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Triumphs & Tribulations, March, 2019,

Triumphs & Tribulations, March, 2019

PREZ RELEASE

PREZ RELEASEWelcome to snowy February.Seems like everyday I’m eithershoveling, roof raking, smashingice dams with a hammer, or allthree. Got a nice breakyesterday and had my thirdcolonoscopy done! All in all, thismonth has been a pain in the butt!As I write this, in two days,Sunday, we will have our TriumphWinter Party. Forecast, SNOW!Look forward to seeing youthere. March, when you readthis, hopefully will be a betterweather month. Regardless, itwill be a month closer to the startof Triumph driving season.Our February Club meeting waswell attended, considering it wassnowing and Valentine’s Day.What this tells me is that there isgreat comradery among our Clubmembers. They enjoy theopportunity to get together andtalk and swap information aboutTriumphs. As a point ofinformation, the Audio 2000 DualChannel Wireless MicrophonePortable PA System I purchasedfor the Club worked well. Onemicrophone for me and one topass around to members makingreports.One of the things we talked aboutat the February meeting was ourClub’s website. https://www.mntriumphs.org/index.shtmWhen is the last time youchecked it out? It’s time westarted to update it. One tab youcan click on is MEMBERS

CARS. Have you submitted apicture of yours? If not, you cansend a picture of it to FrederickOlson [email protected] .Another Tab is NEWSLETTERS.We are in the process of making theNewsletters shown more current.Another tab MAINTENACE is agood place to start if you havequestions about work that needs tobe done on your car. Chip Ledererhas volunteered to take charge ofupdating this link. If you have anysuggestions or recommendations,contact Chip at [email protected] .The tab REGALIA will be linkedto Suzanne McWilliams ofWildthreads Online. Glen Andersonis coordinating this effort. You willbe able to purchase a myriad ofitems that have our Club logo.Cool!Tech Sessions. If you would liketo have work done on your Triumphcontact Steve [email protected] read an interesting article in theMarch issue of CLASSICMOTORSPORTS entitled FuelFacts. They postulate that one ofthe attributes of high-octane fuels isthat they are more stable when itcomes to storage. 87 octane fuelstend to be less refined and containmore unstable hydrocarbons which,within months react to form gums,varnishes and lower octanehydrocarbons. They start todegrade in 3 months. 93 octanefuels are more refined and containmore stable hydrocarbons which

can last 2-3 times longer than87 octane fuel (around 9months) before degradation isnoticeable. Therefore, otherthan cost, there is no downsideto always filling up withpremium. Additionally, premiumfuel can help to clean the fuelsystem because it containscleaner components than 87octane fuels. Higher octane fuelsare also more resistant to engineknock than lower octaneoptions. Racing fuels are adifferent animal. Where streetfuel is blended to meet a pricepoint, race fuels feature evenbetter ingredients which lead toan even longer shelf life. Ifproperly stored, Sunoco’s racefuel can sit around for 2 years ormore without degrading.HAPPY MOTORINGJon/Jack MeierPresident, Minnesota Triumphs

HAPPY MOTORINGJon/Jack Meier, 1958 TR3A

President MN Triumphs


MINUTES OF THE MINNESOTA TRIUMPHS

TR2/3/3A/3B - John Kallaus (952-891-5266)

TR4 - John Myers (507-633-2017)

TR4A - Larry Sanderson (507-775-6940)

TR250/TR6 - Orrin McGill (763-755-7765)

TR7 -Charles Setala (651-490-0489)

TR8 - Greg Gelhar (763-424-6434)

Spitfire - Bill Gingerich (612-850-4072)

GT6 - Pat McFarland (763-427-5612)

Renown -

Citroën - A. Lindberg (651-292-8585)

Minnesota Triumphs

Tech SpecialistsAs a service to fellow members, club members with an expertisein a particular model of Triumph have volunteered to act as techspecialists for that model. They don’t know everything butthey do know a lot. So, if you have a question, give them a call.

The Meetings will be held here:Ol' Mexico Restaurante & Cantina

1754 Lexington Ave NorthRoseville, MN 55113Phone: 651-487-2847

Email: [email protected]

Minnesota TriumphsMeeting Minutes

February 14th 2019

A cold and snowy Valentine’sDay greeted 28 meeting attendeeson their trek to Ol’Mexico.

