JAN-2014 JaguarWest Mag.indd

Volume 25 Number 7
January 2014
O F F I C I A L M A G A Z I N E O F T H E J A G U A R C A R C L U B O F WA ( I N C )
Happy New Year!
Reflect on a great 2013 full of fun events,
beatiful cats and a great club
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President’s Prologue . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
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New Members and Their Cars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
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Coming Events & Activities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
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Annual Jaguar Dinner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
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E: [email protected]
M: 0408 098 969
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Points to 3rd December - JCCWA Trophies 2013/14 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
The Battery in Modern Jaguars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Club Meetings
Club meetings are held on the second
Wednesday of each month – 7:00pm
for a 7:30pm meeting in the JCCWA
clubrooms at Unit 109, West Point
Centre, 396 Scarborough Beach Road,
Osborne Park.
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From the Magazine Coordinator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Letters to the Editor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
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Contents
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1951 MK V Jaguar Stretch Limosine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Celebration of the Motor Car . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Motoring & Motor Sports : Wanneroo Track Day. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Register Reports
Great Southern Register Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
South West Register Report. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Grand Tourers Register Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Classifieds
Jaguar Cars For Sale. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
JCCWA Regalia . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
With some many wonderful events to report, it was difficult
to choose a single image for cover picture that would do
justice to each activity. Laurie Lapsley’s 340 shows the
sporting side of the smaller Jaguar saloons at the November
Wanneroo Track Day, whilst Allen Shephard’s D-Type replica
is in its natural element on the track. Earlier, Geoff Neil
captured Walter Hunter’s V12 E-Type with Terry McGrath’s
Mark V drophead, both cars in their natural elements; - the
elegant setting for Celebration of the Motorcar at Cottesloe
Civic Centre.
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Jaguar Car Club of WA (inc.)
Committee Members 2013 / 2014
President:
Luke Zambotti
Phone: 9271 4189 or 0409 100 626 [email protected]
Coming Events and Activities
JAN
Concessional Registrations Officer:
Rick Leonhardt
Phone: 9387 6959 or 0413 158 992 [email protected]
Denyce Beasley & Geoff Hender
Position Vacant
Phone: 9371 6811 or 0417 983 335 [email protected]
Immediate Past President:
Clubroom Manager:
Rick Leonhardt
Phone: 9387 6959 or 0413 158 992 [email protected]
Terry McGrath
Phone/Fax: 9279 7003 [email protected]
Secretary:
Sports Competition & Technical Officer:
Treasurer:
Neal Garswood
Phone: 9305 9618 or 0437 898 083
[email protected]
Registrar:
Richard Munro
[email protected]
ACJC Representative:
Rod Mathers
Phone: 9245 1300 [email protected]
Editor:
Ex-Officio Positions
Club Historian:
Terry McGrath
Phone/Fax: 9279 7003 [email protected]
Website Administrator:
CAMS Representative:
Rod Mathers
Phone: 9245 1300 [email protected]
Modern Saloon Register: XJ40, X300, X308 & X350,
Classic XJ Register: XJ Series 1, 2, 3 & XJC
Harley Bradstreet
Mobile: 0419 662 565 [email protected]
Ray Bell
Phone: 9401 4942 or 0417 926 381 [email protected]
S-Type, X-Type, XF, XJ
Peter Cole
Phone: 9457 3880 or 0488 689 875 [email protected]
Great Southern Register:
Graham Tresidder
Phone: 9844 4887 or 0409 836 479
[email protected]
MAR
South West Register:
John & Pauline Becker
Phone: 9751 2773
[email protected]
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Sunday 2nd
Sunday 9th
Chassis Car Register: SS, MkIV, MkV, MkVII, MkVIII,
MkIX & XK120, XK140, XK150.
Ian & Corrie Maitland
Phone: 9316 3540 or 0417 178 288 [email protected]
Ron Magrath
Phone: 9291 6549 [email protected]
FEB
Shane Wilkes
Phone: 0427 152 441 [email protected]
Grand Tourer Register: XJS, V 12s, XK 8, XKR
E-Type Register: Series I,II,III (includes C Type & D Type)
E-Type register Twilight run. *^ to Mandurah for an evening picnic / fish
and chips. Contact Rick Leonhardt [email protected] or Dave and
Sue Brumell 0415 744 117 [email protected]. 6.00 pm and 6.45 pm
start. Please refer to Page 17 for details of alternative assembly points. See
page 6 for more
South West Register Run.*^ To be confirmed. Contact John
and Pauline Becker 9751 2773 [email protected]
Register Secretaries
Daimler V8, S Type, 420, MkX, 420G, DS420 Garry Webb
Phone: 9438 3663 or 0429 646 613 [email protected]
Closing Date for February Magazine Submissions.
Position Vacant
Nick Pusenjak
Phone: 0408 959 660 [email protected]
Classic Monocoque Register: Mk1, Mk2, 240, 340,
Friday 17th
Regalia Officers:
Publicity Officer:
Corrie Maitland Phone: 9316 3540 [email protected]
Cruise for a Cause 3. Open cruise for all registered vehicles to help raise
much needed funds for the Children of Starlight. Meet 10am - Munchies,
2 Beach Street Fremantle. For more information contact Jono - AFCWA
President / Cruise organiser on 0431 301 181 or [email protected]
Sunday 19th
Magazine Coordinator:
Social Secretary:
Sunday 12th
Allen Shephard
Phone: 9385 8602 or 0438 858 601
[email protected]
Committee position vacant but see page 1 for editor’s details.
Geoff Neil Home 9300 4292 Mobile 0409 296 271
[email protected]
General Meeting at Clubrooms.*^ Unit 109 / 396 Scarborough Beach Rd,
Osborne Park. Clubrooms open 7.30 pm for an 8.00 pm meeting
Great Southern Register Run.*^ To be confirmed. Contact Graham
Tresidder 9844 4887 or 0409 836 479 [email protected]
Membership and Awards Officer:
Vice President:
Jim Bray
Phone: 9446 7483 or 0437 166 876
[email protected]
Wednesday 8th
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South West Register Run. Donnybrook Wine Festival. *^ To be confirmed.
