March 2010 issue - British Columbia Triumph Registry

A QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER FOR THE TRIUMPH ENTHUSIAST FROM THE BC TRIUMPH REGISTRY. WEB: www.bctriumphregistry.com

email: [email protected]

Greg Winterbottom’s 1968 TR250

March 2010

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BC Triumph Registry - March 2010

Meetings are held on the 2nd Wednesday of each month at 7:45 pm at the Eastburn Community Centre, 7435 Edmonds Road, Burnaby, BC

Executive President Jerry Goulet 778-230-9945

Vice President Brian Thomlinson 604-574-3341

Secretary Robert Strath 604-522-1969

Treasurer Barrie Puffer 604-931-3391

Membership Bob McDiarmid 604-539-4636

TRIUMPH HERITAGE is published four times per year (March, June, September, December) by the BCTR and is distributed to its members as part of their annual dues. If you wish to receive the newsletter on a regular basis you must be a paid-up member. If there is an error in your name or address or your have moved, please let Allan know as soon as possible by phone (604-733-5826) or email to [email protected] . We accept no responsibility for errors or omissions. Opinions expressed are those of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of the BCTR executive or its membership.

Technical Reps TR2/3/3A/B Bryan Wicks 604-512-7879

TR4/4A Jay Walter 604-985-9792

TR5/250 Brian Thomlinson 604-574-3341

TR6 Bob McDiarmid 604-539-4636

TR7/8 Dave Rodger 604-534-8152

GT6 Michael Bayrock 604-824-0074

Spitfire Barrie Puffer 604-535-1944 Olivier Martineau 604-540-0456

TR Other Paul Barlow 604-295-2365

From the editor

A New Year, with lots to do to get the cars ready for Spring driving. The Olympics are over and the weather has been great, so it’s time to get out and DRIVE!! This issue is my anniversary issue and I thought it might be a 12 or 16 pager, but somehow got 20 full pages of TR stuff! (in fact had to cut back to 20) ! As you get out on your drives, try to get lots of good pictures and pictures of your works in progress you can share with club members. Happy Spring!!

Allan Reich [email protected]

Co-ordinators Events Trish McAuley 604-274-6722

Registrar Bob McDiarmid 604-539-4636

Regalia Linda Spouler 604-272-7250

Editor Allan Reich 604-733-5826

Website Allan Reich 604-733-5826

VTR Liaison Allan Reich 604-733-5826

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*** Change in Dues Renewals *** Lower Mainland Memberships

MEMBER DUES ARE $35 PER YEAR AND ARE DUE ON DECEMBER 31st. RENEWALS PAID AFTER DECEMBER 31st ARE $ 45.00

SEND TO: BCTR, C/O BOB MCDIARMID, 5017 214A STREET, LANGLEY, BC, CANADA V3A 8K9

Distance Memberships IF YOU LIVE OUTSIDE THE FOLLOWING BOUNDARIES: NORTH: MAPLE RIDGE EAST: ABBOTSFORD WEST: LIONS BAY SOUTH: US BORDER YOUR DUES ARE $ 25 PER YEAR OR $ 35 AFTER DECEMBER 31st.

President’s Message

BCTR Members:

Cheers, Jerry 1961 TR3A President BCTR

Family Memberships (NEW !!): Family memberships are $15 extra for households that have two continu-ously active members. The second member is entitled to vote at all regular BCTR meetings, however there will be only one printed newsletter and calendar issued per family.

We've had a wonderful annual banquet that presented us with Adrian Moore & Trish McAuley as 2009 Members of the Year. My congratulations to the dedicated and very deserving couple. With a proud smile Allan Reich accepted his award for suffering an-other blown head gasket in northern California enroute home from Triumphest. Dave Larrigan snagged the "Door Prize". And Linda Spouler made off with the big bucks on the reverse draw.

Our season opener rallye is March 14 as tricky Brian Thomlinson will try to get us baf-fled and lost. We are expecting a big turnout for this one as it's centrally located and everyone is itching to get on the road again.

Paul Barlow is coordinating the Boy's Run this year, overseas to Vancouver Island on June 11, 12 & 13 which is changed from what was originally planned for the first week-end in June.

The ATDI 2010 Committee is meeting frequently to ensure that we host another out-standing meet. Now is a good time to complete your registration which can be found on our website.

And check our website, bctriumphregistry.com, to stay up-to-date on BCTR activities.

So, tune those TR's up and have a great season on the road.

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Inviting all Triumph car own-ers ( not just club members)

to join us.

Register on line at:

bctriumphregistry.com

Hosted by the BC Triumph Registry

ATDI Aug 7, 2010 Fort Langley BC

• Registration includes entry into Historic Fort Langley

• Participate in one of two scenic drives

• Entertainment from local musicians

• Open Pub night on Friday Aug. 6th.,

• Chance to win a signed Luongo Canucks Hockey Jersey

• Dinner will be held inside the Fort (additional cost)

• Regalia items for sale online

• Group rate available at the Holiday Inn Express (1-888-771-7666) Hotel stay includes hot Breakfast.

