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Northumbria
Newsletter
June 2009
Greetings to everyone in Northumbria Group
http://www.groups.tr-register.co.uk/northumbria/
Northumbria Update.
Thinford Inn South of Durham for the first Wednesday of May and six TRs turned out. Third Wednesday
meeting at The Robin Hood and nine TRs. On neither of these occasions did Dave Wright, winner of the TR
attendance trophy last year, have his car. Perhaps like Jenson Button we've all got that feeling at the start of
the season that we're in with a chance this year.
Peter Herzberg, near Morpeth has completed the rebuild of a 3A which he
should be able to enjoy in the sunny summer that has been predicted by the
weathermen. Peter must already have realised that each of these cars has its
own personality as his news of the completion was headed “She Lives”. He
has been liaising on the last few details in recent months with our technical
adviser Bryan Archer, who has a similar 3A.
Another recent contact has been Mark Younger, also resident up in the
Morpeth area, who has taken over the family TR. Mark,s TR 2 has been in
his family for forty years and was rebuilt by his father approximately twelve
years ago but hasn't seen much running. Mark is keen to get it serviced and
sorted now that its in his hands and that's another new one to look out for .
News of these sidescreens, along with the others already known to be in the
Morpeth area makes a significant group in that locality. There must be TR
sidescreen fertile ground round Morpeth that makes them multiply.
One of them that will not be around up there over this weekend, is the red 3A
of David Rawlinson. He has taken a Continental trip to Loan in France. A
short drive from Calais, the town hosts a historic car festival and scenic tour
over the weekend, when the roads are closed to all except the participating
vehicles which number several hundred. We await David's comments on this
one which sounds like a good prospect for a Northumbria Group trip in
future years.
This winter has seen many of our TRs in the 'sick bay', but they are gradually being discharged.
Jim Duff's six is back on the road with a rebuilt diff. and drive train followed by a shiny mimosa respray.
Harry Roe's upset from the MoT man has been sorted with some new trailing arm brackets and brake service
of his six and he is now back on the road.
One notable,'not ready for discharge yet' is Paul Anderson's 4A. After receiving a rebuilt gearbox its been on
and off again three times in an effort to get rid of a 'clattering clutch'. All clutch parts being the ones that
worked perfectly well before the box rebuild have been inspected thoroughly and given a clean bill of
health, making a complete mystery of why it has turned nasty on return from the rebuild. A new thrust
bearing and carrier are now on order in the latest attempt to cure it.

Coming Events.
Wednesday, June 3 rd . The Red Lion (West Boldon)
Sunday, June7th. Thirlestane Castle Show, (Seventeen cars are currently booked into this one and we
will meet up in the usual lay-by on the A697 North of Morpeth ready for an 8.30 start. If you cannot make
the rendez-vous, let me know and I'll post your ticket out to you. I have a couple of spare tickets)
Wednesday, June 17 th . Evening Convoy, (Meet at The Skiff for 7.30pm. Start)
Sunday, June 21 st . B B Q at Bryan Archer's (near Bolam Lake) (SEE INVITE ON NEXT PAGE)
Sunday, June 28 th . Preston Hall Vintage Vehicle Rally.
(There are 9 tickets available for TRs for this one. Let me know if you want one.)
Wednesday, July 1 st . Anchor Inn (Whittonstall, B6309)
Check out the facilities at, http://www.nymcam.co.uk/041201.htm
Sunday, July 5th. Wallington Hall, Jaguar Enthusiasts Club Event. (No need to book. JEC have kindly
offered us access to their event at Wallington. Meet up point to be notified later.
Wednesday, July 15 th . Kings Head (Lanchester,A691)
Web Site http://www.nationaltrust.org.uk/main/w-wallington
Sunday,July 19 th . Newby Hall Show. (Biggest Show in the North.)
Web Site http://www.newbyhall.co.uk/ Ticket Application Forms are still available from:
Harry Webster, 'Nyora', Dale Rd, Shildon, Co. Durham, DL4 2LB
Friday 24 th ./Sunday 26 th . International Weekend at Malvern
See TR Action for details
TR Services.
Always on the lookout for TR suitable garage services we can pass on the following tip, kindly sent in by
David Rawlinson.
His TR has been given an effective tune up at the garage in Wall Village, North of Hexham. A small
operation but very much into Classic Cars. Their head mechanic, Andy Aird is on our wave length and well
experienced in mechanical work, ignition timing and balancing carbs etc. on Classics. They have a trophy
cabinet of rallying experience and Classics such as a Healey 3000, a Lotus Cortina , Corsair and Herald on
site. An enthusiast friend with a Frogeye has also had satisfactory service from them.

