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The Official Monthly Magazineof of the the Jaguar Drivers Club of Southof Australia The Official Monthly Magazine Jaguar Drivers Club South Australia
Club Directory Management Committee
Club Services
Register Secretaries
Club Patron Phone:
Technical Officer Geoff Mockford (08) 8332 3366 / 0438 768 770 Librarian Tom Brindle (08) 8387 0051 Log Books David Burton 0417 566 225 davidb716@gmail.com
XK & MK 7, 8, & 9 Robin Ide Mobile: 0428 816 678 rdide@tpg.com.au
Peter Holland (08) 8271 0048
President
Julian Lugg Mobile: 0417 882 930 president@jdcsa.com.au Vice President Philip Prior Phone: (08) 8276 6136 Mobile: 0402 670 654 philipprior@bigpond.com Treasurer
Heather Buck Mobile: 0432 549 086 treasurer@jdcsa.com.au Secretary
Alan Bartram 0418 818 950 adbartram@bigpond.com Mobile:
Editor
Dane Wilden Mobile: 0431 058 951 dwilden@adam.com.au Membership Secretary Daphne Charman Phone: (08) 8248 4111 Mobile: 0404 999 200 membership@jdcsa.com.au Events Coordinators Arcadia & Jim Komaromi Mobile: 0421 185 168 jimkom@adam.com.au Web Editor
Tom Herraman 0423 214 644 info@jdcsa.com.au Mobile:
Club Web Site www.jdcsa.com.au Club Postal Address PO Box 6020 Halifax Street Adelaide SA 5000
Inspectors— Club Registration Geoff Mockford 0438768770 Evan Spartalis 08 83628116 Alan Baker 0429097729 Robin Ide 0428816678 Malcolm Adamson 0418856731 Roger Adamson 0421052518 Bob Charman 08 82484111 0421482007 Tim White 0419809021 Peter Holland 08 82710048 Richard Shipman 0417843808
Club Representatives Australian Council of Jaguar Clubs (ACJC) Tim White 0419 809 021 Federation of Historic Motoring Clubs (FHMC) Bob Lynch (08) 8381 1705 Marque Sports Car Association
(MSCA) Barry Kitts
(08) 8391 1759
All British Day Alan Bartram 0418 818 950
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Cover Image XJs well represented at the inaugural Mannum Coffee and Cars event this month. A report from Bob Charman can be found on pages 12 and 13.
SS, Mk IV, & Mk V Bob Kretschmer Phone: kretsch@internode.on.net MK 1, 2, S, & 420 (Compact) Angela & David Rogers Mobile: 0419 837 558 rogersda@bigpond.net.au XJ, 420G, & MK X Bob Charman Phone: (08) 8248 4111 charman@bigpond.net.au E-Type, F-Type, & Grand Tourer Thomas Herraman Mobile: 0428 616 423 etype@jdcsa.com.au Multi-Valve Peter Buck Mobile: 0421 061 883 peter.buck51@bigpond.com
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attendances at recent club and register activities. Involvement by members is important in our club. At this stage of the year there seems to be motoring activities almost weekly that we can be involved in. Many of our members are in for a very busy month with the significant motoring event for Adelaide being the V8 Supercars (Superloop Adelaide 500) and this is followed by the Formula 1 Grand Prix in Melbourne. The National Jaguar Rally in Albury Wodonga is next on the agenda with the McLaren Vale Vintage & Classic on 7th April. Our club is usually well represented at McLaren Vale and we have been allocated to Hardy’s Tintara Winery.
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For those who read Jaguar World magazine you may see our XK 120 featured in the latest edition (Spring 2019). It is also publicity for our club. The author is Richard Holdsworth who attended the 2018 Jaguar National Rally in Victor Harbor and spoke at the final dinner.
to do when it is published in Classic Marque. We will also be providing support on our new database to members through register meetings.
At the March general meeting Tim White will present to members details about our updated club data base.
We have planned to hold logbook renewal sessions at our June & July general meetings following the success last year.
