Monthly Newsletter - Austin-Healey Association of Southern California

Volume Volume 32 32 32 Number Number 99
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September September September 2007 2007
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his issue, we continue the member
profile on Rich Heimann. He had his
profile done up to the last thirty years
and we ran that in the July Issue. I
wanted to have Bob Segui’s “Best of
Show” winner on the cover of the July
issue, just like last year’s July cover
with Peter Roses 100-6. So I ask Rich
to finish his profile so we could get his
car on the cover of HMN.
Speaking of Bob Segui, I just wanted to
take this time to say congratulations.
Bob received a third place trophy at
the 2nd Annual Los Angeles Concours
d’ Elegance in British Sports Car for his
1953 Nash Healey.
It’s a little short notice but if you check
President President
President
George Merino
562-942-7666
gmerino1@telis.net
Vice Vice President
President
George McHarris
714-838-1097
gmcharris@hotmail.com
Treasurer
Treasurer
Jeanette Daab
909-820-4940
gldab1@juno.com
Secretary Secretary
Secretary
Davana Valentino
626-852-0241
d-valentino@msn.com
Membership
Membership
Membership
Ralph Comito
909-985-6481
rcomito@uia.net
Historian
Historian
Peter Roses
818-248-9546
peterroses@sbcglobal.net
From From the the Editor
Editor
Healey Motor News
out the calendar, you will see that Bill
Barnett is sponsoring a tech session
on Saturday September 22 at 10:00a.m.
Thanks to Sandy Davies, we have an
interesting “Flashback” segment this
month on the “Hard Luck Award”.
On the back cover is the 2007
Conclave poster that is available to
download and print from the
www.austinhealeyconclave.com web
site. You can either print it yourself or
copy it to a disc and have it printed as
a 20 x 30 poster locally or at Costco.
Until next month,
Happy Healeying
Officers Officers and and Board Board Members
Members
Newsletter
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Domenic Valentino
626-852-0241
d-valentino@msn.com
Domenic Domenic Valentino
Valentino
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Sandy Davies
909-798-3415
msdavies@pcinternet.net
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Http://www.austin-healey.org
Franck Vigernon
714-847-2182
fmv61318@csun.edu
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Valentino
Treasurer's Treasurer's Report Report
Report
CHW 2007 EXPENSE TO DATE: $9440.30
INCOME TO DATE: $11802.25
JULY 1, 2006 BEGINNING BALANCE:
$5410.28
JULY 1, 2007 BEGINNING BALANCE:
$8,508.18
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New Members / Birthdays
Calendar of Events
Member Profile
Rich Rich Heimann Heimann
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Member Profile Cont.
Rich Rich Heimann
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Nut Behind the Wheel
Behind the Wheel Cont.
Behind the Wheel Cont.
Hot Fashion Tips
Shows & Events
The The Great Great Great American American Race Race
Race
FlashBack
“Hard “Hard Luck Luck Award” Award”
Award”
Social Scene
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Travels on our Blue Healey
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Healey Weekend In Catalina
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From From the the President
President
ith record setting temperatures, the Alan Perry games
were memorable to say the least. This is considered by
all to be the equivalent of the Olympic Games for the
Healey club, Great games and food. This time I got there
on time to play. New members that attended were amazed
to tour the Phillips car collection and workshop. A big
thanks to the Perry’s and the Phillip’s for hosting this
event. As you know from last month’s article, my car was
in the shop for a complete front end rebuilt and brake job.
Try Try to to keep keep cool cool in in this this hot hot weather
weather
Well it’s back and I must say it now drives and feels like a
mean Cobra .The rebuilt by Nate Jones was first class and
the price was well in budget. The problem discovered with
the brakes was that the dot 3 brake fluid had turned to a
Jello and clogged the rear cylinders, after flushing and
bleeding the system it was filled with dot 5 silicon fluid and
the braking has improved. I guess all of our cars are running
well because I haven’t heard or seen of any upcoming
tech sessions. Try to keep cool in this hot weather and I
y the time this issue is in print our first annual
“Cones & Brew” event will be history. How did it go?
Tune in next issue. Do we have any volunteers to host a
“Chili Cook off” on or about 10/13-14?
Do Do we we we have have any any volunteers volunteers to to to host host a a “Chili “Chili Cook Cook off”
off”
Since we have not had many tech sessions this year, Bill
Barnett has offered to host one at his home on Sat 9/22.
(2505 W. Manly Ave, Santa Ana). The primary task will be
replacement of his original 5/8” Le Mans sway bar with a
“NASCAR strength” 7/8”, one that he got from Charlie
Hart, who with his wife Carol, have been gracing us with
their great log of travels in their Blue Car. Anyone with a
small problem or issue is invited bring it along and get it
solved, or have something installed by the team of experts
that will be gathered at Bill’s place. Coffee, beer,
snacks and sandwiches will be provided….please RSVP to
Bill @ 714-979-4120 for a head count.
George George George Merino
Merino
hope to see all of you at the Ice cream social.
From From the the the Vice Vice President
President
I am doing some advance planning for a drive this fall. The
idea is to assemble at the 405 & Sunset Blvd, motor west
along Sunset to PCH and north on PCH to Topanga. We
would continue up Topanga, and thru Malibu State Park to
Kanan Canyon returning to PCH in time for an early dinner
at Spruzzo’s in Zuma Beach. Don Fisher informs me that
the ride thru the park is very
scenic with a lot of nice old
geologic mountain and rock
formations. More details to
come as the time draws close. A tentative date is Sat
10/23 or 11/3.
Hope everyone is enjoying their summer.
George George McHarris
McHarris
September 2007

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Calendar Calendar of of Events
Events
• September 9 - CDM Coastline Classic Show– Corona Del Mar Contact www.cdmchamber.com
• September 16-Golden Cove Coffee Meet, Rancho Palos Verdes
• September 16 - Palos Verdes Concours– Palos Verdes, CA www.pvconcours.com
• September 22 - Tech Session– Bill Barnett 2505 West Manly Avenue Santa Ana, CA
714-979-4120 bn1@pacbell.net . The primary job will be replacing my original 1954 5/8” Le
Mans sway bar with a “NASCAR” strength 7/8” one bestowed on me by Charlie Hart, who with
wife Carol, have been gracing us with their great log of travels in their Blue Car. There might be
a couple more small projects as well, Or if you have one, bring it along. Coffee, beer snacks and
sandwiches will be provided. Please RSVP @ 714-979-4120 for a head count– Thanks Bill
October October 2007 2007
2007
• October 7 - 28th Annual San Diego British Car Day And Picnic Fairbrook Farms, 4949 S. Mission
Road Fallbrook, California www.sandiegobritishcarday.org
• October 13-14 - Chili Cookoff?
