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1. S S VG CO er wv MONROE NC SEPT 11 Core MW HestorieDowntounMonroe tg amp ArtWalk PAGE 14 TRIUMPH TRIBUNE EVENTS amp OTHER NEWS 19th Annual TRIANGLE North Hills On Six Forks Road Raleigh NC Sponsored by NC MG Car Club North Hills amp Ray Price Triumph NORTH HILLS North Hills Raleigh s premier luxury desti nation for business leisure and everything in between North Hills At the corner of one of Raleigh North Carolina s main thoroughfares and the I 440 Beltlme lies North Hills a flourishing integrated mixed use development that 1s home to almost anything you can imagine Sophisticated living luxury hotel rooms class A office space green space movie complex and entertainment venues plus premier dining establishments high end boutiques nation al retail coffee shops and a 60 000 square foot gym North Hills 1s a destination in and of itself www northhillsraleigh com Shopping With almost 100 stores you ll find something for everyone at North Hills It s the areas most unique place for shopping and it s right here in Raleigh NC Dubbed Raleigh s version of Madison Ave nue by the News and Observer North Hills is home to more than 100 acres of retail bliss Here trend setting boutiques French antiques and inno vative toy stores mingle with grocery stores coffee a few steps 1n any direction Dining2. N Presidents Events amp eft Classifieds x Online Membership Calendar Membership Form N A yx TRIUMPH CLUB OF THE CAROLINAS E Bec VOLUME 34 ISSUE4 APRIL 2015 THE PRESIDENT S MESSAGE BY STEVE WARD SPRING IS FINALLY HERE and I could not be happier The weather has finally turned for the better and opportunities to get out the TR6 and do some driving are more frequent I must admit I will find excuses to get behind the wheel The GATHERING is just around the corner and by the time this issue reaches you it will be just over a week away Registrars John and Mary Long have been sending out weekly reports telling us where we stand on registrations and it appears that we are slightly ahead of last year s numbers and that bodes well for us having another stellar turnout So keep your fingers crossed for good weather that weekend Attached to this column is a photo taken to document the first official meeting of the TCOC s London Region Mary and I were in England the second week of March with a group of 9 students from Belmont Abbey College who are taking a course I am teaching this Spring on The English Foundations of American Law The lecture portion of the course was held in January and February and followed by a trip to London over Spring Break As many of you know Vernon Brannon spends a great deal of time in England and happened to be there at the same time we were and was ab
3. From light snacks to formal dining from hand made pretzels to porterhouse steaks North Hills has many restaurants to satisfy every taste 1n food Ray Price Tnumph was estab lished as a new Triumph dealer in 2010 That same year Tri RIC umph recognized us as the Best mara s New Dealer in the United TRIUMPH States Since then we have worked to maintain the outstand ing reputation that the Ray Price name has come to hold Through all our hard work and dedication we were recently named the Number One Mid Atlantic Dealer for 2012 We are located at 1126 S Saunders Street Ra leigh NC Contact us at 919 832 2261 Hotel Accommodations There are several hotels m the area including Hampton Inn LaQuinta Marriott Holiday Inn Comfort Suites and the Renaissance Hotel or the Hyatt House at North Hills Check with the hotels or internet for rates and availability DIRESTIONS From the West Travelling on I 40 toward Raleigh take Exit 289 Raleigh North Raleigh East Travel along this road to I 440 US 1 North toward Wake Forest Rocky Mount Wilson Con tinue on I 440 and take Exit 8B Six Forks Rd North Hills Merge onto Six Forks Rd The North Hills shopping area will be on your left Tum left at the light at the main entrance and follow the signs to registration From the East Travelling on US 64 exit onto 1 540 and follow directions below Travelling on 1 40 exit onto I 440 North East
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5. Cross iaterzection at Jackson Creek and coutinne 1 4 mile to the top of the and the farm is on the right Fat From Asheboro Take Hwy 49 to Old Farmer Rd At Farmer flashing light enm i gt 94 right onto Farmer Denton Rd Go to Beacher Chapel turn right onto Bescher 79 Chapel Rd Go about mile and the farm is on the left Look for Meet signs PAGE 12 TRIUMPH TRIBUNE EVENTS amp OTHER NEWS BRITISH MOTORCAR DAY City Hall Roswell Georgia Sunday May 4 2014 THIRTY FIRSTANNUAL BRITISH MOTORCAR DAY to Roswell for the PMCD 31st Anniversary Celebrating 50 years of the Sunbeam Tiger WELL SWELL m t 1 ac S OCIATION For More Information Call 404 273 9772 see www atlantabntishmotorcarday com Spectators are welcome and admitted Free http justbritish carnellm com wp content uploads 2014 04 BMCD pdf PAGE 13 TRIUMPH TRIBUNE EVENTS amp OTHER NEWS https www facebook com MeetMeDowntown Downtown Monroe Cruise in April s Feature Race cars April 10 May s Feature British cars and other Euro makes as well No charge just a fun get together May 8 Car Cruise m JUNE 12 JULY 10 AUG 14 MAY 8 70th Anniversar ERACE cars European cars Mustangs Motorcycles of V Day amp ArtWalk Presented by CHEVROLET CADILLAC Awards d T WAT by enar Ch rs E Ec
6. UTE June 16 19 2015 Note Banquet is Friday June 19 THE MEET Come join us in Chesapeake Bay Crab Country for the 2015 TRIUMPH REGISTER of AMERICA NATIONAL MEET Where Time historical events Tides drives along the Potomac River Patuxent River amp Chesapeake Bay and traditional Triumph events meet Welcome Picnic Fun Rally Poker Run Ladies Tour Self Guided Tours Early Morning Run Tech Sessions Auction and of course the MOST IMPORTANTLY MEETING OLD amp NEW FRIENDS THE HOTEL The Holiday Inn Conference Center and Marina is located on Back Creek Solomons Harbor The hotel has 276 rooms and 50 suites many with scenic views of the water The spacious patio pool and outside bar are located within the semicircular layout of the hotel It s a great scenic gathering area to spend time with friends Issac s is the onsite restaurant with a water view It is a wonderful venue for relaxing and touring the area The parking lot is huge so there will be plenty of room for trailers tow vehicles and your LBC The Mason Dixon TRA Committee welcomes all our Triumph friends to Solomons LOCATION Holiday Inn Conference Center and Marina 155 Holiday Drive Solomons Maryland 20688 HOTEL RESERVATIONS Are open now so don t wait Please call the hotel directly at 410 326 6311 Group Code TRO zero Le TR with a zero Group Rate 124 00 plus taxes Group Rate in effect June 14 20 2015 Website holidavi Sol QUESTI
7. and continue to exit 8B Six Forks North Hills Turn right at the top of the ramp onto Six Forks Road The North Hills shopping area will be on your left Turn left at the light at the main entrance and follow the signs to registration From 1 540 Exit at Six Forks Road turning toward Raleigh Remain on Six Forks Rd for approximately 5 miles until you see Lassiter Mill Rd on your right The North Hills shopping area will be on your right after Lassiter Mill Rd Tum right at the light at the main entrance and follow the signs to registration PAGE 15 TRIUMPH TRIBUNE EVENTS amp OTHER NEWS mur DS LEES n EO i SPRING MOUNTAIN TOUR MAY 21 24 HIGHLANDS NC ERDA OHNE TODIEDUER RSAMIEES av antikuna A INE ATLANTIE Owaa SOME OF THE BEST MOUNTAIN ROADS IN NORTH CAROLINA MAY 21 Thursday Afternoon Arrive at Highlands NC MAY 22 Friday All Day Tour Drive amp Lunch Routes TBD MAY 23 Saturday All Day Tour Drive amp Lunch Routes TBD MAY 24 Sunday Optional Short Tour Drive amp Return Home Each party is rasponsible for their Breakfast Lunch and Dinner Food locations and exact routes to be determined at a later date PARTICIPANTS ARE WELCOME TO JOIN THE TOUR FOR AN INDIVDUAL DAY ONLY HOST HOTEL 200 MAIN www 200main com 200 Main St Highlands NC 28741 866 526 8008 200 Main is filling up VERY QUICKLY for our Tour Weekend and there s only about 30 rooms of
8. 015 We are fortunate to have them close enough that we can get parts quickly when needed and in proximity for a comfortable drive Specific details for the event can be found on the Moss website but briefly it includes a cocktail party at the Keystone Truck and Tractor Museum on Friday night and a car show for British cars and Miatas at the Moss facility on Saturday I d really love to have a large turnout and show the rest of the folks what a great Club and cars we have Here is the plan We will drive up on Friday June 5 with three rally points e First group will leave from Charlotte at 9 AM We ll pick up the second group in Asheboro at about 9 30 and e Grab the last folks at a TBD point near