Features include a streamlined membership renewal process, access to ordering regalia on line and many others.
Meanwhile, enjoy safe and happy motoring.
Please come along to general meetings to find out more and also read the information on what
Julian
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Club Torque Hello and welcome to another edition of Classic Marque. This edition has been a little late off the presses but is packed full of great content for you to enjoy. On the bright side, you’ll have less of a wait for your next Classic Marque fix in April! Tim White has been working very hard behind the scenes on upgrading the club’s expansive member database; over the coming months, a series of presentations will be given at General Meetings on how members can interact
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with the database. Additionally, Tim has written an informative “how-to” guide which can be found on page 5.
Faulkner’s article from whichcar on Jaguar’s debut at this year’s Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras - you can find that on page 7.
In addition to the regular supply of General and Register Meeting Minutes, Bob Charman reports on the success of the inaugural Mannum Coffee and Cars event, attended by 22 vehicles from the JDCSA - an outstanding effort!
As always, I hope you enjoy this edition of Classic Marque. Happy motoring,
Dane
If you’re looking for a more thought-provoking read, be sure not to miss Noelle
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JDCSA New Database A message to members from your Executive Committee The JDCSA has recently updated our database management, which will more securely manage membership, provide accurate data for log book management and will allow our office bearers and register secretaries to better communicate with members. The new database is utilising a system called ‘TidyHQ’ which is designed for club membership databases and is used by many sporting and car clubs in Australia and overseas. It has excellent security features to ensure that everyone’s data is safe. All the information from the old database has been transferred. Members are now invited to begin using the database to update your personal details and the details of your Jaguar/s. The previous database did not hold all the information on our vehicles and the new database allows us to do this. The new database will also enable members to purchase JDCSA regalia online and to also register for events like the Annual Dinner. The database will be used by most register secretaries to arrange meetings, advise of upcoming events and general communication. This is an exciting time for the club as we move positively forward and we encourage you to log in and have a look around the database. To login and obtain your password; Go to www.jdcsa.com.au and if asked to login use Membership>Database (members only)>press “CLICK HERE” 1. This will take you to the database 2. Click LOGIN at top right of screen
jaguar/coventry
then
select
Enter the email address you already have registered with JDCSA 1. If this is your first log-in a screen will pop-up asking to “send a password email” 2. Go to your email inbox and follow the instructions on that email to set your password 3. Once the password is set you will have access to the database 4. Near the top of the screen you will see what you can access; memberships, events and shop. To view and update your details, click on your initials which are in the top right hand corner of the screen. At the next JDCSA general meeting on the 5th March we will be presenting the new database and explaining how to login and use it. We will do the same in April. Over the coming months we will highlight additional features. We will also include this information in our Classic Marque magazine. In the meantime, if you have any questions please do not hesitate to contact one of our database experts who are able to assist you;
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Tim White 0419 809 021 casuti3@bigpond.com Phil Prior 0402 670 654 philipprior@bigpond.com Daphne Charman 8248 4111 charman@bigpond.net.au Or Your Register Secretary Tim White Database Administrator
