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Volume 24, Number 3
March 2007
It Was Fun
While it Lasted!
In This Issue
Contact List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
The Oily Spot . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Letters to the Editor . . . . . . . . . . 4
New & Renewed Members . . . . . . 8
Allen's Alley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Hey You South Bay Guys! . . . . . 10
Drips & Sparks . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Perils of Paulette . . . . . . . . . . . .
Upcoming Events . . . . . . . . . . .
Valentine Day Brunch . . . . . . . .
CCBCC Wine Tour (Wes) . . . . . .
CCBCC Wine Tour (Paulette) . . .
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26
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Deep Thoughts . . . . . . . . . . . . .
New Mercedes SCL600 . . . . . . .
Classifieds . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SCTOA Regalia . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Just Pencils . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Membership Form . . . . . . . . . .
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2006 SCTOA BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Allen Cox, President (’08) . . . . . . . . . . . . acoxelec@sbcglobal.net . . . . . . . . . 323-753-5061
Jim Funkhouser, Vice President (’08) . . . JimSpit@Charter.net�� 818-249-2407
Dick Hansen, Secretary (’09) . . . . . . . . . . dandjhansen@verizon.net . . . . . . . . 562-430-0130
Jim Kellar, Treasurer (’09) . . . . . . . . . . . . jkellar@executivecarleasing.com. . . 310-306-1149
Paulette Caudill, Membership (’07) . . . . . paulettecaudill@msn.com �� 310-322-2546
Wes Lowery, Events & Regalia (’07) . . . . . wesngerty@aol.com . . . . . . . . . . . . 562-699-6528
Jerie Keller, Raffle (’08) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . slipryelm@sbcglobal.net . . . . . . . . . 714-826-7724
Steve McElliott (’07) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . cherylmcelliott@hotmail.com . . . . . 310-306-7533
Randall Young (’09) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ryoung@navcomtech.com . . . . . . . . 562-477-0311
VOLUNTEER OFFICERS
Brian Kemp, Web Master . . . . . . . . . . . . . sctoawebguy@sctoa.org . . . . . . . . .
Jim Funkhouser, Newsletter Editor . . . . . . JimSpit@Charter.net . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jim Funkhouser, Advertising . . . . . . . . . . . JimSpit@Charter.net . . . . . . . . . . . .
Paulette Caudill, Membership . . . . . . . . . . paulettecaudill@msn.com . . . . . . . .
Bill Burroughs, West Region VTR Chap Rep . . trbilbo@aol.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
310-542-5447
818-249-2407
818-249-2407
310-322-2546
310-641-9204
TECHNICAL ADVISORS
Restoration, Race, Repair, Parts
Randall Young, TR2/3 and electrical . . . . ryoung@navcomtech.com . . . . . . . . 562-477-0311
Steve Dever, TR7/8 and others . . . . . . . . . �� 310-539-2851
Bill Burroughs, TR 250/6 and others . . . . trbilbo@aol.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 310-641-9204
Paul Smock, TR4/4A/Herald and others . . smockracer@aol.com . . . . . . . . . . . 562-431-8141
Greg Cole, Spitfire and others�� 909-628-8169
REGIONAL BREAKFAST GROUP CONTACTS
Paulette Caudill, Coordinator–All Areas . . . . . paulettecaudill@msn.com . . . . . . . .
Dale Becker, Orange County . . . . . . . . . . . dbquality2@msn.com . . . . . . . . . . .
Steve McElliott, West L.A. . . . . . . . . . . . . . cherylmcelliott@hotmail.com . . . . .
Bob Muzio, Burb. Glend. Pas. SFV . . . . . . tr_jag@yahoo.com . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Jan Dawson, Riverside Area. . . . . . . . . . . . akatr5@aol.com . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
310-322-2546
714-549-3153
310-306-7533
818-703-1846
951-735-1626
The TRIUMPH STANDARD is the monthly publication of the
Southern California Triumph Owners Association (SCTOA), Inc.
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the largest official chapter of the Vintage Triumph Register (VTR) in the United States.
www.sctoa.org
by Jim Funkhouser
The good news...
I recently took my
GT6 on a 1000
mile road trip to
San Francisco to
attend a MacWorld
Expo, and then
further north to
visit my friend
Gary to sample
the wines of the
Sonoma Valley.
The car ran fine
(although the
transmission was
making a lot of
noise). It was great
fun blasting up
the Coast Highway through San Simeon,
Big Sur, Carmel & Monterey. Inevitably, I
would find myself behind a blue-hair, who
was puttering along enjoying the scenery.
When they saw me in their rear view
mirror, they would look for the first place
to pull over and wave me by.
The bad news... A few days after I
returned home, I took the GT back to the
shop to have the paint wet sanded and
polished. I told them that there was no
rush, so they kept it for over a week. It
was raining when I picked up the car, so
I didn't do a close inspection of the paint.
As I was driving home, it seemed to me
that the transmission was howling louder
than normal. I reasoned that maybe it's
because I hadn't driven it for awhile, and
I'd forgotten how loud it was. As I was
pulling up to an intersection, I down-shifted
to 3rd gear. Strange, 3rd gear was there a
minute ago. Well, let's try 2nd... GRIND!
Eew, that was an ugly sound! I rolled to
a stop. Then I put the car in 1st gear and
lifted the clutch. Ahh, that's better, nice and
smooth. Now let's try 2nd... GRIND!! How
about 3rd? It took a bit of pushing (and a
few well placed expletives) but the shifter
finally fell into place. I managed to limp
the car home, parked it in the garage and
turned out the lights.
The next morning, I went into the garage
to inspect the finish on the paint. Most
of the finish was nice and shiny, and the
color mismatch on the bonnet was fixed.
But what's this? There are several places
that look like someone took one of those
green kitchen scrubbing pads and scuffed
up the paint. I thought it might be a film
left by the polishing compound, but sadly,
that wasn't the case. I called the paint
shop to let him know that the job was still
unsatisfactory. He apologized and wanted
me to bring the car back in. So, I told
him my sad tale about the transmission.