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triumph trans-ameriCan Stag Sold on Ebay The Stag was sold on Ebay for $31,500 US! The following is a note to VTR from Glenn Merrell:

Hello All, The eBay auction of uncle Jack is now complete, and ... The new owners of Uncle Jack are ... (drum roll ....) Phil and Susan Ethier of St. Paul Minnesota!! Their completion of this auction will finish a grand total of about $45,000 being raised for the three PTSD Charities! Congratulations Phil and Susan, and huge THANK YOU for all the clubs and dedicated individuals who made this event a success!! Job Well Done!! Glenn Merrell .. TTA Charity Drive 2009 North American Coordinator Stag sold

Welcome Our New Members ! - Ken & Joanne Nicoll of Coquitlam with a 1975 TR6 - Peter & Sylvia Sparke of Nanoose with a 1967 TR250, 1967 TR4A, 1961 TR4 & 1963 TR3B

- John & Suzanne Phillips of Richmond with a 1973 TR6 - Rod Snowball & Jill Chernier of North Vancouver with a 1975 TR6

- Wayne & Ann Huxley of Surrey with a 1972 TR6 (rejoining club)

Thanks to Bob McDiarmid - Membership Co-ordinator

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Here is the chance to try something new and exciting with your classic British Car. The folks at Driving Unlimited have offered our club members a special rate to attend their advanced driver avoidance course.

We know that when you take your baby out on the road you drive in a very defensive manor always trying to keep aware of what goes on around you. However we have all been in situa-tions where the other drivers just do not respect or understand our older vehicles limitations. This course will help you understand the characteristics of your car and how it will handle in an emergency situation.

The Driving Unlimited professional instructors will guide you through all the exercises and pro-vide you with one on one feedback to help you improve each time you run through the course. This instructional day is covered by your ICBC insurance as it is not a race or a timed event.

Only one car at a time is allowed through a particular exercise so it is a very safe environment for yourself the instructors and your car.

Our club has reserved Saturday May 29, 2010 to attend the Driving Unlimited location at the Pitt Meadows Airport taxi apron located off 13533 Harris Rd. In Pitt Meadows. The cost for the full day of training is only $100 per car. You are also encouraged to have other family mem-bers bring the family car to upgrade their skills. Space is limited to only 24 cars.

If you are interested in participating than please bring a cheque made out to Driving Unlimited by the April club meeting. Other local British car clubs are also being informed of this training day, although I will provide a priority to our club members until the April meeting.

If you have any questions or require further info please contact Larry Spouler @ 604-272-7250.

Celebrating 50 Years of the E-Type Jaguar (E2A Prototype LeMans 1960) and paying tribute to English Fords and BSA Motorbikes 2010 ABFM Special Draw Awards: February 2, 2010: $175 March 16, 2010: $125 April 15, 2010: $75 Saturday May 22, 2010-01-02 (Victoria Day Weekend) VanDusen Botanical Garden, 37th & Oak Street, Vancouver Email: [email protected] Website: www.westerndriver.com

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Linda Spouler - Torchbearer Every once in your lifetime, you have an experience that surpasses any experience you had in your lifetime. I was one of those lucky people to have experienced such an event. My organization, as an official Olympic sponsor, offered to their employees an opportunity to carry the Olympic torch. To quality, you had to submit why you live the Olympic values of Excellence, Friendship and Respect. Inspired by these values, I submitted my entry and waited with anticipation for three months before they announced the lucky 17 employees to represent the company. I have been told that when they read a short summary of the next recipient, my body started to hum when I recognized that they were talking about ME! When my name was called, I bounded up to the stage with a 200 megawatt smile to receive my award. However, this was nothing short of the actual experience. In October I found out that my location to run the Torch Relay was Prince Rupert, BC. Wow, I’ve never been there, so this is yet another great experience. Between receiving my torch relay outfit, following the other 12,000 other every day Canadian Champions carrying the torch across Canada , and making arrangements to fly

