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Secretary & Public Officer Treasurer - Fraser Faithfull TRIUMPHTRIUMPH - Terry Roche (03) 59662461 (03) 9877 0120 Mb 0400960029 [email protected] [email protected] TRUMPETTRUMPET Committee - Chris Burgess Committee - Colin Jenkins (03) 9775 9920 Mb 0412 484 995

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AOMC Delegates Ian Cameron Tel: (03) 9749 1341

Book , Tool Librarian, & Paul Wallace Tel: 0417 721 013

Club Regalia Officer Club Permit Secretary Syd Gallagher Tel: (03) 9772 6537

Collation Co-ordinator Terry Hickey Tel: (03) 9735 1693

Events Co-ordinator Graeme Oxley Tel: 0413 135 779

Membership Promotion John & Fay Seeley

Tel: (03) 9359 2415 Membership Secretary Colin Jenkins Tel: 0412 484 995 Media Liaison Officer Terry Hickey Tel: (03) 9735 1693 August 2012 Webmaster - Col Colson Editor - Peter Truman 0417 394 302 0418 368 093 [email protected] [email protected]

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FACSIMILE (03) 9486 3535 It should be noted that an initial joining fee of publication does not necessarily imply $15.00 applies in addition to the annual endorsement by the Club of the advertised membership fee. product or service. PRESENT YOUR MEMBERSHIP CARD TO RECEIVE A DISCOUNT Members’ Information The Triumph Car Club of Victoria Memberships Collation Thanks is a participating member of the TRUMPET Association of Motoring Clubs TCCV would like to warmly welcome our newest Collation of the current edition of The Triumph Delegates: Ian Cameron & Syd member, hoping that you will find our, and now Trumpet was ably assisted by Doreen Hickey. Journal of the Triumph Car Club of Victoria, Inc YOUR, Club very beneficial to your motoring Gallagher. needs. If you would like to help with collation, please let me know and I will ring you as a reminder a The Triumph Car Club is an Table of Contents Authorised Club under the Name Town Car day or two before collation, which is usually on Editors Ramblings 5 the Tuesday of the week prior to the monthly VicRoads’ Club Permit Scheme. Luke Wrethan Prahan 1969 2000Mk1 Prez Pete’s Mutterings 7 general meeting. Club Permit Secretary, Syd Coming Events 8 Gallagher, phone – 9772 6537. Members who come along to assist can earn Minutes of the July General Meeting 9-11 The club continues to grow it is obvious that Clubman points and get their magazines Articles in the Triumph Trumpet TCCV Merri Berry Show & Shine Flyer 12 earlier than anyone else! Give me a call on members believe in the value that the club may be quoted without TCC Vic & ACT Beechworth Weekend Flyer 13 9735 1693 if you think you could help provides. permission, however, due TCCV EMR Living Legends Flyer 14 occasionally. Current membership stands at a notional 180, acknowledgment must be made. Living Legends Route Map description 15-16 – based on new members and last years member Terry Hickey Collation Co-Ordinator This magazine is published Lucas Prince of Darkness Theory & Quotes 17 numbers. every month, except December, Note on “Minutes of the 2011 AGM” 18 Stag extra Cooling Modifications 19 Membership Renewals have been forwarded to Triumphs on the Web and is mailed on the Tuesday all current members for the 2012/13 financial year preceding the Club’s monthly Stag Improved Cooling -The Secret Spoiler 20-21 and were due on the 30th June 2012! Currently There are many interesting “Triumph” General Meetings. Collation is Club Visit to Hendrickson’s Asia Pacific 22-23 paid up renewals stand at 143. websites on the internet. This section will list the evening before mailing day, Incompetence is our Aim, but what a laugh 24 the best of the Triumph and Motoring related Ladies Page & Hastings EMR 25 If you are not financial, you will be ineligible to and articles should reach the websites, if you stumble across a good site receive the Trumpet and other benefits, such as a not listed here, send me the link and I will put Editor by the deadline date

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30 The Triumph Trumpet AUGUST 2012 AUGUST 2012 The Triumph Trumpet 3 TRIUMPH THINGS & FRONT COVER Editorial VALE - IAN WHITE, member 696 We have only recently learnt of Ian’s untimely passing in June. Ian hailed from Ararat and only late 2011 joined the club and being a country member distance meant we unfortunately didn’t see him or his TR4A at club events. Our sincere condolences go to Ian’s wife Sue, family and friends.

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FOR SALE Well it’s August and the Annual General Meeting (AGM) where the members elect a new Committee and Volunteer Positions to steer us through the 2012/13 1977 Triumph 2500S Auto 2500Mk2 & S Type Alloy Rims year. All original and in excellent  5No. 2500S & Stag Alloy Rims The AGM is a time to review and renew the clubs future directions and condition, only the second owner Including wheel nuts, need a clean, expectations by nominating for and getting involved in the club Committee. Included with this Snail Mail version of Trumpet are the AGM Proxy and Country currency 5/700ml bottles Registered till 5th July 2012, Nomination forms, for those environmentally aware eTrumpeters the forms can Reg Number AFI877. of Johnnie Walker. be obtained off the clubs website or contact the secretary Terry Roche. Colour: Sunflower Yellow & black  2No. 2500 S or Stag alloy Rims What’s included in this edition of Trumpet, reports on the social events of the interior. need cleaning, 1 slab of Boags combined New Mini club & TCCV EMR to Hastings, which included a visit to Engine No. MM47559HEA Premium Draft. the Barton’s glorious Shed at Bitten, car facilities to dream for. Also the Tech Vin No. 2MP8110 DLAP  3No. 2000/2500 4 speed gear- Day visit to Hendrickson’s Asia Pacific, developers of alternate suspensions for RWC Certificate supplied. boxs , 1 slab of Boags Premium heavy vehicles, including dynamic modelling and testing facilities. Eligible for Club Permit Draft each. Hendrickson’s are not aligned to any specific truck manufacturer but supply to all Located in Glenroy, price negotiable  1No. B/W 65 Auto gearbox for and also tailor their equipment for specific haulage suppliers. Our thanks to club at around $3800. Triumph, 2/700ml bottles of member Andrew Martin CEO of Hendrickson’s and his staff for a fantastic Car owned by a true Triumph Johnnie Walker. presentation and delicious food. Andrew has a Stag which he has restored over recent years, see the June stalwart Delivery can be arranged. Trumpet, but he should be interested as should all Stag owners in the two Contact Fay or John Seeley Contact Keith Mb 0427943048 technical articles covering different methods of aiding the Stags Achilles Heel, Ph 93592415 it’s cooling, and anything to overcome this weakness of an otherwise superbly 1969, 2.5Mk1 PI spec’d car for its time must be a plus! - 1969Excellent vehicle for resto’ pro- There is also a light-hearted but also on reflection serious issue of what is to be 2500TC Manual plus O/Drive ject, two owners, un-registered many considered and watch out for when transporting cars or heavy accessories from Member Howard Jones has been asked years.. place to place, refer to “Incompetence is our Aim”. Murphy’s Law prevailed and by a client to dispose of his brothers Engine runs, body good, but needs what could go wrong did! Remember the carpenters first rule measure twice cut Triumph 2500TC, which he owned for repainting, interior good and original. once, well for safety’s sake think what can go wrong, check and double check, around 15years Colour Hayman Blue. and don’t take someone else’s word ‘that’s all OK’, check it yourself!  Engine No. MM29510HE Located in Canberra, $1200. There are 3 notifications of upcoming club events, Chris Sallmann wants feed-  Chassis mm26096 Also many parts available separately. back of the number of members who are going to attend the TCCV Merri Berry  Mileage 198000klm Contact John. 0413004707 Show and Shine, which hopefully will include other Classic Car Clubs.  Registered till Dec 2012 As promoters the TCCV’s name is on the line here so get involved its in  Colour Peak White with tan interior November so the weather is good and the Docklands venue is fantastic. Last year  Engine starts when we were there the facilities, ie market, and food/restaurants couldn’t be  No RWC bettered! Contact Howard Jones. 0438742985 Well that’s it for me, I hope to continue as editor for 2012/13, but you never know, anything’s possible at an AGM. TRIUMPH TRADING - Cars and Parts for sale are provided as a service for members of the Triumph Car Club of Victoria (TCCV) and Peter Truman, Editor guests and visitors to our web site. TCCV is not responsible for in any way and makes no warranty with respect to the pricing, originali- ty, appropriateness, quality, merchantability or serviceability of any of the items that may be offered for sale on this site. This section is provided solely to facilitate contact between Triumph enthusiasts and the use of this site shall create no liability or responsibility to TCCV, or upon it’s Office Bearers or Committee. DEADLINE FOR AUGUST TRUMPET - FRIDAY 27TH JULY 28 The Triumph Trumpet AUGUST 2012 AUGUST 2012 The Triumph Trumpet 5 CLUB REGALIA

