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Classical Gas
July / August 2019 Volume 50, Issue 4
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About Classical Gas In This Issue...
Classical Gas is the official magazine
of CXKJR/CCMGC, and is
published bi-monthly. Calendar of Events 5
All articles, technical tips,
offerings and opinions seen in Board Members & Club Contacts 6
Classical Gas are for your enjoyment
and edification.
The executive, authors, editors JCNA & MG News 7
and publishers cannot be held
responsible for errors, omissions
MASH Bash 9
or misinterpretation of content.
Advertisements are not endorsements.
As always, please use your own BC Collector Car Appreciation Day Run [Tim Horton] 11
judgement.
Submissions VanDusen ABFM 12
Contributions such as articles,
technical tips, travel, event reports Auto-Biography: Barry Mason [Jennifer Orum] 14
and photographs are all gladly
welcomed. Please contact
Senior Editor Jennifer Orum at British Invasion Show; Fathers Day Picnic 17
jlorum@shaw.ca for details.
Jaguar Land Rover Kelowna Opening [Bev Kolosoff] 18
Submission Deadlines
Sept /Oct Sept 6
What's Up With Those Charcoal Canisters? [Bob Sherman] 21
Nov/Dec Nov 1
Club Affiliations CXKJR/CCMGC Club Advisor List 24
MG Car Club Ltd.
www.mgcc.co.uk
SVABC Presentation [Robert McCullough] 25
North American MGA Register
www.namgar.com
Upcoming Membership Meeting Presentations 25
North American MGB Register
www.namgbr.org
Last Word: Crescent Beach Concours; Picnic at theLake; 26
Jaguar Clubs of North America
www.jcna.com Sea to Sky Rally; LAMB Auto Jumble;
Student Award Winner; Seattle Slalom
To contact us by post:
PO Box 663, Stn Main
Port Coquitlam, BC, Canada V3B 6H9 Monthly Club Membership Meetings
Our club meetings take place at 7:30 pm at the Burnaby Lake Clubhouse
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For permission to reprint normally on the second Tuesday of each month.
Classical Gas articles or photos,
contact Jennifer Orum, Senior Editor, n
at jlorum@shaw.ca
On The Cover
Credit must be clearly given to The start of the Drive Your MG or Jaguar Day Run on May 4 at Fraser River
the original author, photographer,
Park in Vancouver. Ken Magnus’ Oriental Red 1959 MGA 1500 roadster in
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CXKJR/CCMGC club. front, with Robert & Shelley McCullough’s Damask Red 1974 MGB roadster
next in line. Photo by Robert McCullough.
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2019 CXKJR/CCMGC CALENDAR August Sept 7 & 8
Jaguar Owners Club of Oregon
November
Aug 23 – 25 JCNA Concours & Slalom Nov 3
Portland ABFM Kruise for Kids
50th Anniversary [see page 7]
Heritage Classic * Nov 3
Returns to its Roots in South Sept 8 London to Brighton Run
Surrey/White Rock All British Picnic at the Lake Nov 12
Fraser Valley British Motor Club
Aug 31 CXKJR/CCMGC AGM
[See page 26]
Crescent Beach Concours & Elections *
[see page 26] Sept 10
Membership Meeting
Presentation * December
September [see page 25] Dec 10
Sept (dates tba) Sept 21 CXKJR/CCMGC
Presidents’ Run * Annual Awards & Potluck *
Sea to Sky All British Rally
9 days over 2 weekends to [see page 26] Dec 31
locations of previous Presidents’ New Years Party
Runs Sept 29
at the Newbys *
LAMB Auto Jumble
Sept 7 2019 goes out with a bang
[see page 26]
Firing of the Howitzer at Midnight
JCNA Slalom
Seattle Jag Club
[see page 26] October CXKJR/CCMGC Events are
indicated by an (*) and bolded.
Sept 7 Oct 8
English Car Affair in the Park Membership Meeting 2019 General
Government House Victoria Transmission Fluid Membership Meetings:
[see www.oecc.ca/sib/] Presentation *
Meetings: Sept 10, Oct
[see page 25]
8, Nov 12, Dec 10.
HERITAGE CLASSIC WEEKEND 2019!!
I
t’s still not too late to join in the fun at the 50th annual
Heritage Classic August 23 to 25. This special weekend
will include the Friday evening Noggin ‘n Natter, the
Saturday Show and Buffet Dinner, and the Sunday Scenic
Drive and Brunch at the Abbotsford Airport.
Registration for the JCNA Concours will close on August
19th. Display registrations for Jaguars and MGs close
on August 21st. Although late Display entries may be
accepted on the date of the show (subject to availability of field space), they will be subject
to a late fee of $5 in addition to the regular display fee. Check the Heritage page on the
club website www.jaguarmg.com for details of program and registration. If you need a
printed form, contact Anne Tilbury at eeaytee@gmail.com or 604-889-0225.
