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Tulsa, OK 74112-8333
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SWIM PARTY/PICNIC & JUDGES
TRAINING
SATURDAY – AUG 21ST
STARTS AT 4:00 PM
Yes, it is time to immerse ourselves in Jaguar
knowledge, not to mention food, beverages and a large body of chlorinated
water. Our annual show is nearly on
us again! Where does the time
go?
Rather than dig in to that philosophical question,
let’s just refresh our memories on the proper procedure for judging a
Jaguar. This is important for
several reasons; #1 being that we want our show entrants to be treated with
fairness and respect and #2; we want to be treated that way, also. What better way to do this than for you
to know how to take a critical but fair and discerning look at a car. Knowing how judging is done will help you
even if you do not volunteer to be a judge because you will learn what judges
are considering when they are looking at your car.
The party will be at the home of Larry and Ada Jean West, 8824 E.
19th St. in Tulsa at 4:00 pm (918-664-1743). Bring the whole family and take a
refreshing dip in the pool. About
5:00 Larry will fire up the grill for the hamburgers and hot dogs that the club
will provide to go along with the covered dishes that have been brought by the
members.
After feasting on all the good food, we will commence
to review the Jaguar judging procedures at about 6:00 pm.
This schedule should allow for plenty of time for enjoying the pool, visiting with friends and learning some valuable information about Jaguar shows and judging. We do ask that along with your covered dish, you bring a lawn chair or two because sometimes seating becomes a little scarce. If you need directions to the West’s home check our club web site at www.ionet.net/~willjag for a link to a map that will show exactly where they live. Click on the “coming events” block and scroll down to “August.” If you have any questions about this event please call Larry at (918) 664-1743 or e-mail him at lwest66@swbell.net.
Hearing
about a dinosaur alive in the rain forest of South America, a professor launches
a scientific expedition. After
several weeks he stumbles upon a little man wearing a loincloth, standing near a
300 foot-long, dead dinosaur.
The scientist can’t believe his eyes. “Did you kill this dinosaur?” he
asks.
“Yep,” replies the rainforest native.
“But it’s so big and you’re so small! How did you kill it?”
“With my club,” the primitive fellow answers.
“How big is your club?” asks the incredulous
scientist.
“Well, there are about a 100 of us”.
And therein lies the tale of what
you can do with a CLUB! And your club is about to embark on
its
32nd
Annual Concours d’Elegance
the weekend of September 11th and
12th.
Mark those calendars now so you will not
miss this fun filled weekend celebration.
The brochure and entry form have already been mailed and you will note
that this year we are reintroducing the “Club Class”. This was a class that was very popular
years ago before the advent of JCNA Driven. It is clear that the time for this class
has come around again.
What is “Club Class?” This
class is for those who are interested in showing off their cars and enjoying a
weekend of fun camaraderie with other British car aficionados but, are not
particularly interested in the competition of the JCNA sanctioned classes. This is not a “judged” class as no one
is taking off points for defects, originality or other personalization of your
car and no scores are awarded. The
class winners will be selected by a ballot that each entrant will receive in
their Concours packet. It is
simple. Take your ballot, look at
the Jags in “Club Class” and select the one you like best.
Other British Class – This year we are extending invitations to all the
other British Car clubs we can find.
This means MG’s, Triumphs, TVR’s, Mini’s, Jensen Healey’s, Austin
Healey’s, in short, any other car built in the UK. It is the Concours Committee and the
JCTI Board’s belief that people enjoy looking at English cars and we are going
to give them the opportunity to do so.
With this kind of planning we expect a large turn out of cars and this is
why we need our “club”. It takes a
lot of people helping on show weekend to get everything done. Here is a short list of what we will be
doing:
On Friday: taking late registrations, handing out pre-registration
packets, manning the boutique sales, directing entrants to cleaning area and
providing water, hoses, etc. parking cars in secured area, generally welcoming
our participants, provide some refreshments in the hospitality suite, answer questions and help solve problems
that may crop up.
