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<strong>The</strong> <strong><strong>of</strong>ficial</strong> <strong>publication</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Nation’s <strong>Capital</strong> <strong>Jaguar</strong> <strong>Owners</strong> <strong>Club</strong><br />

Volume 49 No: 5 May 2012


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May 2012 Page 3<br />

May<br />

4-6 British Car Show, Lewis DE .<br />

18 NCJOC Regular Meeting, Pulcinella Restorate, McLean, VA<br />

19 NCJOC Concours Judges Training Session.<br />

26-31 British Car Week. Information at www.britishcarweeknationalmeet.org..<br />

26 Delaware Valley <strong>Jaguar</strong> <strong>Club</strong>. Penn York Rally. See www.jcna.com list <strong>of</strong> events for link to info.<br />

June<br />

2 Delaware Valley <strong>Jaguar</strong> <strong>Club</strong> Concours d’Elegance. Details at http://www.jcna.com/clubs/events.php?club=ne33&Vref=ne33<br />

3 <strong>The</strong> Original British Car Day, 35th Anniversary Meet. Lily Ponds Water Garden, Adamstown, MD.sponsored by CCNEMGTR.<br />

Registration Information on page 8. (www.chesapeakchaptermgtclub.com)<br />

9 Virginia <strong>Jaguar</strong> <strong>Club</strong> Concours at Wyndham Virginia Crossings (www.vajaguarclub.com)<br />

18 NCJOC Regular meeting, O’Donnells Restaurant, Gai<strong>the</strong>rsburg, MD. Page 5<br />

23 NCJOC 2nd Concours Judges Training Session, Warrenton, VA., hosted by Robert and Nancy Anderson. Contact Michelle Dawson to confirm your<br />

attendance.<br />

July<br />

14 Annual NCJOC <strong>Club</strong> Picnic hosted by John and Norah Masters. Details next Month<br />

16 No regular NCJOC meeting in July<br />

NATION’S CAPITAL JAGUAR OWNERS CLUB<br />

THE JAGUAR’S ROAR is <strong>the</strong> <strong><strong>of</strong>ficial</strong> <strong>publication</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Nation’s <strong>Capital</strong> <strong>Jaguar</strong> <strong>Owners</strong><br />

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THE JAGUAR'S ROAR, BOX 10188, SILVER SPRING MD, 20914. Phone/Fax (301)<br />

434-4392, Email: jaguarsroar@verizon.net<br />

<strong>The</strong> <strong>Jaguar</strong>’s Roar accepts unpublished original articles <strong>of</strong> interest to <strong>the</strong> membership<br />

and <strong>the</strong> <strong>Jaguar</strong> community. For information on submitting materials for <strong>publication</strong><br />

please visit <strong>the</strong> web site or contact <strong>the</strong> Editor. Copy deadline is <strong>the</strong> 10th day <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

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means, including electronic, without <strong>the</strong> ex-pressed, written permission <strong>of</strong> <strong>The</strong><br />

<strong>Nation's</strong> <strong>Capital</strong> <strong>Jaguar</strong> <strong>Owners</strong> <strong>Club</strong> is strictly rohibited. NCJOC and its <strong>of</strong>ficers<br />

and legal <strong>the</strong> materials in this <strong>publication</strong> is granted to all affiliates <strong>of</strong> <strong>Jaguar</strong><br />

representatives accept no responsibility whatsoever for <strong>the</strong> accuracy or efficacy <strong>of</strong>,<br />

or any claim for, any product, service, or recommendation made herein.<br />

<strong>The</strong> <strong>Jaguar</strong>’s Roar is published by <strong>Jaguar</strong>s On Line and printed by <strong>The</strong> House <strong>of</strong><br />

Printing, Burtonsville, MD<br />

NCJOC Regular Meetings are held on <strong>the</strong> third Monday <strong>of</strong> every month except in July<br />

and December. Location and time are published in <strong>the</strong> <strong>Club</strong> Newsletter and on <strong>the</strong><br />

club web site. Regular meetings are open to all members, guests and individuals<br />

with an interest in <strong>the</strong> <strong>Jaguar</strong> Marque.<br />

Membership: For information on membership in NCJOC please visit <strong>the</strong> NCJOC<br />

