MTWC Group Events in August To check with GOs, see contact details p29

1 Aug FFSW Group, Black & White MCC Fox & Hounds, Scorrier 01am. 2 Aug South East Group meeting, The Swan, Horndon on the Hill, 8.00pm 5 Aug Brooklands Group meeting, New Inn, Send, Surrey. 5 Aug East Anglia Woolpit Lunchtime meeting, 12.00 noon. 13 Aug North West Group Lunch meeting, The Smoker Inn, A556, Plumley, Nr Northwich 13 Aug FFSW Group VSCC, Hawkins Arms, Zelah noon: 13 Aug West Midlands Group meeting, Fruiterers Arms, Ombersley, 8.00pm Aug No group meet at Hare Arms, Stow Bardolph See Group report. 17 Aug Far South West Group meeting, The Huntsman Check with John 20 Aug East Midlands Group meeting, Royal Oak, Brandon, from 6.00pm 20 Aug South Coast Group meeting, Six Bells Chiddingly, 8.00pm 21 Aug FFSW Group meeting, Fox and Hounds, Scorrier 7.30pm: 21 Aug Lancs and Lakes Group meeting, Royal Oak, Garstang, Dinner beforehand. 6.30pm 27 Aug West Midlands Group Monthly meeting. Clent Club, 8pm. 29 Aug North West Group meeting, The Whipping Stocks, Over Peover 7pm. 31 Aug Oxford Group meeting, The Abingdon Arms, Beckley 7.30pm if a weekday or lunchtime if a weekend remember CHECK the GO’s report … just to make certain PLEASE! This list is regular CLUB meets for additional runs - see reports

Dates for your 2014 diary

Sunday 6th Sept: Training Day (see p5) 17th/18th and 19th October: The AGM and Dinner Dance Weekend ( see p6)

Contents: 3 Editorial Nonsense 14 Letters and emails 40 More ***** Questions 4 Chairman's 15 Help the Aged 41 Last Months UPE sorry Steering Column 16 Beatrix: 100yrs Old 42 NW Group Camp 5 Training Day 18 Morgans Reunited 43 Nutley Windmill 20 F-Type Crutch Mods 44 Parky’s Fave Drive 7 Curborough Photos 22 Mogspares 46 Floggery 8 Sue’s Curborough 23 JAP Spares 48 More Curborough 9 Thrill on the Hill and 26 Registrar STEVE Photos 30 Group Reports 49 Keep looking …... 10 Competition report 38 Run Invites 12 Electronic Speedo 39 Regalia

Cover Photo: 100 Years at Pickersleigh Road : Line-up outside the Factory entrance Photo: Grahame Joseph

2 VOL 69 August 2014 No 8 THE BULLETIN THE MONTHLY MAGAZINE OF THE MORGAN THREE- WHEELER CLUB AFFILIATED TO THE ACU: NON - TERRITORIAL CLUB WEBSITE: www.mtwc.co.uk

Editorial

“Hello children, when the music stops, the countryside. Ian’s article is redolent of a Daphne Oxenford will be here to read you a regular series in The Blue ‘Un as the weekly story”… twingaloo, twingaloo ... This month you have another eclectic offering and as much variety as can be mustered to render you catatonic. The Club Twisty Sprint at Curborough was a huge success - Pete and Sue Clews are to be congratulated on a magnificent event. There are two related articles … Pete’s Competition Report gaudia, discursus, covers the details in his usual, nostri propositum inimitable and readable style libelli est. ex quo … but I urge you to read the version that Sue has written - a nico vestitor remarkable insight in to what tollentibus tres organising the event involved. rota primus Truly extraordinary. I can only imagine how popular - and how much bigger the sprint might be next year as a result. A true MTWC event in the Proper Sense and enjoyed by the participants and some ninety spectators. It just goes to show what can be achieved with first class organisation and plenty of advance notice. More of this please and mark it for your 2015 diary. Also a success was the Morgan factory double event “The Thrill on the Hill” on the Saturday followed on Sunday by “100 Years at Pickersleigh Road”. Thanks must go to Ian and Maria Parkinson and Richard and Penny Atherton for their hard work on the Club stand on both days. See reports on page 9. Ian Parkinson also makes an appearance in this issue with an article that reflects one of the pure delights of owning a Morgan Three Wheeler of any age … the sheer enjoyment of just going for a drive, the simple pleasure of getting out, just to enjoy

3 Hon. Chairman — Steering Column Michael Joseph

Trevor Seymour made a point in his GO blending in. Four of them were competing on Report last month about members coming the track including our Treasurer John from other areas to the Brooklands Group Scruton with wife Jackie as passenger, in meetings. Some may feel parochial but it is action for the first time in their red example. the Morgan Three-Wheeler Club that I joined Jackie is keen to drive next year so there will and to which I belong. be even more direct competition between Another excellent example of various family members. At a Sprint, one is of course sections of our Club all joining together for a primarily competing against one’s self and great day out was at the recent Club Sprint at the times set on previous runs. One thing Curborough. It was a perfect event that about the 5 speeder is that comparisons showed what could be achieved when the between drivers can more easily be made Club is pulling together. The organisation ran because the cars are so similar. The MMC like clockwork thanks to our tireless factory car is particularly quick in the hands Competition Secretary Pete Clews and his of Mark Reeves. There is no doubt that wife Sue who did an exemplary job ensuring competition improves the breed and sales. a safe and From the successful meeting. very early My gratitude also pioneering goes to the event days through officials, marshals, to the commentators, present, this helpers and has brought assistants. success and There was a built the combined Morgan enthusiasm made reputation. up of marshals and There are spectators. On the not many track there was an cheaper interesting assort- ways to ment of Morgans ‘Timing is everything’ enjoy motor and also old motorcycles some of which sport and it is nice to see how through this were being ridden by well-known members. Club it is possible to take a Morgan three- Some drivers have now retired from active wheeler and enjoy it to the full on the road, motor sport and could be seen enjoying a sprint course, hill climb and racing track. I picnic on the grass, soaking up the friendly guess all things are relative but wonder how atmosphere on what was a glorious sunny long we will refer to the 5 speeder as the new day. three wheeler? When it first came out there The new Leavens timing equipment were understandably sceptics fearful of how worked well with only a few very minor it would change the Club. The experience so mechanical issues which can be corrected. far has been entirely positive; bringing in This is a valuable asset which is saving the new members, putting us in the public eye, Club money encouraging closer ties with the factory, There was an impressive crowd who adding a new dimension and swelling the arrived in all types and ages of vehicle. I number of cars on Club runs. However, noticed a quad of colourful Trikings, several perhaps its greatest contribution is that it has four wheel Morgans, lots of members on helped to bridge a few gaps, break down motor bikes and it is comforting to see how some barriers and in doing so brought the easily the 5 speeders are now accepted and wider Morgan world together.

4

The AGM and Dinner Dance 17th/18th and 19th October 2014

You probably already know that this year’s per person). Plus they’ll lay on several new cars for members to try the new five-speeder The GO’s were asked to discuss it with for themselves and we can use the car park to members and provide feedback …. some folk hold our annual ‘concours’ event. are happy about the changes and others are... As it happens it was decided to hold the how shall I put it, um ...spitting washers. spares fair at The Abbey Hotel as usual but Certainly our long-haul visitors are happy on the Sunday morning with the tours, test because they can now get the cheaper drives and concours taking place at the October air fares. But it wasn’t changed for factory on the Saturday morning and the their benefit and it wasn’t changed just for club’s AGM in their Visitor’s Centre on the change’s sake. Saturday afternoon. With limited dates available from the hotel I must admit I was a bit taken aback by the I was looking for a Saturday that didn’t clash reaction of some to the changes. Why with a Sporting Section event. The above wouldn’t you want to go for a drive from date was the only one that fitted the bill ...the Great Malvern to Malvern Link to the factory racers had better turn up!!!. where, most likely, your car came from? As Personally, with many friends at the far as I know there isn’t a classic car club in factory, I’ve always been puzzled why it existence that wouldn’t kill to be able to go wasn’t more involved. However ... with new back to the factory where their cars were management at Pickersleigh Road, I became originally built to see modern versions being aware (directly from the Managing Director, made - and coming out of the same gates that Steve Morris), that efforts to create stronger member’s cars came out of! Talk about a connection between the factory and clubs photo opportunity! Its part of the uniqueness was sought - the MSCC as well as us. of Morgan. Quite literally there isn’t another car club in the world that can do this. (OK, so But that has to work both ways - almost the MSCC can, but hey, we thought of it the first question I got asked after requesting first!) the use of the factory’s facilities for free was ‘What do we get out of it?’. I’m really hoping that we can put on a fantastic show of cars for the factory, have Firstly came an assurance that the club lots of media attention from around the world DOES have a positive attitude towards the and give a boost both to them and to the club. new 5-Speeder. (They had no idea it was called that, by the way). Secondly, they were Saturday evening will be our annual Dinner amazed to learn that the Club, via the Comp. Dance as usual. With the help of club film Sec. Pete Clews negotiating with the ACU, librarian, Dave Farrow, I’ve prepared a short had created a new ‘Sporting’ class - just for film to be shown. Afterwards there’ll be 5-Speeders. Nobody had told them! dancing (I hope!) to some fantastic swing/ They know now of course - and Mark Reeves rock n roll music. The invite will be in has become the first Works’ three-wheeler August’s issue of the Bulletin and I urge you driver since 1938! all to come and be part of this exciting event. They were assured that the Bulletin, our So ...it is slightly different in format but it’s Club magazine does …and will have features still with the same friends, the same cars and certainly will ...Ed. about the new cars and the same esprit de corps as all the years that should they wish, they can advertise both before. in the magazine and online. See you there! They were impressed and offered us the Richard Atherton AGM Organiser use of their Visitor’s Centre for the spares fair with FREE factory tours (usually £12.50

