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Austin-Healey Club of Oregon 2001 Officers President:
Vice President:
Secretary:
Treasurer:
Allan Gross 8217 NE 71st. Street Vancouver, WA 98662 (360) 254-4527 agross9217@aol.com
Bill Massey 1628 NE Knott St. Portland, OR 97212 (503) 281-5236 wmassey3@qwest.net
Stephanie Hellickson 1618 Avon Way Forest Grove, OR 97116 (503) 357-8969 terryaviator@bigplanet.com
Gary Jackson 588 Widgeon Rd. Redmond, OR 97756 (541) 923-9766 gary.jackson@ eweb.eugene.or.us
Membership:
Activities:
Editor:
Regalia:
Mary Gross 8217 NE 71st. Street Vancouver, WA 98662 (360) 254-4527 agross9217@aol.com
Leon Hart 3085 SW 107th Ave. Portland, OR 97225 (503) 292-6510
Terry Hellickson 1618 Avon Way Forest Grove, OR 97116 (503) 357-8969 terryaviator@bigplanet.com
Pat Barron & Shirley Wilson
Advertising Mgr.:
Club Cordinator:
Librarian:
Club Address:
Tamara Auburg 7215 NE 61st Ave. Vancouver, WA 98661 (360) 694-7769 dauburg@vintagead.com
Bill Bolton 82923 Bear Creek Road Creswell, OR 97426 (541) 895-5576 FAX (541) 895-4091 tricarb@aol.com
Doug Auburg 7215 NE 61st Avenue Vancouver, WA 98661 (360) 694-7769 FAX (360) 694-7998 dauburg@vintagead.com
A-H Club of Oregon 82923 Bear Creek Road Creswell, OR 97426
7220 SW Shady Ct. Portland, OR 97223 (503) 246-7545 mapabarr@aol.com
Club Web Site: http://www.healey-oregon.org Contents: Club Activities Other Car Events President’s Message Membership Report Minutes Bragging Rights NW Meet R2001 Reg Form Covered Bridges Tour John’s Infatuation Sprite Road Test Classified Ads
June Meeting
Date: June 9, 2001, 12:30 PM Program: Tour to Tenold and Karen Peterson’s home,
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then to Joe Dickey’s father’s home, then a backroads tour to John and Shirley Wilson’s. Meeting: Membership meeting at about 4PM at the Wilsons prior to dinner. Dinner: BarBQ dinner at the Wilsons including refreshments for $5 per person. See page 4 for more information....
Cover This month’s cover shot was taken by Allan Wales during our May COVERED BRIDGES Tour.
Thanks for your Help
Allan & Mary Gross, Stephanie Hellickson, Leon Hart, John Rueter, Tom Santee, John Wilson, Allan Wales, Bob Bollinger, Bill Bolton.
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The official publication of the AustinHealey Club of Oregon, Healey Northwest, is published monthly for the benefit of its members. Articles which appear in Healey Northwest express the opinions of the author and do not express the official Austin-Healey Club of Oregon position on any subject unless specifically noted. We do our best to insure accuracy, but can not be responsible for any errors or omission of fact. Contributions are welcome on any subject related to Healeys, Club members, or of general interest to the classic car hobby. Material from Healey Northwest may be reprinted in other publications, provided credit is given to the author and source and reciprocal article use permission is offered by that publication. Please address correspondence to: Healey Northwest Editor Terry Hellickson 1618 Avon Way Forest Grove, OR 97116 (503) 357-8969 e-mail: terryaviator@bigplanet.com AHCO MEMBERSHIPS Membership in the Austin-Healey Club of Oregon is available to anyone with an interest in cars bearing the Healey marque. Individuals need not own a Healey to join nor is membership restricted to any regional, national or continental boundaries. Members are encouraged to participate in all Club activities. Winter activities are normally indoor technical sessions or social events. Summer activities are normally outdoors involving tours and car events. Calendar year memberships are available in person at any meeting or by mail: $25.00 per individual or couple (add $10.00 for international mail). Checks should be made payable to AHCO and sent to the Club Membership Director. DEADLINES The Healey Northwest submittal deadline is the 20th of the preceding month. WEBSITE http://www.healey-oregon.org 4
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Editor’s note: Some information or dates may change after originally published. Check the calendar each month for current information.