to my location, my torch relay day had arrived (day 95 of 106 days for the relay). VANOC had the process down to a science. Of the 7 torch bearers scheduled to run in Prince Rupert, 3 of us were from the lower mainland of Vancouver, 1 from Vancouver Island and 3 local residents. All of us met prior to the relay and were presented our torch. From the second we stepped out of City Hall, the people of Prince Rupert began to show their excitement for this world-class event. As we walked through the crowd, I could feel that all eyes were focused on our beautiful torches and that they were all anxious to see the Flame coming to town. Once we boarded the shuttle, celebration among our torchbearers began. We all shared our stories and our excitement for the moment to come. We were shuttled to our starting point and were instantly asked by residents of Prince Rupert for photos with our torch. My moment had arrived, my torch was ready, my fellow torch bearer was approaching – we touch torches, the flame is passed – it’s my turn to carry the flame. The excitement to be part of Canadian history, part of the 2010 Olympics, and share the experience with all the other torch bearers was unbelievable ! Being able to run in the middle of a busy street, with four policemen guarding you and the Flame close-by, more police in front and behind, and even more people cheering for you is really something special! All the eyes were on me and the Flame that has traveled across Canada and united Canadians from coast to coast to coast. All too soon, after running 300 metres, it was time to pass the Flame. My torch was extinguished and I stepped on to the waiting shuttle to take me back to the meeting point. Was it over? – Definitely not, meeting the people of Prince Rupert was yet another amazing experience. Everyone, from toddlers to the elderly, all asked me for a photo or a chance to hold the torch. I happily accepted everyone’s request and smiled to hundreds of cameras – each captured an Olympic moment of their own.

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BCTR Annual Dinner 2009

Our annual banquet was held on Jan. 16, 2010 at Cheers with 55 people in attendance. The appetiz-ers and buffet provided for as was wonderful which we all enjoyed

Our member of the year were Adrian & Trish for all the hard work they did producing the newsletter for 3 years. Congratulation!!!!!!

The “You Poor Bugger” awarded to Allan Reich, for his blown head gasket in California, on his return from VTR/Triumphest.

The famous “door Prize” was snagged by Dave Lar-rigan, hopefully he doesn’t need it for the TR8, so it can be passed on again next year.

Alex Grey was our D.J. for the evening and did a great job. The women danced with a few of the men and the rest

enjoyed watching and talking about cars.

The 50/50 draw brought in $320, half was won by Linda Spouler and the other half was doubled to $320 and sent to the Red Cross for the Haiti Relief Fund which the government would match.

Larry Spouler once again provided a 2009 Video Review of the clubs outings. Larry did a great job but needs all our help providing pictures on any events that you attend so let's all remember to take our cameras and send him some pictures for next years banquet.

Thanks to all who attended and brought, brought door prize gifts and helped throughout the eve-ning. A special thanks to Robin and Barrie for organize such a fun event.

Thanks to Jeanette Puffer , Greg Winterbottom & Allan Reich

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JUNKER TO NATIONAL AWARD WINNING TR250

It is likely an understatement to say that my travelling companions and I were shocked to hear my name called for the best TR250/TR6 at a Vintage Triumph Registry National meet. This happened at the Triumphest & VTR National at San Luis Obispo, California in October 2009. Here is a little history of how the car and I got to this point.

I would like to say that it was a great love of the Triumph heritage that led me to the marque, but it was likely the affordability (cheap). In 1975, Cheryl and I had quit our jobs and gone travelling. We returned to Vancouver without a car or jobs, and a friend of mine had a 1962 TR4 languishing in a ga-rage. $300 and a little work, and we had our daily driver. This led to the beginning of parts scrounging, hard top, Datsun seats, snow tires, etc. Eventually purchasing a 65 TR4A parts car with OD for $150. By 1978 we were both working, and had sold the 62, when I noticed a 68 TR250 in the Buy and Sell, with a Surrey Top! It was a bit of a sad sight, rusty of course, a little damage on the front right, and yellow shag carpet. But $700 and it was mine, and I drove it to my parent’s garage. That was the last time I drove it for a long, long time.

Now what to do with my new purchase? I started pulling it apart, to see how big a project this was going to be. I had never planned on doing a frame off restoration on a thousand dollar car, but the question was to what level to restore it. After taking all the fenders off, and the interior out, I could see just how much rust there was to deal with. Considering this was only ten years old, the rust had gotten a pretty good start. I had a friend repair the front damage, put new rockers on, and repair the other rusty areas. It was nice to have the 65 to get parts from, including the hood and front valence. The project kept getting pushed to the back burner, due to the usual work, family, buying a house,

sailboat, motorcycles, flying, etc.

It wasn’t until we built our new house in 1995, that I got a proper garage to work on the 250. Even then, there was all the land-scaping and finishing to do. It wasn’t until about 1999, that I sold the motorcycle, and finally got serious about working on the car. I found some new rear fenders at a good price, but it was still more than I paid for the whole car. I still hadn’t decided what level to re-store the car to, but my plan was to do a low budget body fix and just get it running!

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JUNKER TO NATIONAL AWARD WINNING TR250 .. continued Never having done a restoration before, this was a huge learning process. Any one that has done one, knows how overwhelming it can sometimes seem. After sanding, seal-ing, and painting as much of the body and frame as I could get at, I reinforced the rear diff mounts, and front suspension. Then it was on to the brakes, fuel system, stainless exhaust system, water pump, starter, etc.