Then he offered to bring the equipment
he'll need to my garage next Saturday,
and stay until I'm happy. I couldn't argue
with that.
But, in the meantime, I'm looking at a
transmission rebuild. That's certainly
an expense that I wasn't planning on. I
wonder if I will ever get this car finished.
Southern California Triumph Owners Association
I Saw this and thought of you... Jeff Yeary
just a nightmare to live through. The living spaces are decorated now and back in
order and I have started the great Garage clean out of 2007. Lot (but not enough)
throwing away. New shelves and a reworked bench is next. Right now I don't
remember where I put anything! It is kind of funny when you live with a mess and
everything is in "piles", you know that the drill is in one pile and the clamps and the
saw are in the other. I can't seem to ever find my voltmeter! Everything is neat now,
but I can't find it! It will be great when I can put my mitts on stuff again. When I
am done my wife's car and the Triumph will park on one side front to back and the
other side will be "Shop"
Hope to see you all soon at Patys!
Jeff Yeary
SCTOA's new Web Site!
Jim - I just had a chance to look at all the pages of your new club website.
I am really impressed! I'd like to offer my personal thanks for the all the effort
you put forward in the club's behalf. Also, I like the idea of putting past issues
of the newsletter on line (and being in color adds class). It is surely a way for
a casual browser to get a flavor of what the club is up to. Would it make any
sense to mention the news letters on the into page of the website?
Dick Hansen
Hi Jeff.
Hi Dick.
As you well know, I'm always looking for newsletter fodder.
You're right, this cartoon does look like a Spitfire! So, how's
things with you? Are your cars still running? Keep in touch.
– Jim
Glad you like the web site. Apple, Inc. software has made it really
easy to make web sites without having to know anything about
making web sites. There's no code to learn or file preparation.
Just copy & paste, drag & drop. Viola! Instant web pages.
Jim – My cars are running just fine. The Mini has a new engine but I don't have any
time to work out the rest of the bugs. I bought a 115hp 1380cc engine and it goes
from zero to too fast in about 6 seconds. Imagine a go kart with an over powered
four cylinder. The tires were worn out in no time. It still needs lots of work - interior
mostly, and paint. The worst thing is that my son decided it needed to have body
work so he spun-out one rainy night and used a pole like the cable on a carrier
deck. The Mini's left butt cheek has a big dent where the tail light used to be. The
TR4 is running fine, no problems there. We just completed a major house remodel
- new master bath, new laundry, redone family room, new flooring every where and
... drumroll ... 140 sq ft more for My Garage. Everything came out real nice, it's
I had never seen
one before and
thought the club
members might find
it interesting. And yes,
it's full of aftershave.
Smells like a TR3
Hi Jim, and all the club members,
First of all, Jim, let me congratulate you on the great looking new web site.
It really is impressive.
I thought I would give you a little update from Texas. Contrary to popular
myth, Texas is not the wild west open frontier where cowboys carrying
concealed weapons shoot it out over disagreements at four way stops.
Houston, at least, is a civilized upscale city with many charming areas, lots of
open space and gracious, hospitable citizens. We've been made to feel very
welcome here. We're enjoying settling into our new home and spending time
with our family and grandson. And we just learned another one is on the way
in August! Looks like we're really tied to Houston now.
My Spitfire has been quite sick this winter and is just now feeling better.
Somewhere along the way a lot of water got into the gas! I don't know if I
picked up a bad load of gas or if it just sat out in too many Texas downpours
before we had a garage to put it in. It was covered but the rains were pretty
fierce. At any rate, before knowing the real problem, I changed plugs, points,
rotor, condenser, spark plugs, etc but to no avail. (I'm sure it didn't hurt to
change everything anyway.) Then I turned to the local Triumph club, Texas
Triumph Register, for help and found it in the person of a very knowledgeable
member, Russ Seto, who diligently analysized the problem and discovered the
water lots and lots of it. If cars could run on water I would have been fine.
Well, Russ disassembled and cleaned the carbs, blew out the fuel lines and
we even drained, removed and dried out the gas tank. All of this work, along
with replacing fuel filters, solved the problem and it fired up and ran just like
the old days. What a great resource a local Triumph club is!
I'm enclosing a picture of a very unique Christmas gift my wife gave me. We
first saw this at the Triumph club Christmas gift exchange and then she found
it on E-Bay and bought one for me.
It is an Avon after shave bottle from 1956 in the shape of a TR3. On the
box is a brief description of the TR3 history concluding with inspired by the
engineering savvy that made the TR3 such a huge success. An Avon designer
created this unique decanter.
Well, I continue to
enjoy the newsletter
and go on many drives
with all of you in my
mind. Now that my
car is running again I
look forward to doing
the same with the
Houston club. They keep saying I don't need a TR to go on their drives but I
haven't found a pickup truck yet with a gun rack in the back! (Just kidding)
Rick Trenholme
Badges... We all need some stinking badges...
If you would like to wear an official SCTOA name badge, simply send a
check or money order for $5.00 made out to:
SCTOA, PO Box 83820, Los Angeles, CA 90083.
You can pick up your badge at the next club meeting, or add $5 if you want
it mailed to your home.
Please indicate name and car type or what you want printed on your badge.
Your name badge will tell the world who you are, and will also give you an
extra raffle ticket at our club meetings!
SCTOA
welcomes
our new
members who
keep us strong!
New members show up at Maggies Pub on Feb. 6, 2007
Joe Salbego
Alec & Itana Milstein
We appreciate our members
continued support:
Alfredo Aviles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1971 TR6
Alton Bryant . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1976 TR6 & More
Thom & Marian Butler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1959 TR3A & 1968 TR250
Alan & Noelle Kawaoka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1973 TR6
John & Lori Kenny . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Vic & Lisa Klashorst . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1964 Herald & More
Bill & Liz Nelson . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1963 Spit
Dennis & Pat Reidy . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1981 TR8
Gary & Susan Tanaka . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1976 TR6
Martin Wass & Santiago Moreno . . . . . . . . . . . 1978 TR7, 1980 TR8 & More
As my wheel rolls... I went to the CCBCC wine tour last month in Pismo
Beach, and had a great time, until on the way home, a crane fell on the 405
101 interchange and closed the north 405 for 4 to 5 hours. I was trapped on
the up-hill side of Sepulveda pass, and could not exit the fwy. My TR6 caught
hell. Corine, Alena, and friend along with our new puppy. Other So-Cal folks
were present at the wine tour as well. Paulette, Bob Muzio, The Jaspers,
Lamberts and others. We stopped in Solvang for breakfast, and ran into Alan
Frisbie. He and others were walking through the village and spotted my car.