web site or contact <strong>the</strong><br />

Membership Chairman,<br />

P.O. Box 71,<br />

Clifton, VA 20124.<br />

E-Mail: ncjoc.membership@cox.net<br />

Volume 48, No. 5, 2012<br />

President’s Message 4<br />

Concours Corner 6<br />

Tech Feature - Cool It 7<br />

Lewes DE British Car Show 9<br />

Departments<br />

<strong>Club</strong> Calendar 3<br />

Next Meeting 5<br />

Welcome New Members 5<br />

Reports


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P.O. BOX 10188<br />

Silver Spring MD 20914<br />

Hot Line (703) 400-0968<br />

From <strong>the</strong> President<br />

2012 Officers<br />

President<br />

Bob Engh<br />

(410)544-3167<br />

rheusn@msn.com<br />

Immediate Past President<br />

John Larson<br />

(301)530-5692<br />

jclars123@aol.com<br />

Vice President<br />

Michelle Dawson<br />

(571)213-1847<br />

dawson.michelle@yahoo.com<br />

Secretary<br />

Joyce Newton<br />

410)544-3167<br />

rheusn@msn.com<br />

Treasurer<br />

Clint Hyde<br />

(703)803-3068<br />

chyde@cox.net<br />

Newsletter Editor<br />

Jerry Motta<br />

(301) 434-4392<br />

jaguarsroar@verizon net<br />

Technical Chm.<br />

Jaime Delgadillo<br />

(301) 528-8305<br />

jcalpe@aol.com<br />

Concours Chairman<br />

Michelle Dawson<br />

(571)213-1847<br />

dawson.michelle@yahoo.com<br />

Membership<br />

Mike Perlberg<br />

(703) 597-4379<br />

ncjoc.membership@cox.net<br />

Tour Chairpersons<br />

Bob & Betty Andrews<br />

(703) 860-2574<br />

bob_sea@msn.com<br />

Public Relations<br />

Michelle Dawson<br />

(571)213-1847<br />

dawson.michelle@yahoo.com<br />

<strong>Club</strong> Historian<br />

Vic Powell<br />

(571)213-1847<br />

dawson.michelle@yahoo.com<br />

Webmaster<br />

Jerry Motta<br />

301-434-4392<br />

jaguarsroar@verizon.net<br />

<strong>The</strong> month <strong>of</strong> May is already well underway and I feel like <strong>the</strong>re has<br />

been too little time for <strong>Jaguar</strong> events. Unfortunately, Joyce and I did<br />

not make <strong>the</strong> trips to ei<strong>the</strong>r Williamsburg or Lewes because <strong>of</strong> family<br />

commitments. One <strong>of</strong> those commitments took us back to my boyhood town<br />

<strong>of</strong> Clinton Corners, which is nestled in <strong>the</strong> rural Hudson Valley <strong>of</strong> New York.<br />

I have written about <strong>the</strong> amazing cars that were located in <strong>the</strong> area but it<br />

occurred to me <strong>the</strong>re is more to <strong>the</strong> story. <strong>The</strong> Hudson Valley still has many unspoiled areas where<br />

time has not been witness to many changes. When my family moved to Clinton Corners in <strong>the</strong> fall <strong>of</strong><br />

1956, <strong>the</strong> town was a blip <strong>of</strong> an intersection <strong>of</strong> two country roads just east <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> scenic Taconic State<br />

Parkway. In <strong>the</strong> 1950’s, Clinton Corners consisted <strong>of</strong> a general store, volunteer firehouse (complete<br />

with loud siren), two churches, post <strong>of</strong>fice , gas station, Grange Hall built in 1776, and a one- room<br />

school house which my younger bro<strong>the</strong>r attended. As <strong>the</strong> saying goes, if you blink, you have already<br />

passed through, and that certainly applies. Today, <strong>the</strong> two churches remain, <strong>the</strong> post <strong>of</strong>fice has<br />

moved into <strong>the</strong> schoolhouse, <strong>the</strong> gas station is long since closed and <strong>the</strong> fire house is still a fixture.<br />

<strong>The</strong> Grange remains as home to <strong>the</strong> local historical society while <strong>the</strong> general store, until recently, was<br />

an entrepreneurial nightmare for several frustrated business owners.<br />

Now, <strong>the</strong> general store building, looking like it always has and sporting a fresh coat <strong>of</strong> paint, is<br />

home to <strong>the</strong> Wild Hive Farm – store – café - bakery. This unique establishment, owned and operated<br />

by pr<strong>of</strong>essional baker, Don Lewis, has brought life back to an o<strong>the</strong>rwise sleepy fork in <strong>the</strong> road.<br />

