THE BULLETIN the MONTHLY MAGAZINE of the MORGAN THREE-WHEELER CLUB Affiliated to the ACU and MSA: Non-Territorial CLUB WEBSITE
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6 Nov: Brooklands group meeting at New Inn, Send, Surrey. 6 Nov: East Anglia Group meeting, The Bull Woolpit. 12.00 Noon. 13 Nov: Y.N.D. group meeting, Carbrook hall S9 2FJ. 13 Nov: Far Far South West, Film show, Three Mile Stones, Truro, 19.00hrs. 14 Nov: West Mids group meeting, Fruiterers Arms, Ombersley, 20.00hrs. 14 Nov: North West Group, Lunch at The Smoker, A556, Plumley, WA16 0TY. 14 Nov: Far Far South West Group, Drive it run from London Inn Summercourt to St Breward for lunch. Start 10.00hrs. 15 Nov: Lancs Lakes Sub-group, Anniversary/pre-Christmas meal. Royal Oak, Garstang 19.00hrs. 20 Nov: Far South West group meeting, The Huntsman. 20 Nov: East Anglia Group meeting, Hare Arms, Stow Bardulph, 20.00hrs. 21 Nov: East Mids Group meeting, Royal Oak, Brandon. 20.00hrs. 22 Nov: South West Group meeting, The Crossways Inn, West Huntspill A38. 27 Nov: Y.N.D. Group meetingReindeer Inn, WR4 4RL. 28 Nov: West Mids Group meeting, Clent Club, 20.00hrs. 30 Nov: Oxford Sub-group meeting, The Star Inn , Stanton St Joseph, 20.00hrs. 30 Nov: North West group meeting, The Whipping Stocks, Over Peover, 20.00hrs.
Very important announcement
The Night Trial will now take place on the night of Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd December and NOT as previously stated the 10th & 11th November. This is because the ACU do not allow competitions on Remembrance Sunday! NIGHT TRIAL 1st & 2nd DECEMBER
Contents. Page; 17 MTWC Challenge 38 American revue of 3 From the Editor 18 JAP spares 5 speeder 4 The Chairman 22 Mogspares 39 Regalia 5 Stolen JAP 23 Double nipple 41 Christmas cards 6 AGM Resume syndrome 45 Is your dizzy 9 Letter from DfT 24 Mille Miglia report showing its age? 10 AF 2622 25 Floggery 47 Al Moss RIP 12 Eric Walpole RIP 26 Dear John letters 14 Notice board 30 Group reports 15 Comp notes
Cover picture: Sarah Duffins wonderful 1912 De-Luxe which celebrates its one hundredth birthday this year. Surely one of the most original Morgans in the Club.
2 VOL 67 November 2012 No 11 THE BULLETIN THE MONTHLY MAGAZINE OF THE MORGAN THREE-WHEELER CLUB Affiliated to the ACU and MSA: non-territorial CLUB WEBSITE www.mtwc.co.uk
Well, that‟s another AGM as the local press out of the way and the From the Editor. photographer. For such a important decisions all made. Hopefully small island, here on the IOW there are a everyone is happy that the Club is surprisingly large number of interesting old maintaining its true course and fulfilling all cars about. Rarely do I go out without a of our expectations. Brian Stevens and Andy cheery wave from some like-minded soul. Brown drove up from the Isle of Wight. By chance whilst looking in „Morgan Three- I was recently taken to task by a long- Wheelers‟ on e-Bay, I came across fridge standing member, accusing me of filling the magnets with a full frontal of my Super Bulletin with racing and competition Sports, as well as clocks with the same material, and using the colour pages for image. So friends Christmas presents are photos of racing Mogs, all of which I was sorted! informed „are of no interest whatsoever to I was concerned to hear from member Brian the majority of members.‟ Instead, it was Courage about DfT Directive 2006/126/EC suggested, I should be using the „wasted‟ which states that from January, all new pages for interesting articles about ordinary drivers of motorcycles and three-wheelers Morgans. Now far be it for me to take sides, will have to be over 24 years old and pass a but I have to use what is sent to me, and both full (£500) motorcycle course/test! This has the Club photographers and the competition already been agreed upon, which appears to guys send me the most material. If I am bode ill for our junior members and will not guilty of anything, it is of using what is sent help anyone in handling a three-wheeled car. to me. I point out that the Club pay extra for I cannot understand why the FBHVC did not the colour pages, so it is not good practice to pick up on this as it has been around since use those pages for fill in script when there 2009. [email protected] is the are good pictures available. However, I do guy to talk to and I have already started the need your input to ensure that the content is ball rolling. Quite how the EU Civil Servants to everyone‟s liking. It is not „my‟ magazine. reconcile someone learning to ride a 125 cc I got my photograph in the local paper the motorcycle, passing a test on said machine, other week. I attended the VMCC meeting in and then being experienced enough to drive a Newport town centre on a Saturday morning. new 5 Speeder is totally beyond my Lots of wonderful bikes, some of which even comprehension. If it was to cover those I had never seen before, and two that I had ghastly contraptions with Rover V-eights never heard of! There were 3 three-wheelers coupled to a motorcycle type tricycle, I can present, but one was a BSA so maybe well understand the Government‟s concerns. doesn‟t count! I jest, for it was a very nice However, our Mogs, BSA,s, Reliants, Isettas twin which I‟m sure has been on some of our Bonds etc; are far removed from such runs. The guy who took the photo was devices. As our „Historic Vehicles‟ pay no interested in the editorial trike, and after tax, perhaps we no longer count with asking about it and me, he introduced himself legislators who don't need common sense.
3 Hon Chairman - on Safari
Brian Clutterbuck
Perhaps one of the easiest ways to get enough to fit into the car tool kit and though noticed, other than driving your Morgan, is out of production now, can still be bought wearing something different. Recently, second hand on the Internet. There was driving into our nearest town, I spotted club another similar device marketed by “Lenck”. member Michael Staines in the full Highland Renewing my Tax disc online a mention was regalia. Michael, who has no Scots blood made that it is no longer an offence to not whatsoever, reckons that this is the supreme display a current licence. (Perhaps because universal outfit suitable for weddings, of number plate recognition systems and an funerals etc. Whilst there should be no inability to get one through the post in less problems in the three-wheeler it could be a than five days). The latest spate of European little draughty on Michael‟s beloved Brough Law that impacts on vehicles, including Superiors. ours, is likely to cause much more angst than Alessandro Natali, in Italy, is a member of that which has stemmed from the MoT the Kursaal Car Club and has recently been exemptions. Roadworthiness Testing visited by members from the South West Directive (2009/40/EC), following a Group in their three-wheelers. A splendid consultation in 2010, is to be replaced with a achievement. You might recall I mentioned new regulation. Reference is made to that in the 20‟s, the Kursaal or “Cure Hall” “Technical Characteristics”, though this is Spa in Southend, had a Blackburne Aero that not defined. However, vehicles of historic was used for holiday photographs. One of interest are and amongst the definition, the intrepid travellers on return did 485 changes to main components such as brakes miles in 16 hours through some atrocious and suspension are not allowed. So what weather. Each car covered over 4,000 miles about hydraulic brakes and soft suspension on the trip. A feat to more than emulate the 5 then? speeders Coast to Coast across the USA? Changes to driving licence criteria have also I recently had to replace a frayed inner cable been made. Whilst the minimum age for a to the air slide and used one that I had four-wheel licence is still 17 that for a three- purchased from “Wilkinsons”, a store in the wheeler is now 24. The chances of pressure UK. This was the usual Bowden stranded groups getting these laws changed are slim. wire but was galvanised steel which I was Unless they are stopped at the Directive somewhat dubious about as to its soldering stage we end up with a completely new capabilities. It proved to be no problem but Regulation which is binding throughout all what I couldn‟t do was to find my large EC countries. electric soldering iron and my gas blowlamp These matters will be dealt with at the next needed a new cylinder. In the early 60‟s we CCM. used to use a self pressurising methylated The AGM weekend was a success thanks spirit blowlamp called a “Valtock” lamp. I largely to Richard Atherton setting the scene had totally forgotten how good these were on the Saturday evening and Michael for making up cables. The old meths had Joseph‟s Spares Fair during the day. The corroded the chromed brass but it soon AGM itself was in grave danger of only cleaned up and the pencil flame easily taking an hour but by dint of “any other soldered the nipples on the cable ends business” was successfully extended until perfectly. These blowlamps were small midday and lunch.