6 Curborough in Pictures

Hamish Bibby at the Hairpin Pete Clews nears the Finish

David Harfield at the Hairpin Bill Tuer at the Hairpin

Bronte Pearson leaves the start Sandra Hodgson at the Hairpin

Tom Cowley in Tony Quinn’s racer Austin Smith at the Hairpin

7 Curborough - or What Sue Clews Did Sue Clews Pete’s preparation for Curborough started We arrived at Curborough not long after months ago, in fact this time last year when 3.00 and very slowly drove to the paddock. he booked the circuit. Then there was the Friends from the racing group and other com- permit, the course licence, ambulance, cater- petitors began to arrive and I had a busy time ing, adverts to be placed and ordering the completing entry forms. Then a more relax- clubs new timing gear. The Comp. Sec’s ing interlude around the communal BBQ with notes produced a rush of volunteers along the evening being superbly rounded off with with all the members who regularly help. Bob Cope letting us all become American Then my part started. The phone calls and GI”s driving his 6 wheeler GMC army truck. emails for entry forms and trips to the post Early to bed, early to rise - 6.30 to be exact office for those who rely on the GPO. Even- and already a few competitors were up and tually entries started to drop on the mat, some about. The office opened at 8.30 and Sue D. days so many we had our own special bundle. and Diane Grant helped me to sort out every- Just before the closing date I sent out another one’s paperwork and we were soon extremely reminder which led to another rush of forms busy with both officials and competitors which needed sorting into piles (Morgans, signing on. The ambulance crew arrived so other three wheelers, bikes and those forms we then had a much happier Comp. Sec as we which were complete or needing work). My could not run the meeting without them. office was the carpet in the spare bedroom. A beautiful summer’s day passed in a blur. We put the program together very late …. Checking that every-one was happy, especial- or very early (depending on your time zone) ly the marshals to whom we were very grate- on the Sunday before the sprint. Monday ful, running errands for the Clerk of the saw me in the office of the place I used to Course, talking to friends and members who work and I shredded their unwanted letters had come from far afield and sorting out the whilst the photocopier churned out 450 finances with Alistair at lunchtime. Selling double-sided pages. programs meant that I chatted to many spec- Next, I visited my mother-in-law, who is tators, all of who were enjoying the spectacle 104; I sat on her floor, cross-legged and sta- of Morgans and bikes of all ages, ranging pled the programs together while talking to from Archie Beggs on his 1928 Sunbeam( a her about the entrants. Her carers looked at bike which is as old as he is) to four of the me with bewilderment until I explained what new 5 speeders. I was doing. I managed to watch Pete’s final, and fastest The tech. cards and final instructions were run and then it was all over. It is always a then put into envelopes (all different sizes - great relief to me when everyone has safely so many different methods of folding) and finished their final lap. Sue D. quickly then another walk to our friendly post office. worked out who had won which classes and After an initial flurry of e-mails it all went the presentation followed. I am always happy quiet, rather unsettling but welcome. that so many people stay to see who has won Saturday arrived. We packed up the van, and are so pleased for others. racer first. Why did the fridge decide not to Throughout the day there had been a very work on the warmest weekend of the year? laid back atmosphere in the paddock with We double checked that we had got every- competitors and spectators enjoying the sun- thing - paperwork, prizes, spare leathers and shine and each other’s company. That so helmets. My last job was to water the toma- many people said how much that they had toes only to find a young thrush flying around enjoyed the event and that they would see us the greenhouse. My matador trick with an next year made all the hard work seem so old sack worked and the fledgling very hap- worthwhile. We, and hopefully they, went pily flew to freedom. Strawberries and ice- home with huge grins on our faces. cream followed and we set off to meet Nigel We could not have had such a successful Glover and his partner Kirsty who were de- event without the team of willing helpers, a livering the timing gear. big thank you to all of you.

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Thrill on the Hill - Shelsley Walsh Ian Parkinson

The MTWC had a Club stand at Shelsley Walsh for this year's Thrill on the Hill event. The stand was manned by volunteers from the Club. They were kept busy all day with general enquiries and strong interest from new five speeder owners. These owners were

The Hill Runs were fully booked up and a lot of the entrants were M3W owners. As a display on the stand we had Chris Harfield’s F Type and a 5-speeder. The sales of Club Regalia were very strong and car We were pleased to welcome the Club badges quickly sold out. The weather was good and the excellent setting of Shelsley , who attended all over the ensured all had a good time. weekend. All who attended and especially The flypast during the day of a Spitfire and those who took the trouble to bring their cars, the aerobatic display were very well agreed it was a great week-end. An excellent received. It was a worthwhile day for all opportunity to showcase the Club and concerned. encourage new members to join. 100 Years at Pickersleigh Road Grahame Joseph

As a DC3 Dakota commemorating the 70th anniversary of D-Day flew in at low level above a sea of Morgans the Worcester Male Voice Choir burst into song with Land of Hope and Glory. The patriotic music of Malvern composer Edward Elgar was appreciated by the Morgan faithful. We were gathered to celebrate another anniversary, the centenary of Morgan car production at Pickersleigh Road. The colourful sight of our three- wheelers also turned heads and in Above: Penny and Richard particular the sounds of mighty JAP Atherton and Maria engined racers bouncing between the Parkinson. factory walls. Below: Factory entrance Martyn Webb organised an eclectic Pickersleigh Road assortment of three-wheelers covering the whole period of their production. Ian and Maria Parkinson and Richard and Penny Atherton must be thanked for their superb organisation and such a brilliant job on the Club stand. Managing Director, Steve Morris was delighted to see us and our cars. It was a memorable occasion and a great party.

9 Competition Report Pete Clews

How do you measure success? You can of places and two second places and Greg course take the simple way of counting Bibby, fresh from his Cadwell win, had two numbers so the more people take part - the second places and two fourth places. Further better the event; the fastest car is the best; down the field Chas Pilbeam in his F-Super add up the points and most points wins. Sports, passengered by Wendy Glenn and While this works quite well for a race there Richard and Vicki White in their Matchless are other factors that come into the equation Super Sports battled for the Touring Mod when it is a Club event involving a wide honours. Matchless power prevailed. ranging group of people, many with differing Brooklands Double Twelve 14/15th June expectations of what the Club event should Five Morgans took part in this mixture of give them. Curborough was such an event. Speed event and Driving Tests including the Some members came to compete, some to Brooklands Test Hill and the Mercedes watch, some to meet friends and have a Sprint Track. Sue Darbyshire was only 3.5 picnic and some to give something back to seconds behind the winning ERA to take the club by offering their help to make it all second overall, the fastest vintage car and the work. All are valid parts of being a club fastest lady - the car is vintage but Sue isn’t! member. Take away any of these and you Rob Pike in his Super Sports was a second have a lesser event. and a half quicker than Gary Caroline in the As Competition Secretary I am responsible Standard Class. Trevor Seymour and Andy for the organisation, the ACU permit and Messent took part in the Driving tests and course licence, the medical provision, the both climbed the Test Hill successfully. timing and numerous other aspects but it is MTWC Curborough 22nd June the club members who make it a successful Last year there was a deluge, this year was event. The members who scrutineer, work wall-to-wall sunshine as befits the middle of on the startline in the sun all day, help to set the year. the event out at 7.am and travel hundreds of The youngsters were there in force. Tony miles to marshal and run the paddock office. Pearson, himself a newcomer this year, Those who spent the day in a hot brought his daughters, Verity as passenger box and those who sell programmes. Their and Bronte to dual drive; her first very successful event. Rob Pike had his daughter Other club members get their pleasure by Georgie beside him and Chris Harfield gave competing and giving pleasure to those who his son David another go in the F-Super. enjoy the spectacle either by being there to David Paxton took his first ride in Charles watch or by accessing the website and Pilbeam’s F Super Sports. Sandra Hodgson Bulletin. Spectators come to watch but in pushed Danny into the passenger seat to doing so they give pleasure to those who complete her first Curborough. Obviously in make the event run and to those who the MTWC “Girls are doing it for compete. This is the true essence of a club, themselves!” There were of course all the we join together to make something that we “stalwarts” who take part in rain or shine and can all enjoy. these were joined by Ian Cheese who had his It has been a busy month on the competition first competitive drive of Bob Towell’s Flat front with Morgans competing at numerous sided Aero while Dave Hodgson forsook his events as well as our own MTWC F-Type to drive a new Racing Buckland. Curborough. Further down the paddock were the 5 VMCC Mallory Park 14/15th June Speeders attracting a lot of attention from the spectators. Three had driven to the meeting Challenge Round but 4 Morgans entered the including John and Jacqui Scruton and B3 Class along with Dave Hodgson and Ann Austin Smith with Julia Perry, all doing their Harfield in a Buckland. Over the 2 day first event, and at the end of the day they meeting Bill and Maggie Tuer had two first drove away again.

10 At the end of the paddock were the Tuers and Class, with a time of 46.05 seconds, half a Bibbys with their 8/80s poised like hunting second faster than David Poplar. cats. Sue and George Darbyshire were taking The fastest 5-Speeder was Mark Reeves a holiday from competing but Sue was soon who was happy to dip below 40 seconds in the flying round the paddock office as fast as she tuned Morgan Motor Company car but the laps Silverstone, while George with no car to battle was between the other equal 5-Speeders look after, found his way to the startline where with Austin Smith in his first event taking the he relieved Phil Bridge so that he could honours, with a time of 43.3 seconds. passenger Cathy Quinn. VSCC Pembrey 28/29th June There was a wide mixture of motorbikes Sue Darbyshire was the only Morgan entered from the early ‘20s to the ‘80s plus a group of in the Saturday Sprint and beat Charlie Martin outfits. The US Army were in charge of the in the 4 Wheeler Morgan RIP Special by 2 assembly area and Bob Cope had brought hundredths of a second …. all the more along his GMC 6-Wheeler to help enforce remarkable as it was in the dry. Sue was discipline. Many of us had a great time diving joined by Duncan Wood for the Vintage Race it around on Saturday evening so thanks Bob and took his revenge for the DNF at Cadwell both for the drive and for marshalling the by beating Sue by over 3 seconds. Duncan competitors on Sunday. took 2nd Vintage behind an AC/GN with Sue There were numerous Marshals, mostly in 3rd place taking 1st place on Handicap. club members who volunteered. Jonathan and VMCC Lydden Hill 5/6th July Richard Garside took the post on the hairpin, while Brian Betts along with David Followell It’s a long way to Lydden but Bill Tuer and travelled from deepest Wiltshire to man the Greg Bibby made their annual trip to the Kent circuit where they always face stiff opposition middle post and Jim Baker oversaw them all. For the first time, the PA system worked from very fast outfits. well for us, perhaps it didn’t dare not to work One of the great things about VMCC racing is that there are plenty of races over the 2 days with the venerable duo of Laurie Weeks and Mike Guess commentating. They did a and Bill and Maggie were able to come away wonderful job, very entertaining and with a first place and three second places while Greg and Paula almost had a straight informative, although after listening to what rd th th th they said about one competitor I’d like to flush with a 3 , 4 , 6 and 7 . A worthwhile know what they said about me as I messed up trip for both. the hairpin. VSCC Shelsley Walsh 6th July The crowd grew and by lunchtime the Four Morgans entered the oldest Hillclimb but circuit was full of spectators including our Alistair Rew suffered clutch problems and did Chairman Michael Joseph and Mogspares not run so this left just three. Mike Sythes man Grahame. The picnicking groups was first up in Class 2, where he already holds included Robin and Sue Rew and Bob and the Class Record. He pushed the Super Aero Audrey Haynes ... whilst leaning on the fence hard and took the class by over 3 seconds. halfway along the Shenstone Straight was This left the Racing Class for Sue Darbyshire none other than John Blower, looking well and Bob Towell. Sue had major problems after his illness. getting grip off the startline even more so th I can’t mention everyone or this will become when it started to rain and finished 6 with a a club history but one member estimated that time of 40.65. Bob in his 200 Mile Aero there were over 90 members whom he knew. didn’t struggle so much for grip but doesn’t The MTWC Challenge Round results saw have the power of Sue’s car and finished 14th Hamish Bibby take the Racing Class honours in a time of 59.50. from Bill Tuer and set FTD at 38.26 . The The competition scene quietens a little for youngsters did well and Ian Hughes ably August before a very busy September but assisted by the enthusiastic Georgia Hornby there are VSCC Prescott and the VSCC 80th won the Standard Class on his first event Anniversary events at the East of England driving Steve Lister’s 1927 Aero Blackburne Showground in Peterborough. with a time of 53.72. Danny Hodgson was in cracking form to take the Touring Modified

11 More on Electronic Speedo Drive Trevor Seymour

I have had quite a bit of interest and the a proximity switch to a small computer answer is YES! There are some very talented control box. The control box sends a signal people in the club. to a speedo with either an electronic gauge All those that replied have slightly set inside the speedo or to drive a stepper different solutions that would provide a motor attached to the back of the normal speedo for a Morgan without a cable drive. speedo driving it directly. Some of the different types are under There is a ready-made device available as construction and development. So watch this above but with a short speedo cable about 9 space! inches long which drives a normal speedo. I can just hear the complaints about it all This has been designed for a US vehicle that being very modern and spoiling a Morgan. If have an up-rated transmission fitted that does you have an original speedo drive you don't not have a cable drive. I don't know if it need one. A speedo is a legal requirement for could be adapted for our use. all post 1934 Morgans, and my guess is that The stepper motor is a similar size to that sixty percent do not have one. The people I fitted in a scanner or printer. There are ready know without a speedo have all said they made circuit boards that to control the would fit an electronic drive if one was stepper motor which would allow a choice of available. directional rotation and can be adjusted for My crude, electronically illiterate any speedo drive ratio, speed display description of the solutions (all 12 volts): adjusted using a sat-nav as a speed reference. A magnet mounted on the gearbox sprocket I have put those who are developing such (or alternator drive pulley) sends a signal via a device in touch with each other.