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IMPORTANT CXKJR/CCMGC CONTACTS
Jaguar President ims@telus.net
Ian Newby 604-618-2537
MG President newby@telus.net
Doreen Newby 604-985 -4020
Jaguar Vice-President malcolm@malcolmr.net
Malcolm Reith 778-987-5858
MG Vice-President
Mike McChesney 604-316-1175
michaelmcchesney57@yahoo.com
Jaguar Past President thorton@telus.net
Timothy Horton 604-922-1856
MG Past President teddysupercat@hotmail.com
Chris Down 604-599-5060
Treasurer allenbrown49@gmail.com
Allen Brown 604-264-0930
Secretary koji.schmidt@gmail.com
Ruth Schmidt 604-599-5060
Trustee trobel67@gmail.com
Troy Bell 604-613-8897
Trustee leapoff@shaw.ca
Joe Carroll 604-988-2497
Trustee jmcmorse@dccnet.com
John Morse 604-594-8992
Trustee ims@telus.net
Ian Newby 604-618-2537
Trustee c-park@telus.net
Jerry Parkhill 604-794-3652
Membership & Club Roster normstanley@telus.net
The only MEMBER-run organization for MGB, MGC, Norm & Diane Stanley 604-418-9712
Midget, 1100/1300 and Post Abingdon Car owners. NAMGAR Chapter Coordinators 604-535-0648
Peter & Anne Tilbury patilbury@shaw.ca
• ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP $30 ($45 overseas)
JCNA Concours Chair donatiello@telus.net
• Dash plaque - Membership card - Window decal Vito Donatiello 604-980-0439
• Six bi-monthly issues of The MG Driver, JCNA Chief Judge les_garbutt@telus.net
a 68-page informative magazine Les Garbutt 604-266-9086
JCNA Director, NW Region caroleborgens@shaw.ca
• Annual national convention – a four-day MG party! Carole Borgens 604-514-8414
NORTH AMERICAN MGB REGISTER Classical Gas Senior Editor jlorum@shaw.ca
Jennifer Orum 604-880-7598
PO Box 876, Downers Grove, IL, USA 60515-0876
Classical Gas Technical Editor leapoff@shaw.ca
Toll-free phone: 800-NAMGBR-1 | www.namgbr.org
Joe Carroll 604-988-2497
Classical Gas Assistant Editors
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and support group second to none. All this for just $37.50 per year Vito Donatiello 604-980-0457
(North America), or $52.50 (International). Get more information at Website Administrator mharford@telus.net
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JCNA & MG News
JCNA REPORT JUNE 2019 JCNA CONCOURS JUDGE TRAINING
The 2019 AGM was held in March at JLR USA headquarters in An enthusiastic group turned out May 21 for the CXKJR Judge
Mahwah, New Jersey. Some items of interest from the AGM Training Workshop led by Chief Judge Les Garbutt. 12 club
and the June 17 Board of Directors meeting: members turned out, including Chris Hay who drove all the
• Affiliate club event sponsorship funding from JLR is soon to way from Calgary. A new member, Shaun Sinclair who joined
be disbursed. at the VanDusen ABFM, travelled from Lions Bay. Cookies by
Barbara (Bell) were the main attraction.
• JCNA’s Rally Committee is re-forming and has a group of keen
rallyists signed up to lead.
JOCO CONCOURS & SLALOM
• Membership – the committee is busy creating incentives &
ideas for attracting new members.
– SEPTEMBER 7 & 8
The JCNA-sanctioned Concours & Slalom will take place
• JCNA Archives – an excellent resource for clubs to borrow
in conjunction with the All British Field Meet at Portland
books & videos. A list of 1,700 videos will be posted on the
International Raceways, which attracts 800 cars and
JCNA website under “Library”.
motorcycles. The ABFM will include a Friday Welcome Party,
• JCNA Strategic Planning – a revised Mission Statement and the Saturday Show with People’s Choice Voting, a Fun Rally
Strategic Planning Guidelines is being created. and Swap Meet on Sunday, and a Giant Slalom both Saturday
• The AGM proposal to separate modern from classic Jaguars & Sunday. For more ABFM Info: http://abfm-pdx.com/2019
in JCNA Concours judging failed to gain support. CXKJR members interested in the JOCO Concours should
contact Mike Scott at 541-913-9170 or oswegomichael@
• 2020 AGM to be in Las Vegas; 2020 International Jaguar
yahoo.com
Festival in Naples, Florida; 2021 AGM in San Francisco; 2021
International Jaguar Festival in Dallas, Texas in conjunction
with an exotic car show; 2022 AGM on Long Island, New York. CCMGC MEMBERS PLANNING
• JCNA website summarizes competition scores but doesn’t FOR NEXT YEAR?
have capability for club use in membership management.
GT-45 in Colorado
An add-on to the current site is being explored to give clubs
Springs: The North
potential to manage their membership through this host site.