In the Spring of 2001, I got tired of seeing this thing just sitting there, so I fired it up and drove it up and down the driveway with no fenders or doors. Say what you want about British cars and Lucas, but it fired right up without touching the carbs. After taking the dash apart, I did briefly consider taking the body off the frame, but knew that it would be a much longer project if I did that. In June 2001 the car went to Rags to Riches for bodywork and paint, and got it back in mid July. Not enough time to get it ready for ATDI in North Van. By October, I had it all together, aircared, and Collector plated! I was likely at about the $12,000 range at this point, and happy to be driving it after over 20 years of ownership. Since then much more has been done...front and rear suspension, rebuilt engine, rebuilt OD tranny, minilites and tires, rear shock conversion and sway bar, and ongoing.

A little more about that award. Was mine the best TR250/TR6 at the show? Not by a long shot! This was in the Funcours, not the Concours. Maybe it was a sympathy vote for the unrecognized white cars(or maybe it was the happy face). I like to think it was in recognition of the perseverance

in saving it from the scrap yard, and driving it. Whatever the criteria was, I’m not giving it back! So all of you with less than perfect cars, keep displaying them, you never know what will happen. There were likely numer-ous times over the years that I could have given up on the project, but I can’t imagine being without my 250 now. It has added fun and friendships to my life.

Greg Winterbottom National Award Winning TR250

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Father and Son Road Trip - Vegas or Bust There been a number of times over the years since I left Scotland that I have promised my father, David Gray, that we would take a trip together to various events around the world. In each case I was thwarted by being reposted to a different country or a change of status whether that be married or father. It was when I heard of John McCarthy's drive that I was inspired. If he can do that far surely I can go the final leg from Vancouver in my Mighty Stag? That being said I doubt I am known in BCTR circles for my indepth Triumph knowl-edge, let alone cars so I thought I would need a co-driver and invited my Dad. It was back in July he asked me if we were still on and no doubt this was a reflection of having had plans change in the past. Anyway this time we were not to be thwarted and a trip was planned that would take in places that my wife Fern and daughter Isla might not be too keen on. First stop after the border was the Boeing Factory in Everett. That being said Dad was questioned at the border by the guard who asked who he was. Dad's waxed jacket and flat cap is derigeur in Scottish car clubs but I think in BC/WA it is more the garb of a hitchhiker! Boeing Factory well worth a visit and we were lucky enough to coincide with a Vintage Aircraft show and display. This was also the first display of my pushing my luck. The car park was full ac-cording to the Sheriff on duty but when I said that there surely must be space for a Vintage car at a Vintage airshow he let me through. Day 2 saw us drive down to Portland which was quite easy. My objective to visit the Columbia Employee Store as a mate is an employee. I can't say Dad loves to shop for clothes like his son but at least he got some slippers and a pair of socks. It was only over a beer that night that I found out that the Spruce Goose was just south of Portland so we stopped at that enroute to the Oregon coast. A magnificent museum that you could easily spend a day at. In 2010 they will have a 747 converted into a water slide so maybe I can take Isla next time. Heading down the road we got to the beautiful coastline of Oregon and made it down to Brookings in good time such that we were able to spend two nights in San Francisco. To be honest with putting in about 300 to 400 kms a day in an open car a days rest was a good thing. We stayed at the Ma-rine Memorial Club in downtown. Great place and with a free happy hour every afternoon it was best not to be driving. Dad has a passion for wooden boats so we explored the old boats in Fishermans Wharf having taking the cable car. I have been to SF many times but always avoided the tourist trap of the cable cars - if you go early however it is not too bad. Only disappointment is that SFMOMA is closed on a Wednesday as I found out when I went there! It was a short drive to San Luis Obispo with a stop for lunch near Big Sur. The events of the meet of Triumphest have been covered admirably by Greg but there was one highlight for Dad and I, taking a 3rd place in the TSD Trial. This was

amusing because we made a small error that landed us back on the Highway and no possible U Turns. We then decided to try and make up for it by driving flat out. The irony was that that section was one of our most accurate. After Triumphest we did not go back north but went on to Las Vegas via LA. Dad is an avid Delage enthusiast and he has a friend there who is working on a restoration. We stopped enroute to see his progress. When it is finished it will be amazing but at the moment it is only a timber frame. It was good to be able to use the HOV lanes near LA and also to get out of all the traffic and head for Vegas. The Stag was able to knock along at 100km/h without issue. We were glad to be going against the main flow as there was a huge line up coming back into California from Vegas with all the weekenders.