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13 Letters and emails Woolpit Wonderings by email Have just got home from a meeting of the Lovely,Touchy, Feely…. by email East Anglia - Woolpit Group and with our Dear Ed. Thank you so, so much for the lovely Bulletin this month. When I saw the covered M3W experiences as 5-speeders out picture of Mrs Trellis it really sent me wild, numbered Brian's F4 three to one. These she is all I had hoped for and more !! A real chats ranged from crash testing, production life Living Doll as Sir Cliff (Tumble? … number limits, full width windscreens to rear those with young grandchildren may under- mudguards but the cost-effectiveness of stand …. Ed) would sa y, I really must find a fitting the factory's track rod kit was agreed way to get in touch with her and feel her by all to be well worth fitting to the older (NOT continued on p49 …./ Ed cars. From the one with the dodgy woodwork …. Another member also absent abroad was Morris Taunton, Somerset. Simon Rayfield, so his article "A Dire and “Some of our 5-Speeders are Missing…” Awful Warning" made me think a bit, particu Ben and I had a great trip to Le Mans in the -larly as Simon and Sylvia are good friends M3W last weekend, and this time on a of ours. Surely the fundamental reason is the French trip, nothing fell off! mix of technologies does not give a 'fail safe' The French loved it – we were the toast of engine? Do not have a carburettor with an Arnage. There must be a lot of photos of it electrical petrol pump- either electrical pump circulating around now. Monday was a long with fuel injection (as in the M3W) or go day, with 380 miles covered from Le Mans back to a mechanical pump with carburettor. to Nottingham via the Cherbourg to Ports- Finally I much prefer having the pages of mouth fast ferry but it and we held up well. Contacts in the magazine every month. Whilst I was at the circuit, I visited the ….And so it came to pass as certain acolytes hath Morgan Owners enclosure a couple of time. There were 3 or 4 other M3W’s there, and I spoke at length to two of the owners. They Crystal gazing by email has both bought them in 2012 and joined the Re the photo on page 18 of the July Bulletin. MTWC at the same time. Neither renewed 1967 Crystal Palace, number 10 is myself, their subscriptions, quite independently, after not sure who my passenger was, but possibly the first year and joined the MSCC instead. Dick Sherwin of the Vincent club. They had felt unwelcome in our Club. Is that I had driven the Mog up from Brighton, not an indictment of us as a club. yes ….Ed windscreen and mudguards removed at the I assured them of how things have changed track, as we did in those days. and both may re-join, but if we are to spend a Number 14 looks like Gary, Mike Guess lot of time and effort encouraging new was there, and I have a programme which members, including those with M3Ws, we will reveal all … if found. must make them feel welcome and relevant. From my point of view Pete Clews has and the wormwheel stripped, that taught me done that in spades. There are a number of the hard way to wire up such things . M3W owners who will be pleased to sprint Re: the Bulletin …. jolly good I say. their cars, and the Talk Morgan site is clearly John Houlihan West Sussex influential in this community. From Mrs. Trellis, North Wales by tel. ans. John Scruton Hon. Treasurer Dear Jim Rockford, I am more than a little One for me and two for ?? by email confused as I wished to leave a message for There I was in the pub enjoying a quiet pint that nice editor, Mr Nonsense but it seems as when in came Mrs Trellis and asked for a though your ‘phone has been hacked because Double Entendre …. and do you know your answering message has been changed. what? …. the barman gave her one. Anyway… I left my name and number as May Dyttup Naegls Island, Somerset you asked - I always fancy a good cont/...p49

14 Help the Aged .. Part One Steve Uprichard When I was young(er) I thought nothing of crawling under a badly supported barrel back to remove the rear wheel spindle. It was never easy because the spindle hit the woodwork before clearing the rear forks. It was torture twisting the wheel between the forks and pulling the spindle out below the bodywork. Advancing years means I may be too slow to exit the barrel back when the car starts to fall off the jack. Many beetle backs have slots in the skirt to aid spindle removal but the intrusion of the woodwork on my car meant this wouldn't work for me. I have a solution which is not new but may not be widely known.  Make a slot in the bodywork to allow the spindle to pass through.  I made a cover for the hole which fits from the inside and is held in place by an over-centre clip.  Jack the car up to take the weight, wheel still on ground.  Remove the "slippers" from the spring hangers. This will allow the forks to rotate independently of the springs etc. I now use "R" clips instead of split cotters which makes life easier.  Undo the nut on the end of the spindle and push spindle out about 10".  Jack the car up (or down) until the end of the spindle lines up with the hole in the bodywork and remove spindle through the hole.  Remove chain and slide wheel out.  On replacement, don't forget to re-fit the "slippers" and pins!  It's quick and safe.

15 100 Year Old Morgans - no. 2 Dave Pittuck BE 2387: 1914 Morgan Engine detail: JAP air-cooled side valve V- Date of first registration: 11th Sept. 1914 twin 980cc number 46493 Car/body number: 1114 Magneto: Bosch ZEV (non original) Chassis number: 714 Model: Sporting

I bought this Morgan (Beatrix) in December 1985. Much of her historic background would have been lost but for the invaluable input of two previous owners, James.E.Gravells (Cleethorpes), 1930 to 1955, and Malcolm Weston, 1959 to c1973. The larger diameter (1 ¼”) main chassis tubes date this Morgan to after the November 1913 Motor Show. Beatrix was collected from the factory by the first owner, George Pratt of Grimsby, in September 1914. Shortly after, and following just one or two outings The Morgan in 1960 having been brought back to life after (one to Skegness), George joined up 30 years awaiting tlc. for WW1 service and was thought to have been killed on the first day of the Somme assets of small country garages, by which Offensive. means he acquired several veteran cars. These Ownership was transferred to his younger he would allow the lads to drive to rallies and, brother, William Pratt, in June 1919. William recognising their interest in old machinery, used it for just one quarter and subsequently offered the Morgan to them for £30, an offer sold it to James Gravells in 1930 for £12. that was accepted without a second thought. During the intervening years, Beatrix was The two lads, Malcolm Weston and Barry jacked up in a barn and generally became Craven of Sheffield arranged for “Uncle immersed in chicken dirt. Ernest” to collect and deliver “their Morgan” in James Gravell’s brother-in-law towed the his ex-desert Scout car. They set-to, cleaning, Morgan from Grimsby to Cleethorpes where it repairing and re-building the Morgan back to was stripped down and cleaned. Mr Gravell’s working condition with the help and advise intention was to convert her to a 4-seater, using from the son of the original Morgan agent in his blacksmithing skills which were normally Sheffield, Mr W.James. They contacted former applied to ship building in a small Grimsby owner James Gravells who set them off in the shipyard. However, following the loss of his right direction particularly regarding body garaging, he dismantled her, removed the rear shape. With their limited resources, the rear of the metal body and left it for scrap (“What a body panels were made to reflect the original pity!” he remarked in his letter to me in 1998!!). form as best as they were able. The rest of the Morgan was put into a spare In August 1960, the Morgan was taxed ready room in his house. Somewhere along the line, for the road, just in time to participate in the she was moved outside onto an allotment where Morgan Company’s 50th Anniversary event, she lay until 1955. The 1930s depression had held at Beaulieu in that year. April 1962 saw seen an end to progress on the project. Beatrix on the Isle of Wight, having been In September 1955, Beatrix was purchased entered in a Veteran Car Club rally. She was by A.E.Steeper of Boughton, Brigg for £5. In mentioned in the subsequent “Gazette” report c1959, she was transferred to Ernest Hare of ”Craven’s Morgan Runabout tried to demolish a Rotherham, still in a dismantled state. Mr Hare, (bridge) wall and bent its frame in the process known as “Uncle Ernest” by two young Morgan but was able to continue”. enthusiasts, travelled around buying up the

16 I also corresponded with the son of the first owner, but, he told me that any photographs of the Morgan that there might have been would not have survived the clearance of the family house. In 2002, I decided that it was time to bring back Beatrix to her “original” specification, whilst at the same time addressing some mechanical issues, particularly around the bevel box. I fabricated rear bodywork and painted her in an apple green with dark green lining. Colour choice was guided by what came to light whilst 1991 Pioneer Run with son Martin at the wheel. rubbing down the mudguards. By 2004 she was back on the road. In c1973, the Morgan was sold to William. Over the years she has appeared in many car, R. Alexander of Sheffield, from whom I bike and MTWC events including the MTWC purchased her in December 1985. Following 50th Anniversary celebrations held at Malvern extensive maintenance, including replacing the in 1995. Her most recent “appearance” was in bent cross-tube that had been “straightened” the line-up of Morgans at Malvern to celebrate following the IOW bump, she was entered in Morgan Company’s 100 years at the the 1986 Pioneer Run. She has successfully Pickersleigh Road factory in July 2014. completed the yearly run to Brighton many times. Throughout these Pioneer Runs she has been driven and passengered by family members and friends – I have yet to rise to that challenge! In early 1998 I corresponded with former owners James Gravells and Malcolm Weston. Both were able to provide historical details regarding the Morgan’s early years. Most notably, Mr Gravell provided me with a sketch of the rear bodywork. His sketch confirmed my research that she was a Following the 2002/4 restoration. “Sporting” model.

Westbury on Severn Summer Show – an invite Sunday August 31st 2014 For details, please contact Dennis Beale: 01452 750424 (or view the Westbury on Severn Parish Hall web site). You can just turn up on the day but I would appreciate an indication of your attendance to gauge space required.

More information on page 38

17 Morgan(s) Reunited Lyn Evans

In 1959 I started an Industrial Design NDD initially)! course at The Central. This was London - Tim Giddens’s sister bought the car for just before the one-way system. Martin them both, and Tim and I have been in Stewart (sadly deceased) gave me a lift in his contact ever since. The opportunity to meet 1930 Morgan Super Sports and from that up came when I and some friends rented a moment I was smitten. I had to have one at cottage in Pembrokshire. Tim and Alison live all costs! in deepest Wales on the banks of the River I found GH 8, a 1930 Aero, in the Exchange Teifi, so I towed LKL 50 down in filthy and Mart. weather and a few days later in glorious Despite the engine being in cardboard sunshine we met up in our respective boxes I handed over £20. Duggie*, down in Morgans at Trewern where they were South Ealing, supplied a big end assembly staying. I even drove GH 8 again, after 50 and it was soon back on the road. The years, round the car park. What a truly learning curve was steep but exciting; GH 8 remarkable experience that was; everything had a rare dog-eared water-cooled racing engine LTOW/R. I didn’t have a starter motor so I left the compression plates under the barrels alone but it was still very lively on the 5/- a gallon, petrol. I remember I would buy it, ½ a gallon at a time! I used it all through my student days in London. At one time there were up to five Morgans parked in Red Lion Square, Holborn. I was firmly ‘encouraged’ to sell it by my parents who objected to it sitting in the front garden under a tarpaulin, just came to hand. I know Tim will make a when I started working, in favour of the use sympathetic renovation without disturbing its of a new Mini that my father had bought my accumulated ‘history’. We met up again two mother; she was a reluctant driver and I had its use whenever I was home. Jerry Larke, who had pestered me for years, bought it for £100 but offered it back to me within eighteen months. Not having a garage I had to decline. It lost its wonderful engine and number plate over the next few years and I lost track of it. I bought LKL 50, a 1930 Super Sports basket case, in 1975 for £600 and completely rebuilt it but always wondered whether GH 8 had survived. A year ago it surfaced, for sale in The Bulletin, of all places. It was in Belgium, days later at Porthgain in our Morgans for the under used and not wanted by the son of the famous Fish and Chips at ‘The Shed’, which owner. I made contact with Michel Beuvens was followed by a rib trip round Ramsey who sent me more photos but I declined to Island later that afternoon. meet his 48,000 euro asking price (I had * F.H. Douglass, 1a South Ealing Rd. already paid very dearly for selling it London