November November 2007
2007
• November 16-18 “Healey Weekend in Catalina. Pavilion Lodge, Avalon, CA. A weekend of fun,
shopping or whatever. Contact hotel for reservations 800-322-3434 or e-mail Jeanne @
jeanne@fiestadev.com
• November 18- Golden Cove Coffee Meet, Rancho Palos Verdes
December December 2007
2007
• December 8 - Austin Healey Association Christmas Party
• December 15 - Cars & Coffee Meet– Contact George McHarris
May May 2008
2008
• May 17 - 20 - Sprite Jubilee 2008– Hershey, PA. Contact Rick Moses spritejubilee@otmail.com
Or phone 8SPRITE1MK that’s 877-748-3165 More details to come
June June 2008 2008
2008
• June 29 - July 4 - Conclave 2008 Healeys on the Bay– San Diego, CA Hosted by The Austin
Healey Club of San Diego More details to come
New New New New Members Members
Members
Members
Members
Neil Neil S.Harper
S.Harper
4458 Carpenter St
Valley Village CA 91607
nharper@sbcglobal.net
818-509-1200 BJ8
BJ8
I would like to introduce the
newest members to our club…..
WELCOME!!!
WELCOME!!!
Birthday’s
Birthday’s
Birthday’s
Birthday’s
9/1 9/1 Larry Mattox
9/3 9/3 Irene Ito
9/3 9/3 9/3 Lantie Watkins
9/11 9/11 Rick Shoemaker
9/12 9/12 Ron Phillips
9/13 9/13 Jeanette Dabb
9/15 9/15 9/15 Nancy Moritz
9/18 9/18 Gary Moomau
9/18 9/18 Henry Dodson
9/20 9/20 Kurt Albrecht
9/21 9/21 9/21 Karen Kollar
9/27 9/27 Debbie Newsome
9/29 9/29 Michael Scroggie

he Last 31 Years
Member Member Profile
Profile
My last installment described a barrier that I built around my
Healey prior to moving to London. The barrier was simply a
floor to ceiling temporary screened wall that I built behind
the car which was in a tandem two car garage, keeping it
safe from potential tenant curiosity.
London, England
We were in London for 3 years where, for the first time, I
joined the local Austin Healey Club and began to participate
in some events. These were few however, not due to lack of
club activity, but because our 4 children required most of
our attention. My biggest regret is not having visited the
Birthplace of the Austin Healey, where I might have had the
privilege of meeting Donald Healey.
During our time in England, I also was fortunate enough to
find a 1966 Jaguar 3.8 MK II Saloon that was 10 years old
with 35,000 miles. This is a story in itself but it was a nice
substitute for the Healey. I drove it frequently and at the end
of our London time, brought it back to the US where I finally
sold it to help pay college tuition.
Back to Sudbury, MA
But back to my BJ8. We returned to Sudbury, MA, in 1978
where the Healey had been virtually forgotten - stored for 9
years and driven very little. It still had the rotted rocker panels,
lower door blight and many other flaws. In the meantime,
the going price for the 3000 was approaching
$10,000 and I decided again that it was a keeper. But my
car would never fetch such a price – there were body panels
that needed restoring and a complete paint job was in order.
I found a local shop in Framingham, MA, that would do all of
this provided I brought in the new parts. The total bill was
$1250, and it was a beautiful job.
please please understand understand that that my my my bonnet bonnet and and my my boot boot are are for for my my eyes eyes only
only
Photo Submitted By Rich Heimann
By, By, By, Rich Rich Heimann
Heimann
St. Louis, MO
In 1980 came a move to St. Louis and the Healey was
moved along with the rest of the Family. I joined the Gateway
Austin Healey Club and have been a member ever
since. They were part of the Austin Healey Club of America
from which I now have a 25 year membership pin. Life
in St. Louis was dominated by the raising of our kids with
the soccer matches to go to, the ballerina classes to observe,
the H.S plays to watch, relatives to visit and the
frequent family attendance at St. Louis Cardinal Baseball
games. My Healey again did not get driven except to
Healey Club events. The Gateway club held monthly meetings
and occasional drives to regional events, but suffice
to say, I was not too active in the club, and the Healey did
not create many interesting anecdotes.
Mission Viejo, CA
I was working for McDonnell Douglas in St. Louis and in
1987 they asked me to move to the California Operation.
So again we packed up the family and the Healey to make
a move. By this time, Lou and I were the proud parents of
4 teenagers – Ugh!
While the Healey settled into its designated area that is
called the Healey garage, some of the family teenagers
could not resist pulling one over on Dad. One night when
Parents are at a social event, daughter number 2, Jennifer,
thought it would be cool to impress her friends with
Dad’s Healey. (Dads fault for not having the key on his
person at all times!) So with a friend, she manages to get
the Healey out
of the garage
and proceeds to
drive it around
town and make the boys jealous. At some point she stalls
and cannot start the car. She panics at the thought of
getting caught by Dad. However she manages to get a
hold of a neighbor’s more senior teenage son who lost no
time in agreeing to help her start the car and the deal was
that he would drive it home. It went back into the garage,
but it was months before I heard about the adventure.
Ever since, the key has always been on my key ring and
she’s flying jet planes.
In California, I looked for a car club to join. The only one I
had heard about was The Austin Healey Club, Pacific Center.
It was before emails and the web, but a voice mail
indicating my interest in joining was never returned.
Later, I found the Austin Healey Association, which graciously
approved my membership. I have been a member
for most of the last 18 or so years.
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Member Member Profile Profile Cont.
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My initial observation about the Austin Healey Association
was that the members really take their cars seriously. In
comparison to other members, I think I take my Healey for
granted; it’s been part of my life longer than Lou, and I have
taken a laissez faire attitude about total restoration or under
the bonnet and boot appearance. Therefore at club events,
I don’t raise the bonnet or open the boot, but as I look
around I am envious of all the other owners who do. But I’m
not so envious to consider trading my original for one of
them.
I would have to say that I treat my membership in the club in
a similar way. Eighteen years in a club in which I have been
less than active and to my regret, at the occasional event
that we get to attend, I still have to reintroduce myself to the
longtime members. I hope to change that in the near future.
The previous edition (in which I was profiled) showed my
bride and I leaving for our honeymoon from Oxnard. When
my son Mike planned his wedding, he wanted to have the
exact same pose in the Healey. Oh, Oh! That meant that I
might have to do the second part of the restoration. Remember,
the first part was in 1978. The interior would have
to be redone and a few other items needed attention for
reliable ridership for a bride that would be my daughter-inlaw.
