Vol. 22 No. 4 April 2002 - MogNW

Vol. 22 No. 4 April 2002
OUR SPY PHOTO FROM ‘BEHIND’ THE FACTORY SHOWS A NEW 1-SEATER
3-WHEELER UNDERGOING ‘CLEAN AIR’ EMMISSIONS TESTINGS. IT HAS A
SELF CONTAINED CATCH TANK. ALSO, A UNIQUE 1-HEAD DESIGN WITH
SPECIAL VALVE SEAT. LOTS OF BOTTOM END POWER OUT OF THE HOLE.

Vol. 22 No. 4 NW Mogazine April 2002
MOGNW 2002 CALENDAR
Apr 7 Sat Northern Center April Fool's Run Larry Sharp (604) 986-6621
Apr 13 Sat 21st LaConner Daffodil Tulip Rallye Tour by the Ken Bottini (425) 883-9615
MG Car Club at Cascade Mall, Burlington WA
Apr 16 Tues Southern Center monthly social meeting Heinz Stromquist (503) 224-9576
Portland Brewing Pub, 2730 NW 31st Ave
Apr 27-28 Sat-Sun Abbotsford Classic Car Show, BC Ken Miles (604) 576-8036
Apr 30 Tues Deadline for the May Mogazine Craig Runions (206) 542-7137
May 19 Sat 17th VanDusen All-Brit Field Meet, Vancouver, BC Ken Miles (604) 576-8036
May 26 Sun Vintage Car Races, Vancouver, BC Al Allinson (604) 985-5451
May 25-26 Sat-Sun 4th Run to the Gorge from Fife to Hood River Arnie Taub (425) 644-7874
Jun 1-2 Sat-Sun Caboose 2002 Run to Colville, WA Kay Jones (206) 546-2232
Jun 15 Sat Father's Day Picnic Event, Victoria, BC
Jun 16-24 Sun-Mon Barkerville or Bust BC Sea and Land Tour Mike Powley (604) 542-0921
Jun 22-24 Fri-Sun Devil's Punch Bowl VII, Newport, OR Heinz Stromquist (503) 224-9576
July 5-7 Fri-Sun Vintage Car Races, SIR
July 5-7 Fri-Sun Rally in the Valley, Penticton, BC
July 12-14 Fri-Sun Vintage Car Races, PIR
July 27 Sat 14th Bellevue All-Brit Field Meet, Bellevue CC Arnie Taub (425) 644-7874
Aug 10 Sat Midlands (and Northern Pod?) Tour and Picnic Dave Wellington (360) 387-8770
Aug 10 Sat Southern Center Oregon Wine Country Tour Wayne Harris (503) 472-1911
Aug 31 Sat 26th Portland All-Brit Field Meet, PIR
Sept 21 Sat Vancouver to Whistler All-British Car Tour
TREASURER’S REPORT from Bill Button...
beginning balance, 3/1/2002 $8,406
plus dues 894
plus regalia 211
plus advertising 174
less Mogazine - 113
ending balance, 3/31/2002 $9,573
NW MOGAZINE is the monthly newsletter of MORGAN OWNER'S GROUP NORTHWEST, a non-profit organization serving the interests of
Morgan automobile enthusiasts in the Northwestern United States and Western Canada. Copyright (c) 2002 by MORGAN OWNERS GROUP
NORTHWEST. Permission is hereby given to reproduce any portion of this newsletter, except for other identified copyrighted material
contained herein, but not for sale or profit, with credit acknowledging the month/year of issue and the author, source or photographer, if stated.
Please e-mail material for publication to the Editor at , or p-mail a diskette or typed copy to the Editor.
PRESIDENT Ron Theroux 5794 Kilkee Drive, Surrey, BC V3S 6E9 (604) 576-2957
SECRETARY Pat Miles 15410 Kildare Drive, Surrey, BC V3S 6B9 (604) 576-8036
TREASURER Bill Button 9839 - 51st Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98136 (206) 935-3616
EDITOR Craig Runions 17759 - 13th Ave NW, Shoreline, WA 98177 (206) 542-7137
REGALIA Dick Dice 7011 NE Baker Hill Rd, Bainbridge Isl, WA 98110 (206) 855-9628
HISTORIAN Bob Nelson PO Box 353, Stanwood, WA 98292 (360) 387-3241
NORTHERNE REP Ken Miles 15410 Kildare Drive, Surrey, BC V3S 6B9 (604) 576-8036
MIDLANDS REP Dave Wellington 151 Blue Mountain Rd, Camano Island, WA 98292 (360) 387-8770
SOUTHERNE REP Heinz Stromquist 2618 SW Fairmount, Portland, OR 97201 (503) 224-9576
Business meetings are held quarterly as published in the above calendar. Social meetings/events are held monthly in the Northern Center
(Vancouver/Victoria), the Midlands Center (Seattle/Bellevue) and the Southern Center (Portland/Vancouver) at the times and locations stated
in the above calendar. Dues are as stated on the Membership/Dues Form published frequently in this newsletter. Club merchandise can be
ordered using the Regalia Order Form published frequently in this newsletter. Limited non-commercial advertising is free to MOGNW club
members. Commercial advertising is payable to MOGNW in advance in US$ and is based on suitable electronic or scanner capable ad copy.
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Vol. 22 No. 4 NW Mogazine April 2002
The Nor-Wester
by Ron Theroux, President
We are hearing news of several Morgans having minor
restorations done on them over the winter, and others
undergoing a complete frame-up rebuild. This kind of
enthusiasm should prompt the rest of us to roll the dust
covers off, and check the battery? Well, at least I
should? I expect the rest of you have been taking
advantage of this extended winter. After the mandatory
car wash on the first warm day, oil & filter change,
chassis lube, wheel cleaning and now for that new and
improved special formula super polish that Santa put in
your stocking. Ah, the great smells of Spring to a
Morgan owner! If you call, I’ll be out in the garage.
Your officers will be holding a Quarterly meeting in April. There will be several items on our agenda
that should be noted here. I regret we were unable to put together the Name Tags in time for distribution
with the Roster. It is hoped they will be ready later this year. As well, we will be discussing the three
regional ABFMs and plans for post functions.
However the biggest (my opinion) undertaking we have is the review (critique) of our Annual Banquet.
It was the overall comment of the members attending in Feb. “this was much better than our combined
regional Christmas Party” and “a good time of year for a party”. A function like your Port Ludlow
banquet does not happen on a last minute whim. Location, accommodation, dining facilities and
attendance estimates must be planned and booked well in advance. That’s why this year’s Officers must
put the ball in motion, with the expectation and hope it will meet with the approval and enthusiasm of
the membership. As well, we have to insure this will be a format/venue the new Club Officers in 2003
will be able to embrace. What we offer will be a reflection of the wishes of the membership.
So pleased to report of the growing number of Morgans in Idaho; last count should make it twelve?
While not all are members (yet), it’s good to have “Morgan Bob” on the job, carrying the MOG NW
flag! Could next year be a revisit to SPUD MOG? Was it only 10 years ago, some of us were just kids?
Great high country, excellent roads, super hospitality and scenery that will knock your socks off (Mike
Powley’s favorite Mountain Home?) This alone should draw members from all of the vast regions of
MOG NW.
Welcome New Members:
David & Pauline Stephen
Richard & Karen Dennis
954 Fresno Place 2251 West Boise Ave.
Coquitlam, B.C. Boise, Idaho 83706
V3J 6B6
1963 +4 SS
(604) 936 1449

