July 2017
The Monthly Magazine of the Jaguar Drivers Club of South Australia
Inside: “Club Registration” - a new era 2017 Shitbox Rally Report Upcoming events
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The Monthly Official Monthly Magazine the Jaguar Drivers Club Club of South The Official Magazine ofofthe Jaguar Drivers ofAustralia South Australia
Club Directory Management Committee
Club Services
Register Secretaries
President
XK & MK 7,8,9 Robin Ide Mobile: 0428 816 678 rdide@tpg.com.au
Mobile:
Technical Officer Geoff Mockford (08) 8362 5997 / 0438 768 770 Librarian Tom Brindle (08) 8387 0051 Log Books David Burton 0417 566 225 davidb716@gmail.com
Secretary
Inspectors— Club Registration
Julian Lugg 0417 882 930 president@jdcsa.com.au Mobile:
Vice President Philip Prior Phone: (08) 8276 6136 Mobile: 0402 670 654 philipprior@bigpond.com Treasurer
Tim White 0419 809 021 treasurer@jdcsa.com.au Alan Bartram Mobile: 0418 818 950 adbartram@bigpond.com Editor
Dane Wilden 0431 058 951 dwilden@adam.com.au Mobile:
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 Mobile: 0423 214 644 info@jdcsa.com.au Club Web Site www.jdcsa.com.au Club Postal Address PO Box 6020 Halifax Street Adelaide SA 5000
Geoff Mockford 08 83625997 0438768770 Evan Spartalis 08 83628116 Onslow Billinghurst 08 83251971 Alan Baker 0429097729 Ron Palmer 0418855597 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) Peter Holland (08) 8271 0048 Federation of Historic Motoring Clubs (FHMC) Bob Lynch (08) 838 11705 Marque Sports Car Association
(MSCA) Barry Kitts
(08) 8391 1759
All British Day Alan Bartram 0418 818 950
SS & Daimler Malcolm Adamson Phone: (08) 82783002 daimlerss@jdcsa.com.au MK 1, 2, S, 420 Tim White Mobile: 0419 809 021 casuti3@bigpond.com XJ, 420G, MKX Bob Charman Phone: (08) 8248 4111 charman@bigpond.net.au E-Type, F Type, and Grand Tourer Alan Baker Mobile: 0429 097 729 etype@jdcsa.com.au Multi-Valve Ron Palmer Mobile: 0418 855 597 multivalve@jdcsa.com.au
Classic Marque Classic Marque is the official magazine of the Jaguar Drivers Club of South Australia. The opinions/views expressed in published articles are wholly those of the respective authors, and are not necessarily those of Jaguar, the Editor, the Club, or its members. Advertisers and sponsors who place advertisements in the magazine do so because they value their association with the JDCSA. Placement of these advertisements should not necessarily be taken to mean the Club endorses the services offered.
THE BOTTOM LINE Cover Image Front cover of the 1987 Dealership Information Pack on the XJS convertible. A 1987 XJS would now be eligible for the new “Club Registration” scheme launched by the Government earlier this month. More information about this scheme can be found on page 6.
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Club Torque The President’s Rap Early in June Moira & I had the opportunity to attend the Formula E motor racing in Berlin. We caught up with our son Mike who is the Race Engineer in the DS Virgin Racing Formula E team and it great to see their team perform well. It was an exciting event with the racing cars making a very different noise from Formula 1. The cars use cutting edge technology that should have spin offs for every day motoring. Jaguar have also recently entered cars in this Formula E category (pictured, right).
club on their 40th anniversary run where we had approximately a dozen JDCSA club members participating. It was a great day for the drive to Tarlee. The next major club event is the Annual Dinner on 29th July and I encourage all club members to purchase their tickets as soon as possible for this great event. Our annual SA Jag Day is on Sunday 15th October at Brighton Secondary School and I invite all club members to participate by bringing their vehicles along (any condition is welcome).
Please keep in mind the dates April 12th – 20th 2018 for the Jaguar National Rally – it looks like being an exciting event not to be missed. It will also incorporate a national gathering of XKs from across Australia. I hope all SA XKs are able to be involved!
Julian
We were saddened to hear that club members Ben Adler and Roy Malandain had passed away – we wish their families our condolences. Both Ben and Roy had been members of the XJ register. Congratulations to Dane & Geoff Wilden on their “Shitbox Rally” achievements travelling from Adelaide to Cairns raising money for the Cancer Council. Congratulations also to the Barossa Valley Historical Vehicle
Geoff Mockford—JDCSA Technical Officer
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ph: (08) 8362 5997 info@sovereignauto.com.au
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Club Torque Hello again, As many of you are no doubt aware, my father Geoff and I have just returned from participating in the 2017 Shitbox Rally. The rally was a great success for the Cancer Council of Australia, and you can read more about this in the report on pages 1417. I’d like to thank the JDCSA and its members for their support and donations once again this year. As a result of my recent travels, this magazine is a little behind publishing schedule. I apologise for any inconvenience this may have caused, but I’m sure you can understand! This magazine is once again full of information, with the most important article concerning the newly rebranded “Club
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Registration” scheme (formally colloquially referred to as “Historic Registration). Information and facts can be found in the article on page 6. Eagle-eyed readers may note that the majority of the article appearing in this edition were written by yours truly. I’d like to once again encourage members to submit articles on anything that takes your fancy, to ensure that this magazine is catered to its target audience - you! Give me stories of your first Jag, info about your current vehicle, anecdotes about that wonderful driving holiday you just returned from anything you think that might be remotely interesting! Further, I wholeheartedly welcome letters to the Editor with suggestions about what you’d like to see in this
magazine. Give me your ideas, and hopefully, I might be able to turn them into reality! There has been ongoing discussion regarding the future of “snail mail” subscriptions of Classic Marque. These discussion are part of routine budget reviews. I wish to ensure readers that no one on the postal list will be removed without prior consultation and discussion about what delivery format best suits your needs. If you have any concerns regarding this ongoing review process, I can be contacted via email at any time. In the meantime, I hope you enjoy this edition. Happy motoring!
