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January 2010 Volume 29 Number 1

THE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE JAGUARTHE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE JAGUARTHE OFFICIAL JOURNAL OF THE JAGUAR DRIVERS‘ CLUB HUNTER REGION INC.DRIVERS‘ CLUB HUNTER REGION INC.DRIVERS‘ CLUB HUNTER REGION INC.

www.jaguarhunter.org.au

The Hub January 2010

DISCLAIMER In regard to products, services and/or procedures which are either advertised, mentioned in the editorial content of this magazine, members should determine for themselves the reliability and/or suitability for their own particular re-quirements. Advertisers must ensure at all times that the products and/or services represented are suitable for the intended use and for the nominated vehicles. Their repre-sentatives, outlets or agents must be similarly directed to sell, fit or offer products or services that are suited to the intended use.

The Jaguar Drivers Club Hunter Region Inc. cannot ac-cept responsibility (or any product of service statements made herein, and the opinions or comments from any contributor are not necessarily those of the Club, its Committee, its Members or its Editor.

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CLUB OBJECTIVES 1. To promote and foster the Jaguar/Daimler Marque and

the sport of automobilism generally in all its branches. 2. To encourage restoration, preservation and use of all

Jaguar motor vehicles and those Daimler vehicles built by Jaguar Cars during and after 1960.

3. To promote friendship between members of the club socially, in competition and on the road.

4. To promote and engender social activities, exhibitions and club activities.

5. To provide technical assistance and a reference source for its members

CONCESSIONAL REGISTRATION At all times when driven on the road, the member must carry a financial JDCHR Club membership card (or the vehicle is unregistered) and the current magazine showing the event to which the vehicle is being driven

JAGUAR DRIVERS' CLUB HUNTER REGION Inc. JAGUAR DRIVERS' CLUB HUNTER REGION Inc. JAGUAR DRIVERS' CLUB HUNTER REGION Inc.

Box 604 Newcastle NSW. 2300 (The Clubs’ first meeting was held on the 31st of May 1983)

CONTENTS President’s Report 5 Secretary’s Report 6-7 Happy Birthday 7 2010 Australia Day Display 8 JAGWORD #3 10 Social Secretary’s Report 11 Fort Sratchley Visit 12 Solution to JAGWORD #2 13 GRILLED 14-15 Gnoo Blas Weekend away 16-17 November Mid Week Run to Lemon Tree Passage 18 A New Jaguar Model 19 2009 Presentation Dinner 20-21 Events Calendar 22-23 2009 Xmas Picnic 24-26 Young Driver Training Day 27 New members’ Breakfast 28-29 Coast to Plains Tour and Annual Rally 30-33 December Mid Week Run to Swansea 34-35 Let’s Have a Laugh 37 Classified Cats 38-39 Regalia 40-41 Library 42-43

ADVERTISERS English Auto Parts 4 Concours Restorations 9 Aristocraft Auto Restoration 13 Better Spares 36 Thomas Jaguar 44

FRONT COVER

A fine lineup of Jaguar front ends at the Christmas picnic in Finnan Park

CLOSING DATE

Contributions for the February 2010 issue of the HUB will be accepted by the Editor up to 22nd January 2010


EXECUTIVE AND MANAGEMENT COMMITEE

President Ian Hissey J.P. 4959 1382

0425 248 275 [email protected]

Vice President Allan Starret J.P 4957 6006 [email protected]

Secretary Robynne Lilly 4966 5909 [email protected]

Treasurer Alan Calcutt 4997 9726 [email protected]

Events Coordinator Don Anderson 6573 2084 [email protected]

Social Secretary Mary Cox 6573 3278


Elected Member Robert Edgar 4975 3348


OFFICE BEARERS

Points Secretary Graeme Gardiner 4988 6650

Plates Registrar Peter Dwyer 4958 4596 [email protected]

Regalia Graeme Cox (caretaker)

6573 3278 [email protected]

Library Andrew Haigh 4959 8840 [email protected]

Editor Phil McLeod 4961 2032


ACJC Delegate Ian Hissey 4959 1382


Webmaster Andrew Haigh 4959 8840 [email protected]

CMC Delegate Andrew Pointing 9399 5533 [email protected]

MONTHLY CLUB MEETINGS Last Tuesday of each month - 7:30 pm (no meeting December),

CLUB MACQUARIE 458 LAKE ROAD ARGENTON. Except two Upper Hunter meetings 7:30 pm SINGLETON

the last Friday in March and the last Friday in October

NEXT MEETING : Tuesday 19th January 2010 at 7.30 pm, Club Macquarie

Note: This is one week earlier than usual to avoid the Australia Day holiday


A wonderful Presentation Dinner, with great food and lots of merriment - some of those questions and answers were a bit telling- and brought back some hilarious moments!