Burlington NC at 12 30PM From there we ll drive up to Petersburg check into our hotel and get ready for the festivities In order to participate you MUST register your car with Moss 20 and register for cocktail party tickets at 20 per person if you are interested as well Everyone who registers before May 1 2015 will be entered into a drawing for a Moss 250 gift certificate By doing so Moss will get a good idea of how many people they need to prepare for And here is where I need your help I d also like to have an idea of how many might be interested in joining our merry band for the trip Please see me at the Gathering or send me an e mail at Ded32746 aol com I know we ll all have a great time If we can get a LAR
9. 78 Triumph Spitfire for sale Overdrive transmission rebuilt engine matching hardtop new interior seats and carpet custom made wood dashboard Weber carb brakes clutch etc We also have the original 4 speed 5 500 Call Neal De Hart in the evening at 704 947 9110 or Cell 704 277 5718 Herald Spitfire Engines for sale 1 ready to rebuild make offer Contact Brian Huneycutt at brian huneycutt carolinarefugee org for Information 3 amp 9 948 cc Herald engine Y18210HE Bilchrome block EMI Twin SU carbs 1143cc engine GD57553HE w Solex carb Complete with generator fuel pump starter Originally accompanied car Y15445L fucc engine serial illegible Complete with generator fuel pump starter 1147 Spitfire engine Four Herald 4 speed Transmissions Part 303709R three w bell housing part 306322 PAGE 20 TRIUMPH TRIBUNE CLASSIFIEDS amp ADVERTISEMENTS Wanted TR6 later model Type J overdrive transmission that is rebuildable or a TR6 parts car with a Type J overdrive transmission Please call or email Scott Huff at huff scott att net or 415 350 7059 Miscellaneous Parts and Accessories e Original brand NEW still in plastic wrap Haynes TR5 250 amp 6 Owner s Workshop Manual impossible to find USED ones sell for up to 800 Would let this one go for 800 e USED Haynes Triumph TR250 amp 6 Owners Workshop Manual all pages intact bought it new in the 70s Sel
10. ENTS amp OTHER NEWS Saturday April 25th 10am to Location Higgins Farm in Jackson Creek NC 2732 Bescher Chapel Rd Denton NC 27239 For more info contact Doug Higgins 336 689 8498 doughig northstate net What to look forward to 160 acre farm nestled in the Uwharric Mountain Range with a large field to park and admire cars 10 acre lake for fishing This is a free event hosted for the British Car Community To view the Oct 2012 meet search Youtube Uwharrie Mountains British Car Meet uud What to bring Your car a good attitude and a covered dish to share with the group Lunch will be served at 12 noon From GSO amp Take 1 95 South to Finch Farm Rd Exit Take left und go about 6 miles und make a left om Tabernacle Church Rd ri Follow this to the next stop sign Make a right then an immediate M left en Tabemack Church Ral und folkrw this to the next virp sign Hw Of Cross Hwy 64 then the road becomes Bescher Chapel Rd Follow this to the next stop clan Cross intersection at Jackson Creek and contime 1 4 of mile to the top of the hill and the farm is on the right From Winston Salem Take Hwy 52 South to Hwy 64 towards Asheboro After you Hwy 109 go smother 6 miles and look for Tabernacle Fire Station on the left Bescher Chapel Rd will be the second right From there follow the directions above Follow this to the next stop align
11. GE group not only will we make a spectacle of ourselves on the road there but I might be convinced to drive a chase vehicle with a trailer and tools in case anyone has an issue along the way If you are interested please take a minute to drop me a note Once I have some idea of numbers I ll see if I can arrange a group rate at a hotel a little further south than the one Moss is using so we could all leave around 2 or 3PM on Saturday and get home before dark Sound like fun Send me a note to let me know you are ALL IN as well I need a final count of participants by May 1 which is also the cutoff date for the Moss 250 gift card entry More details are available here www mossmotors com sitegraphics Motorfest info html TRIUMPH TRIBUNE EASTERN REGION NEWS BY PAUL MORRO The March meeting for the Eastern Band of The Triumph Tribe was the annual oyster roast at Marilyn and Paul s home It was well attended and went on till after midnight The driveway was awash in Triumphs almost looked like a small car show Two bushels of oysters were consumed along with many libations Gary and Sharon Brooks new TCOC members showed up and were duly indoctrinated into the club Mike and KT Brown previous Triumph camp followers finally took the plunge and joined TCOC as well Welcome to all of you Kelly Simonsen held court at the event and entertained all there with a hilarious story of a commute to work one day being an attractive blond in a sp