Harking back 150 years when wheat was locally grown and milled, Don has worked with a local<br />

farmer to raise organic wheat and now mills it in a converted milking barn that was once owned by<br />

my best friend’s family. Don has also begun to make interesting blends <strong>of</strong> flour and markets wheat to<br />

some fairly high end establishments in NYC. On a recent Friday night we enjoyed local burgers,<br />

craft beer and a Cajun band. <strong>The</strong> Wild Hive has now become <strong>the</strong> place to be whe<strong>the</strong>r you are a local,<br />

just passing through or are one <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> many weekenders who escape to <strong>the</strong> quiet country life.<br />

Using Clinton Corners as <strong>the</strong> center <strong>of</strong> my old universe, I drew an imaginary 20 mile radius and<br />

thought <strong>of</strong> all <strong>the</strong> wonderful places to visit and see in addition to <strong>the</strong> Wild Hive. Clinton Vineyards, a<br />

small local winery <strong>of</strong> some repute is only two miles away. Heading almost due West brings you to<br />

historic Hyde Park and <strong>the</strong> FDR Home, <strong>the</strong> Vanderbilt Mansion and <strong>the</strong> CIA (Culinary Institute <strong>of</strong><br />

America). Head to <strong>the</strong> North West and you arrive at historic Rhinebeck and <strong>the</strong> well known<br />

Beakman Arms. Besides being a great town, Rhinebeck is also host each year to a wonderful County<br />

Fair and car show. Continuing to almost due East finds you in <strong>the</strong> Village <strong>of</strong> Millbrook. Noted for<br />

great shops and dining it is a picture perfect “Rockwellesque” town and is where I went to school.<br />

Heading out from Millbrook on <strong>the</strong> wonderful back roads <strong>the</strong>re is ano<strong>the</strong>r almost magical destination.<br />

Wing’s Castle, built by Peter Wing over a thirty year period, is both a visitor attraction and bed and<br />

breakfast. Replete with rooms fit for kings and queens <strong>the</strong>re are also unobstructed views <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

Berkshire and Catskill Mountains. I have known Pete and his wife Toni for many years and have put<br />

a stay in <strong>the</strong> castle on my bucket list. So, I hope you all have enjoyed <strong>the</strong> little travelogue.<br />

So what does Clinton Corners have to do with NCJOC? I believe many NCJOC members come<br />

from small towns that have great things to see and do. Take that great <strong>Jaguar</strong> <strong>of</strong> yours out for a drive,<br />

or better yet, invite a couple <strong>of</strong> o<strong>the</strong>r members to take <strong>the</strong> trip with you. Be sure to take a few good<br />

pictures and let us know how much fun you have had. Joyce and I must head back to Clinton Corners<br />

over Memorial Day weekend and I expect to report back with some new adventures from <strong>the</strong> road.<br />

One last item – I never tire <strong>of</strong> having perfect strangers admire our wonderful <strong>Jaguar</strong>. Happy<br />

motoring!<br />

Bob<br />

Cover: Here’s a Jag not seen too <strong>of</strong>ten anymore. This is a 1957 3.4L Mk I Saloon. <strong>The</strong> car was entered in <strong>the</strong> Lewes, DE<br />

British Car Show by its owner, Philip Ealey, a resident <strong>of</strong> that city. <strong>The</strong> Mk I’s successor, <strong>the</strong> Mk II, has become <strong>the</strong> more<br />

favored <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Mark series <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Saloons manufactured in <strong>the</strong> late ‘50s and early ‘60s.<br />

Photo by Jerry Motta


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May 2012 Page 5<br />

Motorsports<br />

Trans Am Report<br />

By Bill Moore<br />

I<br />

hope everyone spent some time watching ALMS at Leguna<br />

Seca and GrandAm at New Jersey Motor Sports Park. <strong>The</strong>re<br />

was some close racing at both tracks. GT was especially strong at<br />

both. In ALMS <strong>the</strong> Corvettes finished first and second in GT<br />

while at GrandAm <strong>the</strong> 458 Ferrari won. Kevin Buckler's TRG<br />

Porsche won <strong>the</strong> GTC at Leguna Seca and Paul Gentolozzi's<br />

LMPC finished second in its class. ALMS provides better GT<br />

representation than GrandAm in my opinion. GrandAM has much<br />

better prototype racing--Gainsco and Telmex took each o<strong>the</strong>r out<br />

and eventual DP winner was Sun Trust DP Corvette.<br />

In ALMS<strong>the</strong>re were only two LMP1s and six LMP2s entries<br />

while in LMPC <strong>the</strong>re were nine, and <strong>the</strong> most competitive <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