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or … Continuous Improvement to The miles of hard use including occasional F-Type Clutch Mechanism competition work. I remember telling Clarrie Back in 2013 I wrote a very nice piece this, and his reply: “I don’t really like extra published in the February Bulletin (pp 41/42) clutch springs”. concerning the improved clutch linkage With this comment ringing in my ears I have incorporated into my latest F4 re-build. now reverted to a standard 6-spring clutch and It concluded with the words:-...... ”you taken extra care to make sure the original method eliminate some problems, and another emerges. of screwing the operating block into the clutch I wonder what it is?” sleeve has been properly carried out. Well here we go ... as I now know the answer Please see the modified sketch adapted from to that question. Since then, my super clutch that used in my February article. linkage has failed twice with the push rod The letters refer to items covered in the original bending at its front end this time, and the block article, but item ‘A’, the screwed in block is now tearing out from the thread in the aluminium shown with additional detailed annotation. sleeve in the torque tube...... a problem that I had The problem here is that the steel stud is never had before. Obviously, my reversion to a ¼ screwed into the soft aluminium sleeve, over a " push rod was not satisfactory. short length of only about 4 threads long. If the Going back to my early days with the F4, stud is made too long then it will screw through when it was running with a one piece prop-shaft the sleeve and foul the prop-shaft. Also the nature as standard equipment and, troubled as they are of the design is such that the thread cannot be in that state with gearbox oil continually getting tightened to eliminate free play so it can easily on the clutch. (you only have to scan the various ‘work’ in the soft aluminium thread and wear the reports in the ‘Bulletin’ of that era, when F-types ally away. often failed on club runs with ‘oil-on-the-clutch’) Best therefore (as advised by others), to use a My solution at that time was to use a clutch ‘helicoil’ insert, which is much stronger - and plate lined with woven rather than a bonded ensure that the thread is cut on the stud to give a lining (to avoid judder) and use a clutch with nine nice snug fit. All this is best carried out with the springs built into the pressure plate (to avoid engine removed otherwise you are working blind. slip). Around this time I up-rated the clutch push Ensure that the whole assembly slides up and rod from 1/4" to 5/16" diameter...... a down the slot under the torque tube without modification carried for the first time on the late jamming, and adjust the packing washer as Clarrie Coombes drive during a visit to London. shown to stop the block tending to ‘tip’ over as it As my engineering skills improved I fitted a is operated. two-piece prop-shaft and drain tube which All is now ‘Tickety Boo’ but don’t be tempted prevented the oil contamination, but I continued to use extra springs in the clutch! Do you hear me Clarrie! to use the nine spring clutch for over 110,000

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JAP Rocker Boxes Buying Mogspares items The last batch of JAP Rocker Boxes was Ordering: You order spares from the made back in 2008 and they have proved to appropriate Sales Officers, (see below), who be very successful. For nearly three years keep stocks of spares, as listed in most issues of they have been out of stock but new supplies The Bulletin. (In general, items that are not JAP, Matchless or Ford are dealt with by the are in the final stages of machining. Transmission Sales Officer.) With little or no expected price increase they Payment: When a Sales Officer sends your represent excellent value. Castings were order, he includes an invoice and remittance made possible thanks to the volunteer efforts advice. Payment is sent on receipt of items, with of Ian Haynes who made the dies for the lost the remittance advice, or copy of invoice to the wax investment castings. Mogspares Financial Administrator - not to the Sales Officer. Matchless MX2 & MX4 Rocker Boxes Payment can be made by: Ian Haynes has again been responsible for 1. Cheque payable to "Mogspares" the complicated lost wax dies to enable 2. BACS electronic transfer (internet or production of the Matchless Rocker Boxes, telephone banking) directly into the account which are also nearing completion. With this stated on the remittance form. Please state project alone his voluntary effort has your name and the invoice number so that we produced production cost savings of can identify payment. 3. Bank Card, by contacting the Administrator by approximately £6,000 to £7,000. telephone, email or letter giving card details Like the JAP Rocker Boxes castings they and the invoice to be paid. Due to bank are made in LM25 heat-treated aluminium charges there is a 1.5% surcharge should alloy. Along with high strength this material payment be made by UK debit card, and 5.5% enables fine detail and achieves good if made by other cards plus VAT where resistance to corrosion. Strength is an applicable. important consideration particularly as others Administration: The Mogspares Co-ordinator have cracked or failed on the arms, as manages the Mogspares system and arranges the ordering of new spares and ‘may’ be contacted illustrated below. This is usually a about problems and queries. He does not deal with sales, or stock spares himself - nor do the Mogspares Financial Administrator or Technical Advisors. consequence of being tightened down on to the cylinder head against valve spring pressure, which is bad practice. Lists of Club spares are shown on the website www.mtwc.co.uk and in previous copies of The Bulletin. Sales Officers will advise of availability and any price changes. JAP Aug 14, Matchless Jun 14, Transmission Apr 14, Misc Feb 14, Fo rd Dec 13. JAP sales Andrew Morison, Tursiops Cottage, Durford Wood, 01730 890 199 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 23 24 25 Where are they now? The Registrar

Non-member Nick Short asked via the Club website “I used to own a F super EOH 896 back in the 60's and was hoping that you could help me track some of its subsequent history and current whereabouts. See right ►

Steve Lister the ever-helpful Club Registrar (Steve tells me I mention his name in the Bulletin too often. Apologies Steve … as you must’ve noticed, I have referred to you as “The Registrar” rather than Steve Lister) discovered that the most recent listing was in 1977 in the ownership of Tony Further investigation revealed a photo in the May 1977 Bulletin on page 5. Interesting to note that Tony Dowden had fitted full wings as opposed to the cycle wings when Nick had it. Steve … oops … The Registrar adds that the car next to the F-Super is the then MX engined Super Sports of John Rowland and the bespectacled chap peering into it is Laurie Weeks now a Vice President. The slightly blurred figures to the left are … Steve Lister and Laurie’s wife Sue.

26 Contacts

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27 Officers of the Club

President Alan Lazenbury Vice-Presidents Rose Hoar, Laurie Weeks, Gary Caroline Directors of the Morgan Three-Wheeler Club Ltd Michael Joseph, Alan Lazenbury, John Scruton

Chairman Michael Joseph. Woodlands Farm Cottage, Adversane, 01403783485 Billingshurst, W Sussex, RH14 9JG e-mail [email protected] Secretary Chris Harfield. Little Edge Farm, Broadmead, Edgworth, 01204 853561 Bolton, Lancs, BL7 0JG e-mail [email protected] Treasurer John Scruton, Nonesuch, 48 Private Road, Mapperley 0115 960 6240 Notts. NG3 5FQ [email protected] Membership Secretary Eric Bayley ) Bulletin Editor Nick Taylor ) See page 27 for details. Website Officer Steve Uprichard ) Eligibility Scrutineer Jonathan Garside, 174 Victoria St, Newton, Hyde, Cheshire, SK14 4AS [email protected] 0161 366 5015 mob: 07979541223

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, Durford Wood, Petersfield, Hants. GU31 5AW Phone: 01730 890199 Fax: 01730 890189 [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 Greg Bibby (T) The Nurseries, Fleckney Road, 0116 279 2129 (eves) Kibworth Beauchamp, Leics, LE8 0HJ 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 e-mail: [email protected] East Anglia Pete Jones, Spring Cottage, Tucks Yard, Manea, 01354 680430 Cambs, PE15 0JE e-mail, [email protected] East Anglia Mike Pilgrim, Little Orchard, Bredfield, Woodbridge (Woolpit) Suffolk IP13 6AW e-mail, mike 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, Tel 01579 346 202 Liskeard, Cornwall, PL14 5DN Far Far SW Eric Bayley,8 Manewas Way, Newquay, Cornwall,Tel. 01637 872618 Cornwall.TR7 3AH email; [email protected] Herts, Beds Angus Tozer, Spring Cottage, Tucks Yard, Manea, 01354 680430 and Bucks Cambs, PE15 0JE e-mail, [email protected] Germany Volunteer needed Lancs Steve Hughes, 5 Chelmsford Walk, Leyland, Tel. 01772 453054 and Lakes LANCS. PR26 7AA email; [email protected]

North West Mike Guess, 189 Chester Road, Grappenhall, 01925 262 264 Warrington, Cheshire WA4 2QB email: [email protected] Oxford Bob Cragg, 1 Manor Farm, Culham, Abingdon, 01235 532 565 Oxon OX14 4NP email: [email protected] Scandinavia Lennart Nilsson, Skogsvillan, Grytetorpsvägen 6, SE-647 51 Åkers Styckebruk, Sweden mob +46 (0)708 937603 email: [email protected]. Scotland Dan Smith, 26a Quality Street, Edinburgh, 0131 312 8330 EH4 5BS 07713099010 South Coast Stephen Clark, Lower Sandhill House, Bodle St, 01435 830161 Hailsham, East Sussex, BN27 4QU. e-mail: [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 Adrian Murray-Leslie, Woodside House, New Road, 01246 819 021 Barlborough S43 4HY e-mail: [email protected]

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29 Best F type radiator: MGU 332 Group Reports Morgan in need of most attention ALM 266 BROOKLANDS Owner of the finest Morgan not present: For the July meeting, we held the Mid- Robert Carter. Summer Car Park Concours – how fast the Some had left before the results had been year goes. The idea is, that cars are judged by calculated so their prize and certificates await all the club members present. There is a them. The categories were intended to give photograph ...below showing the cars any car a chance not just the restored cars. gathering. This year we had a splendid turn What a fantastic collection of Morgans on out of thirty eight people and a dozen cars of display, well done everyone for joining in all flavours missing only a five speeder. with the spirit of the thing. Next month will be busy, starting with a run to the Artillery Museum in Fort Nelson, overlooking Portsmouth from Portsdown Hill Road PO17 6AN, parking will be set aside for us. Meet there at 11 am, followed by a picnic in Portchester Castle or if it’s raining ….a pub lunch. We will be joined by the South Coast Group. Sunday 26th, Bank Holiday weekend we have the Annual Picnic On The Lawn at the Elgars lovely home, New Barn Lane, Ockley. Meet up at 11.30am in the car park of the cafe just off the roundabout at the bottom of Box Hill, about a mile north of Dorking on the A24. You can't miss it We arrived in the Sports Family to be is full of motorcycles. greeted by Barbara and Gary Caroline The short run to the Elgars ensures we waving me into a parking spot only to have don't arrive too early. Bring something to an A frame and sign perched on the front of cook on the barbeques and your drinks, there the car as part of their practical prank of will be salads and pudding provided. associating my car with oil leaks. It all If that is not enough, the following started about eight years ago when Barbara weekend we run down to join the South made a puddle of cooking oil under my Coast Group for their event - see South Coast Sports. I keep reminding them my car never report for details. I suggest we meet at Box actually made an oil slick - unlike Gary's - Hill again at 10.30 -11am for the run down to Bless ‘em! join them. The cars present were Richard’s Anzani Trevor Seymour Aero, Grahame Joseph’s 2 speeder Super 5th August Next meeting Sports, B??B Super Sports, Peter Faulkner’s 10th August Artillery Museum Matchless Super Sport, Gary Caroline’s JAP 26th August Picnic on the Lawn powered Super Sport, the Sports Family of Andrews (3 up), the Dobson’s Super Sport, EAST ANGLIA Lawrence Walpole with Jean in the F four, The Hare Arms meeting (June) was well John Mattey Super Sport, Pete Thompson’ attended. Special praise to Graham Phillips Anzani Aero, my Sports Family. from Skegness, who always arrives on three The registration numbers of the winning wheels…. and it's a fair journey for him. cars for this year’s silly categories were: The weather for 'Worstead Weekend' was Best two speeder dash panel LKL 50 occasional showers! Friday evening at the Best Three speeder number plate FJO 417 Skeyton Goat ….find your way cont/..p 31