On Saturday it will be; more pre-registration packets and late
registration, coffee, doughnuts and juice for everyone! Putting up the tents on the show field
for the boutique, setting up stanchions, stringing flags, putting up signs and
banners, directing cars to proper positions on the field, checking mechanicals
on cars as they enter the field, moving all the support material from the hotel
suite to the show grounds, assembling judging materials, getting lunches to the
judges, setting up refreshment tent, organize the judges, introduce the runners
who will carry the judges sheets to tabulating, escorting the photographer for
those great picture plaques. All of
this is just BEFORE the show starts
After the show we will have to break down and pack up the entire field
set up. That means tents, boutique
materials, refreshment stands, signs, banners, flags, stanchions and get it all
stowed away. Meanwhile another crew
is tabulating the scores and assembling the plaques with the pictures,
organizing the trophies, the door prizes and pack it all up to the
19th floor of Warren Place II for the banquet then unpack and
organize it all, make sure the cash bar and meal are going per schedule, greet
guests, take pictures and get the awards show on the road!
Sunday – JCNA Slalom – We need to be at the site (the BOK parking lot at
41st and Sheridan) early to get the course set up. Of course, coffee and doughnuts for
everyone! Timing equipment set up
and tested, technical and safety checks on all cars, paperwork filled out and
ready for runs, starters and cone watchers taking turns on the course. Timing and scoring recording, trophies
and presentations then breakdown and clean up.
Now, do you understand why we need all of our “club” members to help
out? It takes a lot of work and
co-operation to pull off a successful weekend so don’t hesitate to offer your
assistance. Just call or e-mail
Greg Timo now at Omit51@.aol.com or Gtimo@tulsacounty.org or call
him at (918) 369-5967 and let him know you will be ready to help. He will be glad to hear from you!
As stated in the first part of this article, the brochures have been mailed. If you have not received yours, call
Linda Young at (918)258-832 or e-mail here at mmra@gte.net and send your
mailing address. She will send you
a brochure ASAP!
SATURDAY, AUGUST 7TH
BREAKFAST AT THE SHERATON
The coffee is always ready at the Sheraton Hotel at 41st and Garnett at 9:00 am. Stop by and see your friends and have a great breakfast buffet.
JCNA SURVEY
The Board of Directors of JCNA has compiled a survey that “...will be used to show potential Jaguar Journal advertisers and JCNA event sponsors, the effectiveness of working with the JCNA.” A full explanation for the survey and the survey itself is on the JCNA web site at JCNA.com. and can be accessed from the home page. Club members are encouraged to participate.
FALL FLING OCTOBER 1,2,& 3
By –
“Daimler Don” Wright
Ok, here is the
deal. Friday morning the
1st of October, those that are departing from Tulsa will meet at ORU
parking lot at the northeast corner of 81st and South Lewis at 09:45
hours (9:45 am) for departure at 10:00 hours (10:00am). We will then drive to Krebs,
Oklahoma where we will meet with those from the Greater Oklahoma, Arkansas and
Texas areas for lunch at the world famous “Roseanna’s Italian
Restaurante”
After lunch we depart for
a very scenic drive along the “Talihina Trail”, ending with dinner at “Harley’s”
and the usual evenings festivities at the “Village Inn” in Hugo. As you can see we are setting this up so
that you may join up along the way if you can’t make the very beginning. Please note that this is just the very
start of what is going to be a fun weekend of “European Style”
touring.
Leaving Hugo on Saturday
morning we will traverse over some very scenic by-ways in to the Arkansas
territory. Here we will have the
opportunity to find great treasure, not to mention more good food. The trip will involve staying at a top
notch hotel in Hot Springs were we will also get to see a (by-invitation only)
car restoration shop and car collection.
The important thing is
mark your calendars NOW and get your schedule arranged so you can take part in
the whole experience. We have all
read reports of the fantastic tours that vintage and classic cars undertake in
Europe. Combining trips to
wineries, stately castles, fine dinning all while attracting the envious
attention of those whom we pass by.
Lets make this a great group and take lots of picture and who knows, our
clubs outing may make the front cover of one of those exclusive Auto
magazines. Stay tuned as more
information will be forthcoming in the newsletter and at our September
11th Concours.
NOW WHAT?
.. Rebuilding the Series I XJ6 – Part IV
By - Stan
Lackey
Last month I declared that I
was either the most determined person I know or the dumbest, and only time would
tell. I now believe that I’m a bit of both!
I decided to simply rebuild
the original Series I motor while using all the “balanced” parts from the
knocking motor. The first attempt at my “new motor” for my Jag restoration was a
well orchestrated event, this second attempt (and yet another NEW motor) has
been any thing but. As I worked
away, all I could think about was that but for either a bad bore job, or junk
pistons, by this month I would driving my restored Jag rather than being back
(essentially) to “square one.