American MGA
• The “Tool Loan Program” continues to ship specialized tools Register’s GT-45 is
to JCNA members in need of short term use for projects. taking place June 1 to
Information is found on the JCNA website under “Tool Loan”. 5, hosted by the MG Car
• JCNA insurance coverage through J.C. Taylor continues to be Club Rocky Mountain
in place for all affiliate clubs. It provides year-round coverage Centre. Colorado Springs
for meetings and events. Additional liability coverage can be is within 20 miles of
applied for to cover concours and speed events. attractions such as
Pikes Peak, Garden of
• Current rumours regarding Tata Motors sale of JLR are just the Gods and Old Colorado City. More info: www.gt45.co
that, rumours. Speculation has many companies lined up to
invest, but there is no definitive action at this time. MG2020 in Calgary: The North American MGB Register’s
MG2020 convention, sponsored by the Calgary MG Club, will
• Members are reminded to advise their club Membership
be held June 28 to July 1, with the car show and banquet on
Chair when they have a change in mailing address, and
Canada Day. Workshops, scenic drives and social events will
Membership Chairs are asked to submit the change
fill out the program, with the show at Calgary’s Stanley Park.
immediately to JCNA so no Jaguar Journal mailings are
The Convention Hotel is the Deerfoot Inn & Casino. A convoy
missed or returned. The cost to JCNA of return and remailing
will likely be driving from Vancouver to Alberta for the event.
is exorbitant and to be avoided where possible.
More info: events@calgarymgclub.org
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BASH
Photos by Jennifer Orum unless otherwise indicated
T
he June 22 event will be
remembered as one of the
highlights of the Club’s 50th
Anniversary year. The party themed
on the M*A*S*H movie and TV series
was a tie-back to the Presidents’ Run
to Whistler and Lillooet in 1991. An
army camp with all the gear was set
up at the Newby’s, with period military
vehicles, tents, and even a loud speaker
system broadcasting M*A*S*H
announcements. Participants were
issued a jacket, hat and a dog tag,
joining characters from the film and
television program [ Lt. Colonel Blake
(Ian Newby), Klinger (Troy Bell), Hot Lips
Houlihan (Doreen Newby), Major Burns
Major Margaret Houlihan (aka "Hot Lips") (Doug Carr), Hawkeye Pierce (Mike Father Mulcahy.
and Klinger. Photo: Carole Borgens. McChesney), Radar (Peter Tilbury)
and Father Mulcahy (Les Garbutt) ]
in having a whole of fun. Kudos go to
Ian & Doreen, as well as Peter & Anne
Tilbury, for all the work done to make
the event such a success. n
Club members got a chance to
ride off-road in an M113A3 Tracked
Armoured Personnel Carrier.
Major Burns (right) with Michael
Geraghty and a 1951 US Army M38
Jeep built for the Korean War. It was
driven by Sylvester Stallone in the film
"First Blood". Photo: Ian Newby.
Carole
Borgens and
other recruits
washed their Doug Gale with Hawkeye,
own dishes, Radar and Radar's teddy Judy Fry and Anne Tilbury at the sign-in
army-style. bear 'Tiger'. department, issuing dog tags, jackets
& hats. Photo: Jim Severs.
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10 | Classical Gas July | August 2019BC COLLECTOR CAR APPRECIATION DAY
RUN WITH BC & WASHINGTON CLUBS
[Event Information provided by Tim Horton. Photos by Tim Horton unless otherwise indicated]
T
his third annual joint event with the
Jaguar Drivers & Restorers Northwest
America (Seattle) Club and the MG
Car Club Northwest Centre (Seattle) took place
Saturday, July 13 as part of the BC Collector Car
Appreciation Day. It was organized by Tim Horton
(CXKJR/CCMGC), and Kurt Jacobson (JDRC), with
CXKJR/CCMGC participants re-assembled at the
45 club members and 25 cars taking part. The
Edaleen Dairy after crossing the border. Some
Jaguars ranged in age from a 1948 MK IV, 3.5 American classic car enthusiasts were obviously
L. DHC to a 2018 XE Sport, with the MG range enjoying the stopover as well.
covering a 1956 MGA to a 1968 MGB GT.
CXKJR/CCMGC participants started from the
Aldergrove Village Mall and had a fairly quick
transit across the border. They re-assembled at
the Edaleen Dairy on Coast Meridian/Hwy 539
– known for its ice cream. A group of American
classic car enthusiasts were doing the same thing!
Our club participants met up with those from the The car show overlooking Bellingham Bay,
Seattle Jaguar and MG clubs at the Fairhaven including CCMGC members Chris Down & Ruth
Plaza, on the southern edge of Bellingham, and Schmidt's 2003 Jaguar XKR and Seattle Jaguar
the joint cruise down the Chuckanut Drive ended Club members Dave & Jan Clarke's 1967 420.
at the Chuckanut Manor for a special lunch.
A historic and scenic highway, the 20-mile
Chuckanut was originally built in 1896. Sometimes
referred to as Washington’s Big Sur, the route hugs
the sheer cliffs of the Chuckanut Mountains, the
only place where the Cascade Mountains meet the
sea. The route overlooks Samish Bay and provides
stunning views of the San Juan Islands.
Two black beauties: The 1948 Jaguar Mk IV
At lunch, Kurt spoke about upcoming JDRNWA
3.5 L DHC owned by the Seattle Jaguar Club's
events including their Slalom and ‘Jaguars on
Barrie & Karen Hutchinson and the 1994 XJS
the Green’, their show and JCNA-sanctioned V12 Convertible owned by CXKJR members Jim &
Concours at the LeMay Museum in Tacoma. Maria Severs. Photo by Kurt Jacobsen.