30 back if you can! After a late start on Saturday to start married life with a smile. Julie and and a lengthened journey through the lanes, Bob, are hosting the group BBQ, which is later we ended a few miles away, at Happisburgh this year, to give the young couple time to get for lunch (just turn off B1159 it says here), back from the honeymoon and free to join followed by an afternoon visit to Old Vicarage us all. Gardens, East Runton. An amazing place, it The next day was the Club sprint. Both never seemed to end. It was easy to get lost myself and Chuck (Berry) managed to get up again. and arrive early, in Morgan's, so why could Sunday morning, we welcomed new you not make it. Charles Smith was not much member Doug Henderson from Lowestoft, in later but not in the Morgan as the oil tank had his newly acquired Super Sports and when he split. Curborough is such a nice place, my had recuperated, we set off guided by Tim, to second home before I got involved in 'Thursford Steam Museum' When the younger Morgans, and it is great to see it used as the members could be prised from roundabouts and original course - just a pity we no longer see carousels, the weather had improved so the the large fast cars that had problems stopping return journey was along the Norfolk coast for the drop down to the return road. It was road back to base. very good to see a large turn out of spectators, Our thanks, once again, to Tim-n-Sue but why so few old Morgan three wheelers? It Hodgekiss and all the 'helpers'. was good to see the Balyis LADS having a By the time you digest this, Manea gala, and good time, Martyn, Chris and John. Christine and myself’s 18th 'Jollie' Le Puy will I finished the month, attending Banbury be history. It's easy to get old! Steam Rally. I was there for 3 days, Merle was Mr Josnes. seen there on Saturday, and Malcolm Wood on August. 16/17th Ramsey 1940's weekend, so no the Sunday, but I was sad to hear from him, meeting at Stow Bardolph. Please contact me for that his mother passed away recently - our update. condolences to all the family. Talk of a lot of Sept 16th Hare Arms, Stow Bardolph 8 pm the steam people was the article in the June EAST ANGLIA – WOOLPIT edition of Old Glory, regarding the restoration Normal service will be resumed next month of Francis Dudley, the steam fire engine I am “Raedwald” First Tuesday, every month. The helping restore, which had been inspected by Bull, Woolpit, 12 noon Dave Wothers, the organizer of the steam section to the rally. It sure added to the EAST MIDLANDS ambiance! The group meeting for June was well See you at the next group meeting or at a attended, it being good to see Brian and group event. Elisabeth Clutterbuck, Alistair Hibbert, Clive Malcolm D Bull Peacock, Steve Thompson and Merle Mason Saturday 2nd August Group BBQ at Julie and join us, but the surprise was Tom Morley, Bob Morley's Wolvey: details from me or Bob joining his dad, for a father and son drink, Sunday 3rd August BEN Fete Easenhall before his wedding that Saturday! There was Monday 4th August MVPS BBQ in Baginton a good show of cars out in the car park, with Village field both 3 and 4 wheeled Morgans represented. Sunday 7th August VMCC Coventry Parade Coombe Park We now take over the raised area, up the Sunday 17th August Peter Stevenson Steam stairs, to the left of the bar, so do come and Day join us as there is much talk about varied Wednesday 20th August Group Meeting Royal topics. Oak Brandon from 6pm Highlight of the month, had to be the Sat Sun 23 24rd August Coventry Motoring wedding of Vickie and Tom Morley, Father, Festival, based at Stoneleigh Park Bob / Rob's white Sunbeam and Triumph cars, Monday 25th August WNAA Air Ambulance looking good outside the reception. The fund raiser at the Red Lion Walsgrave, Coventry Morgan crowd had an enjoyable time and we 11.30 - 4.30, hope the couple had, what was only the start to see Paul Baker for details, but PLEASE a long, happy and healthy marriage. The group support this one, you never know when you may need them! gave them what we think is an appropriate gift,

31 FFSW Wed, 13th Aug. VSCC Lunch meet, Hawkins The main happening for June was the Arms, Zelah, 12.00pm. Curborough sprint in the F2, I felt I had to Sun. 17th Aug. VMCC run, starts at Chiverton Cross, 10.30am. represent the members here in Cornwall, Thurs, 21st Aug. MTWC Group meeting, Fox & although it was a fair distance to get there, Hounds, Scorrier, 7.30pm. almost 600 ml round trip, I was determined Stithians Steam Rally. Stithians showground, to have a go. The F2 had not been in 15th to 17th Aug. competition ,(apart from last years Morval Vintage Rally. Looe. 24th/25th Aug. Curborough) since 1975, almost 40years had Tresmer Vintage Show. Tresmer. 30th Aug. passed, the car is basically unchanged from that time, it would be interesting to see if it FSW was still competitive against other F types FSW was convened with a full withl the benefits of modern technical complement of the faithful, encouraged by a improvements etc.The F2 performed well, slice of HOT weather at last! even being a little under geared, returning a Mike Goldring brandished an opulent respectable time placed somewhere in the catalogue for an auction containing a 1927 middle of the pack, in all, this was a great Aero, seemingly in good order, following a day out among many Morgan vintagents and recent re-build. Mike said that it "only" made old friends, wiil be back next year for sure. about £18 thou with a sidevalve w/c JAP. Our monthly meeting at the Fox & Hounds I perused the publication with some envy - was a hoot, John Layte and Dave blight had and much derision. Why anyone would want the rest of us in stitches relating their a 1959 Vauxhall F type Victor, escapes me! experiences with wood turning lathes and the Due principally to the G.O's inefficiency consequence of turning out four identical and decrepitude FSW seems content to use table legs, not easy as it sounds, together the monthly meeting as the sole group with flying work pieces when the chisels dig activity, foreswearing the pleasures of into the item in the lathe. Brian Gallbraith pastimes enjoyed by other groups (e.g. was back with us following his Scottish FFSW), represented by younger and more adventures in the MG J2, Ken Burton stayed beautiful G.Os. Apathy rules-O.K.??? at home, World cup and all that, he did report Please make the most of this unusual the completion of a new hydraulic braking summer. system to his Morgan, very please with the Regards John T. result, he is feeling much safer in when th driving the car, just has the refit the August 19 Huntsmans Lodge mudguards, maybe one days if the law does HERTS, BEDS and BUCKS not catch up with him. Ever since the South East group moved Early July was the great Padstow Steam from Surrey Docks to the wilds of Essex, on rally, for those who did not attend missed a odd occasions I have been bumping into odd super couple of days, something for MTWC folk in the northern Home Counties. everyone, steam engines, vintage cars and All muttering in agreement! We must get motorcycles, tractors, side shows, something started up here. entertainment etc, finishing off with a Many years on, recently retired and fantastic aerobatic air display to be believed. prompted by new member Chris Hewitt, I Its been a busy month for some, went trawled the membership list, phoned around along to the Black & White breakfast meet, and in May got a result. A lunchtime meeting the VSCC mid day lunch meet and the with twenty members, old and new and 3 F VMCC South Cornwall run, its good to types and 1x5 speeder. See mention in July know we are always welcome to attend other Bulletin p36 S East Grout report. Ta! Duoika clubs in Cornwall, long may it continue. (I don't do emails yet, but have 'free' BT Eric Bayley. landline calls and answer m/c. Everyone is Fri ,1st Aug. Black& White MC breakfast welcome: 'Herts, Beds and Bucks' is intended meet, Fox& Hounds, Scorrier, 10.00am cont/... to convey the geographical location cont/...p33

32 and looking forward to that. Our mid-summer run and visit to the national commercial vehicle museum in Leyland is planned for Saturday 9th August and we are looking forward to a good turn out for this. Meet at Huntley’s (A59 at Samlesbury) for breakfast from 9.30, for a 10.30 departure on the morning run over the West Pennine moors. Lunch will be at the Plough Inn, near Euxton, then aiming to arrive at the museum for 2.00 pm. If you can’t make the morning run we would be pleased to see you for lunch or at the museum in the afternoon. rather than exclusivity !) Steve Hughes Our June meet numbers were slightly Saturday 9th August – Moors run and visit to Commercial vehicle museum Leyland. down but boasted 4 Twins, different models. st one F Type and several nice new faces, Thursday 21 August – club night at The Royal Oak, Garstang 8pm. (dinner from 6.30pm) whose names I promise to try to memorise in future. NORTH AMERICA By the time you read this we will have Regular readers may recall the damage attended the S/East Stiffkey camping to John Ulver’s F-type rear wheel from my weekend and had our third meeting. I then June Bulletin report. He shipped the rush off to Malvern to collect my 3 day 5 th th damaged wheel to Buchanan wheel service in Speeder Loan Experience! (4 to 6 August) California and was very pleased to receive most unexpectedly won in the AGM raffle! from them a rebuilt wheel with a new Sun (Thanks Rose for persuading me to buy a Rim brand rim and new stainless steel ticket!) It’s a shame I couldn't book it to spokes. coincide with Stiffkey. Report next month. A few weeks ago Lee and I traveled from So there we are; my first attempt! Do Texas to Virginia to combine some Morgan come and see us. fun with a visit to family and friends. We Angus Tozer Tel 01582-606812 stopped in South Carolina to visit Lee and Trisha Gaskins, who recently sold their 1936 LANCS and LAKES Super Sports to Bill Oesterle of Indiana. A The June meeting was very quiet with few days later we participated in MOG 44, many of us away on various trips and the annual east coast Morgan weekend holidays and with only one three wheeler gathering, taking place this year in Luray, attending this time, Chris and Anne in the Virginia. There we met Bob Steele of racing F-Super “Cadbury”. The club sprint Alabama and Eric and Marjorie Scott of at Curborough was an excellent and Alexandria, Virginia, both of whom drove successful day, albeit rather too warm for their 5-speeders to Luray (which means Bob leathers! The NW group camping weekend at Steele drove at least 11 hours and 660 miles Buttermere was well attended and enjoyed by each way). Eric also now owns the 1932 all and blessed with lovely weather for a Super Sports formerly owned by Philip Pond. change! Not much other news to report this Dave Childress brought his 1947 F Super and month but I trust that you are making the Ron Garner his 1928 Super Aero (sans most of the summer weather. We are special van body). Unfortunately I was not intending to be at the Pickersleigh Road able to connect with Dave Childress but I centenary celebration weekend so I hope that was pleased to spend time getting to know some of you will also be supporting this the others. We brought our 1971 Morgan Plus unique milestone event for the factory. Then 8 and Lee and I had great fun participating in we will be visiting Le Puy (first time for us) the autocross event. cont/...p34