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Jaguar’s Mardi Gras Debut Sparkling move towards diversity in motoring Noelle Faulkner whichcar A surprising pop-up by the British marque set a new standard on how brands can include themselves in events outside the box. “Holden, you’re a disgrace to Australia!” “Well, you have offended me and I drive a Holden....but it will be our last.” “How to alienate the majority of Australia in one go. What about supporting families and tradies and celebrate them! [sic]”. When Holden came out in support of Australian Marriage Equality and announced itself as the first automotive company to sponsor the Sydney Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras in 2017, these were just a sprinkling of the negative comments that flooded social media. Sadly, despite an actual overwhelming positive response, most of the negative comments viciously perpetuated stereotypes that still exist in Australian car culture, sending a message that inclusivity is still a dirty word in greater motoring circles. Actually, Holden was one of the first thenAustralian companies to come out in support of marriage equality, alongside QANTAS and ANZ, putting its money where its mouth is by sending out a number of rainbowwrapped Colorados and Astras filled with glitter and feathers down Oxford Street in the Mardi Gras parade. Holden is still the only automotive ‘major’ partner for Sydney Mardi Gras, but this year, Jaguar also entered the ring in a cloud of power, glitter and disco tunes. A great deal of companies have copped accusations of “rainbow washing” in recent years for tagging along for the Mardi Gras ride in attempt to snatch a piece of a pie that is estimated to soon be worth upwards of tens of millions (the same-sex marriage industry alone is said to be worth $50milion and climbing). And, Jaguar Land Rover, a relatively new brand engaging in the LGBTQI+ space and 2019 principal partner of the Queer Screen’s 26th Mardi Gras Film Festival, showed the rest exactly how to do it right. How? By respecting the culture it was tapping into first. Located in the heart of Taylor Square, the popup Jaguar Jag Queen Service Centre became a buzzy hub and safe space for the thousands of visitors and locals moving through Darlinghurst for Mardi Gras. To start, the centre partnered with Sephora to offer makeup touch-ups (and glitter-ups) and full drag makeup looks. Next, on the eve of the parade, it hosted one of the hottest drag
Above: An F-Type convertible got the mirror-ball treatment for the parade. Right: Cat WoMAN makes an appearance! battles of the week, the Jag Queen Catwalk Competition: a “Ru-Paul’s Drag Race” style dance and lip sync battle with a very serious prize of a trip to London Pride on the line. Unlike a lot of that aforementioned ‘rainbow washing’, this was not a drag show that could risk being seen as a joke or a poor representation of the culture (an example; many brands use Brazilian dancers instead of drag queens in their Mardi Gras marketing). Instead, it was a high-level competition that attracted some of the city’s best performers who themed their acts around the spirit of the Jaguar cat, helped by the hashtag #fitforaqueen. We saw performers grab a mic and heartwarmingly wax lyrical on their love of cars, adoration for automotive performance and their own fond memories of the marque – from a queen who dressed herself as the leaping hood ornament, to another who shared a story of attending her brother’s wedding in an old Jag before she could come out as a queen. The British company also used the opportunity to raise money for Twenty10, one of Australia’s most renown LGBTQI+ charities supporting at-risk young people and their families.
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“Inclusion is integral to the way that we do business at Jaguar and we recently established the Jaguar Land Rover PRIDE LGBTQI global network,” said Mark Cameron, Managing Director of Jaguar Land Rover Australia. “We are excited to celebrate
creativity, equality and diversity with the incredible line-up of LGBTQI talent and films in this year’s festival, and to have some fun at our Jaguar Service Centre fit for a queen.” Mardi Gras comes around but once a year, and yes it was a marketing tool, but what stuck with this activation was how showcased why the motoring industry needs to think more about inclusivity, so that those comments perpetuating stereotypes entrenched in misogyny, homophobia and antiquated attitudes are drowned out by a collective love of cars. As a cis white woman, it’s hard to truly comprehend how the LGBTQI+ community has been treated in automotive, but I can certainly try. Leaving a lasting impression among those who are part of a culture that is rarely included in the automotive conversation en mass (and who would rarely attend a track day or car show) is not easy, but it can be done without it seeming self-serving or crass. What happened here was finding that allinclusive place that marries car culture through art, emotion, entertainment and personal experience – and actually, if you think about it, isn’t that how you would describe a car show anyway?