Vol. 22 No. 4 NW Mogazine April 2002
Midlanders Report
from Dave Wellington
I was out of town and missed the March breakfast at the Roanoke Inn. Hopefully there was a good turnout.
(Editor’s insert – Jones in his FlatRad, Runions in his Plus 4, Button, Weiskind x 2, Ozuna x 2, VanHook, Colby
x 2, Dow and Pollock in his Trike! So of course we experts all talked cars, boats, planes and trains! No mention
of women! I guess we’re not experts.)
Don't forget that our April ‘meeting’ will be the Daffodil-Tulip Rallye on Sat. the 13th. If you haven't yet
registered, don't worry. Just show up at the Cascade Mall in Burlington a little before 9:30am. Take Exit 230
(Hwy 20) off I-5, head East and quickly South. Don't forget to bring 12 bucks for the registration fee, some
canned food for NW Harvest donation, and a picnic lunch for the end of the Rallye (around 2:00pm.) We'll park
our Mogs together at the end point and our Club will, of course, graciously accept the 1st place competition
award! Let's make a "Morgan statement" this year with a large member turnout. It should be great fun!
Add another important date to your calendars! On Sat, August 10 th , we are planning a Morgan run to Whidbey
Island, a visit to a local resident's car collection, and a grand finale (Editor’s note – “as yet undetermined.”) More
on this in future issues as we firm up the details but it promises to be a great driving outing. Mark your calendars
now!
I'll see you Sat. the 13th when MOGNW 'tip toes thru the tulips!'
The Irish Lament
by Rod Lafond
At eight o’clock Saturday morning, the snow had stopped coming down but there were a couple of inches of the
white stuff on the lawn and, more importantly, on the road too. The Irish Lament included a planned run through
some fairly twisty hills in the Fraser Valley and, snow removal being what it is in this part of the country, things
were not looking good. The early morning phone calls lead to the only sensible decision; bring the Detroit Iron.
Now, it’s just before eleven and Ann and I are at the Clayburn Store, the designated starting point, when we
realize that the luck of the Irish has suddenly kicked in. The sun is out, the snow has melted off the roads and the
first arrival is a stalwart soul in a blue Morgan. Dave Collis is on the scene, top down, snow be damned! Before
long, Ted and Judy Carew-Gibson show up with their Morgan too. Meanwhile, the rest of us just feel shown-up.
After a quick sit down for tea and scones, our five-car convoy (40% Morgan) heads for the hills. Ken and Pat
Miles, Ron and Yvonne Theroux, and Les and June Burkholder in the daily drivers, round out the pack.
An hour later, at the Yorkshire Rose in Abbotsford, everyone wishes they had brought their Morgan and there is
talk of doing it all again on a more auspicious day. We were joined for lunch by Al and Helen Allison, Steve and
Celia Hutchens and Stuart and Marilyn Rulka. Good friends, beer at just below room temperature, roast beef and
Yorkshire pudding, fish and chips, treacle sponge for dessert and lots of talk about our favorite topic…does it get
any better than this? Oh, and tea and scones too! Does it get any more British than this?
FOR SALE – 1958 Plus 4 four-seater located in Portland, Oregon. Dry storage
since the owner died in 1984. During his 12 years of ownership the car was used
primarily for special events. Complete and free of any damage. Red and black paint,
red leather, cream-face instruments and good top and side curtains. Carburetors need
cleaning and adjustment from lack of use. Battery and tires should be replaced. Very
nice overall appearance. Easy detailing then makes this car quite presentable.
Contact late owner’s daughter, Diedre Sahnow, at (206) 283-1176 or (503) 648-4062.