4 Stolen JAP in NZ I'm a member of the Club, with a 1929 Aero UV 8655, brought here from UK in 1985. I've been in the process of buying a replica dog-ear motor, built by Chris North, who has in the past offered JAP engine & other reproduction parts through the Bulletin. He has made, I think, three of these dog-ear engines. Sometime in the first week of August my motor was stolen from a smallholding near Auckland. The police are involved, but so far we have no clues or suspects. About ten years back a group of three friends borrowed quite a few parts from my car, then dismantled, to help with re-builds based on parts they already had. George Dyson, a foundry -man, made many castings, and so one of Chris North's replica engines, based on the 1926 LTOW 'dog-ear' as fitted to Morgan Aeros from '26 to '29, came to George, and he gathered other parts to build a Super Aero. George's project never went ahead, and so we agreed that the engine would come to my car. Only a few Aeros are in New Zealand, they all have engines, all the people know each other through our Morgan Club here & in UK, so the likelihood that the engine was taken by someone from here who knew exactly what it was built for is slim. The aluminium rocker covers were left in the place the motor was lifted from, suggesting the thief didn't recognise them. There's a dreadful possibility the motor will be sold for scrap, fetching perhaps 20 pounds. A slim chance that it will appear in the UK or elsewhere if the thief targets Morgan owners. I attach pics of the motor which had sat uncovered for ten years, exactly as in the pics, in the position from which it was stolen. The front cover has no engine number, but some faint casting number impressions that carried through the copy casting here, just visible in the close pic. I'm not sure if the front cover is correct for the dog-ear. Richard Hudson NZ 09 235 1229
5 Resume of the 67th Annual were almost £60000 at the end of the General Meeting 2011/12 financial year. As there had been no of The Morgan Three-Wheeler subscription increases in recent years and Club Ltd expenses were likely to rise in 2012/13 the held at the Abbey Hotel, Great Malvern, on meeting agreed by a majority vote that there Sunday 30th September 2012 should be an increase of £2.00 for all Full and Associate members. The meeting opened at 10.00 am, with 86 Election of Directors, Officers etc. Full and Associate member members signing There were two very important vacancies to on. fill this year. Steve Uprichard has been In attendance were overseas members Geoff maintaining the Club website since Ian Dykes and Lennart Nilsson from Sweden, Parkinson resigned as Website Manager, and Brian Pollock and Chris Towner from the is willing to continue. USA, and Gernot Schwab from Germany. Eric Bayley has volunteered to take over as Over-the-water member Andy Brown had Membership Secretary following Maria driven up from the Isle of Wight in his Super Parkinson‟s resignation; he began his first Sports. stint in that role a mere 46 years ago. Apologies for absence had been given by There were no other nominations and they Martin Bayliss, Brian Betts, John Blower, were unanimously elected. Martin Brown, Gordon Button, John The hard work put in by the Parkinsons while Chatwin, Alan Crouch, Chris Dickson, John they were in Office was commended and Evans, Dave Farrow, Doug Forbes, Alistair warmly applauded. Hibbert, Pat Jeal, Andrew Morison, Simon The three Directors and all the other Club Rayfield, Hildegard Schwab, Charles Smith, Officers were willing to continue, and as Dan Smith, Nick Taylor, John Thomas, Bill there were no other nominations all were re- Wallbank, John Wandless, and Dave Young. elected. Preliminaries Spares Fair President Alan Lazenbury opened the Michael Joseph‟s marshals did a great job in proceedings by saying that the spirit shown preventing members from entering the by those who were at the Dinner on the Spares Fair before the 10.00 am opening previous evening was the best he had ever time; this allowed stall-holders to set out experienced their tables without interruption. Paul Baker Chairman Brian Clutterbuck, no longer and Chuck Berry had a very successful Bring wearing his school cap, jacket, short trousers & Buy table which contributed £170.90 and evacuation card, welcomed everyone to towards the costs of holding the AGM the meeting, and thanked the organisers, weekend. Richard and Penny Atherton for the splendid Raffle Saturday evening‟s activities. Despite the current economic climate, and Financial the difficulties of selling tickets while the The accounts to the 31st May 2012, were entertainment was taking place, Rose Hoar adopted; they show that the Club is and her helpers raised £461 towards the financially sound. weekend‟s costs. Subscriptions MoT testing Although a financial forecast for 2012/13 Some members had concerns about the anticipated a healthy surplus on the main possible attitude of Insurers to the Club activities, and although the bank roadworthiness of old vehicles now that there balances excluding, those of Mogspares, the is no longer a legal requirement for Competition Section, and the Leavens Fund, compulsory testing of vehicles made before
6 1960. The George Evans Trophy: The member The DVLA has already changed its mind using a 2-speeder to the greatest effect on the once, and has agreed that voluntary tests will road: Brian Clutterbuck be available. The Clarrie Coombes Helping Hand Award: After considerable discussion, the meeting The member giving the most assistance to decided to refer to the next CCM for action. a other members in the year: Andrew Messent proposal from Dan Smith that the Club The Michelle Pearson Shield: The young lobbies the FBHVC, VOSA and the DfT to person under 25 who uses and drives a three- reinstate a simplified and appropriate wheeler Morgan: Robert Carter compulsory test for pre-1960 vehicles The Chairman’s Award: The Club Officer Used Parts who has carried out his duties efficiently and In the absence of David Browne, the UPER correctly throughout the year, and uses his Officer, it was agreed that consideration of a Morgan to great purpose: Pete Thompson proposal from Tim Cameron, that the Used The Editor’s Awards: The most meritorious Parts Exchange Register be modified to contribution to The Bulletin during the year: allow members who have nothing to Technical: Nev Lear General: Robin Rew exchange to benefit from the scheme through The Peggy Rowell Trophy: The lady purchasing, should be deferred to allow him travelling the furthest distance to the Club to contribute to the discussion. Dinner in a Morgan three-wheeler: Eileen Closure of the meeting Cook In closing the meeting Brian Clutterbuck The George Rowell Trophy: The person thanked Richard and Penny Atherton for driving the furthest distance to the AGM in a organising the very enjoyable Dinner & Morgan three-wheeler: Pete and Ron Entertainment on the Saturday evening, and Clements those who had assisted with the raffle at the The Opening Run Concours Awards Dinner, and the Bring and Buy table at the The Wembley Trophy (2 speeder) Spares Fair.. MV 2277 (1932 Super Aero) Date of next CCM. Sunday 25th November Martin Honeychurch at the Village Hall, Upper Tadmarton, The Harrow Trophy (3 speeder) AOP 9 Oxfordshire. (1935 Super Sports) Steve Lister Date of Opening Run 2013 - to be decided. The Malvern Trophy (F-Type) Date of AGM weekend in 2013 - to be WN 7078 (1934 F4) Phil Bridge decided. The Chairman then closed the meeting at 12 The AGM Concours Awards noon. 2 speeder - BS 9687 (1927 Aero) Pete D G Plater (Club Secretary) Thompson 3 speeder AOP 9 (1935 Super Sports) Jim The 2012 Awards Baker The Esprit de Corps Award: In recognition F type - JL 3545 (1934 F4) Nev Lear of the generosity of spirit that permeated the 5 speeder - X28 MOG Barrie Lowe Leavens‟ membership of the MTWC: The Best overall - DS 7781 1923 Aero) Martyn whole of the Mogspares Team Webb The Beatrice Willis Shield: A lady, for the R.A.C.E Trophy * - FD 8573 (1934 Super hard work and effort that she puts into the Sports) Pete Clements Club: Sue Rew on behalf of all the ladies * (Regular Agm Concours Entrant) who work in the kitchen during the CCMs Group Enthusiasts awards on page 16. Ed... The Doris Budd Trophy: The most enthusiastic lady member: Ann Harfield
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8 This is the reply that the Editor received minimum age of 24 will apply to the motorcycle in regard to the new regulations regarding categories, which will include motor tricycles, and Junior Members having to be 24 before those obtaining their first licence after 19 January obtaining a licence to drive three-wheelers. 2013 will be subject to the new rules. I understand that this will cause disappointment for
young drivers in requiring a higher minimum age Dear Mr Chatwin than is currently the case, and I can see that this Thank you for your letter about drivers of three- will be particularly disappointing for your son who wheeled vehicles and the changes to driver had hoped to be licensed to drive a vintage three- licensing to be introduced next year as a result of wheeler at 17. the third European Directive on driving licences While the UK was able to include (in transposing (EC/2006/126). regulations) a provision that will allow existing As you will have read, the changes to driver drivers of three wheeled vehicles to keep the training, testing and licensing regimes are designed entitlement that they already hold, we could not to harmonise practices across the European Union include a measure to exempt new drivers from the in the interests of road safety. Changes to some new categorisation requirements post-January rules are wide ranging and will affect those who 2013. wish to hold a driving licence or to employ future I realise this will be a disappointing reply for you, holders of driving licences. Directive but hope that it explains the position. EC/2006/126 lays down all the requirements for Yours sincerely, driver licensing minimum ages – other directives Edward Foxell that legislate for three wheelers may do so in Policy Casework and Advice relation to vehicle characteristics and standards but Corporate Affairs Directorate | D16 | DVLA | do not affect the rules in Directive EC/2006/126 as Swansea | SA67JL regards driver licensing. Within Directive EC/2006/126, three-wheeled Email: [email protected] vehicles will be aligned to the motorcycle rather GTN 1213 Ext. 3957 than the car class for driver licensing purposes. (01792) 78 3957 The new categorisation is central to the Directive Get writing now. Ed... and compulsory for all member states. The new
9 AF 2622 - De Luxe - 100 years old in 2012 - the gear-change lever and ratchet are later. This car is the oldest Morgan three-wheeler In 1912 the gear-change would have been on known to exist, and celebrates its Centenary the outside; as the ornate bell crank was in 2012. retained, it is likely to have been a very early The Veteran Car Club dated it as 1913, change to a position inside the car, - the together with other early Morgans, probably steering wheel with ribbed spokes and a because it had no information about early metal rim under the wooden rim is not Morgans before the change to the larger standard or Morgan. They usually had the diameter chassis tubes which was introduced spokes cut into the wood, or had a metal rim at the Motor Cycle show held in November sandwiched between the wood, - the large 1913 for the Company‟s 1914 models. nut on the steering column end is odd. AF 2622 was probably built in 1912 as it is Other alterations are the hinged tail over the of the type shown at the November 1912 rear wheel, and the advance/retard control Motor Cycle Show. The car/chassis number being on the steering wheel rather than is stated to be 150. The number 11891 on the somewhere else within the driver‟s reach, engine denotes that it was made in 1911 like on the dashboard.. which would tie in with 1912 being the date It was most fortunate that this early Morgan of manufacture of the car. The chassis has had survived and just as importantly was the smaller diameter tubes, and the early type acquired by a sympathetic owner who of steering arms. The engine is a side-valve realised what a unique find he had made and air-cooled JAP of the earlier design and the wisely refrained from restoring it to “as new” car has retained many of its original features, condition. ie. square section rebound springs, 4” band The car appeared at a number of Veteran Car brake, 54 toothed low-gear sprocket, non- Club events in Captain Clift‟s hands, but was adjustable track rod, and nibbed rear springs, off the road for many years after his death. primitive steering arm and drop arm, ornate For the 1995 MTWC 50th Anniversary Event, bell crank, and vertical sliding front hood Mrs Clift persuaded their daughter, Sarah support. Duffin, to bring the car to Malvern; she The registration prefix AF was issued by the drove it past the Morgan factory to the Cornwall Registration Authority from 1903 display on the sports field, where it attracted to 1920. but the vehicle log-book shows only a lot of attention. The following day at the date of its registration under the 1920 Madresfield the 5-strong Team Duffin won Motor Car Act on 14.4.1921. the award for 2 speeders in the driving tests, Nothing is known of the car‟s early history. a fitting achievement on AF 2622‟s first From 20.5.1933 it was owned by a Mr J outing for over 20 years. Sarah Duffin then Elliott of Chulmleigh, Devon, until it was joined the MTWC and together with son, bought by Captain Clift in 1963 at an Adam, is a current member. In 2006 they Executors‟ sale. The Morgan was found in a brought AF 2622 to the Brooklands Reunion, very overgrown wooden shed in the garden. at which Morgan was one of the two featured Mr Elliott was something of a recluse; it is marques, and David Burgess-Wise was not known what use he made of the car, and eloquent about the car during his he is unlikely to have modified it to any great commentary on the proceedings. extent. Since then Adam Duffin has driven the car at However, - bonnet louvres are unusual on many events and is regularly mentioned in early Morgans, - it is unusual to have a hood reports in The Automobile and the Journal of but no windscreen., - a cable to the magneto the Light Car & Edwardian Section of the advance and retard is not unusual, but it was VSCC. Dennis Plater. Picture on page 8 more often a rod. and front cover.