My daughter thinks my car is my middle aged attention whore, to some extent
she is right.
The fellows (Al, Tyler, Eddy) and I took a day trip recently stopped at Dave
and Sue Wellwoods shop in Ventura, then on to Moss Motors, were we
stumbled onto Peter for an afternoon of TR shopping. We did lunch then
came home.
Kudo's to Dick and Johanne Hansen for hosting the
Valentines Day brunch. It was attented. The highlight
of my afternoon was seeing my old colligate track
coach from Long Beach State that is now mens and
womens director of track and field at U.S.C.
As this year takes off with all of the events planned,
does anyone consider a buget between car expense
and event expense? At the end of the year a car
hobby becomes pricey. I find myself working harder
to support my madness. My car is back in the shop.
I go to most events so I can have something to write
about, it's stressful enjoyment.
Jim is doing a great job of keeping information rolling on the web to keeep
you in touch. See you all down the road. – Allen Cox
Hey You South Bay Guys!
Here is an event for you and in your own backyard.
Some of you may be aware of it; but for those of you
who are not, check this out.
There is a car group that meets every Saturday
morning in Torrance at the corner of 190th Street
and Anza Avenue. There is a Starbucks there and the
group known as the "Caffeine Cruisers." It begins at
about 7:AM and lasts until about 9:00 AM the cars
range from hot rods to classics to a growing handful
of British Sports Cars. It is an informal group with no
dues or membership involved. It is worth checking
out. They do have a website with pics of the regulars.
http://www.caffeinecruisers.com/coolcargallery/
caffeinecruisercars.html
I went this last Saturday to check it out and what a
blast!!! I got there are at 6:45 AM in order to be able
to park with the other TRs. A lot of them get there at
6 AM, now is that hard core of
what. I meet a lot of nice people
and even got my picture taken with
my TR4 to put on their website.
Howie Margolies and his lovely
wife, Colette, introduced to me all
the people and showed me around.
They are there most every Saturday
with his newly painted, black TR3
or TR6. Paul Willoughby was there
too. He is a regular at this event
with his blue TR3. I have included
some pictures that Howie took of
the cars and us.
I like that it is informal because my
car was not show quality clean, just
drivable clean. They said you have
to pop the hood so everyone can
see what you got. Ouch, my engine
is kind of dirty – hey I drive the car
every day. But they didn’t care and I’m learning to lighten up.
Also speaking of the South Bay, we are working on forming a new Breakfast Group to be meeting
in Torrance sometime soon. Stay tuned to further announcements about where and when.
Paulette Caudill
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Our very own Randall Young is hosting "Drips and Sparks." He has owned a succession of TR3s
since 1974, and has driven them daily for roughly 250,000 miles. He has done much of his own
mechanical and electrical work in that time.
Although Randall specializes in TR3s, he is well connected in the Triumph community, so he'll be
able to research the questions he may not know the answer to off-hand.
If you have any questions or problems, just send an e-mail to Randall at: helpdesk@sctoa.org
1974 Triumph TR6 Driveability Problem
Between 1200-1400 RPM
We have a 1974 Triumph TR6 that seems
to run poorly at 1200-1400 rpm. It idles
okay and drives okay but right about this
rpm it waivers or flutters a bit. In order
to test or eliminate possible causes,
while the symptom is present, the EGR
has been disconnected and/or blocked
off, the fuel has been restricted, the air
intake has been momentarily restricted,
the timing retard has been eliminated,
etc. all with no effect- either long term
or momentary. It does run a little better
with the timing advanced. We have
checked the engine for vacuum leaks and
find none. If we take the oil cap loose it
will die. All of the items have been put
back to correct operation once we have
ascertained that they don’t influence the
symptom. If the rpm is raised a bit or
lowered a bit the problem leaves for a
moment at the problem rpm range and
then returns. We believe we have set the
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carburetors up properly. Plugs, wires,
timing, valves, etc. all seem to be okay.
The vehicle is equipped with electronic
ignition, rather than points. Would you
possibly have any suggestions? We would
appreciate any advice you may be able
to provide. John Riley is the gentleman
actually working with the car. He is
very familiar with British cars, but we
don’t have a lot of resource information
available to us regarding this particular
model.
We sure appreciate your help
Jeff Haun
Wow, that's a tough one, Jeff. Here are a
few thoughts that might help, not in any
particular order :
1) I would be tempted to convert back
to points, temporarily, just to absolutely
eliminate the electronic ignition as the
source of the problem. I had somewhat
similar problems once, that proved to be
the ignition rotor contacting the pickup
for the electronic ignition. Not that I'm
suggesting that is your problem, just that
odd things can happen with conversions.
2) Along the same lines, make sure
the coil, ballast resistor and ignition all
match each other. A 74 TR6 would have
originally had an external ballast resistor
incorporated in the wiring harness,
and a coil that requires an external
ballast. Most electronic conversions
will require that this wire be replaced
or bypassed. Then some ignitions will
require a ballast, and others won't. The
issue is particularly confusing for the
TR6, because earlier cars did not have an
external ballast, and used a coil with an
internal ballast. Using an early coil with
an external ballast can lead to strange
drivability problems (due to lack of
primary current), while using a late coil
without a ballast can cause some ignitions
(and points) to overheat.