It was an honour to present the plaques and badges:

Together with the Office Bearer Medallions to all the 2008—2009 Committee

Weren’t we blessed to have such a jolly Santa visit us at our Xmas picnic with bags of presents for everyone, Santa was so happy receiving all those kisses from the ladies - and of course having Paul Barnett sit on his lap was a highlight. Such a large rollup of members made it a special day, and we were pleased to welcome Na to her first Club outing, looking forward to seeing you at many more.

Our first driver training day was a huge success, with Sonya Franke, Laura Slieshman and Daniel Palmowski completing the program. All 3 have agreed to do the next training day in February, and we have another six young people registered to undertake the driver training program—something all Club members can rightly be proud of.

Mary has again organised some magnificent events this year listed in her report, starting with Australia Day display of our Jaguars at Foreshore.

Then 3 day run to Gnoo Blas for 50th Anniversary Celebrations of 1st Australian Touring Car Championship won by David Mackay in his Mk1 Jaguar, Bill Pit Mk1 2nd, Ron Hodgson Mk1 3rd. What a victory for Jaguar, and of course not forgetting our own Max Patterson with his XK140 victories there. Something for us all to enjoy and bask in.

Pack that picnic basket for Tea by the Sea after our visit to Fort Scratchley.

Club Champion Graeme Cox 20 Year Membership Stephen Bloomfield

Clubman Ian Hissey 20 Year Membership Graeme Cox

Clubwoman Mary Cox 10 Year Membership Allan Starret

10 Year Membership Chris Smith

We look forward to seeing everyone at our next meeting, and future Club outings, safe and enjoyable driving


SECRETARY‘S REPORTSECRETARY‘S REPORTSECRETARY‘S REPORT

SECRETARY‘S REPORT—GENERAL MEETING

HELD AT CLUB MACQUARIE ARGENTON TUESDAY 24th NOVEMBER 2009

Meeting Opened: 7:42pm Ian welcomed members and advised of the sad passing of Ken White’s daughter. Apologies: Don Anderson Peter Dwyer Pauline and Rob Wilson Minutes of Previous Meeting: Accepted as published Moved Steve Lilly Seconded Phil McLeod Business Arising: Nil Correspondence In: Tea Gardens Hawks Nest Motor Club invitation to Motorfest 13th March 2010 Email from Denis and Robin Gordon apologies for Presentation Dinner and New Members Break-fast Advertisement Invitation to have a club event at Mount Panorama Bathurst Advertisement from Easy Holidays Invitation to the 50th Anniversary of the Australian Car Championships at the 2010 Gnoo Blas Classis Enquiry from Belmont Chamber of Commerce re Lakefest 2010 Special Event Secretary Report moved be accepted by Graeme Gardiner Seconded Ruth Calcutt Treasurer: Profit & Loss and Balance Sheet copies presented to members. Alan advised mem-bers that we have made the decision not to publish the report in the Hub but if any members wish he will email a copy to those who would like it. Alan explained the report to members and moved for the acceptance of his report Seconded Sue Edgar Social Secretary: Ian asked members to give Mary a round of applause for all her hard work in preparation for the Presentation dinner. Mary reported on the month’s events and the Presentation Dinner she said the numbers for the Dinner was close to or the highest numbers we have ever had. On 6th December will be our Annual Christmas lunch beginning at 10 am at Grahamstown Dam. The club is planning to display our cars at the Newcastle Foreshore for Australia Day 2010 and will notify members by email, as we need to know numbers. In February we are looking at having a Saturday afternoon at Fort Scratchley and tea afterwards. Also wanted to see if members are interested in attending Gnoo Blas Orange in February. Mary moved that her report be ac-cepted Seconded Robyn Lynch. Regalia Officer: Graeme reported that he had received $150 in regalia sales and $14 from the raffle also he has two good jaguars for sale. Point Score Secretary: Graeme needs names of those who drove Jaguars to the dinner on Sat-urday night – members were able to help him with the details. General Business: Ian reported on the first driver education day that was held last Saturday and Daniel Palmowski gave a report of his experience. Leyland commented that next year a few members were looking travelling over to the Goodwood Revival 17th-19th September and wanted to know if anyone else was interested in going as well. Ian presented Richard Lynch with his me-dallion for Editor, as he was unable to attend the Presentation Dinner. Our next meeting in Janu-ary will be one week earlier to the 19th January as the last Tuesday of the month is Australia Day.