12. In Class and Best of Show Awards voting will be by registered participants Special Awards are also given such as The Chief of the Games Award Your registration fee of 30 includes Entrance of one 1 car in Show and free parking pass for car haulers Admission for one 1 to the Gallabrae Scottish Games additional discounted Games tickets may be purchased at pre registration only for 10 each For more information on the Games events please visit www gallabrae com There is no charge to attend the car show There is a 5 per vehicle parking fee for non show vehicles other than haulers Send questions to britishcarshow yahoo com Show Rules All show vehicles must register with the Car Show registration staff Registration packets will be issued at the registration desk on the day of the Show Registration is from 8 00 AM until Noon No registration after Noon All show cars must be driven onto the field under their own power Cars on the Show grounds must remain until 3 Show vehicles must be on the show field at the time of award presentation to receive an award jumph TR4 4A TR250 Classes maybe expanded or combined based on early registrations Three pre registered car are meeded to maintain a class please pre register to help your marque model clas to be represented PAGE 17 TRIUMPH TRIBUNE EVENTS amp OTHER NEWS TRA 2015 National Meet In Solomon s Island TIME TIDES Maryland X ETUN
13. ONS Email jctriumph yahoo com Phone Jack amp Carol Schmelyun 410 768 8913 OR Email rosenii vahoo com Phone Joel amp Gloria 410 775 7937 PAGE 18 TRIUMPH TRIBUNE CLASSIFIEDS amp ADVERTISEMENTS TCOC Regalia Store http www fourth gear Itd com Triumph Club of the Carolinas Triumph logos many others available Code CL025 OF 7 X lg lt a Code CLO18 If there is anything special you would like you can always contact me directly and we can quote it for you Ralph Jannelli Fourth Gear Ltd and enensad Transoont Available A Home Away From Home For Your British Car 45 Years of Experience Major amp Minor Repairs and Services inside Attended Storage 828 285 0224 www jackscars net for more information jackscars charter net Blowing Rock NC PAGE 19 TRIUMPH TRIBUNE CLASSIFIEDS amp ADVERTISEMENTS Editor s Note Ad holders will be contacted monthly to confirm that the listings are still needed and no changes required Contact Brian Huneycutt tribune triumphclub org with any updates CARS WANTED 50 280 SL Porsche 356 91 1 912 914 Alfa Romeo Other interesting European and Amencan Cars Generous Finders Fees Fast payment and pick up Steve s British Connection 630 553 9023 sbcinc aol com Wanted 1980 or 1981 TR8 in Tier2 Tier 3 condition as rated by Hagerty Insurance Call or email Eric Levitt 704 798 6901 Erictr6 ahoo com 19
14. almer Jim Cain Steve Ward and especially Chris Simonsen Your input and comments on the online process and can only help and improve it J O TC OC Please send them alone to me samsonr wildwoodnc com Happy New Year and looking forward to seeing you at The Gathering Reeve TECH TIPS One of our club members on the eTCOC alias recently inquired about vinyl top repair kits A few suggestions were offered but this one seemed the most promising I would try this one on the inside first though Tear Aid Repair Type B Vinyl Kit 9 95 Amazon Prime YouTube Video Review https www youtube com watch v gzT8Q7Jnoo Thanks to Dick Birch for the link If anyone in the club has tried this or a similar kit send me the details and the results to share with the club PAGE 24 TRIUMPH TRIBUNE Aprilg _ Triad Region dinner meeting 6 30PM at Out West in Kernersville WE Thus May7 Thus May7 7 Triad Region dinner meeting 6 3oPM at Cities Grill in Winston Salem Triad Region dinner meeting 6 30PM at Don Juan s in Kernersville TCOC Myrtle Beach Adventure hosted by Mel amp Steve Sun Description Details April 25 Uwharrie Mountains British Car Meet British Motor Car Day Roswell GA Downtown Monroe British Car Cruise In Thurs my 14 at Summit Point Motorsports Park Summit Point WV Sun http www kaskastner com Triangle British Classic amp Motorcycle Show Raleig