3) If it's still there, you might try
disconnecting the white/yellow wire at
the coil. I had a problem on my 71 Stag
once where this wire was broken and
intermittently shorting to ground. It's
only needed for improved starts in cold
weather anyway, the car should start &
run fine without it.
float bowl vents. There is a valve that is
supposed to operate off-idle, that blocks
off the idle vent through the carbon
canister and opens the bowls to the air
cleaner through a hole on the face of the
carbs. If the hole is blocked or the valve
is not operating, you could get problems.
6) Just because you didn't mention it,
try disconnecting and blocking off the
vacuum line to the brake booster.
7) Check the distributor for excess play in
the shaft, and proper advance operation.
The play can be checked by simply
grabbing the shaft and trying to wiggle it
from side to side. The advance operation
can be checked with a timing light ... the
timing mark should move smoothly as the
rpm is slowly increased and decreased.
Sometimes a worn shaft or mechanism
can start to vibrate at certain rpm,
causing erratic timing (even with an
electronic conversion).
8) I assume you've checked the
dashpots for sufficient oil. There is an
O-ring inside that can sometimes break
and allow them to leak.
Just so you will know, it's normal for this
engine to pull a slight vacuum on the
crankcase, and idle rpm to drop sharply
when the oil cap is opened. Basically,
the PCV system has no fresh air intake.
4) Have you checked that the bypass
valves are not opening?
I've attached a few documents that
may be helpful, if only to provide some
background information on the car.
5) Next thing I would look at are the
Randall (See documents on next pages)
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Part 7
Fault Finding- Emission Carburetter
NOTE: Before undertaking extensive carburetter servicing it is recommended that other engine
factors and components such as cylinder compressions, valve clearance, distributor, sparking
plugs, air intake temperature control system, etc., are checked for correctness of operation.
SYMPTOM
CAUSE
1. Poor idle
a. Air leakage on indication
quality
manifold joints
ACTION
Re-make joints as necessary. Check idle carbon
monoxide level with CO meter
b. Throttles not synchronized Re-balance carburetters and reset linkage
c. Air valve or valves sticking Clean air valve rods and guides and reassemble.
Check piston free movement by hand; unit should
in piston guide rods
move freely and return carburetter bridge with an
audible click.
d. Partially or fully obstructed
Check that gasket(s) are not causing obstruction or
float-chamber or diaphragm
piping obstructed
ventilation holes
FRAME 4
Emission Control Engine Details-
e. Incorrect fuel level caused
by maladjusted float
Reset float heights and clean or replace needle
valves worn [sic]
assemblies or worn or dirty
needle valve
TR6
1. Exhaust valves stellite faced to maintain effective valve seating between servicing
intervals.
f. Metering needle incorrectly
Ensure shoulder of needle is flush with face of air
fitted or wrong type of needle
valve and that needle bias is correct
fitted
2. Cylinder head compression 7.75 : 1
3.
Camshaft
Intake valve
Exhaust valve
Opens
18 deg. B.T.D.C.
58 deg. B.B.D.C.
4. Distributor has centrifugal advance and vacuum retard.
g. Diaphragm incorrectly
located or damaged
Closes
58 deg. A.B.D.C.
18 deg. A.T.D.C.
h. Leakage from retard pipe
connections
5. Carburetter: Twin Stromberg 175 CDSE (V). Top adjustment.
i. Temperature compensator
faulty
Details:
(a) Biased type spring-loaded needle (towards air cleaner).
(b) Mixture needle adjustment through top of carburetter (for approved personnel onlynot available to owners).
(c) Temperature compensator for mixture.
(d) Deceleration by-pass valve mounted on carburetter.
(e) Trim screw for very fine mixture adjustment.
(f) Float-chamber vent valve.
6. Spark plugs, Champion N9Y.
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j. After considerable service
leakage may occur at throttle
spindle or secondary throttle
spindles
Check location with air valve cover removed,
piston depression holes should be in line with and
face towards the throttle spindle. Renew
diaphragm with correct type if damage is in
evidence
Re-make connections and re-check ignition settings
With engine and carburetter cold, check that
compensator cone is seated and free to move off
seat. If any doubt exists, replace unit with new
assembly
Replace spindle seals or spindles as required
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The Perils of
Paulette
by Paulette Caudill
Driving by the seat of my pants, third in a series of articles detailing how this Triumph owner
copes or doesn’t cope with our changing technological world.
FRAME 8
The constant depression is also utilized to cleanse the activated canister of petrol vapour via the
purge line which is integrated with the crankcase emission system.
NOTE: The oil filler cap is sealed and the dipstick seal must be in position.
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FRAME 12
Annotations for Frame.
1. Crankcase purge line
2. Canister purge line
3. Canister
4. Vapour feed line
5.
6.
7.
8.
Fuel tank, limited fill
Vapour separator
Sealed fuel filler cap
Anti run-on valve
The fuel tank filler tube extends into the tank, preventing complete filling. There is sufficient
space left in the fuel tank for the fuel to expand in hot weather.
The fuel tank filler cap is sealed.
The piping from the fuel tank incorporates a vapour separator which allows for a fuel 'splash
surge' condition, thus trapping the fuel and allowing a drain-back into the tank and preventing
the charcoal canister becoming saturated. Fuel is discouraged from entering the piping to the
charcoal canister even during pressure filling of the fuel tank, by means of an air restrictor valve
situated near the charcoal canister.
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A
s you know, TR drivers use all their senses when driving our little British cars
(LBC). We don’t need any computer diagnostics! We can smell trouble, like
last month when I took the TR3 in for an oil change, I smelled coolant just
as I drove into Britalia. The fellows caught it just in time, before it became a
problem, a leaky radiator hose in the making. Now I wish I could identify that
new smell coming from the TR4 when I first start it up. The inside of the car has the
smell you smell when you pump up your tires, very strange. And of course we have
finely tuned ears that catch many potential problems before we need a tow truck.
Then there is the sense
of touch. After thirtyfive years of driving my
TR4, I know every smell,
sound and now touch
of the car. I was feeling
a new sensation in the
seat of my pants; a new
vibration (cheap thrills). I was sure Walt was going to laugh at me when I
told him about it; but he didn’t. “I never laugh at a customer,” he said when
I told him not to laugh. I described the feeling and he said, “I know what
that is.” After putting the car on the hoist, he determined that the differential
needed work – nothing serious but I would have to leave it for a couple of
days – this is a summer job. Allen I need a ride.