CXKJR President Ian Newby provided information
on the 50th Anniversary Heritage Classic. After
lunch, some participants went to view a private
MG collection in Bellingham and others went
to the Heritage Flight Museum in Edison in the
Skagit Valley. A fun wrap-up to what was a very
successful event. n
CCMGC members Nell & Steve Collins and Kelly &
Michael Geraghty at the Chuckanut Manor lunch.
July | August 2019 Classical Gas | 11CXKJR & CCMGC AWA R D W I N N E R S
2 0 1 9 Va n D u s e n A l l B r i t i s h F i e l d M e e t
Class #01 Aston Martin
3rd Vito Donatiello..................... 2006 Aston Martin
ABFM Report
MGBs participating in the ABFM's Sunday All CXKJR members took two of the top three awards in
This year’s VanDusen ABFM celebrated the 60th anniversary of British Whistler Run. Photo by Kayte Lawrence the Jaguar Mk 1-3 Class. Photo by Lisa Lawrence
V8 Vantage
the Mini, the 100th anniversary of the Bentley and 110 years of
Class #06 Jaguar XK120, XK140, XK150 AJS Motorcycles. Minis were record-strong on the field with 54
registered in 3 classes. There were 24 Bentleys, ranging from
1st Stephen Plunkett................. 1953 XK120 DHC
a pre-war 1924 model, to a 2007 Continental GT. Special cars
Class #07 Jaguar E-Type on display included a restored 1930 Vauxhall Hurlingham and
a 1924 Rolls Royce Silver Ghost. There were 57 MGs and 73
2nd Krista Briggs........................ 1966 E-Type OTS
Jaguars on the field. [Malcolm Reith]
Class #08 Jaguar Mk 1-3, S-Type
2nd Kim Trowbridge.................... 1963 Mk 2
3rd John Mowat......................... 1968 Mk I 340
Class #10 Jaguar XJS
1st Carole Borgens.................... 1990 XJ-S Convertible Special Award
2nd Don McMillan...................... 1995 XJS Convertible Class #42 Jensen The Edd Award for Excellence in Volunteer Work, named for
CXKJR member Edd Langelier who for 30 years dedicated
3rd Barry Mason........................ 1989 XJ-SC Convertible 1st Doreen Newby..................... 1972 Interceptor III
his time, talent and enthusiasm as the ABFM Chief Marshall.
Class #11 XK8, R, S, X, J Class #55 Jaguar Mks V to X Winner: CXKJR/CCMGC for their collective work as a club.
3rd Alli Cavender........................ 2013 XKR-S 2nd Malcolm Reith..................... 1964 Mk X
Class #15 MGA
1st Richard Labossiere............. 1959 MGA Twin Cam Mike McChesney's 1967 MGB GT, with the damaged grill from the
3rd Peter & Anne Tilbury........... 1956 MGA Roadster 2019 Spring Thaw event. Watch for the story of the 'grouse incident' A large turnout of Jaguar E-Types. Photo by Lisa Lawrence
in the September October Classical Gas. Photo by Mike McChesney
Class #17 MGB/C (1975+)
1st Norm Stanley....................... 1977 MGB Roadster
2nd David & Lauretta Smailes... 1975 MGB Roadster
Class #18 MGB/C GT
1st Steve Collins........................ 1968 MGB GT
3rd Mike McChesney................. 1967 MGB GT
Class #36 Post-War Sports
2nd Terry Hayes.......................... 1964 Daimler SP250
The CCMGC club display in the MG area, with the
50th Anniversary cake. Photo by Robert McCullough
12 | Classical Gas July | August 2019 July | August 2019 Classical Gas | 13Auto-Biography: Barry Mason
S
uccessful clubs
have a core Barry with his 1989 XJ-SC at
of committed Heritage Classic in North Vancouver.
members who contribute Photo by Timothy Horton.
significantly to the
organization by actively
taking part in events
and supporting the
organization in many
ways. In the case of
CXKJR, long-term member
Barry Mason is certainly
one of these.
The first family car Barry
remembers was a dark
green 1936 BSA boat
tail 3-wheeler, which was Barry and the XK150 on a 1989 Big League sports card.
a chain-driven 3-seater
1985, Barry drove beside the Mayor of Vancouver in the
classified as a motorcycle. His own first two cars were a
parade.
1919 Maxwell Tourer and a 1914 Studebaker Tourer. Most Improved Car and in 2001, Barry and the XJ-SC won the
The XK150 graced the cover of the February 1988 MCL Trophy (Jaguar) for “participation, sportsmanship and
Barry’s history with Jaguars has included a black 1967
Classical Gas and was the January photo in the 1988 high point car”. In both 1988 and 2018, he was presented
420 4-door saloon, a 1959 XK150 red roadster and his
Autoplan calendar. Barry and the Red Sled even with the John Sharpe Award for “overall contribution to the
current silver birch 1989 XJ-SC convertible. Among his February 1988 Classical Gas cover.
appeared on a sports card in 1989, done in cooperation club by a Jaguar member”. Also in 2018 at Heritage, Barry
travels with the 420 was a trip to a Western States Meet
with the Topps Card Company of New York. won the Jaguar Richmond Presenting Sponsor Choice Award.
in Lake Tahoe/Reno.