Contact John and Pauline Becker 9751 2773 [email protected]
Grand Tourer Register Run.*^ To be confirmed. Contact Ray Bell 0417 926
381 [email protected] - See page 19 for more
Great Southern Register Run. *^ to be confirmed. Contact Graham
Tresidder 9844 4887 or 0409 836 479 [email protected]
Wednesday 12th
General Meeting at Clubrooms.*^ Unit 109 / 396 Scarborough Beach Rd,
Osborne Park. Clubrooms open 7.30 pm for an 8.00 pm meeting
Sunday 16th
Classic XJ Register. Breakfast in the Park *^(Kings Park)
Contact Harley Bradstreet 0419 662 565 [email protected]
9.00 am to 11.00 am Willong Pavilion – accessed from Kings Park Road
entrance opposite Outram Street. See page 9 for more
Friday 21st
Closing Date for March Magazine Submissions.
Wednesday 26th
New Members Evening. To be confirmed.
Sunday 9th
Great Southern Register Run. *^ to be confirmed. Contact Graham
Tresidder 9844 4887 or 0409 836 479 [email protected]
Wednesday 12th
General Meeting at Clubrooms.*^ Unit 109 / 396 Scarborough Beach Rd,
Osborne Park. Clubrooms open 7.30 pm for an 8.00 pm meeting
Sunday 15th
Modern Saloon Register - St Patrick’s Day Run *^
Contact Phil Vile 0424 703 200 or [email protected]
Friday 21st
Closing Date for April Magazine Submissions.
*Denotes Point Scoring Event ^Remember to Bring and Wear Your Name Badges
Note: You can now read and view your favourite articles and photos on our website in full colour: www.jaguarclubofwa.com.au
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President’s Prologue
Luke Zambotti
Unfortunately the syncromeshing of our
magazine production and club events
has been somewhat out of phase for the
past few months. Initially due to our
magazine editor’s November nuptials,
and of late the Christmas festive season.
The coming month should see a more
normal alignment of club activities and
commentary.
An error that caught my attention in
previous magazines was the incorrect
times given for our General Club
meetings. Meetings are held on the
second Wednesday of the month.
Clubrooms will be open from 7.30pm
for an 8.00pm meeting start. Apologies
to those members inconvenienced by
the error.
The November calendar of events
witnessed three varied events, providing
a range of activities for members to
select from and attend.
First, there was the Jaguar Ladies Club
“Jewellery & Accessory Event” held at
the clubrooms. Organised by, but not
exclusively for, the lady members of the
club, the event was well received and
praised by those in attendance.
Many thanks to organiser Annette Cole,
and Corrie Maitland for your time and
efforts in making this event a success.
I understand preparations are already
underway for another event planned for
the coming months
Second, we enjoyed the “Jaguar Club
Track Day” held at Barbagallo Raceway,
Wanneroo. This popular half day event
was again, well attended by the usual
suspects, but more importantly, by a
number of novice drivers and newer
club members. Experienced driving
instructors were again available to
anyone who wanted specific assistance
with driving techniques, driving lines,
and/or general track familiarisation.
Their knowledge of the track has been
garnered over many years and many
multiples of laps. This knowledge was
freely shared with anyone willing to
listen, watch and learn.
By the mornings end, all drivers were
wearing broad grins, and feeling a sense
of satisfaction and achievement. The
conversations which occurred whilst
lunch and coffee was being consumed,
reflected the enjoyable experience of
the morning. Thanks must go to Boyd
Kolozs, John Kopcheff, Rod Mathers,
John Smith, and those who assisted
on the day. Also to instructors Phil
Davenport and Craig Woodley Smith.
Your time and efforts were very much
appreciated by all.
And thirdly, the Annual Jaguar Dinner
& Awards Presentation evening was
held at the very recently re-decorated
clubrooms. In an attempt to re-energize
and revitalise the event for greater
member participation and satisfaction,
a committee decision was made to try
a new approach. The venue was to be
our own clubrooms, which provide areas
for conversation and visual display, both
internally and externally. The event date
was to be moved to a warmer month. The
catering and staffing was to be varied.
The beverages were to be of our own
selection, and at more moderate prices.
And, live music cancelled and replaced
with an opera based floor show, etc.
Initial response from members seemed
to be mixed, however final ticket sales
were commensurate with previous years,
and regardless “The show must go on”.
Saturday arrived, final preparations were
being undertaken with the help of Ian
and Corrie Maitland, Terry McGrath,
Beryl Lyons, and myself, lights
were being hung, tables were being
positioned and set, and the marquee
erected. A rest period was being enjoyed
when my mobile telephone rang.
It was Betty Percival, ringing to inform
me that Jim (our club Patron) had
taken a fall the previous evening. Jim
had unfortunately suffered a broken
arm, and sadly they could not attend
the planned dinner. Betty re-assured
me that Jim was not suffering, but was
however, confined to an armchair and
watching the Ashes Cricket match. Not
a great start but, the show must go on.
And on it did.
Members and guests were welcomed
to the clubrooms through an entry
marquee, where they were served a
beverage of choice. The clubrooms had
been transformed with mood lighting,
balloons, decorated tables, and a
changing visual display of classic cars via
computer imagery. The transformation
was particularly well received and
proved to be an effective, alternate use
of our clubrooms. All were invited to
take a seat at anyone of the available
tables. An open invitation was then
made for all members to change
seats and/or tables throughout the
evening, hopefully insuring maximum
integration of all in attendance.
Following consumption of the more
than adequate buffet dinner, the
presentation of awards began. Geoff
Hender, the Awards Officer, gave a brief
description of the Awards, the points
awarding system, and areas in which
the system was being evaluated and
reviewed (more on that at a later date).