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TCC01 White Tee Shirt All sizes available $10.00

TCC02 Fleece Jacket All sizes available $50.00

TCC03 Shower Jacket Hooded All sizes available $33.00

TCC04 Reversable Sleevless Vest All sizes available $40.00

TCC05M Mens Polo Shirt All sizes available $33.00

TCC05W Womens Polo Shirt All sizes available $33.00

TCC06 Weatherproof Fleece Stadium Jacket. All sizes available $55.00 Blue with Red trim

TCC11 Cotton Caps (page 26) Blue with Suede Peak $15.00

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6 The Triumph Trumpet AUGUST 2012 AUGUST 2012 The Triumph Trumpet 27 C LUB REGALIA Pres Pete’s Musings Our trip to Europe is now a distant memory and I can only say if you have not TCC11 been to Europe then do so. Our first stop was Dubi were one of the high lights was the Burj Khalifa the tallest building in the world with the viewing platform

on the 124 floor and it took just over one minute to get there. We spent four nights in London and four in Paris and then ten nights on a canal boat on the Midi TCC30 Canal which was man made and is over three hundred years old, a great way to

see the country side including some great wineries. After the Midi Canal we leased a Peugeot 508 wagon with a 1.6 litre turbo die- TCC15 sel , a little under powered but with four adults and luggage gave us 5.6 litres per 100 klm. We travelled just over 6,000 klm in four weeks travelling through France, Italy, Switzerland, Luxemburg, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Czech Republic and Austria. The highways in Europe were good but no better than our freeways and major highways with most having a top speed of 130 klm and on the auto barns in Germany the speed limit was open, to be able to do 200 klm was an experience to remember. We found that most drivers in Europe were better trained and had more patience. When they travel on the highways they travel in right lane ( slow lane ) and only travel in the left lane ( fast lane ) when they are overtaking and no matter the speed they go back into the slow lane, we could learn a thing or two from them. Most of the time on the auto barns we were between 130-150 klm so to come home and only do 100 klm is quite slow. As I TCC60 said our freeways and major highways are as good as the ones in Europe and we TCC20 should be able to travel at 120-130 klm, but we need to educate our drivers first. Oil Filters, Rocker Gaskets & Hoses As I stated in the July Trumpet we went to the Mercedes Benz Museum in Stuttgart, the museum is eight stories high and covers the full history of the motor Number Suits RRP Web Price Club Price car. We spent three hours there but could have spent eight, Ann had great time in Oil Filters the simulator which took you back to the start of the Mercedes racing to the R2070P 2000/2500 $12.00 $9.00 $7.00 modern F1 cars , all this for under $10.00, how good is that. In Salzburg we came TR & Vitesse across a Buggatti Veron parked in the street, up until then I had only seen one on R2352P Stag, TR7 $20.30 $13.25 $8.00 Top Gear. th Dolomite & Sprint The 15 August is our AGM and we are looking for some new blood to go on the committee , so give it some thought and put your name forward, As the old Air Filters saying goes “ you only get out what you put in “ and after all it is your club we A89 2000 & 2500 $35.00 $32.00 $20.00 just manage it on your behalf. TR5 & TR6 The EMR to Hastings and the Presidents lunch were well attended and thanks to A266 Stag, TR7 $60.-00 $55.00 $30.00 Graeme Oxley the events calendar for the balance of 2012 and 2013 is well Dolomite & Sprint planned so make sure you join in and enjoy yourself, after all that is what makes Silicone Gaskets suits all Six Cylinder Pressed Steel Rocker Cover s ONLY $15.00 the TCCV so good. Now that winter is nearly over polish your cars and get out Top Radiator Hose and enjoy, but remember to fill in your log books and take off 5. GRH528 2000 & 2500 $15.00 $10.00 By for now. Available to club members only.— No commercial quantities. Peter Welten, The Prez. Call Paul Wallace on 0417721013 to place your order 26 The Triumph Trumpet AUGUST 2012 AUGUST 2012 The Triumph Trumpet 7

COMING EVENTS - AUGUST TO NOVEMBER TCCV LADIES PAGE – MINI EMR TO HASTINGS. Getting up at 5 am to get ready for a run in the car to Hastings is very AUGUST OCTOBER Continued hard when it is cold outside. Still half asleep Graeme started the Stag hoping not to wake up the neighbors and we slowly headed off. It was still 5th Sassafras Café Coffee Club Run 7th Sassafras Café Coffee, Club Run dark when we arrived at Brandon Park. All the shops were still asleep. Sunday Meet at the Sassafras Restaurant at Sunday Meet at the Sassafras Restaurant at TCCV 9:30AM. (Contact Syd Gallagher) TCCV 9:30AM. The drive along the beach is beautiful at the early hours of the morning. When we got to the top of Arthur’s Seat I got out of the car to say hello to 15th Monthly General Meeting 17th Monthly General Meeting, everyone. It was too chilly and soon got back in the car where it was nice 8:00PM at the Koornang Uniting 8pm, at Koornang Uniting Church, Weds Weds and warm. I was not impressed with what was offered for brekky. Graeme TCCV Church, 117 Murrumbeena Road, TCCV 117 Murrumbeena Road, Including the TCCV AGM had better get it right for the next EMR. Even though it is a boy thing I thoroughly enjoyed Ian and Judy Barton’s 18th Combined TCCV & ACT Trip Shed at Bittern. It is always nice to catch-up with the Triumph Ladies. 19th Visit to the Living Legends. Thurs To Beechworth & Bairnsdale Sunday Meet at Bellbird Park 8:45AM to Annual interclub run, staying 4 See the photo of Ann Welten and Sandy Bortoluzzi having a nice chat TCCV Melways 2DK5. BYO Breakfast 22nd nights at Beechworth, and returning about their overseas holiday. Both had recently returned from Europe. via the Alpine Way thro’ Bright, Depart at 10:00AM to visit the Tues Unfortunately Sandy broke her arm whilst on holidays in France. Carol Living Legends, Oaklands Rd. Omeo, & Swifts Creek with an TCCV extra overnight stay in Bairnsdale. Truman was ill and wasn’t able to make it. It was also nice to catch up www.livinglegends.org.au Contact Graeme Oxley with Sue Burgess, Fay Seeley, Verna Blair, and Anne Gibson. Ian’s wife, Judy excelled with morning tea. She had baked a nice fruit 19th Rob Roy Hill Climb. RACV Motor Classica 26th cake with cream. Tea and coffee was served with a beautiful blue pat- Sunday Christmas Hills near Yarra Glen to Including the Australian Melways Ref. 264K9. 28th International Concours d’Elegance terned tea set. In the shed were two white Jaguars which Ian chauffeurs Entry $9/head Adult or $20/car. & Classic Motor Show. the brides around. Anyone for a wedding ……………………Graeme!!!!!!!!!!!!. Judy has offered me a discount. SEPTEMBER NOVEMBER Annette R 2nd Sassafras Café Coffee, Club Run 4th Sassafras Café Coffee, Club Run Sunday Meet at the Sassafras Restaurant at Sunday Meet at the Sassafras Restaurant The ladies would like to wish Joan Andrews well after she fell and broke TCCV 9:30AM. TCCV at 9:30AM. her left wrist. 19th Monthly General Meeting, 4th Shannons Show n Shine @ Lake Weds 8pm, at Koornang Uniting Church, Sunday Windouree, Ballarat. 10am to 4pm. TCCV 117 Murrumbeena Road, Over 300 private collection and spectator cars expected from across 23rd EMR, Route & destination to be Victoria. Sunday advised. Contact Phil Whitman 0417394524. TCCV ( Peter Welten organising) 21st Monthly General Meeting, Weds 8pm, at Koornang Uniting Church, OCTOBER TCCV 117 Murrumbeena Road,

