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I missed two of our However, I can't think of a better place to enjoy some "Iate summer" September events (Drive-In Night and Polo Day) because of a car breakdown I suffered at the end of our vacation. I sunshine than in Florida. Therefore, Johnna and I, along with several got to drive back and forth from Atlanta to Hilton Head other GTA members are planning a trip to Sebring, Florida for the to Statesboro twice in 48 hours towing cars the whole Southeastern Regional Triumph Gathering on the 25 - 28 of this way. " " month. The event is hosted by the Central Florida Triumph Register I understand that both events were well attended and I and judging from the participation from the Florida clubs at the 1989 sure am sorry I missed those of you who were there. Regional in Savannah, this should be an exciting event. I know that I Catch you next time. Thanks Rob and Bitl for organizing will be looking forward to drivi~g my car on the famous Sebring Race those events. course and getting the opportunity to view Triumph cars in their The week before we left for our trip the last week of natural habitat. There is still time to attend if you have not yet sent August, we had some very violent evening storms, as you in your registration. More information follows in this newsletter. So, may recall. Lori got caught coming home in one of the let's caravan down to central Florida and see what all the talk is flash floods in the 250 and slid slideways into a curb. Lori was fine, but the suspension really suffered. For about. right now I am up to my nose in car fixing of my own. I am even sliding other people's projects further down the priority line, and I guess my E-Type will wait another month. Fall is great time to be driving our cars, so I suggest you do it. I hope you don't have to fix as many as I do at the moment. But all else aside, I'm looking very m~ lflruMIM1IP~lf forward to the Sebring regional and I make one last pitch for you to join us. Call me if you need info or a registration form. Beyond Sebring, october looks to be The Trumpet is the monthly newsletter publication of the Georgia quiet for the GTA. Let's have a strong showing at Pub Triumph Association, Inc. Editorial contributions, articles, (always Night and the tech session to discuss Sebring and other greatly appreciated), classifieds, advertisements, or any other matter possible upcoming events for the GTA. relating to the newsletter may be sent to the editor: Tom Horvat 768 Sir Charles Drive Fairburn, GA 30213 Neither the Trumpet nor the Georgia Triumph Association shall be held liable for any damages resulting from technical information presented in this magazine. This information is presented only for the interest of the readership. PUB NIGHT l'HE LONE STAR £AFE 7edS~: a'~~~ ocroom 13, 1990 BY HUGH MCt\LEEIl On October 13, 1990 the Georgia Triumph Association will be meeting at the Lone Star Cafe located at 652 North Jeff Davis Dr. in Fayetteville, Ga. CARBURRETOR REBUILDING (461 -1435). This place is great for a fun night out, dress is very October 20, 1990 casual, blue jeans and cowboy hats are acceptable. The salads and steaks .. '/ and lemon meringue pie are the best I've had in a while, and even though they don't have mixed drinks, the beer, wine coolers and margarltas should satisfy most tastes, but the night -will be made by the show bar. It takes place on the saeen behind the bar and then on the dance floor and then on An In depth look at SU and Stromberg carbs. the bar Itself, Of course the high point of the show is the appearance of the Find out how to rebuild them. Chicken Man. Prices range from $8.00 to $17.00 for your entree and Learn how to adjust them. they do accept cash and credit cards but no checks please. Now for the bad (ThIs will be a hands on experience) news, the Lone Star does not accept reservations, period. So it is strongly Bring a can of aerosal carbo cleaner. suggested that those who wish to join us plan on getting there around Bring your Triumph. 6:00- 6:30 to get a seat. Have a few beers, take in the sights, have dinner and wait for the show tho start at 8:00. It is definitely a do not miss THERE WILL BE A HAMBURGER COOKOUT AFTERWARDS! event. Where - 2501 Hidden Hills Dr., Marietta How to get there - Take 1-75 North from 1-285, To get to the Lone Star: Travel south on Ga. Hwy. 85 through Riverdale and Take a left at the second traffic light (Taco Bell on the left), into Fayetteville. Just before you pass Wendy's Hamburgers on the right After passing the Baptist church on the left take the next left and immediately before' you pass McDonald's on the left you turn left on Cajun Drive (pOOR SIGN) -WILL TRY TO PUT UP ORANGE TAPE Kathl Lane. If you get to the traffic light at Hwy. 92 you missed it. Go one OR BRITISH PENNANT block, and turn right at the stop sign. Travel 1 block and the main road '" At the first stop sign make a left on Debra turns left, at this point you bear to the right into the parking lot. The Lone Take the next left - Hidden Hills Dr. Star is the first building on the left and parking is just beyond the 2501 will be on the left side. restaurant on both sides of the main road. PHONE #'s - Day 497-6046 Night 963-8408 Day of the event 427 -4489 " ~.... 7ed up,," a'~ ~ a'1IUUU SEAT BELT INTERLOCKS AND NON-FUCTIONING STARTER MOTORS AND V.T.R. NATIONAL CONVENTION 1990 by Keith Milton SOLENOIDS The V.T.R. National was held Aug. 9 - 12, 1990 in Boulder, colorado, and was a great success! There were about 450 participants this year and 200 Triumphs in Boulder. The I'm sure you've heard the $xpression, things happen in threes. Well, one colorado club did a tremendous job in putting on this of our members had the starter motor to not function - no click from the event, and they are to be commended for a job well done! starter solenoid. A little trouble shooting over the telephone revealed no power to the solenoid. This should be an easy one except If It was the Driving to Boulder was a 2-day affair and passed quickly as did the miles. Bill He-nry drove his TR6, and I drove ignition switch it would be expensive and very time consuming (1974 1/2 the TR7. The drive was uneventful with no mechanical TR6). That was on Thursday afternoon and I would go over on Friday night problems! The TR's were driven at best speed (70 - to finish troubleshooting and possibly rigging a starter button TR3 style. 75mph) for 12 hours a day with intermittent speeds in Thursday night I was changing the points, setting the timing and putting In excess of 100 mph! Who says TR's aren't dependable? a higher voltage coil In my TR6. Just as the engine started It stopped dead. When we arrived, we saw several people ~ knew and also I checked the new coil but It was good. Then I realized that the radio had met some new friends. The event had all the usual stuff: lost its memory. When I turned the ignition switch everything lost power tours, autocross, concourse and awards banquet. I thi~ everyone had a great time, and the weather cooperated too. I could even hear the battery boiling - obviously a shorted starter motor. The headlights burned bright so I knew the battery was good. It was about As in the past and again this year, Mr. Ken Richardson was 10:30 and I didn't feel like changing the starter motor. I knew I could the special guest of the V.T.R. Mr. Richardson spent a drive my other TR so I dedided to wait until the next day. The next morning lot of time with the folks from Georgia. It was very , ~ interesting listening to his stories and so forth! We all I went out and tried to start my 1974 TR6 Which I had driven a week hope to see him again next year and are looking forward to before.