[As for other awards, not to be forgotten is the Empty Tank
In the past fifteen years, Barry has driven the 1989
The XK150 became known as the ‘Red Sled’, named by Award won by Barry in the late 80s for the 1967 Jag 420
XJ-SC in innumerable CXKJR events, including the
Jerry Parkhill who rebuilt and modified the engine and ending up with both gas tanks empty.]
2008 Presidents’ Run to Winthrop, Washington. He is
maintained it for many years. Barry drove the XK150 to
always Entry #1 at VanDusen All British Field Meets. His Barry was a member of the Ontario Jaguar Owners Club
two JCNA Western States meets in Bend, Oregon, and
favourite destinations with the XJ-SC: the Jaguars on the in Toronto before it had JCNA affiliation - he in fact met
to other shows in Seattle,
Island show in Victoria and long-time CXKJR member Bill Heather there. Barry joined
Portland, Reno, and
the LAMB club’s St. Georges CXKJR in 1976 as member #80 and was President in 1982.
Idaho’s Sun Valley, as well
Show in Langley. Once again He served as Advertising Manager for three decades,
as to Monterey, California,
Barry has his Jaguar on a establishing the enviable inventory of over thirty ads in
where he did laps at
Classical Gas cover, this time Classical Gas, including local, national and international
Laguna Seca Raceway.
on the January February advertisers. Barry has continued to provide invaluable
He did both a rally and
2019 issue, showing the assistance with Classical Gas ads, both new and renewals.
a slalom in the XK150.
XJ-SC at last year’s Heritage
The Red Sled ran in a What advice would Barry give to younger people thinking
Classic at Waterfront Park.
relay race at Westwood about buying a classic car? “Join a club, particularly if there
Racing Circuit, driven The XJ-SC has won a number is one for your dream car, and get some valuable input first.
by professional race car of awards over the years, Set a budget and try to stick to it.”
driver Miles Fenton. At the including at Heritage and
We are very fortunate to have Barry and his XJ-SC in our club!
opening ceremony for the Jaguars on the Island. In
Cambie Street Bridge in 2000, it was the CXKJR’s Auto-Biography by Jennifer Orum
The January car in the 1988 Autoplan calendar. February 2019 Classical Gas cover.
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June Was A Busy Month!
Photos by Jim Severs
British Invasion
Car Show
T
his year’s British
Invasion Show
sponsored by the Old
English Car Club of BC was held
Saturday, June 1 at Douglas Photo above: Ruth & Chris discovered a
Park in Langley. It included good way to enjoy the shade at car shows!
an excellent live band at the
Photo top right: A stuffed lamb and a
park and perfect weather. The
Jaguar on Carole Borgens' 1990 XJ-S. (She
6th Annual Show returned to
is a member of CXKJR and LAMB - Langley
Langley after the first four years Area Mostly British Motoring Club).
being held in North Vancouver.
Seven CXKJR/CCMGC members Photo right: All in the Family: Chris
participated: Jim & Maria Down's blue 1977 MGB Roadster & Ruth
Schmidt's white 1978 MGB Roadster.
Severs, Mike McChesney, Carole
Borgens, Ruth Schmidt & Chris
Down, and Robert McCullough.
Father’s Day
Picnic: A Family
Event
T
he annual picnic
was held June 17 at
the Confederation
Park Miniature Railway,
arranged by our Club Trustee
Joe Carroll, a member of One of the club's MGs on display
the BC Society of Model at the picnic.
Engineers. An opportunity
for CXKJR/CCMGC members
to bring their children or
Joe Carroll with CCMGC member
grandchildren, this year’s
Nell Collins and her two grand
event brought out twenty kids
daughters Josie and Heidi.
& adults and the Engineers
were kept busy with the
train dedicated to our club
The Engineers were kept busy giving
members. Eight club Jaguars
rides to members and their families.
and MGs were on display. n
July | August 2019 Classical Gas | 17Jaguar Land Rover Kelowna
– Opening June 13 –
By Bev Kolosoff
F
ollowing relocation to the During the formal part of the
Okanagan, six long-time evening’s programme, the dealership
members of CXKJR/CCMGC was officially opened by Wolfgang
(Chris Venning & Judy Way, Derek Hoffmann, President of Jaguar Land
& Irma Critchley and Tim & Bev. Rover Canada. Mr. Hoffmann and Mr.
Kolosoff) joined the Okanagan British Wyant presided over the ribbon cutting
Car Club. OBCC is a multi marque Club and the unveiling of the latest Ranger
that has members in communities Rover Evoque and the new Jaguar
spanning the length of the Shuswap/ I-Pace.
Okanagan from Salmon Arm to
Osoyoos. We meet monthly from Once the formalities were over it was
May to October, during which time time for some serious partying! There
we participate in various car shows was a delightful assortment of hors
throughout the region, as well as d’oeuvres to tempt us, accompanied
enjoy several driving events. No one Bev & Tim Kolosoff with Wolfgang by local wine and Saskatchewan beer.
wants to drive on the roads at night Hoffman, President of Jaguar Why SK beer, you might ask? Vaughn
during the winter months, so we have Land Rover Canada, with the Wyant owns the brewery! Music played
cancelled meetings. Kolosoff's 1970 XJ6. by a local DJ added to the festive
atmosphere.
OBCC members were invited to
the Grand Opening celebration I had a lovely chat with Wolfgang
of Kelowna Jaguar Land Rover Hoffmann and asked him for a
on June 13th. Several of us with photo op with our 1970 XJ6. He
Classic Jaguars were given the joined both Chris & Judy and Tim
opportunity to display our cars & I at our cars and took great
in the service area of the new pleasure in inspecting our old
building. Chris Venning’s 1971 beauties. Wolfgang asked many
Series II E-type OTS was joined questions and it was evident he
by three other E-types, a Mark I has extensive knowledge of Classic
Saloon, an XK150 FHC and our Jaguars and current models. We
1970 XJ6. Several current models had a great time chatting and
were also on display including posing for photos for more than
an XK R-S GT that is one of three half an hour.
sold in Canada out of a total of As it happens, there was another
ten imported to North America. Wofgang Hoffman, Chris Venning & Judy high profile event happening at the
Way, Bev & Tim Kolosoff, and Dealership same time as the party in Kelowna.
From the moment we arrived Ambassador John Bokitch, with Chris'
at the impressive new building It was Game 6 of the NBA finals
1971 Series II E-Type OTS.
we were treated as honoured and you all know how that ended!
guests. Vaughn Wyant, CEO of the Wyant Group (owners JLR Kelowna had two large TVs set up in the show room
of Kelowna Jaguar Land Rover) welcomed us at the door for those who couldn’t bear to miss the game. I watched
accompanied by several dealership employees who the last five nail-biting minutes! There was a boisterous
guided us to our parking places and generally made sure celebration once the Raptors sunk the winning ball! A
we were well looked after. great ending for a delightful evening. n
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20 | Classical Gas July | August 2019W H AT ’ S U P W I T H T H O S E
CHARCOAL CANISTERS?
Bob Sherman
F
or years I, like
many others, just
tossed the charcoal
canisters from my various
MGBs as part of the “detox”
procedure. These are also
fitted to many British cars,
even the Jaguars. So are they
like the air pumps, gulp valves,
and the like, items that only
harm performance?
In rebuilding a 1975 MGB, I
forced myself to look into this
matter. I have learned that
leaving the charcoal canister
system intact does no harm at
all. It may even eliminate the
smell of petrol in your car! It is
all about understanding what
the system does. viewer how to clean up the charcoal by heating it with
a propane torch. I found that for about ten Canadian
With a non-vented fuel cap common to all later model
Dollars, I was able to buy a pouch of activated charcoal
British cars, the fuel vapors must go somewhere. Fill
at PetSmart. This is sold for aquarium use. After
up the tank on a warm day and soon the fuel from the
opening the pouch, it was just the right amount to fill
underground petrol station tank expands with heat. If
the rebuilt canister. On our other MGB, I used John’s
fitted with the charcoal canister, the vapors are routed
“Torch Method” and reused the old charcoal. It seemed
to the engine’s intake system and harmlessly burned.
to work as well.
If you have disconnected the system, whether at the
vapor separator in the boot, or at the (perhaps former) John also notes that since formed hoses are not
location of the charcoal canister under the bonnet, the available, one must be careful not to kink the large
vapors will “out” in one of these places. Thus your car replacement hose that goes from the canister to the
or garage may well smell of petrol vapors. valve cover. He suggests going to a hardware store
and purchasing the type of spring used to close old
Better to keep these systems in operation. Now then,
fashioned screen doors. Insert as much of this as you
after around fifty years or so of benign neglect, do
can into the hose end that attaches to the canister.
these charcoal canisters function well? Most likely they
Realize that the tighter the fit, the harder the spring will
do not. Filters and screens become clogged and the
be to push down into the hose. If you have a selection
charcoal has, over time, become clogged as well.
available, aim for not too snug a fit. Use a lot of KY Jelly
If you look up a video done by John Twist, of MG fame, (I am serious, this makes surfaces really slippery and,
you’ll see how to rebuild one of these canisters. It isn’t being water based, eventually dries up and goes away).
hard, but one must use care with the plastic. I’ll not Otherwise you will never get it to go in. This will keep
describe the process because John does a splendid job kinks out of the hose where it must bend.
of that. I will note, however, that Mr. Twist shows the ...continued next page
July | August 2019 Classical Gas | 21from previous page...
The hoses that can be used are ½″
ID for canister to valve cover, 5/6″
ID, from the fuel tank vapor line to
canister, and with a “Y” fitting, from
carburetors to canister. If you are not
going to use the anti-run-on valve,
simply fit the proper size hose to the
port at the bottom of the canister. This
should be routed to carry any massive
petrol overflow that has saturated
the charcoal canister down to the
ground below where the canister is
fitted. However, this eventuality is very
unlikely to occur.