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12 Eric Walpole. R.I.P. I first met Eric at a Club event 'The Chipperfield road trial' in 1963 he was driving his Morgan which was his only transport, and it looked to me like a 1934 Family model, I later on found out the chassis had come from a 1926 Aero, and that it also had a 4 speed gearbox from a Triumph Gloria, it was registered CHJ 672, and when first purchased by Eric and Jean, was a J.A.P. engined 2 seater, in which they took part in many Morgan events including the Malvern Rallies. The Family body was fitted when Laurence was born. Within a few years a Ford 8 van became the family transport, and was a regular visitor on South East and South Coast Group events. I remember one night meeting up with other members in a station yard, I believe it was Tonbridge, where a Morgan Super Sports had been reported as "abandoned". and it was decided that it ought to be taken into protective custody. I was in my 4/4, Gary Caroline his Super Sports and I can‟t remember who else was there, but somehow I ended up towing the Morgan, with Eric steering, and it was decided that Eric and Jean‟s front garden would be a good place to take it too, somewhere on the journey Gary ran out of oil, and as it was Castrol R no garage had any, so leaving Eric with both 3 wheelers, a hunt was on for the Castrol R, somehow we found some, and back to a near frozen Eric, the journey commenced back to Frederick Road, Cheam and the Morgan manhandled over the pavement and into the small area in front of no 40. It was now quite late (or early!) and Jean as usual found refreshment for the assembled company. I know that some time later the Morgan was sold to a new member, but can‟t remember how the legalities were arranged! There always seemed to be some reason for calling on Eric and Jean, and no one ever went away hungry! At one time the Harold Beart record car (but not with its original body) had been bought by Eric, but no one realised what this rather heavy chassis was, When these fairly complete remains were acquired by Colin Wilson an article was found in a magazine which outlined modifications that Beart had carried out for the 1928 season, and these were all present on the chassis. I later acquired this, and work on the special body is due to start this winter. Early stationary engines became another of Eric‟s interests, along with old gramophones, for a time, and always flying model aeroplanes, which were also his work, at one time working for 'Frog' www.houseoffrog.co.uk/frog-memories.htm and you can read about Eric‟s time with Frog, and see some photos of him testing models. The last Morgan on the road was a late F Super, in the late 1960s followed by a 1928 Family for restoration which was bought from me, unfortunately work on this did not get very far, and I was able to buy it back about 10 years ago, when Eric bought an F4. However Eric‟s illness prevented him from getting this Morgan on the road. but did not prevent his and Jean‟s attendance at Club events whenever possible. A real Morgan enthusiast, condolences to Jean and Laurence. Chris Booth
13 CLUB NOTICE BOARD. November CCM is on 25th Nov at Tadmarten Village Hall 1100hrs.
Back issue Bulletins. Liz Clutterbuck still has numerous „new‟ copies of the Bulletin available free to any members wanting them. A few issues from 1962 up to the present are in stock, although there are some gaps. Please contact Liz, (page 27) and ask. Postage will be charged at the current rate and dependant upon numbers required. Editors note. These may soon be in the keeping of Eric Bayley. Please check.
Sporting Section AGM. Don‟t forget the Sporting AGM and Dinner, at The Stone House Hotel, Stafford Road, Stone ST15 0BQ on Saturday 17th November. Hotel reservations on 01785 815531. For more details contact Lesley Reynolds at Ridgehill Foot, Judy Lane, Sutton, Macclesfield, SK11 0LT Tel; 01260 252780 or [email protected] or contact the Competition Secretary, details on page 28
Missive from the trustees of the Morgan statue Foundation We are aware that many MTWC members support the project and we have been asked to update them. We are aware that the MTWC Committee does not support the Morgan Statue - but, the Trustees wish to point out to the MTWC Committee that the Morgan Statue is in memory of H.F.S. Morgan - not (as mentioned in the Newsletter)* as to whether it is a three or four-wheeler Morgan. The design of the statue was agreed by English Heritage and local officials (not Morgan enthusiasts or MMC personnel). It was agreed that the Morgan 4/4, having been in production for over 75 years - around 60 years in its present shape - a world record for any model of any manufacturer - was the most appropriate Morgan for the statue. I hope this clarifies any misunderstandings by some of the MTWC Committee or members. Roger Moran October 2012 *Note that this publication is not ‘The Bulletin’ Ed…
West Midlands Group Holly Run. This is now booked for 16th December. See page 38.
14 The mellowness of Autumn is already gone 3rd in our race. Bill and Maggie despite and in common with red squirrels (and finishing 2nd and 3rd in their races were 5th equally as rare) racing mogs will be in the Regularity so we still don’t understand retreating to their burrows awaiting the Regularity! coming of spring and the awakening roar of VSCC Loton Park 15/16th September racing engines. I’ll try to keep you in touch Back in deepest Shropshire the VSCC ran with their progress. their very popular meeting at Loton and five Schwanenstadt Oldtimer GP 15/16th Morgans took part. Sue Darbyshire and September Alistair Rew are both in the expert class for Bill and Maggie Tuer and Sue and me made this hill and only 0.68 seconds separated the long journey to this beautiful area just them, Sue emerged victorious with a time of north of Salzburg to take part in this fabulous 68 seconds dead. Steve Lister in his 1930 event and to have a late summer holiday. Our Super Aero took the win in the under 1100cc competition is mainly German and Austrian Standard Class with a time of 78.68 with Rob sidecars and the organisers and thousands of Pike in his 1928 Super Aero in 3rd place spectators love Morgans. We were in the with 81.20 and Maxine Fack climbed in slower group in the F-Type with outfits up to 103.12. Well done to them all, they certainly the late 60’s while Bill and Maggie were fly the Morgan flag effectively. racing against the fast guys. The event is run Bo’ness Revival Hillclimb 15/16th as a Regularity race which we have never September been able to understand and I don’t think Bob Towell took his 200 mile Aero on the many of the other competitors do as the long journey to Edinburgh and was the only results always come as a surprise to Morgan to compete in this event. He everyone! It is a very fast circuit and in completed the 700 yard hill in 40.19 seconds Saturday qualifying Bill managed 2nd with narrowly beaten by a 41/2 litre Bentley. He me 7th. Sunday was a gorgeous sunny day had a very good weekend at a very friendly and in the first race we finished 7th being meeting. able to get past the fast BMWs in the curly VMCC Cadwell Park 29/30th September bits but being passed again along the straight. In common with many in the club I was at Bill had a hard race but stuck to his second the AGM and so missed the VMCC meeting place. The Hausruckring is a circuit with a but Greg Bibby was kind enough to send me downhill straight which is very heavy on this exciting account. brakes and we both suffered brake fade late We both had a good reliable weekend’s on in the races. The afternoon saw us taking racing with Bill battling it out with Sid's part in the ploughing contest as we tried to Berkeley. 4 Morgans entered, the others pass an outfit on the fast left hand corner and being George Gould and Neil Smith. Neil disappeared into the cornfield! All was not suffered worm-wheel bolt failure in the 1st lost and we emerged decked in greenery to race so he didn't compete again and George continue and finish back where we started in was up to his usual spectacular antics. Bill 7th. Bill and Maggie also struggled to stay on won the 1st race from Sid and I had a 2nd the track but fared better than us finishing place behind Sid in the 2nd, as Bill pulled off 3rd after a very fast race against 1970s with an easily rectified problem. Sunday was kneelers. There is a massive party/prize- damp and cold with a Rennsport BMW on giving after the races, and the Austrians the grid which gave me an incredibly certainly know how to party. Somehow exciting race. The Morgan racers will be under the Regularity system we had come taking their pile of nuts (1st race, just edging
15 over the line ahead of me after fitting a don‟t need a racer to do it, but beware it is rubbish new tyre! Bill beat Sid to the win. A addictive. The Club has been very generous new set of tyres in the 2nd wet race enabled in giving financial support for Curborough us to both beat Sid to a Morgan 1-2! I led for Sprint and the „Morgan only‟ race at VSCC most of the race until Bill cruised by on the Cadwell, two events organised by the last lap and later revealed his new on-board MTWC and we will be able to run both of video cam. Well worth a view. They ran the these events in 2013. It is misleading that in C of C's and Bill and I entered but as usual the October Bulletin CCM report, the support the results are 'unknown'. Regards, GB. given to these two events was used VSCC Snetterton 30th September retrospectively to justify the raising of The first meeting at Snetterton for many subscriptions when the increase had been years saw the Morgans of Sue Darbyshire agreed before the decision to support the and Duncan Wood entered in the Vintage meetings with no mention made of them. Seaman Race. Duncan had the misfortune to Trophies break a throttle cable in the assembly area If you are reading this and still have a and was unable to start; he does seem to be Sporting Trophy on your sideboard it is having more than his share of bad luck this imperative that return it to either myself or season. Sue was having a good race in Steve Lister very quickly if we are to get it second place but finished 3rd after the timing engraved for the new recipient at the slipped. Sporting AGM on the 17th of November. Castle Combe Autumn Classic 6th Group Enthusiasts awards, continued October Sue Darbyshire seems to be on a one woman from page 7. AGM Report. mission to win everything this season and entered the Pre-War Sports-Car Race at the Brooklands: Andrew Messent Castle Combe Circuit. This was an all- comers event with some highly modified East Anglia: Chris Shorrock „Sports Cars‟ including the winning supercharged Jaguar, and Sue came home a East Midlands: Chuck & Dorrie Berry very creditable 4th in her black Super Aero. News Far South West: (no award) The ACU are introducing „on line licencing‟ for the 2013 season which they hope will North West: Tim Green make the application and renewal of licences easier for competitors. There are few details Scandinavia: Jens Breinegaard yet although I do know that I will have to give each member of the club seeking a South Coast: Grahame Joseph licence a unique number to be used in the process, rather like a PIN. I will keep you South East: Dave James informed as details emerge. The 2013 season is already looking very South West: Andrew Barton promising with the prospect of several new competitors. If you do feel you would like to USA: Bob Barclay try an event the Club Sprint at Curborough or one of the hill-climbs is the ideal starting West Midlands: Colin Duggan point where you can compete on a one day ACU licence. I am more than happy to give YND: Danny & Sandra Hodgson advice or just talk about it with you and you
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21 Grahame Joseph Mogspares coordinator 01798 831340 The spares scheme of The Morgan Three-Wheeler Club Ltd.