The Mighty Stag beside the Mighty Spruce Goose

The car we parked beside at the Barret Jackson show

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Vegas was fun and we put the roof up to keep the sun off my daughter Isla. Driving down the Vegas Strip was cool of course and we even blagged our way into the car club show beside the Barrett Jackson Auction. I asked the Marshall "Where do you park the real cars?" and was asked "Are you with the car club?". Seeing as the marshall did not specify which car club we drove on and parked beside a whole load of Mustangs - I suppose the collective noun is herd. As there were no old British cars there we were the centre of attention and we were befriended by a chap from Sheffield whose first car was a Stag. He was amazed that mine was not rusty - this is probably because its formative years were in California. As we had to make sure Dad got his flight back to Scotland we would only drive to Oakland, catch a flight to Bellingham and leave the car for a couple of weeks as I would be returning later for work. We left Vegas on 11th October,

my birthday and headed North West up through the Nevada de-sert. It was a flat and straight drive so it was a relief to head to the mountains and across the border to California. I had no idea how high Yosemite National Park was. At one point we were at 10,019 feet. Having come from the desert we had to pile on the layers. Even thought it was sunny there was a dusting of snow on the hills. Of all the long drive I would say that Yo-

semite was the most beautiful and I look forward to exploring properly with my family in the future. I did the drive a couple of weeks later I went to pick up the Stag. Fortunately Easy Park had a booster as the light in the trunk was on and drained the battery. Once started it was no issue for the drive home, except a hole in the exhaust which tried the patience of residents of a few towns I drove through. I wasn't sure if the Canadian Customs Officer was being funny when asked if I had had any work done on the Stag. If it was the case I would have fixed the exhaust and not caused us both hearing problems! It was a truly memorable journey. I know that if I had not visited Martin at British Classics before the trip the Stag could have returned on the back on a AAA truck so thanks to those guys and of course to my co-driver David Gray. He got home safe but didn't sleep well on the plane. I re-marked that I thought that was strange as he was able to fall asleep with the roof down going up the crooked roads to Yosemite. My concern as his head bobbed from side to side with each turn was that the cops would pull me over thinking I was transporting a dead body. This would reso-nate to anyone who has seen the movie "A Weekend At Bernies".

Thanks to Alex Gray

The glasses are half full! Father and Son take it easy in the Hard Rock Cafe

The Mighty Stag beside the Mighty Redwoods

The Delage Project - Note to Vito: this is not the living room !

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Understanding Timing .. By Pete Philips, President RichmondTriumph Register

(Reprint of article in Dec 2009 “The Vintage Triumph Register”)

If you have ridden a bike you understand most of what you need to know about the murky subject of ignition timing. Be-fore we go any farther you should forget everything you may have learned about timing; particularly the jargon. Timing nomenclature is as arcane as the lingo that goes with sailing.

You just intuitively know when you pedal a bike that you must push when the pedal is just past the top. If the pedal’s arc were a clock face the “push” would occur at 2:00 (AM or PM, it makes absolutely no difference.) If you are of normal in-tellect, and are reasonably sober, the time between the mental command, the synapse, and the “push” is miniscule. Push late and your foot chases the pedal; push too soon and your leg gets jammed by the rising pedal.

Now, think of the piston as the pedal, the connecting rod as the pedal arm and the crankshaft as the connecting shaft between pedal arms. Got it? Think of complete combustion as your “push” on the pedal. As with the bike efficiency comes at 2:00. That’s the sweet spot. After 2:00 leverage is lost and the stroke during which push can be exerted upon decreases. Simple huh?

Unlike the “push”, combustion is not instantaneous. This is very important and frequently unrealized. The pedal “push” begins with your brain’s synapse electrical impulse and is instantly transferred to your leg. Combustion, however, begins with a spark from the sparkplug and takes some time before the explosion is complete and you have combustion.

If the piston speed increases the piston can outrun the “push” of combustion. The spark going off at 1500 rpm may re-sult in the optimal 2:00 sweet spot but at 3,000 rpm the piston may be at 4:00 when the “push” occurs. As with the bike’s pedal, the piston is being chased down the bore when this is allowed to happen. Again, in the “chasing” leverage is com-promised and the period during which pressure can be effectively applied is short.

Enter “mechanical advance”.

By coupling the distributor’s advance plate (the platform to which your points were fastened before you installed the Per-tronixs device) to centrifugal weights, which move the plate as they swing outward, the spark can happen sooner as rpm’s go up. This action keeps the “push” in the sweet spot of 2:00. Problem solved.

Funny thing though, when an engine is under light load combustion time lengthens. This is the case when you are cruis-ing along. Unless something compensates for this the combustion (push) will be complete late; chasing the piston down the bore. Fortunately light load increases manifold vacuum. Harness that vacuum to pull the advance plate and you have compensated for the variable of load. This “vacuum advance” is abhorred by racers whose engines do not run at light load. For the rest of us vacuum advance is the key to crisp part throttle response and fuel efficiency.