Dane
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IN MEMORIUM
KLAUS BERND ADLER (BEN) 3/12/1941-9/6/2017 Ben was born on the 3rd of December 1941 in Germany to Friedrich and Irene Adler.
However, this did not stop him, and he lived a full life, but succumbed to the disease on 9th of June 2017 at the RAH.
The family survived the war years, and after the school years, Ben was drafted into German Army in April ’62 and released in March ’64, attaining the rank of Corporal.
Ben was diagnosed with Leukaemia some four years ago, and was only given 6 months to live.
Ben moved to South Africa in the late 60’s, where he met his wife Brenda and step daughter Alanna. Ben made the local papers in ‘74, when he rescued a sailor from drowning in difficult circumstances, who fell overboard, and received an elaborate barometer, which was engraved with his heroic deed. The Family moved to Australia in 1978, but unfortunately Brenda passed away in 1994. Ben worked for Mitsubishi, at the Engine plant in Lonsdale, and later as a supervisor in the paint shop at Tonsley. Ben was active in Union matters and represented the workforce. He retired in 2004. He loved fishing and spent a lot of time at his house on the
Ben was taking part at this time in a first-off trial to arrest his disease, but unfortunately it didn’t work on him. Murray River, which he built himself with friends. Ben used to be a regular at the Tower Hotel, and also joined the Magill RSL in Oct 2004. Except for a short break, he remained a member until his death. He was an active member of the Jaguar Drivers club and owned a number of Jags, including a red E Type, which he partially restored. He also joined the Mercedes Club, and was the proud owner of a convertible SL 380. THE BOTTOM LINE
A Celebration of His Life was held at the Magill RSL on 24/6/17, and was attended by step-daughter Alanna and family, friends, RSL Members and Jaguar Drivers Club and Mercedes Club Members. A table of memorabilia was displayed at the function, including the barometer and paper clipping of the rescue mentioned above. His ashes will be scattered in the River Murray as he wished. The Jaguar Drivers Club of South Australia wishes to extend our condolences to the family and friends of Ben Adler during this difficult time.
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“Club Registration� - A New Era Dane Wilden Classic Marque
What does this mean for me?
Changes to the registration requirements for historic vehicles aim to simplify the application process, and allow a greater number of enthusiasts to take advantage of reduced registration costs, Minister for Transport and Infrastructure Stephen Mullighan says. In what can be described as the biggest win for South Australian motoring enthusiasts in the past two decades, any vehicle manufactured over 30 years ago, based on a continually rolling date, will now be eligible for club registration. Further, mechanical and aesthetic modifications to vehicles will no longer prevent access to the club registration scheme. The changes to the club registration scheme are long overdue, and Minister Mullighan must be congratulated for his concerted approach to overhauling the scheme, in close consultation with motoring clubs and associations. The new scheme accounts for a greater proportion of South Australian motoring enthusiasts, and relaxation of the rules surrounding vehicle modification enables owners to alter aspects of their vehicles according to their taste, instead of being restricted by strict conditions. From a club perspective, it is hoped that the new requirements for club registration will increase eligibility for the scheme, in turn increasing public interest in joining a motoring club. The Jaguar Drivers Club of South Australia welcomes the new club registration scheme, and encourages members and the general public to register their vehicle through their local motoring club. Enquiries regarding club registration can be made to our Registration and Log Book Officer David Burton, whose details can be found in the club directory on page 2.
The scheme is now known as Club Registration; a 90 day conditional registration scheme for Historic, Left Hand Drive and Street Rod Vehicles. Vehicles will no longer need to be inspected by clubs prior to approval (MR334) being granted, although individual clubs are free to impose their own inspection requirements. Vehicles not previously registered in SA (or previously SA registered vehicles not able to be located on historical records) may still need a departmental identity inspection prior to registration. Year of eligibility will be a rolling 30 years from 1 January of each year. For example, all vehicles built in 1987 will be eligible from 1 July 2017 when the changes take effect. Vehicles built in 1988 will become eligible on 1 January 2018. The year of eligibility will be calculated from the date of manufacture, not compliance. Vehicles will be permitted to be modified and still be eligible to be registered on Club Registration. Modifications must be in line with the requirements in the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous) Regulations THE BOTTOM LINE 2014 particularly Regulation 53. Clubs are not required to confirm if modifications meet with the regulations or if an exemption has been issued, this is the responsibility of the vehicle owner. This includes Street Rod
vehicles. Left hand drive (LHD) vehicles will be permitted to be modified and still be registered in SA. All LHD vehicles will still require a L H D ex e mp t i o n p r io r t o registration, this document may need to include specific references to modifications if the vehicle is modified outside of the Road Traffic (Miscellaneous) Regulations 2014, particularly Regulation 53. Left Hand Drives already issued an exemption certificate and planning to make modifications (minor or major) will need to contact Vehicle Standards on 1300 882 248 to discuss. They will need a new exemption issued in either instance. All authorised clubs will be permitted to approve any type of vehicle (Historic, LHD or Street Rod) for registration. Log books will still need to be replaced every three years. The log book will be redesigned in the coming months. There is no longer a requirement to stamp registration papers. This applies to first registration and subsequent renewals. A new Code of Practice has been published, and is available online at https://www.sa.gov.au/__data/ assets/pdf_file/0017/10439/ClubRegistration-Code-of-Practice-1July-2017.pdf Information courtesy Federation of Historic Motoring Clubs SA Inc.