Geoff then read out, and I presented the
following trophies to :
Roadbend Trophy
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Phil Vile
Jack Fitzpatrick Award
. . . . . . . . . . . . . Joe & Francis Hossell
Shannon’s Trophy
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Harley Bradstreet
Franzone Trophy
The JCCWA would like to welcome
all new members of 2012/2013.
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Laurie Lapsley
Dick O’Halloran Award
We look forward to seeing you at all future club events !
New Members and Their Cars
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Allen Davenport
John Mulheron Award
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Kopcheff
Harley Bradstreet, in his acceptance
speech, made reference to the only other
item he had won, “the lottery for the
Vietnam call up”.
Peter and Annamarjaana Teasdale of West Leederville
1963 Mark II 3.8 litre
Two other awards were announced on
the evening, both being “Presidents’
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Awards” These are an acknowledgement
of contributions made by members
towards the betterment and ongoing
improvement of the Club.
The first, to Ian and Michele Muir, for
their efforts over the past few years as
Regalia Officers. Ian and Michele have
regularly attended most club events
with all manner of regalia. And as a
consequence their efforts have provided
both, a financial benefit to the Club,
as well as an avenue through which
Jaguar regalia is made available to club
members and the public.
The second, to Richard Munro, for
his contribution as Club Registrar.
Richard has over the past year or so,
painstakingly reviewed and edited our
existing member database. This updated
database now allows the club to improve
and redefine its future information
distribution avenues.
All well deserving recipients of the
award. The club applauds your
contribution.
Appreciation and thanks were also given
To Diane McGrath for her efforts in
cleaning and polishing the trophies.
They looked impressive on the awards
table. Unfortunately the process will
require revisiting again next year.
With the formal part of the evening
completed, members and guests were
then treated to a one and a half hour
floor show by “ i musicanti “. The
five-person opera based group provided
a level of entertainment not yet seen
at an Annual Dinner. The intimate
performance drew a standing ovation
from the floor, and a direction from
myself to pause, whilst sweets were
served, and caterers allowed to retire
for the evening. Interrupting the show
allowed me invite the entertainers to
join our group and share sweets, coffee,
and a glass of wine. The invitation was
graciously accepted, after which lengthy
conversations between performers and
their audience were exchanged, and the
evenings merriment continued.
The midnight hour approached and
I am sorry to report, members were
invited to “go home” so that the clean
up phase could begin. As I shook hands
with those leaving, I was taken aback
with the number, and enthusiasm, of
compliments expressed regarding the
evenings event. Some members openly
admitted their initial reluctance towards
attending, but confessed the evening
was a great success.
The “gentlemen’s’ room” was located
on the outside of the clubrooms.
Fortunately, Ben Meyers had parked
his newly acquired red Jaguar F-Type
convertible adjacent the marquee and
exit doors of the clubrooms, and this
provided a bonus whilst en route to
the facility and of course, another
embracing topic of conversation for
those passing.
A huge vote of thanks to Corrie and
Ian Maitland, and all who helped,
for making this event one that will
be talked about for quite some time.
The praises for a “task well done” were
thoroughly deserved.
As I am completing this prologue, our
Christmas events such as the Great
Southern Register, South West Register,
and Rockingham barbecue luncheons
have not taken place yet. However
articles on these should appear in the
February magazine.
On to 2014. This years opening January
event will be the E-Type Register
Twilight Run to Mandurah, on Sunday
the 19th. This twilight and hence cooler
event is a very popular and enjoyable
motoring / social event. All members
are encouraged, and most welcomed
to attend. We hope to see you there.
Specific details are listed further in this
magazine.
Until next month, safe motoring.
Luke Zambotti
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From the Magazine Coordinator
This month’s magazine has an article
on the Series II XJ Jaguar saloons. It
is forty years since the Series II became
available in quantity in Australia, so we
commemorate the fortieth anniversary
of a car that was very popular with
Jaguar club members in its heyday.
Over the years, many members of the
Jaguar Car Club have owned Series II
XJ saloons, - including both the six
cylinder 4.2 litre twelve cylinder 5.3
litre variants. As a follow up to this
month’s article, I am calling on Series
II owners past and present to please
jot down a few words about their cars
and their experiences with them. And
photographs would also be appreciated
please. These will be published as a Part
2 in the February issue of Jaguars West.
Letters to the Editor
S Type saloons which were a variant of
the Mark II. I hope to feature the S
Type in the March issue and once again,
stories of ownership and photographs
of the S Type are sought. You may
even wish to write the covering article...
please.
Nicholas Pusenjak
2013 was the fiftieth anniversary of the
Great Southern Register Report
The GSR Regional Register Secretary
plans to go again in 2014, allocating
functions with the formula proved in
2013; that is, a schedule of members
in turn, taking on responsibility for the
monthly runs. I thought, to this end,
we might meet early in the new year for
a picnic lunch in a park somewhere, to
explore this and, if agreed, to nut things
out.
This again is adopting last year’s practice
which might be foolhardy. We were
thoroughly rained out the first time last
year and had to reschedule, and that
second date’s weather proved miserable,
too. Although not quite so bad and this
time we did have a gazebo roof against
the occasional shower. I’ll E-mail a
proposed date and venue around in
January.
Graham Tresidder
Secretary
Annual Jaguar Dinner
Celebration of the Motorcar
Wanneroo Track Day
What a fabulous evening : very many
thanks to our committee and especially
Corrie, for all the hard work and
thought that went into making this
such a great event. The club rooms
were transformed and looked lovely
with gold and black balloons as table
decorations.
Hi Luke,
Luke,
I’m writing to thank you for your
support of the Celebration of the
Motorcar exhibition. Pleasingly, the
feedback from visitors and exhibitors
has been universally positive, with many
well-travelled people claiming it’s the
best car show they’ve ever attended in
Australia.
Can you please pass on my thanks to
John for firstly the ride in his Lambo,
but to be offered the opportunity to
drive it was fantastic and I loved every
second of it.