33 Dave apparently departed for home before reports for news of their Leyland Museum Sunday’s autocross but Bob, Eric and Ron meet which Steve Hughes is arranging. were game to run the fairly fast autocross August dates below and if anything else repeatedly. interesting comes on offer, those on my e- I’m quite pleased to have found that our mailing list will know about it. 1931 Super Aero’s magneto troubles are over. Mike Guess I could tell that the engine’s state of tune Lunch, Wednesday , 13 August, 12.30pm, The wasn’t at 100% and applying a bit of choke Smoker Inn, A556, Plumley before opening the throttle all the way resulted Meeting, Friday 29 August, 7.00pm, The in much better drivability, suggesting that the Whipping Stocks, A 50, Over Peover. problem was a lean mixture (perhaps caused by the lower energy content of the ubiquitous OXFORD E10 fuel). I need to go through my box of As the end of June meeting fell on a spare Amal main jets and get to work creating Monday, I thought I would check on the the proper mixture. Abingdon Arms website to make sure that In the northeastern USA the next gathering they would be open, only to find out that the likely to feature a gathering of Morgan 3- pub is changing hands at the end of July. wheelers is Autumn MOG, which will take We will have to assume that it will be open place 19-21 September at Jiminy Peak near for the July meeting and indeed for the Hancock, Massachusetts. Details here: http:// meeting at the end of August, which is a www.morgan34.org Sunday lunchtime. I will book a table a few Duncan Charlton days before the date, as it is bound to be busy. If it is necessary to change the venue at NORTH WEST the last minute for any reason, we can meet One wonders sometimes to whom we might at the Talk House in Stanton St John. be addressing these Group Reports. It’s no Bob Cragg longer news for those regulars who were there Sunday 31st August, The Abingdon Arms, at the time but, I guess, or hope, that there are Beckley, noon. some of you out there who are still interested but for the moment unable to participate. Our SCANDINAVIAN Group performance in the Club Sprint In Scandinavia we now have a included the fastest twin and the fastest and wonderful summer, perfect for Morgan 3W slowest F-types plus two 5-speeders, so a driving. But we are still moving house and fairly good cross-section. will have two or three trips down before we The biggest activity of the month (June) can take some rest and then go to Norway. was the Buttermere “camping” week-end We do really look forward to meet old and which attracted no less than ten MTWs new friends there and to drive Penny in this including Dick Fripp all the way from marvelous surrounding. Cheddar. Dick, along with T.D.Green and Hopefully we will see a newly restored Chas Reynolds were reminiscing about their Norwegian Mk2 barrelback and it is very first camping week-end back in the 1960’s. A positive to see Clive & Swee Perry all the way report and photos are up on the Club web site. from Malvern. It is not easy to go all this way Thanks to Bob Barlow and Steve Uprichard. now when they closed the Gothenburg ferry With sporting activities and holidays, and I have read now that they will even close support at monthly meetings has been the ferry line from Esbjerg to Harwich. depleted but having just returned from the mid All Scandinavia will then be without a ferry -month lunch with 16 present I was well line from UK. That is really a scandal! happy. Plenty of technical chat and lots of I have contacts with Roald Pedersen and pictures to look at from those with these Bjorn Schage in Norway and it is surely an modern electronic gadgets. Distractions will interesting weekend they are planning. continue into July as some of us make the See you there, annual pilgrimage to “le Puy”. Members should keep an eye on the Lancs and Lakes Lennart Nilsson

34 SCOTLAND/NORTH EAST attendance as a new associate member. Cheating perhaps, but here is a short Gordon Button charmingly introduced me to report from Keith Hayes that I include the various three-wheeler models there and verbatim: Charlie Jenner’s lovely side-valve Aero ‘Just to let you know what has been convinced me that it was one of the two- happening in SW Scotland. On 18th May the speeder contrivances I was after. I can barely local car club had it's Open Run with Brian remember a year since then when the event and myself upholding Morgan's. Another wasn’t bathed in golden sunshine and this local run 08.06.14 with Brian's Bond Bug one was no exception. Twelve three- adding to the 3-wheelers present. I went to wheelers, representing a good cross-section the VMCC Jimmie Guthrie run at Denholm of models from 1921 to 2013, assembled at near Hawick on the 15th but was the only the Six Bells on 18th June. real 3-wheeler there. A great day out with a This was a quintessential club evening good selection of cars and bikes, I did 202 with members milling around the car park, miles that day. Am enjoying the car and look poking in, around and underneath each forward to meeting up sometime. I have other’s cars, sharing problems, scratching booked in to the Biggar event in August.’ heads and swapping compliments. Andy Pictures are supplied, so may be published. Evans was soon scratching more than most. Good to know that there is enthusiastic He had arrived with rather more than a whiff activity in the SW. of “R” around his Sports Family. Closer I have entered for the Biggar Rally, so hope inspection revealed that the front of the car to join him there, engine willing. was soaked in the stuff. An oil union had My poor running has been tracked down to come adrift on the way and the tank was all worn valve guides, which were only replaced but empty; total loss lubrication, but not as in March – the old ones lasted a couple of we know it. Positive thinking prevailed. Alan years and still have some life, so I put them Sharpe nipped home and unearthed a couple back in as a temporary measure! of pints of the elixir in ancient period A note of amendment – Paul Jowitt has packaging. A wicked image came to mind of been given a long awaited date for an a tousle-haired, teenaged Alan adding a dash operation, so will not be able to host the to the two-stroke mixture to give his Vespa a barbeque this month – will be re-scheduling bit more street-cred. His contribution was the this when we have more definite news, and saviour of Andy’s home trip; with his oil-line we wish him well. held in place with a tie (just nylon – not old- Dan school) he and the JAP covered the thirty SOUTH COAST miles to Sevenoaks without further incident. This month I am penning your report from The Joan Booth Award for concours distant shores – in a land whose indigenous d’elegance was donated to the group in the people, amongst their many foibles, choose late 60s by Chris’s mother. It had not been Yorkshire carpet slippers – the ones with presented for some years and this seemed an tweedy uppers and bungy soles – as their appropriate occasion to reinstate it. favoured footwear for most activities, Embarrassingly, Maud, my 1921 Grand Prix, including farming and motorcycling, and are was the winner. It was not an outcome that I generally in bed by eight. Sensibly, though, had remotely anticipated (truly) but, they change into clogs for dancing. I refer, of awkwardness aside, it was a proud moment course, to the delightful Bretons who, in and pleasing to realise that the early cars are common with the rest of the French, adore clearly held in such affection. their old cars. There will be revelry in the Morgan people love and understand streets of Plufur in September, 2015 when we archaic, gently-rotating machinery so no arrive en masse in our Morgans (provided we wonder a good contingent of seven cars and crews attended the Nutley Windmill open are there by teatime). th Nine years ago the Come in a Morgan day on a sunny 29 June. Vintage MGs and meeting happened to fall on my maiden motorcycles, tours of the mill and cont/..p 36

35 barbecue dining were much enjoyed by all. Whilems and Eddie Gibbard were there to There will be a joint visit with the represent the three-wheeler Club Brooklands Group to the Portsdown Hill Dennis Plater’s 1916 Grand Prix was the Artillery Museum on 10th August. Meet there only Morgan at the Horndon-on-the-Hill at 11am. Picnic in Porchester castle grounds Village Fete on Saturday 28th June, courtesy subject to the weather. The “Morgans on the of Colin Wilson who was kept busy Edge” run is on 31st August – invitation on shoehorning visitors round his works for Page 35. much of the afternoon. Colin also took the Stephen Clark car to a fund-raising event at a nearby school Sunday 3rd August, Hooe Show from 10am. th a week later so it is now running Sunday 10 August, 11am, Portsdown Hill satisfactorily. Artillery Museum. nd Wednesday, 20th August, 8pm. Six Bells, A 2 meeting for members at the western edge of the SE Group area was arranged by Chiddingly. th Sunday 31st August, “Morgans on the Edge” Angus Tozer on 18 June. Angus was very from 10am. See page 35. pleased with the turn out. A week later Angus drove to Essex to join the throng at SOUTH EAST the meeting of the Wednesday Irregulars held Those members going on the Dutch at Dennis Plater’s home Opening Run went in two parties on By the time you read this, the Group’s consecutive days, with the intention of camping weekend at Stiffkey, Norfolk will meeting up on the Friday morning. However have been and gone. If it was not blessed even the best laid plans have a habit of not with good weather, it is to be hoped that the panning out as intended and with the late tents have dried out by now docking of the second ferry and horrendous Rose Hoar and son David made an roadworks, the slick clicking into place of the unexpected and most welcome appearance at the July Group meeting. If you are one of those members who either do not attend the Saturday meetings, or who do so only very Thankfully there were no mechanical rarely and you wish to have a say in how the disasters to spoil the fun although Martin Group is run and the activities and events it Brown’s 5 speeder did make some worrying puts on or supports, you must come along to noises at both ends which are now being the August Group meeting which is the investigated and Eddie Gibbard’s new V- annual AGM and at which such matters are twin engine failed to live up expectations. decided. Frank David became re-acquainted with yet It is not too late to join the SE Group more EU muddy ditchwater. Attractions laid members on their visit to the Lotus car works on by the Dutch hosts included a youthful in Norfolk on Wednesday 20th August. If brass band and a choral recital at an attractive you would like to go please speak to Jerry very old church. Jerry would like to thank, Rea on 0208 864 8526 or email him on preferably in person, the (hopefully young) [email protected] as soon as possible. lady who bought two ageing would-be Duoika “studs” a late night beer! Much to everyone’s surprise Charles Sat/Sun 2/3rd Aug. Damyn’s Hall, Upminster – Military Show Morgan turned up at the meeting of the nd London Centre of the MSCC held on 11th Sat 2 Aug. The Swan, Horndon-on-the-Hill Group AGM June…on a bicycle, not one of those bespoke Sun 3rd Aug. Brooklands, Weybridge, Surrey ones made by the Morgan Factory, but one Great War Muster (for any almost as expensive, which he tied to a lamp vehicle made before 1919) post outside the pub! Charles gave an Wed 20th Aug Visit to the Lotus factory, south impressive and very interesting informal talk. of Norwich (contact Jerry Rea on 0208 864 8526) As well as a good number of four-wheeler th owners Jerry, of course, Dave James, Charles Sat 6 Sept The Swan, Horndon-on-the-Hill