7th TCCV Tarwin Lower EMR. 25th Berry Street Show & Shine Meet at Tooradin across bridge at Ladies in conference, Anne Sunday Sunday At Waterfront, Docklands. Anne Welten and Sandy TCCV 9:00AM for 9:30 departure. TCCV This year run by our TCCV, W, host Judy Barton, Sue B, Event includes a tour of the area & Bortoluzzi, discussing other clubs also to be invited. & Annette R. lunch, event organised with the recent enjoyable European Contact Chris Sallmann. A great cosy setting., for a Gippsland Sporting & Classic Cars escapes Register. Contact Paul Butterfield Mb. 0419892468 chat

8 The Triumph Trumpet AUGUST 2012 AUGUST 2012 The Triumph Trumpet 25 Incompetence is our aim, as we dispose of the Club Car MINUTES OF JULY GENERAL MEETING, PAGE 1 GENERAL MEETING – 18 July 2012. Meeting Opened at 8:15PM by Peter Welten President.

APOLOGIES: Chris Burgess, Peter Mayer, Frank Romeo, David and Geraldine Glenny, Syd Gallagher, and Jeff Marshall.

NEW MEMBERS: President Peter Welten welcomed new members Luke Wretham and Tony Bizzani.

PREVIOUS MEETING JUNE MINUTES. Secretary Terry Roche advised that he had inadvertently omitted a question from Chris Newell regarding the heating system in the hall. Chris commented that the hall was cold. On the left is a picture of the engine as loaded at Colin Jenkins’The Shed’ in Graeme undertook to find out how to correctly operate the heating Oakleigh into Terry’s freebee trailer ready for the Trip to Eddie Madden’s system. The 20 May 2012 Minutes as published in the June issue of pristine workshop in Tullamarine. “Trumpet” were accepted with this amendment (Oxley/K Skinner) carried. The photo on the right is as it arrived at Tulla, with a copious coating of oil stopping the trailers TIMBER floor from RUSTING! Terry’s grand-daughter TREASURERS REPORT May 2012. Most inwards transactions on our was heard to say when Terry was turning into Huntingdale Rd at Colins Shed account since our last meeting have been member renewals, and new “granddad why’s the trailers rear end sticking up in the air”!. WHO forgot to member subscriptions. Some prepayments for the Beechworth trip in check the trailer ball & hitch were locked in place, thank goodness for chains! October have also been received. Major expenditure included printing for If you look close you can see Eddie Madden cackling his cap off! June did! May and June issues of “Trumpet”, and the purchase of a portable public address system for use at club meetings and events. Income for the month totalled $3320.08, expenses totalled $1387.69. At the 30th June the cash account balance was $8247.92, plus $10098.05 on term deposit.. I move that the Treasurers report be accepted. (Faithfull/N Skinner)

SECRETARY’S REPORT APRIL 2012. Most items of correspondence have been magazines from other Triumph and Standard car clubs and membership renewals. Members are invited to take any of the magazines. (Clota/Truman)

The scrapped 2500S rolling shell as loaded at Oakleigh on EDITORS REPORT. Editor Peter Truman reminded the meeting that the the left, and as delivered to Tulla on the right, about to be deadline for articles and any contributions to “Trumpet” is the last Friday winched off the trailer down the ramps. of the month, e.g. 27 July for August “Trumpet”. Peter has sufficient arti- On the lower right is a picture of the front bumper dumb cles for the August issue. iron as modified when the full weight was taken by the Peter Truman is looking for technical articles for future issues, chain as the car rolled down the ramps. The irons were bent like a bit of sheet metal, Eddie had pump the tyres up! MEMBERSHIP. Colin Jenkins reported that the membership currently The car slammed into the concrete wall between the roller stands at 179. Sadly, member Ian White passed away during June. Geoff and entrance door, the weakest point. If it had gone thro’ Wachter has not renewed his membership as he is no longer driving. the main opening Oops Eddies concour Vanguard Ute! Colin asked that all members when renewing enclose their renewal form 24 The Triumph Trumpet AUGUST 2012 AUGUST 2012 The Triumph Trumpet 9 M INUTES OF JULY GENERAL MEETING, PAGE 2 HENDRICKSONS ASIA PACIFIC, CLUB VISIT, PAGE NO.1 with the money, to help reconcile monies received. Hendrickson’s are the leaders in truck suspension design and development. The technologies they use are the world’s best practice and CONSTITUTION. Secretary Terry Roche reminded the meeting that in many cases exceed car technologies. They specialise in vehicle members were advised by notice dated 9 June 2012 that a Special simulation, measurement and testing of ride and handling, including the Resolution would be put to this meeting to alter the “Association Rules” to structural analysis and ride tuning including shock absorber design. comply with intended new State Legislation. A copy of the proposed new For more info refer to www.hendrickson.com.au Rules was made available to members at that time, and a copy has been Andrew Martin, who is the CEO of Hendrickson in Dandenong South, posted on the Club Website since 10 June 2012. owns the very desirable maple coloured Stag that featured in the June Terry Roche briefly summarised the changes, as the changes have edition of Trumpet and is also a TCCV Member. already been communicated to members. The proposed new “Rules” Graeme Oxley include Clauses taken from the Department of Justice Model Rules, Information below was supplied by Hendrickson’s. Acceleration and regarding meetings, dispute resolution procedures and the responsibility braking runs were carried out on a wet track and cars had difficulty getting of office bearers, which are not included in our current Rules. the power to the road. The trucks had a 24 tonne payload. Terry Roche asked the meeting whether there were any members present that had not had access to the proposed Rules, or did not have any 60-0 KPH 0-60 KPH knowledge of this agenda item. There was no response from the meeting, OEM Leaf confirming that all members present understood the agenda item and had 41.4 M Suspension an opportunity to review the proposed Rules. President Peter Welten Hendrickson thanked those members who had contributed to the drafting of the 29.4 M proposed Rules. Airtek Suspension Secretary Terry Roche proposed “That the draft of the “Association SLK 21.1 M 4.54 sec Rules” made available to members be accepted as the new “Association Mercedes Rules” for the Triumph Car Club of Victoria, subject to the acceptance of Triumph the document by the Department of Justice. 40.6 M 8.2 sec TR4 President and Chairman Peter Welten declared that on a show of hands, the proposal was unanimously accepted. Peter thanked Paul Best and

Terry Roche for their efforts in drafting the document. Below are the PRESENTATION. Terry Hickey provided a practical demonstration of club members how to fit helicoils. Some interesting facts were; outside  Specific drill bits for use with helicoils are not essential. A correct Hendrickson’s size metal drill bit will suffice offices on a  Tapping the hole should be done slowly, with several forward and very cold reverse movements, and regular applications of penetrating oil Saturday morn. such as WD40. Above photo shows a Above is a client demonstration  Inserting the helicoil should be easy after the initial start, provided supplied truck for Hendrickson it is started “square” specialist developed truck  The helicoil should finish just below the face of the part being Development by suspension fixed, and the completed hole should provide a fixing at least as Hendrickson’s. strong as the original.