The food was varied and delicious
and there was as much to drink as
anyone could wish for. The floor show
outstanding – I could listen to them
again and again! Thanks the lovely
young ladies (daughters of members) for
such attentive bar and table service.
I enjoyed this Annual Jaguar Dinner so
much and any member who didn’t want
to attend because it wasn’t “Black Tie”
made a big mistake in my opinion.
Congratulations to all concerned,
Beryl Lyons
It was wonderful to have got such an
excellent range of cars together, mixed
with perfect weather, an exceptional
venue and a happy, large crowd made
the ideal formula.
Firstly another great day and thanks to
those who organised it.
It is club members like John who make
the club what it is, a man prepared
to share his vehicle with other club
members and offer them a once in a life
time opportunity is just excellent.
Please pass on my thanks
Craig Woodley-Smith
The tallying is not yet completed, but
it looks like there has been a very good
outcome for the charity beneficiary
Bridging Communities.
I wish to personally thank the Jaguar
Car Club members for their part in
assisting with the Jaguar display, which
looked excellent and received very good
feedback.
Best regards,
Paul Blank Event Director Celebration
of the Motorcar
E-Type REGISTER - TWILIGHT RUN TO MANDURAH
SUNDAY 19 JANUARY 2014
Format and Location:
BYO picnic tea or buy fish and
chips or similar at Mandurah.
Eateries, coffee shop and ice cream
shop are across a pedestrian bridge
from Keith Holmes Reserve, in the
Mandurah Ocean Marina.
Meeting Points and Timing:
Meeting Point 1: City Beach - in
a car park just south of the corner
of Oceanic Drive and Challenger
Parade (near the City Beach south
groin). Meet at 6:00pm for a
6:15pm latest departure.
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Meeting point 2: Shop car park
corner of Boyd Crescent and
Cockburn Road South Fremantle.
Meet at 6:30pm for an approx
6:45pm departure (upon arrival
from City Beach of group 1). Depart
when group 1 arrives/goes past.
Picnic Destination: Keith Holmes
Reserve at the north end of “The
Lido” in Mandurah, across the
water from the Mandurah Ocean
Marina. Arrival time between
7:15pm and 7:30pm. UBD Map
525 Reference 11D or Google “The
Lido Mandurah”.
What to bring:
• Picnic table and chairs
• Refreshments of your choice
• Picnic tea if not purchasing fish
and chips locally.
• Lantern if you have one (area
has limited lighting, but this
may be solved by the Brumells)
• Public BBQ on site.
For further details contact Rick
Leonhardt – 9387 6959, 0413
158 992 or Dave and Sue Brumell
0415 744 117. (No advance notice
required)
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MEMORY LANE
CLASSIC AUTO RESTORATIONS
45TH NATIONAL RALLY
What’s happening at MEMORY LANE this month ...
MELBOURNE
1938 3½ litre SS DHC, chassis 36226
Full bodywork restoration and paintwork by
Memory Lane. Of the four SS DHCs to have
been in Western Australia this is the third
restored by us.
Shirley Strickland, triple Olympic Games gold
medalist seen here in SS DHC, chassis number
36226, in a ticker tape parade from Fremantle
to Perth, 6 November 1952, after her return
from the 1952 Helsinki Olympics.
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FOR SALE:
XK120 Roadster project car
XK140 Roadster project car
Unit 3, 160 Beechboro Road South, BAYSWATER WA 6053
Telephone: 9370 3655
email: [email protected]
Website: www.memorylaneautos.com.au
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Accommodation will be available at the
Novotel Glen Waverley, that is located
between the CBD and the Dandenong
Ranges - being a short 20-30 minute
drive from each. All rooms have been
fully refurbished, so a comfortable stay
is assured. Shopping is on the doorstep,
as well as many international restaurants.
Adjoining the hotel is Century City Walk
complex, that offers Village Cinema,
Strike Bowling, and Tabaret-Sports Bar,
all located under the same roof. The
train station is located behind the hotel
for easy direct access to the city or
Melbourne Cricket Ground.
The 2014 National Rally will have a
format very similar to those of the
past. The Rally will be opened at the
Meet and Greet Party at the Novotel
Glen Waverley on Friday evening.
On Saturday morning a cavalcade of
d'Elegance and d'Etat entrants will lead
the way to Jells Park for our Concours
and Display Day. On Saturday night
we will have a night of fun with music
and dancing at the clubrooms. Sunday
morning will see our potential sporting
heroes make their way to Sandown
Racetrack for an enviable day on the
track. A great day for entrants and
spectators alike. There will also be a
choice of alternative events for those
not wanting to go to Sandown for the
sporting event on Sunday.
The Presentation Dinner is to be held
at Southern Golf Club Keysborough
on Sunday evening. Monday morning
will come all too soon as we gather
for brunch at the club rooms and to
say goodbye. We will also wave off
the Post Rally Tour participants as they
head off to let their Jaguars "Prowl the
Peninsula".
Come and celebrate the Jaguar marque
with like-minded enthusiasts. Help us
to put "Our Marque on Melbourne" in
Victoria at Easter 2014. I look forward to
meeting you there.
Lyn Belcher Director
45th Jaguar National Rally 2014.
www.jaguarnationalrally.org.au
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The Battery in Modern Jaguars
The following article relating to battery
health being critical in modern Jaguars is
reproduced with the kind permission of the
Jaguar Enthusiasts’ Club of UK (article by Phil
Collins from the November 2013 edition of the
“Jaguar enthusiast” magazine).
I recently ran into problems with my
2004 XK8 4.2 litre convertible. They
were resolved by following advice that
is widely given to those who have
Jaguars from the past fifteen years with
electronics, CAN bus and all those
complications. The story might serve as
a reminder to members generally.
If electrical faults are reported on
modern Jaguars two pieces of advice are
frequently given –“Check your battery”
and “Take all electrical power off the car
for some minutes to allow the systems
to reset”. This worked for me in the
following circumstances.