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Yes, Minister - Our Response
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V.I.P. Home Services
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Club Torque
General Meeting Minutes
Vice President Phil away on business.
Library Tom advises plenty to choose from tonight.
Secretary’s Report Historic Vehicle’s report. 1st July – rolling 30 years.
President Julian thanked the XJ, Mk10, 420G Register for supplying supper tonight and doing the minutes.
Meeting opened at 7.30pm – Julian Lugg – President.
Grants of up to $500 available for club events.
Meeting closed 8.15pm
Apologies Ray & Barb Offe, John & Claire Evans, Trevor Norley, Phil & Sue Prior, John & Leslie Clarke, Marj Brindle, Tony Human, Dane & Geoff Wilden, Bruce & Anne Fletcher, Tim & Sue White.
Annual club trophies to be retuned before the Dinner in July.
Jaguar Drivers Club of SA General Meeting 6th June 2017
Previous Minutes Approved, Geoff Thomas; seconded, Daphne Charman. Welfare Report The club acknowledged the sad passing of past member Roy Malendain with his funeral being held earlier today. Ben Adler is in the R.A.H. being treated for his blood disorder and also the injury to his left hand, having the bonnet of his Mercedes fall on it. He pointed out that it was not his Jag’s bonnet. President’s Report After receiving an email in regards to a warehouse in Dudley Park, Julian sort any interests from within our club. Sponsorship - asked if anyone interested in taking on this role within the club. Jag Day, Sunday the 15th of October – Brighton High School.
31st May 2017 Treasurer Tim away on business Editor Away on the rally, but got last month’s Classic Marque out early. Well done.
The Minutes of 26th April 2017 were accepted as being a true record of the meeting.
A.C.J.C. Peter – nothing to report.
PRESENT: Brenton Hobbs, Malcolm Adamson, Ross Rasmus, Bob Kretschmer, John Lewis, Bob Lynch, Jack Richardson.
National Rally Di Adamson gave a report. Everything at this stage going along smoothly. Good feedback re our early advertising. Event Coordinator Jim advised a Daimler run to Swan Reach on the 1st July. Compact picnic on the 13th August.
Motorfest – details have been emailed out. Registers Compact
Annual Dinner, Saturday 29th July – Glenelg Golf Course. Tickets still available. Dane & Geoff Wilden – Shitbox Rally. Not a good start with a puncture within shouting distance from the starting line. Code samples – Charlie Frew here last meeting. Bob has got some free samples tonight.
CORRESPONDENCE: Ross Gogler, 26/05/17, apology for meeting, went to the Copper Coast Classic Cavalcade, comment re the proposed Regulations for Conditional Registration for the Port Lincoln Club, 1. BORDER RUN 2017, No. 43, 3rd to 6th November: Bob Kretschmer reported - Friday evening & Saturday programmes are complete.
Meeting next Tuesday
XJ
Meeting next Wednesday. Last meeting raised $180 for Dane and Geoff.
Multi-Valve
Oct long week end. 7th – 10th. Trip to Naracoorte.
E Type
Meeting 15th June Alan Baker’s Shed.
S.S.
Nothing to report
Log Books tonight. Dave and Kathy working tirelessly out the back. New members picnic, Sunday 16th July. Phil Prior working on this project.
APOLOGIES: Bruce Fletcher, Des Brown, Ross Gogler, Bill Everett, David Adamson,
Old Car Day – refer to Peter Holland.
Coast to Coast with the Morris Car Club. Good day, unfortunate about the weather. Barossa Valley Historical Vehicle Car Club, 40th anniversary. Great role out with 15 Jags.
S.S. and Daimler Register
XK, Mk 7/8/9 Meeting tomorrow night. Robin Ides.
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Regalia Preparing new items for Nationals.
M.S.C.A. Barry advised it is our turn to flag marshal at Mallala on July 16th. Gave a report of a very cold week end at Burra.
Bob will return to the Barossa Valley late June to check several places & routes for Sunday. Response to the Expression of Intent has improvedSS Register SA 9 JCCC 6 + 1 Sunday only Victoria 18 Budget by mid July for issue of Registration Forms late August. Malcolm is arranging the window stickers Malcolm advised that there will be a new major Banner featuring 70 years of the MkV (actually 2018, but we will have a preshowing) Re the Don Evans Jag Nut Trophy, Bob waiting reply from Nik C,Victoria. Bob to check with Des Brown re the name of the purchaser of his 3.5L DHC to advise Nik C to chase for possible inclusion in the Border Run.
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Register Minutes 2. GENERAL BUSINESS: 1. Les Stewart has advised that he will not be renewing membership from end June.
4. JDCSA: Malcolm Adamson; 1. Photographs are required for the 2018 Calendar
2. There was discussion about proposed new Conditional Registration, stay tuned.
2. The Register proposal to change the name to SS, Mk 1V & Mk V is approved only for SS Register business, while the current official name ‘SS & Daimler’ is to remain in the event there is a new requirement for a Daimler vehicle.
3. John Lewis handed over a packet of ’Jaguar Drivers Club SA’ logo stickers. 3. TECHNICAL & PARTS: 1. Ross Rasmus - tabled two brake shoes from his 1½ L restoration seeking information about 2 different new lining materials. No help from members present! - Sought information concerning clearances in the multiple brake rod clevis pins. Bob K used steel brake hydraulic Bundy-tube pieces to repair worn holes with new ¼” D pins leaving 0.001” clearance at each clevis for accumulation clearance per Spec. for a good result. - Tabled 2 wheel bearings seeking members’ opinions for re-use or replace, consensus – replace. - Sought advice re availability of emergency fuel change-over valve, contact Ross Gogler & Mike Wilding. 2. Jack Richardson - sought advice re carburettor flooding. Answer- probable sticking float needle, check the float level for leakage & use upper-cylinder fluid in the fuel. See also Kent Town Autotune. (John Hurley) or lap the needle in with’ Brasso’.
