Roll Call of all member contributors in NSW&ACT
 

Hello everyone and welcome to the NSW&ACT regional section of Jaguar Forums ...

Let's kick off this rollout of our new region and its principal goal of fostering greater sharing of the Jaguar experience here, by taking a few moments to add your post to this roll call of all members in NSW&ACT. The purpose is to assemble and post as an ongoing "Sticky" a listing of all members - which I will keep updated and posted for the benefit of all members.

Here is what I ask each member to do ...

• Add a brief post to this thread ... we are a friendly bunch around here, so please include your first name and broad location (eg city, suburb, but please ... no address or phone numbers);

• In addition, you may list your car(s) ... but please keep technical questions, advice, and other matters to separate posts;

• By the end of the month, look out for a new thread "Roll Call Of NSW&ACT Members" which will list all those who have contributed via this thread.

Let me use my entry as an example to kick things off ...

"Hi everyone. My name is Ken and I hail from around Coffs Harbour. Wife and I have owned and enjoyed many of the Jaguar models since the 60s, bur most loved were the 4.2L Serues1 E-Type (his, for 35yrs) and V12 EFI Daimler Vanden Plas (hers, for 15yrs). Current drive is our 2007 2.7L TTD S-Type and yearning for an XK8/XKR".

Take care and best wishes to all, :icon_toast:
Ken

G'Day,

Doug here from southern suburbs of Canberra. The S-Type in my avatar is my first Jag and it has been a pleasure to fix, repair, problem solve and occasionally drive. I hope to keep it for many years to come. (I also have a Volvo for when I need that reliability!).

Hi, Rob from the Inner West of Sydney. I have an early X-Type as my daily driver, and I've owned it for about 3 years.

My daughters name the family cars, hence the name Mick Jaguar for the X-Type.

Regards

Rob

Are you on our list of NSW@ACT Members?

Use this Link to check ... Roll Call of all NSW&ACT Members

... then add or amend your details in a post here on this thread.
It's painless; it's easy; and it's free!

Cheers.

Tom from Windsor Sydney, driving a 1975 XJ6L S2 all original drive train, I reproduce wiring schematics for Jaguar models in full colour with indexing etc, ranging from MK1 to XJ6 - 94 & some Triumph, this started out as a hobby of necessity but has grown to items of demand. We drive the car as often as possible along with a Sydney based car social club, i do all my own work......Tom

Dave here, in the Western Sydney/Blue Mountains area, with a newly acquired 1985 XJS with a 5-speed. Selling the XJR left more of a hole in my heart than I expected! I have a few little things to tidy on the XJS, but it seems a good car so far... just not even close the the fuel consumption of a supercharged V8! That said, a manual 'box really does transform that engine.

Would any of the Sydney-based people like to arrange an informal meet? Might be a nice way to close the gap between cyberspace and the real world!

Dave

catch up
 

Dave,
I'm in Windsor /Sydney, always up for a catchup with jags, took Big Red (S2) to Caringbah today to get some conversion parts from a jag dealer there,that drive is always a good test for you'r level of calmness, you can private message me if you wish.....Tom

Hi Tom And Dave, Thanks for adding to the roll call thread.A meet around the Sydney area sounds great Dave,cyberspace is good for chat but meeting in person makes all the difference. I'm sure Ken would be keen on that too.
Ken(cat_as_trophy) is unable to reply to your posts at the moment and has asked me to keep an eye on the thread while he is out of town.
:icon_toast:


Cheers, Clarke

65 strong ... but do you belong???
 

Thanks for the gee-up Jim, and to Clarke (o1xjr) also for keeping tabs on the NSW&ACT region during my forced absence over the past couple of weeks. Jaguar Forums beat Hospitals hands down!

So ... how about some urgent action from everyone please ...

If you are a Jaguar Forums member in our region, have you checked the list of members in post #4 of this thread to make sure you are entered correctly? As the title says, we are 65 members strong, but there are bound to be many who have lost touch. If you are not listed correctly, please post an addition or correction.

If you are a visitor to Jaguar Forums, then why not join us? Maybe you have not yet found/purchased your Jaguar beastie? Please note that car ownership is not a prerequisite to joining ... nor is it compulsory to set your sights on the newest, fastest or most expensive model ... some of our members do all their own spannering; some rely on dealers. Whether you plan on restoring or maintaining a classic, joining here will prove a No1 investment that will ...

• add to your enjoyment;
• save you time and money;
• but (alas) may do nothing to stop your hair falling out!

We are a fairly laid back bunch. Friendliness is widespread and first names are as common as respect for each other's cars. We certainly don't bite ... even though there are many here who still have teeth! Humour and help abound, based on vast knowledge and experience of all things Jaguar. So c'mon; try us on for size.

Best wishes, :icon_toast:
Ken

"Hi all. I am a new member to the forum. My name is Bernard and I live in the upper north shore in Sydney. I have a deep passion for Jaguar cars and I currently own a 1996 Daimler Double Six. The car is a private import and I have owned it since 2002. I hope to get in touch with other Jag lovers particularly owners of the x300 jag variants .

Hi Bernard, Ken(cat_as_trophy) your regional coordinator is currently MIA for a valid reason,but I am sure he will welcome you with open arms and a long winded but totally enjoyable discussion upon his return. in the meantime dig in and enjoy the forums.
He is the only one who can edit the roll call list,you will be added soon.
:icon_beerchug:

Welcome Bernard
 

Hi Bernard (bchoongo);

My apologies for delay in rolling out red carpet to welcome you to the NSW&ACT section ... but thanks to Clarke for stepping in to do so. As you will see, I have aded your name to our list of members here (post #4). Sounds like you are not far from my old stomping ground of West Pennant Hills and thus, not far from the Kings School meet on Aug 24 ... see nearby post on All British Day by Cambo351.

By my reckoning, you have already marked yourself as a person of immense distinction ... choosing not only to own a Daimler, but the glorious Double Six at that! You may like to check out my album pics of an older but immensely elegant V12 VDP. Great to have you join us Bernard, and I trust that you find both the resources and friendly help that are offered here to make your car ownership both more valuable and more enjoyable. Yell if you need help at any time.

With mates like Clarke ("long winded"? me?) that's enough to leave you with but one final recommendation ... dive in and enjoy!

Best wiss, :icon_beerchug:
Ken

Good morning Ken,
Thank you for your message. This is very tricky. I cannot confirm that it is a duplication. I am registered as JAG7651 not JAG765 and am lucky enough to have a beautiful 1986 XJ6 Series 3. Please check with the other guy, if he does exist that is, so that you can amend your membership list.
Best regards,
Gerard.

Membership listing updated
 

Hello Gerard, and I can confirm that other guy is indeed you! In my rush to assemble an initial list of members from all posts that could be ID'd as from NSW&ACT members, I had copied your details from a Sept 2013 post ... but incorrectly!

I have whipped myself mercilessly for creating confusion, but can now confirm I have corrected and updated the earlier entry (#59 on membership list) and removed the recent duplicate. Now ... if Jaguar electronics (or even just world peace) were as simple to resolve?

Best wishes Gerard, :icon_beerchug:
Ken

A big hello to all,
I am Gerard from a western suburb of Sydney. My pride and joy is a 1986 XJ6 series 3 which I acquired as a wreck over 12 years ago. It was left in someone backyard for close to 2 years unprotected. What a disgrace, After so many years of hard work and expense, I am extremely happy with the final result. I still have some ignition issues but I consider this minor. I do hope to have her starting and running smoothly for the meeting on the 24th of August.
Best wishes to all,
Gerard.

Hi again Ken,
I am glad everything is in order. I knew you could do it. Just love the last part of your message. This is so true. Most of us would be so happy if both problems you mentioned were as easy to solve.
Best regards,
Gerard.

Hi Phil from Sutherland Shire with the homicidal (but much loved) 2007 XJ diesel 2.7 here. It's "winter sun" colour (sort of pale gold) which, according to my daughter, is an old man's colour. I don't care!
It has done only 90,000km and, apart from trying to annihilate me every so often, is by far the best long distance cruiser I've ever owned.
Previous drives have been a 1960 Studebaker Silver Hawk, a 1966 Jag S Type, a 1970 XJ6 Series One, and too many Alfas and Lancias.

Hi Phil,welcome to the community. Ken will along in the not too distance future to give you NSW welcome and add you to the Roll call post.
Are you a sharks supporter?

Hi Clarke
unfortunately yes, I have been a Gummy Sharks supporter since 1967. I expect them to win the comp in the decade after my eventual demise. We are a long suffering lot
Cheers
Phil

Welcome again Phil
 

Hi Phil ... and thanks Clarke,

Yes, again absent a few days, but I had caught up to say welcome after Phil posted in the New Members section. Glad to have you join us Phil, and as noted earlier, you will find your name entered as NSW&ACT member #70 in the listing in post #4, here in this "roll call" thread.

Love that Winter Sun colour ... I gather it is not the Champagne sometimes referred to, but a more silvery iridescent shade. Correct? What's the chance of unleashing its homicidal presence up into the Winter Sun(shine) of the North Parramatta end of Pennant Hills Rd on August 24? We would all love to see you and your XJ.

Welcome again Phil, and best wishes, :icon_beerchug:
Ken

Thanks Ken
would love to but on 24th August I'll be in the south of France.
Also, it's still sleeping over at the mechanics. He rings every so often with an update. The latest is that the problem appears to be on the inlet side not the exhaust side in spite of readings to the contrary. Something called air mass meters (?) whatever they are.
Seems that the engine management system is almost identical to the same year Range Rover diesel even though they're 3 litres.
Fingers crossed.
Phil

Sorry Phil,

You had already mentioned your trip to "la belle France" ... Thanks for reminding me and you have a safe, happy trip. I hope to meet up at a later date, but feel free to post some pics when you return to remind us of the wonders of a European summer.

Cheers, :icon_beerchug:
Ken

Hi, Bob from Shellharbour, 2004 XJR.

Membership listing updated
 

Ok, everyone ... up to date NSW&ACT Membership List as a PDF attachment that you can download as required.
Please review and advise any necessary changes.


Regards,
Ken

Kings School Display Day
 

Hi All,
Firstly let me introduce myself. I'm Richard from Sydney and a happy owner of a 2003 XKR Convertible. I have been a Jaguar owner for many years and not regretted one moment.
Anyway, enough of the background, as this is really to let you know that the postponed All British Day has been re-scheduled for Sunday 14th September.
The JDCA members will be out in force, and the Concours Event will be part of the activities.so I hope to meet as many forum members as possible then.
Cheers
Richard

"Hi everyone.

My name is Phil and live in the Hunter Valley in the Maitland area (Ashtonfield).

I have owned my S1 XJ6 for the last 10 years, firstly up in Brisbane where it was my daily commuter between Manly and Milton. On moving back to NSW in Dec 2007 the car took a back seat and was relegated to the occasional driver as a few issues developed.

I am now full steam ahead on getting it back to be able to run reliably every weekend as my wife would like to do a bit more "Us Time" and do some real touring in what she calls the "oil beast".

And the list just keeps on growing.......great stuff!

Hi, Ken from Lower mountains, west of Sydney. We have a much loved 1991 pre update XJS convertible which we restored from an engine fire wreck. we try to get out as often as possible and would be happy to meet up for a drive

Hi.

Ben from Byron Bay area. First time Jag owner, about 3.5 years into the experience.

'94 XJ40, Aubergine. 3.2 litre. Previous owner has swapped a bunch of interior panels for older, plusher variants...

Love the car, they definitely grow on you. We're currently in the middle of a "bonding" period where we cement the love affair with blood, sweat, tears and a pile of money. :D

Good to see a nice healthy friendly active Aussie community for these cars. It can be pretty lonely when you call a parts shop looking for bits..

Cheers,
br.

Hi Ben,

Byron Bay Huh!

Will we be seeing you in Ballina then on Sunday? We have about 6 members meeting up for the first time. Would be really good to add another Jag to the fleet.

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...ebuild-128835/

Hi All

New forum member, I live in the New England area in NSW.
I own an x300 XJR which I acquired in August after many years of wanting one...probably since I was 15.
I have 4 uncles who have always owned Jags, 3 of them are mechanics, so I guess I was influenced by them.
Look forward to learning a lot here.

John

For those interested in diesels have a look at recent posts in thread on DPFs regens etc.
I've gone overnight from being a grouch to a very happy camper.
Also, I trust the meet in August went well. At the time I was driving a Citroen DS4 around France (horrible automatic but not bad once I stuck to using the paddle shifts).
So glad to be back in a (working) XJ. Phil

Hi,


Phil here from the Hills District, Sydney. I've owned a 1976 V12 XJC since 1992 and in June this year acquired a really nice 2000 XK8 - a beautiful car to drive and look at!


Cheers

G'day
Im Peter, and have a gorgeous Gold (Topaz metallic) x308 LWB Jaguar Sovereign 4.0 V8.
I havnt seen many around in Sydney I think I need to attend a few meets.
Also have/had 1980 Xj6, , 1980 Daimler Souble Six V12, 1954 Mk 7.
regards
Peter

Canberra member update
 

Gday
Poc62 here - Phil, Canberra, liquid silver XKR 2012 convertible. Nice to see so many Jags at the Terribly British day here last weekend - 56 or thereabouts on show, including some great historical vehicles, all the way through to the new F type. Lovely to behold. thanks for the rollcall - going well so far

hi all the names michael i work at a restoration workshop we do concorse to custom.
atm we have 2 mk2's and a Daimler of the same vintage.
along with a number of aussie muscle cars.
we are currently working on building a one stop restoration shop as we have panel,paint,trim,mechanical.
so from start to finish from rolling body to turn key.
im the upholsterer in this workshop.

New NSW member
 

Hi

I have recently joined the forum, but have been a Jag (& Bentley) owner for 27 years. At one stage I had a 1950 Mk5 (I restored it - well as a labourer to an expert), 1964 Mk II (basket case), 1980 SIII XJ6, 1983 SIII XJ6 (still own, but it's in long term storage in W'Gong with the head in the boot). And I had a 1956 S1 Bentley. To afford them all we ran a wedding car company. Then I shut that down in 2004 and bought a Transport Company - bad decision. To keep it (the business) running almost all the cars went except for my baby 83 XJ6 (I'm it's 2nd owner, and the first was one of Australia's top 200 Millionaires). I sold the business early last year to go into battle against Cancer, which is a battle I won, but at huge physical cost (Ive lost 32 kgs since the op).

This year, now that I'm on the way to being better, is to get a V8 XJR - expected to happen before the end of this month, and to get the 83 back on the road.

I'm open to get togethers if they are arranged, as I have heaps more time on my hands now.

Regards

Lyndon
South West Sydney

Welcome to the forum, sounds like you know your way around Jags. Post in the new member area for a warm welcome. Your intro post here will slip by only noticed by locals. Maybe repost it there. Link below

New Member Area - Intro a MUST - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum

Visit the S123 forum.

XJ6 & XJ12 Series I, II & III - Jaguar Forums - Jaguar Enthusiasts Forum

Hi my name is Darrell live not far from dubbo. my ride 1976 xj6 repainted by previous caretaker from pale primrose yellow to solent blue known by family and friends as Precious, this is second xj6 for me bought a 1978 model in early 80s as family car and drove for a number of years. Not sure if i am in right place with this.
Cheers Darrell