For years the ‘DSC Fault’ message had
come up transiently while cranking the
engine. Then in recent months on one
or two occasions the passenger door
could not be shut because the door glass
had not dropped on opening. Neither
a great problem but then, driving along
in the XK8 convertible, the hydraulic
hood pump started to run continuously.
The only way it could be stopped
was by withdrawing its 40 amp fuse.
Immediately, the remote locking failed
Ben Myers' and Warren and Jo Naseby's F-Types
to work (though the key still did its
job). So I parked the car and thought
about it for a couple of days.
Back to the car I found the battery was
now flat as a pancake. Disconnecting
the battery, it was put on charge for a
couple of hours. On reconnection a
large drain (2amps) could be seen – the
courtesy lights were running amok.
When the key was in the ignition they
worked OK but on removing the key
nothing would persuade the lights to go
out. Working the passenger door handle
while the door was open drove the
passenger window down further each
time it was operated.
electronics by removing power from the
car for a couple of hours seems to help
too. If you had tried to diagnose this
from the symptoms above you would
probably have spent hours getting
nowhere.
Remember, too, that the battery is in
the boot and when it’s flat or you have
a central locking fault, you can’t get in
by using the remote, so from time to
time check that your boot opens using
the key directly in the slot. You will
need the radio code to get that working
again after disconnecting the power and
the window limits need to be reset after
re-connecting.
So the battery went back on charge for
a full day before being re-connected.
Amazingly everything now worked
properly! The fuse for the pump was
re-inserted and the hood went up and
down like a good’un.
I hope this tale might give courage
or inspiration to others who find
themselves in a similar situation, which
initially had appeared utterly hopeless.
Off to the local battery specialist who
diagnosed the battery as 50% OK, so
I bought a new one. Now a week later
all the problems remain cleared and the
long standing DSC fault message has
been banished.
Reprinted with the kind permission of of Nigel
Thorley of “Jaguar enthusiast” magazine
Submitted by
Rick Leonhardt
There are plain conclusions. When you
get an unusual electrical fault a good
port of call is the battery. Re-setting the
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Jaguar XJ Series II
The Middle Classic XJ Model 40 Years On
2013 marked the 40th anniversary of the
introduction of the first major revamp
of the Jaguar XJ saloon range that had
been first released in 1968. Deliveries
to the Australian market of what was
catalogued as the Series II (the first XJ
models were then known retrospectively
as the Series I) started coming through
in volume in 1974, so it is appropriate to
feature the Series II model this year.
The Series II XJ range went through a
period of being popular with members
of the Jaguar Car Club. With a handful
of exceptions, such as Allen Shephard’s
brand new car which he still owns today
(see cover November issue of Jaguars
West), the Series II came into the Club
scene in quantity when the cars were
around five to ten years old and many
were regular attenders at Club activities
until their owners updated to newer
Jaguars when the cars were typically
around fifteen years old. This pattern is
consistent with most models of Jaguar
saloons. Today, with the newest Series
II being 34 years old, the model is quite
rare with only the most diehard fans of
the model still driving them.
Series II turned out to be an interim
model and was intended to be the final
use of the original XJ body shell of
1968. The woes of British Leyland in
the 1970’s prevented the XJ40 from
following the Series II into production
and this gave us the Series III that
retained the same body structure from
1968. Remarkably, the twelve cylinder
versions of the Series III remained in
production until 1992, thus giving Sir
William Lyons XJ body a production life
of some 24 years.
But back to the subject of this piece.
The Series II was a much better car
than Series I. It was announced at
the Frankfurt Motor Show on 13th
September 1973 along with a smart twodoor coupe model, known as the XJC.
As deliveries of the XJC to customers
didn’t commence until April 1975, we
will leave that big “Four Oh” celebration
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Changes to the XJ range that made
Series II a better car than the original
model included a major update of the
instrumentation, wiring and the heating
and ventilation system. On the safety
front, the body shell was stiffer and side
impact beams were built into the doors.
Ventilated brake discs were standard
on the front wheels and the windscreen
was laminated. Mechanically, the 2.8
litre engine was dropped and in the
major seller, the 4.2 a new oil cooler and
exhaust system were part of the changes.
Visually, the front bumper was raised
to a height of sixteen inches above the
road and small over riders were fitted.
This change required a new style shallow
radiator grille, with the main engine air
intake being below the bumper. The side
indicator and parking lamps were also
placed below the bumper, whilst the rear
number plate lamp was relocated to the
boot lid. No longer would it fill up with
water as usually happened with the Series
I when the rubber seal perished. Slotted
silver painted steel wheels with the
smaller diameter hub caps as used on the
Series I XJ12 were standard with Kent
alloy wheels an extra cost option.
The minor instruments were relocated
in front of the driver and grouped
around the speedometer and tachometer
and column mounted stalks replaced
the impressive array of rocker switches
that adorned the central fascia of the
previous model. The central fascia
contained a large air vent for the new
climate control air conditioning system.
This was a standard fitment on all cars
sold in Australia, whilst an improved
air blending and heating system was
used on home market cars when the air
conditioning option wasn’t specified.
The climate control air conditioning
used a series of electric servo motors
that operated cams to open and close
flaps as required. The new integrated
air conditioning system had an output
of 300 cubic feet per minute, compared
with 200 cfm of the Series I. This was
one of the first cars where the internal
temperature could be dialled up and
the system would automatically either
turn on the refrigeration or the heating,
depending on the external temperature.
It would make funny little whirrs and
clanks as the servos engaged, but it
worked and worked well. Fixing it when
it didn’t work is another tale. Jaguar
went to great lengths to make the XJ cars
as quiet as possible. The redesign of the
front bulkhead to accommodate the new
air treatment systems saw abandonment
of a double skin and use of a single skin
that use a pre-formed asbestos panel on
the engine side to reduce the transfer of
heat and a Hardura felt and bitumen
covering on the inside to reduce noise.