Yahoo it is March! I never thought I would be happy to see a bill – the AAA
Club bill. I now have my four allotted tows back. It has been white knuckles
since last August when I ran out of tows and was forced to be creative. I can
tell you all my senses have been at a heighten state of alert since that time.
But I can say without hesitation – I LOVE MY CARS!
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Upcoming Events
The SCTOA Board has voted to offer a free one year membership
to anyone hosting a club event or provides a speaker for a club meeting.
Fine print: Only one extension or free membership per year, and all events and speakers must be
approved in advance. Contact Paulette Caudill to start the approval process.
310-322-2546 – paulettecaudill@msn.com.
MONTHLY
SCTOA Club Meeting
The SCTOA meeting will be held on the First Tuesday of Each Month
at Maggie’s Pub @ 7:30 p.m. This date change will continue until further notice.
Contact – Paulette Caudill – 310-322-2546, paulettecaudill@msn.com
San Fernando Valley Breakfast Group 1st & 3rd Saturday of Every Month
SCTOA and TRSC club members meet at 9 am, rain or shine. The meeting place is at
Paty's Restaurant, 10001 Riverside Drive, in the Toluca Lake, North Hollywood area.
Paty's has a full menu, patio seating, and a large, safe parking lot. After breakfast, the
group moves to the parking lot for the traditional tire kicking, bonnet raising,Triumph
tales and frequent “Mini Tech Sessions.”
Directions: From the East; Exit the 134 Freeway at the Hollywood Way exit, turn left on
Alameda Avenue, which merges with Riverside Drive after five blocks, and continue three
blocks to Paty's on the right [North] side.
From the West; Exit the 134 Freeway at Pass Avenue, turn right and drive one block to
Alameda Avenue. Turn right [West] on Alameda which merges with Riverside Drive in
one block. Proceed West three blocks to Paty's on the right [North] side.
Contact – Bob Muzio – 818 703 1846, tr_jag@yahoo.com
Orange County Breakfast Group
Second Saturday of Every Month
1) Car Show at -- Ford Design Center (PAG) Premier Auto Group at the intersections of
the I-405 / I-5/SR133 a.k.a. the Irvine Spectrum, 7905 Gateway Blvd. (Alton Parkway &
Irvine Center Dr intersect with Gateway). The rules for the this location are 2,000% easier
than the old Crystal Cove location -- just arrive or leave at any time, but it might be nice to
be there early. $0!
2) 8:15: Drive to Breakfast at Watson's on Chapman Ave just 1/2 block East of the Old
Towne Orange traffic circle. The route from the Car Show in Irvine to Watsons will be all
non-Freeway thru farm country of OC, the hills above Tustin & scenic portions of Orange.
If you drive there directly -- Breakfast will start at 9:00. Park in the lot South of Watson's
or maybe in the font of the 50's Style Soda Shop.
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Upcoming Events
March
Santa Anita Race Day
Saturday, March 11, 2007
Jerie Keller hosts a fun day at the races. Details to follow.
Jerie Keller, 714-826-7724 - slipryelm@sbcglobal.net
VARA Route 66 Classic
Saturday, March 9, 10, 11 2007
VARA Route 66 Classic; CA Speedway www.vararacing.com 800 280 8272
Rites of Spring Drive 4
Saturday, March 24 2007
Bob Muzio 818 703 1846 tr_jag@yahoo.com
VARA: High Dessert Challenge
March 31, April 1, 2007
Willow Springs Raceway www.vararacing.com 800 280 8272
April
Iron Bottom Motor Tour
April 12, 13, 14 2007
No Frills Iron Bottom Motor Tour 1976 or older cars: NFIBMT@aol.com
GREAT LOOKS/GREAT BOOKS TRIUMPH GATHERING
Saturday April 14, 2007 – 8:00AM-2:00PM
San Diego British Car Day
April 15, 2007
12th Annual San Diego Rolling British Car Day: www.sandiegobritishcarday.org
Skirby210@aol.com
Unique Little Car Show
Saturday, April 21, 2007, 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Metropolitan Club of So. California Proudly Presents: 27th Annual Southwest
Unique Little Car Show, Metropolitans, Crowleys, Hondas, Subarus, Classic Minis,
Messerschmitts, Isettas and more! Most British saloons and sportsters originally
under 1500cc are eligible - call for details. Free Admission.
3223 E. Garvey Ave North, West Covina. Just north of the 10 Fwy at Grand Ave.
Show Flyer Link .metro.nash.org/misc/carshow.htm – Email calif_metro@yahoo.com
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April
(continued)
tyler's Wine Tour (New Date)
Saturday, April 28, 2007.
Robert Tyler hosts a back road tour ending up at the wineries in Ojai.
Details to follow. Rober Tyler, 661-298-1405 - rtyler@socal.rr.com
May
VARA: Moss Motors Extravaganza at Buttonwillow
May 5, 6 2007
VARA: Moss Motors “British Extravaganza”;
Buttonwillow Raceway www.vararacing.com 800 280 8272
Mother's day at descanso gardens
Sunday, May 13, 2007
Jim Funkhouser hosts a Mother's Day picnic event at Descanso Gardens, in La
Canada, CA. Jim Funkhouser, 818-249-2407 - JimSpit@Charter.net
Muckenthaler Motor Car Festival
May 19, 20 2007
Muckenthaler Motor Car Festival; Concours d’Elegance: 714 780 8382
www.muckenthaler.org
Ronald Regan Presidential Library Tour
Sunday, May 20, 2007
David Patience hosts leisurely tour of the Ronald Regan Presidential Library in Simi
Valley. David Patience, 818-362-5234 - davidpatience@adelphia.net
British Car Week
May 26 - June 3 2007
26tt Annual British Car Week; Drive your LBC: Scott Helms www.britishcarweek.org
June
2nd Annual Los Angeles Concours d’Elegance
The judged event will showcase 350 extraordinary classic, vintage, antique and
exotic vehicles, including European and American classics and sports cars. More
than 50 specialty and race cars of the past and 31 classes of horseless carriages,
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Upcoming Events
June
(continued)
prewar and postwar classics and exotics will be featured. There will be vendors,
food and beverages.