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Club Torque Jaguar Drivers Club of SA General Meeting 5th February 2019
Welcome: President Julian Lugg welcomed all to the meeting. Welcome to new members, David and Don – it is always good to welcome new members. Apologies: Malcolm Adamson, Peter Buck, Marj Brindle, Sue and Doug Harrison. Previous Minutes: The minutes of the November and December General Meeting were accepted. Business Arising from Previous Minutes: Tim provided an update and instructions for TidyHQ website. Reminder that you can order regalia online. Tim is willing to provide people with a demonstration tonight, but next meeting we will have a full presentation. Welfare Report: Ian Pascoe has had a fall but is recovering, Gordon Brown is having chemo and is doing well, Rob Smith continues to struggle but is doing ok. President (Julian): Seatbelt law changes have been amended and these have been distributed to members. Please check out the JDCSA website for full details. Christmas Meeting – Julian sought feedback on the evening. Menu selection was good, overall it was enjoyed by everyone with the same format. Any other feedback, please contact Julian or a member of the Executive Team. McLaren Vale Classic – we will be at Tintara Winery (202 Main Road, McLaren Vale) with a number of other clubs. National Rally – 29 March in Albury Wodonga. There are a number of people going from Adelaide. All British Day – This Sunday at Echunga. Thank you to people who have volunteered to be marshals. Various items (posters and stickers) available for collection. Julian showed the items.
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Vice President (Phil): SA Jag Day will be on Sunday 20th October. We need a coordinator for the day. Please be assured there will be plenty of people who will support you and assist you. It is not an onerous task. Venue is still to be finalised. Phil spoke of the criteria for a venue. If you have an idea of a venue that might be suitable please speak with them and then contact Phil. Secretary (Alan): All British Day this Sunday with potentially 50-60 cars from our club in attendance. Thank you to those who have volunteered to be marshals. Alan will be there from 8am to set up the gazebos. We appear to be missing some of the water weights for use with the gazebos. Dane advised he knows where they are. Treasurer (Heather): Everything is tracking well. Membership (Daphne): Everything is going well and she is getting the hang of TidyHQ. She received the new membership tonight for Don. Log Books (Dave): 416 active club members, with 269 members with log books and 402 log books. Editor (Dane): The February edition was published today. Check your emails and the club website. Please send items in preparation for the next edition. ACJC (Tim): An open letter has been prepared by Tim as Chairman to all affiliated clubs seeking input from all members as to the direction the Council should take into the future. The Council is still trying to make contact with JLRA to start building a renewed relationship
year. Presentation day is 24th February for MSCA. Librarian (Tom): Plenty of books and DVDs available. Also lots of freebie books – come and have a look. Registers Compact (David): Christmas Picnic at Oaklands Park and we gave a donation to the Childhood Cancer Foundation instead of Kris Kringle. We had a barbecue at Hindmarsh Island last Sunday. Our next meeting is in April at Mt Osmond Golf Course. XJ, Mk10, & 420G (Bob C): Busy Christmas period with dinner and breakfast events, as well as a day trip to the Barossa in January. Next meeting is Wednesday at Shannons’. Multivalve (Peter): Australia Day barbecue at Bill and Margaret’s. If you are planning on attending the October event please ensure you book very soon. E-Type/F-Type/Grand Tourer (Tom): Allan spoke of their family day in January with good attendance with lots of fun by all. Next meeting is Thursday fortnight. SS, Mk IV, & Mk V (Bob K): Held a barbecue at Seaford in late January. XK and MK 7,8,9 (Robin): Register meeting tomorrow night with a barbecue. New Business: N/A Guest Speaker: Phil Prior spoke of his XJC restoration and modification. He explained the hydro-graphic printing process that he has had done. Thank you to Compact Register for supper, especially Lesley and Angela for the minutes. Next Meeting :
Regalia (Ron): A selection of items is available for order. Event Coordinator (Jim & Arcadia): All events are listed on the website – please check this for up to date information. Cars and Coffee at Mannum – 24th February from 9am – it would be great to have a lot of Jaguars attending. Gathering near the ferry.
The next meeting will be at 7.30pm on Tuesday 5th March. Meeting closed at 8.45pm
MSCA (Barry): This year they are going to The Bend instead of Mallala. He also has CAMS calendars available detailing events during the
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Held at the home of Bill and Margaret on Hindmarsh Island with 25 people in attendance for a barbecue. Everyone enjoyed themselves with lots of chatter and catching up. Great to see some members we have not seen for a long time and to welcome members from other registers too. Best wishes were extended to Ian Pascoe and Sue Prior following falls for both of them. Items discussed: Jaguar Nationals 2019 – these are coming up and it is pleasing to see some Compact Register members attending in various cars. Have a great time and travel safe to Albury. Jaguar Nationals 2020 – this event will be in Perth and David has begun investigations about transport and options for getting the cars there. These were explained to members and they were asked to consider joining a contingent. We may be able to get a group/bulk discount. All British Day – if you have not registered for this event, please do come up to Echunga and have a look McLaren Vale Vintage and Classic – members were encouraged to register for this upcoming event. Next meeting is Sunday 28th April at Mount Osmond Golf Course; carvery lunch and RSVP to Geoff and Marg Thomas. Details to follow.
XK & Mk 7, 8, & 9 Register 6th February 2019
Opening: From about 6.00pm on members enjoyed a chat and New Year catch-up over their shared nibble plates. At 7.10pm, Robin opened the meeting by thanking Ossie and Rayeena for hosting our February meeting in their lovely garden. Attendance: Julian and Moira Lugg, Ossie and Rayeena Petrucco, Peggy Davis, Peter and Judy Goodale, John Williams, Peter
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and Ros Holland, Robin and Deidre Ide, Steve and Cecilia Schubert, Richard and Carla Smith, Steve and Val Weeks, Sue Harrison, and Wendy and Onslow Billinghurst. Apologies: Rob and Vicki Loffler, Lindsey Williams, Dave and Sally Burton, John Dunning, John and Maria Cribb, Graeme and Fiona Schulz, Rod Davis, Dinu Wijesinha, Michael Petrucco, and Doug Harrison. Previous Minutes: Minutes of the Register meeting held at Springton on Sunday 9 December 2018, had been previously circulated and were approved as an accurate record of that meeting. Club Business: Club Membership: The Club has 416 members and 269 members have 402 logbooks. Club website: Will be introduced to members at a tutorial session at the 5 March general meeting. National Rally: The Luggs and Ossie and Michael Petrucco, from our Register, plan to attend the 50th National Rally at Albury/Wodonga from 29 March to 1 April. Mannum Coffee Run: On 24 Feb there will be a coffee run to Mannum. Our Club will attempt to have more than 15 Jags present which is the number of Holden Monaros expected. Register Business: Robin reported on planning for the Border Run in October this year: The Ides recently visited Mount Gambier and made contact with key people at the Barn, Yallum Park at Penola, and at the Lady Nelson Visitor and Discovery Centre and checked out a few venues and local attractions. At this stage, Mon 21, Tues 22 and Wed 23 would be the nights to be booked for accommodation on the basis that most people would arrive in Mt Gambier on Monday and depart Thursday morning. We could offer the option of staying an extra night on Thurs 24th. As a general principle we will travel for not much more than about 30 minutes to points of interest. Organised activities will not fill the days and there will be time available for people to do their own thing. The next step will be for Robin to contact Roy Armfield from the Victorian Register to make sure that the dates shown above work for the Vics. Once
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that has happened, he will confirm dates for accommodation and for the visit to Yallum Park. Future Meetings: On 5 March the Billinghursts have organised for us to visit the Clipper Ship, City of Adelaide. Note that RSVPs will be needed. No April meeting. In May there will be a run to, and BYO everything lunch, at John and Maria’s place. Details to be confirmed. AOB: Sue reported that Doug is now home after a spell in hospital. Car Talk: There was brief car talk where Rod advised of Mark 8 parts for sale. These were; radiator grille, water pump, impellers, oil cap, horns, and over-riders. Ossie has a problem with a door lock and several suggestions were made. Closure: Robin closed the formal part of the meeting at 7:45pm
XJ, 420G, & Mk X Register 13th February 2019 PRESENT: Nigel Ambagtsheer, Ron & Rosie Bailey, Robert Bell, David Bicknell, Tom & Marj Brindle, Robin & Roseanne Bullock, Walter & Beryl Bullock, Fred Butcher, Robert Cain & Friend Paul, George Calvert, Tony Charleston, Bob & Daphne Charman, Jeannie De Young, John & Claire Evans, Roger Frinsdorf, Roger Harington, Don Heartfield, Darryl & Fay Leyton, David & Annette Magee, John Manifold, Gary & Oggi Monrad, Trevor & Raylene Norley, Graeme & Betty Moore, Paul & Janice Moore, David & Angela Nicklin, Bryan O’Shaughnessy, Ray & Barb Offe, Borys Potiuch, Phil Prior, Evan Spartalis, Andrew Tessari, Geoff & Margaret Thomas, Noel Thornley, Don & Kathy Tyrrell. APOLOGIES: Peter & Ros Holland, Noel & Carmel Trew, Chris Michael, Louis Marafiotti, John Best, Paul & Irene Noakes, PREVIOUS MINUTES: Approved. NEW MEMBERS The meeting welcomed new members
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Club Torque Nigel Ambagtsheer, Roger Harington, and Robert Cain and friend Paul. GENERAL BUSINESS: 1. Xmas and New Year events discussed. Very successful. 2. Moonta show and shine, 10th March discussed. 3. Night at the trots, Globe Derby. Sat, 30th March. 4. Register week end trip this year to Robe T.B.O. 5. Coffee and cars event. Mannum Sun 24th Feb. 6. All British Day. Thanks to all involved.
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Brian O’Shaughnessy: the A.B.D.
Went
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Borys Potiuch: Blue XJ nearly finished. 3 things to do. Engine, trim and paintwork. Phil Prior: Lovely car.
Bought 98 XJ8. 95k.
Evan Spartalis:
Bought X300 great.
Andrew Tessari: and goes well.
Just top up fluids
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Geoff & Margaret Thomas: A i r cond. Gas empty after only 5 years.
Nigel Ambagtsheer: ‘73 XJ6, air con and heating problems.
Noel Thornley: A Few knocks and squeaks.
Robert Bell: MkII.
New brakes fitted to
All others had nothing to report.
David Bignell: con fixed.
420 going well. Air
Next meeting at Shannon’s show rooms, Wednesday the 13th March, 7.30pm.
Tom & Marj Brindle: well.
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XJ40 going
27th February 2019
Fred Butcher: Coupe registered, few dramas at Regency Pk. Held at the home of Bruce & Ann Fletcher on Wednesday 27th February 2019. (meeting preceded by dinner at the Gawler Arms Hotel). The Minutes of 28th November 2018 as issued were accepted as a true record of the meeting.
Robert Cain: Few small problems to sort out. George Calvert: problems.
Ser. 2 a few small
Bob & Daphne Charman: XJ has paint chip in door just finished. Jeannie De Young: Bought some hub caps, waiting for the rest of the car.
PRESENT: John Lewis, Bruce Fletcher, Bob Lynch, Bob Kretschmer, Malcolm Adamson, Jack Richardson, Ross Rasmus, Des Brown, Brenton Hobbs.
John & Claire Evans: S Type, new water pump. Head lining next.
APOLOGIES: Antony Veale, David Rogers, Ross Gogler, David Adamson.
Roger Harrington: XJ8 waiting to put leaper on.
CORRESPONDENCE: None
Gary & Oggi Monrad: Starter motor problem. New chrome trims.
1. COMBINED STATES BORDER RUN 2019 2019: 13th – 16th September Bob Kretschmer issued Report No.1 last December to interested parties. The Report - Included a potted History of previous Runs being Parkes, Bathurst, Wagga Wagga, Dubbo & Orange, all NSW. - This year we will be going to Forbes. Current estimate of vehicles is about 45 bolstered slightly by inclusion of ACT &
John Manifold: Motor fixed. Now coil problem.
missing
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David & Angela Nicklin: W i l l HQ Holden wheels fit Jag? We think so. Trevor Norley: Brasso cloudiness on headlights.