So I found Healey Masters in San Fernando, and had them
redo the interior; rebuild the front end; the hydraulics
checked out; etc. The car looked great and it was once
again wonderful to drive. The new bride and groom enhanced
the Healey even more (this picture is also in the earlier
edition) on their wedding day when they wanted to drive
it from the Church to the reception hall – about 10 miles.
Unfortunately, in mid trip, the plan had to be abandoned as
there was a brake failure, and the groom decided that they
would continue in the limousine which was following close
behind. I was embarrassed and furious at Randy at Healey
Masters for not isolating and correcting this potential prob-
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Photo Submitted By Rich Heimann
By, By, Rich Rich Heimann
Heimann
lem. The Disk Servo Cylinder had failed and fortunately,
the failure mode is not a lack of braking power but too
much, causing the car to come to a halt when not
planned.
Sometime later, I attempted to repair the Servo Cylinder
myself but the repair only lasted a few months and again
the car would suddenly go into a self-braking mode
against my wishes. Again, I learned to adjust to the problem
by learning new braking maneuvers, and was able to
drive it occasionally. However, I did not feel that I could
drive it to the Open Roads event in Reno in 2002. We
went with other wheels and it was such a joy to see so
many Healeys but we were sad that mine was in the garage
in Mission Viejo.
On one such occasion during a visit to Cook’s Corner,
while nursing the brakes and the battery, my clutch failed.
After AAA finally got my car towed home, I had a car with
impaired brakes and a bad clutch. After 18 months in this
condition, I took off the servo and sent it to Whitehorse
Restorations in Virginia, who are the only people in the
country that I know of that specialize in repairing the original
Servos. Since my Healey is original, I do everything I
can to avoid major aftermarket parts replacements. My
objective is to keep the car original as possible. I wasn’t
sure about what was wrong with my clutch, but my first
move was to replace the master and slave cylinder. As
soon as I removed the old slave cylinder and saw that it
was badly mucked up, I knew that a new one would make
me whole. After I replaced the newly reconditioned servo
and clutch cylinders, I lowered the car back to its own
wheels and started it. Wow, the clutch worked! I drove it
around our cul-de-sac and the brakes worked!
That is the state of my car in the summer of 2007. We
were part of the group at the Great American Car Race
finish in Anaheim and we will be part of many more
events. However, please understand that my bonnet and
my boot are for my eyes only.
Photo Submitted By Rich Heimann

The The Behind the Wheel Wheel
ere's the third installment of the "Rocky Sprite Horror
Picture (and word) Show"! Last time I was avoiding the
next dreaded task of sorting out the wiring. It was now time
to face the music about the wiring and it turned out not to
be a very pretty song!
Obviously, some previous owner had had a "Lucas Moment"
as the entire head lamp wiring circuit had been replaced
with a "custom" wire loom consisting of entirely red wires. I
would guess, based on the amount of wire that was replaced,
that they let out enough smoke to make a good imitation
of a naval destroyer smoke screen! There was no
hope of understanding what was going on without a color
code. Of course I did try this bodged together system first.
And of course, it didn't work! It was off to the spare parts
...it ...it turned turned out out not not to to be be a a very very pretty pretty song
song
bin for the correct color coded wires of the correct size! But
first, I needed to remove the fascia panel that I had so carefully
installed.
With the under-dash wiring exposed, it was time to find all
the dirty little secrets. I unwrapped the "well after market"
electrical tape to find where wires were just twisted together
and now corroded. No juice will flow under these conditions!
Working from the dash and the dip switch side of the
problem, I replaced those wires that weren't stock with stock
ones. Where I joined back into the main harness, I used my
tried and true technique of wire connection that will not
come apart under stress, will not corrode more than any
other part of the harness, and, generally makes a permanent
repair that will last as long as the original. How do I do
it? Read on.
When I join two wires together, I first strip each end back
and separate each wire into two bundles and twist each pair
of strands around themselves. Next I twist one strand from
one wire to one strand of the other wire together. Then I
twist the remaining two strands together. And then I "wrap"
each twisted pair around themselves, one in one direction,
the other in the other direction, making a connection that
isn't much larger than the diameter of the original wire with
the plastic covering. This double wrapping technique helps
to ensure that any strain on the two wires can't separate
them easily. Now I solder the connection. That really
"fixes" the two wires together both mechanically and
electrically. Be sure to use rosin core solder as acid core
solder, used in metal fabrication, will cause the wires to corrode!
Finally, I put heat shrink plastic tubing over the join,
and with a lighted match, shrink it to the tubing. The trick is
to remember to put the heat shrink tubing on the wires before
you join them!
By By Ron Ron Phillips
Phillips
So lets see, what circuits did I rebuild? The dip switch
circuit, with a new dip switch wiring harness. The head
lamp switch wiring to the main harness. The head lamp
main harness circuit to the dip switch snap connectors.
The panel lamp circuit and it's bulb holders. The brake
light switch harness, part of the "green wires" mess I'll talk
about later. I had to remove the grill to get to the front
head lamp and turn signal/parking light wiring. Major
repair was needed here with much rebuilding of the circuits.
Amazingly, the horn circuit was still intact and
worked as did the horn! Once all the wires were repaired,
everything worked in the head lamp, parking lamp, dash
panel lamp, horn, and turn signal lamp circuits! Even the
brake light switch worked! Easily said. But it took a week
of time to resolve all the issues. At the back of the car, I
repaired the license plate lamp
harness wiring and connected it
up. I also made a snap together
fuse holder for the parking lamp
circuit in the rear. Now all rear parking lamps and the
license plate lamp particularly are protected so you don't
"smoke" the wire all the way to the dash if there's a short!
In all, this took a week's worth of
time. It's a good thing I'm retired!
I know some of you are thinking that if the wiring harness
had problems of this magnitude in the past, and now I
was using some of the original wire in it, how did I know
what was left was good? I did do a visual inspection along
each path. But more importantly, I checked to make sure
each wire I used wasn't grounded, and wasn't connected
electrically to it's neighbor. If all circuits test as they
should, an no other circuit becomes alive when testing
one circuit in isolation, then all should be well. You know
you've got a problem when the fuel gauge comes on when
you power up just the windscreen wiper motor! A look at
the wiring diagram says they are supposed to be on two
different circuits. They weren't! These are part of the
"green wires" mess I talk about below.
As for the panel lamps, these little miniature bulbs can be
really tough to replace as your fingers just aren't up to the
job. A pair of needle nose pliers and WD40 will help ease
out a stuck bulb or a broken one. But once loosened up,
I've found a use for the rubber spark plug removal tool.
