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    Jaguar Jaguar Advice Jaguar XJ6 Jaguar XJ6 Advice Jaguar XJ6 1979
    I AM trying to find someone to modify my 1978 Series 2 XJ6 Jaguar into an open roadster and/or soft-top. I know a significant amount of work is involved, but I have a family of five and have always wanted a convertible, and the Jag is in superb condition. I have had one quote of $12,500 to remove the roof, reinforce the body and supply an engineering certificate. Does this sound excessive?
    Answered by CarsGuide
    24 November 2005
    Graham Smith

    I'D strongly advise against this. It's too big a job and too expensive. Jaguar produced an XJC cabriolet -- a two-door convertible much like you're wanting -- so perhaps you can seek out one of those. Or go for an American convertible. The quote seems too low for a decent job. If you go ahead, find out as much as you can about the person doing the work. Also, talk to a VicRoads-licensed engineer.

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