What: 2nd Annual Los Angeles Concours d’Elegance. All proceeds benefit Assistance
League of Southern California.
Where: Rose Bowl and adjacent Brookside Golf Course in Pasadena—the cars will
be arranged on 25 acres of lush, green lawns.
When: Sunday, June 3, 2007, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Parade of Winners at 2 p.m.
Event Web site: www.laconcours.com: information, tickets, sponsorship and vendor
information, exhibitor application
Admission: General Admission is $25 presale; $30 at gate. VIP tickets cost $75 each
presale. (not available at gate) Free Parking.
Contact: Janet Harrison – 323-469-1973, x 239 – laconcours@assistanceleague.net
Lake Tahoe Open Roads British Car Show
June 8 - 10, 2007
Open Roads 2007 welcomes all owners and enthusiasts of British cars of all makes.
It will be held Friday June 8 to Sunday June 10, 2007 at the Horizon Casino and
Resort at Stateline NV on the south shore of Lake Tahoe. The event will start Friday
June 8, 2007 with check-in and evening reception. On Saturday, June 9, there will
be a day of tours and autocrossing, followed by an awards event in the evening. On
Sunday morning June 10 there will be a morning car show and awards ceremony
followed by departure early that afternoon.
A registration fee of $50 covers one car and two adults. Additional adults are $20
each; additional cars $20. There is no charge for children under 15. There is a $30
charge to participate in an unlimited number of autocross runs. Award dinners are priced at $48 each person. Double rooms will be available at the Horizon at a
special rate of $97 per night (single or double); $107 (triple occupancy) and $117
(four). Taxes are not included. Registrants must have a registration number issued
by the Golden Gate Austin Healey Club to obtain this special rate.
Payment is by check only. Send payment and registration form to John Trifari,
1160B La Rochelle Terrace, Sunnyvale CA 94089.
SCTOA Blowout Rally
Allen Cox will lead us to beautiful Cambria, CA to celebrate SCTOA's 24th Birthday.
This event was a smash success last year, and we are all looking forward to the
repeat visit.
Contact: Allen Cox – 323-751-3411 – acoxelec@sbcglobal.net
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JUNE
(continued)
Drive on the Edge
Saturday, June 23 2007
TRSC 9th Annual “Drive on the Edge”
Abel Miramon 626 571 2550 amiramon@sbcglobal.net
Palo Alto Concours d’Elegance
Sunday, June 24 2007
24th Palo Alto Concours d’Elegance www.paconcours.com 650 961 5444
July
Braille Rallye
Saturday, July 14 2007
Contact: Pat West – 714-841-1249 – nseandwest@socal.rr.com
VTR National-Valley Forge, PA
Tuesday, July 17 - 24, 2007
Delaware Valley Triumphs http://www.delvaltrs.org/
CCBCC All British Show
Sunday, July 22 2007
CCBCC All British Show www.ccbcc.org: Channel Islands Harbor Park, Oxnard
Bob Cullum BBQ July 28, 2007
Bob Cullum will open his home to our club members for an old-time back yard
BBQ in Yorba Linda, CA
Contact: Bob Cullum – 714-996-7129 – rdcullum@sbcglobal.net
August
British Columbia-All Triumph Drive In
Friday, August 10 - 12, 2007
Steveston, British Columbia, http://www3.bc.sympatico.ca/bc_triumph_registry/
Larry Spouler spoulers@shaw.ca 604 272 7250 Michael Bayrock bctriumph@gmail.com
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Upcoming Evemts
September
TR SC
VARA: Oktoberfest-Buttonwillow Raceway
Saturday, September 15 - 16 2007
www.vararacing.com 800 280 8272
Morgan & Triumph Club Drive
Saturday, September 29 2007
My annual event shall be called “Voyage to the Center of Nowhere.” The route has
not been used in prior events, to my knowledge. This year’s route is simple and in
the shape of a huge triangle; it will cover a lot of miles but with only two stop signs
and one stop light on open, uncrowded canyon and foothill roads.
Gregory T. Rickard, 310.640.0248 – gregory_rickard@prodigy.net
October
San Diego British Car Day
Sunday, October 7 2007
28th Annual San Diego British Car Day: 760-746-1458– sandiegobritishcarday.org/
TRIUMPHEST, Laughlin, NV
October 11 - 14, 2007
Desert Center Triumph http://www.dctra.org/
Wayne Treloar, chair 480 986 1268 treloar99@cox.net
John & Kathy Nuss, registrar 480 983 3945 jknuss@juno.com
VARA: Las Vegas Speedway
Saturday, October 13 2007
www.vararacing.com 800 280 8272
Bookmark our new web site:
http://web.mac.com/sctoa
Click on the Calendar of Events
icon to see the current updates.
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in cooperation with Autobooks-Aerobooks
is pleased to present the second annual
“GREAT LOOKS/GREAT BOOKS”
T R IU M P H G ATH E R IN G
Saturday April 14, 2007
8:00AM-2:00PM
@ Autobooks/Aerobooks (3524 W Magnolia, Burbank)
T
he 2007 driving season is almost upon us so, dust
of the knock-offs and join us once again for
another great gathering of Triumph automobiles of
all years and models in beautiful downtown Burbank. The
second annual “Great Looks/Great Books Triumph
Gathering” promises to be even more exciting than last year’s event. In addition to all
the wonderful cars on display, this event will feature special guests, refreshments,
awards and a raffle.