As much as I respect John Twist, there
is another factor. He generally deals !
with “stock” MGB topics. Supposing canister centre orifice, I used 3/4″ pieces from two
that you have an aftermarket aluminum rocker hoses installed on the centre outlet on the canister.
arm cover, without a fitting for the canister-to-cover They nestle inside one another (make this easy with
hose? Many of us have installed these if for no other KY Jelly) and allow the hose to be fitted with a clamp.
reason than to have a good seal and eliminate oil There must be no air leaks in this connection. Thus,
leaks from a distorted stock cover. The stock rocker I have duplicated the factory specification with an
arm cover factory-sized orifice is 9/64″. Some think aftermarket rocker arm cover.
they solve this by drilling and tapping the cover and
attaching a hose. Well, first off the tapped hole, being Before starting on the other MGB, I was at a threaded
in aluminum, eventually fails and the fitting begins products store and saw a counter display featuring
to wobble about. Maybe “JB Weld” can cure this, but some very strong adhesives resistant to moderate
that is a bit sloppy for my liking. Also, the engineers heat. I purchased a tube of Weicon Flex+Bond for
did not decide upon a 9/64″ hole by chance. A about eighteen dollars. I used just a small amount
large hole defeats the purpose of the system. I thus of this clear adhesive to secure the aluminum flange
devised a method to use the aftermarket rocker arm to the rocker cover, after drilling the 9/64″ hole. The
cover with factory specification fittings. adhesive really does seem to work well. I will see if it
stands the test of time in the engine bay.
I purchased parts from Aircraft Spruce. The one
inch flange fitted to the valve cover is part #10350- Lastly, make sure that you are using a non-vented oil
4, priced at $8.75 USD. One inch was the smallest filler cap so that the system works as designed. My
offered. I took it to my local welding shop and for fifty skilled bride Marie made up a drawing of how all this
dollars, they expertly welded the flange to the rocker is connected.
cover. I had them drill the 9/64″ hole centered in the This is an easy project. It should be no more than
flange through the rocker cover. Do not try this unless an afternoon’s work, including chasing down the
you are very skilled with welding aluminum! You various parts needed, (other than drop off/pickup at
will destroy all parts! I purchased hose #05-29804 the welding shop if you go that way). Plus, you do the
CAT-4 One Inch Ducting, by the foot at $2.99 USD environment a bit of good and eliminate the smell of
per foot. It is flexible and will easily contour to the petrol at no cost in performance.
bends needed. For one MGB, thirty-six inches will be
enough so that you can route it nicely. Do not neglect NOTE: John Twist's YouTube videos can be
to remove the protective plastic wrap from this hose accessed via the Home Page of https://
before installation. To adapt this hose to the charcoal universitymotorsltd.com/john-twist/
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MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCE Club members should feel free to call these contacts who
have volunteered to help with the purchase, repair and/or
restoration of various MG and Jaguar models.
We can integrate, organize, and
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• TD: Tony Cohen 604-922-3332
Estate Planning
• MGA: MGA coupe/twin cam 1955 to 1962:
Retirement Planning John Clarke 604-291-1890
Investment Management • MGB 1962 to 1974 ½: Joe Carroll 604-988-2497;
Succession Planning Doug Gale 604-521-3021
Tax Planning • MGB 1974 ½ to 1980: Allan Lawrence 604-937-0439
& Kayte Lawrence 604-715-0007
The Dixon Kelly Wealth Advisory Group • MGB GT V8: Al Riches 604-942-7370
Manulife Securities Incorporated • MG Midget: Al Inglis 604-737-0044
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Suite 1100, Vancouver, BC V6E 3C9 • XK 140: Jim McLean 604-925-0689
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• In-line 6-cylinder: Jerry Parkhill 604-794-3652
• E-type: John Clarke 604-291-1890
Les Garbutt 604-266-9086
John Morse 604-594-8992
Tom Doyle 604-892-4890
24 | Classical Gas July | August 2019SVABC Presentation
July 9th
Robert McCullough
T
his past July we had the pleasure of having
Mark Erickson speak at our monthly meeting.
Mark is the Director of the Specialty Vehicle
Association of B.C. (SVABC), and is also the owner of
Remarkable Vehicle Appraisals.
Mark spoke on the role of SVABC in the car community.
SVABC is a non-profit association representing
specialty motor enthusiasts by dealing with all levels
of government in matters relating to vehicle hobbyists.
Loosely put, SVABC promotes the car industry, and
sole registered owner passes away. (There is a helpful
is a voice with government agencies, ICBC etc. Their
link to the problem and ICBC’s response on the SVABC
commitment is to represent their members with various
web site www.sva.bc/news.) He reminded owners
government departments to preserve the hobby.
that involvement in the ICBC Collector Vehicle Program
Mark pointed out that it is important for car enthusiasts to is subject to a contract of insurance, and that the
join SVABC so that it can speak from a large membership terms of the contract must be complied with to ensure
base to lobby ICBC and Government to make changes coverage.
that make sense.
As a certified appraiser, Mark pointed out the benefits
He made an observation which has already been of having a vehicle appraised: it provides proof as
recognized within our club: there are not a lot of young to the value and condition of a vehicle, and reduces
people who are car hobbyists, and particularly not a lot argument relating to the amount of an insurance
of young hobbyists with classic cars. He reaffirmed that payout in the event of a claim.
we need to promote the hobby.