The cup on the end of it is just right for pressing against
the bulb and twisting it in or out of the socket yet won't
interfere with the prongs around the edge of the bulb
holder like your fingers will!
Then it was on to the "green wires". If you know your British
car wiring schemes, you will know that the green wires
indicate a "switched circuit", that is, a circuit that becomes
alive when the ignition switch is turned on. One just
hopes it doesn't become too much "alive"! The preliminary
tests on these wires failed. Miserably! The factory
wiring diagram for positive ground Mk IV sprites
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The The Behind the Wheel Wheel– Wheel
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(through '67) show only three green wires coming off the
fuse panel. One is for the brake light switch. One is for
the
wiper motor. The third one is used in combination for the
electronic tach, the heater motor, and fuel gage. For
some strange reason, I've got a factory fourth green wire.
From the fuse panel, it goes to the main harness just inside
the passenger compartment at the passenger
side door. I'm thinking it was probably for a seat belt
warning system or radio or some other accessory. So instead
of ganging together the heater motor circuit with the
tach and fuel gauge, I think I'll use if for a separate heater
motor circuit to the fuse panel. In any case, after much
searching and repairing, I got these wires fixed and working
properly! It was now time to install the dash, once
again!
On to the gear shift plinth! You guessed it! Broken screws
in the chassis! I had to drill them out to be able to attach
the plinth with the sheet metal screws that hold it in
place. The replacement transmission in this car is a later
rib cage unit, allegedly rebuilt, and has the gear shift lever
with the metal cylinder on it. So you need to have the
shift lever boot that covers the whole lever instead of the
earlier "donut" type grommet. I'll need to get a new one.
At last I could now put on the turn signal plastic cover.
Luckily I had another set. The one that came with the car
was cracked! The only trick here is to realize the machine
screws that hold the two plastic halves together are "flat
head", that is, recessed. And they were posidrive screws
originally. They are about an inch long, have a 6-32
thread pitch. However, you can use Phillips head machine
screws if you don't have the original posidrive screws. The
steering wheel that came with the car is an after-market
leather wrapped one, made in Italy and is in great shape.
However, it does not have a horn push capability. The
adaptor hub does correctly nestle onto the plastic turn
signal cover, so I guess I'll go ahead and use it. Why?
While the stock steering wheel is now, once again, available,
the horn push for this '64-'67 wheel isn't. You can
buy all the other bits except the push and it's large copper
cylinder adaptor that attaches under the steering wheel
nut. So that means I'll have to mount a horn button somewhere
other than the center of the steering wheel. And
the later turn signal units that have the horn push built
into the stalk won't fit the diameter of the steering column
so can't easily be mounted in substitution. There are very
few alternatives to stock for this one function to work! I
was fortunate to have an Austin emblem that could be
adapted to fit the center hole of the after-market steering
wheel and it all looks great. Now where can I attach a
horn button on the fascia panel without drilling any holes?
I thought it was now time to clean up the cockpit from all
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By By Ron Ron Ron Phillips
Phillips
the under dash activity so I got out the old shop vac. A
good hint is to empty it before you begin sucking up all the
little unknowns from the corners, especially on a basket
case. Why? We all know that if you drop a part, it will
seek the farthest, darkest corner to lodge. Hey, it's true!
By emptying the vacuum first, if any metal parts get ingested,
you may be able to hear them hit bottom. Or
better, use a magnet when you are done to search in the
vacuum canister for those rare and strange fasteners that
were lurking in the recesses of you car.
Back to the horn. I finally decided since it never rains in
California, to forego the windscreen washer control and
substitute a vintage starter button. You know the kind.
There's one on every big Healey up to the BJ8. While it
does have an "S" molded into it, I think I'll let the "S" stand
for "Sound" instead of "Start!" This is a temporary fix
pending finding an original horn push and steering wheel
and all the other fiddley bits it takes to make this system
work as original. Interestingly, my slightly earlier '67
Sprite never had a windscreen washer, but the dash has a
hole for the control. What the previous owner more than
20 years ago (that's how long I've owned it!) put in a toggle
switch and routed the starter circuit through it. Switch on,
the car will start. Switch off, it won't. This was a cleaver
little safety device since he drove the car daily to UCLA
where he attended Med School. Obviously, it was never
stolen. But hey, it was pretty ugly when I bought it. But
that's another story.
Finally, I could turn my attention to something other than
wiring! It was on to the fuel pump. At least I was staying
somewhat in the Electrical section. So while I was under
the car taking out the fuel pump, since of course it didn't
work when powered up, I decided to see if the gas tank
drain plug was tight. It wasn't. Unsuspecting, I removed
it. And to my surprise, and disgust, a vile brown, really
smelly fluid began covering the floor. Nothing for it. Up
went my hand and the drain plug into the tank fitting.
Down came the disgusting brew along my arm. Ugh! Now
the shop will smell that way for days and me, too! In any
case, I got the drain pan and then drained about a quart
of old gas from the tank. The good news was I didn't see
any rust! With the pump removed, I blew out all the fuel
lines with compressed air, both back into the tank and
from the pump to the engine bay. It was time to look at
the fuel pump which I removed from the car to work on it.
It looked new, and in fact was a Harting replacement
rather than a Lucas pump. So it was off with the terminal
cap and sure enough, the points were dirty. I sprayed
WD40 over the mechanism, cleaned the points, and it
clicked away smoothly! Now, let's test to see if it pumps.
How? Well, I could dip a rubber hose connected to the
inlet side of the pump (it's always marked on the Harting

The The Behind the the Wheel Wheel– Wheel
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clicked away smoothly! Now, let's test to see if it pumps.
How? Well, I could dip a rubber hose connected to the
inlet side of the pump (it's always marked on the Harting
into a can of gasoline and test it that way. But that
wouldn't be very smart! Sparks and gasoline have a bad
habit of igniting. I have an old can of denatured alcohol
left over from some other project and I used that. The
pump sucked up a column of alcohol and spit it out about
four feet! I then covered the outlet to see if it would shut
off. It did! Then I sprayed WD40 into the inlet and let it
run for a couple of seconds just to lube the internals and
get rid of the alcohol. Since gasoline wouldn't be put
through the pump in several days, I thought this would be
a good way to protect the valve and rubber diaphragm
until all the parts could be immersed in their natural environment.
All these tests confirmed that the internal valving
was ok and the rubber diaphragm was ok and the
pump overthrow adjustment was close enough as it
wouldn't have shut off or pumped if it wasn't.