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RS V P
ou’ll be able to discuss the technical aspects of Triumph automobiles with
knowledgeable enthusiasts and meet with companies offering products and
services for the sports car hobby. The event will be of great interest to Triumph
owners (past, present, and future) or to anyone who just loves cars.
he event will be held at the legendary Autobooks-Aerobooks bookshop located
at 3524 West Magnolia Boulevard, Burbank, California 91505 (one block East
of Hollywood Way) (818) 845-0707 www.autobooksaerobooks.com
Reserved parking is limited, so those who wish to display
their cars are urged to RSVP to Rick Perrotta at
rick@royerlabs.com or (818) 847-0121 or (818) 7603856 and arrive early.
Vendors should contact Rick Perrotta (info above) regarding space availability.
For anyone in need of a lunch fix there’s the famous Porto’s Bakery & Luncheon Café, a Quizno’s Sub
shop, coffee bar and other quaint eateries conveniently located within walking distance of the event.
A TRULY SPLENDID TIME IS GUARANTEED FOR ALL!
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Jim & Bev Ziese, Married 47 Years
SCTOA
Valentine Day
Brunch
(Almost as long as Jim has owned his TR3)
Corinne, Alana & Allen Cox
Gerty & Wes Lowery
Jerie & Bob Keller
Vic & Lisa Klashorst
Mai & Randall Young
Patricia & Alton Bryant
Jim & Cindy Funkhouser
Sunday, February 11, 2007 at
Khoury’s Restaurant, Long Beach
K
houry’s serves an exceptional
Champagne Brunch every Sunday,
but this one was special, because 19 club
members and spouses gathered to share a
day of love and camaraderie.
The buffet was delicious, and the clear
ocean views were beautiful.
Thanks to Johanne & Dick Hansen for
setting up this years love-in.
Dick & Johanne Hansen
Our Hosts
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CCBCC Wine Tour
T
February 3–4, 2007
By Wes Lowery
o those who missed the CCBCC Wine Tour this year, there's still some
good news. They are going to do it again next year.
Don Green and Susan Escalante hosted the event with a few new ideas
this year. Four routes were provided to about 80 or so drivers and
guests and included one to four wineries with other places of interest.
A picnic spot was in the middle somewhere and most had lunch in the open
with near perfect weather.
Our tour included an olive oil processing plant with a tour of the process
equipment and a bread and oil tasting afterwards served in the style if italian
restaurants. We also visited an Avocado store and picked up some nice items
with avocados being sold at bargain prices after the freeze. Of course seeing
the damage that the freezing weather did was an eye opener and brought a
little harsh reality to bear.
Afterwards there was still time for antique shopping in Cayucos by the Bay. a
little rest, then came the Social Hour with everyone bringing snacks and wine.
The room was cozy with a nice fire and a lot of fun was had claiming prizes
from the raffle and discussing the day's events.
To see lots more photos, go to http://www.centralcoastbritishcarclub.com
and click on "Photos" button.
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they would be an hour late (1:30). No problem, I called Allen and Bob and
told them to go on we would meet them in Pismo around 5:30.
CCBCC
Wine Tour
By Paulette Caudill
Everything is going to be OK. Not so, Allen called me at 1:15 in a frenzy. "I'm
on the 405 and it is a parking lot. A crane has fallen across the freeway and it
is stopped dead and I'm overheating. DO NOT, I repeat DO NOT take the 405."
"Wow, Allen, I hope you make it", I told him. He can you tell you that story.
Well you don't have to tell me twice, we went the coast route. I hate to say it,
but it was a beautiful drive. We arrived in Pismo at about 5 and started the
party with dinner at Steamers.
The Saturday wine tour was great. There were four tours to pick from. Two
of the tours had four wineries, all new, never been to before wineries and
the two tours had two wineries. Each tour was unique, one had a tour of a
winery, one tour had a tasting at an olive oil producer, and some went to an
avocado grove. All the tours had a drive and you could even tailor that to
your liking. The tours were of varying lengths from 50 miles to 125 miles.
I was riding with Bob Muzio and we went for the gusto, four wineries and
125 miles. It was so much fun riding in his beautiful Jaguar XKE. The weather
was perfect and the drive was gorgeous! That Saturday night, we had the
traditional pot luck dinner back at the motel, complete with raffle where near
everyone walked away with a prize, even me.
This is a picture of Myself and Bob Muzio, Allen and Corrine Cox, Greg and Shirley Rickard eating
lunch at one of the wineries.
T
I hear they are going to offer these same tours next year. I'm going on the
olive oil one. That sounded real different and people enjoyed it. Wes and
Gerty Lowery went this year, their first and had a great time. Hope to see you
there next year. – Paulette
his year's Wine Tour, sponsored by the Central Coast British Car Club
(CCBCC), was an exceptional event. The new event organizers Don
Green and Team went over the top in planning this event. There was
something for everyone.
We did our usual meet at Randy's Donut on Friday around 12:30. Well, we
started to do our usual, but the planets were simply lined up wrong, real
wrong. I tore a calf muscle the week before and decided to ride with my
friends Greg and Shirley Rickard. We were to meet up with Allen and Corrine
Cox at Randy's and then rendezvous with Bob Muzio in the Valley. At 12:15 I
got word from Greg that his daughter had experienced a fender bender and
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Deep Thoughts
for Those Who Take Life
Way Too Seriously
The New Mercedes Benz SCL600
It's a very nice car, but you'd need a 12 year old to drive it for you – and
a very patent parent to explain the directions well in advance so as not to
befuddle the young sole, who holds your very expensive new car in his grasp!
Submitted by Paulette Caudill
1. Save the whales. Collect the whole set.
2. A day without sunshine is like... Night.
3. On the other hand, you have different fingers.
4. Remember, half the people you know are below average.
5. He who laughs last thinks slowest.
6. Depression is merely anger without enthusiasm.
7. Support bacteria. They're the only culture some people have.
8. A clear conscience is usually the sign of a bad memory.
9. How many of you believe in psycho kinesis?... Raise my hand.
10.OK... so what's the speed of dark?
11.When everything is coming your way, you're in the wrong lane.
12.Everyone has a photographic memory. Some just don't have film.
13.How much deeper would the ocean be without sponges.
That's not what is different about it...
Here is what is different...