15. coc nc f https www facebook com triumphclubcarolinas We have a new Facebook page just for The show details as April approaches facebook com tcocgathering Our online presence here will help us to attract new members and more easily stay in touch with current members that have an active digital lifestyle 7 mo the Carolinas Photos Likes Events Triumph Club of the Carolinas shared a link Great news The 2014 VTR Convention photos are now available You can access them below in the low resolution versions If you would like to purchase full resolution imaqes which are needed for quality poster and canvas prints just email sales huneycutt photography com http 1drv ms 1vwumTm Photographers are Brian Huneycutt from Huneycutt Photography and Karnamrita Marvin VTR Public onedrive live com PAGE 10 TRIUMPH TRIBUNE EVENTS amp OTHER NEWS BRITISH BREAKFAST MONTHLY BRITISH CAR GATHERING 3RD SATURDAY S 8AM 10AM Wee MATTIE lt d u R 4 sae Gi E i a 24 k MATTIE S DINER 915 HAMILTON ST CHARLOTTE DRIVE YOUR BRITISH CLASSIC AND THE COFFEE IS ON US CARS PF 6 41 AT THE RALEIGH GRANDE RERESET O A N N N X N X NT 4840 GROVE BARTON RD RALEIGH NC 27613 Z EVERY THIRD SATURDAY OF EACH MONTH FROM 8 11 PAGE 11 TRIUMPH TRIBUNE EV
16. different types available IT S IMPERATIVETHAT YOU BOOK YOUR RO0M ASAP IF YOU WISH TO STAY THERE Cancellations made more than two weeks trom arrival date will result in a full retund A deposit of one night s stay is charged at time of reservation ALTERNATE HOTEL MITCHELL S LODGE www mitchellslodge com 264 Dillard Rd Highlands NC 28741 800 522 9874 Mitchall s Lodge has many raoms available for those that want a less expensive rate and is only a short distance from 200 Main in Highlands 15 off the rate for booking 3 months in advance 5 off for 3 consecutive nights ALTERNATE HOTEL SKYLINE LODGE www skylinc lodge com 470 Skyline Dr Highlands 28741 800 575 9546 Skyline Lodge has many rooms available for those that want a less expensive rate and is 3 8 miles from 200 Main in Highlands Further Accommodations Info can ba found at www highlandsinfo com Tour Info Rick Andreoli rick amp arocatlanta org Kevin Harper kevinharper1 gmail com PAGE 16 TRIUMPH TRIBUNE EVENTS amp OTHER NEWS prone bil Ley Caer Sasak Creve a horror 7th Annual Great Scot British Car Show Saturday May 23 2015 Furman University Greenville SC Featured Marque Jaguar c gt Please mark your calendars for an exciting and unique British Classic Car Show event on Saturday May 23 2015 All British cars and motorcycles are eligible Prizes to include First Second and Third Place
17. h slightly bent and two spare wheel hold downs Jerry Tucker 704 309 7119 nextgenpyro mail com PAGE 21 TRIUMPH TRIBUNE CLASSIFIEDS amp ADVERTISEMENTS For Sale TR3 body and cowling on frame only about 60 of frame good includes fenders and doors 300 or best offer must go ASAP Make an offer More photos or info Curt 704 564 7252 PAGE 22 TRIUMPH TRIBUNE CLASSIFIEDS amp ADVERTISEMENTS Too Many Toys one must go 1973 TR6 CF3516UO 19 500 00 A C Overdrive Roll Bar Twin Webers Stainless Exs Sys on amp on Call text or email for details Paul Morro 919 271 2674 morropaul3 aol com PAGE 23 TRIUMPH TRIBUNE ONLINE MEMBERSHIP NOW AVAILABLE We are into the 2015 Membership renewal cycle due by March 31 and reminder letters will be going out shortly to everyone who has not already renewed their membership You can renew using regular mail or you can now renew Online If you go to the website in the upper right hand corner of the home page the Join TCOC link will take you to page where you can either print the form to fill out and mail or you can go to the online form and complete the process Since all online transaction service providers have fees associated with their services the online option does cost a little more To help offset some part of this you are saving the cost of postage Thanks to Jon Keil Jeff Morgan Jamie P