As the “tear downs” began
(one motor being torn down to scavenge the good parts while the other was being
torn down to check for it’s rebuild ability) it seemed like my “pro’s” were
loosing interest in my project. This perceived “lack of interest” was
demonstrated in parts going every where. On the ground, laying on the car and
chairs, and generally “just where ever”, but mostly on the ground.
As I saw this happening two
thoughts came to mind. First, I have become so familiar with Jag parts that if I
could go on to some kind of game
show to identify even the most obscure “Jag parts,” I’d be rich. By now I could
name the alloy, torque specifications, and approximate location in the motor
about every part that I laid my eyes on. My second thought was “thank God I’m
not the guy putting al this stuff back together! In that same moment it occurred
to me that this “Jag restoration” project was rapidly turning from a rather
simple “installation project” into a life style!
After several days of
disassembly, it was now time for re-assembly. Again. I started the “labor” part of this
project on march 27th.. .
It was kind of cold out side requiring wearing sweaters and coats while
working. As the project
proceeded spring came in to full bloom with rains (daily), high winds (blew my
building down), and now it is just plain HOT out side. This new weather
development did nothing to help the spirits of the participants. Getting my
helpers to work to a schedule, much less make a schedule was difficult.
During the “re-assembly
stage“, I was called out to the west coast for family commitments and would be
gone for nine days. In preparation for my departure I sat down with my “master
mechanic” and formulated a schedule of events for the re-build and installation
of the new motor. Rental fees were prepaid, more tools were acquired and
critical phone numbers were copied and printed. I departed the state with a full
understanding that I would return, in all likelihood,to a running car. Well, guess what, that wasn’t the case.
Upon my return no work had been
done, and as if that wasn’t enough, I had a letter from the “master mechanic”
that in essence and for all practical reasoning stated that he had abandoned the
project. Wow, what to do now.
While I could identify all
the parts of the motor I was at a loss to find the balance of needed bolts and
nuts as they had been ground into the gravel and dirt of the “shop” floor. What a dilemma! I recruited the help of a friend to try
and solve this overwhelming situation but alas, after hauling three, 55 gallon
bags of trash out of my temporary shop we had to use a magnet to find “most” of
the lost fasteners. Meanwhile, the
chiggers and ticks got to my friend. After he “no showed” for another work session, I came to
understand that his Doctor had
prescribed (along with a fair dose of cortisone cream) an extended
“absence” from the woods and my house.
It seems that I was destined
to make this “delivery” solo. As I
recounted my situation to an “interested caller”, one of my Jag friends, Steve
Dunbar, Steve came to help me (on the 4th of July, no less)
understand which side of the gasket went where.
The following Saturday night
as I had one foot on the handle of the floor jack with both hands in the engine
compartment TRYING to get a bolt in the right place, I felt like a monkey with a
manual for the space shuttle.
Again, I was frustrated and having taken two hours to find and install
just one bolt, I thought that it was about time for a re-evaluation of my skill level as well as giving some
serious thought to how long this “solo” act would take me. While my enthusiasm may have been put on
hold for a moment my determination certainly had not. I was going o get this project done one
way or the other.
Back in the house I decided
to try and reason this situation out. Thinking about it I came to the conclusion
that if I were to just start with sub-assemblies and find the nuts and bolts to
those sub-assemblies then I may be able to “get there”. Basically having two Jag 4.2 motors
disassembled and all their parts laying on the ground I had a better than a
50/50 chance of finding all the needed nuts and bolts. I hoped.
Gathering all my courage
(after a long days work) I walked out to the “shop”. With magnet and manual in hand I again
began my treasure hunt. Knowing that several of the parts that I would be
looking for were stainless steel, I knew that I could always get out the trusty
metal detector if I came up blank on a few “essentials. In college I rowed 8’s, (starboard #3)
and to me it was about time for a “hard ten”.
As I was in my “hunting
mode”, and steaming mad at the “NO LOAD” who had abandoned the project in spite
of the pay that I had delivered for the job, I decided to look inside the car
for a moment. When I opened the
door to my little Series I Jag, the smell of old leather hit me with such force
that I was mentally transported back to the beginning of my project. In that instant I clenched my jaw, knew
that I was of Pioneer Stock, and decided to see this project through to a
successful conclusion, regardless.
Please stay tuned for the
next chapter in my eventful saga of Jaguar restoration.
CLASSIFIED ADS
Classified
ads are free to club members. To
place an ad, e-mail to mmra@gte.net or call (918) 258-8320.
For Sale: 1982 XJ6 – light blue with blue interior. In nice condition $6000 OBO – call Tom DeMier (417) 649-6557 for more information