A couple of more notes are in order about how to test your
fuel pump. First, the pin that holds the rocker mechanism
for the points can work it's way out if the terminal cap isn't
on. The cap is what retains the pin. So, if you do any testing
with the cap off, like to see if the points are arcing, or
throwing over at all, then be sure that the pin isn't working
it's way out. Second, when testing the pumping action
with any fluid that is flammable, and denatured alcohol is
flammable but not nearly as explosive as gasoline, be
re you ready for the Fall colors? At 106 plus today, it's
hard to think about heavy clothing!
The forecast is for cinnamon, dried rose, a brick color,
ivory, grass green, light pink, shades of soft lavender,
shale, stone, olive leaf, white and black. Use shades of
red to brighten up your wardrobe. Denim and shades of
muted colors in prints, and darker colors in vests will be
popular. Hoodies will come with the option of removing
them, which will be nice. Jeans are in more styles than
ever, in boot cut, fitted, animal print, flared leg and decorative
patterns in rust, black, indigo and blue.
sure the cap is in place so what sparks my come from the
points are covered. What I did in testing is to hook up the
leads from my 12V power supply first, and then turn it on
with it's switch so, again, no sparks would be present. If
you touched a "hot" lead from a battery, you will always
get some kind of spark. So I wouldn't recommend testing
the pumping action the way I did if you don't have a small
power supply like the one I got at Radio Shack many years
ago. I was also about three feet away from the can of alcohol
via a long piece of fuel line so there was a lot of air
between me, the pump, and the can of fluid. I suppose I'll
go ahead and say it. Don't try this at home if you are uncomfortable
with the process. And for sure, be careful
playing around with any flammable liquid. There, my conscience
is better.
While the tank appeared to be clean, nevertheless, I decided
to put a fuel filter between the tank and the pump.
I've learned this lesson the hard way. It's always better to
have a filter exactly here that will protect the pump and
the carbs. Using modern fuel line and modern hose
clamps in this safety oriented assembly, I made up all
the lines and refit the fuel pump. It even worked when
tested through the ignition circuit! So we now had a fuel
system. It was time to move on to the engine and get it
running. But we'll save that for next time.
"Till next time,
Hot Hot Fashion Fashion Tips Tips for for Healey Healey Gals
Gals
By By Jeanette Jeanette Jeanette Daab
Daab
By By Ron Ron Phillips
Phillips
Corduroy pants in different styles, as well as suede and
leathers to go along with all the boots being shown. Decorative
cow girl boots are definitely going to be seen, as well
as ankle boots and mid calf. Clogs will be a strong favorite,
worn with socks if cold. Big wide belts low on the hip
with large buckles will be in suede and leather. Big purses
and tote bags in lots of variety of colors, styles and prices.
On blouses and tops look for pin tucking and ruffles.
Beautiful suede and leather jackets are on pre season
sale now, so go early,
Have fun and stay cool!
Thanks Jeanette
September 2007

Social Social Scene
Scene
Great Great American American Race
Race
irk said we were on the "Power Corner"... where things
were happening!
Our Healeys were parked diagonally, grills out, at the end of
Austin Austin Austin Healey Healey Association Association Association proudly proudly proudly displayed
displayed
the Finish Line corridor. All the racers drove under the finish
line banner, past our cars and parked across the boulevard
from us. What a fantastic array of vehicles! I think the
racer's only requirement was that their vehicle was 25 years
old or more. Each race car had decals of places they've
been - races they've entered and places they'd earned.
These cars were driven! This year's race was from Concord,
South Carolina to Irving, Texas and from Irving to Anaheim,
Ca. Some cars made the whole trip, others did just the Irving
to Anaheim leg. I guess about 100 vehicles finished.
We had a pretty fantastic array of Healeys...in the parking
lot of Beba's & Gilmo's for breakfast and at downtown Anaheim...
drivers: Don Fisher, Bruce Steele, Bill Barnett in Red
driven by friend Alisia, Thad Sandford and son, Rick, Marty
Dispoto, Kirk Kvam, George McHarris, Mike Newsome, Lou
& Rich Heimann, Ron & LeRae Phillips, Ron & I. George Merino
rode up in his bicycle and kicked the tires with the
Mike Mike Newsome Newsome receiving receiving his his “Hard “Hard “Hard Luck” Luck” Trophy
Trophy
Healey Motor News
Photo Submitted By Sandy Davies
Photo Submitted By Sandy Davies
By By Sandy Sandy Davies
Davies
group. George McHarris presented the Hard Luck Trophy
to Mike Newsome, who had "won" it at CHW but now had
the new engraved I.D. tag attached.
Our Our clubs clubs finest!
finest!
Back to the racers... we waved a congratulatory wave as
they drove past … a few waved back then noticing the
Healeys, gave US a thumbs up. The driver and navigator
from one of the Corvettes, both in "flames" shirts, spent
quite a while inspecting Kirk's bonnet-up modified Healey.
So we were there to see and be seen. Mission accomplished!
Gee Gee Ron! Ron! Ron! Not Not sure sure sure what what that that is? is?
is?
Thanks to George McHarris for getting our Healeys in the
show.
Sandy Davies
Photo Submitted By Sandy Davies
Photo Submitted By Sandy Davies

Flashback
Flashback
The The Hard Hard Luck Luck Award Award and and where where it it came came from
from
e received a telephone call from a long time friend,
Sandy Davies, stating some people in the Healey club
were inquiring about the origination of the Hard Luck Award,
and fortunately or unfortunately, here is the story:
Dewey Dewey assessing assessing assessing the the situation situation with with beer beer in in hand
hand
In the early ‘80’s, I was looking for an Austin Healey and
through Moss Motors, they recommended I contact Ken
Rocke. Ken had a friend that had a 1968 BJ8 that had
been undergoing repair for quite some time, and had been
sitting for about 9 years and hadn’t been run, registered or
anything during that time. Well I purchased the car and
after a lot of hard work and repair, I got the Healey up and
running.
We attended California Healey Week (CHW) at Lake San
Marcos in May 1986, then CHW Santa Maria in May 1987.
While traveling to Lawrence Welk’s Resort for CHW 1988,
about 30 miles from the resort, my left rear tire decided to
shed all of its rubber in tiny pieces and the steel belt beat
the stuffing out of the fender, while it remained attached at
the very end. After pulling off the freeway and pondering
Dewey Dewey with with with the the Healey Healey team team pondering pondering pondering the the situation. situation.
situation.
the situation with beer in hand, I put the spare tire on and
continued on to CHW. The fender was temporarily pulled
Photo Submitted By Dewey Hein
Photo Submitted By Dewey Hein
out and was repaired after the event. The shredded tire
was replaced by the tire manufacturer, as was another tire
that had a bulge in it. I can’t recall the name of the company.
They wouldn’t pay for the repair to the fender and
said I would have to take them to court for it. I passed
because that could cost more that the actual repair.