LMP classes.<br />

ESPN3 provided excellent coverage <strong>of</strong> ALMS race and likewise<br />

SPEED for GrandAm. - Bill<br />

Welcome New Members<br />

We are especially pleased to introduce NCJOC’s newest<br />

members. Please make <strong>the</strong>m welcome.<br />

William Anderson<br />

Gambrill, MD<br />

rivsrgr8@aol.conm<br />

1966 E-Type OTS<br />

Christine Cusak<br />

Lewes, DE<br />

1990 XJ6<br />

Tommy Gardner<br />

Herndon, VA<br />

tagardner@cox.net<br />

2010 XKR<br />

Next NCJOC Regular Meeting<br />

Monday June 18, 2012<br />

Dinner at 7 p.m.<br />

O'Donnell's Restaurant<br />

311 Kentlands Boulevard<br />

Gai<strong>the</strong>rsburg, MD 20878<br />

(301)519-1650<br />

DIRECTIONS:<br />

O<br />

’Donnell’s Restaurant is located in <strong>the</strong> Kentland shopping center in<br />

Gai<strong>the</strong>rsburg. From most surrounding Communities, you will need to<br />

approach Gai<strong>the</strong>rsburg from I- 270 or <strong>the</strong> Great Seneca Hwy:<br />

From I-270 :<br />

• Take exit 9B (west), on to Sam Eig Highway.<br />

• Continue west on Sam Eig Hwy approximately 1.0 mi to Great Senica<br />

Highway.<br />

• Turn Right on to Great Seneca Hwy.<br />

• Continue on Great Seneca Hwy to third (3rd) stoplight (Kentlands<br />

Blvd).<br />

• Turn Left on Kentlands Blvd.<br />

• O’Donnells is about 1/4 miles on your right, just past <strong>the</strong> roundabout<br />

• <strong>The</strong> entrance to <strong>the</strong> parking lot just before <strong>the</strong> restaurant.<br />

YOU MAY PREFER THESE ALTERNATIVE DIRECTIONS:<br />

Getting to <strong>the</strong> meeting at O'Donnell’s can get a bit complicated if you<br />

chose to exit I-270 at I-370 in Gai<strong>the</strong>rsburg. <strong>The</strong> traffic at that exit bunches<br />

up on <strong>the</strong> access road. Jamie Delgadillo recommending an alternate route<br />

which although it has more traffic lights, it allows for better traffic flow.<br />

Here are <strong>the</strong> directions:<br />

• Take exit 5 (Falls Road) <strong>of</strong>f <strong>of</strong> I-270. This allows you to get onto <strong>the</strong><br />

right lane comfortably since you'll be getting <strong>of</strong>f at <strong>the</strong> next exit,<br />

exit 6B.<br />

• Get <strong>of</strong>f at exit 6B. That is route 28 in <strong>the</strong> direction <strong>of</strong> Darnstown .<br />

• Stay on route 28 which is also Key West Blvd.<br />

• At <strong>the</strong> ninth traffic light, turn right onto Great Seneca Hwy.<br />

At <strong>the</strong> fifth traffic light, turn left onto Kentlands Blvd. O'Donnell's is on <strong>the</strong><br />

fourth block on your right.<br />

<strong>The</strong> ICC-MD Route 200 (Inter County Connector) in Maryland is now<br />

open from Georgia Avenue to I-270 and is especially convenient if your live<br />

in Olney, Laytonsville or Silver Spring and much <strong>of</strong> eastern Montgomery<br />

County. <strong>The</strong> new highway will take you directly to Sam Eig Highway. <strong>The</strong><br />

entrance to <strong>the</strong> ICC is on Georgia Avenue, just north <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> intersection with<br />

Md Rt 128 (Norbeck Rd)<br />

<strong>The</strong> ICC is a toll road and is entirely electronic. If you do not have an<br />

Easy Pass transponder, your tags will be photographed and you will receive<br />

a bill in <strong>the</strong> mail (plus a fee, <strong>of</strong> course). Tolls are higher during <strong>the</strong> morning<br />

and evening rush hours.<br />

For more specific information visit http://www.iccproject.com/tollingfaq.php<br />

on <strong>the</strong> Web.