3. Jag Day will be held at Brighton High School grounds again Sunday October 15th. 4. The July Dinner is to be held on Saturday evening 22nd , see CM. 5. There are to be 2 x Log Book Nights following the June & July General Meetings. 6. The Executive considers members’ Welfare’ to be important.
3. Malcolm advised that he will be retiring from attendance at the Executive meetings end June 2018 giving time for the Register to nominate a replacement. 6. SS REGISTER MEETING DATES: Last Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm . June 28th Bob Lynch July 26th Ross Rasmus August 30th TBA September 27th TBA October 25th Jack Richardson November 29th Des Brown December No Meeting Thank you John & Jenny for hosting the meeting & supper. Meeting closed at 8.30 pm.
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7. New Younger members are to be encouraged. 8. The SS Border Run date is now fixed & members are not available for JDCSA Meeting suppers. 9. The Mid Year Dinner will be at the Glenelg Golf Club on Saturday 29 July at $65 p/h. Intending members to advise Malcolm & pay ASAP.
3. Ross Gogler - advised that he is returning the Mk1V 2 ½ L speedo back to original ratio (having changed it to suite the new gearbox) and to now fit a new ratio-change box as per Bruce Fletcher & Bob Kretschmer. (See Flexidrive Agencies Manual p133)
10. Reminder for Friday September 1st “Drive-It Day’ ‘Old Car Day” at Bethany Reserve.
4. Malcolm - advised there is a new person handling woodwork repairs, Peter Field at Wilunga - ph 0401 132 322.
2. Ross Rasmus & Jan depart in a few days for the Western Mediteranean (Sea.)
5. WELFARE: 1. President Bruce& Ann have caravanned to warmer climes in Queensland
Meeting opened 8.00p.m. Welcome; Gary Hewitt, John Castle, Tom & Marj Brindle, Peter & Heather Buck, Wayne & Bev Buttery,Ray Smithers & Judy Langdon, Ron & Claire Palmer, Jim & Arcadia Komaromi, Tony Human & Gabriella Orford, Tony & Kay Ellis, Des Brown, Gary & Julie Rushton, John & Lesley Clarke, Sue Harrison. Apologies;Bill Browne & Margaret Piper, Doug Harrison, Peter Clarke, Business & Events: Club Promotional Brochure Historic Registration changes Club Dinner Dance October Week-end away. 6th-10th October 2017 S.A. Jaguar Display Day Sunday 16th October, 2017.
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Compact Register
XK & Mk 7, 8, & 9 Register
Continued...
13th June 2017
7th June 2017
National Rally 2018 from Thursday 12th April Barossa Valley, from Monday 16th April to Friday 20th April Victor Harbor. Plus the McLaren Vale Vintage & Classic Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd. Shitbox Rally (Dane & Geoff Wilden) Leaves from Torrens Parade ground Saturday 27th May 2017, 9.a.m. Coffee etc available. Regalia – Samples of Regalia with Club Logo was shown. Ron advised that a position of Regalia Officer was still vacant.
Car Talk; Peter Buck; 2004 X type 2.1, 104kms Topaz, Has owned for 9months, done 7000kms, Loves the car. Tom Brindle; 1993 XJ40 3.2 Solent Blue 212kms. Going really well. Ray Smithers; 2010 X type 2.1 Chilli Red, 66kms, Running perfectly. Jim Komaromi; 2007 S type 3.0 Mistral Blue 109kms, going well. Tony Human; 2012 XJ 3.0 Twin Turbo Diesel 94kms. Excellent car that just gets better, unbelievable economy, 6ltrs per 100. About to tour Hunter Valley etc. for about 4 weeks. Sue Harrison; XJ 40 4.0 NTR. Des Brown; 2014 XFS 3.0 Diesel 23kms Going very well, recently had service. Has sold his Mark 1V to an enthusiast in Melbourne. Gary Hewitt; 2001 S type 3.0 160Kms . Replaced roof lining. Performed an oil service, car is running very well. Gary Rushton; 2007 S type 3.0 66kms. Car has moderate use, lovely to drive. John Castle; 2003 S Type 2.5 100kms Topaz, going very nicely. Wayne Buttery; 2007 S Type 3.0 97K Graphite. Superb car bought from Lou Guthry , Melbourne. Recently purchased a 2002 X type 2.1 with 76kms from the Gold Coast and Bev loves it. John Clarke; 1997 X300 3.2. 120kms Carnival Red, recent run to Monarto, running beautifully. Air con serviced at Sovereign and is excellent. Tony Ellis; 2013 XF 2.0 Turbo petrol, Carnelian Red,31kms. Just out of warranty. Very happy with cars performance and economy(6.4/100 on run to Mt Gambier. Ron Palmer; 2014 XF 3.0 Petrol Supercharge 45kms, Ultimate Black. Apart from mystery rattle car is excellent. Suggested investigate catalytic converter shields. Thank you to Gary for hosting the meeting, supplying the supper and sharing his garage memorabilia with us
Meeting closed 9.10p.m Meeting opened at 7.45pm
Robin opened the meeting at 8.00pm, and welcomed everyone.