Penetrations of the bulkhead were
designed with permanent connections
for flexible hoses that were connected on
either side. Multi pin sockets were built
into the bulkhead and wiring harnesses
were plugged in on either side. Jaguar
engineers worked miracles and as a result
the Series II was eerily quiet and smooth
and set standards of quietness that were
not achieved by some other makes of
luxury cars for many years.
For the Australian market, the 4.2 litre
six cylinder and 5.3 litre twelve cylinder
cars were available and Daimler badged
variants were offered, seemingly on
and off depending on supply. All cars
sold new in Australia had automatic
transmission, although manual cars
were available in the home market. The
Series II body shell was offered with two
wheelbases, a longer wheelbase shell that
gave an additional four inches in the rear
came late in the Series I era. By the end
of 1974, the short wheelbase version was
dropped and short wheelbase Series II
cars are quite rare. A 3.4 litre derivative
of the 4.2 litre engine was developed in
1975, but not offered in Australia.
factory, low morale amongst the staff
and poor quality control of components
provided by outside suppliers all
contributed to the Series II woes. These
were not resolved until into the Series
III era and influence of Sir John Egan.
Series II production ended early in 1979.
Today, most surviving Series II Jaguars
are cars that have been looked after
with exceptional care and are in good
condition. Successive modifications have
overcome some of the inherent faults
and a good Series II should be a reliable
classic car that is lovely to drive and is
more than comfortable coping with
twenty first century traffic conditions.
At the beginning of December 2013,
nine Series II saloons were advertised
for sale on the various national internet
car sales web sites. Prices ranged from
$2,600 to $15,000. Those at the higher
price range, (generally around $10,000)
appear to be superb examples that have
either covered very low distances or had
been extensively refurbished. With an
imposing appearance on the road that
comes with an older car adorned with
lots of chrome and superb comfortable
leather seats quiet and with a climate
controlled environment, a Series II
Jaguar offers a wonderful bargain price
entry into classic motoring and a good
car should last a long time if driven
sparingly, as one would expect of a classic
that is now between 34 and 40 years of
age.
Appendix 2
Prices New in Australia
Appendix 1
Production figures – all Series II
variants – total 127,078
• Jaguar exterior:
Old English White, Fern Grey,
Greensand, Sable Brown, Regency
Red, British Racing green, Lavender
Blue, Dark Blue, Squadron Blue.
Black, Silver, Signal Red and Primrose
are listed as extra cost colours.
• Jaguar Interior:
All Jaguar cars sold on the Australian
market came with leather upholstery
as standard. Russet, Dark Blue,
Cinnamon, Moss Green, Olive,
Cinnamon, Biscuit.
• Jaguar XJ6 4.2 litre short wheelbase
- 12,147
• Jaguar XJ6 4.2 litre long wheelbase 57,804
• Jaguar XJ12 5.3 litre long wheelbase
- 16,010
• Daimler Sovereign 4.2 litre short
wheelbase - 2,341
• Daimler Sovereign and Vanden Plas
4.2 litre long wheelbase -14,531
• Daimler Double Six 5.3 litre - 2,608
• Daimler Double Six Vanden Plas 5.3
litre - 1,726
• Jaguar XJ6 4.2 $11,830 in 1974
escalating to $32,500 by 1979
• Jaguar XJ12 5.3 $18,570 in 1974 to
$38,000 by 1979
• Daimler Vanden Plas Double Six was
$44,000 in 1978
Appendix 2
Colours
Nicholas Pusenjak
The reputation of Jaguar as a builder
of high quality luxury cars was badly
dented in the 1970’s. The British
Leyland takeover also affected the brand
during the Series I era, but Series II
copped the brunt of criticism, for the
cars were dogged with a reputation for
unreliability and poor build quality. The
lack of quality control within the Jaguar
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1951 MK V Jaguar Stretch Limousine
October 2013
My project came from the concept of
in my semi - retirement in Busselton
I could cater mainly for weddings by
hiring out the limousine and driving it
myself in the South West. In addition to
that participate in some charity work.
Well now the concept has come to
fruition and my fully restored 1951 MK
V Jaguar stretch limousine is completed
and working. It is one of only three
stretched MK V sedans in Australia
and currently the only one in Western
Australia.
None of the others have upgraded
suspensions and running gear.
I like Jaguar cars and wanted a classic
model to suit weddings hence the MK
V which I have stretched by 1400mm.
This includes the widening of the two
rear doors to allow better access for
bridal dresses.
The car is painted in Old English white
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including the wheels which are from a
Series 1 XJ6 which allows MKV hub
caps to fit straight on. They are shod
with Goodyear Wrangler 225/70 x15”
tyres which are rated to carry the extra
load and total weight.
conjunction with a new compressor.
A modern ignition switch with an
accessories position replaced the old key
and push button starter. The cab lights
are the same as used in MK 2 Jaguars
and blend nicely.
The interior is trimmed in Biscuit
coloured leather with the hood lining
in fawn English wool felt and all new
hand crafted wood work trimmed in Burl
Walnut veneer. The bars, stretch panel
trim boards and the new console also have
hand crafted Burl Walnut veneer trim
added to blend with the rest of the car.
The head lights and fog lights are brand
new but fitted with halogen globes. Front
clear glass lamps, rear and side indicators
have been fitted rather than using
the original trafficators for safety and
practicality. Amber globes are used for all
the indicators. The rear indicators are the
same as MK V tail lamps but with opal
glass from a Bristol front park light.
The interior has front and rear air
conditioning fitted, with the front
having a heater and a solenoid
controlled flap for the demister vents.
The dash panel has been modified
to incorporate the front & rear air
conditioner controls plus the front
oblong air vents. There are three
condensers fitted to ensure complete
cooling of the air conditioner gas in
The wipers are now two speed via a
Lucas 14W wiper motor, controlled by
a switch with intermittent and wash
functions with two chrome washer
fitted. Original MK V cars only had a
single speed wiper and no washers.