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Michelle Dawson<br />

C o n c o u r s C o r n e r<br />

Pre p a r a t i o n s f o r t h e N a t i o n ’s C a p i t a l J a g u a r<br />

O w n e r s ’ C l u b ’s 4 8 t h A n n u a l C o n c o u r s d ’ E l e g a n c e<br />

a re u n d e r w a y a n d p ro g re s s i n g e f f i c i e n t l y f o r o u r<br />

S u n d a y, S e p t e m b e r 1 6 , 2 0 1 2 C o n c o u r s e v e n t .<br />

According to <strong>the</strong> JCNA Rule Book, “<strong>the</strong> foremost purpose <strong>of</strong> our NCJOC Concours is to<br />

encourage owners <strong>of</strong> <strong>Jaguar</strong>s to preserve, maintain, and present <strong>the</strong>ir <strong>Jaguar</strong>s in as clean and au<strong>the</strong>ntic<br />

condition as possible.” For NCJOC, it is <strong>the</strong> premier event for our <strong>Club</strong> and our event at Reston<br />

Town Center rivals any Concours in <strong>the</strong> East Coast.<br />

Each month, I try to provide information that will help you compete not only in <strong>the</strong> NCJOC Concours, but hopefully in many<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Concours <strong>of</strong> our sister <strong>Club</strong>s throughout <strong>the</strong> East. <strong>The</strong> JCNA Concours year runs from January 1st through November 30th.<br />

At <strong>the</strong> conclusion <strong>of</strong> each JCNA Concours year, JCNA presents <strong>the</strong> North American Concours d' Elegance Awards three deep in<br />

each <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> Special, Champion and Driven Division classes to members <strong>of</strong> JCNA affiliate members and JCNA members at large.<br />

<strong>The</strong>se annual awards are determined by averaging <strong>the</strong> entrant’s three (3) highest scores during <strong>the</strong> Concours year. Additionally,<br />

scores that are achieved at <strong>the</strong> biannual Challenge Championship and annual Western States meeting qualify for <strong>the</strong> inclusion <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>the</strong> three (3) score average.<br />

Last month, I explained <strong>the</strong> “ins and outs” <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> “Vehicle Verification” or <strong>the</strong> Safety Check. At our Concours, we conduct<br />

<strong>the</strong> Safety Check as a stand-alone entity. Unfortunately, most entrants do not take <strong>the</strong> Safety Check seriously. <strong>The</strong> points<br />

deducted for any malfunction <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong>se systems will affect your overall score. And <strong>of</strong>ten times <strong>the</strong> points deducted from <strong>the</strong> Safety<br />

Check will make <strong>the</strong> difference between a Jag with Safety Check issues losing First Place with a Jag that does not have Safety<br />

Check deductions.<br />

Once <strong>the</strong> entrants complete <strong>the</strong> Safety Check, <strong>the</strong> <strong>Jaguar</strong>s are <strong>the</strong>n lined up on Market Street for <strong>the</strong> continuation <strong>of</strong><br />

competing. <strong>The</strong> exterior judge has <strong>the</strong> authority to require <strong>the</strong> bonnet, doors, windows and boot be opened or closed to properly<br />

evaluate <strong>the</strong> fit and finish <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> bodywork. <strong>The</strong> interior judge has <strong>the</strong> authority to judge <strong>the</strong> entire interior <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> car.<br />

One <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> major concerns I hear about <strong>the</strong> Concours is <strong>the</strong> question <strong>of</strong> au<strong>the</strong>nticity. According to <strong>the</strong> JCNA Rule Book,<br />

“Replacement parts, regardless <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> manufacturer, are considered au<strong>the</strong>ntic only if <strong>the</strong>y meet <strong>the</strong> exact specifications and<br />

appearance <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> original item or material. Almost correct items are not au<strong>the</strong>ntic.” You never realize <strong>the</strong> importance <strong>of</strong><br />

“au<strong>the</strong>nticity” until you plan to place your Jag in <strong>the</strong> Championship Category where every little nut and bolt must be perfect!<br />

Ano<strong>the</strong>r big question I hear, and have personally experienced, particularly on my o<strong>the</strong>r red XJS – “REDS JAG”, is <strong>the</strong><br />

presence <strong>of</strong> a Leaper. I have researched this question and have learned that leapers were never <strong><strong>of</strong>ficial</strong>ly <strong>of</strong>fered for XK120s,<br />

XK140s, E-Types or XJSs and are considered not au<strong>the</strong>ntic when present on <strong>the</strong>se models!<br />