18. h NC fff British Triangle British Classic Car amp Motorcycle Show Raleigh NC fff Car amp Motorcycle Show Raleigh NC Thurs 21 Spring Mountain Driving Tour Highlands Sun Great Scot British Car Show TRA 2015 National Meet Solomon s Island Maryland Fri 19 Welcome new members Robert Mike amp KT Brown Eastern Region Kevin amp Gillian Duffy Eastern Region Mark amp Cindy Wilson Charlotte Region Curt amp Tina Kennedy Charlotte Region Renew or Join the Triumph Club of the Carolinas today Renewal New Rejoining Name Significant Other Address City State Zip Code Car Information for Membership Directory if applicable For Membership Send form and check to Year Make Model TCOC c o Reeve Samson 5129 Gatewood Drive Pe Durham NC 27712 2 Check should be payable to Triumph Club of the Carolinas 4 Home Phone Work Cell Phone E mail address 2 E mail address If you have supplied an email addresses you will be added to eTCOC yahoogroups com the private electronic mailing list of the TCOC VTR member Yes No _ TRA member Yes No Other British Car Clubs Qty Price Ea Total _ Window Decal white with blue club logo 2 50 One free w new membership _ NEW MEMBERSHIP DUES RENEWALS 25 00 NEW MEMBERSHIP DUES IF AFTER JULY 1 15 00 DISCOUNT IS NOT APPLICIBLE TO RENEWALS REJOINS TOTAL DUE Please make your check payable to Triumph
19. im and Lester carefully ensuring that all the push rods were centered on the back end of each rocker arm As the engine cooled down for adjusting the valve clearance Frank proceeded to determine a good place to install the USB port that would allow for quick and easy access The team provided suggestions to Frank and joined in many good discussions concerning events they had attended and status of their cars Since it was noon by now the team agreed to have pizza for lunch An extra large 3 topping pizza was ordered from Papa Johns and it arrived very quickly After lunch we determined that the engine had cooled enough to adjust the valve clearance We pulled the spark plugs to make it easier to turn the engine As Frank turned over the engine using the bolt on the new front damper the rest of the team watched the valves to advise when each valve was fully opened Bob then adjusted each valve We used the rule of 9 to determine which valve should be adjusted based on which valve was fully open example adjust valve 7 when valve 2 is fully open continued PAGE 8 TRIUMPH TRIBUNE TCOC REPRESENTATION Since it was getting late in the afternoon several members of the team had to leave Frank Mario and Bob continued to work on installing the USB port We made a bracket to mount the USB under the dash and decided to push the wires through the dash beside the large main cable harness Mario soldered in an in line fuse
20. in the power wire and we connected that to the starter solenoid Since I always turn the power off at the negative battery pole when the car is not running there will be no power drain since we did not wire it to switched power After we got the USB port bolted on and the wires connected Frank plugged in his Smart phone and it worked great USB port installed under dash near the add on heater control knob TRIUMPH TRIBUNE TCOC LIKE US ON FACEBOOK Gathering too Look for more content and FOLLOWING FOLLOWERS 127 12 Tweets Tweets amp replies Triumph Club Triumph Club Hello Twitter 4myfirstl weet Our work here will not replace the newsletter or the communications from our regional VP s it will only enhance it You can easily share pictures of your cars events and other happenings For any questions contact our social media coordinator Karnam Marvin on 4 5 Karnamrita outlook com mee Organization Timeline About PEOPLE gt 36 likes ABOUT gt Founded in 1983 the Triumph Club of the Carolinas provides a wonderful opportunity for members to experience the pleasure of owning a British car http www triumphclub org PHOTOS gt The Triumph Club of the Carolinas is now active on both Twitter and Facebook If you re on either of these social media outlets please like us follow us and join in the conversation https twitter com t
21. l for 100 NOTE there are digital reprints of these manuals out there for sale Mine are original e Complete copy of the TRAA spare parts list including drawings Part number 514837 Triumph Sports Car 20 TR4a commission number CT500001 and future Stanpart Spare Parts Catalogue first edition 25 The following parts are as a package for 100 e New Miscellaneous parts for Triumph TR4a TR250 TR6 including New OEM paper oil filter two new OEM air filters fingerprints visible in metal 3 British Leyland Part number WF000508 C amp washers 2 TRF Girling P N 88 519731 SP 2489 1 Disc Brake Kit one axle set 1 P N 88 069537 Washer 1 CDSE Stromberg Carburetors Gasket Set made in England 4 P N 88 058258 C7Clamp 4 P N 88 510809 British Leyland Shim Damping for disc brakes 1 P N 130890 muffler clamp 1 British Leyland P N 88 132465 Washer 1 Lockheed KL 71540 Clutch Slave Repair kit 1 Girling SP 2589 1 Disc Brake Kit for one axles set 1 P N 149450 Bracket 1 Lucas P N 083192 TR Rectifier 1 British Leyland 18G 8068 Rear wheel slave cylinder kit 1 Oil Seal P N 140337 RTPA 525 1 Niehoff WA 25 condenser 1 P N 88 14756 Oil Seal 4 faux knockoff spinners fasten by set screw for wheels e Included in the above package are some used miscellaneous parts including taillight lens LH under dash crash panel battery hold down parking brake handle wood wheel spinner knockoff tool Also lug wrenc