Robynne Lilly Honorary Secretary

Members and Partners with birthdays in January are : Liam Pointing 20th, Stephen Bloomfield 23rd, Geoff Bradley 30th, Nick Coulton 21st, Terry Hindley and George Quinn 1st, Bernard

Murray 7th, Allan Reilly and Kate Thompson 31st, Phil Smith 18th, Na Guo 17th, Kristine Flack and Jeanette Francis 14th, Jan Floyd

and Robynne Lilly 25th, Veralene Lobo 30th, Sandra Wolfgang 11th, Ailsa Wright 19th

FROM THE SECRETARYFROM THE SECRETARYFROM THE SECRETARY

Problem Corner: Alistair Crombie reported that the clutch assembly on his air conditioning com-pressor on his X Type disappeared; apparently the Nylok nut became loose. Richard Lynch en-quired if anyone could help advise him where he could purchase head studs for Series III, mem-bers helped him with some ideas. The Raffle prize of Christmas hamper was won by Robyn Lynch with ticket No. B87 The meeting closed at 8:28pm

POSITION VACANT - REGALIA Graeme Cox has been keeping the Regalia seat warm since the AGM, but after many years of

service in this role, has decided to give someone else a turn. If you would like to take on the

Regalia role on the JDCHR Committee, please contact the President. If you are unsure about

the role, talk to the President Ian Hissey or Graeme, whose phone contact details are on Page 3

of the HUB.


Solution will

appear in the

February 2010

HUB

ACROSS 1. Location of original Jaguar factory in Coven-

try - 2 words (10) 7. MotoGP winner 2007 born in Kurri Kurri - 2

words (5,6) 11. Brand of V8 engine considered but rejected

as motor for the new XJ40 (5) 13. Publisher of car valuations and also used in

windows (5) 14. Iconic Jaguar sports car launched in 1961 - 2

words (1,4) 15. Preferred seat material (7) 18. This has always been used in cars, but now

it's special (4) 19. Method of fuel delivery to cylinders (9) 20. Acronym for cars shipped overseas in dis-

mantled form (3) 21. Site of 2010 National Rally- 2 words (5,5)

DOWN 2. "Prince of Darkness" (5) 3. Which park is the location of 2009 Xmas

picnic? (6) 4. Australian F1 driver in red Bull team – 2

words (4,6) 5. Construction machinery company once

part of the Leyland group - 2 words (7,7) 6. Chairman of Jaguar credited with turning

the company around in the eighties (4,4) 8. Location of Jaguar's new paint plant com-

missioned in 1978 - 2words (6,8) 9. Birthplace of 4. Down (10) 10. Newest HUB advertiser (11) 12. Home to Australian Red Bull air race pilot

(10) 16. Mr .... photographed in November HUB (4) 17. French racetrack where Jaguars had victo-

ries in 1951, 53 and 55 - 2 words (2,4)