AGM Spares Fair Buying Mogspares items Ordering. You order spares from the Many difficulties were overcome but the appropriate Sales Officers, (see below), who keep event was a remarkable success with gross stocks of spares, as listed in most issues of The sales of £11,442. We have in the Mogspares Bulletin. (In general, items that are not JAP, team some extraordinary Club volunteers. In Matchless or Ford are dealt with by the normal times the task of a sales officer at the Transmission Sales Officer.) Spares Fair is considerable, but for Dave Payment When a Sales Officer sends your Young to complete it having just heard a order, he includes an invoice and remittance couple of days beforehand that his wife advice. Payment is sent, on receipt of items, with Virginia had been suddenly taken so the remittance advice, or copy of invoice to the seriously ill, was well beyond the call of Mogspares Financial Administrator - not to the duty. With Andrew Morison‟s incapacitation Sales Officer. three weeks earlier, the logistical and Payment can be made by: 1. Cheque payable to "Mogspares" operational task of selling JAP spares was 2. BACS electronic transfer (internet or telephone not easy either. It is difficult enough to banking) directly into the account stated on the identify various parts let alone learn how to remittance form. Please state your name and the use his computer system in very limited time. invoice number so that we can identify As I drove up the motorway with the van payment. stacked to the roof I was kept awake not only 3. Bank Card, by contacting the Administrator by with the thought of possibly crashing his telephone, email or letter giving card details and computer, but also of what might happen to the invoice to be paid. Due to bank charges there is a 1.5% surcharge should payment be made by UK the thousands of parts if I fell asleep and debit card, and 5.5% if made by other cards plus rolled the van. As it was, the remaining stock VAT where applicable. and computer returned safely. Thanks to all Administration The Mogspares Co-ordinator the regular team plus the many helpers who manages the Mogspares system and arranges the made the event possible. ordering of new spares and „may‟ be contacted The Leavens’ Esprit de Corps Award about problems and queries. He does not deal with This was gratefully received on behalf of the sales, or stock spares himself, nor do the Mogspares team for their efforts throughout an Financial Administrator or Technical Advisors. operationally difficult year. supply and making sure they were up to JAP and Matchless OHV Copper standard. Composite Cylinder Head Gaskets
After another lengthy manufacturing process Lists of Club spares are shown in previous issues new supplies are now in stock. They were of The Bulletin. Sales Officers will advise of made in India and are of improved quality, availability and any price changes. shape and cost. Pete Thompson, our Club JAP Nov 12, Matchless Sept 12, Transmission Librarian assisted greatly with sourcing the July 12, Misc May 12, Ford May 12. JAP sales Andrew Morison, Dolphin House, 01730 890 188 Fax 01730 890 189 and 01730 890199 Durford Wood, Petersfield, Hants GU31 5AW [email protected] Matchless sales Roger Orford (T), Nethergreen Farm, Ridgeway Cross, Tel/fax 01886 880 387 Malvern, Worcs WR13 5JS (Mobile 07969 950015) [email protected] Transmission sales Bob Derricott, The Laurels, Langley Road, Lower Penn, 01902 762 017 South Staffordshire WV4 4XX [email protected] Ford sales Dave Young, The Garden Cottage, West Cross, 01580 766637 Tenterden, Kent, TN30 6JL [email protected]
22 THE DOUBLE NIPPLE REPAIR Just a short note to emphasise the ingenuity of the typical member of the MTWC. On the Dutch run 2012 Colin Duggan and I went in my 2 speeder Family De-Luxe, sailing overnight from Hull to Europort Rotterdam, and arriving fresh and ready to take on the Dutch roads on the Friday morning. We had an approximately 115km drive from the port to the hotel, avoiding as best we could, any high speed roads. The scenic route was very pleasant, except for the dreaded drempfels which did not seem to have any logic to their severity, except they were guaranteed to be serious outside schools. On arrival at the hotel we were greeted by the UK German Run contingent who had arrived from Germany some time before, and were quietly cooling off with a beer or hot coffee on the hotel terrace. Whilst unloading the „fitted‟ luggage from the car I happened to notice an errant spoke in the front offside (RH) wheel sticking out at rather an acute angle. On further examination the next spoke to it was also found to be broken. Thankfully all the rest were sound. I cannot say for certain, but I suspect that somewhere along the drive from Europort I had been caught out by the severity of one or more of the drempfels (sleeping policemen to the uninitiated) and the sudden upward acceleration had been too much for the spoke(s). At first I considered doing nothing about them and hoping they would be OK (I had no spares with me), but was convinced by others that a broken wheel possibly in the middle of nowhere in a country whose language is a complete mystery to me would not be very sensible. Our Chairman left his refreshment and went to his car and returned with 2 spokes so now I had to do something. With the help of Colin and Brian I removed the wheel and deflated the tyre to be able to get at the nipple and removed the broken spokes. The fitting of the replacement spokes was complicated and some of the adjacent spokes had to be loosened to allow the new ones to be correctly laced up, a process which required the new spokes to be bent into a U shape with a diameter of approx. 3”. After straightening them out, we found that they were slightly shorter than the originals. With a great deal of effort one was screwed onto the nipple and with very careful work with a screwdriver a few threads were engaged. The other spoke was never going to connect to its nipple. Then came the flash of inspiration from Colin our marine engineer whose training at sea had made him capable of making a silk purse out of a sow‟s ear. He suggested cutting a short piece (approx.3/4”) of the threaded portion from the old broken spoke and using an original nipple to add this to the length of the replacement spoke. This required a shorter piece to be cut off the new spoke as it was too long after the short length was added, but with some final juggling about the spokes were replaced and the wheel refitted.(See photo) The replacement spokes were still in place after the weekend in Holland and a further 2 weeks in France, after which I finally got round to replacing them with new original length spokes. My thanks have to go to Brian Clutterbuck and Colin Duggan for the supply of spares and ingenuity which made for a very successful Dutch Run .
John Barker.
23 The last rally leg of the wandering English boys Simmank, Frank and me started in our 3 wheeler at and girl at the continent in three Morgan 3 our home in dry weather, to meet up with them at wheelers. The Clements, Parkinsons Mille the end of Lake Constance. After 2 hours waiting Miglia trip. in the rain, the Morgans with Ian and Maria The way back to England, from their great followed by the Ron and Pete turned up in the rain achievement doing the Italian Mille Miglia on spray. Now we took care of them and brought their own 3 wheels by themselves, led these brave them on a 60 kms run to our home. Next day, Mogmen and woman through our area Wolfgang and Martina Kocher, they live near of in Germany. What will Morganeers do if they get Tuebingen, came in their Jap Morgan by road to knowledge, that these 3 Morgan cars come along pay tribute and say hello. Weather was beautiful the Lake of Constance? They open the doors of and all of us decided to accompany the Kochers on homes, garages and workshops with welcoming their way back home through the rocky valley of words. Morgans, boys and girl got a lodge at Frank the river Danube. But our 3 wheeler decided not to and Mike Simmank‟s home during the weekend of go (fault was a broken worm wheel bolt after 20 the 23/24 September. 4 weeks and 3.000 kms years of rebuild) what a shame, we had to go in our travelling and overnight staying at camp sites, 4 wheeler. On Monday we accompanied Ian and what a big performance Ian and Maria Parkinson Maria through the Black Forest to Freiburg in our and Ron and Pete Clements did. From the finish of 4 wheeler again. Guess what the weather did? their Mille Miglia at Brescia they headed to Raining! The Clements decided to leave one day Chiavenna and had an overnight stay at the camp earlier. Parkinsons made their trip from our home site. Next morning they started their trip to to Verdun total 378 kms. The next day 399 kms to Germany by conquering the Passo dello Spluga Dunkerque for the ferry home. Unimaginably great 2.113m over sea level with a 10% climb and a lot - what they did! of hairpin bends, but in beautiful weather. A big respect and 3 times hurra for Maria as she However, in Switzerland, at the valley of the river had to suffer the realized dreams of these 3 boys Rhine, behind Chur, they were greeted by heavy doing the Mille Miglia by 3 wheels!!!!!!! Barbara English rain, which accompanied them the whole Simmank. Picture on page 42. Ed... trip along the Lake of Constance, (210 kms). Mike
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24 Floggery Wanted: Light trailer for my 1932 SS. It needs to be at least 3metres by 1.5metres. FREE: Lifelong collection of six volt bulbs, Contact John Carter. 0033 680 618193. or e- including BPF ( Pre-focus) rare LH dip, mail. [email protected] I live in the rather than the usual vertical dip. Also RH French Alps and whilst it is good hill climb dip yellow, for continental touring. Free if country, it is just too far to easily get to Club buyer collects, or for carriage cost only, if events without the help of a modern vehicle. posted. Nev Lear, Tel 01460 240978, e-mail: Many thanks, John Carter Chalet Rousette, - [email protected] Villarabout, 73440 St. Martin de Belleville, Savoie, France. For Sale: 1934 F4 (F109) Good running condition with new sliders, brakes and tyres. For Sale: 1937 F4, Copious files on Trunnions re-bushed. 12v electrics and 100E renovation, Full (watertight) weather engine. Owned by one family for first 74 equipment, Factory colours, spares, MOT 11 years, original invoice, weight ticket and months and historic tax. Regret new project history file. Full weather equipment. Not makes room a priority. Car regularly driven immaculate but a genuine and unmolested to meetings this year. car. £15,000 Dave Young Tel 01580 ring 01626353717, Mike Goldring 766637 or [email protected]
Photos accompanying Dick Fripps letter overleaf.
MORGAN 3 WHEELER 1909-1952 A history of all 23 production models and engines from the ‘Prototype’ to the last ‘F Super’. It is intended as a reference book for the newcomer or expert and includes over 50 illustrations. Price £8. 50 + pp £1. 00 UK, £3. 00 EU, £4. 50 RoW (cheque or PayPal Contact: Eric Eadon, 8 Ridgeway Road, Brinsworth, Rotherham, S60 5HL. Tel; 01709 379037 or E-mail; [email protected] or [email protected]
25 Dear John Dear John Letters I have noticed that Trevor Seymour‟s Sports Family, Chas Reynolds ex 32 SS, and my Dear John. early 32SS appear to have the only 60° I recently had a problem finding bearings and engines which sport the early plain type inlet seals for the rear axle on my vintage Riley. manifold. After drawing blanks at several modern I have found that the carburettor always bearing suppliers I chanced upon this guy in freezes up very quickly, and seems to have Burton on Trent Staffordshire. Vintage got a lot worse recently with the latest petrol Bearings Co. Not only did he manage to find formulations. At times I have had the carb both my bearings and the rather obscure slide seize up on full chat, which makes life a seals, he told me that he can re-size modern bit more interesting! bearings to „our‟ old sizes as well as re- With the coming winter in mind, I have been conditioning many „strange‟ bearings. My thinking of sorting out some sort of decent totally „odd‟ seals took him all of two days to looking baffle to help keep off the cold blast locate! As well as all of the above he showed and noticed that the original Morgan Works me the engine and transmission oils that he advertisement showed the very thing. stocks. These are all „made in England‟ and I enclose some photos of my effort to duplicate in every way the original reproduce same. specification for the pre-war engines that It was very cheap to make, under £10, and is they were formulated for. I hasten to add that very easy to clip on and off, employing a I have no connection with this company couple of tool clips (B&Q), a length of other than being a very satisfied customer. 32x32 wood and a piece of aluminium plate. He can be contacted at I thought the JAP logo appropriate, copied www.vintagebearings.co.uk Interestingly, he from one on the front cover of a JAP Works also deals in veteran and vintage motorcycles catalogue. and has a stock that many museums would be Dick Fripp proud of. Bob Martin. Pictures on previous page, # 25. Ed...
