XJS Soft Tops Club

Owners Club for XJS Cabriolets and Convertibles

Russ Cramer

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  • 11th October 2021 at 21:54 in reply to: That Elusive Number #18133
    Russ Cramer
      @russccptd-net

      Hi Everyone

      The number stamped in the gutter of my boot is #2283, I’d be interested to learn where that dates my Jaguar XJS-C in the production schedule?  I thought it was either a late 1985 or an early 1986?  I’ be interested to learn where it fits.

      Best to all,

      Russ Cramer

      Pocono Manor, PA (USA)

       

      10th February 2018 at 17:54 in reply to: Engine Fires #11917
      Russ Cramer
        @russccptd-net

        Hi Alan
        In response to your question, yes my XJS-C is a V-12 circa 1986. It now has a total of 178,000 miles on it, despite the engine fire. The entire engine bay was a disaster from the flames requiring a lot of work. Along with rewiring the car after the fire, I changed the intake system to the “Growler” intake, along with 1″ heavy-duty anti-sway bars front and rear, and a Super-X large bore 1 3/4″ SS exhaust system. These changes are probably not everyone cup of tea, but they sure make the Jag run/drive better than ever, albeit with a bit more bark!
        Thanks for the question.
        Russ

        16th January 2018 at 22:17 in reply to: XJS-C Hood Louvers #11282
        Russ Cramer
          @russccptd-net

          Hi David and other Club Members
           
          I’m interested to learn what you Brits (and others) think of my “louvered Jag”?
           
          Here’s a photo of the whole XJ-SC so you get a better view.
           

          Photo 1195

           
          Best to you all,

          Russ

          15th January 2018 at 23:22 in reply to: XJS-C Hood Louvers #11262
          Russ Cramer
            @russccptd-net

            Attention XJS Soft tops

            Photo 1194

            The above photo is of my 86’ XJS-C with the “louvered” hood. As you can see they did an excellent job punching them in and when I had the hood repainted, they did a beautiful job adding a bit of color and pin stripping to bring them out. I hope that Club members will agree that they represent a nice addition to a beautiful car.

            Russ

            4th April 2017 at 14:01 in reply to: Wanted – rubber seals for targa panels #3806
            Russ Cramer
              @russccptd-net

              Hi Richar
              When I purchased my XJS-C in 1989 the owner told me he would have to dig out the hard-top for my Jag in his attic. He kept putting it off every time that I asked him for it. Unfortunately he died suddenly and somehow I never followed up on getting it. I would be interested in purchasing both the top and the seals. I live in the Pocono Mts in Northeast Pennsylvania. What would you want $$$ for the top and seals with shipping cost? My email address in russcc@ptd.net and my cell number is 570-350-9650. Let me know when you get a chance. .
              I have owned Jaguars since 1960 and had the pleasure of owning seven including: a Mark II, an XKE Series I and several XJ’s.
              Currently along with my XJS-C I have a 1957 XK-140SE Drop Head (I have owned for 44 years) and a 2013 XJL, so you can see I’m a diehard fan of Jaguar. Great Cars!
              In the 28 years I have owned my XJS-C I have made quite a few modifications to it to improve performance and handling including installing heavier front and rear anti-away bars, adding a big bore exhaust system, adding “Growler” intake system and louvering the hood. I’d be anxious to learn if you have made an changes to your XJS?

              I’m looking forward to hearing from you.

              Russ Cramer – Pocono Manor, Pa.

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