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H ENDRICKSONS ASIA PACIFIC, CLUB VISIT, PAGE NO.1 MINUTES OF JULY GENERAL MEETING, PAGE 3 Boy what a freezing cold morning. When I walked out the confines of the REGALIA. Paul Wallace reminded members tools are available for loan. house it was snow white outside. The Stag started ok but took ages to warm up. It was definitely too cold for roof down motoring. Picked up AOMC. There has been no recent AOMC meeting. No report. Roverite Barry Hillsley on the way and arrived at Hendrickson’s around 9AM. Some Club Members were all ready there enjoying a hot cuppa and TRIUMPH TRADING. John Seeley advised the meeting of a 2500TC in some morning tea. Norm Marsh arrives in the TR6, roof down and in a excellent condition with a Roadworthy certificate for $7000. T-shirt. He must have been born in Tassie. Our great St Nick Skinner arrived in blue Stag with roof down. However he was dressed like a WW2 EVENTS. Details of the latest calendar of events are available from our fighter pilot. At least he was warm. Considering the cold weather, we had website www.tccv.net or Graeme Oxley. a really good turn up from the TCCV and some guests. Graeme needs to have numbers for each of the main events as soon as The Prez was on the phone to Ann, guess what, he had left the possible prior to each event, for catering and planning purposes. The presentation caps and cups behind. Ann then had a long drive to deliver President’s lunch on 22 July 2012 will now not include a stop at the Glass the said items. I would have liked to have been a fly on the wall when he Blowing Shop, as the owner advised that the numbers were too great to got home. At 10AM CEO Andrew Martin called every one into the cater for. conference room. On every seat was a cap, book and folder containing a mouse pad, coasters and a note pad, I was very impressed. GENERAL BUSINESS; A power point presentation which was given by Steve Cooper, lasted a Peter Welten explained that the current Microsoft Access programme little over an hour and a half before we went out to the Laboratory where used by the Membership Secretary was too cumbersome to use for a they were fatigue testing some truck suspension parts. All very interesting Club of TCCV’s size. Terry Roche advised that Microsoft Excel should be as what they do on trucks I have been involved with testing in the Air easier to use, and the club required a volunteer to write a program using Force, especially on the Mirage Fighter. There was a braking test Excel, and switch future Membership records to this programme. between a SLK Mercedes, a TR4 and a truck laden with 20 tonnes. New Member Luke Wretham generously volunteered to assist in setting Guess what, the TR4 brakes were not that flash. Warning - if you have a this up program. The first step is for Committee members to agree a list of TR4 in your rear vision mirror, let it pass you as we know it can’t stop. inputs and required outputs from the program, to provide a specification. A fully laden truck with 20 ton on board can stop in a lot shorter distance. Members who availed themselves of parts from the 2500TC at our recent Refer to chart below. Hendrickson’s have developed their own Airtek tech day should make a gold coin donation to the club. Suspension. There is a huge distance with stopping a truck with and The Club’s recent tour of Hendrickson’s plant at South Dandenong was without their suspension. Next time you have a truck on your tail let’s very well attended, and the tour led by Managing Director and Club hope it has a suspension developed by Hendrickson. member Andrew Martin and his staff was very interesting. At midday lunch was served, hot dogs, relish & onions and cakes. We all President Peter Welten unfortunately forgot our small tokens of hooked in, some were seen to be demolishing their third hot dog. Glad we appreciation, being items of regalia, but Ann Welten rescued the situation didn’t have to vacuum up as cheese was everywhere. Andrew said he is after making the long drive from Mt Evelyn to South Dandenong. The ramping up the cheese technology by melting it first – spill proof. The staff meeting wished to record the clubs thanks to Ann for her assistance. from Hendrickson’s voted Terry Roche’s TR6 as the most desirable car Graeme Oxley and Annette Robson submitted an interesting article on and received a real nice large sport bag. Congratulations to Terry, he now their newly acquired Triumph Stag to the “Unique cars” magazine. They has somewhere to put his wooden chock! (See page 18 for Terry’s latest were rewarded for their article with a 205 piece Sidchrome tool kit valued version of Le Chock! Ed) at $1699. At 1.30PM we departed and headed home. All up it was a very interesting presentation and a nice lunch. The TCCV would like to thank Andrew, NEXT MEETING Wednesday 15 August 2012, which will include the Steve and Libby and other members of Hendrickson’s staff for putting on Annual General Meeting. the morning in such a professional manner. Terry Roche, TCCV Secretary.

22 The Triumph Trumpet AUGUST 2012 AUGUST 2012 The Triumph Trumpet 11 TCCV MERRI BERRY “SHOW & SHINE” CAR SHOW The Stag’s Secret Spoiler, Page No.2

Air Flow without Spoiler. Air flow with Spoiler fitted. With bottom air inlet covered by The orange bar is the spoiler the bumper & number plate the and A shows the air now airflow A misses the radiator directed thro’ the radiator.

Air deflector as purchased & Air deflector fitted with only a before fitting. couple of cable ties

I understand a club member has organised additional purchases, contact Graeme Oxley or Colin Jenkins for more information. The UK purchase price is 36 pounds (Ed)

12 The Triumph Trumpet AUGUST 2012 AUGUST 2012 The Triumph Trumpet 21 The Stag’s Secret Spoiler, Page No.1 TCC VIC & ACT BEECHWORTH TRIP PROMOTION In the past the Triumph Stag has had a bad history of over heating and blown head gaskets. The main causes in the early days was that the casting sand was still left in the block. Time marches and so does technology. It is now over 34 years since the last Stag rolled off the produc- tion line. I would say that most Stags have gone through one engine re- build and had a blown head gasket by now. 6 vane and 12 vane water pumps have been tried and most return to the 6 vane pumps. Coolants have also come a long way. In the past guys like Jim Ostergaard have experimented with Davies Craig Electric Water pump with much success. Jim has carried out many modifications so his Stag can be more user friendly in 2012. When Annette and I bought our Stag the engine had recently been overhauled by a very experienced Triumph mechanic. Apart from running out of petrol recently this car has been terrific and has proved itself on the return trip to Junee last year. Car returned over 30 mpg. Just after buying the car it was a 38C day and Annette said let’s go to Geelong. I really didn’t want to take a chance but thought we had to find out how the car would behave. We got down and back and the temperature gauge didn’t go over a third. To this day we don’t have an over heating problem with this car. A company in England called LD Parts came up with the idea of a Secret Spoiler. It is such a simple device and so effective. Club Member Leon Himmelfarb bought in three from the UK. Colin Jenkins got the third spoiler. It is designed to fit between the bumper bar and the lower valance and direct air into the lower vent. If you look at a Stag head on the bumper bar and number plate stop any air flowing into the lower vent. The theory is that most air will flow though the front grill. Other air hits the body and flows under the car. Fitting LD Parts Spoiler the air is now deflected into the lower air vent behind the bumper. I fitted ours in less than two minutes and we went for a drive from Wyndham Vale to Wonga Park. Usually the temp gauge doesn’t go above a third. This time the gauge was half that again. Annette was complaining about having cold feet but there was no engine temperature. LD Parts do suggest removing the spoiler for the winter period. For further information go to www.ldparts.co.uk and then type in secret spoiler in the search area. Graeme Oxley