The following year, CHW 1989 was at Pismo Beach and
more hard luck with the Healey. We were on a rally to
Moro Bay and the left front wheel bearing froze up out in
the middle of nowhere, of course. After considerable roadside
consultation with several other Healey club members,
a tow truck was called to pick up the car, and my wife and
I rode back to the hotel in the back seat of Jim and Sheila
McKnight’s Healey. That was a real cozy ride (I am 6’3”)!
Needless to say, we didn’t feel that was right, but they insisted,
so we took the money and decided to have a “Hard
Luck Award” plaque made up for future CHW events to be
passed on the other unfortunate souls, as a reminder that
our Healeys are not without fault!
By By Dewey Dewey Dewey & & Rose Rose “Mike” “Mike” Hein
Hein
Jim Jim McKnight McKnight checking checking the the the tow tow tow with with Dewey
Dewey
That was a very expensive lesson, since we had to have
the car hauled from Pismo Beach to Hesperia, California
(where we used to live). After we got home, I had a very
difficult time locating a stub axle, but it was replace and no
further problems. Can you believe, after all of this, I still
consider Ken Rocke a good friend!
Since moving to Arizona in 1995, we have not been as
active in car events as we were in California, but we still
get around. We are charter members of the Mile High British
car club in this area. We hope to see some of our old
friends (by “old” I mean long time friends) at one of the up
coming events.
Dewey Hein
September 2007
Photo Submitted By Sandy Davies

Social Social Scene
Scene
Allan Allan Perry Perry Memorable Memorable Games
Games
he “Allan Perry Memorable Games” for 2007 are in the
record book! The results of the games, Healey Part Bean
Bag Toss, Blindfolded Horseshoe, Circuit Course Croquet,
Pub Darts, Pumpkin Poundage, and People Mixer, are in.
1st place went to Gil Daab, 2nd place to Renee Shattuck,
3rd place to John Kinney, 4th place to Jeanne Deringer, and
5th place to Allan Perry, himself! That’s the important
stuff. Here’s the rest of the story.
Getting Getting the the games games organized
organized
Every year, now, since Allan and Christina Perry put on the
first “Memorable Games” the members of the Austin-Healey
Association have gotten together in the late summer for a
BBQ and Pool Party, and some fun, very competitive,
games. This year we welcomed the Lindes, Goldsworths,
Perrys, Harts, Shattucks, Kinneys, Daabs, Rockes, Deringers,
and the Sanford guys to our home for the slightly delayed
games. At the last minute, we needed to reschedule
from Saturday to Sunday due to my uncle’s funeral on Saturday.
Thankfully, only a couple of people weren’t able to
reschedule, for which we apologize, and hope to make it up
to you next year. But I learned that Allan and Tina need to
LeRae LeRae 'splains' 'splains' rules,Thad rules,Thad rules,Thad studies
studies
get a long distance award as they didn’t get the word and
arrived Saturday to an empty house with a note on the
Healey Motor News
Photo Submitted By Ron Phillips
Photo Submitted By Ron Phillips
By, By, Ron Ron Ron Phillips
Phillips
door! I’m really pleased they made the trek twice. I owe
you, Allan!
Pat Pat Linde Linde lines lines lines up up croquet croquet shot shot
shot
About those games. I shortened the croquet course this
year, but the uncut grass did slow everyone down a
bit. Still fun, though and possibly is the toughest of the
games. Blindfolded Horseshoe is always a kick as your
“partner” must talk you through dropping a real horse
shoe over a pipe, blindfolded! The person, not the
pipe! It’s a lot harder than it sounds! Bean Bag toss is
also a challenge as the holes and the distance are just
right to ensure no-one gets them all in. But later I showed
a couple of the guys how to get those bags through the
high point “crank rod big end” hole, the largest point count
and the smallest hole. There’s a trick to it. I nailed 5 out
Blindfold Blindfold Horseshoe. Horseshoe. What What a a kick!
kick!
of 7 with the sixth one hanging, but my score didn’t count
as I was the host. LeRae had raised a pumpkin in the garden
and it was pretty big. The trick was to guess it’s
weight. It was about 54 pounds and a challenge to
lift. You could consider this a tie breaker, if not a back
breaker! Hope no-one got hurt! Darts were good. The
brick wall and the wood around the board didn’t suffer too
Photo Submitted By Ron Phillips
Photo Submitted By Ron Phillips

Social Social Social Scene Scene Scene Cont.
Cont.
Allan Allan Perry Perry Memorable Memorable Memorable Games
Games
much. Besides the old darts are pretty dull anyway!
So with all the games, you scored points based loosely on
Allen Allen Allen lines lines up up for for bean bean bean bag bag toss toss
toss
their difficulty. Coupled with that was the fact that you had
to do each game with a group of four people. If you could
mix up the members of your groups, you got bonus
points. This ensured everyone got to know everyone, and
it’s always a success, not to mention a hoot! This is a terrific
way to welcome new members and since this was the
Shattuck’s first Association event together, I know they enjoyed
the day.
Jeanne Jeanne gets gets into into BBQ'ing!
BBQ'ing!
The BBQ and conversation under the shade of our “vintage”
very large English Walnut tree went on after the games. Of
course there was the usual bench racing on the driveway
around a Healey or two before the games.
All in all, what a wonderful day. The weather cooperated. It
was very warm, but with puffy white clouds to keep the sun
off at times, and the breeze was most appreciated. I want
to thank you all again for coming and for being flexible
about the rescheduled date. We did try to email everyone
Photo Submitted By Ron Phillips
Photo Submitted By Ron Phillips
By, By, Ron Ron Phillips
Phillips
about the change once we knew it. And I made sure I
called everyone that RSVP’d. Hopefully, we won’t have an
unexpected event in the family next year!
"Memorable "Memorable Games" Games" Games" prize prize prize competion competion competion awards
awards
‘Till next time,
John John Kinney Kinney & & & John John Shattuck Shattuck bench bench racing
racing
John John John Kinney's Kinney's Kinney's "nasty "nasty boy" boy"
boy"
September 2007
Photo Submitted By Ron Phillips
Photo Submitted By Ron Phillips
Photo Submitted By Ron Phillips

Travels Travels in in our our Blue Blue Healey Healey - Day Day 14 14 Cont.
Cont.
8th 8th trip trip - Summer Summer 2006 2006 Destination Destination - Nelson, Nelson, British British British Columbia
Columbia
ay ay 14, 14, 14, continued continued - are touring too, waving, extending
thumbs in appreciation of BLU HLY. Hair pin
turns slow us down to 5 mph. We wave at a new Porsche
passing us. He pulls over waiting around the bend
to photograph us. They’re on their way to a Pennsylvania
Porsche meet. At 9:15 a light rain starts. This well
maintained narrow road prohibits trucks or buses because
the tunnels can’t accommodate them. We climb
the rolling hills with scattered pines, grazing deer.