Vol. 22 No. 4 NW Mogazine April 2002
Barkerville or Bust
update from Mike Powley
OK, for our epic journey the 3 rd week in June, we have 13 cars and a bunch of people all lined up:
Bill & Gerry Button – Seattle
Mike & RoseMarie Powley – Surrey
Bert McCabe & Ruth Winn - La Conner
Dick Dice - Bainbridge Island
Bill & Fay Sterne – Comox
Joanne Cockshutt & Kit Raetsen – Victoria
Ken & Pat Miles – Surrey
Robert & Barbara Stinson – Seattle
Hans & Waltraud Lochbichler – Kelowna
Graham & Val Bailey – Kelowna
Ric MacDonald & Glenda Bowley – Whistler
Dave & Ruth Collis - Pitt Meadows
Al & Helen Allinson - North Vancouver
Whatta bunch. Hey, they all seem wired to go too.
Northern Pod Island Cell
from Woody Thomson
The March “Noggin & Natter” meeting of The Island Cell of the Northern Pod (organised by Roland & Pat
Gilbert, and hosted by Rocky Rochfort) was well attended by 11 Morgan enthusiasts, 2 of whom arrived on a very
cold evening in their Mogs, Lars Junker in his green/black ’68 +4 (roof down!) and Ron Acres in his BRG ’63 +4.
Also at the Yacht Club bar were Jim & Mavis Bayer, Hal Irwin, and Woody & Carmel Thomson.
Lively conversation (and tipping) all around the table. Jim Walters (owner of Bristol Motors) whose rebuild of a
’68 4/4 is regularly being ‘bumped’ by restorations and rebuilds of everything from Lagondas to Aston Martins,
indicated he would be happy to share with our group (at the BBQ if it rains?) his copy of a video, made of the
“Around the World in 80 Days” Car Rally which was held by The Classic Rally Association of GB in May, 2000,
to mark the millennium. I’ve seen version # 1 of the rally video (3 hours!), but I believe Jim has version #2,
edited to 2 hrs. I myself shot video of our winning (Vintage class) Canadian team, concentrating on Jim and his
cousin Len’s 1936 Packard, as it passed through Kamloops, B.C.
Re: The “Father’s Day Picnic” weekend in Victoria – no organised tour this year, as we understand many of
you are doing the ‘Barkerville or Bust’ Tour starting right after the (Sunday, June 16 th ) English Car Picnic in
Beacon Hill Park, Victoria. But as last year, Carmel & I will throw the Lake property where we live open all day
Saturday, June 15 th , for camping, swimming, boating, hiking, drinking OR short, Mog-challenging drives to
wherever anyone feels like going. We traditionally gather for an early Saturday afternoon old-style BBQ over a
huge campfire (no gas, charcoal nonsense, just wood) and enjoy the great outdoors. Bring a tent and camp-out,
there is a big porch if necessary.
Re: Saturday (15 th ) night; we have rustic accommodation at the big cottage for 4 or 5 couples, but this must be
pre-arranged with me as early as possible (250 479-7743). Victoria of course has lots of Motels, Hotels, and
B&B’s – not usually full at that time of year. I’ll help if I can. Area map faxed or e-mailed on request.