Welcome: Angela & David Rogers, Marjorie & Tom Brindle, Margaret Piper & Bill Browne, Milly & Andrew Costi, Jo Orford, Jeannette & Gordon Brown, Ros, & Peter Holland, Margaret & Geoff Thomas, Sue & Phil Prior, Fred Butcher, Cheryl & Ian Pascoe, Tim & Sue White, Carole & David Davidson, Gina & Max Beacom, Jack van der Kraan, Malcolm Adamson, Ian Pringle Apologies:, Colin & Margaret Haese, Mark Dunlop, Isobel & Steve Corbally, Peter Leipus, Stephen Dunning, Peter Clarke, Kevin Sprajcer, Andrew Moulds, Dane & Geoff Wilden
Attendance: Julian Lugg, Robin and Deidre Ide, Richard and Carla Smith, Rod and Peggy Davis, John Williams, Ossie and Rayeena Petrucco, Ros and Peter Holland and Sue Harrison.
Outstanding Items from Last Meeting: Nil Events: Dinner 19th July SA Jag Day 15th October Bay to Birdwood 24th September Car Talk Angela & David’s “S” Compact is still at the paint shop All other Compacts in perfect working order! Other Business Remember to watch and contribute to the Compact Facebook Page A lunch run to a Hotel out of Adelaide was given the “Thumbs-up” for August Car photos to Di for calendar Marketing & Promotions Volunteer required for Club Dane & Geoff Wilden had successful Shitbox Rally run Compact Register Secretary required – Tim’s tenure finishes in September Next Meetings August 13th Run to “Country Hotel” October 10th at a Cremorne Hotel November 12th – TBA February 2017 - TBA
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Apologies: David and Sally Burton, Wendy and Onslow Billinghurst, Rob and Vicki Loffler, Peter and Judy Goodale, Moira Lugg, Doug Harrison, Lindsey Williams, Roger Hughes and Pene Willoughby and Frank Van der Meyden. Previous Minutes: Minutes of our meeting held on Wednesday 5 April had been previously circulated and were accepted as an accurate record. Club Business: Jag Day for 2017 will be Sunday 15 October at Brighton Secondary School oval just before our Border Run. There will be another log book night at the general meeting on 4 July. Members should get their 3 year inspections done. Changes to the system will happen after 1 July and it is anticipated that the new Code of Practice will give detailed information. SA will host the National Rally from the 12th to the 20th of April in 2018. Four days will be at Tanunda and four days at Victor Harbor. Cars will be on display at Birdwood and the 70th anniversary of the release of the XK 120 will be celebrated. The Register will take steps to contact known XK owners with a view to having them join a display of XKs. (Action by Robin and Sue. Julian will pass on relevant correspondence.) There has been good feedback from interstate people on the format proposed for the National Rally. The Annual dinner will be on 29th July at the Glenelg golf club. Arrangements were made for a Register table. There was no response from the Register to the recent proposal for warehousing of collectible cars. Register Business: Our Border Run this year will be hosted by Victoria from Tuesday 17 October to Thursday 19th . Robin will send up to date information on attendees from SA to Kaye Perkins. Register meeting start time. After brief discussion it was agreed that in future our Register meetings would start at 7.30pm.
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Future meetings/events: We have been invited to the Schultz’s on Sunday 10 September for pizzas. Our end of year gathering will be at Springton, probably in December, on a date to be advised. Dirt to Diesel event at Keith in March 2018 as suggested by Onslow. Robin will circulate info about this event to see if there is interest in a run to Keith. There was support for a ‘fairly informal’ run to Greenock on a weekday late in July. Robin will follow up by e-mail. AOB: Club apparel was on display. Sue Harrison was the winner of the door prize of car care products. Car Talk: Sue – mark 9 now stops well but has a suspected blown head gasket. John Williams – NTR. Julian – XK 120 is going well and has been on 3 or 4 runs recently. Rod – he and other members attended local Coffee and Cars. Ossie – steering wheel looks really good now. Robin - NTR Closure: Julian thanked Deidre and Robin for hosting the meeting and Robin closed the meeting at 8.55pm.
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The Minutes of 31st May 2017 were accepted as being a true record of the meeting. PRESENT: Brenton Hobbs, Malcolm Adamson, Bob Kretschmer, John Lewis, Bob Lynch, Les Stewart. APOLOGIES: Bruce Fletcher, Des Brown, Ross Rasmus, Jack Richardson, Ross Gogler, Bill Everett, David Adamson. CORRESPONDENCE: Ross Gogler, email 22 June, re apology & detailed notes re correct Mk2 brake servo units. 1. BORDER RUN 2017, No. 43, 3rd to 6th November: Bob Kretschmer reported - Bob & Marg visited the Valley again last Thursday & Friday & stayed at the Barossa Motor Lodge where we have provisionally reserved 33 rooms & as Run Headquarters. There were some disappointments & two other places