Solution to

JAGWORD #2 is

on Page 13


Mary Cox Social Secretary

SOCIAL SECRETARY‘S REPORTSOCIAL SECRETARY‘S REPORTSOCIAL SECRETARY‘S REPORT

On Saturday 14th November we held our Annual Breakfast Run at Hunter Valley Gardens. Graeme and I arrived early and set up the tables and waited till the other members arrived before cooking sausages, bacon and eggs which was very delicious. We had 14 cars on display which consisted of different models. After breakfast some went to the Gardens and some lingered across to the shops for a wander before departing around 10.30 – 11.00. Thanks for coming and making the morning another successful breakfast. Saturday 21st November President Ian welcomed 39 Members and friends to the Annual Presen-tation Dinner at Club Macquarie. We started at 6.00pm for Canapés and Dinner at 7.00pm. After the main meal we had a trivia and everyone received a small present followed by 3 lucky door prizes. We then presented members with 20yr and 10yr badges. Graeme received the trophy for Club Championship, Ian received Club Man and I received Club Woman. Thanks to Robyn for the decorations to the tables On Sunday 6th December we held our Annual Christmas lunch at Grahamstown Dam. Some of the members met around 10.00-10.30am for another great day. Santa and his elves arrived around 11.40am to give out gifts. Lunch was served afterwards and a natter and look over all the cars which was another great display. Graeme and I arrived in our new X300 XJ12 which we pur-chased from Brian Vitnell, Graeme tells me its my Xmas present, not bad eh? Steve and Robynne arrived in their new Daimler 250 V8 which was very nice and of course all the men were drooling as usual. The day was hot but there was a nice breeze to make it comfortable. We departed around 2.00pm-2.30pm. I hope all enjoyed a Merry Christmas and I wish everyone a Happy New Year We are celebrating Australia Day at the Foreshore. Names required by the 4th January 2010. Re-fer to advertisement this issue, page 8. On the 12th and 13th February we are heading to Orange for the Gnoo Blas. Bookings essential contact Social Secretary ASAP. See advertisement this issue, page 16. Saturday 20th February, we are going to Fort Scratchley for a tour at 2.30pm. We will meet at the Fort at 2.00pm. Names of those participating are essential. See advertisement this issue, page 12. If you have a UHF Receiver, please bring it along to our outings as it can inform where you are if you get held up at lights or need to pull over. Thanks

Happy Motoring


Solution to JAGWORD #2


- a segment featuring Club

members and their cars.

This month’s member(s) Graeme Gardiner

What Jaguar(s) do you currently own? 2005 X-Type 2.1litre and 1969 Mark II 240

What was your first Jaguar? X-Type

When did you get your first Jaguar? 2006

What is your daily drive? Toyota 4 Runner

How did you first get interested in Jaguars? I have loved all cars most of my life,

and am only a latecomer to Jaguar

ranks.

Any unfulfilled Jaguar wishes? I would like more in the garage, however

matrimonial harmony is a consideration!

(Editor‘s note: Graeme has been over

heard showing a (un)healthy interest in

car hoists and the logistics of raising a

garage‘s existing roof!)

What kind of driving do you do in your Jaguar(s)? Country trips, holidays in the X-Type.

Club runs and events in the 240.

How much of the work on your Jaguar(s) do you do yourself as opposed to outsourcing?

Mostly it is outsourced – becoming lazy

in my old age.

What cars or interests appeal to you, other than Jaguars? I also have a 1995 Toyota MR2 GT

and a 650 Suzuki motorcycle which I

love to ride.

Best driving experience? The day I purchased my first car, a red

Austin Healey 100/4, and drove it home.

Worst driving experience? Spinning out of control in the wet, down

the main straight at Catalina circuit,

Katoomba, and coming to rest on the Armco.


Graeme Gardiner‘s immaculate Mark II 240, with 4.2 litre engine, maroon Ambla upholstery

and chrome wire wheels...

....and the modern interpretation – Graeme‘s/Victoria‘s 2.1 litre X-Type

The Jaguars of Graeme Gardiner


Wednesday 11th November

On Wednesday 11th November, a small group of cars met at Club Macquarie for a run to Lemon

Tree Passage. The weather was perfect, and the group stopped off at Bar Beach for morning tea.

The Editor had been waiting there rather than drive to the Club and back, but failed in his heroic

bid to quarantine half a dozen adjoining carpark spaces, due to the warm weather and the inclina-

tion of bikini-clad girls to park there instead. (I tried, but they all had boyfriends bigger than me and

I hate getting sand kicked in my face!! - Ed.)

Some of the carpark users had very comfortable accommodation, even though they were not in

Jags. We had the discretion to keep our back turned!

After leaving Bar Beach it was a pleasant drive to Lemon Tree, slightly delayed by roadworks on

Lemon Tree Passage Road. It wasn’t the delay that concerned us, but the risk of getting spots

from the freshly sprayed bitumen seal, on our bodywork. Once on site by the water at Lemon

Tree, a very satisfying lunch of fish and chips was purchased from the marina shop and consumed

at leisure in the shade of the roofed picnic structure.


We’ve all seen the photographs in magazines of attrac-

tive young women draped across cars. It’s even used in

advertising of course, to help sell the car. We don’t need

a show of hands as to which HUB readers have fanta-

sized about this scenario with their Jaguars, but it has

come to light that one of our members recently had such

a real life experience. Alistair McIlroy was approached by

a freelance photographer and model who wanted to use

his E-Type as a photographic prop. My spies tell me they

didn’t have to ask twice. Below is a sample of the results.

