the veneer first by soaking it and pressing. I built a custom dashboard and that took 18 coats of yacht varnish.
That veneer fix is absolutely GENIUS! I have a 79 Firebird that I was thinking of putting some vinyl wood grain on but now I think I could do the real things! This would be sooooo epic!
No. Most beautiful looking car ever made, let alone V12 engine. The Diamond white and British Racing Green colours with pepper pot wheels were superb machines. Horrible to tune, terrible milage but awesome style.
I don't. Ed is just a tinkerer that plays to the camera, I can't believe how he goes about doing stuff, And yes i've got 30 years experience as a fully qualified mechanic and audatex qualified vehicle collision estimator, Cheers.
I've had two xjs jaguars. You can peal the headliner off the backing and glue new fabric on it if you can't get a complete headliner. Less expensive. Two yards of fabric and some high temperature spray adhesive. I know this car inside out from working on it.
£1000 for a working Jaguar XJS. The cheapest I can find (In Norway, mind you) is £8700 right now.. and THAT is a car that works, but still requires some work. I have no idea about the general condition of it other than what is shown on pictures. There's also one for £7500, but that is pre HE.. and a Jaguar XJS pre HE type will be even more of a nightmare to run, maintain and fuel. I still want one. I find those cars to have a sort of charm to them that crosses the line between Grand Tourer and Muscle. It's not a muscle car, but with that look it might well be one.. and I love that. It's the sort of car that would go splendidly well along with some good ol' rock tunes.
back during my romance with Audis, I had the usual headliner problem. I was able to find headliner fabric at a local fabric store. Had it in 5-6 colors.
Last mot’ed in 2013, failed big time. Reasons for failure: Reason(s) for failure Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6) Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2) Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Hello, My 86 XJS interior is a medium delft blue. That is the mfgs color. Where can I get fabric to redo the door pillars and side wall cards? Thank you!
I wish I had someone exactly like Edd China to fix up all my classic, old cars. I also wish I had a bunch of classic, old cars....and could afford to pay Edd China to fix them up.
I'm fine with both. Been watching the show ever since the first one with the Porsche 924. Both are just as good. The show however now has become dumbed down for simpletons who have never held a spanner for them to understand restoration. 🤦♂️
this programme always annoyed me. often they would send jobs out to other people to do or not show you how to do it yourself (like remaking seat covers from scratch) or they would buy in new/reconditioned (like engines) rather than rebuild it themselves. but the ONE thing that annoyed me MOST of all, was many times id see a car which, including parts would stand them at, say, £18,000. then they would sell the car for £20,000. and then make a big deal about the £2,000 'profit' they made. so, for those of us in the real world, does the mechanic not get paid? ever? who pays the mechanics bills if that £2,000 'profit' you made on the car and the parts you bought? im fairly certain that the hours put in (in some of the vehicles i saw) would come to WELL over £2,000 (or whatever the 'profit' margin was) so in reality, unless you ARE a mechanic AND retrimmer AND painter, how have you REALLY made ANY profit??? the episode shown is one of the few ive seen where they actually RESTORE something. ANYONE can buy a van full of bits and bolt it into a car. most semi competent DIY welders/mechanics can go out, buy panels and fit them. how about MAKING things. buy something where you CANT just throw money at it, but have to make your own (especially if you arent taking the mechanics time into account with the costs, or all the sundries such as welding supplies, adhesives etc) panels or adaps things to fit? that would be MUCH more interesting!