were investigated. There is much going on behind the scenes so stay tuned for direct news. On the positive side, the overall programme is now setFriday; Arrive & Happy Hour Dinner Saturday; Carl Lindner’s Museum & Workshop. Bus to ANLABY STATION for Light Lunch & Garden Tour (wine available) Free Time – suggested places to visit. Dinner. Sunday; Show & Tell Display, site TBA, Drive Scenic Bethany to Angaston Trail, Menglers Hill Lookoutt, Angaston. Brunno’s Basket Lunch at Seppeltsfield Kiosk Garden. Refreshments available Final Dinner Monday; Final Breakfast Response to the Expression of Intent has not changedSS Register SA 9 JCCC 6 + I Sunday only Victoria 18 Budget now in hand for mid-July issue, Registration Forms early August. . 2. GENERAL BUSINESS: 1. The information concerning Les Stewart in the last Minutes was incorrect. Les is alive & well & has renewed his membership. (sorry Les). He will be selling the Mk 1V 3.5L sedan but keeping the Mk2. 2. Bob Lynch spoke about the proposed new Conditional Registration Document he has received. See Cls.3 below for Technical repercussions for the SS Register. 3. Malcolm tabled Application Forms for theBay to Birdwood Classic Rally 1956 to 1981, closing 4th August Motorfest Classic, closing 8th Sept. 4. Malcolm reminded members about a recent call for period cars for a forthcoming Storm Boy film. No interest from members. 3. TECHNICAL & PARTS: 1. The new Conditional Registration System provides for each Club to set their own Requirements for acceptable variations. Some of the factors affecting the SS, Mk1V & MkV Register vehicles include the followingIndicator lights Gearboxes Tyres Steering boxes Shock absorbers RadIator cooling fans Engines 2. Malcolm advised handling problems with his Mk 1V dhc on the recent Border Run to Orange fitted with American Excelsior cross-ply tyres & has had them all now replaced with Goodrich. Bob Kretschmer reported handling improvements with his 5.50 x18 American Excelsior Stahl Sport
radials over the original 5.50 x 18 Olympic Cross-ply units. 3. John Lewis advised that Anthony Pearson of Blackwood can fit LED lights to Mk 1V & Mk V vehicles. John described what he thought was to be a small job to repair the rear lights on his MkV but which ended as a very big ‘rebuild’ due to old wiring & seized globes in their holders. 4. Malcolm has arranged to take his Mk1V DHC to Peter Field for timber treatment. 5. Bob Lynch has a Mk V Salisbury differential to give away. 4. JDCSA: Malcolm Adamson; 1. Photographs are required for the 2018 Calendar 2. Jag Day will be held at Brighton High School grounds again Sunday October 15th. 3. There is one Log Book Night following the July General Meeting4. The Mid Year Dinner will be at the Glenelg Golf Club on Saturday 29 July at $65 p/h. Present takers are Malcolm & Bob Kretschmer. 5. Reminder for Friday September 1st “Drive -It Day’ ‘Old Car Day” at Bethany Reserve. 6. Malcolm advised that the Club proposes to take new members on a picnic during July. 7. Malcolm advised that the Club is going to accept the over-all concept of the New Registration Code for the next 6 months as a test arrangement. Each Register is to decide their own Acceptable Variations. 5. WELFARE: 1. President Bruce& Ann are still in Queensland. Ross & Jan Rasmus are still at large on a big ship somewhere. 2. The Buffer & Chrome Gathering will be open next Sunday at Mile End. 6. SS REGISTER MEETING DATES: Last Wednesday of each month at 7.30pm . July 26th Ross Rasmus August 30th TBA September 27th TBA October 25th Jack Richardson November 29th Des Brown December No Meeting Meeting closed at 8.30 pm. Thank you Bob & Judy for hosting the meeting & supper.
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XJ, 420G, MK X Register 14th June 2017 Present Steve Attard, Steve Arthur, David Bicknell, Robin & Roseanne Bullock, Walter Bullock, Warren Bullock, George Calvert, Bob & Daphne Charman, Ivan & Janine Cooke, Mel Dennett, Roger Frinsdorf, Fay Leyton, Louis & Nella Marafiotti, Gary & Oggi Monrad, Graeme & Betty Moore, Paul & Janice Moore, Trevor Norley, Ray & Barb Offe, Paul & Irene Noakes, Borys Potiuch, Phil Prior, Ian & Rowley, Gary Rushton, Evan & Andrea Spartalis, Andrew Tessari, Geoff & Margaret Thomas, Noel & Carmel Trew, Merv Tucker, Will Vanderwerf Apologies Sue Prior, Simone Tessari, Darryl Leyton, Pete & Ros Holland,John & Claire Evans, Anne-Marie Pijanka, Jenny Rowley, Beryl Bullock, Ron & Rosie Bailey.
Welfare It is very sad to pass on the bad news that our long term Register member, Ben Adler passed away last week. A wake will be held at the Magill RSL on Saturday the 24th of June. Ben will be remembered for the time he went to Murray Bridge to look at purchasing a Jaguar. After he offered an amount he was prepared to pay for the car, the lady owner set the dogs on him. He only just made it to his car unharmed. Previous Minutes Approved General Business Historic registration to come into force on the 1st of July has been approved by our Executive.
July General meeting will be an official log book night again.
at the Glenelg Golf Course. Tickets $65 each. Available tonight. Booked two tables for XJ Register.
Sunday the 2nd of July – Martin O’Dea Memorial Golf Day - Glanville Par 3. Hit off 3.00pm.
Sunday the 29th October – Dave Bicknell’s run to Clayton.
Sunday 15th October – Jag Day at Brighton High School.
Broken Hill week end run is to be the 10th, 11th and 12th of November.
Steve Attard
David Bicknell
Ivan & Janine Cooke
Ser1 XJ12 mountings changed.
Mel Dennett
Car going beautiful.
Roger Frinsdorf
Given luxury drive as a gift. Drove Aston Martin, Ferrari’s etc.
Fay Leyton
New starter motor in the Statesman.
Louis Marafiotti
XJ8 going well. Old XJ gone to Bob and Daff.
Gary & Oggi Monrad
Sat. 29th July, Club Presentation Dinner
Ray & Barb Offe
Graeme Moore
Paul Moore
Borys Potiuch
Gertie getting new thermostat housing.
Bob & Daphne Charman Took the E Type to Tanunda to Tarlee. Wasn’t until we got to Tarlee that someone pointed out it had a heater. Bought Ben Adler’s XJ.
Thanks to all those who bought supper to the June General meeting.
Karman Ghia coming along nicely.
Taken the skull off the XJ, New leaper put on. (Big round of applause from the meeting.)
Starting work on the Ser1 this week. XJS – like a charm.
Ser1 difficult to start when cold. Choke not working properly. Fixed and now starts OK.
Trevor Norley XJ6 in paint shop (bonnet and hood) Fixed the bonnet hinge Ser1 on blocks and covered. Same with the XJS. Couldn’t find the keys to the Ser1.