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26 Contacts
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Website Officer Back issues and the Index Website enquiries Steve Uprichard Back issues of the Bulletin up to the year 2010 5 Hall Drive can be read on the CDs advertised in Regalia. Nev Lear‘s Index of Bulletin articles Mottram-in-Longendale, Hyde is also included . Cheshire, SK14 6LH Back copies of individual issues can be +44 (0)1457 762682 purchased from the Membership Secretary, [email protected] plus postage at cost. Articles and advertisements in The Bulletin are the copyright of the Morgan Three-Wheeler Club, and must not be reproduced either in whole or in part without the written permission of the Editor. Views or opinions expressed in The Bulletin are not necessarily those of the Editor or the Club Committee. Reference to products or services does not imply the endorsement of the Club or Mogspares. 27 Officers of the Club
President Alan Lazenbury Vice-Presidents John and Rose Hoar, Laurie Weeks, Gary Caroline Directors of the Morgan Three-Wheeler Club Ltd Brian Clutterbuck, Alan Lazenbury, John Scruton
Chairman Brian Clutterbuck, Clissetts, Stanley Hill, Bosbury, 01531 640 415 Ledbury HR8 IHE [email protected] Secretary Dennis Plater, 5 Wakelin Chase Ingatestone, 01277 352 867 Essex CM4 9HH Treasurer John Scruton, Nonesuch, 48 Private Road, Mapperley 0115 960 6240 Notts. NG3 5FQ [email protected] Membership Secretary Eric Bayley ) Bulletin Editor John Chatwin ) See page 27 for details. Website Officer Steve Uprichard ) Eligibility Scrutineer Charles Reynolds, Ridgehill Foot, Judy Lane, Sutton, SK11 0LT 01260 252780
Competition Sec Pete Clews, 141 Stallington Road, Blythe Bridge, Stoke-on-Trent 01782 396762 Staffs ST11 9PB 07759 983993 [email protected] Registrar Steve Lister, West End farm, West End, Elton, Matlock, 01629 650 933 Derbys, DE4 2BZ e-mail; [email protected] Librarian Peter Thompson, Snapdragons, Gold Hill North, 01895 236 246 Chalfont St Peter, Bucks SL9 9DS [email protected] Regalia Secretary John Barker, 83 County Park Avenue, Halesowen, 0121 501 2042 West Midlands B62 8SX [email protected] Archivist Jake Alderson, 36 Stone Delf, Fulwood, Sheffield S10 3QX 0114 230 7197 Mogspares Grahame Joseph, Wisteria Cottage, East Street, Amberley, 01798 831 340 Coordinator Arundel, West Sussex BN18 9NN [email protected] Mogspares Financial Len Critchlow, Grange Wharf, Grange Lane, Alvechurch 0121 445 3199 Administrator Birmingham, West Midlands, B48 7DQ [email protected] JAP sales Andrew Morison, Dolphin House, 01730 890188 & 890199 Fax 01730 890 189 Durford Wood, Petersfield, Hants GU31 5AW [email protected] Matchless sales Roger Orford (T), Nethergreen Farm, Ridgeway Cross, Tel/fax 01886 880 387 Malvern, Worcs WR13 5JS (Mobile 07969 950015) [email protected] Transmission sales Bob Derricott, The Laurels, Langley Road, Lower Penn, 01902 762 017 South Staffordshire WV4 4XX [email protected] Ford sales Dave Young, The Garden Cottage, West Cross, 01580 766637 Tenterden, Kent TN30 6JL [email protected] Used Parts David Browne, Gorse Farm, Fulletby, Horncastle, Tel/fax 01507 534 315 Exchange Lincolnshire LN9 6LA Technical Adviser: Chris Booth (T), 65 High Street, Rolvenden, Cranbrook, 01580 241 234 2-speeders Kent TN17 4LP [email protected] Technical Adviser: Bob Angell (T), Castle Bank Cottage, Ewloe, Deeside, 01244 532 714 3-speeders Flintshire CH5 3BZ Technical Adviser: Colin Harris (T), 375 Amersham Road, Hazlemere, 01494 716 463 F-types Bucks HP15 7HR [email protected] ACU Representative John Blower, 195 Star and Garter Road, Stoke on Trent, 01782 311 201 Staffs ST3 7HJ Overseas Liason; Bruce Campbell, 7 Bishops Close, Seaford, E Sussex, 01323 895512 BN25 2NW. [email protected]
NOTE On this page and in the list of Group Organisers, Officers of the Club listed who have a (T) after their names have indicated that they are trading in Morgans or Morgan-related parts.
28 Group Organisers
Australia Terry Doyle, 94 Disraeli St, Kew 3101, Victoria, Australia 03 9853 1908 Brooklands Trevor Seymour, 1 Chequer Tree Close, Knaphill, 01483 480 388 Woking, Surrey GU21 2PB East Anglia Simon Rayfield, Hillrise, New Road, Reepham, 01603 870 500 Norwich, Norfolk NR10 4LP email: [email protected] E Midlands Malcolm Bull (T), 53 MacDonald Road, Wyken, 02476 444 282 Coventry CV2 5FE email: [email protected] Far SW John Thomas, 4 Symons Row, Fore Street, St Cleer, Liskeard, Cornwall PL14 5DN 01579 346 202 Germany Volunteer needed North West Mike Guess, 189 Chester Road, Grappenhall, 01925 262 264 Warrington, Cheshire WA4 2QB email: [email protected] Scandinavia Lennart Nilsson, Baldersvagen 1,SE-392 47 Kalmar,+46 (0) 480 492933 Sweden mob +46 (0)708 937603 email: [email protected]. South Coast Michael Joseph, Woodlands Farm Cottage, Adversane, 01403 783485 Billingshurst, W Sussex RH14 9JG email: [email protected] South East Dennis Plater, 5 Wakelin Chase, Ingatestone, Essex, 01277 352 867 (contact) CM4 9HH South West Tony Quinn, 3 Chard Close, Nailsea, Bristol BS48 4QA 01275 854789 e-mail: [email protected] USA Duncan Charlton. 1121 Lower Elgin Rd, Elgin, Texas. 512 965 7583 USA 78621 e-mail: [email protected] W Midlands Dave Anscombe, 80 High Park Avenue, Wollaston, 01384 372 307 Stourbridge DY8 3NA email: [email protected]
YND Dave Hodgson, 74 Union Road, Low Moor, Bradford 01274 674381 West Yorkshire, BD12 0DF email: [email protected]
Sub-Groups
Lancs Deryck Wright, Hawthorns Caravan Park, Nether Kellet, and Lakes Carnforth, Lancs LA6 1EA Tel/fax 01524 720837
Oxford Bob Cragg, 1 Manor Farm, Culham, Abingdon, 01235 532 565 Oxon OX14 4NP Fax 01235 550 656 Far Far SW Eric Bayley, 8 Manewas Way, Newquay, Cornwall, Tel. 01637 872618 TR7 3AH e-mail; [email protected] Scotland Dan Smith, 26a Quality Street, Edinburgh, 0131 312 8330 EH4 5BS 07713099010
29 Group Reports intended purchase, a 1935 Matchless Sports BROOKLANDS 2 Seater. He is still in the purchase process Peter Faulkner and I did a quick dash to the and did not want to count his chickens too Spares Fair on the AGM weekend – I soon. The photo shows a fairly complete car collected spares for others but did not buy which, for a number of practical reasons is, much for myself. We met many old friends; in my jaundiced opinion the best of the 3 the heads have got greyer however the cars speed Morgan models. appear ever younger. I noticed a couple of Steve Lister announced that Robert had been the new Morgans in the car park, they awarded a large shield as the member under seemed to blend in very well. How good 25 making the best use of a Morgan Three would it be to compile a register of them now Wheeler. Steve went on to explain that at the at the beginning of production? time he was nominated, Robert did not The new Landlord at the New Inn is setting actually own a Morgan but it was thought up a website for the pub and has asked for when he did he would be the most likely suitable material about our activities. I will candidate. Steve assisted Robert in the write a short introduction with photographs purchase. and see where it goes. Ruination of the Pub I was very pleased to announce that Andy most likely. Messent is the recipient of this year‟s It was raining heavily during the evening and Helping Hand Award following the loan of, I did not take the Morgan. I don‟t feel guilty not just a spanner but his whole Morgan to as there were no other Morgans in the car the Carolines during the Le Puy weekend. He park despite a large complement of members. is also this years Brooklands Group I am sad to report the passing of Eric enthusiast. Walpole who died at the end of September. Michael Joseph gave an update of the South Eric and wife Jean bought a Morgan three- Coast Night Trial. Volunteer marshals would wheeler and joined the Morgan Three- still be welcome but now he is looking Wheeler Club in the sixties and have been forward to people entering to make it all active members until Eric‟s recent illnesses. work. The funeral at the Morden Crematorium was attended by close family and friends. Gary Trevor Seymour and Barbara Caroline, Carol and I attended with our Morgans. Gary who said he was a Future events: schoolboy when he first met Eric and Jean at Next meeting November 6th at the New Inn a Morgan rally, gave a eulogy during the Send, Surrey ceremony. Jean Walpole phoned before the meeting and EAST ANGLIA asked if I would thank everyone for the kind Stuck for words this month as we get messages and words she had received from ourselves re-Anglicised and used to UK Club members. She said her son Laurence traffic again. Francoise Hollande has reduced may take over the use of Eric‟s F type. Eric the tax on French fuels so supermarket diesel who was a professional model-maker, was can be found in the SW for €1.30 a litre - bit making a model of the Joseph‟s vintage of useless information if you live in the UK. aeroplane. I have asked Laurence if he could Now for something important. The proposed bring a suitable example of his Dad‟s work to meet to celebrate the centenary of a meeting. McMinnies‟s win in the 1913 Amiens GP is On a lighter note, Robert Carter has almost definitely on for 2013 around Bastille Day acquired his first Morgan after looking for (see elsewhere in the Bulletin). Thus the some time. He showed photographs of the Manea weekend could be decamped to
30 France next year. Don‟t be misguided into can arrange a day to suit everyone. thinking that a Bédélia won the 1913 Simon (the absent one) Cyclecar Grand Prix (French press report). 06/11 The Bull, Woolpit 12 noon A Morgan came in first, Morgan enthusiasts 20/11 Hare Arms, Stow Bardolph 8 pm have claimed it as a win to the present day and it was largely on publicity from this EAST ANGLIA – WOOLPIT success that Morgan broke into the French A repeat of last month‟s colourful Morgan market, resulting in the creation of the line-up was supplemented by Trevor White‟s Darmont company and, tangentially, T5EXY sporty smoke-blue Audi TT and Sandford. Nevertheless the second-placed Robin & Sarah Singleton‟s Porsche 911 French car was subsequently awarded the Carrera. Happily Robin is fully recovered victory. The latter is French GP propaganda, from his recent operation, and seeks a trike to I‟ve italicized it, as it is not to be believed or boost his four-wheeler fleet. Although not you‟ll be defrocked by the CCM. averse to tackling a rebuild, a recently- You‟ll notice that I am padding and offered kit sans bodywork and sundry other flannelling as I basically have nothing to say major parts was a step too far. He treated us that is worth writing other than the Amiens to some excellent action shots of Le Puy event, which I will be going to, and I am displayed on his electronic gizmo. Trevor too reliably informed so will our illustrious is now fully fit on his new hip, and hopefully Chairman. rarin‟ to rebuild his F4. Well done to those from our Group that made Frank David came with Martin Brown, to be the somewhat awkward trek to the AGM I dropped at the station afterwards en route for won‟t mention names as you know who you London, so to inspect his brand new trike we are, and to Maurice and Eileen who are busy must wait another month. This was a bumper clocking up the miles in their new MTW. I meeting, nine of us taking lunch. Daphne, we am sure some of these MTWs will be turning missed your jolly humour, and hope you will up at meetings soon, as the owners I have fill the vacant seat next month. Much had contact with are very enthusiastic but animated conversation bore witness to an may need training in getting their hands dirty enjoyable occasion. Available lubrication from more „mature‟ members. These new included Brain‟s ORGAN MORGAN ale, cars may look good now but believe me, sampled with approval by some members. once the Morgan legacy bites you will find John Foster suggested a visit to Woolpit yourselves investing in big tubs of Swarfega Museum, just a short walk from the Bull and (there are other makes available). Plus normally open at weekends. They could open turning to Mogspares for replacement parts. specially for us on a Tuesday, but we should Well that‟s a relief – managed to produce a muster as large a group as possible to make few paras of semi-meaningful drivel again. this worthwhile. So if you are interested, By the time you read this I will have fitted please come along to one of the next two my newly painted rear wheel, eaten all the meetings and help us plan a convenient date cheese and sausage we brought back and be to visit. We meet on "1st Tuesdays", on the road again meeting up at our usual EXCEPT the January 2013 meeting will be venues. on Tuesday 8 because no food will be ………….. I am still waiting for a „willing available on New Year‟s Day. volunteer‟ to take over this GO slot or the "Raedwald" vacancy will be raffled at our Soup Kitchen Tue 6th November, The Bull, Woolpit 12 in December! A midweek date hasn‟t been noon set yet so if you want to come but some dates are inconvenient please email me so that we EAST MIDLANDS GROUP REPORT