20 The Triumph Trumpet AUGUST 2012 AUGUST 2012 The Triumph Trumpet 13 EMR TO LIVING LEGENDS, GREENVALE. FLYER Stag Right Hand Head Cooling Mod To keep our Triumphs on the road and useable in today’s traffic we have to LIVING LEGENDS EMR - 19th August service and maintain our cars to a high level. We are always seeking ways to This is a slightly different type of event. This is more like a self drive in your improve car reliability. Once again Jim Ostergaard leads the way in improving his own time to get from the meeting point at Bellbird Park off Yarra Boulevard Triumph Stag. Jim has experimented with Davies Craig Electric Water Pump, [Mel 2D K6] to the Living Legends complex at Woodlands Historic Park, off High mounted VW Passat over flow radiator bottles, 6 and 12 vane water pumps, Somerton Rd, Greenvale, near Tullamarine Airport [Mel 177 J6]. replacing the mechanical fan with an electric fan. Over the years he has now got Once you have finished breakfast, just head off in your own time and follow the a highly modified and reliable Stag that can more than keep up with every day instructions that you will receive at breakfast on the day (also see pages 15 & 16 traffic. Infact I think that every day traffic has a hard time keeping up with Jim’s attached ED). This is a BYO breakfast, electric BBQ’s are on site as well as Stag. clean toilets. Start time is around 8.45AM and depart approximately 10 AM. Paul Hopkins from the Puckapunyal Army Base has bought in from the UK the Stag Weber kit. Instead of refurbishing the older Strombergs it can turn out a better alternative to bring in the Weber Kit. Google Stag Weber Kit for further in- Living Legends is where famous race horses are stabled, including Melbourne fo. They also have some great ideas from over flow bottles with a warning light and Caulfield Cup winners that you can view and pat. and a blinker flasher unit you can hear when the top is down. One of our advertisers, Triumph Spares at Fairfield have been working on Woodlands Homestead is a historic homestead located at Woodlands Park that improving water flow through the Right Hand Head and preventing an air lock in gives visitors a glimpse of the landscape seen by settlers in the 1840’s. No 7 & 8 cylinder area. Richard has experimented with different ways of The Homestead is surrounded by magnificent gardens which have been redirecting the water flow around the engine. Quite a few of the TCCV Stags extensively restored, including magnolias, which are the oldest in the state. have now been modified. Our Stag was modified before Christmas. What Richard now does is drill and tap the flat area of the rear right hand head Once again it is a BYO lunch. BBQ’s are not available here at the Homestead. and fit a hose connection. This can be done in the car without removing the I have booked the Tank Shed for lunch which has trestle tables and benches. head. The top radiator hose is cut in half and a nice stainless steel T-piece is fit- However management has said it is ok for you to bring your own BBQ. ted. A hose is then run through the valley of the V8 to connect both fittings. To the Both venues have a policy of “take your rubbish home with you!” untrained eye no one will notice. This modification makes no difference to cooling or how the car runs. I call this modification an insurance mod as it allows a water flow through the RH head and prevents an air lock which can be hard to remove. To bring: BYO breakfast It gives peace of mind. Shane Houghton can tell some horror stories of over BYO lunch (cold) heated RH heads and they all relate to No 7 & 8 cylinder problems. Paul Hopkins Thermos for tea and coffee has also had the RH head mod done at the last service. Chairs just in case The next modification on our Stag is to remove the TR7 expansion tank and fit Rubbish bags the VW Passat expansion bottle and place it up high in the engine bay. Melways Graeme Oxley Check out the Living Legends website: www.livinglegends.org.au Extra hose from Graeme Oxley the radiator top hose to the new ED - The Route is very diverse so I have included it on pages 15 & 16 so rear RH head collector that drivers can familiarise themselves beforehand so as to avoid any heated discussion with the all important co-pilot. Rear end of new The route goes from Kew to Greenvale via, Heildberg, Eltham, Kangaroo hose connected Ground, Wattle Glen, Hurstbridge, Nutfield, Doreen, Mernda, Wollart, Epping, to new RH rear and Somerton. head collector 14 The Triumph Trumpet AUGUST 2012 AUGUST 2012 The Triumph Trumpet 19 N OTE RE MINUTES OF THE AGM AUGUST 2011. EMR TO LIVING LEGENDS, GREENVALE. ROUTE Last year we broke with tradition in that the AGM minutes were both Post Breakfast Run to Greenvale gazetted and voted on at the September General Meeting and their acceptance reported in the October Trumpet “Minutes of the September In your own time after breakfast follow the instructions. You may wish to stop GM”. and look at some of the houses etc. It is too hard to be in a large convoy for this event. The reason for this change rather than waiting nearly 12 months till the next August and the 2012 AGM was to ensure that items and issues 1 Leave the Bellbird Car Park and turn left onto Yarra Boulevard discussed and raised were still fresh in members minds. [Mel 2D K6] 2 Turn left into Chandler Highway (21) [Mel 31 B12] The acceptance process was: 3 At the lights turn right into Heidelberg Road (46) [Mel 31 B11] 4 Proceed onto Lower Heidelberg Road (44) [Mel 31 F9]  The new president Peter Welten proposed that the 2011 AGM 5 Just after the traffic lights at Marshall St, turn left into Rotherford Rd Minutes be accepted. [Mel 31 G8] 6 Turn right into Maltravers Rd (can be a little tricky)  The motion was carried by members Jenkins and Truman. 7 Turn left into Lower Heidelberg Rd (44) [Mel 31 K8] 8 Continue along Lower Heidelberg Rd, it changes it’s name to  There were NO issues raised by the attending members. Rosanna Rd. (44) 9 Turn right into Banyule Rd. Note lights change quickly take-care If club members want to familiarise themselves with the minutes of the [Mel 32 B1] 2011 AGM there is a full report in the September 2011 Trumpet, which is 10 Stay on Banyule Rd taking care at the first round-about not to turn available on the club website tccv.net in the Members Area, under the into Graham Rd. back issues of Triumph Trumpets. 11 Continue through next round about staying on Banyule Rd [Mel 32 G1] Peter Truman. Editor 12 At following round about veer right staying on Banyule Rd [Mel 20 H11] 13 Road narrows, one lane bridge and name changes to Henty Rd Terry’s Upgraded Wheel Chocks! 14 Veer left into Cleveland Ave. [Mel 20 K12] 15 At round about turn left into Bonds Rd. [Mel 21 B11] 16 Turn right into Rosehill Rd. [Mel 21 C11]

17 Left into Fitzsimmons Lane (47) Take care as it is a busy road Whilst we were loading up the 2500S 18 At the big round about stay right into Main road (44) [Mel 21 G10] Club Car for disposal at Colin’s Oakleigh 19 Follow Main Rd (44) through Eltham and on past the Research Shed, Terry pulled these Mk2 version Primary School [Mel 22 H2] wheel chocks from out of the back of the 20 Continue onto Eltham Yarra Glen Road (44) [Mel 22 K1] Commodore, see its not just Triumphs 21 Watch for the sharp left corner at Wellers Restaurant – not time for that have poor hand brakes! lunch yet [Mel 23 D1] Old habits always prevail. 22 Straight on towards Kinglake (44 & 9). In reality the chocks are for a Rotary trailer, but don’t let the truth get in the 23 Turn left into Wattle Glen-Kangaroo Ground Rd (9) [Mel 271 E9] way of a good storey! 24 At the round-about turn right into Heidelberg-Kinglake Rd (C746) [Mel 12 G4]

18 The Triumph Trumpet AUGUST 2012 AUGUST 2012 The Triumph Trumpet 15 EMR TO LIVING LEGENDS, GREENVALE. ROUTE PG2 PRINCE OF DARKNESS - JOSEPH LUCAS 25 Just past Hurstbridge Station (tin shed on corner) at the round-about

turn left into Hurstbridge Arthurs Creek Road. [Mel 185 K8] ELECTRICAL THEORY, by 26 Take care, road narrows and there is a single lane bridge, continue

north on Hurstbridge Arthurs Creek Rd. 27 Turn left into Doctors Gully Road – take care it’s not easily seen Positive ground depends on proper circuit functioning – the transmission “To Mernda”. After about ½ km Doctors Gully road veers right of negative ions by retention of the visible spectral manifestation known towards Doreen as SMOKE. Smoke is the thing that makes electrical circuits work. 28 At the round-about go straight into Bridge Inn Road (57) and head We know this to be true because every time one lets the smoke out of a towards Wollert [Mel 391 G11] system, it stops working. 29 Turn left into Epping Road (C729) which becomes High St (58) [Mel 389 C8] This can be verified repeatedly through empirical testing. When for example, the smoke escapes from an electrical component, say a Lucas EPPING IS THE LAST CHANCE TO BUY FOOD FOR LUNCH voltage regulator, it will be observed that the component stops working. As well, the function of the wiring harness is to carry the smoke from one 30 Turn right into Cooper Street (Road 58) Hungry Jacks is on the device to another. When the harness springs a leak and lets all the smoke corner [Mel 182 A12] 31 Continue along Cooper Street, under Hume Freeway and across the out, nothing works afterwards. Starter motors were frowned upon in Hume Highway. Cooper Street becomes Somerton Rd, [Mel 180 E9] British vehicles for some time, mainly because they consumed large 32 Take care crossing the main Melbourne to Sydney railway quantities of smoke requiring very large wires. 33 Straight on towards Bulla, with Greenvale Res on the right (north) and cross Mickleham Rd [Mel 178 J7] It has been noted that Lucas components are more prone to electrical 34 Turn left into Oaklands Rd (Road 58). Follow it down to the leakage than Bosch or Japanese electrical units. Experts point out that this entrance to Living Legends and Woodlands Homestead. Go ahead is because Lucas IS British and all things British, leak. British engines into the car park for Living Legends, [Mel 177 J6] leak oil. Shock absorbers, brakes, cooling systems and m/cycle forks all

leak fluids. British tyres leak air, and British defence establishments leak For a overall view of the day check Melways maps on pages 8 & 9 at the very beginning of book. secrets. So, naturally, British electrics leak smoke! ENJOY YOUR DAY (Lunch is at the “Tank Shed” which is to the lower RHS of The Homestead) Article sourced from that very Graeme Oxley British State of West Australia, by