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NSW for the first time. Also included in the Report is a Draft Programme. - January & February have been quiet times but refinement work will resume in March. - Malcolm Adamson has offered to get a quotation for 50 Special badges in the same style as previous events but with a darker green than for Parkes. - Previous Badge colours were as follows – (not previously recorded) Parkes Green Bathurst Red Wagga Wagga Dark Blue Dubbo Pale Blue Orange Orange Bob proposes to solicit selective Advertisers for the first time, suggestions welcome. 2. JDCSA: Bob Kretschmer. 1. Database Administrator Tim White presented a detailed & informative introduction to the new ‘TidyHQ’ Club Administration System & Data Base. It seems complicated to start with but there will be significant benefits later for many Club Officers once the programme is implemented. In order to help members there will be progressive information sessions at future General Meetings plus specific email messages direct to members. 2. Jag Day will be on Sunday 20th October at the Civic Park. 3. There were 65 vehicles displayed including four by Malcolm Adamson at the recent All British Day. Bruce Fletcher also displayed four cars parked with the JCCC area. 4. The Club is to support the ”Buy a Bale” Qld. Floods relief. 5. The General Meeting ‘Supper’ for the SS Register is the 4th June. 3. TECHNICAL & PARTS: 1. Restoration Projects: SS Airline (Bruce) - The engine is still in Melbourne & is currently being balanced, followed by new pistons. The steering wheel is being rebuilt by a specialist in Warragul Vic. Jaguar 1 ½ L Sedan (Ross Rasmus) - Ross is doing all the timber restoration & cabin roof lining himself & described some of the problems being encountered, especially with matching the veneers using modern procedures & materials. The doors will be next, then the windows. Des Brown reminded members that there was a demonstration of veneering at a recent General Meeting. 2. Bob Kretschmer is changing the engine
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coolant in his 1½ L sedan from Tectaloy 60 Plus to Penrite Classsic Car Coolant which is non-glycol based. Bob intends to fit an additional starter motor solenoid switch. 3. Bruce is repairing loose steering kingpins in his MkIV sedan. 4. Bob Lynch has had the engine in his Daimler coupe running, 5. Jack Richardson had to replace a broken distributor rotor in his Daimler Sovereign. Jack is also experiencing a few problems with the engine not responding to increase power from idle – discussion ensued. 4. WELFARE: NTR 5. GENERAL BUSINESS: 1. Malcolm tabled Flyers for the following events- Historic Motor Vehicles Gathering on Sunday 17 March - Swan Reach River Run Sunday 7th April - McLaren Vale Vintage & Classic Show Sunday 7th April - Bob has Entry Forms available. 2. Colin McLean is selling his 2 ½ L sedan ‘in bits’ 3. There is a two-tone 2 ½ L sedan c u r r e n t l y fe a t u r ed b y C l a s s i c Collectables. 4. Malcolm visited the Wellington NZ Motor Museum recently and mentioned that the display only included three Jaguar models 6. SS REGISTER MEETING DATES: Last Wednesday of each month at 7.30 pm . (except January & December) March 27th Bob Kretschmer April 24th Brenton Hobbs May 29th John Lewis June 26th Bob Lynch July 31st Ross Rasmus August 28th Margaret Evans September 25th Border Run, no meeting October 30th Jack Richardson November 27th Des Brown Meeting closed at 8:50 pm. Thank you Bruce & Ann for hosting the meeting & supper.
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XJ, 420G, Mk10 Register enjoy
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Coffee and Cars at Mannum On Sunday the 24th February, Mannum invited all car enthusiasts to join them for Coffee and Cars down by the river, next to the ferry. Our own Roland Donders, who lives at Mannum, asked us to join him as he had heard that quite a few members of a certain Holden Car Club were coming to the event. With that in mind we passed the word and we are pleased to say that we outnumbered them two to one. We had 22 Jaguars present and approximately 50 people come along to what was a very lovely day out. Thanks again to all those who made the effort. It was much appreciated. Bob Charman
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Club Calendar Tuesday 5th 7.30pm Tuesday 12th
JDCSA General Meeting — Police Association Building, Carrington Street, Adelaide. Compact Register Meeting Contact: David Rogers M: 0419 837 558 E: rogersda@bigpond.net.au
Wednesday 13th
XJ, Mk10 & 420G Register Meeting—Shannons Clubrooms, 663 South Rd, Clarence Park.