Car Talk
Dane & Geoff Wilden off again in the “Shitbox” rally in aid of Cancer research. We passed the hat around to help their efforts. We raised $170. Thanks to everyone who donated.
Paul & Irene Noakes
My 3 month project now into it’s 7th month. Engine bay resprayed twice.
Phil Prior
Daimler coupe going well. Bought 2 XJC’s to build one mildly customised. Painting to Edwardstown Custom Crash.
Ian Rowley
XJ6 driven in and out of the shed.
Noel & Carmel Trew
Need front right hand mud flap.
Noel Thornley
2 Cars, both Ser 1, XJ’s. One started first time but has no brakes. The other one drove it home and it hasn’t started since.
Merv Tucker
Ford – alternator light now off.
Will Vanderwerf
Downsizing – Daimler for sale $4k.
All other members had nothing to report. Meeting closed at 8.25pm. Next meeting: Wednesday 12th July 2017, At Shannon’s, 863 South Road, Clarence Gardens at 7.30pm. All welcome.
Looking for an X300.
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2017 SHITB Dane Wilden, Classic Marque
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ou know what they say; third time’s the charm. So why is it, then, that on our third Shitbox Rally (2013, 2014, and now 2017), I found myself standing at the side of the road, 25km from the start line in Adelaide, with a flat tyre? This year, the 2017 Shitbox Rally departed Adelaide, bound for Cairns; between us, 3,800km of the toughest Australian outback roads, all to be completed in our Rally-veteran Volvo 240 wagon. She’s been with us since the beginning, and still surprises us every day with her willingness to just keep on going. That is, when she doesn’t have a flat tyre... The Rally is the Cancer Council of Australia’s biggest fundraiser, and with the continuing support of the Jaguar Drivers Club of South Australia, Dad and I are proud to have contributed over $18,000 towards vital research into a disease that touches so many.
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This year’s route was particularly challenging, for both vehicles and drivers. A complex combination of some of Australia’s best known highways and challenging bush tracks saw the highest number of vehicle losses in rally history, including several support vehicles. Teams travelled from Adelaide to Roxby Downs, Oodnadatta, Alice Springs, BOTTOM LINETobermorey, the Burke and Wills Roadhouse, Einasleigh, before finally arriving in Cairns seven days later. Along the way, friendships were forged, vehicles pushed to their limits, and a huge amount of money raised for a very worthy cause.
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BOX RALLY
Day one saw departure from the Torrens Parade grounds in the city, bound for Roxby Downs. A large contingent of JDCSA club members attended to see us off, and their support was very much appreciated. We had anticipated an easy day’s driving to Roxby, and the trip north was mostly uneventful, with the exception of that ridiculous flat tyre! The culprit? A tek-screw, probably picked up from the parade ground somewhere. Despite a relatively easy drive, a number of vehicles required mechanical attention in Roxby - they were shitboxes, after all. Perhaps one of the most creative fixes was the use of several pairs of thongs to construct a cushion between the bump stop and the top of a (failed) hydraulic suspension bag on an Austin Tasman. A Fiat X1/9, which eventually succumbed to terminal carburettor troubles later in the week, burnt out its alternator the first day, resulting in some creative engineering by mechanics to shoehorn a VK THE BOTTOM Commodore alternator into the tiny, mid-engine sports car.
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resulting in an unprecedented number of punctures - one team blew five tyres in one day! Dinner at the Oodnadatta Racing Club was a genuine country affair, with the hospitality and generosity of the locals a highlight of the trip. Day three saw a trouble-free run into Alice Springs, with the second half of the Track in excellent condition. With no mechanical issues, our team was the first to arrive in Alice Springs. Day four was “Trump Day”, with hundreds of Trump look-alikes (and an equal measure of Mexicans) seen moving towards the NT border. Silly hair, cheap suits, and orange face paint ensured we looked as good as Don himself (previous page). From Alice we took the Plenty Highway to Tobermorey Station, on the NT/QLD border. The track was extremely rough, and featured hundreds of “washouts” dry creek beds, which were often deceivingly steep. Consequently, mechanics were kept
busy repairing damaged sumps, with a number of cars declared dead at Tobermorey. One of the more creative sump repairs involved a visit to the local dump, and a kitchen sink. The bowl of the sink was cut out, and crudely welded to the remains of a damaged sump; sure enough, the repair held for the rest of the rally. The following day, we entered outback Queensland, and spent the night at the Burke and Wills Outback Pub. Hundreds crowded around a small television to catch the rugby, including a motley crew of road-train drivers, who seemed to enjoy the unexpected company. Overnight, another Volvo 240
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(not ours!) had been declared, after breaking an axle while crossing a washout - exactly how this happened, we don’t exactly know, suffice to say they must’ve been travelling reasonably quickly. An old Corolla had inadvertently overheated so badly it blew a welsh plug out and warped its head; thinking outside of the square, the head was glued up, and a new welsh plug fashioned from a tent peg welded to a 5c piece - good as new! A long day’s drive on the tarmac saw us arrive in the tiny highland town of Einasleigh. Again, the locals put on a wonderful feed for the hungry hoards, and an “empty your esky” party resulted in a few sore heads the next morning. Thankfully, the final drive into Cairns the following day was comparatively short (300kms), through the fog, rain, and spectacular scenery of the QLD highlands (bottom left). Relief was felt by all following arrival at the Hilton Cairns, with a cold beer being the first order of business, very closely followed by a long shower. The following day, the auction of vehicles at the Cairns Showground raised even more money for the cause (yes, we purchased our old girl back again, for the third time!). Over 150 vehicles were auctioned, selling to backpackers, families looking for a cheap runaround, and spare parts wreckers (seen below). Back at the Hilton, it was announced at the post-rally party that the 2017 Shitbox Rally had set a new record for the total funds raised. Cheers and applause erupted as we found at this year’s rally raised $1.66 million for cancer research! I’m delighted to announce that with the assistance of the Jaguar Drivers Club of SA, our team raised a total of over $6,000! Dad and I are so thankful for the support that we have received, and delighted to be apart of fundraising for such a worthy cause. We’d like to thank everyone who supported us this year, with a special thanks to the JDCSA. The 2018 route has been announced as Brisbane to Darwin. Who’s up for a short drive, then?