Nice work Alistair!


On 21st November about 40 members and friends gathered at Club Macquarie for the annual Presentation Dinner. There was plenty of socialising, a nice smorgasbord dinner, drinks from the bar, and some important formalities. The most important of these was the presentation of awards to those who had distinguished themselves during 2009. They were:

Club Champion 2008 – 2009 Graeme Cox Clubwoman of the Year 2008 – 2009 Mary Cox Clubman of the Year 2008 – 2009 Ian Hissey

2009 Presentation

Dinner

21st November 2009


Graeme, Mary and Ian were presented with a superb crystal bowl as well as the perpetual trophy in each case. These were the inaugural separate awards for Clubwoman and Clubman of the Year, replacing the previous long-standing Clubperson award. A little equal opportunity in the JDCHR!

President Ian also presented medallions to each of the committee members who have contributed to the successful operation of the Club for the year, and long term membership badges to Stephen

Bloomfield and Graeme Cox (20 years), and Allan Starrett and Chris Smith (10 years).

Robynne Lilly, Mary Cox and Pauline Wilson then presented a Motoring Trivia competition, which was enjoyed by all, especially as everyone won a prize – amazing! Scrutineers were almost required when there was disputation over some of the answers, but the girls then announced the competition rules. Rule 1 was that Mary and Robynne are always right! Mind you, the outcome might have been quite differ-ent if all the Christmas whistles had worked when blown to signal an answer.

An enjoyable evening with plenty of good humour

and our thanks go to Mary, Robynne and Ian for their

organisation of the event. Editor



OFFICIAL CLUB CALENDAR 2010OFFICIAL CLUB CALENDAR 2010OFFICIAL CLUB CALENDAR 2010

JAN

Tue 26/01/2010 Australia Day celebrations - Newcastle foreshore, from 8.30am

FEB

Fri—Sun 12—14/02/10 GNOO Blas Motor Show, Orange NSW

Sat 20/02/2010 Fort Scratchley, followed by Tea by the Sea

MAR

Sat 06/03/2010 Tiger Moths at Luskintyre Airfield - details TBA

Sat 13/03/2010 Hawks Nest Motorfest - details TBA

Sun 21/03/2010 Lakefest, Belmont

Wed 31/03/2010 Depart for Gold Coast Rally

APR

02-4/04/10 Easter National Rally, Gold Coast

Mon 05/04/2010 Depart Gold Coast

05-18/04/10 Complete Coast to Plains Tour

Sun 18/04/2010 Steamfest, Maitland

MAY

Sun 02/05/2010 Euro Motorfest, Lambton Park

JUN

Sat-Mon 05-07/06/2010 Long weekend trip to Wollongong - details TBA

* Denotes Point Score Event ** Denotes Club Championship Event

NOTE: Events subject to change – check Club website www.jaguarhunter.org.au



ALTERNATIVE EVENTS CALENDAR 2010ALTERNATIVE EVENTS CALENDAR 2010ALTERNATIVE EVENTS CALENDAR 2010

<> Club Plate Vehicles are eligible to attend these events <> These events do not attract Club Points

NOTE: Events subject to change – check Club website www.jaguarhunter.org.au

JAN

FEB

Sat 06/02/2010 Club Lotus Australia Supersprint Round 1,Wakefield Park

Sat-Sun 20-21/02/2010 HSRCA All Historics, Wakefield Park

MAR

Sun 21/03/2010 MGCC (Sydney) Natmeet Practice Motorkhana, Nirimba TAFE, Quakers Hill

Sun 21/03/2010 HSRCA Phillip Island (TBC)

25-28/03/2010 Formula 1, Albert Park, Melbourne

APR

Fri-Sun 02-04/04/2010 Festival of Sporting Cars, Mount Panorama, Bathurst

Sat 17/04/2010 MGCC & MGNC Supersprint Round 2, Eastern Creek

MAY

Sat-Sun 01-02/05/2010 HSRCA All Historics, Eastern Creek

Sat 15/05/2010 JDCA Supersprint Round 3, Eastern Creek

Sun 30/05/2010 Marulan Driver Training Centre

JUN

Sat 26/06/2010 Austin Healey OC Supersprint Round 4, Wakefield Park

Sun 27/06/2010 All British meeting, Wakefield Park

Bookings: Oran Park: Kim McClelland 02 4646 1004 (Jan 2010 only) Wakefield Park: Matthew Ronk 02 4822 2811 Eastern Creek: Alex True 02 9672 1000 [email protected]

Nirimba Tafe [email protected] Marulan Driver Training Centre (MDTC): Gary Willmington [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]




Sunday 6th December 2009 dawned fine and hot, but a little breeze off the water of Grahamstown Dam kept thing reasonably comfortable for about 14 cars and their owners, families and friends who gathered for the 2009 Christmas Picnic. The scarce shade of trees was reserved for Jaguars, mere humans left to seek shelter under the picnic structure (too small for cars anyway), or umbrellas brought from home.