22. le to join our group one evening for Fish and Chips Of course a meal of this kind would not be complete without a pint or two and in honor of the occasion and to mark it as an official TCOC event we had Spitfire Ale Everyone thoroughly enjoyed the evening Since our return the campus has been buzzing about our trip and I have been approached by several students asking if a trip is planned for 2016 So hopefully this time next year we will have a report of the second meeting of the London Region Though my comments above are somewhat tongue in cheek about a London Region I thought it might be fun to set up some criteria for establishing temporary Regions outside of our two state area Here are the requirements I have come up with 1 There must be members from at least 2 separate membership numbers present 2 The meeting must be held outside North and South Carolina 3 A photo must be taken to document the meeting 4 British Beer must be consumed 5 A British theme must be represented Here it was the Norfolk Arms Pub on Leigh Street in London in the background but a Triumph in the photo or holding a Union Jack Flag or British Beer would qualify I thought this might be a fun way to report about our travels and grow our club beyond the borders of our two states Let me close by urging everyone to take advantage of the beautiful Spring weather and get out and drive your car And of course it goes wi
23. lobby at 6 30pm OTHER APRIL EVENT April 25th Higgins Farm 10 00am 6 00pm Bring your favorite dish to share with the group In closing please keep Gary and Judy Edwards in your prayers as Gary is recovering from recent surgery Rest up and get ready for the BIG EVENT and until then dont forget to have some FUN Mel PAGE 7 TRIUMPH TRIBUNE TCOC REPRESENTATION Eastern Region Tech Session Review Bob Suchy On Saturday April 4 2015 a Pre Gathering Tech Session was held at the garage of Bob Suchy Attendees were Lester Staub Jim Cain Mario de Aranzeta Steve Barber arrived in his TR4A Frank Suchy and Bob Suchy The only Triumph work identified to be done was on Bob Suchy s TR3 This included re torqueing the head bolts and then re adjusting the valve clearance following the recent engine rebuild In addition Frank planned to install a USB port under the dash for using GPS on his Smart phone without using the phone s battery We started the TR3 and let it fully warm up We then removed the valve cover and the rocker arm assembly We torqued the head bolts to 103 foot pounds following the sequence shown in the service manual Frank Lester and Jim all got to pull on the torque Frank Suchy wrench The 103 ft pounds takes quite a bit of Tighening down the strength to pull We then replaced the rocker rocker assembly assembly and torqued those 4 nuts to 26 pounds per the manual while J
24. orts car That is all can say about that in a G rated journal MEL er aT x D 4 49 p uu Qu L R Linda Cain Harriet Barber Bob Suchy at table Reeve Samson Gary amp Sharon Brooks Rick Scott amp Steve Barber far back Bob amp Trish Miller Carmela Samson PEL Q s PEL Pala Wie tc ean Later that month we had a small Triumph related tech session and ld removed the radiator and drivers NE seat from the TVR 280i that we are ill refurbishing for Wheels 4 Hope 22 We welded and repaired the bottom seat frame The previous broken weld and repair can only be described as hamfisted a term read in a Triumph restoration manual The seat back was sent to an upholstery shop for repair and the radiator was dropped off at North Raleigh Radiator Woody the proprietor of North Raleigh Radiator called me about a week later to come and look at the dismantled radiator He pointed out that the core was oversize but the upper and lower tanks were not He stated he could fill in the difference between the tanks and cores but If die before this is done don t want anyone to think made this thing letting me bring in all the semi obscure radiators come across He ended our conversation by stating this unit is one hell of a heat exchanger continued TRIUMPH TRIBUNE EASTERN REGION NEWS BY PAUL MORRO called another new member Kevin Duff