There's no steering wheel!
You drive it with a joystick.
No pedals either.
14.What happens if you get scared half to death twice?
15.I couldn't repair your brakes, so I made your horn louder.
16.Why do psychics have to ask you for your name?
Can you drive with a
joystick? Your kids and
grandkids probably can.
17. Inside every older person is a younger person wondering what happened.
18.Just remember... if the world didn't suck, we would all fall off.
The influence of video
games in our lives
has really arrived,
wouldn't ya say?
19.Light travels faster than sound. That is why some people appear bright
until you hear them speak.
20.Life isn't like a box of chocolates... it's more like a jar of jalapeno's.
What you do today, might burn your butt tomorrow.
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Our classified section is available to anyone (members and non-members) who has
a Triumph car or parts for sale. We will also list TR cars or parts wanted. There is no
charge for this service.
The best way to offer your car or parts for sale is to send the information to our
newsletter editor JimSpit@Charter.net and your information will be printed here. It is helpful to send a photograph of your items for sale. Your classified ad will also
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TR6 Parts for Sale: I have sold my TR-6 and have many spare parts available,
mostly used, some new. The following is a fairly complete list: Intake Manifold,
2- Zenith Stromberg Carburetors, Radiator, Wheel trim ring (1), 2 - lever shocks,
Complete rear bumper, LR fender, RR fender, L door, R door, Windshield, frame and
seals, Rear trunk lid, Exhaust manifold, Front cross brace, Differential, complete,
Driveshaft, Speedo cable (new), L & R front A-arms and spindles, Rear half-shaft,
Wood veneer dashboard panel. I also have quite a few miscellaneous small parts
- mostly new - which I will include with any related part purchased. Prices are
reasonable. I need to make room for spares for my racing Spitfire. Vincent De
Palma (951) 672-7210, vinnyde@verizon.net – (Jan 06)
Fore Sale: a GT6 weber manifold $200 obo. I also need ONE 87mm piston and
liner for a TR3 motor. Any help you or your contacts can give would be greatly
appreciated.
Contact – tivmac@hotmail.com or leave a message at 626-359-4493. – (Jan 07)
For Sale: 1979 Spitfire. Pagent Blue.
Factory hard top. Luggage rack.
Rebuilt gear box. Great interior. A very
well kept automobile. $6,000 OBO.
Long Beach area. Contact Lou Mirabile
(562) 596-2062 – (Mar 07)
For Sale: 1971 Stag w/corvette
motor. One owner 30 yrs, rust-free,
local California car, DMV certified
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fuel injected, automatic, power
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Parts for Sale:
TR2–TR3B Parts: New wood steering wheel, 15 inch, Moss# 489-060 $95 – Four
side curtain brackets. $10 – Axle shaft. Moss# 851-140 $30 – Roll bar $95 – Metal
radiator fan assembly. $20 – Door hinges for right door $30 – Oil cooler radiator.
$20 – One set of Calif. license plates, yellow with black letters. $40 – New tonneau
cover and fittings. $120 – Hand crank. $10 – Original jack with cast hook. $20
– Original lug nut wrench with swivel handle. $20 – Water pump housing, $10
TR4A–TR250 Parts: Grill guard. Mounts to frame. $50 – Tach and Speedometer.
Shop tested. $35 each. – Set of gauges. $40 – Contact: Ralph Kuzmic jandrkuzmic@
ca.rr.com 818-353-7949 – (Feb 07)
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SCTOA REGALIA
Makes the PERFECT Holiday Gift
for that hard to buy for SCTOA member.
Our own Wes Lowery has set up a deal with CafePress to offer
regalia to our members via the internet. This is a wonderful solution
to our regaila needs. Many items, sizes and colors are now available
with our SCTOA logo printed on it, including shirts, hats, clocks, mouse
pads, aprons, stickers and tote bags. Wes says that more items will be
made available as time progresses, so check back often.
http://www.cafepress.com/sctoa
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Just Pencils
Submitted by Doug Mann
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TRIUMPH OWNERS ASSOCIATION
P.O. Box 83820, Los Angeles, CA 90083
SCTOA is the nation’s largest VTR chapter with over 200 members and
over 300 Triumph cars. SCTOA would like to count you in on the fun.
Make your check payable to: SCTOA, P.O. Box 83820, Los Angeles, CA 90083.
Or contact a club member, or attend an event.
ANNUAL DUES: $30 USA $35 Foreign
Make your check payable to: SCTOA, P.O. Box 83820, Los Angeles, CA 90083
There are no conditions or requirements for membership to SCTOA. The information on the membership form will
be used to better serve the needs of SCTOA members and sponsors. All information is optional and will never
be sold or given away for commercial use. Membership information (less your street address) is published in a
yearly roster, and distributed to all SCTOA members through The Triumph Standard Newsletter. You may request
that this information be withheld, in writing, per the Privacy Act of 1974.
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Welcome to SCTOA
SCTOA
PO Box 83820
Los Angeles, CA 90083
RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED
The SCTOA club meeting will be held on the
FIRST TUESDAY OF EACH MONTH.
OUR NEXT MEETING IS MARCH 6th 2007, at:
Maggie’s Pub @ 7:30 p.m.
11900 Telegraph Rd, Santa Fe Springs – (562) 944-5399
Joyful and TRIUMPHant!
Santa Anita Race Day
Saturday, March 11, 2007
Jerie & Bob Keller host a fun day at the horse races.
Jerie Keller, 714-826-7724 - slipryelm@sbcglobal.net
Regional Breakfast Groups
Please check with your area’s chairperson
for the location, time, & date.
(Their numbers are on the inside of the cover.)
RUSH TO:
PRESORTED STANDARD
U.S. POSTAGE
PAID
LOS ANGELES CA
PERMIT NO 3248
NOTICE
This may be your last newsletter! Have you renewed?
Check your mailing label. If you’re a new member,
send a completed membership application to:
SCTOA, P.O. Box 83820, Los Angeles CA 90083

Newsletter_Archive_files/Mar 07 Newsletr

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