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Drive Your Classic Car Day Members of the JDCSA have been invited to join members of the Stag Owners Club, Bristol Owners Club, Armstrong Siddeley Club and other interested parties to take part in a run on Thursday 1st September to welcome the first day of spring and to use as many of our classic cars as possible to promote interest in the classic car movement within the wider community. This will be the fourth year our club has participated. Participants will meet at 10.00am in the Feathers Hotel car park for coffee in the cafe, before departure. The car park entrance is off Greenhill Road. A run sheet and briefing will be provided during the morning tea period, followed by a mystery tour down south. The lunch venue is to be advised, but will most likely be at a service club at the final destination . If you would like to join this run, please let Peter Holland know at pholland@senet.com.au or by phoning 8271 0048 (leave a message if no answer) Approximate numbers attending are required for the food stops.
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Club Calendar Tuesday 6 7.30pm Wednesday 12 7:30pm
JDCSA General Meeting— Police Association Building, Carrington Street, Adelaide. XJ, Mk10 & 420G Register Meeting—Shannons Clubrooms, 663 South Rd, Clarence Park. Contact: Bob Charman T: (08) 8248 4111
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July
10:00am - 2:00pm
Tuesday 18 7:30pm Thursday 20 7.30pm Tuesday 25
New Members Picnic Oaklands Wetlands/Reserve, Marion. (Enter off Oaklands Road, at the Hendrie Street lights). Please bring your chairs and table, and BYO morning tea/coffee and other drinks as required. A BBQ lunch will be supplied by the club. Wet weather TBA. Contact Phil Prior for more information. Committee Meeting—VIP Home Services Board Room, Cnr Marion Rd and Sir Donald Bradman Drive. E Type, F Type & GT Register Meeting Contact: Alan Baker M: 0429 097 729
E: etype@jdcsa.com.au
Multivalve Register Meeting Contact Ron Palmer M: 0418 855 597
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SS and Daimler Register Meeting Contact: Malcolm Adamson T: (08) 82783002 E: daimlerss@jdcsa.com.au
Friday 28
Deadline for Classic Marque submissions Editor: Dane Wilden M: 0431 058 951 E: dwilden@adam.com.au
If you have internet access and currently receive CLASSIC MARQUE by post, please switch to email delivery by sending an email to the Editor now! dwilden@adam.com.au
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Club Notices GENERAL MEETING ROSTER 2017 Jul
E-Type F-Type & Grand Tourer Register
Aug
Mk1, 2, 420 & S Type (Compact) Register
Sep
SS & Daimler Register
Oct
XK, MK 7, 8, 9 Register
Nov
Multivalve Register
Dec
Special Christmas Meeting E-Type F-Type & Grand Tourer 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
Duty Register is required to arrive at 7pm and ensure the room is ready for 7.30pm Multivalve - Fourth Tuesday of each odd calendar month. MEMBERSHIP
APPLICATIONS
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 July, 2017 magazine: SS & Daimler - Last Wednesday of each month
Dr Andrew Wicks
1977 Jaguar XJS 5.03L Coupe 1976 Mercedes Benz SLC 2.8L Coupe
Con & Anna Triantafillou 1978 Jaguar XJ6 4.2L Sedan Denise & John Stokes 1963 Daimler 250 Sedan The following applications listed in the May 2017 Classic Marque magazine have been accepted: Andrew Hardy John Routley
Melvyn Dennett
XJ, Mk 10 & 420G - Second Wednesday of each month
1983 Jaguar XJ-S 6L Coupe 2001 Jaguar XJ-Sport 4L Sedan & Daimler Sovereign 4.2L Sedan & 1963 Jaguar Mk10 3.8L Sedan & 1946 Jaguar Mk IV 2.5L Sedan 1995 Jaguar X300 3.2L Sedan
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We hope you will take advantage of the benefits available, and that you will contribute in your own way to make this a better club for everyone. I particularly ask that Register Secretaries and current members make these new members welcome at meetings and functions.
of each month
Daphne Charman Membership Secretary.
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Jaguar Classifieds
FOR SALE 1975 Jaguar XJ6 L All original, in great condition. Owned for 36 years, second owner. Adelaide car all its life, all original books. Regularly serviced, head removed and updated for current fuel. All chrome in great condition.
FOR SALE 1999 Jaguar XK8
$8,000 ono
$31,500 REDUCED TO SELL CONTACT Tony Covassi 0411 736 187
CONTACT Michael Erwin
erwinm@tpg.com.au
FOR SALE Genuine "CAR BRA" for a Jaguar Series 2 Coupe or 4 door Saloon. Also may well fit Series 3. Had little use. Snap up a bargain and take good care of your classic. Much cheaper than repairing stone chips.
Powered by a 216kW 4.0 litre V8 engine! RARE black duco, 160,000km. Always garaged. Runs perfectly, all books and service history. Listed online on Carsales.
WANTED - Jaguar XJS Seats I am looking for a set of front seats from a Jaguar XJS Condition is not important as they will be recovered anyway.
CONTACT
Price includes postage.
CONTACT
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Philip Prior 0402670654 Email: philipprior@bigpond.com
0402670654
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