Ahead perhaps a dozen wild burros gather around tourists,
cars, motorcycles and us. Too close for my comfort,
we move along. Two mares nurse their foals. At 10:40
we take a pit stop, turn briefly onto 16A then enter Custer
State Park. Light rain continues, 69°. The 18 miles
of Wildlife Loop Rd. take us through open grasslands.
It’s exciting to see so many freely roaming bison. We
get out and take some photos. Next Iron Mountain Rd.
winds it’s way through tight curves, pigtail bridges and
more Needle narrow tunnels carefully blasted to frame
the approach to Four Faces. We leave Black Hills National
Forest and encounter a massive concrete parking
garage to accommodate the hoards of tourists at Mt.
Rushmore. I expected to be in awe of this famous memorial.
Instead it seems presumptuous to select a
mountain to sculpture rather than erecting statues. We
can’t improve upon nature’s splendor. The approach to
the viewing site is grandiose with overhead arches and
flags. Having completed the sightseeing loop we take
385 S pulling in to see Crazy Horse which we’ve heard
so much about in television presentations. We don’t
even get out of the car, again feeling bewildered that
some think dynamiting a mountain to duplicate an image
is an honor this proud man would have welcomed.
On with the trip, just a 100 miles to Chadron. We get to
Pringle by 1:15 and when in Hot Springs stop at a Subway
for tuna subs. Hot Springs is a quaint old town with
red sandstone buildings on North River Rd. We peel off
our sweatshirts continuing in our solar whites, 76°. It’s
been a comfortable relaxing day, white puffy clouds
float in the deep blue sky. Black eyed Susan’s bloom on
the prairie’s flat open ranges. “Home, home on the
range where the deer and the antelope play.…” We enter
Nebraska at 2:45, 82°. Cattle graze. The roads are
reddish. We reach the Chadron Best Western at 3:20,
184 miles today, road time 6 ½ hours. Roofers are
completing their work above. Immediately we head for
the Museum of the Fur Trade. I read about this special
museum in a book about the history of the prairie. We
have just enough time to see the exhibits before the 5
p.m. closing. It is excellent, worthy of ending this day
with. We’re tired and hungry now. We fill the tank at a
Sinclair station. A man in a truck saw us driving
through town and has followed us here so he can ask
what kind of car we’re in. He never heard of Healeys,
Healey Motor News
By, By, Charlie Charlie Charlie & & Carol Carol Hart Hart
Hart
saying “She’s a beauty.” We dine at Country Kitchen a nearly
full large dining room with good food. Our room has a small
kitchenette, but the fridge is broken. The desk clerk offers to
chill our water bottles elsewhere, and we’ll pick them up
when checking out tomorrow. Charlie talks with another traveler,
a realtor, hunter and fisherman who recommends a
Fish House in Denver for lunch tomorrow saying they have
all selections cooked to perfection. The skies have darkened,
lightning flashes, thunder booms. We check our car
again. The cockpit cover is tied down against the winds. Suddenly
the skies open and it’s a cloudburst. The air smells of
ozone. We enjoy watching the downpour from under the entrance
overhang. This has been a great day and we both fall
asleep smiling.
My My My side side mirror
mirror
Mt. Mt. Rushmore Rushmore Rushmore 8/1/2006
8/1/2006
Photos Submitted By Charlie Hart
Crazy Crazy Horse Horse
Bordeaux Trading Trading Post

IT’S IT’S ALMOST ALMOST ALMOST TIME TIME FOR FOR ANOTHER ANOTHER “HEALEY” “HEALEY” “HEALEY” WEEKEND WEEKEND IN IN IN CATALINA!
CATALINA!
November November 16 16-18, 16 18, 18, 2007
2007
Due to popular demand and many requests for a repeat trip to Catalina, I’ve lined up 20 rooms at the Pavilion Lodge for November 16-18.
It’s a wonderful spot for fun, relaxation, good food, and great friends to share it all with!
Those who have joined us in the past know what a perfect get-away it is and how a long weekend there just refreshes the soul! For those
new to Catalina the Pavilion Lodge is located in Avalon, right across the street from the water. There’s always plenty to do; take a walk on
the pier, feast on local seafood and other delicacies at one of the many cafes or restaurants, stroll down to the casino and watch a sunset or
a movie at the famous Casino, go fishing or hiking. Enjoy shopping, rent a golf cart for a fun way to sightsee, take a voyage on the glass
bottom boat or submarine, or check out one of the bus tours around Avalon or the Island’s interior. Or do nothing! Sleep in, read a good
book in the shade, share quiet time with friends….it’s entirely up to you. I sure hope the fire didn’t damage the terrain too much – at least
Avalon is still up and running!
The details are:
It’s It’s It’s time time for
for
another
another
Weekend Weekend in
in
CATALINA!
CATALINA!
November November 17 17 –19 19
Weekend Weekend in in Catalina
Catalina
Room Rates: $141/per night (tax included) double occupancy
(only $5/per night higher than last year)
Pavilion Lodge
(800) 322-3434 - Reservations
(310) 510-7254 – Fax
Rooms are blocked under “Austin-Healey”
Transportation: Catalina Express* Approximately $ 38.00 per person, round trip (approx) based on senior,
AAA discount out of Newport Beach.
*I’ll give you more specific details on Catalina Express’ price, locations, and departure/arrival times
as soon as their winter schedule is available. You can also leave from Dana Point or Long Beach if more convenient.
Important: Please call the hotel and make your room reservation directly with them, all credit cards accepted. 15 of the blocked rooms are
kings, the balance are 2-double beds. The hotel is 2-story, was recently refurbished, all rooms look onto a center courtyard and
all rooms are now NO-SMOKING.
Since I could only block 20 rooms, it’s imperative that you call and reserve now.
Their Their final final cut cut-off cut off is is October October October 15, 15, 2006. 2006.
2006.
Those rooms not reserved by that time will be removed from the block and you’re on your own with availability and room rates.
