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New Jersey Triumph Association Newsletter� March 2009�
Nighttime TR4 picture from a long ago (couple of years) Cruize Nite�
The�New Jersey Triumph Association�is a local�chapter of the�Vintage Triumph Register�, the�Tri-�umph Sports Owners Association�and the�Triumph�Register of America.�
Membership dues are $25 for the first year’s regis-�tration – which includes the official NJTA Club Pin –�and then $20 annually thereafter. Dues are to be�submitted by April of each year. This entitles you to�participate in all club activities, meetings and elec-�tions. You also will receive the Club newsletter,�The�Coventry Chronicle,�in which you are able to post�free classified ads for a run of three months - which�can be renewed.�
The Coventry Chronicle�is the official publication of�the New Jersey Triumph Association and is pub-�lished monthly, except for December.�NJTA has been established for the enjoyment and�preservation of the Triumph automobile. NJTA is�open to all owners of Triumph autos and to those�interested in Triumph autos�.�
Technical material is provided for�reference and should be utilized�advisedly.�Opinions expressed are those of the�contributors or correspondents and�are not those of the New Jersey�Triumph Association, its members or�its officers or advisors.�
Visit us at our website�www.njtriumphs.org�
PLEASE SUBMIT ARTICLES,�LETTERS AND INFORMATION TO:�Coventry Chronicle�Editor�Joseph Ientile�P.O. Box 6�Gillette, NJ 07933�e-mail�[email protected]�
New Jersey Triumph Associa-�tion 2006 Officers�President�Vince Maggio�908-722-3466�[email protected]�
Vice President�Jean Paul Gagnon�908-238-9753�[email protected]�
Treasurer�Ken Blair�
Secretary�Barbara Maggio�[email protected]�
Membership�Ron Weinger/Sherri Saplin�908-575-7064�[email protected]�
Newsletter Editor�Joe Ientile�908-418-1678�[email protected]�
Archivist�Earle Genge�908-369-5467�
Insurance Advisor�Angela Anthony 908-757-8343�[email protected]�
Events Coordinator�John Bullock�[email protected]�
Publicity�Jim Medley�[email protected]�
Regalia�Art Wildman�[email protected]�
WE NEED VOLUNTEERS!!!�
Technical Advisors:�Triumph TR2 – TR3 – STAG TR6 TR7 & TR8�Allen Rosenberg 908-755-3794�George Hughes 908-788-1982�
Triumph TR4 – TR4A Spitfire�Bill Dewar 610-797-4301�Atwell Haines 973-927-3765�
Classic Car Insurance Advisor�Angela Anthony 908-757-8343�
Links�
www.njtriumphs.org�www.vtr.org�www.triumphregister.com�www.britishmotorheritage.com�www.ebay.com�www.triumphreport.com�www.aaa.com�www.canleyclassics.com�www.mossmotors.com�www.the-roadster-factory.com�www.victoriabritish.com�www.hemmings.com�www.triumphreport.com�www.6-pack.org�www.triumphrescue.com�www.stevesautoservice.com�
From the Editor�March Madness�
It’s that funny time of year, that kind of in�between when the weather can change from one�moment to the next. Time to get the cobwebs out,�dust off the car and and take it out for a spin!!� It’s actually one of my favorite times of the�year and I was able to get my car out for a quick�little 30 mile spin. I had to put the Tranny tunnel�and the drivers seat back in, but I did get it out!!!!� I did my due diligence though and followed�the checklist that is in this newsletter before I�started it up. Two squirts of starting fluid and a�primed fuel pump were all that was needed to get it�going....gotta love the Triumphs!!!� I’m looking forward to the nicer weather�and the occasions to drive the car as much as I can.� Now I need a little help...I would like to�know some of your favorite driving roads. You�know the scenic ones or the fun ones maybe a little�story about what you like about it. You can email�the roads that you really like to drive and I will�share them with the members. Any pictures would�be great as well�
This is a new section and a very quick list, please send me your suggestions and I am sure the list will�grow. Also I will start to categorize them as the list grows Please send me your suggestions at�[email protected]�Please Note: These links are provided for reference only�
www.wtroadsters.com�www.rat-co.com�www.BritishWiring.com�www.aaca.org�Auto Screen Savers�http://www.fegovi.com/cars�
Online Auto Chat�http://groups.msn.com/autorepaironline�www.britishcarforum.com�www.ClassicCarBase.com�www.delvaltrs.org�
Misc�http://www.cars.miautoparte.com�http://home.att.net/~chevy57/carshow.html�
The Club events and car shows in general�are coming up really soon and these are a real low�cost fun way to get to meet people who like cars�just as much as you do!! In this economy this is re-�ally a blessing.�
One event that I am really looking forward�is the Club Anniversary Party, it was well planned�out and it looks like it is going to be an event not to�be missed.�
Triumphantly Yours�Joe Ientile�[email protected]�
Club News�Reminder: We meet the fourth TUESDAY of each month (Except December) at 7:30 at�The Chimney Rock Inn 342 Valley Road, Gillette NJ 908 580 1100�
WE ARE LOOKING TO HAVE INTERESTING PROGRAMS, ANY SUGGESTIONS?� DO YOU KNOW ANYONE THAT THE OTHER MEMBERS WOULD LIKE TO HEAR?� IT COULD BE A MEMBER OR A NON-MEMBER�
Meeting Minutes 03-24-09�
7:30 Introductions�
The NJTA 30th Anniversary party was the major topic of discussion.�It is ready to go and we have enough members to meet the minimum�It should be a great time, hopefully the weather will be Triumph weather�
There was a discussion of having a Winery Tour in August�
We also discussed adding the zinc additive to our regalia selection�
We had discussed different oils that we use in our cars�
Some of the goodies from the flea market at the March meeting (Vince and Alex not included)�
Directions to the Chimney Rock Inn in Gillette�
Directions Coming From NJ Turnpike, Route 1 & 9, Newark Airport Area:�Take Route 78 (West) to exit 40. At stop sign make a right. Proceed to a 4-way stop sign and follow sign for Gillette.�Continue about a half a mile to a traffic light. At light make a right onto Valley Road. Continue 1 mile and CRI is on your�left hand side.�
Directions Traveling West on Route 22: Pass the McDonalds on the right. Take Route 78/Scotch Plains, Fanwood,�Berkeley Heights, New Providence exit. At the first traffic light after the exit, make a right onto Diamond Hill Road.�Continue through three traffic lights. Diamond Hill Road turns into Union Avenue, continue to stop sign and make a left�onto Springfield Avenue. Go through two traffic lights, CRI is a ½ mile on the right.�
Directions Traveling East on Route 22: Pass Sears/Terril Road on the right. Take exit for Route 78/Scotch Plains,�Fanwood, Berkeley Heights, New Providence exit. Then take immediate right for Route 78/Berkeley Heights, New�Providence. Go over overpass and continue straight through the traffic light onto Diamond Hill Road. Continue through�three traffic lights. Diamond Hill road turns into Union Avenue, continue to stop sign and make a left onto Springfield�Avenue. Go through two traffic lights, CRI is a ½ mile on the right.�
Directions from Morristown, Basking Ridge & Bernardsville Area: Route 287 South to Exit 30A (North Maple Ave).�Continue 2 miles on North Maple Ave. Bear left onto South Maple Ave. Continue 2 miles to yellow blinking light (church�on right). Bear left onto Long Hill Road. Travel 2 miles to the 2nd 3 way stop. Turn right, bear left down the hill about 1�mile to the first light (American Gas Station on the right). Turn left onto Valley Rd. CRI is one mile on the left.�
Directions Coming From Shore Points, Woodbridge & New Brunswick Area: Take Garden State Parkway North to Exit�127 to Route 287 North (Route 287 splits, always stay right). Continue for about 10 miles and exit right onto Route 78 East.�Take 78 until Exit 40. Turn left after exiting, go approximately 1 mile to a four way stop (blinking red light). Turn right�onto Mountain Avenue. Take first left onto Park Avenue and follow to the end, turn left onto Plainfield Avenue. At light,�turn left onto Springfield Avenue. CRI is ½ mile on the right.�
Directions from Pennsylvania, Clinton & Area West (From 78 East) : Take Route 78 East to Exit 40. At stop sign make a�left. Proceed to a 4-way stop sign and follow sign for Gillette. Continue about a half a mile to a traffic light. At light make�a right onto Valley Road. Continue 1 mile and CRI is on your left hand side.�
Reminder: We meet the fourth TUESDAY of each month (Except December) at 7:30 at�The Chimney Rock Inn 342 Valley Road, Gillette NJ 908 580 1100�
Plenty of Regalia Available�Black plastic license frame with NJ Triumph As-�sociation lettered in white�Price: $2.50 apiece or two for $4.00�
Mechanic`s tool bag heavy cotton canvas�11"x7"x6" black with embroidered NJTA logo�Price: $21.00�
Polo shirts with embroidered NJTA logo�Colors: hunter green(brg), royal blue, red, grey�Price: sm thru lg $31.00, xlg-xxxlg $33.00�
Grill badge NJTA logo in cloisonné' hard enamel�finish with chrome or gold background�( holes to fit standard bumper badge holder)�Price: Gold $32.00,� Chrome $28.00�
Triumph Owners Service log book spiral bound�black 7"x10"�Price: $12.00�
Baseball style cap unstructured low profile with�embroidered NJTA logo any color or combina-�tion of two colors, khaki/dark green etc.�Price: $14.00�
NJTA Wine & Cheese Tote�Price: $30.00�
NJTA 6 Can Cooler�Price: $17.00�
NJTA Roll-Up Blanket�Price: $17.00�
Send order with check or money order�payable to the�New Jersey Triumph Association�
Shipping:�$8.00 for orders to $60.00�$10.00 for orders to $125.00�
Roll -Up Blanket� NJTA 6 Can Cooler�
Grill Badge� Stylish Baseball Caps�
Art Wildman� 33 Hillcrest Rd.� Martinsville, New Jersey 08836� For inquires,� [email protected]�
Have Ideas??�We need ideas for NEW�
Regalia.....�
What would you want to see�with the NJTA logo on it?�
Umbrellas??�Cloth Folding Chairs??�
Let us know� Send us your ideas!!!� Email to:�
[email protected]� Mail to:� NJTA� PO Box 6 Gillette NJ 07933� Better yet-attend our Meeting�
The glorious sunshine and exceptional calibre of racing�stars brought motorsport enthusiasts out in their thou-�sands to visit Race Retro 2009 at Stoneleigh Park. Defying�the credit crunch, audience numbers rose over ten per�cent with around 24,500 visitors enjoying rally legends�Russell Brookes, Mark Higgins and Rauno Aaltonen in�action on the live Rally Stage.�
Thousands gathered to see Rauno reunited with his�
original 1964 Monte Carlo Rally Mini Cooper S before�
joining Mark Higgins in the 2008 Aston Martin GT V8 Rally�
car. Russell Brookes put the Andrews ‘Heat for Hire’ cars�
through their paces while the drivers of Slowly Sideways�
GB showcased their skills in Porsches, Austin Healeys,�
Opels and Sunbeams.�
Now owned by Live Promotions, Race Retro also featured�
appearances for Paddy Hopkirk, Barry Whizzo Williams,�
Rosemary Smith and Tony Mason on the interview stage�
where the most versatile man in motorsport Steve Parrish�
held court. Steve was joined by motorcycling racers Mick�
Grant and Guy Martin as well as playing quiz master for�
the Question of Motorsport.�
Colin Ward, Managing Director of Live Promotions, said:�
“We couldn’t have asked for a better weekend with the�
weather and the increased visitor numbers. As new�
owners, the most important aspect of the show for us�
was to encourage a younger audience into Race Retro�
and historic motorsport, and it was great to see so many�
families and youngsters at the show over the weekend.”�
And it wasn’t just the box office booming as the H&H�
Classic Auction also proved successful with over £990,000�
worth of sales. A 1954 Arnolt Bristol Bolide was sold for�
£115,500 while a 1972 Ferrari Dino 246 GT was brought�
for £77,000. Although the 24 carat gold painted Aston�
Martin proved too rich for most, a fully inscribed Silver�
cup from the Dutch TT, Assen, awarded to Mike Hale-�
wood for his 1st Place victory in the 350cc Race of 1966�
secured a price of £13,500.�
For the dates for Race Retro 2010 and the latest updates,�
visit www.raceretro.com. Companies interested in exhib-�
iting should contact Rob Tefler or Steve Dallimore on�
01775 768661 or email [email protected] or�
For further information, images or media enquir-�
ies, please contact:�
Andrea Seed, PR Director, Poppyseed Media Ltd�
Tel: +44 (0)121 224 7455, Mobile: +44(0)7812 010 765�
Email:�[email protected]�
SUNSHINE AND RACING STARS BRING MOTORSPORT ENTHUSI-�ASTS OUT IN FORCE AT RACE RETRO�
Item #� Item description� OK/�NG�
Ck. each�drive�
Notes�
1� Check battery fluid level.�
2� Charge battery. �
3� Check oil, coolant and carburetor dashpot levels and�add as required.�
x�
4� Check all hoses and clamps. Give each clamp a�quarter turn 'tweak'. �
5� Check water pump/generator drive belt tension. � x�
6� Turn heater petcock on and off and check for leaks. �
7� Check ignition points for corrosion and proper gap. �
8� Check brake and clutch fluid levels. � x�
9� Stroke brake and clutch pedals several times before�leaving safety of home. �
10� Start engine and let it run for at least five minutes�with hood open. Watch temperature gauge to be�sure t-stat opens and coolant is circulating. Once�engine is at operating temperature, perform visual�check for any leaks.�
11� Check and set tire psi. Initial pressures can be set�high to assist in tires rounding themselves out. Re-�member to set psi to correct value. �
x�
12� Check all lights for proper operation.�
13� Road test on a short loop near home approximately 5�miles.�
14� Grease all lubrication points on suspension and chas-�sis.�
15� Return and recheck for leaks or any other abnormal�condition.�
x�
16� Drive to gas station and fill up with fresh high test�(only!!).�
Start-Up Checklist�Published this last year but it seemed fitting to publish again�
April 14, 2009�
NEW JERSEY TRIUMPH ASSOCIATION�2009� Event Schedule�
March�March 2�4� Monthly Meeting�-� Chimney Rock Inn, Gillette, NJ, 7:30 PM. Flea�
Market, bring your Triumph “stuff” to sell or trade.�
April�April�1�8� Open Garage Day�-�The NJTA Open Garage Day this year will be held on�
Saturday, April 18th from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM�courtesy of�George Hughes,�owner�of Don's Jaguar Service located at 22 Junction Road�in�Flemington NJ. George will give us access to his lifts to allow full�inspections of our cars from the bottom up. It's a good time to�change the oil, lubricate and to give the cars a good once over b�efore�the driving season begins.�All parts, oil, etc. should be�provided by�the�car owners unless prior agreement is reached�with George.�Check his�website at�www.jaguarsvc.com�
April 26� Drive & Dine�–� NJTA 30�th� Anniversary� Celebration Brunch�–�Rooney’s�Ocean Crab House�, 100 Ocean Ave. North, Long Branch. Visit�www.rooneysocean.com� for directions. Cost $20 per person by 04/12/09,�S�end� check made out to� Neil Gyuris, 91 Bucknell Ave., Woodbridge, NJ�07095�.�If questions�email� Neil at�[email protected]�
April 28� Monthly Meeting�-� Chimney Rock Inn, Gillette, NJ, 7:30 PM.�
May�
May 2� BritFest�9 am to 3 pm�, Horseshoe Park, Roxbury Recreation & Municipal�Complex, 72 Eyland Ave., Succasunna, NJ�.� For details go�www.mgccmj.org�
May� 26� Monthly Meeting�-� Chimney Rock Inn, Gillette, NJ, 7:30 PM.�
June�June� 13� Touch of England�–� 9am�-�3pm,�The New Jersey Triumph Association is�
hosting its annual�Touch of England� gathering and show of Classic�British automobiles and motorcycles on the grounds of the Her�m�itage�National Historic Landmark in Ho�-�Ho�-�K�us New�J�ersey on Saturday June�13, 2009 beginning at 9:00 AM�.�Go to�www.njtriumphs.org� for registration�form and further details.�For show i�nfo:�call�908�-�832�-�5082 or email at:�[email protected]�Venue address:�335 North Franklin�Turnpike,�Ho�-�Ho�-�Kus, NJ�07423�-�1035� Go to�www.thehermitage.org� for�directions.�
June 6� Cars o�f England Show�-� All British Marque Judged Motocar and�Motorcycle Concours�and� A Nationally Sanctioned Jaguar Concours�d'Elegance. Sponsored by DVT and the Delaware Valley Jaguar Club.�Held at the Oakbourne Mansion, near West Chester, PA. Rain Date June�7, 2009.� More info at�www.delvaltrs.org�
June 6� Bonnie Br�ae� Scottish Games�–� 10am�-�4pm. Contact Al Rosenberg for�info about participating�[email protected]� . A great event for the whole�family�.�
June 7� Red Mill British Car Day�–� 10 am�-�3 pm at the Red Mill Museum, Clinton,�NJ. For info:�[email protected]� or phone/fax 908�-�713�-�6251�.�Participation limited to 100 cars.�
June 14� British Motorcar Gathering�–� 9am�-�3pm�Hellertown, PA�go to�www.keystonemg.com� for more info�.�
June 17� 35th Triumph Register Of America�National Meet�–�June� 17�-�20,�Charles Town, WV. Concours d'Elegance, Auction, Auto�jumble, driving�events (Summit�Point�Race Track), work shop�s� and Banquet�. More info at�www.triumphregister.com�
June� 23� Monthly Meeting�-� Chimney Rock Inn, Gillette, NJ, 7:30 PM.�
July�July� ??� Somerville Cruise Night�, 5:30 PM. Contact Vince Maggio,�
[email protected]�July� 28� Monthly Meeting�-� Chimney Rock Inn, Gillette, NJ, 7:30 PM.�July 18� Picnic/Car�-�B�-�Que�–� Details to be announced, coordinated by John�
Bullock,�[email protected]�
August�August ??� NJ� Winery Tour�–�Tour� western NJ stopping at 4 wineries along the way.�
Details being developed, Jim Medley coordinating.�August 25� Monthly Meeting�-� Chimney Rock Inn, Gillette, NJ, 7:30 PM.�
September�Sept� 12� Moss Motors FallFest�.�Duke Island Park, Bridgewater Twp.�
www.somersetcounty�park�s.org/activities/�park�s/�dukeIsland�Pk.htm�Contact�Allen Rosenberg at�[email protected]�for more info.�
Sept� 13� Warren Car Show, Antique, Classic & Race Cars�–� 10:00�AM�-�4:00�PM�Warren�Township Municipal Grounds, 46 Mountain Blvd., Warren, NJ.�Contact Allen Rosenberg at�[email protected]� or 908 574�-�7511.�
Sept� 22� Monthly Meeting�-� Chimney Rock Inn, Gillette, NJ, 7:30 PM.�Sept 30�-� VTR National Triu�m�phest�Sept 30�-� Oct 4�San Luis Obispo, CA. Details�
at�http://web.mac.com/sctoa/triumphest/Welcome.html�
October�October ??� Fall Foliage Tour�–� coordinator needed.�
October� 27� Monthly Meeting�-� Chimney Rock Inn, Gillette, NJ, 7:30 PM.�
November�Nov� 24� Monthly Meeting�-� Chimney Rock Inn, Gillette, NJ, 7:30 PM.�
December�No Monthly Meeting�
NEW JERSEY TRIUMPH ASSOCIATION 2009 Event Schedule (cont.)�
Classifieds:�
I have a 1966 TR4A IRS that I need to sell. British Racing Green with Saddle interior. Tires and�brakes have 5000 miles on them. Carbs rebuilt in Feb. 08. New stainless exhaust. Bill Dewar has�done work on it in the past. Asking $5000.00. Available to be seen at any time. Call 862-219-8848.�Neil�
1979 Fiat Spider and a 1981 Fiat Spider. One car is fuel injected. Both cars have some rust, but have�soft and hard tops. One car has a roll bar and custom wheels. These cars need a new home. Asking�$1500 for the pair or will sell separately. Call Allen @ 908-755-3794 or e-mail @�[email protected]�
67 GT6 for sale. The car needs some restoration but runs OK. Call him at 973-226-4566 at home or�201-670-3477 at his office. He is looking for a reasonable offer. The car is in Essex Fells.�
Storage space available for two cars in my barn. Very private and secure setting in rural Ringoes,�NJ. $30 per car per month for NJTA members, $40 for non-members. Dirt floor, no electricity, no�heat, just shelter from the weather.�Call Thom Pooley at 908-788-5197 or email [email protected]�
Large assortment parts from an abandoned restoration of a 1953 MGTD.�Located in Schnectady, NY. e-mail for pictures and info. Ronald Weinger�[email protected]�Several wall mount parts storage bins. e-mail for pictures, Ronald Weinger�[email protected]�For Sale: 16"x20" PIG mats, absorb 32oz of anything your car can dump on the floor, $7/10; 42" PIG�socks, absorb 1/2 gallon of liquid, $1.50 ea Ronald Weinger�[email protected]�
FOR SALE TR6 Hardtop, brand new I have an NOS factory TR6 steel hardtop for sale. I believe it�was sourced from the Roadster Factory several years ago when they still had them, and has NEVER�been assembled, painted or installed, I have most of the components like the rear and side glass,�seals and even the headliner kit. I need to gather everything up together to confirm, but I may be�missing one or two of the side trim pieces. It is currently in red primer, as supplied, and ready for your�TR6.$1500. FIRM�Pick-up in Maple Shade, NJ I will not ship sorry.Pete856-667-6657 weekdays�
For sale: 1974 TR6. Pimento Red w/ black interior. Substantial cosmetic and mechanical freshening.�New fenders, floors, paint, interior, dash, etc. All mechanical items addressed as well (engine,�brakes, suspension, exhaust, etc.). A very sharp and complete turn-key car in need of nothing.�$17,500 obo. 908-313-4482. Bill�
For sale: 1963 TR3A. Brand new Old English White paint, tan interior/carpet with new chrome and�badging throughout. Refinished wire wheels. TR4A engine and gearbox (making this car essentially a�TR3B). A very nice car overall. Needs nothing. $17,500 obo. 908-313-4482. Bill�
For sale: TR7 Spider ed. [black with red trim, some TR8 features such as larger rear breaks, raised�hood etc.], 1980, made in Triumph plant,condition 3, great driver, 20 footer, 80k mi., largely original�[has Koni shocks, new rebuilt transmition, maintained by professional Triumph specialists. Beautiful�car. Best Spider around. $ 5800. Sam Mastriano, Haddonfield NJ, 856 427-0244�
