June 2015 TrumpetThe The Triumph Car Club of Victoria Magazine 1 Introduction The Triumph Trumpet is the magazine of the Triumph Car Club of Victoria, Inc. (Reg. No. A0003427S) The Triumph Car Club of Victoria is a participating member of the Association of Table of Contents Motoring Clubs. Front Cover Photograph 2 From the Ox 3 The TCCV is an Authorised Club under the Up Coming Events! 5 VicRoads Club Permit Scheme. 2015 National Motoring Heritage Day 6-7 Articles in the Triumph Trumpet may be 40 years with a Triumph Renown 8-9 quoted without permission, however, The Best Triumph in Scotland (perhaps) 10 due acknowledgment must be made. This From the Arch 11 magazine is published monthly, except Notice of Change to By-laws 12 January, and our aim is to mail the magazine Notice of 2015 AGM 12 by the second Wednesday of each month. Club Services Articles should reach the editor by the end of Notice: General Meeting Minutes 7 the previous month. Members Information 15 Life Members: Event Photos 15 Syd Gallagher Committee and Contacts 16 Roger McCowan Index to Advertisers Graeme Oxley Davies Craig IFC Fay and John Seeley Fairfield Motors IFC Lionel Westley † Caulfield Jag Service 4 All correspondence to: Triumph Sports Cars 4 Email: [email protected] Megasorber 13 or Triumph Car Club of Victoria Inc. Vanguard Triumph Wholesalers 14 IBC PO Box 336, Malvern Vic 3144 Auto Surplus IBC (PO Box cleared twice a month) Evershine Shannons Insurance BC 1 Front Cover Photograph On the cover this month is Peter Welten’s Triumph 2000 at the Docklands Show ‘n’ Shine. Photos by Luke Wretham. Current Advertising Rates - (11 issues published annually.) • Colour advertising - $500 full page, $250 half page • B&W advertising - $175 full page, $100 half page • All advertisers to provide advertisements (specifications can be supplied.) The TCCV appreciates the support of advertisers in this magazine. It should be noted that acceptance of an advertisement for publication does not imply endorsement by the Club of the advertised product or service. Disclaimer The contents of The Triumph Trumpet do not necessarily represent the views of any Member, the Editor, or the Committee of the Triumph Car Club of Victoria, Incorporated (TCCV). Whilst the TCCV appreciates the support of advertisers in this magazine, acceptance of an advertisement does not imply endorsement by the TCCV of the advertised product or service. Furthermore, the TCCV or any of its members cannot be held responsible in any way for the quality or correctness of any items or text included in the advertisements contained herein. Please note: The information in this publication is of a general nature as a service to TCCV members and other interested parties. The articles included herein are not intended to provide complete discussion of each subject. While the information is believed to be correct, no responsibility is accepted for any statements of opinion or error or omission. 2 From the Ox part from the monthly brekkie at Fairfield Boat House, ATCCV members also took part in the Cavalcade of Transport called National Heritage Day at the Yarra Glenn Racecourse. What a good turn-up from the TCCV. For more information on this event, check out the report in this Trumpet. In June we have New Member’s Day at the Sky High Restaurant in the Dandenongs. Refer to page 45 of the June Royalauto magazine for an article on the restaurant. An area will be set aside for TCCV Members so please advise the Events Coordinator, Peter Welten, if you are attending. Each adult will receive a $10 meal discount, and each car will have the $5 Parklands entry refunded. After the meal a photo shoot of the cars and those attending will take place in front of the Restaurant. I encourage all New Members in the last 12 months to attend. It is fast approaching our August AGM. The current Committee have all served for two years and I’m sure most of them will be looking for a break. If you are interested in getting involved on the TCCV Committee please contact any of the existing Committee Members. A reminder that David Ferguson’s emergency bonnet latches for the TR4 to TR6 are still available. If you have ever had the bonnet cable snap you will know that it is very difficult to open the bonnet and David’s latch enables you to do so. Contact Terry Roche if you would like one. The price is right – free. Thanks again David. On TV recently an RBT officer warned a driver of his illegal steering wheel. The issue being that the after- market wheel did not have a crash pad like the OEM wheel that it replaced. I have a SAAS wheel on the Stag and I have re-drilled the crash pad locator hole so that the original