More Quotes about Lucas Prince of Darkness! Alan Andrews 1. The Lucas Motto: Get home before Dark. 2. Lucas is the Patent holder of the Short Circuit 3. Lucas - Inventor of the first Intermittent Wiper 4. Lucas - Inventor of the first Dimming Headlight 5. The 3 position Lucas switch– Dim, Flicker, & Off! 6. The Original Anti Theft Device– Lucas Electrics 7. Lucas, an acronym for “Loose Unsoldered Connections & Splices”

16 The Triumph Trumpet AUGUST 2012 AUGUST 2012 The Triumph Trumpet 17 EMR TO LIVING LEGENDS, GREENVALE. ROUTE PG2 PRINCE OF DARKNESS - JOSEPH LUCAS 25 Just past Hurstbridge Station (tin shed on corner) at the round-about

turn left into Hurstbridge Arthurs Creek Road. [Mel 185 K8] ELECTRICAL THEORY, by 26 Take care, road narrows and there is a single lane bridge, continue

16 The Triumph Trumpet AUGUST 2012 AUGUST 2012 The Triumph Trumpet 17 N OTE RE MINUTES OF THE AGM AUGUST 2011. EMR TO LIVING LEGENDS, GREENVALE. ROUTE Last year we broke with tradition in that the AGM minutes were both Post Breakfast Run to Greenvale gazetted and voted on at the September General Meeting and their acceptance reported in the October Trumpet “Minutes of the September In your own time after breakfast follow the instructions. You may wish to stop GM”. and look at some of the houses etc. It is too hard to be in a large convoy for this event. The reason for this change rather than waiting nearly 12 months till the next August and the 2012 AGM was to ensure that items and issues 1 Leave the Bellbird Car Park and turn left onto Yarra Boulevard discussed and raised were still fresh in members minds. [Mel 2D K6] 2 Turn left into Chandler Highway (21) [Mel 31 B12] The acceptance process was: 3 At the lights turn right into Heidelberg Road (46) [Mel 31 B11] 4 Proceed onto Lower Heidelberg Road (44) [Mel 31 F9]  The new president Peter Welten proposed that the 2011 AGM 5 Just after the traffic lights at Marshall St, turn left into Rotherford Rd Minutes be accepted. [Mel 31 G8] 6 Turn right into Maltravers Rd (can be a little tricky)  The motion was carried by members Jenkins and Truman. 7 Turn left into Lower Heidelberg Rd (44) [Mel 31 K8] 8 Continue along Lower Heidelberg Rd, it changes it’s name to  There were NO issues raised by the attending members. Rosanna Rd. (44) 9 Turn right into Banyule Rd. Note lights change quickly take-care If club members want to familiarise themselves with the minutes of the [Mel 32 B1] 2011 AGM there is a full report in the September 2011 Trumpet, which is 10 Stay on Banyule Rd taking care at the first round-about not to turn available on the club website tccv.net in the Members Area, under the into Graham Rd. back issues of Triumph Trumpets. 11 Continue through next round about staying on Banyule Rd [Mel 32 G1] Peter Truman. Editor 12 At following round about veer right staying on Banyule Rd [Mel 20 H11] 13 Road narrows, one lane bridge and name changes to Henty Rd Terry’s Upgraded Wheel Chocks! 14 Veer left into Cleveland Ave. [Mel 20 K12] 15 At round about turn left into Bonds Rd. [Mel 21 B11] 16 Turn right into Rosehill Rd. [Mel 21 C11]

18 The Triumph Trumpet AUGUST 2012 AUGUST 2012 The Triumph Trumpet 15 EMR TO LIVING LEGENDS, GREENVALE. FLYER Stag Right Hand Head Cooling Mod To keep our Triumphs on the road and useable in today’s traffic we have to LIVING LEGENDS EMR - 19th August service and maintain our cars to a high level. We are always seeking ways to This is a slightly different type of event. This is more like a self drive in your improve car reliability. Once again Jim Ostergaard leads the way in improving his own time to get from the meeting point at Bellbird Park off Yarra Boulevard Triumph Stag. Jim has experimented with Davies Craig Electric Water Pump, [Mel 2D K6] to the Living Legends complex at Woodlands Historic Park, off High mounted VW Passat over flow radiator bottles, 6 and 12 vane water pumps, Somerton Rd, Greenvale, near Tullamarine Airport [Mel 177 J6]. replacing the mechanical fan with an electric fan. Over the years he has now got Once you have finished breakfast, just head off in your own time and follow the a highly modified and reliable Stag that can more than keep up with every day instructions that you will receive at breakfast on the day (also see pages 15 & 16 traffic. Infact I think that every day traffic has a hard time keeping up with Jim’s attached ED). This is a BYO breakfast, electric BBQ’s are on site as well as Stag. clean toilets. Start time is around 8.45AM and depart approximately 10 AM. Paul Hopkins from the Puckapunyal Army Base has bought in from the UK the Stag Weber kit. Instead of refurbishing the older Strombergs it can turn out a better alternative to bring in the Weber Kit. Google Stag Weber Kit for further in- Living Legends is where famous race horses are stabled, including Melbourne fo. They also have some great ideas from over flow bottles with a warning light and Caulfield Cup winners that you can view and pat. and a blinker flasher unit you can hear when the top is down. One of our advertisers, Triumph Spares at Fairfield have been working on Woodlands Homestead is a historic homestead located at Woodlands Park that improving water flow through the Right Hand Head and preventing an air lock in gives visitors a glimpse of the landscape seen by settlers in the 1840’s. No 7 & 8 cylinder area. Richard has experimented with different ways of The Homestead is surrounded by magnificent gardens which have been redirecting the water flow around the engine. Quite a few of the TCCV Stags extensively restored, including magnolias, which are the oldest in the state. have now been modified. Our Stag was modified before Christmas. What Richard now does is drill and tap the flat area of the rear right hand head Once again it is a BYO lunch. BBQ’s are not available here at the Homestead. and fit a hose connection. This can be done in the car without removing the I have booked the Tank Shed for lunch which has trestle tables and benches. head. The top radiator hose is cut in half and a nice stainless steel T-piece is fit- However management has said it is ok for you to bring your own BBQ. ted. A hose is then run through the valley of the V8 to connect both fittings. To the Both venues have a policy of “take your rubbish home with you!” untrained eye no one will notice. This modification makes no difference to cooling or how the car runs. I call this modification an insurance mod as it allows a water flow through the RH head and prevents an air lock which can be hard to remove. To bring: BYO breakfast It gives peace of mind. Shane Houghton can tell some horror stories of over BYO lunch (cold) heated RH heads and they all relate to No 7 & 8 cylinder problems. Paul Hopkins Thermos for tea and coffee has also had the RH head mod done at the last service. Chairs just in case The next modification on our Stag is to remove the TR7 expansion tank and fit Rubbish bags the VW Passat expansion bottle and place it up high in the engine bay. Melways Graeme Oxley Check out the Living Legends website: www.livinglegends.org.au Extra hose from Graeme Oxley the radiator top hose to the new ED - The Route is very diverse so I have included it on pages 15 & 16 so rear RH head collector that drivers can familiarise themselves beforehand so as to avoid any heated discussion with the all important co-pilot. Rear end of new The route goes from Kew to Greenvale via, Heildberg, Eltham, Kangaroo hose connected Ground, Wattle Glen, Hurstbridge, Nutfield, Doreen, Mernda, Wollart, Epping, to new RH rear and Somerton. head collector 14 The Triumph Trumpet AUGUST 2012 AUGUST 2012 The Triumph Trumpet 19 The Stag’s Secret Spoiler, Page No.1 TCC VIC & ACT BEECHWORTH TRIP PROMOTION In the past the Triumph Stag has had a bad history of over heating and blown head gaskets. The main causes in the early days was that the casting sand was still left in the block. Time marches and so does technology. It is now over 34 years since the last Stag rolled off the produc- tion line. I would say that most Stags have gone through one engine re- build and had a blown head gasket by now. 6 vane and 12 vane water pumps have been tried and most return to the 6 vane pumps. Coolants have also come a long way. In the past guys like Jim Ostergaard have experimented with Davies Craig Electric Water pump with much success. Jim has carried out many modifications so his Stag can be more user friendly in 2012. When Annette and I bought our Stag the engine had recently been overhauled by a very experienced Triumph mechanic. Apart from running out of petrol recently this car has been terrific and has proved itself on the return trip to Junee last year. Car returned over 30 mpg. Just after buying the car it was a 38C day and Annette said let’s go to Geelong. I really didn’t want to take a chance but thought we had to find out how the car would behave. We got down and back and the temperature gauge didn’t go over a third. To this day we don’t have an over heating problem with this car. A company in England called LD Parts came up with the idea of a Secret Spoiler. It is such a simple device and so effective. Club Member Leon Himmelfarb bought in three from the UK. Colin Jenkins got the third spoiler. It is designed to fit between the bumper bar and the lower valance and direct air into the lower vent. If you look at a Stag head on the bumper bar and number plate stop any air flowing into the lower vent. The theory is that most air will flow though the front grill. Other air hits the body and flows under the car. Fitting LD Parts Spoiler the air is now deflected into the lower air vent behind the bumper. I fitted ours in less than two minutes and we went for a drive from Wyndham Vale to Wonga Park. Usually the temp gauge doesn’t go above a third. This time the gauge was half that again. Annette was complaining about having cold feet but there was no engine temperature. LD Parts do suggest removing the spoiler for the winter period. For further information go to www.ldparts.co.uk and then type in secret spoiler in the search area. Graeme Oxley