36 SOUTH WEST WEST MIDLANDS The Curborough twisty sprint was run in Yet again, many of the group’s stalwarts glorious weather with lots of Morgans and are away on the Continent, this time in great company. Lily and I brought my petrol France. The July meeting at the Fruiterers fuelled MX2-engined 2-speeder for Tom was therefore attended by only a small but Cowley to drive. This he did to great effect select band of those of us who stayed at coming in fastest two-speeder and very close home. to the methanol burning 8/80 JAP folk. Lily August was traditionally the closed month was kept occupied passengering Tom and for club events due to the holiday season also Ian Cheese, who was driving Bob although I guess, with the average age of Towell’s delightful JAP JTOR Aero. Brian most of our members, being tied to the Betts was marshalling, but I think that the school holidays is no longer a problem. three of us were the only SW members However, bearing in mind the later date for present, which is a shame as this is a super the AGM this year, I am hoping to set up a event where the club really comes alive. group run for September. No venue yet Many thanks to Pete Clews and everyone finalised but a few possibilities. If you have else who made this event possible. any nominations, please let me know. In the non-sporting arena Dick and Sue In the meantime, enjoy the warmth and Fripp are serial campers, having attended the sunshine and keep those (three) wheels a- NW weekend at Buttermere which was a turning. great success and, at the time of writing, are Dave Anscombe off to the Norfolk do with their 32 SS JAP in Wednesday, 30th July, Monthly Meeting. The Clent Club 20:00 tow. h At the recent SW Huntsman meeting (not Wednesday, 13 August, Mid-month Meeting. Fruiterer’s Arms, Ombersley 20:00 to be confused with the FSW Huntsman Wednesday 27th August, Monthly Meeting. The venue) we discussed the merits or otherwise Clent Club 20:00 of the pub and also whether to fix the date on a monthly basis. The consensus was that we Y. N. D. would stay at the Huntsman, despite the food Those attending the last meeting brought not being the best, because its location was with them 3 Morgans – Brian, 1933 JAP good. However, once a month was too Super Sports; Terry, 1937 8hp F4 (he’s frequent so we would continue to alternate working on a E93A); Peter, smart black +8, between our Huntsman and the Hare & we will forgive him the extra wheel as he is Hounds on convenient Saturday lunchtimes. steadily getting on with his OHV Matchless The dates will be towards the beginning of Super Sports. Still no 5 speeders and I know the month, but not fixed so as to allow for there are some nearby. other events such as…. After months of asking with little ….the club Training Day at Gaydon on response, suggestions for activities are now Saturday 6 September. OK, this isn’t the coming in from all over the place, enough to snappiest title for a day out enjoying Morgan take us well into next year – but DON’T -related stuff, but it’s a new venture so please STOP. By the time you read this our run to give it a go. There will be the opportunity to Adrian Murray’s place will have been and try out a range of Morgans and listen to some gone. I hope you let him know you were interesting stuff. We keep on learning. As coming and enjoyed the day. Heather sent a daughter Cathy never ceases to remind me, reminder to those of whom she has a current “every day is a school day.” e-mail address so please let her know of any Tony Quinn she is missing via [email protected] or Saturday 2 August – lunchtime – The Hare & give me a ring on 01709 379037 if you Hounds, Putts Corner, on the A375 near would like these prompts and more Honiton. Please use the car park on the Ottery St information in the future. Mary road. For your delight on Wednesday 17th Saturday 13 September – lunchtime – The September we are going to the con/…p38 Huntsman, Falfield, Glos.

37 Bradford headquarters of an ‘F Type’ racing restricted, I am first on the list and the rest man – Dave Hodgson. There will be plenty are in contact order so get on the phone or to look at, light lunch and tips on how to get email as soon as possible. The event is free the best out of your ‘F Type’, all for the love of charge … other than the café! of Morgans. For catering numbers please let I have not been able to get to The Reindeer myself, Adrian or Heather (I wondered meetings as yet and no-one has passed where I would come in – H) know if you are anything on so I am afraid I have nothing to hoping to visit. report. The Rolls Royce visit is on Tuesday 21st Eric Eadon 12th August The Bay Horse, Scholes. M1, J35, October. We tour the first venue in Derby rd from 10.30am until about noon, have lunch A629, 3 left . (Sat Nav S61 2RQ). 26th August Reindeer Inn, Overton. A642, (either your sandwiches or they have a good opposite the National Coal Mining Museum. (Sat café), then are at the second venue from Nav WF4 4RL). 1.30pm until around 4.00pm. Numbers are

South Coast Group “MORGANS ON THE EDGE” ST SUNDAY 31 AUGUST You are invited to join us for a drive along the magnificent and dramatic clifftops of East Sussex. All are most welcome. Gather at Birling Gap National Trust Café from 9.30am. Exclusive free car parking. Trailers can be left all day. Breakfast available from 10am. Departure at 11.30am. A 23 mile scenic run, followed by ... a barbecue lunch at Bodle Street Green. RSVP by 16th August so we know how many to cater for. Please advise of any special dietary requirements. I will email further details when I have heard from you. Stephen Clark: [email protected] 01435 830161

Westbury on Severn Summer Show – Sunday, August 31st 2014 Those of you who have been before will know that this is a fun-packed afternoon with all sorts of events going on. As usual, I am arranging the display of Vintage, Classic, Competition, Rare and Unusual vehicles: in fact anything of interest qualifies! Also there is a cooking competition with a class for men to enter (having previously made them), gingerbread men Arrive from 12 midday with your vehicle for free entry and ask for the display area. As usual high-quality salad lunches will be available but due to their popularity I suggest pre ordering. You can just turn up on the day but I would appreciate an indication of your attendance to gauge space required. For more info. please contact Dennis Beale: 01452 750424 (or view the Westbury on Severn Parish Hall web site).

38 Regalia …available from John Barker

Regalia Literature OP2 – Lubrication Chart. A copy of the original Castrol lubrication chart for the 2 speeder. LP1 - Anzani Anthology. The illustrated story of (Useful for 3 speeder owners as well). Makes a the Anzani engine and its use in Morgan Three- great garage wall hanging wheelers OP3 – List of Parts. An A4 version of the List LP2 – Story of the Three-wheeler. Brian Watt’s of parts, prepared by our librarian. essential guide to the manufacturing details of the three-wheeler. A must have for dating your pride OP7 – 1937 catalogue. An (unfolded if you and joy. (Many illustrations) want) reprint of the 1937 company catalogue, showing all models available at that time. (B&W) LP3 – Best of Clarrie. What is there to say OP13 – Morgan Three-wheeler Handbook – about this publication. A collection of articles Ford Engine Models. Tony Birks definitive book written by the late Clarrie Coombes, describing his of the F-type, full of helpful hints, photos, activities whilst owning and driving a 3W. drawings and data. Includes a great deal of useful It doesn’t tell you exactly how to tackle each and information for 3 speeder owners especially on the every job on a 3W, (it is not a workshop manual) disassembly and assembly of the gearbox. (soon to but it gives you the confidence to try. A ‘must’ for be reprinted) all 3W owners. O3 – The Bulletin DVD. Every edition of the LP4 – F-type Handbook - MMC. A facsimile Bulletin from 1944 to the end of 2010, with index, reprint of the Morgan Motor Company’s original search facilities and some video clips. Every handbook supplied with every F-type sold. serious three-wheeler owner should have one. A LP5 – Matchless Engine Handbook. A superb massive reference source. £20.00. + p&p. small reference book for all Matchless engine Whisky tumblers at £28-£34 + p&p depending models upon engraved text. LP6 – MMC Three-wheeler Instruction Book. A facsimile reprint of the Morgan Motor Company’s original handbook supplied with all PRICE REDUCTION !! ‘twin’ engined three-wheelers sold. BA14 club car badge ...from £42 to £38 LP7 – Book of The Morgan . A very useful …. due to new stock costing less than the illustrated general guide to owning and driving a previous consignment. Morgan three-wheeler

John Barker, 83 County Park Ave, Halesowen, West Mids, B62 8SX 0121 501 2042 [email protected]

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Super stainless parts to complement your Morgan in 2013. New: Front hub protection plates, laser-cut for accuracy and flatness. £15.00 per pair. Beetleback catches. As original but with internal spacers to prevent crushing; polished stainless steel. Drawings showing fitting details and clip positions available if required. £110.00 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. £100.00 per pair. Front spring covers, in polished stainless; £100.00 per car set. Hi & low level exhaust systems for all twins in stainless steel, p.o.a. All prices plus post and packing. Castle Bank Cottage, Ewloe, Deeside, Flintshire CH5 3BZ Tel. 01244 532 714 [email protected]

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Questions, Questions ….

1. How and when should one use an ampersand or even an epershand? and ...and … is &c correct? 2. What is the correct route for the oil pipes in a 2 speeder system with an oil pump? ….both hand and mechanical 3. Which insurance company would you recommend? 4. Other than the usual traders who advertise in The Bulletin or attend the Spares Fair, which company would you recommend that provides a good … or even excellent service. This could be a paint supplier, chrome or nickel plater, brake/clutch reliner. Or in particular (in other words … I need to know) a good cast iron and aluminium welder? More next month ...

4037 Used Parts Exchange David Browne. tel: 01507 534315

JAP ohv and common sv. Chassis and body. 60° timing chest internals; New con-rod b/e lengths of CDS tubing for 2 spd sliders ¾” x sleeves; New 60° 5 spl coarse timing pinions. 12g; for slim wing stays, ½” x 16g, JAP sv. (donated by Colin Scott) A mass of KT and KTW spares; several Wanted: KTW barrels; pr new + 040” pistons, flat Original parts only please, Still needed are; 3 top, 1¾” comp height; KT engine on chassis spd forks, JAP rocker box heads; narrow B, cross-head. R,M or C rear wheels or hubs; JAP KT and Matchless. KTW inlet manifolds; JAP 50° ohv Pair new JP pistons for fork and blade rods, crankcases Lucas ammeter, 20-0-20, black bare, + 080”. face, pendant onion shaped needle; F-Super steering wheel; Early Grand Prix radiator; Transmission. narrow B rear forks Twin and F clutch cover assemblies; Outer Parts to Clear: flywheel for plate clutch-requires insert; Mix Pr Slider, early,braked £15.00 3 speed gears and shafts; new ‘twin’ input Lucas fascia mounted dipswitch £ 5.00 gear; Coventry gear set with shafts, selectors Pair 3-Speed brake drums £10.00 and forks; Relined clutch disc for F-Type; Brakeless front hub £10.00 16t sprocket blanks. KTW Industrial barrel, passenger £20.00 Hubs, drums, brakes and wheels. KT Small port barrel. passenger £20.00 New 14 mm wheel nuts. Pair cast iron pedal pads £10.00 Steering and suspension. Pair floating cam housings, bare £10.00 twin main springs; 3 speed rear springs. Lucas 6v CF3 cutout £5.00 Editor’s note. During the recent Editorial Collapse Instruments and Electrical. (computer, internet, physical and mental) the Range of Lucas V-twin magnetos; 6v double revisions to this page were lost during the pc re- -ended coil; Lucas CF3 cut-out; twin cobbling - all of which means that this is the July dynamo; electric Klaxon horn; 3 spd dynamo information and not the current August Stuff. …. brackets. and the editor can’t find David’s original notes... Apologies to David for the extra work involved Carbs. and controls. answering members queries and to members who Mixture of various Amal carburettors and are inconvenienced by this appalling state of float chambers. affairs …I am prostrate with shame cont/ ...p49