The front and rear suspensions are
both from a Jaguar Series 3 XJ6 thus
giving modern suspension, disc brakes
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all round and power rack & pinion
steering. The pedal box and brake
booster are also from the same donor
XJ6 which keeps it all XJ6 Jaguar.
The reconditioning of the brakes
included re sleeving in stainless steel the
callipers and master cylinder, with the
booster reconditioned.
I searched for a modern engine that
would fit in the narrow engine bay and
settled on a Commodore VX Eco Tech
3.8 V6 engine & gearbox. The 4 speed
automatic gearbox is now cooled by a
remote oil cooler with electric fan and
using an XJ6 auto gear stick mounted
into a purpose built radio console. We
used the Commodore computer but
purchased a BCM simulator to handle
the rest of the electronics. A brand new
120amp alternator (as used in the police
Commodores) was fitted to cope with
all the extra electrics. The V6 engine oil
filter also had to be fitted remotely to
clear the pinion housing.
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The twin pipe custom exhaust with
extractors has been built in stainless
steel with catalytic converters.
The car has been completely rewired
to incorporate the new modifications,
additions and the existing dash which
now has MK 2 Jaguar gauges plus a new
dual oil & water temp gauge.
The original fire wall was removed and
replaced by thicker metal which was
now not only stronger but all the old
unnecessary holes deleted.
A new steering column with indicators
and hazard switches was also used in
conjunction with a black cross bar and
leather padded Mota Lita 15”steering
wheel.
The new stainless steel fuel tank has an
external electric pump, fuel filter and
charcoal canister plus the unleaded
Commodore filler and cap. The spare
wheel is suspended below the tank on a
Commodore utility winch.
The windows have all had brand new
glass fitted including the four quarter
windows and all chrome work has been
redone.
The stretch panel and the rear doors
(with electric widows) have full width
glass with no infill panel being used
to give cleaner lines and a better visual
effect.
Dynamax sound deadener has been
fitted to the floor right up to behind the
dashboard to make the interior quieter
and cooler plus roof deadener was also
installed.
Retractable lap and sash seat belts have
been fitted, except lap belts to the centre
of the bench seats plus we added 3 child
seat retainers. The rear belt retractors
have been concealed in the boot.
The accompanying wedding photos are
of Patrick Dick’s daughter Sarah & her
wedding with groom Michael Dobbin.
Keith Sims
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Celebration of the Motor Car
GRAND TOURERS TWILIGHT RUN – SUNDAY 9th FEBRUARY
Join the Grand Tourers on a cruise from the clubrooms along the coast to the Swan River.
We can expect a hot night and our destination should be the coolest place around at that time of the year. We are heading
for the “Eat Greek” restaurant at 110 Riverside Road in East Fremantle. They provide a buffet meal for $44.90 and wines
are reasonably priced. There is plenty of parking at the door. We will meet at 5:30pm for departure at 6:00pm. The run
should take about 40 minutes so we get to the restaurant in time for the sunset at about 7:15pm.
Please contact Ray Bell on 0417 926 381 or see me at the January meeting for details.
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Motoring & Motor Sports : Wanneroo Track Day
Report on Thursday morning,
21st November 2013 Club
Track Day, Barbagallo
Raceway, Wanneroo
Club members and visitors continued to
enjoy the track days that your club lined
up at Barbagallo Raceway during 2013.
The track day of 21st November was
another great day with seventeen drivers
and 16 cars participating.
I can report that nine Jaguars graced the
track with seven “other cars” circulating
as well.
Of the Jaguars on the track, regular Phil
Shephard was there with the beautiful
D Type replica of Allen Shephards.
Mike Stoney and Laurie Lapsley were
there with their very quick Mk 2’s.
Great to see these fine examples of
Australian saloon car racing history on
the track being driven as they deserve to
be, in a ‘spirited’ manner,
New additions to the Jaguar fleet at the
track day were the super low mileage
(18,000 kms), totally original V-12
XJS of George Hogg. Tim McLean’s
stunning bright blue XKR was also a
standout Jaguar on the day.
Of the “other cars”, Nick Grainger’s
yellow 1967 fast back Mustang
reminded us of the competition that the
Mk2’s had to face in their racing days.
The Mustang is sure a contrast to the E
type that Nick usually participates in at
track days, but I am sure is just as much
fun. It sure looked and sounded like it!
The AJS Ford V8 historic special of
Bruce Jones, a guest car and driver,
provided an interesting base point from
which to appreciate the development
that has taken place in single seat race
car specials over the years.
Within the ‘supercar’ category, it was
interesting to compare the development
that has taken place over 60 years
comparing the D type replica, a
‘supercar’ of its time with the modern
‘supercar’ example provided by the
Lamborghini Gallardo. My observation
was that the D type replica is the
prettier of the two!
A feature of the track day was the
driving instruction provided so kindly
by the two instructors. It’s not often you
get to travel on ‘a road’ with a police
driving instructor as passenger at speeds
way in excess of the speed limit and
not be worried about getting a ticket or
even worse an impounded car!
So a great morning was enjoyed at the
track by those attending as with other
drivers and cars who attended the
previous two track days during the year.
The plan is for at least three more half
track days to be held at Barbagallo
Raceway in 2014. As competition for
track day spots is increasing, I urge all
members and their guests who wish to
try out their Jaguars and ‘other cars’
to take advantage of the track day
opportunities in 2014. The drive to
Collie race track is a little longer than
that to Wanneroo.
So next year members must come
along and experience driving around
the famous Barbagallo Raceway, like
the Supercar V8 drivers do, but at
much more sensible speeds. This is an
opportunity for you to drive your car
(Jaguar or other make you may own)
around Barbagallo Raceway at a speed
with which you feel comfortable. You
will not embarrass yourself as you will
not be ‘racing’ against anyone else.