20 The Triumph Trumpet AUGUST 2012 AUGUST 2012 The Triumph Trumpet 13 TCCV MERRI BERRY “SHOW & SHINE” CAR SHOW The Stag’s Secret Spoiler, Page No.2

Air deflector as purchased & Air deflector fitted with only a before fitting. couple of cable ties

I understand a club member has organised additional purchases, contact Graeme Oxley or Colin Jenkins for more information. The UK purchase price is 36 pounds (Ed)

12 The Triumph Trumpet AUGUST 2012 AUGUST 2012 The Triumph Trumpet 21 H ENDRICKSONS ASIA PACIFIC, CLUB VISIT, PAGE NO.1 MINUTES OF JULY GENERAL MEETING, PAGE 3 Boy what a freezing cold morning. When I walked out the confines of the REGALIA. Paul Wallace reminded members tools are available for loan. house it was snow white outside. The Stag started ok but took ages to warm up. It was definitely too cold for roof down motoring. Picked up AOMC. There has been no recent AOMC meeting. No report. Roverite Barry Hillsley on the way and arrived at Hendrickson’s around 9AM. Some Club Members were all ready there enjoying a hot cuppa and TRIUMPH TRADING. John Seeley advised the meeting of a 2500TC in some morning tea. Norm Marsh arrives in the TR6, roof down and in a excellent condition with a Roadworthy certificate for $7000. T-shirt. He must have been born in Tassie. Our great St Nick Skinner arrived in blue Stag with roof down. However he was dressed like a WW2 EVENTS. Details of the latest calendar of events are available from our fighter pilot. At least he was warm. Considering the cold weather, we had website www.tccv.net or Graeme Oxley. a really good turn up from the TCCV and some guests. Graeme needs to have numbers for each of the main events as soon as The Prez was on the phone to Ann, guess what, he had left the possible prior to each event, for catering and planning purposes. The presentation caps and cups behind. Ann then had a long drive to deliver President’s lunch on 22 July 2012 will now not include a stop at the Glass the said items. I would have liked to have been a fly on the wall when he Blowing Shop, as the owner advised that the numbers were too great to got home. At 10AM CEO Andrew Martin called every one into the cater for. conference room. On every seat was a cap, book and folder containing a mouse pad, coasters and a note pad, I was very impressed. GENERAL BUSINESS; A power point presentation which was given by Steve Cooper, lasted a Peter Welten explained that the current Microsoft Access programme little over an hour and a half before we went out to the Laboratory where used by the Membership Secretary was too cumbersome to use for a they were fatigue testing some truck suspension parts. All very interesting Club of TCCV’s size. Terry Roche advised that Microsoft Excel should be as what they do on trucks I have been involved with testing in the Air easier to use, and the club required a volunteer to write a program using Force, especially on the Mirage Fighter. There was a braking test Excel, and switch future Membership records to this programme. between a SLK Mercedes, a TR4 and a truck laden with 20 tonnes. New Member Luke Wretham generously volunteered to assist in setting Guess what, the TR4 brakes were not that flash. Warning - if you have a this up program. The first step is for Committee members to agree a list of TR4 in your rear vision mirror, let it pass you as we know it can’t stop. inputs and required outputs from the program, to provide a specification. A fully laden truck with 20 ton on board can stop in a lot shorter distance. Members who availed themselves of parts from the 2500TC at our recent Refer to chart below. Hendrickson’s have developed their own Airtek tech day should make a gold coin donation to the club. Suspension. There is a huge distance with stopping a truck with and The Club’s recent tour of Hendrickson’s plant at South Dandenong was without their suspension. Next time you have a truck on your tail let’s very well attended, and the tour led by Managing Director and Club hope it has a suspension developed by Hendrickson. member Andrew Martin and his staff was very interesting. At midday lunch was served, hot dogs, relish & onions and cakes. We all President Peter Welten unfortunately forgot our small tokens of hooked in, some were seen to be demolishing their third hot dog. Glad we appreciation, being items of regalia, but Ann Welten rescued the situation didn’t have to vacuum up as cheese was everywhere. Andrew said he is after making the long drive from Mt Evelyn to South Dandenong. The ramping up the cheese technology by melting it first – spill proof. The staff meeting wished to record the clubs thanks to Ann for her assistance. from Hendrickson’s voted Terry Roche’s TR6 as the most desirable car Graeme Oxley and Annette Robson submitted an interesting article on and received a real nice large sport bag. Congratulations to Terry, he now their newly acquired Triumph Stag to the “Unique cars” magazine. They has somewhere to put his wooden chock! (See page 18 for Terry’s latest were rewarded for their article with a 205 piece Sidchrome tool kit valued version of Le Chock! Ed) at $1699. At 1.30PM we departed and headed home. All up it was a very interesting presentation and a nice lunch. The TCCV would like to thank Andrew, NEXT MEETING Wednesday 15 August 2012, which will include the Steve and Libby and other members of Hendrickson’s staff for putting on Annual General Meeting. the morning in such a professional manner. Terry Roche, TCCV Secretary.