31 September started with the VMCC Founders finished early for a change. The weekend Day Rally, rescheduled after being rained closed with Paul and me, in my Super off, from earlier in the year, the Group was Sports, leading Chuck and Bob for the represented by my Sports Family, Bob journey home. For me it was a great weekend Morley's JAP Super Sports, and Charles and on behalf of the Group we would like to Smith's MX2 Super Sports. This was the first thank every one who did anything to help the time Charles had taken the Morgan on a long event run so well. run, and was delighted that he was asked to As you read this time will be running out for take it into the ring. Many other Group and booking your place for the Christmas Club members were seen throughout the day DO. There has been great interest already, as but not a lot of Morgan parts were found in we always have guests who keep asking to the jumble area. It was very good to meet up come and join us; come along and find out with Andy Abraham and to hear he has been why, but contact Paul Baker ASAP. working on the Morgan again. It is a great Malcolm D Bull pity these types of event will no longer be Next meeting Wednesday 21st November. welcome at Stanford Hall but a new home has been found for this great event next year. FAR FAR SOUTH WEST The Group meeting was the usual interesting Nights are drawing in at almost the end of mix of people. John Wandless came along the Steam Rally season down here in with John Hennessy, who brought along a Cornwall, although I did attend the St lovely 3 speeder handbrake and gear-lever Mawgan Rally over the mid September assembly he had made - it showed his steam weekend. Lots of classic bikes, tractors etc, a vehicle background and will look good on real Cornish family and farmers get-together this latest project, a 3 speeder Sports Family. blessed with fine weather, a very enjoyable It was also good to see Charles attend along event for all those attending. with Alex, his daughter, it is good when such Next was our regular monthly meeting at the young people attend and show interest in Fox & Hounds, I travelled up from Newquay things Morgan. in the Morgan enjoying a fast drive, The month finished with the AGM weekend, marvelling at how well the car was running, Chuck Berry and Bob Morley both made the then, from out of the darkness behind me, in weekend‟s events in their JAP Super Sports, my rear view mirror, appeared flashing blue while other Group members attended without lights, I slowed to a respectable speed Morgans. expecting a police car to pull me over, the My van made the trip to the Spares Fair, blue lights passed in front of me, as it was transporting Morgan parts for my stall. Being only an ambulance racing on its way to Truro tied to a stall all day means I do not get the hospital, I continued my journey thinking of chance to look around but I saw many Group what might have been !! members with parts bought for their The meeting turned out to be good, lots of Morgans, especially Andrew Ball with many interesting conversations etc, Brian G could parts for the F4 he is restoring. Charles made not make it, unable to drive for the moment the trip in his Super Sports, in company with because of a recent operation. Pat Ward Bob and enjoyed the trip home following me made it, having recovered from his bashed and Paul Baker in the van. On behalf of the knee incident. One item that was discussed Group, and Club, I must thank Paul Baker, was travelling to the pub meeting now that Chuck Berry, and Pat Jeal for running the the dark nights will soon be upon us, for the Member‟s Second Hand Parts Stall - the sake of safer driving along Cornish roads, it effort is much appreciated. was agreed that the meeting should move to The Sunday AGM ran so smoothly and sometime on a Sunday at the Fox & Hounds
32 starting in November. Group Organiser will Our next landmark must be Christmas and all phone all members nearer the time to arrange its horrors, and then the Government-inspired a mutual date and time to suit all. jollies threatened for the New Year. Attended the AGM together with Pat Ward John T. and Dick Sainsbury, good to meet up with Next at Huntsman Nov.20th old friends I have known for many years. The Spares Fair on the Saturday was a busy LANCS & LAKES SUB GROUP affair with many owners attending, but, on REPORT the Sunday at the AGM, it seems many In September Deryck demonstrated true members did not return for proceedings,. leadership. Whilst the rest of us were Although down in numbers they still ensconced in our tin-tops he arrived in his managed to vote me in as the new Super Sports undeterred by the foul weather. Membership Secretary, hope I can keep Then, on returning home, he had to take everybody happy and do a good job. shelter several times as conditions were even Finally, we have invites from the Cornwall worse. Good for Deryck and food for thought VSCC. for the rest of us. The meeting was very well Technical tip.- When soldering electrical attended and it was good to meet again wire to connectors it is advisable not to use a several members whom we had not seen for gas torch, difficult to control temperature, too some time. Booking for the meal in much heat will weaken the wire, resulting in November was brisk and, by the end of the premature breakage. Better to use an electric evening, very few places remained. If you soldering iron, takes longer, but makes for a would like to join us ring Deryck ASAP. It is stronger job. sad to report that Bronwen the wife of Barrie Eric Bayley. Jones passed away unexpectedly. It 14 October . Drive it run. from London transpires that she had been unwell for some Inn, Summercourt to St Breward for time but, being the lady she was, she bore her lunch, start 10.00am. problems discreetly, and with fortitude. Our 13 November. Film show, Victoria Inn, sincere condolences go to Barrie. Three Mile Stone, Truro, start 7.00pm. Month end saw us down at Malvern where 11 December. Christmas Buffet, London the Spares Fair was as busy as ever and the Inn, start 7.00pm. sun shone for us to survey the Morgans in the car park and lots of friends to meet again. FAR SOUTH WEST. Most enjoyable. The FSW meeting was trifle frosty in Sept! Finally, I look forward to seeing you at our My information from the senior member of meal on November 15ih. I hope you have a the Supreme Soviet reported that only 4 pleasant evening. stalwarts attended. The remainder of the TTFN Stan usual mob were, apparently, swanning about FUTURE EVENTS on the Continent; storing up sunshine for the Thursday November 15a' Lanes & Lakes winter. Wendy and Bob Clements plus two sub group Anniversary/pre Xmas meal others constituted the total (of necessity, a Royal Oak Garstang 7.00 for 7.50. quorum is the number who are there). I was absent, my usual chauffeur, Brian Galbraith, NORTH WEST having just had an operation, was obviously For those of you who were mystified by the unfit to drive. Hope he recovers quickly. I caption to the photo on page 43 last month, it trust that all the foreign adventurers enjoyed was not the doing of the photographer or trouble–free trips and returned safely to the your G O. No names, but perhaps his move U.K. (despite French ferry service striking). to a small island has messed up his mainland
33 geography. playing after the dinner was excellent and Every time I try to work out how many their artistry in juggling with balls was Group members were at Malvern over the unusual and very entertaining. All the AGM weekend I seem to get a different arrangements worked well so many thanks to answer. It was a lot and another example of Richard Atherton. Geoff Dykes and I were the true support and enthusiasm from the the only Scandinavians which was a pity. area. It is, however, usually the same crowd The weather was good for the mandatory and, much as I treasure your company, we walk up the hill to The Beacon and the could all do with seeing some new faces. Spares Fair more expensive than usual. When one considers that the regular meetings Regarding our Group Enthusiast Award there are supported by three or four technical was no question this year after the excellent engineers, a castings specialist, a historian/ Viking Run Jens Breinegaard arranged in author/photographer and several regular Elsinore. Luckily I could deliver it on the Morgan USERS, plus some charming and way back and were invited to a nice dinner welcoming womenfolk, it‟s a wonder that and night in their house. Congratulations on some of you feel you can afford to miss out. the award and many thanks for the stay. We were pleased to see our member from the On the Monday I visited the factory and it Northern Territories (Blackburn) at Malvern was really busy there now. Three-Wheelers and to note that Stan Thorpe seemed everywhere, but also the new +8 seems to exceedingly well and “in good voice” sell well judging from the amount of them. I following his operation. also had some places to visit up in Shropshire Usual monthly meetings are noted below but including driving on some beautiful roads. I would like you to take note that the After coming home it was a committee December lunch (on the 12th) will be from meeting in our Morgan Owners Group of The Smoker‟s Christmas menu at £15.95 for Sweden and I have had no time to look for three courses. Menu choices to be pre- the place to have next year's Viking Run, but booked so I will be circulating details to I hope to have some more information in the regular lunchers and anyone else who lets me next report. The date is decided though, know that they would care to join us. August 2-4, and it will be in Sweden. Finally, congratulations to Tim (T.D.) Green, The weather is cold but sunny with beautiful our Enthusiast of the year, a fact well autumn colours. I hope you can use your portrayed on the Club website by our new Morgans some more before starting the web-master Steve Uprichard. preparations for next year. Can we get a Mike Guess group to travel to the German and Dutch 14 November, Wednesday. Lunch at The meetings? Contact me if you are interested in Smoker, A556, Plumley, WA16 0TY it. 30 November, Friday, evening meet at The Staffan Engstrom has written a very Whipping Stocks, Over Peover good report from our Viking Run for the Bulletin of MOG. I hope that we can print it OXFORD SUB GROUP in our group newsletter too. No report this month. Best wishes for the autumn Bob Cragg Lennart