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: 01507 534315

4241 North West Camp, Buttermere Bob Barlow (Poet)

Only two years to go to the 50th anniversary Hesket Newmarket is normally a quiet village of the North West Camp. A regular nucleus of and the villagers own the local brew pub which campers attended, travelling by a variety of serves great beer and good food. After a leisurely routes to arrive late Friday afternoon and set up lunch, a less tortuous route home was chosen camp in our reserved field. This year, ten three with TD’s brakes in mind. At this point Roy and wheeler Morgans plus one Angela Summerscales bade with an extra wheel, came farewell and set off to a pre- to enjoy the delights that are arranged “do” in Lymm, unique to the Lake District. Cheshire. Amongst the campers The return run through were three who came to the the Lakeland scenery was first meeting back in 1967, magic. Every peak and with two of them being in mountain side showing the the same Morgans: Dick charms and dangers; the Fripp, TD Green and Chas meres shimmered in the Reynolds. Chas was on two sunlight whilst the shades of wheels of Honda 90 “step green gradually changed as through”; more economical on fuel! the sun’s rays moved across them. Dick trailered his Morgan, mainly because of Arriving back at camp, a visit to the farm cafe the distance involved from Cheddar in Somerset with Chas Pilbeam was in order. Tea and stickies but also not being able to fit his large tent as well were consumed and we caught up with Mike as his good lady wife Sue into the Morgan. Kyle, the farmer, and his son Les. Back at camp, Evening meals are usually taken in The Fish Inn corks were firing from bottles of bubbly so that and eighteen of us eventually gathered to partake we could toast Chas and Lesley’s 45th wedding of food and drink. anniversary. A good start to the evening’s Saturday dawned, or rather, Friday evening revelries. We were joined in The Fish by local never went dark, with bright sunshine. A quick members Stuart and Judith Moore from the Eden stroll of 4 miles around Buttermere before Valley area. Maybe next year they’ll be in their breakfast sets one up for the day. Arriving back Morgan? at camp, Greg Bibby’s field kitchen greeted Sunday early morning was ablaze with sun- one’s nostrils with a variety of frying aromas. shine. A walk towards Crummock Water and NB. twelve eggs in one pan is too many! Scale Force took me away from all but nature. Of course, with cooking comes washing up, No sight nor sound of human invasion. The volunteered by Trevor Gill who, with Neil Blair peace of the fells, water bubbling and tinkling was staying at camp to greet Trevor’s daughter over rocks on its twisty way from fell to mere. Clare and granddaughter Phoebe. Cows wide-eyed inquisitive looks, the bleating Sons Robert and James, with grandson Joseph of the Herdwick sheep awaiting the delights of set off at 11:00am with Steve Uprichard leading the shearing shed set amongst a backdrop of the the way to Cockermouth, picking up his brother- hundred shades of green along the fells and the in-law John, navigator for the day. cold blue grey rippling of Crummock Water; all From Cockermouth, a most scenic and hilly under a clear sky. A sight never to tire of. route was taken to Hesket Newmarket for lunch. An hour or so later, back at camp, TD and Neil Not all plain sailing as TD’s Morgan developed a Blair crawled out of their tents and blinked at the nasty squeak and loss of braking effort. sunlight, tummies grumbling and awaiting Inspection showed no apparent problems so the breakfast. Another Bibby breakfast bonanza, journey resumed. TD had resurrected his B Type cooked by Mike Kyle’s grandson, Alistair. after a 20 year sojourn so teething problems had Most folk wander home on Sunday but Dick been anticipated. Dick and Sue Fripp, TD, and Sue stayed on to make the most of the Robert Gill in his Caterham and Chas and Lesley weekend. For me, a quick repair to a broken on the Honda together with myself and South flying wire, spotted by Chas, then off home over Kendal member Pete Patterson raced off to catch Newlands Pass, into the sun and onwards to up with the leading group. Greg was crewed by Keswick and home. his daughter Georgie’s boyfriend Owen while Buttermere has a year to recover before our the Bibby girls went shopping in Carlisle. next camp.

42 South Coast Visit to Nutley Windmill Chris Booth

During the week preceding our combined visit to Nutley, I thought we might be the only Morgan in our Family JAP amongst the MGs the following turned up: Bruce Campbell, F2 Mandy Pachol, Sports 2 seater JAP; Sam Savage, Dog-eared JAP Aero; Dave and Jen Pittuck, 3-speed Aero JAP; Dave Young, 5-speeder and Lawrence and Jean Walpole F4, with Susan and David Stewart on Sunbeam and Velocette machines. The windmill was not actually turning, but guides were taking visitors round all day. There was a good display of stationary engines and this year, I think that the Morgans almost outnumbered the MGs. The organiser sent me a card today, thanking us for going.

43 My Favourite Drive Ian Parkinson Driving is my passion, as well as owning The road is now wide with several sweeping several sports cars and motorbikes I choose bends so I open up the Mog to 60 mph as we to get behind the wheel of a 44 ton truck drop down a dip then up a slight gradient for whenever I can spare the time. There are many reasons to have a favourite road and these depend a lot on the vehicle you are driving. Way back in the mid 70s Maria and I bought a new Hillman Imp in Lilac Purple Metallic. Not long after the purchase we set off from our then home in Lancashire for a holiday in Westward Ho, North Devon. Back then the M5 motorway finished at Bridgwater so we had to pick up the A38 to Taunton then the A361 to North Devon. Only two years after that holiday it was an amazing coincidence that I was a couple of miles. We quickly reach headhunted to work for a firm in Taunton Hillcommon and drop down to 30mph and and we bought a house on the route we had trickle through the village, back up to 40 as travelled along. Fate, oh yes ! and we are still we approach the S bends at Preston Bowyer. here. Second is best here and we take the left So, on to my choice of favourite Morgan hander at the end of the village and go back road, I have chosen the B3227, which was into top before dropping down to the way back then the A361. A new A361 link Milverton roundabout. We take the second road was created from Tiverton to Barnstaple exit towards Wiveliscombe ( Wivey to the a few years ago, leaving the old A361 to be locals) This section was once a railway line redesignated to B3227. The road is in to Bampton but you would never know as we fantastic shape and my choice is somewhat eat up the short twisty stretch to Wivey This sentimental and nostalgic but above all it is is the home of Cotleigh Brewery/Exmoor one heck of a great driving road whether in a Ales.. A roundabout at Wivey necessitates a trike, sports car or on motorcycle. drop into second as we stop at the only traffic Today I am covering the Taunton to South lights on the whole stretch. Molton stretch around 35 miles. We start at We climb out of Wivey and are quickly in the Cross Keys roundabout west of Taunton, top ( 2nd if two up) We are now climbing up trickling along in 2nd in the Mog, through the on the edge of the Brendon Hills. We quickly village of Norton Fitzwarren ( famous many reach a sharp left then right hairpin which, years ago for the massive Taunton Cider being uphill too tests the drivers gearchange factory here) but now long gone it is a abilities. We climb and back into 3rd as we housing estate. reach the crest, the Mog is in her element on As we trickle through the village it is hard the downhill twisty bits as we run alongside to believe this was once the main artery for the River Tone and down to Waterrow. thousands of holidaymakers seeking North A quick drop into second as we flick over Devon sunshine. Now out of the village I the little stone bridge, with the popular Rock snick the Mog into top as we cross the Inn ( great ale and food) on our right I open railway bridge for the popular West Somerset up the Mog to 55 ish as we pass Waterrow Railway and it’s link to the main line. garage on our right.

44 Then almost immediately we cross the border into Devon, we quickly dispatch Petton but have to trickle through Shillingford a very pretty village. Approaching Bampton we drop into second and 30 mph passing Staddons antiques on our right, I am always amazed they keep much of their stock outside the shop day and night and they are well worth a visit. There are several pubs in the village to spend a great lunchtime but here I always have a dilemma, stop or keep going. I always get the feeling the road is beckoning me to press on. The Exmoor Hills continue on our right as As we climb out of Bampton the hairs on we pass the now closed Jubilee Inn and on a the back of my neck stand up as my mind hill in the distance we can see South Molton. takes me back to the mid 70’s when as a Signs warning of deer abound and provoke a proud husband to Maria and father to David I slight easing of the throttle as we weave drove my family along this same route for through the twisty bits and drop down our first holiday. The Imp with its Coventry towards South Molton. Climax engine had to be kept on the boil We join the “new” A361 for a mile or so whereas the Mog has so much grunt with it’s before picking up the B3227 again and arrive Matchless power unit. in the market town of South Molton ready Leaving Bampton behind it is only a short for a coffee and a bun. but twisty section before a very sharp lefthander down to the crossroads at Black Cat Garage. This once was an Olde Worlde garage with a petrol pump outside but has long since closed. We cross the River Exe bridge in second then I open up the Mog again and the sound reverbates through the valley like a stereo and never fails to excite me. As we reach the crest of the hill and exit the woodland the full glory of Exmoor is laid out to my right The sign says 15 miles to South Molton and this is by far the fastest section. Sight of much other traffic is rare apart from Like me I am sure you have a favourite tractors but as we tank along at 60 + the road Morgan driving road, I have written this to is so so smooth and wide and you can see so hopefully encourage others to do the same. far ahead the pace is no problem. …. Please do .. Ed. However if you do not As we approach a cottage ahead of us wish to put pen to paper at least I hope you three workman who are preparing to rethatch feel inspired to take the Mog out for a spin. the roof run out to see what the heck is …. and that holiday at Westward Ho, it approaching and they wave and cheer as we rained all week and the caravan leaked ! flash past. As for us, well after our coffee and bun we Then we are gone, eating up the miles in a are going home so we have the pleasure of fantastic machine that I love to bits. doing it all again.

45 FLOGGERY For Sale: (repeat advert) I have decided that I'm never going to get the time, or, to be honest the inclination to finish off the Wanted: I am a new member and I restoration of our 1952 Morgan F4. so we am looking for a three wheeler super sports have to decided to offer it for sale John Price unfinished project or car for restoration. and Liz Jenkinson, F 9129 and 9130. Anything considered. I think the only way to explain to prospective Steve: Mem No A11001. I can be contacted customers is for them to contact me, initially on 07713055069 or by this e mail address. preferably by e-mail, when I can answer any questions they have. Ideally a visit to view For Sale: Brand new 5speed 3W dust the car would probably be the best course of cover, complete with bag, as supplied by action. As to price I'm afraid I don't have a Morgan. Used only once. Richard Adams clue as I'm not sure what an F4 kit of parts 01985 850822 Wiltshire. Mem No 10695 with extras would be worth, it's a case of "best offer secures" I suppose. I was tempted For Sale: 1934 Barrelback MX4 Super to go down the Ebay route but felt the Club Sports. Matching numbers car. Original body might like to have first dibs so to speak. John with luggage lockers in barrelback. Black Price. with red wings and red leather interior. Email address is Cameron Engineering engine rebuild and [email protected] Simmank four speed/reverse gear box, (See pictures below) Orford electronic ignition and alternator, Foot throttle, Brise starter, Amal concentric carb, hydraulic brakes and front shock absorbers. Bills for more than £30K from previous owner. Only selling to buy back my first 3wheeler sold 20 years ago. £38.5k Mem No F5443 Malcolm Rogan 07836252634 or [email protected]

Wanted: Nearside cylinder head for water cooled Matchless MX 4. If you have one or know of one, please ring Brian Jackson on 01545590237 or email [email protected] Free for collection: Viceroy TDF lathe. Sam Savage 01903 716315

46 For Sale: (Repeat advert)1951model F Super. Correct 10hp E93a engine only done 10,000 miles. The car was stored in owners garage for 35years so very low mileage and so much perfect. After 58 years I guessed this would be my last Morgan and in old age getting in and out has beaten me. You could spend twice as much on a Super Sports having its tenth restoration and still with the wrong chassis/body. Wrong headlights and exhaust system. The F Super accelerates faster than a Super Sports in the original Road Tests and the engine does not keep falling apart. £20,000.00 firm. No buyers premium. Brian Watts, 12 Fraser Close, [email protected] 01245 354116. Chelmsford, Essex. CM2 0TD

For Sale: Morgan M3W 2012 , 8000 miles. In Sport Black with Factory fitted chequered front bonnet (removable). Full black leather seats and trim. Full factory service history ( just serviced). Numerous 2014 upgrades including; steering, suspension, compensator (Centra) rear drive, new tyres. immobiliser, valuable MOG number plate, Raptor chrome air filter and (original) side pockets. Morgan bonnet stork mascot, new mohair tonneau, flat throttle cable. QUIET Mk2 bevel box. This car is fully sorted and comes with a

FULL THREE YEARS EXTENDED WARRANTY for peace of mind. A cherished M3W only for sale to fund new Morgan purchase. BEST VALUE on the market and priced to sell. £24,000.00 Neil Levings: tel: 01789 298440/07769834040 [email protected] Seen on the web - a Streamlined Sandford

Does anyone know any details about this possible record-attempt Sandford The Bulletin is printed by Lavenham Press Limited, Water Street, Lavenham, Sudbury, Suffolk, CO10 9RN. Tel: 01787 247436

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More Curborough in Pictures

Cathy Quinn in Dad Tony’s racer Eric Bayley at the Mole Hill

Ian Hughs heads for the Hairpin Anthony Pearson exits the Mole Hill

John Scruton heads for the Finish Ian Cheese in Bob Towell’s Racer

Graham Sherwood at the Hairpin David Poplar at the Mole Hill