Then there’s increasing combustion chamber temperature which decreases combustion time. Have you noticed you get “knock” on a hot afternoon when earlier you had none? Combustion is taking place too soon forcing against a rising pis-ton. This is akin to having your pedal foot jammed if you try to push on the pedal just before it reaches the top of its stroke. There’s no mechanical auto-fix for this one gen-tle reader. Throttle back and get a load of premium fuel which burns more slowly than regular grade.

Class adjourned.

Pete Philips President, Richmond Triumph Register

Richmond, Virginia With His TR4A in 2007

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Classified Ads - March 2010 BCTR is not responsible for any errors or omissions

More info in the website bctriumphregistry.com

1980 Triumph TR7 for Sale - $3,700- I have a 1980 Triumph TR7 convertible for sale. New struts, front springs and an inner tie rod end as well as new rear shocks. The roof is fairly new and all of the glass is perfect. The body has rust along the front fender wells and is starting to show on the rear fender wells. This car has just over 127,000 km. Asking $3,700. The car is in Saskatoon, Sk. I can be contacted at (306) 249-2081 or at [email protected]

1967 Triumph Herald 12/50 for Sale - $2,000 I have owned this car for the past ten years but have never attempted to restore it, having been satisfied with just keeping it running. A previous owner did a partial restoration and most of the significant pieces are there. I do not have time to work on it but it would not take much work to get it running again. looking for a Triumph enthusiast to give it a good home. I have removed the head because of a stuck valve. Call Chris at 604-240-0927 or via email at [email protected]

1961 Triumph TR3A for Sale - $18,900 Red on black. Paint, bodywork and interior completed about 10 years ago, wire wheels, heater, luggage rack, runs and drives well, any maintenance done as needed over the years. Brooklands windscreens (to be sold seperately) shown in picture, I have placed the windshield back on. Tonneau cover, collector plates, local car that has spent most of it's later life garaged. Call Bart at work cell 604-722-7985 or via email at [email protected]

1978 Triumph Spitfire for Sale $6,500- I am selling my 1978 Spitfire. I always wanted an old car to drive around on the weekends, but like a lot of people, I have come to realize that I do not have the time to enjoy or the patience to learn about maintaining an old car. The vehicle itself is very nice. The previous owner had rebuilt the engine, and did some work and repainted the body. The car runs very well, and the body and interior are in excellent shape, with very nice blue paint, and blue and black interior. The top is in good shape also. I have collector plates on the car (less than $300 a year for insurance). The engine is very strong, and starts up every time. Like all old cars, are a few things that don't work, but nothing that someone with some knowledge about vehicles could fix on their own. I am asking $6,500, but I will hear all offers. Call Marco @ 604-649-6016 or email [email protected]

Triumph Spitfire Workshop Manual for Sale - Hard covered original full service workshop manual from 1968. Came from England with my new Triumph Spitfire at that time. Excellent condition, this is not a copy! For the Spitfire, Herald and Vitesse—really unique binder—asking $125.00. Call Rob Barton, Langley at 604-534-6519 or email at [email protected]

Triumph Spitfire Parts for Sale - BCTR member & ABFM Debuting Restoration Award winner Dick Frankish, who has disassembled 28 Spitfires to obtain prime parts for the restoration of 5 trophy winning Spitfires, still has hundreds of good surplus parts for all Mk 3, Mk IV & 1500 models from 1966 to 1980, many of which are no longer available new. If you love Spitfires, you are welcome to visit his SPITFIRE HEAVEN, where you will see his three restored Spitfires and a mind boggling collection of parts from all models. At age 90, Dick will thoroughly enjoy sharing his expertise and enthusiasm with you regardless of whether you buy parts when you visit him. Phone Dick at 604 535 1944 or email [email protected]

TR3 / TR4 Wanted ! - TR3 / TR4 Wanted, must be in good, driveable condition. Please contact John at : [email protected] TR2 Jack Wanted! (and other miscellaneous stuff) - Help me to make my TR2 correct! I am looking for an early TR2 Jack and other assorted parts unique to the early long door TR2's. If you have an early parts car or left over parts from a long departed car, I would be happy to send my wish list! --Justin Please email: [email protected]

Did you ever own this 1976 TR6 - CF54309U- Hello fellow Triumph enthusiasts. I'm asking for help in pulling together the ownership lineage and history on my 1976 TR6. The Commission number is CF54309U and it's colour was Pimento Red (72) with a black interior (Trim 11). My BMIHT Certificate tells me the car's build date was March 10, 1976 and it was shipped to British Leyland Motors Canada Limited, Halifax on the vessel "Tosca" in May 1976. I think it was later shipped to BC for sale as a new car. I bought it in BC in 2008 and have been able to trace ownership back to 1991 with the help of previous owner Doug Chinnery who had the car for 15 years. I've love to hear from an owner or someone who knew the car and of course, to know where the car was sold new. Thank you.Ken Shaddock, Ontario, Canada email: [email protected]