As you may recall in late September <strong>of</strong> 2010, my husband, Vic Powell, and I purchased a red XJS V12 <strong>Jaguar</strong> convertible<br />

with 25,000 miles on it – “REDS V12.” We have competed with this Jag in <strong>the</strong> Driven Class and have succeeded in winning only<br />

Second Place at <strong>the</strong> Georgia Concours in <strong>the</strong> fall <strong>of</strong> 2011 and winning First Place in NCJOC’s 2011 Concours. We have now<br />

outfitted <strong>the</strong> Jag with a Leaper as well as white wall tires.<br />

This past month, we purchased a 2005 beautiful black 4-door Vanden Plas <strong>Jaguar</strong>. We have plans to compete in <strong>the</strong> Concours<br />

this year with this Jag and see how we fare with <strong>the</strong> competition in <strong>the</strong> East Coast. Stay tuned for updates on “REDS VDP!”<br />

Happy Motoring!<br />

Michelle<br />

___________<br />

Contacts: Email: michelledawson@weichert.com, Phone: 571-213-1847.


<strong>The</strong> <strong>Jaguar</strong>s Roar<br />

Technical Feature<br />

Cool It!<br />

By John Larson<br />

One leitmotiv among owners <strong>of</strong> <strong>Jaguar</strong>s (and o<strong>the</strong>r British<br />

cars) is <strong>the</strong> mandate to Cool It! Surely you’ve seen various<br />

approaches to “cool it” at British car shows: attach an electric fan<br />

in front <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> radiator to push more air through <strong>the</strong> radiator;<br />

replace <strong>the</strong> original belt-driven fan with one or two electric fans<br />

attached to <strong>the</strong> rear <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> radiator; add cowling between <strong>the</strong> grill<br />

and radiator to enhance <strong>the</strong> incoming air flow (e.g. Tom Curren’s<br />

race-pedigreed XK120 from <strong>Jaguar</strong> <strong>Club</strong> <strong>of</strong> Florida); add hood<br />

louvers to enhance <strong>the</strong> outgoing air flow; expand <strong>the</strong> radiator<br />

dimensions where possible; some combinations <strong>of</strong> all <strong>the</strong> above.<br />

Since rebuilding <strong>the</strong> engine on my 1977 XJ6C, 5 years and<br />

25,000 miles ago, I have watched <strong>the</strong> coolant temperature needle<br />

hover around <strong>the</strong> “L” in <strong>the</strong> word NORMAL inscribed on my<br />

temperature gauge, and sometimes wander up toward <strong>the</strong> gauge’s<br />

high mark while idling in traffic in <strong>the</strong> torrid atmosphere <strong>of</strong> mid-<br />

Atlantic summers. I had previously implemented a few<br />

modifications to enhance cooling, such as replacing <strong>the</strong> original<br />

belt-driven fan with two electric fans, and adding hood louvers<br />

in <strong>the</strong> spirit <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> XKE. Still, <strong>the</strong> temperature needle<br />

occasionally flirted into <strong>the</strong> high temperature range above <strong>the</strong><br />

“L” on NORMAL with <strong>the</strong> AC unit running on days with 95-<br />

degree temperatures. Needs work.<br />

What motivated my latest modification was <strong>the</strong> radiator<br />

leak. <strong>The</strong> two electric fans mounted on <strong>the</strong> rear <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> radiator,<br />

were held by small, threaded nylon rods that ran forward through<br />

<strong>the</strong> radiator fins, and were secured by nylon nuts on <strong>the</strong> front <strong>of</strong><br />

<strong>the</strong> radiator. After several years, <strong>the</strong> nylon nuts loosened and <strong>the</strong><br />

nylon rods turned into miniature saw blades that opened leaks in<br />

<strong>the</strong> radiator tubes. Time for a radiator repair.<br />

I imagined a somewhat awkward set <strong>of</strong> braces to mount <strong>the</strong><br />

two electric fans on <strong>the</strong> repaired radiator without using <strong>the</strong> nylon<br />

rods. Fortunately, my new best technical confidante, Tom Reed,<br />

was way ahead <strong>of</strong> me. Tom (phone 240-620-6644) has recently<br />

retired from a 35-year career as a welder at <strong>the</strong> US Navy’s David<br />

Taylor Model Basin where he worked with joining metals<br />

ranging from 1/16 th precision welds to welding two-foot thick<br />

metal components. As a sideline, Tom builds go-cart racers that<br />

attain speeds <strong>of</strong> 100 mph on <strong>the</strong> race track.<br />