Friday 30th November, Oxford sub group, SCOTLAND SUB GROUP The Star, Stanton St. John, 8pm. Since the last report, the Normog visit to Edinburgh took place with 30 people meeting SCANDANAVIAN GROUP up. Four of us from the local group met with This year's AGM was good fun. The band others from the south for an audio tour and
34 tea on board Britannia. Tony Oliver (NE fun of daft things. This month it is really hard Group) had driven up from Portsmouth in his as I only have sad news. Aero 8 after attending the Goodwood Eric Walpole, who joined the Club in April Festival – he really wanted that tea! Our 1956 and has been a South Coast stalwart thanks to John Anderson of Normog for ever since, has now passed away. He organising the event. suffered greatly for many years but it never The following weekend was the Bo‟ness Hill held him back. He was positive to the end Climb, mainly VSCC but with Stewart and even drove himself to recent meetings at Gordon in his Trice (JAP 60 deg 4-wheeler) the Six Bells. In the good old days, Jean and and Bob Towell in his flat-sided Aero Eric would entertain Club Members at their competing, assisted by Goo Boatwright – a house in Croydon. A young Gary Caroline picture may be in this issue. I managed the was a regular visitor and would decibelise parade run… the neighbourhood. Jean could hear him all Next up, I made a run 250 miles south to the way around the by-pass. Eric was once visit Peter Atkinson in Leeds – beautiful run the owner of the famous Beart Brooklands down on the Saturday, but my return was racer, not that he knew it, for he only bought delayed by significant rain and flooding, so a it because it had three good tyres! The car is slow journey back to Auld Reekie on now being restored by Chris Booth. Eric‟s F- Wednesday. The delay allowed me to see Type has now passed to his son Laurence some the YND members at Dave Hodgson‟s who intends to keep and use it. To Jean and lunchtime meeting, food supplied by his wife Laurence we offer our condolences and hope Sue. Dave seems to have a considerable to see them both again soon. number of 3-speeder gearbox casings and, On the Friday at Malvern, Jane and I had just er… Singer Le Mans chassis - must mean enough time for a quick walk to the top of something. the hills before dinner. As we climbed, a Paul Jowitt is still in need of a chauffeur, but solitary figure was making his descent. It was he reports that work on his restored SS is still Dave Young with the shocking news that his going well in Kent, and Bob Brough still wife Virginia is very seriously ill. Bravely, plans to reassemble the MX2 once his Dave had come for his Mogspares duties. Céilidh commitments permit. The view from the top was crystal clear Ian Daglish has a build date for his 5-speeder unlike the future they and their family now and may have achieved a test drive in face. We wish them strength and peace Malvern by now – will he commit we through the difficult days ahead. For some wonder? strange reason, things tend to come in threes What have the rest of you been up to? Let me and I don‟t mean wheels. More distressing know for the December report please news came when I met Mike Bamber at the I will be planning some sub-group runs for Spares Fair. Poor Mike has been diagnosed 2013, and have in mind Cragside in to have a very debilitating illness that will get Northumberland, Culzean in Ayrshire and worse over time. I admire his fighting spirit Blair Atholl in Perthshire as venues that as he and Liz immediately volunteered to might allow most to attend something – but marshal for us at the Night Trial. This Club is any other suggestions are welcome. full of remarkable people. Dan Michael Joseph Sat/Sun 10th/11th Nov. MTWC Night Trial SOUTH COAST from Rackham RH20 2EU 6pm These reports are normally fairly straight Wed 21st Nov. Six Bells, Chiddingly. 8pm forward: I write about what has happened; give notice of what is coming up and make SOUTH EAST
35 Dieppe raid this year went off without a hitch Ingatestone, Essex (date to be advised) with organiser Ed Eyes surprisingly, Trip to the factory in November , Call travelling down to Newhaven in his Sports Jerry Rea if interested. Sat 3rd Nov, film and staying at the Hotel Campbell in Seaford. show at The Swan, Hornden-on-the-Hill. A special welcome to newcomers Mr and Mrs Dave Winbow and Mr and Mrs Pete SOUTH WEST Loveless to a South East Group event. Nick The visit to the Goytre Wharf in mid- Gutteridge was the star performer by giving September turned into an excellent day; we each of our French hosts a fast spin in the were blessed with good weather and nice new three-wheeler (we understand it is to be temperatures for those who arrived in their called the Morgan 5 speeder). Bob and Morgans, both three and four-wheel Muriel Towell (and Goo Boatwright) had an varieties, plus Stan Howitt on the Ariel with enjoyable trip to Bo'ness, Scotland to take Margaret in the Monza sidecar. The part in the local hill climb event. Ed Eyes and Horseshoes Inn looked after our food and I travelled up from Essex early Saturday drink requirements with a good menu and morning to attend the Spares Fair. Frankly range of excellent ales. getting up a 4am then driving back the same Dennis Ricketts, who organised the visit, is day is getting too arduous for this old boy, looking to strengthen Welsh members‟ we will travel up on Friday in future. I do not involvement with events in South Wales. think I have ever seen the Elgar Suite so full Anyone who wishes to be involved can of traders table‟s and crowds of eager contact him on 01495 757153 or members eager to do business. I met Eric [email protected] Eadon and was able to congratulate him on Classic & Sports Car Magazine will have an producing such a helpful book. Dennis Plater article on Morgan three-wheelers in the near manned a table upon which were all the future. C&SC‟s deputy Editor James Page is Morgan-related books accumulated by John the son of John Page, a SW Group member. Head over the years. I am pleased to confirm The photo shoot took place in early that Johns 250cc Sunbeam motorcycle September at Nick Taylor‟s estate with has moved north in the ownership of Cliff Nick‟s sv JAP Aero and MX-engined Dearden. Whilst at the Spares Fair I could Family, Nev Lear‟s F4, Andrew Barton‟s not help but notice the large number of MX4 SS, Brian Betts‟ 1924 Standard and a younger people among buyers and sellers. If new three-wheeler supplied by Williams the these are all members, the Club has nothing Bristol Morgan agents. to worry about in the future. Tony Quinn Eddie Gibbard Wed 21 November – 7:00pm onwards at Forthcoming Events The Crossways Inn, West Huntspill on the Christmas lunch will be at The Bell, A38 just south of Highbridge, Somerset.
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36 USA Riley Ulster Imp replica. I received word recently that Al Moss had Thanks to Larry Ayers for hosting a Morgan died (1927 – 2012). He raced his Morgan gathering on the Left Coast (see his story trike until 2006 but is most widely known for elsewhere in this issue), and to Rick Frazee his business Moss Motors, long one of the for hosting an upcoming event in primary sources for British car parts in North Florida. It's not too late to let Rick know America. you're coming on November 11th to the Bob Barclay says, upon being told he had eleventh annual Winter Park, Florida been awarded US Group Enthusiast for 2012, Concours d' Elegance. For information and to "I will be delighted, on this occasion, to be a register, check the website classed as an Honorary American!" "Thank winterparkconcours.com. Rick can be you 'more than words can wield the contacted by email at [email protected] or matter' (as the Bard would say)." via phone at 407-620-0507 See last month's Lee and I toured North Eastern US and Bulletin for more information. visited a few Morgan owners: Larry and We hope to see a large, central north Linda Eckler in New York (1932 SS), Marc American Morgan gathering in 2013: Bob Wunderman (1934 SS) and Jim Perman "Kermit" Wilson of Ohio and I are have (1938 SS and 1926 Aero), both in agreed to co-chair a meet for all Morgan Connecticut, Mark Mason (1934 SS) and three wheelers at the mid-September vintage Ron Garner (2-speeder Family/AeroSS/ races at Put-In Bay in Ohio. More delivery truck thing, complete with beer on information to come… tap), both seen at AutumnMOG in Newport, Duncan Charlton RI, and Graham Podd (1934 Sports and 1928 Jap Aero SS, under restoration in Arkansas). WEST MIDLANDS It was great to meet these enthusiasts face to Another quiet month in the West Midlands face. Jim Nichol was at AutumnMOG too apart from the annual AGM weekend (but without "Murphy", his 1928 Aero), and festivities. Congratulations are due to all who Dennis Glavis was visiting from California. were involved in organising an enjoyable We also stopped to look at Lime Rock Park, event with the usual opportunities for the famous race track in Connecticut where a renewing and making acquaintances amongst number of Morgans continue to the Mog fraternity and indulging in some race. Another highlight of the trip was a ride Morgan-related shopping therapy. through the countryside in Mike Virr's 1934 The WM Holly run is now booked for
JAP magneto bevel-drive gear sets, £80.00 pr; twin mag set, £115.00 Plus postage £2 UK, £2 Europe, £3 overseas. Square ML magneto pick-up & brush; £10. each incl p&p anywhere. JAP D shaped bevel-gear covers £25. incl p&p anywhere JAP half-round bevel-gear covers for late KT series engines with mechanical oil pumps: £25. incl p&p anywhere. (must be finish-bored in timing cover ) 50°/60° JAP engine plate sets £40. plus p&p £8. UK, £32 Europe. If you are not entirely satisfied with goods supplied, please do not hesitate to return them for a refund. David Browne, Gorse farm, Fulletby, Horncastle, Lincolnshire LN9 6LA Tel/fax; 01507 534315
37 Sunday, 16th December. Start and finish will Meeting. The Clent Club 20:00 be at the usual venue, now under new Wednesday 14th November, Mid-month managers and reverting to its traditional Meeting. Fruiterer’s Arms, Ombersley name of The Island Pool, rather than it‟s 20:00. recent title The Cookley Arms. A novelty Wednesday 28th November, Monthly this year is that breakfasts will be available Meeting The Clent Club 20:00 from 8 a.m. for those who want to arrive early enough to indulge before the 10 a.m. YND start. Sunday lunch is now of the carvery I‟m writing this, the morning after our variety and it is essential to book in advance second Carbrook meeting. Again there were if you want breakfast or lunch (or both). nine of us, but not the same nine as last Ring 01562 850311 and please mention the month. Potentially there could be at least 20 MTWC so that we can all be accommodated there. Again the landlord and lady were very in an appropriate area of the dining room. friendly. If anyone wants to offer a lunchtime You should be back from the run for lunch at meet venue I would be glad to mention it around 12 o‟clock. For those who don‟t here. know, The Island Pool is on the A449 about Dave. four miles north of Kidderminster (O.S. 13th November Carbrook Hall S9 2FJ Sheet 139 854804) and their postcode (for 27th November Reindeer inn WF4 4RL those who use new-fangled satnav technology) is DY10 3RX. Enjoy your Morgan in this season of “mists and mellow fruitfulness”. Dave Anscombe Wednesday, 31st October, Monthly