Much inspection of cars took place, especially Graham and Mary Cox’s new X300 V12, and Stephen and Robynne Lilly’s new Daimler 250.


Santa made a welcome appearance and with the help of Mary and Pauline, handed out presents. Amazingly, he had exactly the right number to go round. Graeme Gardiner may have missed out as he seemed to be absent during Santa’s visit, although he did return shortly afterwards looking decidedly flushed! Everyone was impressed that Santa’s sleigh had been upgraded to an E-Type similar to Paul Barnett’s.

A very enjoyable day out with lots of camaraderie and Christmas cheer. Thanks to

Mary and Pauline for their arrangements. Editor


Santa Clause

had quite a way

with the ladies!


These pictures show some of our spon-

sored young drivers going through their

paces at the Young Driver Training Day

held in November at Ringwood (see the

President’s Report on Page 4).

Daniel Palmowski at work

Quick Quiz

Question: What’s wrong with this photo?

Answer: Nothing. But Graeme has put his NRMA badge on the

new X300’s grille, so that he can read it from the driver’s seat!


Hunter Valley Gardens, 14th November 2009


New members’ Breakfast

(cont’d)


On Thursday 17th December, five cars enjoyed a

pleasant drive around Lake Macquarie. Starting at the

usual meeting place at Club Macquarie, three of the

group proceeded south along the western edge of the

lake for morning tea at the tip of a delightful peninsula

between Yarrawonga Park and Balcolyn, called Shin-

gle Splitters Point. Its name comes form the pioneer-

ing days of the early timber industry, which harvested

the plentiful casuarinas growing in the area.

Although the weather was oppressive elsewhere, our morn-

ing tea location was cooled by a strengthening nor-easter.

We were able to watch catamarans from the nearby sailing

club having some not-too serious racing, and other young

people making the best of this idyllic spot with a swim.


En route from here to our designated lunch stop at Swansea, we were joined by Paul Barnett in

his Series 3 E-Type, and Graeme Gardiner and Steve Lilly in Graeme’s Mark II 240. Lunch at the

Swansea RSL Bistro provided welcome sustenance, and the opportunity for more chat about

Jags and more solving of the world’s problems. By then the sea breeze had strengthened to a

level sufficient to blow the head off the Editor’s beer, and that was inside the Club! Naturally, we

elected not to eat outdoors.

SWANSEA MID-WEEK RUN

(CONT’D)


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A woman brings eight-year-old Johnny home and tells his mother that he was caught playing doctors and nurses with Mary, her eight-year old daughter. Johnny's mother says, "Let's not be too harsh on them.... they are bound to be curious about sex at that age." "Curious about Sex?" replies Mary's mother. "He's taken her appendix out!"

I just read an article on the dangers of heavy drinking...

Scared the life out of me.

So that's it!

After today, no more reading! Except for the HUB — Editor

A mechanic was removing the cylinder heads from the motor of a car when he spotted the famous heart surgeon in his shop, standing off to the side, waiting for the service manager to come to take a look at his car. The mechanic shouted across the garage, ―Hello Doctor! Please come over here for a minute.‖ The surgeon, a bit surprised, walked over to the mechanic. The mechanic straightened up, wiped his hands on a rag and asked argumentatively, ―So doctor, look at this. I also open hearts, take valves out, grind ‗em, put in new parts, and when I finish this will work like a new one. So how come you get the big money, when you and me are doing basically the same work?‖ The doc-tor leaned over and whispered to the mechanic:―Try to do it when engine is running‖

A few days ago I was having some work done at my local garage. A blonde came in and asked for a seven-hundred-ten. We all looked at each other, and another customer asked, "What is a seven-hundred-ten?"She replied, "You know, the little piece in the middle of the engine. I lost it and need a new one. It had always been there."The mechanic gave the blonde a piece of pa-per and a pen and asked her to draw what the piece looked like. She drew a circle and in the middle of it wrote 710. He then took her over to another car which had the hood up and asked, "Is there a 710 on this car?"She pointed and said, "Of course, it's right there." (See the bottom of Page 39)

Q: Why do the English drink warm beer? A: Because they have Lucas fridges!