TV programmes are PURE FICTION . 100% FICTION & ENTERTAINMENT ONLY. Doing this in real life You would be loosing your homes half way through the 1st car. Even if the car was almost mint & donated free. Trust me I've been in the trade 30 yrs. It can cost £1000 in fuel to locate a car . 100 hours online reading every single word in every Add & asking the seller questions. = A FULL TIME JOB AS CLASSIC CAR BUYER. You would need all the TRADE only Inside knowledge. You would know every nut & bolt on every make & model from 1960 to 1995. Correct spec is everything ! I do this Daily. Classic Triumph, Old Rangey's, fords 70's 80's, BMW, 80's / 90's. merc, 1971 to 93' 30 yrs Still i never make any Profit. at best i get close to money back. Classics are a HOBBY & nothing more. The Weeks wages comes from Moving Bulk Boring Metal boxes on wheels as fast as you can. £50 per car X 5 cars per day minimum. 7 days 12 months per yr Holiday every 5 yrs. Where do you find that flow of stock to shift ? Can you spot main dealer re-spay work on a 4 yr old car done 3 yrs ago ? Do you know each manufacturers seam sealer ? or a bodyshop repair ?
Why did you watch it if it annoyed you? It isn't run as a business, it's a TV show about breathing new life into old cars. It's like comparing '60 Minute Makeover' to a painting and decorating business.
a real wheeler dealer with an industrial unit like that would have it full of hydroponics! ;0) but seriously.... if they can make £2000 profit in 60 minutes , thats not bad going
I don't understand why all the veneer pieces weren't pulled and redone, so they would all in fact be the same DARK color they were when new (note the original dark color along the trailing edge of the center ski slope piece when he holds it up). Otherwise, it will be a bit like "whack-a-weasel" as the other pieces continue to fade over time - needing to redo them one at a time as they do.
See1.51. You need a sticker ! They are made in china ( i know ..made in china sucks ) but they have a sticker backing and are simulated wood. It will stick with precision and all details cut out from the front so you can make it perfect.
@@wildbillharding I don't know anyone personally who has owned one. But I remember seeing them back in the mid 70s to early 80s, when I was still a boy. While I found the XJS more attractive than the XJ6 sedan (saloon), I've never been a fan of the V12 engine used in the XJS.
@@jasoncarpp7742 The V-12 engine is superlative but thirsty. That was never a consideration for me. It's as smooth as silk and has a wonderful surge of power above 55-60 mph. I would often be taken on by sports cars on a fast road near York. Back in the mid-'90s I remember one summer night beating a Sierra Cosworth over a half mile! I'm not sure the old girl could do that now. I've often wondered if the other guy was just a crap driver.
@@wildbillharding If only such cool cars were offered here in the USA. I remember hearing about the Ford Sierra and Cosworth offered in the UK and other European countries.
@@wildbillharding My Dream Car I have only ever been a passenger in one never driven one But I knew from the passenger seat on that first journey One day I will own an XJS
Edd, what a consummate professional. My XJS was constantly and constantly in the shop, costing huge $’s, worse than the XJ6. Stick to German engineering, I’ve had no luck with British Vehicles.
If you can remove it, you can peel off the lining, scrape off the old foam and glue, then using high temperature fabric spray (so that it doesn't peel off in high summer) apply a new fabric liner. Some cars recommend removing the rear windscreen but I've managed to get it out through the largest door. Maybe search for jaguar headliner replacement on TH-cam as there's a decent replacement video
This was a great series. They really should get a couple of new mechanics and revamp it. Edd is pleasant enough but no real personality. It would be nice to have a couple of guys who can add some real spark to it.
those XJS had engines that are a nightmare to figure out what is wrong with them... apparently this one still worked.. but most XJS you find on the market probably are not, and have been sitting around for 10, 15 years .. getting those cars 'sorted' with the original engine is a nightmare(not to mention Xpensive!).. most just rip out the engine and replace it with a chevy 350.
Edd, you legend! You made it look so easy, when it most assuredly was not. An incredible work ethic.
Good for you. I'm one of the ones that really likes the styling of the XJS. Quite apart from anything else, nobody can mistake it for anything other than a Jag. I'm not so sure about the more recent offerings.
Edd China was the dude.......
Good veneering, I did not expect it to come out that good. Usual practice is to flatten the veneer first by soaking it and pressing. I built a custom dashboard and that took 18 coats of yacht varnish.
That veneer fix is absolutely GENIUS! I have a 79 Firebird that I was thinking of putting some vinyl wood grain on but now I think I could do the real things! This would be sooooo epic!
You give us hope. Hope that a Classic car can be sorted by normal people. Nice one.
Edd just look normal 🤣🤣🤣
Am I the only one that loves XJS’s?
Not at all, I've liked them since I was a kid.
You are not alone it just feels that way occasionally !!
Almost alone.. yes. 😀
I love the XJS, the sound, the look, your not alone 😊
No. Most beautiful looking car ever made, let alone V12 engine. The Diamond white and British Racing Green colours with pepper pot wheels were superb machines. Horrible to tune, terrible milage but awesome style.
It's just not the same without Edd
that's right, I only watch the Edd ones
Edd doing tricky excellent stuff..the only reason I liked the show
To me show was about Ed, miss old european cars..
I miss Edd.
I don't. Ed is just a tinkerer that plays to the camera, I can't believe how he goes about doing stuff, And yes i've got 30 years experience as a fully qualified mechanic and audatex qualified vehicle collision estimator, Cheers.
What happened to him?
Still miss him...
@@attygarland6909 He has a channel on TH-cam and a show now, really good. Look for him.
Yes agreed
I've had two xjs jaguars. You can peal the headliner off the backing and glue new fabric on it if you can't get a complete headliner. Less expensive. Two yards of fabric and some high temperature spray adhesive. I know this car inside out from working on it.
Love the early episodes, my childhood
Ed China always makes it look easy, he's a genius.
This was a really cool episode!
£1000 for a working Jaguar XJS. The cheapest I can find (In Norway, mind you) is £8700 right now.. and THAT is a car that works, but still requires some work. I have no idea about the general condition of it other than what is shown on pictures. There's also one for £7500, but that is pre HE.. and a Jaguar XJS pre HE type will be even more of a nightmare to run, maintain and fuel.
I still want one. I find those cars to have a sort of charm to them that crosses the line between Grand Tourer and Muscle. It's not a muscle car, but with that look it might well be one.. and I love that. It's the sort of car that would go splendidly well along with some good ol' rock tunes.
You are a clever chap Ed! Enjoy your ingenuity.
Wheeler Dealers was so much better with Edd
Beautiful cars! I absolutely love an XJS!
This was a favourite episode of mine. I like the Jag XJS, got to drive one during a visit to the UK
back during my romance with Audis, I had the usual headliner problem. I was able to find headliner fabric at a local fabric store. Had it in 5-6 colors.
Edd is getting his knob thoroughly polished in the comments
Last mot’ed in 2013, failed big time. Reasons for failure:
Reason(s) for failure
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
One of my all times fave cars.
Just watched the full episode on DMAX. The replacement headliner had loose sags in it.
Hello,
My 86 XJS interior is a medium delft blue. That is the mfgs color. Where can I get fabric to redo the door pillars and side wall cards? Thank you!
Genius Edd, even with wood!
Where can i watch the full episode of this video?
Discovery +
We bought a 1K XJS, Lets sort out the centre console first and all the structural welding it needs can be done later! Lol.
I wish I had someone exactly like Edd China to fix up all my classic, old cars.
I also wish I had a bunch of classic, old cars....and could afford to pay Edd China to fix them up.
Edd was just a natural on TV. He also got to do all the best cars rather than recent flaky U.S. pick ups etc.
Would of been good to know what year the car is.
Ive seen the new guy.....then I go back and watch Edd. Its Edd for the win. I cant put my finger on why it is, but I could watch Edd all day long.
I'm fine with both. Been watching the show ever since the first one with the Porsche 924. Both are just as good. The show however now has become dumbed down for simpletons who have never held a spanner for them to understand restoration. 🤦♂️
So what about the "DING" in the nearside wing no mention of that in the costing???
Everything turned out fine...
no need to mention thier separation.
Where did you get the headliner???