For my car, Tom fabricated an aluminum box shroud that<br />

totally enclosed <strong>the</strong> rear surface <strong>of</strong> my XJ6 radiator. <strong>The</strong> shroud<br />

is one inch deep, and <strong>the</strong> two electric fans are mounted on <strong>the</strong><br />

shroud instead <strong>of</strong> on <strong>the</strong> radiator core. <strong>The</strong> one-inch dimension<br />

between radiator and shroud allows <strong>the</strong> fans to generate a lowpressure<br />

region that draws air through 100 percent <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> surface<br />

<strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> radiator core. Tom explained that, above speeds <strong>of</strong> 50<br />

mph, radiator fans are not all that necessary due to <strong>the</strong> natural<br />

flow <strong>of</strong> air through <strong>the</strong> radiator. However, while driving and<br />

idling in city traffic, <strong>the</strong> fans should draw as much air as possible<br />

through <strong>the</strong> radiator core.<br />

I probed more deeply into <strong>the</strong> history <strong>of</strong> XJ6 <strong>Jaguar</strong> radiator,<br />

fan and cowling assemblies in order to understand <strong>the</strong> relative<br />

benefits <strong>of</strong> my new attempts to cool it. A detailed parts book<br />

revealed, across <strong>the</strong> model years, a variety <strong>of</strong> assemblies for<br />

cooling <strong>the</strong> <strong>Jaguar</strong> XK engine. I found that <strong>the</strong> XJ6 radiator, fan<br />

and cowling assemblies varied by engine size (2.8, 3.4 or 4.2<br />

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litre), production series (1, 2 or 3), AC versus non-AC equipment,<br />

and number <strong>of</strong> blades per fan. <strong>The</strong> modifications for <strong>the</strong> XJ12 sedans<br />

included fur<strong>the</strong>r variations.<br />

<strong>The</strong> array <strong>of</strong> differences portrayed in <strong>the</strong> parts manual reveals a<br />

series <strong>of</strong> accommodations to constantly changing demands on <strong>the</strong><br />

production line <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> <strong>Jaguar</strong> XJ6. Norman Dewis, in <strong>the</strong><br />

authoritative Paul Skilleter book “Norman Dewis <strong>of</strong> <strong>Jaguar</strong>,”<br />

recounts that many modifications were made during <strong>the</strong> production <strong>of</strong><br />

many models’ life cycles, and those factory alterations can vex <strong>the</strong><br />

concours judges’ commitment to “au<strong>the</strong>nticity” on <strong>the</strong> score card.<br />

<strong>The</strong>se conditions suggest humility and assiduous study <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

“ancient texts” among those <strong>of</strong> us who serve as concours judges.<br />

Our fellow NCJOC member Dick Popham <strong>of</strong>fered up some<br />

radiator dimensions for comparison with his Series 2 XKE that shares<br />

<strong>the</strong> 4.2 litre engine style with my Series 2 XJ6. I compared <strong>the</strong><br />

radiator geometry <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> XKE, <strong>the</strong> factory XJ6 and my modified XJ6<br />

(brace yourself for <strong>the</strong> following numbers.) My XJ6C carries <strong>the</strong><br />

factory radiator with about 442 square inches <strong>of</strong> radiator core surface.<br />

<strong>The</strong> 1970 XKE has about 315 square inches <strong>of</strong> radiator core surface.<br />

<strong>The</strong> factory XJ6 uses a belt-driven fan 18 inches in diameter that<br />

produces a “sweep area” <strong>of</strong> about 254 square inches, although about<br />

27 square inches <strong>of</strong> that sweep are lost because <strong>the</strong> fan blade sweeps<br />

somewhat above <strong>the</strong> radiator core due to <strong>the</strong> relative positions <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong><br />

engine, radiator and water pump mountings. My XJ6C uses two<br />

electric fans that, with diameters <strong>of</strong> 10.5 inches and 12.25 inches,<br />

produce a total sweep area <strong>of</strong> 204 square inches. <strong>The</strong> two 10-inch<br />

electric fans on <strong>the</strong> XKE produce a combined sweep area <strong>of</strong> 157<br />

square inches.<br />

<strong>The</strong>se figures about geometry suggest that <strong>the</strong> XKE appears to<br />

have a lesser cooling capacity than <strong>the</strong> XJ6. Also, <strong>the</strong> factory XJ6<br />

setup, with <strong>the</strong> 227 square inch sweep area, should yield greater<br />