Review of North American market "5-speeder" adjusting to is remembering to keep the rpm above Morgan: 2000. Power drops off enough below 2000 that Larry and Linda Eckler allowed me to drive their you'll immediately know if you found 5th gear new "5-speeder" Morgan three-wheeler, first at instead of 3rd during normal driving. During their shop (Morgan Motors of New England) and engine overrun there is a vibration around 1800 again at AutumnMOG. I wasn't willing to test the rpm which makes you wonder if the engine just braking or handling limits and the engine was not died. yet broken in; but I was able to form a tentative My dominant impression of the car is that it is easy opinion. Ride is excellent and the cockpit comfort to drive and does what I want it to when I want it is reasonable. Control effort was appropriate, pedal to. There were no oil leaks, the brakes work, it placement (adjustable) was good enough to allow starts easily, etc. For many people those heel-and-toeing and the sight lines were reasonably differences are positive attributes but for some good although the cowl seems high to me (I'm who love the antique charm of fluttering engine about 5'-8"). The location of the top of the parts, confusing controls, and vintage sounds and windscreen bisects my sight line but this could smells of the older cars, the new cars may seem probably be adjusted either by altering the cushion "too" modern for their taste. Perhaps one way to height or shaving a little bit off the top of the categorize the difference between the new and old Plexiglas windscreen. Performance is strong and is that one lets you experience the drive (with few brakes felt appropriate. Mechanical noise or wind demands of the driver from the vehicle itself) buffeting were not excessive. The exhaust noise is whereas the other one has you experience the car slightly louder than I'd like at speed but 70 mph is itself, with all senses, whether you're going not uncomfortable to maintain. This particular anywhere or not. example didn't have any whine from the bevel box Duncan Charlton in the rear and the only thing I found myself
38 Regalia John Barker
Regalia Literature OP2 – Lubrication Chart. A copy of the LP1 - Anzani Anthology. The illustrated original Castrol lubrication chart for the 2 story of the Anzani engine and its use in speeder. (Useful for 3 speeder owners as Morgan Three-wheelers well). Makes a great garage wall hanging LP2 – Story of the Three-wheeler. Brian OP3 – List of Parts. An A4 version of the Watt‟s essential guide to the manufacturing List of parts, prepared by our librarian. details of the three-wheeler. A must have for OP7 – 1937 catalogue. An (unfolded if you dating your pride and joy. (Many want) reprint of the 1937 company catalogue, illustrations) showing all models available at that time. LP3 – Best of Clarrie.. What is there to say (B&W) about this publication. A collection of OP13 – Morgan Three-wheeler Handbook – articles written by the late Clarrie Coombes, Ford Engine Models. Tony Birks definitive describing his activities whilst owning and book of the F-type, full of helpful hints, driving a 3W. It doesn‟t tell you exactly how photos, drawings and data. Includes a great to tackle each and every job on a 3W, (it is deal of useful information for 3 speeder not a workshop manual) but it gives you the owners especially on the disassembly and confidence to try. A „must‟ for all 3W assembly of the gearbox. (soon to be owners. Wouldn’t be without mine! Ed... reprinted) LP4 – F-type Handbook - MMC. A O3 – The Bulletin DVD. Every edition of facsimile reprint of the Morgan Motor the Bulletin for 1944 to the end of 2010, with Company‟s original handbook supplied with index, search facilities and some video clips. every F-type sold. Every serious three-wheeler owner should LP5 – Matchless Engine Handbook. A superb small reference book for all Matchless have one. A massive reference source. Below engine models at £20.00. + p&p. LP6 – MMC Three-wheeler Instruction Below left, whisky tumblers at £28-£34 + Book. A facsimile reprint of the Morgan p&p depending upon engraved text. Motor Company‟s original handbook John supplied with all „twin‟ engined three- Regalia; John Barker, 83 County Park Ave, wheelers sold. Halesowen, West Mids, B62 8SX 0121 501 LP7 – Book of The Morgan . A very useful illustrated general guide to owning and 2042 [email protected] driving a Morgan three-wheeler
39 of wheels respoked Magna wheels at £55 with
Super stainless parts to complement your Morgan in 2010. New: Front hub protection plates, laser-cut for accuracy and flatness. £12.00 per pair. Beetleback catches now back in stock. As original but with internal spacers to prevent crushing; polished stainless steel. Drawings showing fitting details and clip positions available if required. £100.00 per set of four. Morgan heat shields. „Morgan‟ in script with or without the wording „Super Sports‟ in small print underneath, or just a set of holes like a cheese-grater. Polished stainless ready to clamp to your exhaust pipes - no more burnt elbows. £80.00 per pair. Front spring covers, in polished stainless; no more rubbed-off chrome or paint. £80.00 per car set. All prices plus post and packing. Castle Bank Cottage, Ewloe, Deeside, Flintshire CH5 3BZ Tel. 01244 532 714 [email protected]
Need your Morgan respraying? All types of painting carried out on chassis or body etc. Call Guy Shotton on 01746 712817 or 01746 712812 email: [email protected] Botwood Farm, Ditton Priors Bridgnorth, Shropshire. WV16 6SW
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Photo from Chris Booth. It was taken on the Sunbeam Clubs Graham Walker run from Beaulieu in August. Five Morgans took part, the three in the photo are John Houlihan, Mike Bamber and Nick Sermon.
The intrepid Clements, Parkinson Mille Miglia „Team Morgan‟ in front of the Ferrari museum in Bologna. A truly awesome achievement. Well done. Story by Barbara Simmank on page 24.
42 Photos from AutumnMOG at Newport Rhode Island. Ron Garners 1928 Aero SS complete with beer and Hot coffee on tap. Below, another Ron Garner restoration, Mark Masons 1934 Super Sports.
43 Photos from Castle Combe by Dennis Rushton. Sue Darbyshire leading the pack of some very potent vintage racers.
44 Is your Ford Distributor showing its’ age? reference use the standard one as a guide. I have been running alternatives to the Ford The shaft will need cutting to provide an 8/10 distributors for some time now, offset peg; again for reference use the drive including the distributor from the 100E, but shaft from the oil pump to dizzy drive as a with a little machining, if you fancy the template. Cut about 19mm of tube with the electronic route, try the Mini/Metro option. internal diameter the same as the drive shaft Most later Minis (not the German one) and to make the locater for the oil drive shaft, and some Metros run a dizzy that is a “one stop” drill across the diameter of the tube, so that electronic ignition. This dizzy is easily when the dizzy shaft is replaced, the roll pin identifiable as it has a cap that is secured can be re-used to locate the tube in place, and with screws and has an electronic module on keep the shaft in the ally housing. The the side. They used to be common in scrap- original clamp can be used to hold the dizzy yards, but may be harder to locate now; but if in place. If you have chosen the electronic you do find one they are only fitted in place route, connect two wires from the positive with one bolt holding the clamp and can be and negative terminals on the coil and easily removed. When you have the unit at connect to the module on the side of the home, I usually start with cleaning it, as distributor, it will only work when connected years of old Mini oil and associated filth in the right order, but if you get it wrong first make for a waterproof seal and protect the time, do not worry, reverse the wires and it aluminium body from rot, but look awful. should work. Incorrect connections should To make it fit, disassemble the unit, not harm the module! Time it up and you removing the roll pin holding the drive onto have a distributor for life without the worry the shaft and remove the shaft. Machine the of points, condenser etc and no worry about ally body from the existing 26.5mm, to the play in the shaft. The same system can be 25mm (or 1 inch, depending on your used for a distributor with points; Mini vernier), turning off the locating collar. As a points, cap and rotor arm are cheaper, easier guide the “O” ring groove will still be to obtain and pretty robust. visible. Machine an extra amount from the The selection of photographs overleaf should bottom of the body as the hole in the block is help this description. smaller than the hole through the head, for Kim Allen
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45 Original type distributor. 100E and E93A dizzy‟s do vary slightly.
Mini electronic distributor.
Off-set dog drive. Best practice is to get this right, but mistakes can be rectified by moving plug leads and/or twisting body in clamp.
Photographs accompanying Kim Allens article on previous page.
46 In Memoriam. E. Alan Moss • 1927 – 2012 Al Moss, founder of Moss Motors, and one of our pre-war racing buddies, passed away on Tuesday, September 25 from complications of pneumonia and a recovery from brain surgery. He raced his beloved MG TC and his 1934 Morgan MX4 at 29 events on the West Coast. His dry sense of humor was a special treat to all who know him and relished his friendship. Al retired from racing his beautiful Morgan trike in May, 2006 and offered it for sale, although I was not the first on tap to purchase it. The first person who was promised his car, should he decide to part with it, was the person from whom he purchased it, Andrew Spranza. I was 2nd in line, and happy to become the trike‟s new owner. The Morgan trike was one of several Morgans Al owned over the years, and he sold his nice Flat Rad Morgan several years ago. This year in Monterey, he sold his racing M.G. at auction and was pleased with the money it brought. Another highlight was having Al visit us at Infineon Raceway in 2009 for the Wine Country Classic and participate in the 100th Anniversary of Morgan Celebrations. He felt honored to pilot his old trike from the race track to the Sonoma Square for the Saturday night festivities. On Sunday, he drove the trike and led the parade laps for the Morgan track event. He always called the Morgan “our trike” and was pleased to hear reports that it was earning awards at various shows on the West Coast. Many of his old racing buddies were very pleased that Al visited us at Buttonwillow this May for the Annual VARA British Extravaganza, travelling from his home in Sedona, Arizona. At that time he looked a little frail but was in great spirits and shared some quality visiting with many of us. Four of the faithful Bay Area Morgan owners brought out their machines on September 29 for a tour of some 60 miles in our three-wheelers celebrating Al Moss. Al would have pleased that “Moss Mog” led the event. I hope Al has moved on to a better place, perhaps he will be racing one of his favorite cars and taking the checkered flag before going on to a victory lap. We‟ll miss you a lot, Al. You were a good friend and great buddy. Larry Ayers
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Parting shot. From Peter Wing. “The guy said that it had always been stored undercover, the front end that is!”