All in all, it was an informative evening as most
Mark also spoke about the ICBC Collector Vehicle members of the club have vehicles that have, or
Program. He has good insight into this as he ran the qualify to have, collector plates with the accompanying
program for 8 years. He reminded owners that it was reduced collector vehicle insurance premiums.
their responsibility to ensure that the use and condition
Information about the ICBC Collector Vehicle Program
of their vehicles met the terms of their policy, and that
can be found on the ICBC website – www.icbc.com/
failure to maintain these requirements may impact
vehicle-registration. n
their insurance. Essentially the vehicle must be kept
in the same condition as when originally approved for
collector vehicle status. Mark reminded owners that in
terms of the conditions of the policy, the vehicles are
not to be used for driving to or from work or school, and Upcoming Membership
are to be driven for pleasure only. Meeting Presentations:
Mark fielded questions about Modified Collector September 10: Brendan McAleer, auto
Vehicles. Vehicles registered as a 1974 model or older journalist & photographer, freelance writer,
(as at 2019) that have had major components replaced car enthusiast and regular contributor to
or altered, may qualify as a modified collector vehicle, the North Shore News.
subject to meeting various requirements.
October 8: Rob King, a Technical Advisor
Mark also answered questions about difficulties with Shell Lubricants, will be speaking on
encountered regarding the process of transferring a the topic of Transmission Fluids.
collector plated vehicle to a spouse or partner when the
July | August 2019 Classical Gas | 25The Last Word
August 31: September 29: LAMB Auto Jumble
Crescent Beach Concours d’Elegance The Langley Area Mostly British
The 9th annual Crescent Beach Concours Motoring Club is having its 8th
will be held on Blackie Spit in Crescent annual British Parts Auto Jumble
Beach from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, with at Sullivan Hall in Surrey at
up to 80 outstanding entrants from all 152nd Street and 64th Avenue.
over the west coast of Canada and the US. Among the featured Included in this end of season sale will be books,
groups this year will be Iconic Convertibles to 1973, which will parts, tools, collectables, memorabilia and a free
include CXKJR member Len Walker’s 1969 Jaguar E-Type OTS. The magazine swap. If you have a car for sale, bring
European Sports Cars to 1973 Class will include CXKJR member it – there is no charge to park and display it. The
Dave Eddelston’s 1969 E-Type FHC. The other featured class is event will continue from 8:00 am to 2:00 pm and
Orphan Cars Post-War to 1973, and among the other classes will have a $2 entry fee for buying, and a charge
the 100th Anniversary of BMW and Pre-War Alfa Romeo. The of $20 for a table for selling. Coffee, tea, sausage
cost of a day pass to the Concours is $10, with 17 years old and rolls and Cornish pasties will be served hot. For
under free. For further information and to buy day passes: www. more information, www.lambcarclub.org or email
crescentbeachconcours.com lambmotoringclub@gmail.com; alternatively call
John Walkden at 604-533-1257 or Carole Borgens
September 8: All British Picnic at the Lake at caroleborgens@shaw.ca or 604-514-8414.
In its 26th year, the picnic sponsored
by the Fraser Valley British Motor Club CXKJR/CCMGC Student
will take place at the main beach area Award Winner
of Cultus Lake Park. It opens at 9:00 The CXKJR/CCMGC Club
am and continues to 2:30 pm when the Excellence Award was
awards will be presented. There will be established in 2016 with funds
trophies for Best Open, Best Closed, Best Motorbike, President’s made available from the Club’s
Choice and Best Picnic Display. The entry fee per car is $10.00. hosting the Jaguar Clubs of North America AGM.
Those competing for the picnic award must bring their display in It provides two awards each year for outstanding
the British vehicle they’ve entered. For information and registration students in Vancouver Community College
go to: https://britishcarclub.ca/events automotive programs. The award rewards hard
work, good grades and diligence. The Spring
September 21: Sea to Sky All British Rally 2019 award winner was Victor Senchenko in the
One of the last British car runs of the season, the Automotive Service Technology Diploma program.
7th annual Sea to Sky Rally starts at 8:30 am with
coffee and donuts at Silk Cat Automotive (1053 Seattle Slalom
Churchill Crescent, North Vancouver). Cars will The Jaguar Drivers & Restorers
embark between 9:00 & 10:00 am for the 120 km club (Seattle) has announced
scenic drive, through West Vancouver and then their JCNA-sanctioned Slalom
up Highway 99 to Whistler. Cars will be displayed at the Olympic will take place Saturday,
Plaza until 3:30 pm. The $39.50 registration fee covers coffee September 7, at Emerald Downs in Auburn,
and donuts at the start, a commemorative metal plaque, and the Washington. The entry fee will be $35 USF for
chance to win fantastic prizes. The commemorative plaque was JCNA members and $40 USF for non-members.
designed by internationally-recognized Canadian artist (and Jaguar Register at www.seattlejagclub.org . For more
420 owner) Charles van Sandwyk. For more information and to information, contact bbook939@gmail.com or
register, go to www.seatoskyallbritishrally.com 253-293-1050. n
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