22 The Triumph Trumpet AUGUST 2012 AUGUST 2012 The Triumph Trumpet 11 M INUTES OF JULY GENERAL MEETING, PAGE 2 HENDRICKSONS ASIA PACIFIC, CLUB VISIT, PAGE NO.1 with the money, to help reconcile monies received. Hendrickson’s are the leaders in truck suspension design and development. The technologies they use are the world’s best practice and CONSTITUTION. Secretary Terry Roche reminded the meeting that in many cases exceed car technologies. They specialise in vehicle members were advised by notice dated 9 June 2012 that a Special simulation, measurement and testing of ride and handling, including the Resolution would be put to this meeting to alter the “Association Rules” to structural analysis and ride tuning including shock absorber design. comply with intended new State Legislation. A copy of the proposed new For more info refer to www.hendrickson.com.au Rules was made available to members at that time, and a copy has been Andrew Martin, who is the CEO of Hendrickson in Dandenong South, posted on the Club Website since 10 June 2012. owns the very desirable maple coloured Stag that featured in the June Terry Roche briefly summarised the changes, as the changes have edition of Trumpet and is also a TCCV Member. already been communicated to members. The proposed new “Rules” Graeme Oxley include Clauses taken from the Department of Justice Model Rules, Information below was supplied by Hendrickson’s. Acceleration and regarding meetings, dispute resolution procedures and the responsibility braking runs were carried out on a wet track and cars had difficulty getting of office bearers, which are not included in our current Rules. the power to the road. The trucks had a 24 tonne payload. Terry Roche asked the meeting whether there were any members present that had not had access to the proposed Rules, or did not have any 60-0 KPH 0-60 KPH knowledge of this agenda item. There was no response from the meeting, OEM Leaf confirming that all members present understood the agenda item and had 41.4 M Suspension an opportunity to review the proposed Rules. President Peter Welten Hendrickson thanked those members who had contributed to the drafting of the 29.4 M proposed Rules. Airtek Suspension Secretary Terry Roche proposed “That the draft of the “Association SLK 21.1 M 4.54 sec Rules” made available to members be accepted as the new “Association Mercedes Rules” for the Triumph Car Club of Victoria, subject to the acceptance of Triumph the document by the Department of Justice. 40.6 M 8.2 sec TR4 President and Chairman Peter Welten declared that on a show of hands, the proposal was unanimously accepted. Peter thanked Paul Best and

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Incompetence is our aim, as we dispose of the Club Car MINUTES OF JULY GENERAL MEETING, PAGE 1 GENERAL MEETING – 18 July 2012. Meeting Opened at 8:15PM by Peter Welten President.

APOLOGIES: Chris Burgess, Peter Mayer, Frank Romeo, David and Geraldine Glenny, Syd Gallagher, and Jeff Marshall.

NEW MEMBERS: President Peter Welten welcomed new members Luke Wretham and Tony Bizzani.

8 The Triumph Trumpet AUGUST 2012 AUGUST 2012 The Triumph Trumpet 25 C LUB REGALIA Pres Pete’s Musings Our trip to Europe is now a distant memory and I can only say if you have not TCC11 been to Europe then do so. Our first stop was Dubi were one of the high lights was the Burj Khalifa the tallest building in the world with the viewing platform

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6 The Triumph Trumpet AUGUST 2012 AUGUST 2012 The Triumph Trumpet 27 T RIUMPH TRADING PETER’S EDITORIAL

FRONT COVER

Picture of Graeme and Annette’s The only Standard Triumph specialists left in Australia. magenta Stag as shown in the Readers Rides section of the June Unique Cars. 2012 Update. We have seen some incredible changes over the last 30 years, when we first started the above vehicles were daily drivers and the Leyland/JRA dealership was in full flight. Apart from Leyland, dealers were Graeme recounted his life experiences also serviced by a dozen large wholesalers who used to visit Australian dealers. If you spent up big (say $5,000) with Triumphs starting with Herald they would call on you first so you would get the pick of their stock. All the wholesalers are gone including Leyland Australia, now 98% of dealers have gone as well. Coupes, thro’ TR6’s and various 2500 saloons to his current stable of a One off specials now no longer available. highly modified 2500PI and the Stag. TR7 rear brake shoes $60.00 He burbles on about the Stags Triumph 2000/2500 drive plate $300.00 Dolomite sprint boot badge $60.00 exhaust note and how the engine was Dolomite sprint interior roof lamp $65.00 blueprinted by its previous owner Stag overdrive plastic gear stick caps $35.00 Herald thermostat housing (with sender provision) $55.00 during a full body and mechanical GT6 inlet manifold (good condition) $200.00 restoration. Factory TR7 large diameter petrol cap $80.00 Graeme signs the article as GOAR, MKII 2000 3 bolt factory sun visors pair $80.00 1500 Spitfire front header rail rubber $44.90 you can think what you may, but I 2000 2.5L Metal Grille Genuine $70.00 being of clean mind thinks it stands for Vitesse 1600 6 cylinder high compression head gasket $30.00 ‘Graeme Oxley and Annette Robson’. Genuine TR3/4 head gasket $44.90 TR2/3 front disc pads $90.00 On the left are his ill gotten gains, he may well need all 205 tools to keep the New into stock. Stag on EIGHT! Right hand Herald door kick plate $55.00 Vanguard PhaseI/II crown wheel & pinion $300.00 Vanguard Phase I wiring loom $300.00 A type overdrive unit $900.00 .... ARTICLES WANTED .... A type overdrive solenoids $200.00 Vanguard 6 rear ute amber blinker lamps $44.90 Interesting articles & photos of a Triumphant nature!! This is YOUR chance to earn points for the Vanguard Triumph scripted ‘overdrive’ chrome badge $44.90 Peter Shipley Award!! So put pen to paper, finger to key and send your articles/photos to the Dolomite sprint front disc rotors $130.00 ea. awaiting Editor, email: [email protected] 1850 Dolomite rear tail pipe and muffler assembly $50.00 Amber & Red lens and bulb dye $24.90 ea. .... DISCLAIMER .... 17 inch black steering wheel cover (suit Vanguard) $24.90 Triumph 2000/2500 Girling metal king brake pads $50.00 set. The contents of The Triumph Trumpet do not necessarily represent the views of any Member, the TR3A/4 Rear Wheel Cylinders $68.00 ea. Editor, or the Committee of the Triumph Car Club of Victoria, Incorporated (TCCV). Whilst the TCCV TR2/3/4 overhead rocker shaft $80.00 appreciates the support of advertisers in this magazine, acceptance of an advertisement does not TR5/6 overhead rocker shaft $90.00 necessarily imply endorsement by the TCCV of the advertised product or service. Furthermore, the MkIV & 1500 Spitfire tail lamp assembly $100.00 ea. TCCV or any of its members cannot be held responsible in any way for the quality or correctness of TR4/5/6 front windscreen rubber (bargain) $100.00 any items or text included in the advertisements contained herein. Wrecking models including Stag, 2000, 2500, TR7. 4 The Triumph Trumpet AUGUST 2012 AUGUST 2012 The Triumph Trumpet 29 Members’ Information The Triumph Car Club of Victoria Memberships Collation Thanks is a participating member of the TRUMPET Association of Motoring Clubs TCCV would like to warmly welcome our newest Collation of the current edition of The Triumph Delegates: Ian Cameron & Syd member, hoping that you will find our, and now Trumpet was ably assisted by Doreen Hickey. Journal of the Triumph Car Club of Victoria, Inc YOUR, Club very beneficial to your motoring Gallagher. needs. If you would like to help with collation, please let me know and I will ring you as a reminder a The Triumph Car Club is an Table of Contents Authorised Club under the Name Town Car day or two before collation, which is usually on Editors Ramblings 5 the Tuesday of the week prior to the monthly VicRoads’ Club Permit Scheme. Luke Wrethan Prahan 1969 2000Mk1 Prez Pete’s Mutterings 7 general meeting. Club Permit Secretary, Syd Coming Events 8 Gallagher, phone – 9772 6537. Members who come along to assist can earn Minutes of the July General Meeting 9-11 The club continues to grow it is obvious that Clubman points and get their magazines Articles in the Triumph Trumpet TCCV Merri Berry Show & Shine Flyer 12 earlier than anyone else! Give me a call on members believe in the value that the club may be quoted without TCC Vic & ACT Beechworth Weekend Flyer 13 9735 1693 if you think you could help provides. permission, however, due TCCV EMR Living Legends Flyer 14 occasionally. Current membership stands at a notional 180, acknowledgment must be made. Living Legends Route Map description 15-16 – based on new members and last years member Terry Hickey Collation Co-Ordinator This magazine is published Lucas Prince of Darkness Theory & Quotes 17 numbers. every month, except December, Note on “Minutes of the 2011 AGM” 18 Stag extra Cooling Modifications 19 Membership Renewals have been forwarded to Triumphs on the Web and is mailed on the Tuesday all current members for the 2012/13 financial year preceding the Club’s monthly Stag Improved Cooling -The Secret Spoiler 20-21 and were due on the 30th June 2012! Currently There are many interesting “Triumph” General Meetings. Collation is Club Visit to Hendrickson’s Asia Pacific 22-23 paid up renewals stand at 143. websites on the internet. 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