Lucas

Q: How many Car Salesmen does it take to change a light bulb?

A: I’ll just have to quickly work that out on my calculator and talk to

the boss, and I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised!


1994 XJ40 Sovereign 4 litre. Last of the

XJ 40 model. All Sovereign features,

dual airbags. Just had full head recon-

dition. Excellent condition. Reg No.

BMV001 $12,000 ono. Phone 6573

3278 or 0407 251735

1966 S Type 3.8 litre man. w/- overdrive, power steering, Old English White, chrome wire wheels, new upholstery including carpets, hoodlining and seats (red leather), timber work fully restored, no rust, in excellent mechanical condition, club rego. to 2010. Reluctant seller. $30,000. Phone Phil 0411 446 440.

V12 HE main bearings, +0.010‖ oversize

$200. Ian Hissey 04 2524 8275

Complete interior from 1992 XJS, light blue, piped edges, excellent condition to update your early model XJS $1,500 Contact Andre 0405 201641 [email protected]

FOR SALE:



Sovereign 1989 XJ40 Solent Blue with sunroof - immaculate condition Registered to March 2010 - spare wheels and tyres Phone: Phyllis Blackburn 49720767

Tremec 5 speed gearbox mated to V12 bell housing $1,500 Contact Andre 04 0520 1641 or [email protected]

Rover P6B 3500 V8, 1975. Immaculate condi-

tion, fastidiously maintained, full service re-

cords, and no rust. 135,000km from new. Air

conditioning, power steering. Full rego. Previ-

ous Award winner. $12,000

Phone Phil 0405 339376.

FOR SALE:

WANTED:

Front brake cylinders from S Type, 240 or Daimler 250 - Don Anderson ph 0419 123895

4.55 crown wheel & pinion from 240 or Daimler 250 manual o/drive - Ian Hissey ph 0425 248275

AND OTHER STUFF

FOR SALE:



All shown items are generally held in stock.


CLUB REGALIACLUB REGALIACLUB REGALIA

Club Polo Shirt $35 - with pocket $45

Club Scarf $15

Fleece Beanie $15

Cap $15

Rear of Jacket

Jacket with Screen printed logo $75

Fleece Vest $35 or with large Leaper on back $50

Long Sleeved Fleece $45 or with large Leaper on back $60 with full length front zip $55 or $70


Windscreen Sash $30


CLUB REGALIACLUB REGALIACLUB REGALIA

Windscreen Sticker $2

Umbrella $25 Metal Badge $25

Club Key Ring $6

Hand Towel $12

Stubbie Holders $7

Coffee Mug $12

Spoon $7 Cloth Badge $5

Small cloth leaper $2



CLUB LIBRARY RESOURCESCLUB LIBRARY RESOURCESCLUB LIBRARY RESOURCES

SERVICE MANUALS - EARLY UP TO 1986

Jaguar MK VII,VIII, IX & XK120,140,150

Jaguar Mark VII & XK120

Jaguar Saloons MK1, MK2, 240, 340 2.4,3.4 & 3.8

Jaguar MK1, MK2

Jaguar MK2 Models 2.4,3.4,3.8

Jaguar 3.8 'E' Type Grand Touring Models

Jaguar 3.8 MK 10

Daimler Sovereign (420)

Jaguar Daimler XJ6/XJ & Sovereign Series 1,2 &3 2.8,3.4 & 4.2 6 Cyl

Jaguar Daimler XJS/XJ12/Sovereign V12

Jaguar XJ12, Daimler Double Six

Jaguar XJS

Jaguar XJS HE Supplement to the Repair and Operational Manual

Jaguar Series 3

SERVICE MANUALS MODERN 1987 (XJ40) ONWARDS

AJ16 Engine Service Manual

Powertrain Automatic Transmission Service Manual

ZF Automatic Transmission Service Manual

XJ6 - XJ12 Electrical Diagnostic Manual Vol-ume 3

3.2,4.0,6.0 Sedan Predelivery Inspection Man-ual

V12 Engine Service Manual

XJ6 - XJ12 Electrical Diagnostic Manual Vol-ume 1

Jaguar XJ6/12 X300

XK8 Diagnostics and Test Manual, AJ-V8 En-gine, 5HP24 Transmission & XK8 Technical Guide introduction