Any more restoration the the jag like carpets seats engine etc I loked this video but also felt lacking somehow
Edd ROCKS.
this programme always annoyed me. often they would send jobs out to other people to do or not show you how to do it yourself (like remaking seat covers from scratch) or they would buy in new/reconditioned (like engines) rather than rebuild it themselves.
but the ONE thing that annoyed me MOST of all, was many times id see a car which, including parts would stand them at, say, £18,000. then they would sell the car for £20,000. and then make a big deal about the £2,000 'profit' they made. so, for those of us in the real world, does the mechanic not get paid? ever? who pays the mechanics bills if that £2,000 'profit' you made on the car and the parts you bought? im fairly certain that the hours put in (in some of the vehicles i saw) would come to WELL over £2,000 (or whatever the 'profit' margin was) so in reality, unless you ARE a mechanic AND retrimmer AND painter, how have you REALLY made ANY profit???
the episode shown is one of the few ive seen where they actually RESTORE something. ANYONE can buy a van full of bits and bolt it into a car. most semi competent DIY welders/mechanics can go out, buy panels and fit them. how about MAKING things. buy something where you CANT just throw money at it, but have to make your own (especially if you arent taking the mechanics time into account with the costs, or all the sundries such as welding supplies, adhesives etc) panels or adaps things to fit? that would be MUCH more interesting!
Money man the show has a budget like edd and mike/ant never gonna go under not if the shows going to be right by their side.
TV programmes are PURE FICTION . 100% FICTION & ENTERTAINMENT ONLY.
Doing this in real life You would be loosing your homes half way through the 1st car.
Even if the car was almost mint & donated free.
Trust me I've been in the trade 30 yrs.
It can cost £1000 in fuel to locate a car . 100 hours online reading every single word in every Add & asking the seller questions. = A FULL TIME JOB AS CLASSIC CAR BUYER.
You would need all the TRADE only Inside knowledge.
You would know every nut & bolt on every make & model from 1960 to 1995.
Correct spec is everything !
I do this Daily. Classic
Triumph,
Old Rangey's,
fords 70's 80's,
BMW, 80's / 90's.
merc, 1971 to 93'
30 yrs Still i never make any Profit. at best i get close to money back.
Classics are a HOBBY & nothing more.
The Weeks wages comes from Moving Bulk Boring Metal boxes on wheels as fast as you can.
£50 per car X 5 cars per day minimum. 7 days 12 months per yr Holiday every 5 yrs.
Where do you find that flow of stock to shift ?
Can you spot main dealer re-spay work on a 4 yr old car done 3 yrs ago ?
Do you know each manufacturers seam sealer ? or a bodyshop repair ?
Why did you watch it if it annoyed you?
It isn't run as a business, it's a TV show about breathing new life into old cars.
It's like comparing '60 Minute Makeover' to a painting and decorating business.
a real wheeler dealer with an industrial unit like that would have it full of hydroponics! ;0) but seriously.... if they can make £2000 profit in 60 minutes , thats not bad going
realize old video, but if ever need to remove veneer, like edd did, warm it up good, with a heat gun, soften the adhesive
I don't understand why all the veneer pieces weren't pulled and redone, so they would all in fact be the same DARK color they were when new (note the original dark color along the trailing edge of the center ski slope piece when he holds it up). Otherwise, it will be a bit like "whack-a-weasel" as the other pieces continue to fade over time - needing to redo them one at a time as they do.
Ed made the show. I always found Mike a bit shifty.
See1.51. You need a sticker ! They are made in china ( i know ..made in china sucks ) but they have a sticker backing and are simulated wood. It will stick with precision and all details cut out from the front so you can make it perfect.
Is this the whole episode? An XJS without any mechanical problems?
What the hell kind of sockets is he using?? Never seen nothing like it
We get lots of half or less of a story.
Where is the rest?
It would be 10 hours for 1 episode
I remember the Jaguar XJS.
I still have two - an '88 V-12 and an '03 4 litre.
@@wildbillharding I don't know anyone personally who has owned one. But I remember seeing them back in the mid 70s to early 80s, when I was still a boy. While I found the XJS more attractive than the XJ6 sedan (saloon), I've never been a fan of the V12 engine used in the XJS.