rubber crash pad can be fitted. See photos at right. Don’t miss the GM this month as Travis Osborne from The Mobile Tyre Shop is our guest speaker and rumour has it that he will be raffling a set of tyres for your Triumph! Check out our website for the latest updates and Photobucket for photos of recent events. Remember to fill out your Log Books and carry your licence. Graeme Oxley 3 TRIUMPH SPORTSCARS BENDIGO Repairs & Restorations, Body & Chassis Currently wrecking Dolomite 1850s, TR7s and Spitfires Contact Andy Ansell on 0427-811-184 or [email protected] www.triumphsportscars.com.au 4 Upcoming Events! June 2015 September 2015 7th TCCV – Monthly Break Feast. Fairfield 6th TCCV – Monthly Break Feast. Fairfield Boat House. 9:00am. Boat House. 9:00am. 17th TCCV – General Meeting at the 16th TCCV – General Meeting at the Uniting Church, 117 Murrumbeena Rd, Uniting Church, 117 Murrumbeena Rd, Murrumbeena at 8:00pm. Travis Osborne Murrumbeena at 8:00pm. from the Mobile Tyre Shop is the guest speaker. October 2015 4th TCCV – Euroa Show ‘n’ Shine. Seven 21st TCCV – New Members’ Day. Sky Creeks Park, Euroa. High Restaurant, 26 Observation Rd, Mt Dandenong. Arrive from 11:30am for lunch 16th-19th TCCV – Annual Joint TCCV/TCC- at Midday. 3 course lunch, choice of two ACT Tour. Griffith, NSW. mains. $25 per head for lunch ($35 standard 21st TCCV – General Meeting at the cost less a $10 discount). Drinks not included Uniting Church, 117 Murrumbeena Rd, in set price. $5 parking refund (per car). Murrumbeena at 8:00pm. July 2015 November 2015 5th TCCV – Monthly Break Feast. Fairfield 1st TCCV – Monthly Break Feast. Fairfield Boat House. 9:00am. Boat House. 9:00am. 15th TCCV – General Meeting at the 18th TCCV – General Meeting at the Uniting Church, 117 Murrumbeena Rd, Uniting Church, 117 Murrumbeena Rd, Murrumbeena at 8:00pm. Murrumbeena at 8:00pm. August 2015 22nd TCCV – Cruden Farm. Cranbourne- 2nd TCCV – Monthly Break Feast. Fairfield Frankston Road, Langwarrin. Carpark entry Boat House. 9:00am. via Cranhaven Drive. 13th TCCV – Beaumaris Concour / Show ‘n’ December 2015 Shine. Assemble at the Blue Dish café, 326 6th TCCV – Monthly Break Feast. Fairfield Highett Road, Highett. Arrive cafe around Boat House. 9:00am. 9:00am for breakfast. Depart for Beaumaris 9:45am. 13th TCCV – Christmas Party Lunch. 19th TCCV – The Annual General Meeting at the Uniting Church, 117 Murrumbeena Rd, Murrumbeena at 8:00pm. Refer the website for the most up-to-date and complete calendar for the year. Events that earn Club points are labelled with “TCCV”. Events Co-ordinator: Peter Welten M: 0409 511 002 or H: 9737 1402 or [email protected] / [email protected] 5 2015 National Motoring Heritage Day Yarra Glen 17th May 2015 nce again it was a very early start to get Oto the start point at Chirnside Shopping Centre by 9:30am. Bit chilly around the ears with the top down as the weather forecast said it was going to be a nice day. At the meeting point there was the Rover Car Club, and Ford Car Clubs. We got away at the scheduled time of 9.30am and took the scenic route via the Lilydale Airport to Yarra Glen. The TCCV were allocated a nice grassed area near the grandstand opposite the Rover guys. First thing we did was set up and had a hot cuppa. This is the first time the TCCV had ventured to Yarra Glen as a Club organised event for the National Heritage Day. All monies collected from the gate went to the CFA. This day is organised by the AOMC. The overall quality of Classics on display on the day was excellent. The war time Army guys had an enormous display of a variety of vehicles from past wars. Everything was covered; including trucks, bikes and cars. The Local Kindergarten catered for the food and did an excellent job. Their hamburger with the lot was huge. I hope that they get the job again next year as I’m looking forward to another one! There were also some Trade Stalls. One of the guys, John Smith, who sells battery chargers, has been invited to provide a guest presentation at our July GM. I thought that they were excellent value compared to the C-Tec Chargers. All present agreed that we will put this firmly on the Events Calendar again next year as we all enjoyed a very nice day. 6 2015 National Motoring Heritage Day Attendees: Nigel Spragg - Vitesse, Kaylene and Nick Skinner – Stag, John Smith & Ray Pepper – Stag, Shane and Dale Houghton – Stag, Terry Roche – TR6, George and Jean Coulter – TR7, Paul & Karen Newell and their son James, and Graeme Oxley – Stag. Graeme Oxley Monthly General Meetings General Meetings are held monthly on the third Wednesday of the month, except for the month of December and the month in which an AGM is held.