March
Contact: Bob Charman T: (08) 8248 4111 Sunday 17th
Clare Swap Meet Clare Show Grounds Sunday March 17; gates open 7:30am. Admissions $10pp, children under 14 free. For more information visit www.narc.org.au.
Thursday 21st
E-Type, F-Type, & Grand Tourer Register Meeting Contact: Tom Herraman
Monday 25th
M: 0428 616 423 E: etype@jdcsa.com.au
Deadline for Classic Marque submissions Editor: Dane Wilden M: 0431 058 951 E: dwilden@adam.com.au
Tuesday 26th
Wednesday 27th
Multivalve Register Meeting Contact: Peter Buck M: 0421 061 883 E: peter.buck51@bigpond.com S.S. and Daimler Register Meeting Contact: Malcolm Adamson T: (08) 8278 3002 E: daimlerss@jdcsa.com.au
Friday 29th March Monday 1st April
Jaguar Drivers Club National Rally 2019 Albury-Wodonga
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Club Notices GENERAL MEETING ROSTER 2018 March
XJ Register
April
XK & Mk 7/8/9 Register
May
E/F/GT Register
June
SS Register
July
Multivalve Register
August
XK & Mk 7/8/9 Register
Register Meetings are held as follows: Mk 1,2 & 420 & S Type (Compact) - Second Tuesday of every even calendar month
E-Type, F-Type & Grand Tourer - Third Thursday of each month
September E/F/GT Register October
Compact Register
November XJ Register
Multivalve - Fourth Tuesday of each odd calendar month.
December Christmas Meeting
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONS
SS & Daimler - Last Wednesday of each month
The following applications for membership have been lodged with the Membership Secretary and are listed in accordance with clause 6 (B-C) of the Constitution. If there are no objections, membership will be ratified one month from this March, 2019 magazine: Donald Tamblyn & Bronte Elliott 1974 Jaguar XJ12 5.3L Sedan Dennis Malpass 2005 Jaguar S-Type 3L Sedan Michael Riley 1970 Pontiac Firebird 400ci Coupe Andrew & Rubini Gates 2001 Jaguar S-Type 4L Sedan
XJ, Mk 10 & 420G - Second Wednesday of each month
We hope you will take advantage of the benefits available, and that you will contribute in your own way THE BOTTOM LINE to make this a better club for everyone. I particularly XK, Mk 7, 8 & 9 - First Wednesday of each month ask that Register Secretaries and current members make these new members welcome at meetings and functions. Daphne Charman Membership Secretary
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Jaguar Classifieds
FOR SALE 1964 Daimler V8 250 114,633 miles. Engine fully rebuilt 94,120 miles certified. Provenance folder available incl. invoices, production records ex Daimler Heritage Trust. Club class winner several years. New beige leather upholstery. Buffed engine parts. Several accessories incl. Car Bra, dust cover with logo, workshop/spare parts manual, club merchandise.
$35,000
FOR SALE 2012 Jaguar XJ PREMIUM LUXURY 3 litre diesel, regularly serviced by Sovereign Motors, must sell. GENUINE OFFERS ACCEPTED
Tony Human
0412 466 503
0413 201 620
FOR SALE 1974 Jaguar XJ6 Series II Automatic, SA Reg SNL-012, red in colour.
$7,500 Ron Brock FOR SALE 1998 Jaguar Sovereign V8
0427 828 177
FOR SALE Assorted MkII Spares
LINEradiator (very good condition); New door Good condition, mileage of 129,225 Km.THE The carBOTTOM has MkII/S-Type all log books and Solitaire service history. seals; Wire wheel timber spanner; Dashboard; Genuine workshop and spare parts manuals; Angled speedo drive; Drivers’ Handbook; Tailshaft; New suspension $12,000 rubbers; and various other parts. Bob Game 0419 818 220 sdic@bigpond.com
Price on application Brian
0414 418 298
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