@@jasoncarpp7742 The V-12 engine is superlative but thirsty. That was never a consideration for me. It's as smooth as silk and has a wonderful surge of power above 55-60 mph. I would often be taken on by sports cars on a fast road near York. Back in the mid-'90s I remember one summer night beating a Sierra Cosworth over a half mile! I'm not sure the old girl could do that now. I've often wondered if the other guy was just a crap driver.
@@wildbillharding If only such cool cars were offered here in the USA. I remember hearing about the Ford Sierra and Cosworth offered in the UK and other European countries.
@@wildbillharding
My Dream Car I have only ever been a passenger in one never driven one
But I knew from the passenger seat on that first journey
One day I will own an XJS
Edd, what a consummate professional.
My XJS was constantly and constantly in the shop, costing huge $’s, worse than the XJ6. Stick to German engineering, I’ve had no luck with British Vehicles.
Good luck with the German cars.
I don't want to watch this cuz of you Mike I like Ed
Headlining same problem in my 1990 Volvo 740 saloon. Anyone know where to source new headliners for that car or any solutions to fix? Cheers
If you can remove it, you can peel off the lining, scrape off the old foam and glue, then using high temperature fabric spray (so that it doesn't peel off in high summer) apply a new fabric liner. Some cars recommend removing the rear windscreen but I've managed to get it out through the largest door. Maybe search for jaguar headliner replacement on TH-cam as there's a decent replacement video
Why did Edd leave?
Not the same without Ed.
should get rid of chubbs and have Ant and Edd host it.
What about the engine? We don't even get to hear or see it? What's the point of an XJS but the V12? Superb style but, so are some Grandfather clocks.
I miss this original mechanic
Look up "Edd China" to find Edd doing his own thing.
Wery nise kar 👍
No Ed, no wheeler dealers👎🏻
You need your mouth washing out with soap
I miss Ed also
An immaculate XJS V12 Convertible = 100,000 pounds by 2030.
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Why do you insist on only showing half an episode from the old series? So bloody irritating!
Start with 100 ft of vacuum line.
You know what's worse than a Jag.
A Jag with a flat tire.
I miss Edd !
Mike is nothing without Edd am glad he quit
I hope this is being used as a good parts car lol
By kink EDD 😃😃
1 grand for that, you got mugged off mate.
Is there nothing this man cant do
nhìn là thấy đồng tâm
Edd, we miss you. Where are you now? Do you have a new show? BTW your replacement 'Ant' is a bit of a poser.
This was a great series. They really should get a couple of new mechanics and revamp it. Edd is pleasant enough but no real personality. It would be nice to have a couple of guys who can add some real spark to it.
ok
I Miss edd .🙂
no good without Ed
Bit of a mincey look there from China on the thumbnail
now just replace the engine
không biết tiếng anh buồn thật.
those XJS had engines that are a nightmare to figure out what is wrong with them... apparently this one still worked.. but most XJS you find on the market probably are not, and have been sitting around for 10, 15 years .. getting those cars 'sorted' with the original engine is a nightmare(not to mention Xpensive!).. most just rip out the engine and replace it with a chevy 350.
The show isn’t the same
No veneer in ere
Mike buys a piece of shit and Edd does all the work.
Esed'e imposebel
cố định
Junk.
🤗👍👏
The show sux w/o Ed!
Who's that guy? We want Ant back.
điểm xuất phát và đích
🤔👁️👍🕊️❤️👼
Trying to grab a few likes and subs by using a clip with ed ? Wow....
Post the whole video you wanker
attention, soon all gas cars will be forbidden in EU!!!
A waste of time and money...
If this was the whole show, it was one of the least interesting I've seen.
I didn't watch the complete video. But its Ed China.
I MISS ED.
The show today isn't worth watching.
It's 10000. Time's better now edd is a shit mechanic
I had an xjs biggest piece of junk ever threw it on the tip with the rest of British made junk and bought a merc lol lol