You will enjoy the camaraderie and
friendship in the pits, talking with your
fellow club members and guests about
how your Jaguar or “other car” went.
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Special thanks from all who participated
in the Barbagallo Raceway track days
during 2013 goes to Rod Mather, Boyd
Kolozs and John Smith who were able
to secure these track days through
their significant association with
the custodians of the track, the WA
Sporting Car Club and CAMS.
See you at the Jaguar track days in
2014.
John Kopcheff
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Harley Bradstreet
Dave Brum ell
Steve Wall
Nic Pusenjak
Peter Cole
Gordon Barnard
John Dyer
Steve Cole
Neil Davis
Brian Diggett
Joe Hossell
Ben Myers
John’s Lamborghini and Allen Shephard’s
D-Type replica at Barbagallo Raceway
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J A N U A RY 2 0 1 4
O’Halloran
PAG E 2 1
South West Register Report
October 2013
We had a lovely drive to West Coast Motor Museum
in Mandurah and what a great place as the Perth
members would know due to their recent visit. How
fantastic is the setup as it takes you back in time. I felt
like I was on the set of Happy Days and was waiting
for “Fonzy” to walk in!!!! John McNess even fired up
the jute box. What great memories and some of those
memories would have been in the back seat of some
of those cars as well (if you know what I mean). How
many of you went to the “Drive-In” in these cars and
can you remember when they started at midnight
some times, I do so there you have it, you know the
age bracket I am in. Imagine ladies driving one of
those Cadilac’s or the huge Fairlane down to your
local shopping ctr to do the weekly shopping, I don’t
think you would find a parking bay that big and not to
mention the fuel to run the thing.
We had a gorgeous day for it and 10 cars came along
for the day which again is fantastic.
We shared the day with the “S” & “R” Series Valiant
Car Club and I have to say that the all looked amazing.
John’s brother had one years ago and I love the style
CAR TRAILER TRANSPORT
of them. They looked like they had just rolled off the
factory floor all in pristine condition as did our Jaguars
I have to say.
I was going to give a prize out to the person who
could pronounce the name of the road coming off the
freeway to get to the museum but no one could so if
there is anyone out there who can I would love to hear
it. Every time I pass it I try to say it in my head and
can’t but it does pass the time away.
Well our next run will be through the “beautiful”
Ferguson Valley again on the 17th November. We will
If you haven’t seen Rob’s red truck and trailer about
that’s because he now has a tilt tray.
For all your transport requirements:
* BREAKDOWNS * ACCIDENTS * TRADE SERVICES
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meet at the usual spot at Koombana Bay, Bunbury at
10am and make our way to Fergusson Farm Stay for
lunch stopping along the way for coffee.
Hope to see you all there and please contact myself of
John for any enquiries.
Until next time
Happy & Safe Driving
John & Pauline Becker
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J A N U A RY 2 0 1 4
PAG E 2 3
Grand Tourers Register Report
Those of you who attended the
Houghtons Display Day on the 10th
November would have had a hard time
finding me and my XJ-S. Yes, I missed
my deadline for the completion of
the refurbishment on the car. I have
recently blamed a wet September for
my slow progress and I am now going
to unashamedly blame a very windy
October and November for the no show.
You see, the car was ready for it’s
topcoat by the end of October. My
plan was to wrap my carport in plastic
sheets and complete the spray job in
one day with a mad rush to get it all
back together in 10 days. So I hung the
sheets one afternoon ready for the next
day. That night the easterly howled like
never before and I found myself out in
the front yard at midnight dismantling
the spray booth. The wind continued
for the rest of the week. It did finally
calm but not before my schedule was
blown apart. The “booth” was erected
one morning and I commenced the base
coat that afternoon. The clear coats were
sprayed the next morning. The paint
was on but not complete.
I can’t blame the weather or the
equipment for what went wrong next.
XJR’s Ready for Basecoat
PAG E 2 4
J A N U A RY 2 0 1 4
I can only take the wrap myself. I am
indeed a very poor painter. The final
coats were many and appeared to be
going on very well. But that was not the
case. At the end of the second day I had
a paint job and a lot of work to do to
bring it up to scratch. I obviously had
the wrong settings on my gun for the
clear coat had not flowed correctly and
I had a lot of “orange peel”. Fortunately
I had put 6 coats of clear lacquer on
the car because I now had to wet sand
it back to get rid of the peel. Not only
is this a long and tiresome task, but it
cannot be started until the paint has
dried sufficiently. That is a minimum
of two weeks with acrylic lacquer. At
least the endless breeze worked for me
now by speeding up the drying process.
Otherwise it may have been a month
before the cut-back could commence.
I am now at a point where the cut and
compound is almost complete and the
job of rebuilding the car is about to
begin. The first bit to go back will be
the body kit. This is a pretty substantial
part of the car and, whereas the XJ-S is
a medium sized car (about the size of
an early Commodore), the kit actually
made the job a great deal bigger. In
particular the rear bumper is huge
and heavy. It had to be sprayed at the
same time and location as the body of
the car and took up a lot of room in
the “booth”. The front bumper is only
slightly smaller. Once the kit is on there
will at least be a bit of room to work on
the rest.
My new deadline is Christmas – three
weeks. This should be achievable as long
as I haven’t lost anything over the last
two years and nothing gets broken. The
windscreens are the big issue. I broke
the windscreen on my XJ6 when trying
to reinstall it. This time I have the
procedure fully worked out but it will
still be nerve racking. Of course two
years without any substantial running
will have taken its toll. I know I have
at least one cylinder not firing and the
air conditioner needs gas. I don’t know
what else will need attention when it’s
on the road but that’s a few weeks away.
For now it is more rubbing and
reassembly.
Ray Bell
XJR’s Base Coat Applied
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JAGUAR E-TYPE SERIES 3 FIXED
HEAD COUPE, 1973
Excellent condition, Australian
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Two owners since 1984. Detailed
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