cooling than my dual electric fans with a combined 204 square inches<br />

<strong>of</strong> sweep area. However, o<strong>the</strong>r factors hint that my setup may<br />

produce greater cooling than previously, and greater cooling than <strong>the</strong><br />

factory setup.<br />

As now configured, my fan cowling covers <strong>the</strong> entire radiator<br />

core, as does <strong>the</strong> factory setup for <strong>the</strong> late-model XJ6. However, <strong>the</strong><br />

belt-driven fan <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> factory setup operates at engine speed, i.e.<br />

lower fan speed in city traffic and at stop lights whereas <strong>the</strong> electric<br />

fans operate at higher speeds independent <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> engine speed. My<br />

<strong>the</strong>rmostat opens at an engine temperature <strong>of</strong> 165 degrees, <strong>the</strong> large<br />

fan is controlled to come on at 175 degrees, and <strong>the</strong> smallest 185<br />

degrees.<br />

Continued on next page<br />

Photo shows relative positions <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> two fans as mounted on <strong>the</strong> shroud


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Fans - From Previous Page<br />

On one recent, 85-degree day, I found that <strong>the</strong> needle on <strong>the</strong> temperature gauge did not rise above <strong>the</strong> “A” in <strong>the</strong> word NORMAL<br />

while driving in city traffic. We await, anxious but optimistic, for <strong>the</strong> final verdict as <strong>the</strong> serious air conditioning season strikes this<br />

summer. - JL<br />

Top view <strong>of</strong> engine showing <strong>the</strong> two-fan modification in situ


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Our Spring Motor<br />

Tour To <strong>The</strong> ….<br />

Pre dinner cocktails at <strong>the</strong><br />

Hotel in Lewes<br />

Lewes British<br />

Car Show<br />

Lunch on <strong>the</strong> Delaware Bay<br />

Initiation Rites at <strong>the</strong> Buttery Restaurant for a new <strong>Jaguar</strong> Owner<br />

Christina Cusak, a resident <strong>of</strong> Lewes, DE, simply beams when Vic<br />

and Michelle showered <strong>the</strong>ir new friend with <strong>Jaguar</strong> memorabilia<br />

in honor <strong>of</strong> her acquisition <strong>of</strong> a 1990 XJ6 <strong>Jaguar</strong>.<br />

More Pics on Next Page


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Media Scan<br />

A few photos from AMC’s<br />

“ Mad Men”<br />

On <strong>the</strong> Tube<br />

<strong>The</strong>re is quite a buzz going around about AMC’s recent<br />

episode <strong>of</strong> “Mad Men” featuring <strong>Jaguar</strong>s <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> 1960s.<br />

<strong>The</strong> New York times posted a particularly interesting<br />

article on <strong>the</strong> occasion <strong>of</strong> Jags appearing on <strong>the</strong> show.<br />

Apparently it was not product placement, although<br />

<strong>Jaguar</strong> Cars is not above sneaking a plug for our favorite<br />

Marque where ever it can ( <strong>Jaguar</strong> is supporting<br />

FaceBook, for example).<br />

Whatever <strong>the</strong> reason, 1960 vintage Jags, especially <strong>the</strong><br />

E-type (no surprise here), all in pristine condition,<br />

received some serious camera time., generating a<br />

considerable amount <strong>of</strong> media publicity, including <strong>The</strong><br />

Wall Street Journal, Forbes, Ad week, Advertising Age<br />

and <strong>The</strong> Daily, to name just a few. Search “Mad Men”<br />

<strong>Jaguar</strong> to locate sources for article, photos and videos ob<br />

both <strong>Jaguar</strong>s and <strong>the</strong> particular episode, Christmas<br />

Waltz, <strong>of</strong> <strong>the</strong> show. -JM<br />

Our Local Press<br />

<strong>The</strong> Washington Post carried a brief article in its<br />

Business section reflecting on <strong>the</strong> potential <strong>of</strong> a company<br />

(Tata Motors) being able to use an established prestige<br />

automobile manufacturer (<strong>Jaguar</strong> Cars) to help bring an<br />

emerging company into <strong>the</strong> <strong>the</strong> automotive big time.<br />

Although no data were cited, <strong>the</strong> article stated that<br />

<strong>Jaguar</strong>-Land Rover now accounts for two-thirds <strong>of</strong> Tata<br />

Motor’s net income.<br />

______<br />

(Page G2, Sunday Wasington Post, May 27, 2012)


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