Vol. 22 No. 4 NW Mogazine April 2002
ATTENTION HISTORIC RACE LOVERS
from Heinz Stromquist
The organizers of the Portland Historic Races are offering a very lucrative package to car club members
wishing to attend the three-day event. The highlights are as follows:
VENUE:
Portland International Raceway
DATE: July 12,13 and14, 2002
TIMES:
ADMISSION:
10am to 5pm Friday, 9am to 5pm Saturday and Sunday
The $35.00 fee in advance includes a three-day admission ticket for driver and a
guest, one car corral pass (good for Saturday and Sunday), a dash plaque and the
ever-popular parade lap. This is a $130.00 value!!
CONTACT: For event and participation details, contact Linda Huntley by phone (503) 659-4773
or by e-mail no later than May 15, 2002.
This will be a fun packed weekend filled with Can-Am race cars, pro pits, hundreds of collector cars, and a
pool and spa family-friendly zone with go-karts. Overnight motor home spaces are available.
FOR SALE – 2 Morgan-correct and experienced 6-volt Interstate batteries. Hold
a good charge. Ready for use. Cost $64 each new. Also 2 original equipment
1965 DHC battery hold-down frames. Undamaged, but need cleanup and black
paint for new appearance. Open to offers. Phone Hal Meden at (425) 641-0673.
FOR SALE
1988 Morgan 4/4; one owner, just 5,500
miles from new, Call Chris at (253) 383-
3045 or e-mail morgandoc@aol.com for
price and details.
FELLOW MORGAN FANATIC AT YOUR SERVICE
I WILL DONATE 10% OF MY EARNINGS
TO THE CHARITY OF YOUR CHOICE
SPECIAL OF THE MONTH
INSIDE STORAGE FOR THAT EXTRA CAR
THAT IS KIND OF IN THE WAY
CARS - BOATS - TRAILERS $50-$100
NORTHGATE AREA CALL BRAD GREEN

Vol. 22 No. 4 NW Mogazine April 2002

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the calendar year including the current month
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