Did you ever own this TR3a? TS/39825-L - It was built in England on Nov. 24, 1958 and shipped from the factory on Dec. 10 to Standard Motors on Seymour St. in Vancouver. Based on the fact that the front of the right chassis rail was crushed and filled with dirt & grass I assume it was rallied for the summer of 1959 before being sold to a UBC student from whom I purchased it in early January 1960. The car was originally red w/ black interior until it was retired in 1972. It languished in storage for 28 years until I could finally restore it in 2000. The chassis # is TS/39825-L, the engine # is TS/40508-E and the body # is 1014838. Contact me and I'll phone you to discuss. Ken Barron, 443 Ridge Place, Penticton BC, V2A 8N7 email [email protected], or phone 250.490.3012

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BCTR Meeting Minutes November 11, 2009

There were 23 members present at this meeting.

1. President’s Opening Remarks Our normal venue was not available and this meeting was held at Me & Ed’s. We were told that we would have a private area, but this section was also being used by other customers. An informal meeting took place and the following is a summary of some of the discussions which I was involved. There was a suggestion that we should consider a storage locker to keep old files and bind-ers; also some items like a tent could also be stored in this facility. Jeanette has been searching for a new venue and has a lead on Century House in Moody Park in New Westminster. The cost is $40 per meeting on Wednesday evening. It is not available for the months of July and August. There were suggestions that we could have a drive during these summer months to replace a meeting or drive to alternative sites to have a regular meeting. The club has a ballot box and who should keep it? There are some corporate concerns by BMW about our Logo which we may need to review. We will order 17 oz beer mugs to sell at events. There was a comment about the cost of dues and why do out of town members pay less. This could be discussed at future meet-ing. The elections will take place in January. The president’s term is for two years whereas the others are for one year.

2. Secretary Reports and Correspondence October minutes were circulated and they were accepted. Michael Bayrock submitted a package of correspondence which he has again done an excellent job in communicating with the senders.

3. Treasurer’s Report Barrie Puffer indicated that we are Ok with respect to the finances. We have another term deposit.

4. Membership Report Bob McDiarmid was busy collecting dues for next year membership at this meeting.

5. Editor’s Report Allan asked a few members to submit photographs and articles for the next edition.

6. Events Jeanette Puffer is collecting the monies for our January 16, 2010 annual banquet.

7. Next Meeting The next meeting will be December 9, 2009.

BCTR Meeting Minutes December 9, 2009

There were 23 members present

1. President’s Opening Remarks A new member, Dale McRoberts who has a 1980 TR7 and previously he had a TR4 was introduced by Jerry. Allan addressed BMW potential concern about our TR logo. Linda indicated that the beer mugs will not be ordered. Jeanette and Barrie have been advised by the community centre that our use of the current facility will continue to June. We will have to make alternate arrangements for July and August. For our July meeting we may have a drive; the August meeting may take place on the Sunday morning at ATDI. Both Barrie and Jeanette were thanked for their efforts on organizing our meeting’s venue. There was a discussion for donating funds or volunteering to assist the community centre. Ken Martin has stepped for-ward to review some of the old file boxes which are distributed throughout the club’s membership. No decision was made on the need for a storage locker. Nigel Mathews will be retiring by the end of this year. It is uncertain if he and his staff will be replaced.

2. Secretary Reports and Correspondence November minutes were circulated and they were accepted. Michael Bayrock was not present to present the correspondence.

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.. Continuation of December 9, 2009 3. Treasurer’s Report

Barrie Puffer explained how the funds are being held and distributed for ATDI.

4. Membership Report Bob McDiarmid stated that we have about one third of the members signed for next year.

5. Editor’s Report Allan was thanked for another excellent edition of the Newsletter. Another club’s newsletter was circulated to consider its format. Jerry suggested that the editor should select the format that meets the clubs needs.

6. Events Jeanette Puffer is collecting the monies for our January 16 2010 annual banquet and the numbers are approaching a full house. An invitation to Nigel Mathews and his wife will be offered to attend our banquet; Brian Thomlinson will be approached to make this offer.

Next Meeting: The next meeting will be January 13, 2010

BCTR Meeting Minutes January 13, 2010

There were 30 members present

1. President’s Opening Remarks Apparently Nigel Mathews will not be able to attend the annual banquet. He may attend the February meeting and update us on his activities. Ken Lee has two cars sitting in a field which caused some discussion. We have the hall up to the June meeting and then the Library in September. There was an election for the VP position. Brian Thomlinson and Larry Spouler offered to fill this position. Brian was elected. Jerry thanked both candidates. All other positions are unchanged. Linda Spouler offered to help with the secretary position when needed. Thank you Linda. Allan had some sample name badges. All in favour of the club getting these badges. There will be a reprint of the calendar at about $12 each.

2. Secretary Reports and Correspondence The December minutes were circulated and they were accepted. There was no new correspondence.