Warm and cozy inside, allenjoyed listening to club officersand members information utilizingthe clubs new PA system.

Planning sessions for this yearsevents are underway - Same forInterMarque.


VTR REPORT MARCH 2019


Triumph Calendar

See Intermarque Monthly at:www.intermarque.org

MINNESOTA TRIUMPHSSPORTS CAR CLUB2019 EVENTS CALENDAR

(TENTATIVE)

Does not include tech sessions(not yet scheduled)

MARCH14 - Club meeting16- Tech Session TBD

APRIL11-Club meeting13-Tech Session TBD

27-Shakedown / Spring TourDoug Burch

MAY9-Club meeting

11-*Intermarque in Osseo, MN17 - 20 Elkhart Lake VintageRacing18 - Tech Session TBD

Memorial Day Weekend:Drive the Brainerd InternationalRace Track with your Sports CarSee the BIR web site:www.brainerdraceway.com/2013-schedule/eventsbydate.html

24- 27 Rally in the ValleySee pages 14, 15

JUNE01 - MN Arboretum TBD

02- Merlin’s Rest

08-CAF Hanger Dance, 6PM toMidnight (host: DickLeighnimger)

6- 9 -*Rendezvous in Eau Claire,See pages 14 & 15

13-Club meeting

15-Norm’s (host: Joe B. & LarryB.

22- Norm’s (alt)

20 - 23 Back to the 50s at MNState Fair

xx-*Amery Auto Cross & SpeedRun in Amery, WI

30- Cherokee Park picnic (host:????)

JULY

07 - Winery Tour Taylors Falls

11-Club meeting

11-13 *Iola Car Swap & Show inIola, WI

28 - @ 2:00pm Meisville MudHens vs. Lake City Serpents.Augustxx-Queen Mum Tour?

08 - Club meeting

10 -*Britfest in Hudson, WI10 - New London/NewBrighton Antique Car Run

xx-*Amery Auto Cross & SpeedRun in Amery, WI

SEPTEMBER6-11 Austin Healy ConclaveDeadwood, SD

7-*CAF Hanger Dance 6PM toMidnight (host: Dick Leighninger)

7-*Wheels & Wings in Osceola,WI

12-Club meeting

TBD -Summer Picnic (host: Phil& Sue Ethier)

21-22*Waumandee Hillclimb inAlma, WI

TBD-Mystery Tour (hostneeded)

OCTOBER

6-11 VTR Dripping Springs, TX

10-Club meeting

12-Color Tour (host needed)

NOVEMBERxx-High Tea (Host needed )


2019 Multi Marque Calendar

We’re always happy to add new events. Send additions, deletions and corrections to [email protected]

Multi-Marque Breakfast Every* Saturday morning! 8 a.m., Elsie’s RestaurantBar and Bowling,729 MarshallStreet N.E., Minneapolis, MN 55413. Everyone is invited! Specialroom for theauto-afflicted. Attendance on recent Saturdays has been twenty to thirty ormore. Women areinvited every Saturday but the second Saturday of every month is Lady’s Day. Allmarques andnationalities invited. Map to the Elsie’s at http://elsies.com

2019June 6-9, Rendezvous. Eau Claire, Wisconsin. Hosted by the Minnesota MG Group. Best Western Conference Center.715-838-9989. For event info: www.mn-mggroup.org or Diane Rindt [email protected] or 715-379-6001


Photo Credits: Greg & Nancy Gelhar


Triumph TraderFOR SALE

1973 TR6 (CF4338U in Emerald Green).Doesn't run due to bad starterand a very long idle. New parts. Consid-ered as parts car. $2,500 orB.O.

1973 TR6 (CF8802U) in Sienna Brown andblack interior (basket case)- chassis (beefed up, painted with POR15,rustproofed twice by Triumph Works)- engine (completely rebuilt including newinternal parts and new valve seats for un-leaded gas. Rebuilt carbs and electronicdistributor, all done by TRF)- newly rebuilt transmission with overdrive)- tons of all new parts including all interiortrims (all necessary for frame-up restora-tion)- only body needs work (used/new fend-ers and body parts are included)$21,500 or BO

Thomas [email protected].