Jill and Bryan’s BarbequeSunday 21 st June
from 2pm onwards.We hope you can
come. Please bring meat etc to go on
barbeque and what you would like to drink
Address
Briar Cottage
Bolam
Belsay
Northumberland
NE20 0HE
Contact bryanjarcher@hotmail.co.uk if you would like to come or
let Jill and Bryan know in person or on Bryan’s mobile
07971020005 or Jill’s mobile 07742445125

TR Archives

In the early days of seat belts, they were usually fitted as an accessory after delivery of the car to the Dealer.
Instructions for the position of fixings for the original static seat belts in TR 4 and 4A were included in the
sealed pack of seat belts to ensure the belts were fitted correctly. A modest amount of advice on wearing
them was also given.
Appologies for the quality but this is a copy of an original document from the sixties which may be helpful
to anyone involved in the process now.
(By use of your computer you will be able to enlarge the text to acceptable standard)
For Sale.
TR 3A 1961
Complete re-build, galvanised chassis,
original colour scheme.
Real leather upholstery. St.Steel trim.
Overdrive, Wire wheels.
An investment in pleasure.
Taxed, M.O.T. Insured, £19,500
01697 746 672 Trevor Benjamin.
For Sale
Two number, one litre containers of Dinitrol 3125 cavity wax.
A penetrating corrosion prevention fluid with excellent film
building properties in cavities and on open surfaces. Penetrates
through rust and prevents continued corrosion. Leaves a
brown,waxy,water repellent film.
Three number, one litre containers of Dinitrol 4941
underbody wax. A thixotropic underbody protection that
leaves a tough Black elastic and waxy film, giving excellent
protection against corrosion and abrasion. Also suitable as
transport and storage protection in very corrosive
environments.
See http://rust.co.uk/home.cfm for further details of the
products. They win praise in all rust prevention product reviews.
They retail at £10.50 each plus postage (and they’re heavy). All unopened. For sale £40 or nearest
offer. Contact Paul (in Gateshead ) on 07812 508256
Wanted
Head for six cylinder TR engine. Contact Dave on 0774 3679188 or e-mail
mailto:David.Blenkinship@jpkaberdeen.com

TR Sportsmen
Mid March saw Nigel Cardale in a Durham Automobile Club event, The Weardale Navigation Rally.
Partnered by peter Littlefield they managed 1 st . Place in the newcomers class after a 94 mile route around
County Durham finishing at Barnard Castle.
Nigel was rallying again the first weekend in May where he showed how much he cared for his TR 6 by
leaving it at home and giving his Ford Anglia a thrashing instead in the Berwick Classic Rally. Dave Wright
and John Cook were marshalling for this one as well but the friendly faces couldn't get Nigel onto the leader
board although he had a good finish in his class.
Tailpiece
TR Trouble
Events Co-ordinator
Barry Thomas 0191 2866048
Group Leader
John Scarr 0191 5843366
e-mail; j.scarr@talk21.com
Treasurer
Tom Smith 0191 2741459
Technical Adviser
Bryan Archer
01661 881705
Web Author
Sean Tindle
0191 5420108
seantindletr@hotmail.co.uk
Reporter and Photographer
Paul Anderson
0191 4821016