Give me a call with any questions: Office: (951) 898-1692, Home: (714) 545-0659 or email: jeanne@fiestadev.com
September 2007

28th 28th Annual Annual San San Diego Diego Diego British British Car Car Day
Day
Registration Registration Form Form
Form
28 28 th ANNUAL ANNUAL SAN SAN DIEGO DIEGO BRITISH BRITISH CAR CAR DAY DAY AND AND PICNIC
PICNIC
Sunday, October 7, 2007
Fairbrook Farms, 4949 S. Mission Road
Fallbrook, California (directions below)
www.sandiegobritishcarday.org
STARTING STARTING THIS THIS THIS YEAR, YEAR, REGISTRATION REGISTRATION FORMS FORMS WILL WILL NOT NOT BE BE “SNAIL “SNAIL MAILED” MAILED” — YOU YOU MUST
DOWNLOAD DOWNLOAD FROM FROM THE THE WEB WEB SITE, SITE, OR OR ACQUIRE ACQUIRE FROM FROM YOUR YOUR CLUB CLUB NEWSLETTER NEWSLETTER OR OR CLUB CLUB WEB WEB SITE
SITE
The San Diego British Car Club Council brings you the “28 th Annual San Diego British Car Day.” Our event seeks to
foster camaraderie among Southern California British car enthusiasts. This is an “owners’ car show.” You will see
everyday drivers, concours quality cars, and “beaters!” Please plan to drive your British car!
P R E - R E G I S T R A T I O N $ 2 0 . 0 0 P E R V E H I C L E ( P O S T M A R K E D B Y S E P T . 1 2 ) W A L K - I N V I S I T O R S - $ 3 . 0 0
D A Y O F S H O W $ 2 5 . 0 0 P E R V E H I C L E C H I L D R E N U N D E R 1 5 Y E A R S - F R E E
Registration: Registration: Starting Starting at at 7:30 7:30 a.m.
a.m.
Show Show 10:00 10:00 a.m. a.m. - 3:00 3:00 p.m.
p.m.
Featured Featured Featured Marque Marque ~ ~ ~ TVR TVR ~ ~
~
Food: Food:
Please bring your own picnic picnic or from our food vendor -- Hoggs Hoggs Beach Beach BBQ!
BBQ!
Vendors: Vendors: Spaces available for $45. Call Bob Miller at 760-434-7331, or pbmiller@pacbell.net
Trophies Trophies and and Recognition: Recognition: (To be considered, please have your car in place by 10:00 a.m.)
Cars: Cars: Best Best of of Show Show - Popular vote – please use ballot in your show packet
Best Best of of Marque Marque - Popular vote – please use ballot in your show packet
Best Best “Beater” “Beater” - The car most in need of restoration…must be running!
Founder’s Founder’s Trophy Trophy Trophy - Presented by one of our founders
Also: Also: Best Club Display and Best Classic Picnic (Judging occurs between 11:30 and Noon)
PLEASE PLEASE NOTE: NOTE: Quantity Quantity of of trophies trophies & & awards awards based based upon upon number number of of cars PRE PRE-REGISTERED!
PRE
REGISTERED!
Questions? Questions? Please call our information line: 760 – 746 746 – 1458
1458
DIRECTIONS: DIRECTIONS: Fairbrook Farms is located on Mission Road near State Highway 76, which connects with
Interstate 5 and Interstate 15.
From From From II-5
I -- At Oceanside, go East on Highway 76 (Mission Avenue) about 12 miles. Turn Left on Mission Road at the traffic light. The site is
¼ mile on the Left.
From From II-15
I 15 -- Thirteen (13) miles north of Escondido or 11 miles south of Temecula, go West on Highway 76 (Pala Road) 4 ½ miles. Turn
Right on Mission Road at the traffic light. The site is ¼ mile on the Left.
Registration form attached; please keep this this sheet for your records and the directions.
Paid $ __________________________ on (date) ________________________ Check No. ____________________
(You You will will not not receive receive an an acknowledgment acknowledgment of of registration registration.) registration ~ (Registration fee is non-refundable.)
Healey Motor News

Pre Pre-Registration Pre Registration Form
Form
28 th San San Diego Diego Diego British British Car Car Day Day and and Picnic
Picnic
Sunday, Sunday, October October 7, 7, 2007
2007
STARTING STARTING THIS THIS YEAR, YEAR, REGISTRATION REGISTRATION FORMS FORMS WILL WILL NOT NOT BE BE “SNAIL “SNAIL MAILED” MAILED” — YOU MUST
DOWNLOAD DOWNLOAD FROM FROM THE THE WEB WEB SITE, SITE, OR OR ACQUIRE ACQUIRE FROM FROM YOUR YOUR CLUB CLUB NEWSLETTER NEWSLETTER OR OR CLUB CLUB WEB WEB SITE
SITE
Twenty eight years ago, a hearty band of British car enthusiasts got together over picnics at a park to
view each others’ cars, and enjoy each others’ friendship. This year, we begin to return to that heritage.
Over the past 28 years the event has grown considerably and now attracts participants from all over California
and beyond. We are proud that this event has become one of the premier British car shows in
California. In the past few years, we have incurred considerable additional expenses relating to, among
other things, permits and insurance. Thus, starting this year, we have made some changes in keeping with
the original spirit of the event. For instance, there will be no program or raffle at this year’s show. Also,
due to the increased expenses, we have had to increase our registration fees by $5.00. We continue to
provide a wonderful experience, including a variety of vendors, Hogg’s Beach BBQ, the very popular Cameron
Highlander Bagpipers and over 400 diverse English cars for your viewing pleasure. Have a Great Day!!
Name(s)
Name(s)
Street Street Street
______ ______
City, City, State, State, Zip Zip
Zip
E-mail mail Phone Phone ( ( )
British British British Car Car Car you you will will drive: drive: Marque
Marque
Model Model
Year
Year
Club Club Affiliation(s) Affiliation(s)
_____
I hereby agree that in consideration for being permitted to participate in this event, I will be responsible for my own actions and do hereby
release and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the San Diego British Car Club Council and its sponsors, members, officers, agents, assignees,
and Fairbrook Farms, its staff and employees, from any and all claims, demands, losses, injuries, expenses or liability of any kind
arising from my attendance at this event. This same release applies for all minors in attendance with me. I have read and understand the
foregoing release.
Pre-Registration fee is non-refundable.
Signature / Date
Signature / Date
28th 28th Annual Annual San San Diego Diego British British Car Car Day
Day
Registration Registration Form
Form
Pre-Registration Fee: $20.00 per car
Make Check Payable to: BCCC
MAIL MAIL BY BY SEPT. SEPT. 12th 12th to: San Diego British Car Club Council
P. O. Box 710131
San Diego CA 92171-0131
QUESTIONS? QUESTIONS? Please call San Diego British Car Day Information Line: 760 - 746 - 1458
September 2007

September
September 2007
1226A South Barranca Avenue
Glendora, CA 91740
Volume Volume 32 32 Number Number 9
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Conclave poster that is available to download and print from the
www.austinhealeyconclave.com web site.