XK8 Workshop Manual

XK8 Predelivery inspection Manual/Repair Operation Times

Jaguar XK8 Range Electrical Guide Figures

XJS AJ16 Generic Engine Management System

MISCELLANEOUS

Saloon 2.9,3.2,3.6,4.0,6.0 Warranty Codes

JRA Quick Reference Guide

Six Digit Warranty Code Book Vol 1 A-M

Six Digit Warranty Code Book Vol 2 N-Z

Experience in a Book - Help for the XJS Owner

The XJ6 Jaguar from Bumper to Bumper

Australian Council of Jaguar Clubs - National Rally manual

Jaguar Road Tests - Book of reprinted road tests

X300 Quick Reference Smash Guide

Jaguar Environmental Control System - Series II and XJS

Jaguar Road Tests - Green Folder of reprinted road tests

Jaguar XJ6/12 Series 3 brochure (4 Copies)

SU Carburettor Data Sheets - Jaguar Models

PARTS CATALOGUES

Jaguar Mark V Models

Jaguar Mark V Models (Second Copy)

Jaguar 2.4 (MK1)

Jaguar XK150 and XK150'S' (Loose sheets no folder)

Daimler 2.5 Litre V8 Saloon

Jaguar MK2 3.4 & 3.8

Jaguar MK2 2.4

Jaguar 'S' Type

Jaguar 4.2 'E' Type

Jaguar XJ6

Jaguar XJ6 Series Two / Daimler Sovereign Se-ries Two

Phoenix Engineering International Ltd Jaguar E type Parts Catalog

XKs Unlimited Parts Catalog



CLUB LIBRARY RESOURCES (cont‘d)CLUB LIBRARY RESOURCES (cont‘d)CLUB LIBRARY RESOURCES (cont‘d)

BOOKS

XJ6 -XJ12 1995MY - Electrical Diagnostic Manual Vol I & Vol 2

XJ Series 2 and XJS 1972-78 Environmental Control System Manual XJS 1995MY AJ16 Generic Engine Manage-ment System ZF Transmissions 1994

AJ16 Engine Service Manual 1994

Powertrain transmissions 1994

V12 Engine 1994

The Jaguar XK in Australia - Elmgreen and McGrath

XJ6 From Bumper to Bumper - Jim Isbell Original Jaguar E-Type by Philip Porter

Original Jaguar XK by Philip Porter

Jaguar XJ-S by Brian Long

The Jaguar Scrapbook by Philip Porter

Jaguar Mark 1&2 Haynes Great Cars by Nigel Thorley How to Power Tune XK Jaguar Engines 3.4, 3.8 & 4.2 litre by Des Hammill Experience in a Book. Help for the XJS Owner - Kirby Palm

Jaguar Rebirth of a Legend by Ken Clayton

Jaguar all the cars by Nigel Thorley

Jaguar XK Engine by Dave Pollard

You & Your XJ40 by Nigel Thorley

You & Your XJS by Nigel Thorley

Jaguar Road Tests – Road & Track Jaguar S-Type and 420 The complete story by

James Taylor Jaguar Sports Racing and Works Competition

Cars to 1953 by Andrew Whyte Jaguar Sports Racing and Works Competition

Cars from 1954 by Andrew Whyte The Jaguar XKs - a Collector’s Guide by Paul

Skilleter

Jaguar XJ6 Series 1,2 and 3 Restoration man-

ual – Haynes Jaguar All the Cars by Nigel Thorley

How to Power Tune Jaguar XK3.4, 3.8 and 4.2

Litre Engines by Des Hammill

VIDEO/DVD

Jaguars Across America

Radio Le Mans – the Video

The Great Race Bathurst 1985

Bourke to Bernie Bash 1990

History of Jaguar

Marque of a Legend Jaguar XJ13 Replica

CLUB TOOLS Carburettor Vacuum Balancer XJ Rear Hub Puller

XJ Front Spring Compressor

Timing Light Valve Spring Compressor XJ Engine Support Bracket (for removing front end) Imperial dial gauge

XJ40 Head removing tools XJ40 Cam timing tool

Editor‘s note: This listing of the

Club‘s library resources and tools

will be printed in full once per

quarter. Full details can be found on

the Club‘s website at

www.jaghunter.org.au

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