25. thout saying to KEEP YOUR TOPS DOWNI See you in Dobson TRIUMPH RIBUNE TCOC OFFICERS President Steve Ward Regional Vice Presidents Charlotte Gordon Dedrick Eastern Paul Morro Triad Melody Nance Communications Promotions Chair Karnam Marvin Membership Chair Reeve Samson Treasurer John Walls Historian Secretary Jack McGahey Publications Editor Brian Huneycutt Web Mechanic Chris Simonsen Club Of The Carolinas Cover photo MG T s at the Gathering April 2014 by Brian Huneycutt PAGE 3 TRIUMPH TRIBUNE CHARLOTTE REGION NEWS BY GORDON DEDRICK The Bradford pear trees are blooming I m beginning to see pollen on the top of my car and I have had to mow the lawn once already That can only mean ONE THING IT S TIME FOR THE GATHERING I for one am more than ready for some extended seat time and touring around Charlotte and Dobson in the TR By the time you read this the Charlotte group will have held their first Tech Session and drive hosted by George Lafave on Saturday March 28 Earlier this month we enjoyed another great meal together at Pike s Soda Shop Thanks to Scott Huff for detailed parking instructions NOW WHO IS READY FOR A REAL ROAD TRIP I want to take some time this month to reach out to all our members and invite them to participate in a TCOC Road Trip to the Moss Motorfest at their East Coast facility in Petersburg VA on June 6 2
26. use in Kernersville at 6 30pm I hope to see everyone there We are now only 3 weeks away from The Gathering I just want to thank everyone again who signed up for parking duties Your help is always appreciated Here are your parking time reminders 7 30am 9 30am 9 30am 11 30am Daryl Siefert Austin Healey Daryl Siefert Austin Healey Jeff Webber Austin Healey Laura Nance Austin Healey Ron Hassell Jaguar Richard King Jaguar Jim Saunders Jaguar Jim Haley MG Dick Birch MG Roger Dellinger MG Louis Ezzelle MG Eric Henningsen Triumph Steve Nance Triumph Steve Lail Triumph Robert Pedro Triumph Carl Davidson Triumph Jeff Webber Triumph Charlie Cook Morgan Lotus TVR Mike Alford Morgan Lotus TVR LADIES don t forget Harvest Grill on Friday April 17th We will meet in the lobby at 6 30pm Please let Jan Cook know if you want to join us limited seating TRiad Table We will have a pot luck picnic by the stream in front of the winery on Saturday April 18th Lori has emailed everyone the sign up sheet so please be sure to email her and let her know what you would like to bring and she will add it to the list Please bring your contribution for the table by 11 15am at the latest as we will begin eating at 11 30am Steve and I will be eating at the Cody Creek Restaurant on Saturday April 18th Please let me know on Friday if you are interested in joining us so can make reservations on Saturday morning We will be meeting in the
27. y to welcome him to the club It turned out he lived about a mile away Later that week he dropped by to show off his sweet Java Green 1976 TR6 and showed me a brand new pair of SU carbs in the trunk that he wanted to install later this year Sounds like another tech session Bob Suchy will be hosting a Pre Gathering tech session for anyone wanting to tweak their cars before the pilgrimage to Dobson Jeff Morgan and plan to refit the heat exchanger to the TVR The April meeting will be The Gathering see you there May Chris and Kelly Simonsen plan to host and inaugurate their new GARAGE June Rick Scott is opening up his ranch in Durham for tech session and K camaraderie Details to follow BTW if any Eastern Region member is not on my group email and wishes to be please let me know Thanks Paul Morro 919 271 2674 Harriet Barber Linda Cain 2 neighbors Bob Suchy at the Oyster Roast Chris Simonsen on oyster duty 2nd from left Jeff Morgan far right TRIUMPH TRIBUNE HAPPY SPRING THANKS to everyone that made it out to our March Dinner at Don Juan s despite the sleet Ten of us enjoyed a fun evening catching up and discussing upcoming events As it turned out the odds were in my favor and I had the winning ticket in our monthly gift card drawing CONGRATULATIONS to Me Winner of a Panera Gift Card Our next dinner will be on Thursday April oth at Out West Steakho
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