On offer for the enthusiast, callMark @ (612) 306-0044, or respondto [email protected]

TR3 factory metal hardtop, blue incolor, rear window removed- makereasonable offer.TR3 windshield glass, in packingbox from The Roadster Factory- oldstock.1970 GT6- silver, dormant for years.1980 TR7 5 speed, w/AC, orangeconvertible, dormant for years.1980 TR7 5 speed, w/AC, goldconvertible, dormant for years.Health forces sale of TR7 cars, I amjust handling the communication,All cars are parked at owner’shouses remote from my shop,Please respond with any reasonableinterest in the cars!!

NoelNoel ZornOffice Manager, Quality Coaches20 W 38th StreetMinneapolis, MN 55409612-824-4155

WANTED

Wanted:

Club-member, Larry Berg, needs aspoiler for a 74-76 TR6. Please call(763) 228-0072 or [email protected]

Thanks

Just heard about a TR 4 that is onthe market-red, totally redoneyears ago.Owner ready to sell-$20000,Call me- Mark-(612)306-0044

Triumph TR-6 parts:-Brand new Electric Fan withtemperature switch $50.00-Plinthe with CD/FM/AM radiowith removable face plate.$50.00TR-6 Lucas Alternator (early)Oil Punp and GearHalf Shaft5 Headlights & 1 Headlight RingOne horn (Generic)Brake [email protected] or763-755-7765


If you prefer to have your newsletter mailedto you, membership fee is $35 (plus $1 forpartner’s voting privileges).

Join after September 1st and enjoy fullmembership benefits through the remainderof the current year and the entire next year.

Monthly Meetings

Minnesota Triumphs meets the secondThursday of each month, during 2019 themeetings will be at the:Ol' Mexico Restaurante & Cantina1754 Lexington Ave NorthRoseville, MN 55113Phone: 651-487-2847Email: [email protected]

About MinnesotaTriumphs Car ClubMinnesota Triumphs formed in 1981 when agroup of Triumph enthusiasts met for anafternoon of fun and conversation at FortSnelling Park.

Since then, the club has grown to more than150 members from throughout the Midwest.

Our activities include:• Monthly meetings• Social gatherings• Tech sessions• Road rallies• Regional and national events

We welcome all Triumph enthusiasts,whether you own a concourse-winningshowpiece, are restoring a diamond in therough are searching for just the right addi-tion to your garage or just appreciate themarque.

Together we can locate those hard-to-findparts and assist one another in keeping ourvehicles on the road. But most of all, theclub offers opportunities to explore some ofthe best roadsin the region with others who enjoy theTriumph experience.

MembershipOur membership year runs January 1through December 31.

Annual membership is $25 (an additional $1provides your partner with voting privilegesat our annual election of officers). With thismembership fee, your newsletter can beseen on-line or you can pick up a hard copyat the monthly meetings.


The Minnesota Triumphs Club is dedicated to the preservation and enjoyment of the Triumph Marque. It wasformed in 1981 and is a charter member of the Vintage Triumph Register. Correspondence can be addressed to:

Minnesota Triumphs4018 Emerson Avenue NMinneapolis, MN 55412

Check our web site at:

www.mntriumphs.org

Membership meetings are on the SECOND THURSDAY of the month (except no meetings in November and Decem-ber). Meetings begin at 7:00 p.m. and are held at the Ol’ Mexico Restaurante & Cantina, 1754 Lexington Ave North,Roseville, MN 55113, Phone: 651-487-2847, Email: [email protected]. Everyone is invited to attend, whether you are amember or not.

Are you connected to the group? Do you get in on thelatest information?

We have an e-mail site you can easily join. It is MinnesotaTriumphs Yahoo mail.

Simply send an e-mail [email protected] don’t have to ask for anything, they will see your e-mailaddress and take it from there.

[email protected]

2019 OFFICERS

President Jon B. Meier 651-730-0943

[email protected] Prez

Steve Greenstein651-494-7214

[email protected]

Jill Davenport(612) [email protected]

VTR LiaisonGreg Thompson(651) [email protected]

Regalia

Glenn Anderson [email protected]

MembershipJoe [email protected]

NewsletterOrrin [email protected]

WebmasterRon [email protected]

SecretaryBob Swanson(763) [email protected]

Event CoordinatorDick Leighninger [email protected]

HistorianBill [email protected]

Tech SessionsSteve [email protected]

Intermarque LiaisonDoug Burch763 780 [email protected]

Past PresidentTerry Neumann651-494-8186


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