3. Treasurer’s Report Barrie Puffer spoke of the status of the finances and how we are covering the costs of the banquet.

4. Membership Report Bob McDiarmid stated that we have 75 paid up members.

5. Editor’s Report Allan Reich indicated that we need articles for the March edition.

6. Events Robin stated that the banquet starts at 6:30 with dinner at 7:30 pm at Cheers. There was some talk of the Boys Run. Denis Overholt indicated that there may be a car show at a senior centre in New Westminster on June 12. Larry gave an update on ATDI. The committee will meet at the end of the month. The website is up and going and Allan was thanked for a great job. It appears that it is all coming together.

7. Drives Brian Thomlinson is organizing an “Anything but Triumph” drive for March 14.

Next Meeting: The next meeting will be February 10, 2010

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BCTR EVENTS - March 2010 - AUGUST 2010

Trish McAuley DATE EVENT LOCATION

March 14 Don't Bring Your Triumph Rally Tim Hortons, Hwy 10 and 152nd St, Surrey 9:30 am

March 21 Pat O'Brien Rallye - 9:00AM Mission Springs parking lot, Oliver&Lougheed Hwy. Mission B.C.

March 31 Pub Night Blacksheep Pub&Grill, 23227 Dodgewood Ave, Maple Ridge, BC

April 4 Easter Parade New West Hyack Festival, Westminster Quay at 12:00 pm

April 4 Easter Parade Oakridge to Steveston - VCC April 9-11 Portland Swap Meet Portland Exposition Center, 2060 N Marine Drive, Portland OR

April 14 BCTR Monthly Meeting Eastburn Community Centre, 7435 Edmonds, Burnaby

April 24 LaConnor Tulip Daffodil Rallye Cascade Mall I-5 Exit 230, Washington

April 25 St Georges Day British Car Show LAMB - Fort Langley

April 28 Pub Night Wings Pub and Grill, 6879 Kingsway, Burnaby

Apr30-May2 Spring Thaw Classic Run www.classiccaradventures.com

May 12 BCTR Monthly Meeting Eastburn Community Centre, 7435 Edmonds, Burnaby

May 15-16 Firefit Canada “confirmed” Coquitlam Centre

May 21-22 All British Field Meet Van Dusen Gardens, Vancouver // Post-ABFM party at Brian Tomlinson's

May 26 Pub Night Walnut Grove Pub, 20470 88 Ave, Langley

May 29 Driving School Pitt Meadows Airport

May 29-30 Run to the Gorge 10th Annual Car Tour and Rally , Tacoma, WA

May 30 Sockeye Run and Show & Shine Steveston Community Centre - Richmond Lions Club

June 9 BCTR Monthly Meeting Eastburn Community Centre, 7435 Edmonds, Burnaby

Jun 11-13 Boys Run Vancouver Island June 19 Thornbridge Gardens Car Show 649 - 8th Avenue, New Westminster - see Denis Overholt

June 19 KMS Show and Shine Coquitlam June 20 Old Car Sunday in the Park Fraser River Regional Heritage Park, Mission, BC June 26 BC Highland Games Coquitlam June 30 Pub Night Bear Creek Pub&Grill, 13588 88th Ave, Surrey

Jul 10-11 New Westminster Show and Shine Columbia St, New Westminster

July 14 BCTR Monthly Meeting TBA

Jul 16-18 Historic Motor Races Mission

July 18 Minter Gardens Fraser Valley British Car Club

July 18 Brits on the Beach Ladysmith

July 24 Western Wash. All British Field Meet Bellevue, Washington

July 28 Pub Night Seymour's Pub, 720 Old Lillooet Road, N. Van (Holiday Inn )

Aug 6-7 ATDI Fort Langley

Aug 11 BCTR Monthly Meeting TBA

Aug 21 Rallye in the Valley(Okanagan Import Auto Show) Peachland

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3700 Gildan Wide-Stripe Block Pique sport shirt (12oz), 100% cotton, 3 wood-tone buttons. Available in Yellow/Navy, White/Red - Sizes S - XL $25.00

2010 ATDI Regalia All items available with Club logo or Standard Triumph logo.

All items from past flyers and BCTR website are still available.

Order by email: [email protected] or call 604.272.7250.

D600 Denim long sleeve shirt. 100% cotton button down collar, double yoke, sizes XS – 4XL $30.00

1003 Bella Ladies' Scoop Neck T. 9.7-oz, 100% cotton , Custom contoured fit, available in baby blue, chocolate, black and red, sizes S-

2XL (fits small – L=36, XL=38) $20.00

C120 Washed Bill cap 100% cotton, 6 panel construction , sweatband, pre-curved bill. Available in khaki, red, black, hunter green $15.00

ATDI Embroidered Logo

Documents

March 2010 issue - British Columbia Triumph Registry