June 9, 2001 Saturday, June 9th, we will meet at McDonalds in Junction City at 12:30 with the tour starting at 1PM. Turn off of I-5 at Albany on Exit 216 or 209 for a nice drive down old Hiway 99 to Junction City. We are going to repeat a visit to Tenold and Karen Peterson’s hand crafted showplace home that we visited in June of 1998. Look back at the June 1998 issue of HNW for the story of the visit. Tenold and Karen are master craftsmen in art and sculpture, and their house is a showplace for their talents. You have to see it to believe it. Tenold has a beautifully modified Jaguar XK150 Drophead and his current project is a 1940 Packard 4 door sedan that he is converting into a woody wagon. If you missed this tour three years ago try to make it this time. You won’t be sorry. If you miss the start of the tour call Tenold at 541998-2750 for directions. The second stop on the tour will be led by Joe Dickey in his newly restored Bugeye to his father’s home. His dad builds miniature V8 engines that actually start up and run on gasoline. From there we will tour back roads to the home of John and Shirley Wilson and Healey Lane Restorations. The meeting will be around 4PM followed by a Bar B Q and refreshments for $5 per person. Wilson’s address is 37141 Parsons Creek Road, Marcola, OR. If you need more information call the Wilsons at 541-933-2016. July 14, 2001 The July Meeting will be held in conjunction with the Historic Races held at Portland International Raceway on July 14 & 15. We must order tickets as a group. Each car entered costs $30 and includes admission tickets for the driver and a guest. Additional guest tickets are $20 each. See next page for more information. Let’s have a big Healey turnout!
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Other Car Events Pacific Northwest Historic Races July 6 - 8, 2001 Pacific Northwest Historic Races at Seattle International Raceway, sponsored by SOVREN. Knockoff to spoke excitement all weekend. Come see if Richard Mayor can outrun Ferraris and ‘Vettes again this year. Contact Judy Buckingham, 206-232-4644 for more information or e-mail rebjrmd@ix.netcom.com
Portland Historic Races July 13 - 15, 2001 Plan on catching the excitement, duels and grudge racing at Portland International Raceway as the SOVREN racing schedule continues. Lots of British racers, especially Healeys, will be on the track for your enjoyment. Get pre-registered and bring your Healey to the corral to get your parade lap around PIR. The July AHCO meeting will be held on Saturday after the races. Don’t miss this one. More information will be posted as it’s available. Forest Grove Concours D’Elegance July 15, 2001 The annual Forest Grove Concours D’Elegance will be held on Sunday, July 15 amongst the trees on the beautiful Pacific University campus in Forest Grove. Participants will be invited to Saturday evening festivities as well. For those with collectable vehicles for sale, a corral will be available for a small fee. Contact the Forest Grove Rotary for more details. Healey Rendezvous 2001 July 30 - August 3, 2001 Healey Rendezvous 2001 will be July 30th - August 3rd, 2001 at Riverside Resort in Grants Pass, OR, site of the Geoff Healey Memorial. This event is hosted by the Austin Healey Club of Oregon and sponsored by AHCUSA. Accommodations will be $86 plus tax with a river view or $69 without a view. It should prove to be a relaxing and enjoyable outing. Start making your plans now. Contact: Bill Bolton, 541-895-5576, email: tricarb@aol.com for more details. Full color meet and T-shirt logos, information and registration are available at the Rendezvous 2001 web page, http://www.healeyoregon.org/rendezvous2001/ Jack Daniel's Southeastern Classic XV September 14 - 16, 2001 Hosted by the Middle Tennessee Austin Healey Club and Sponsored by Jack Daniels Distillery. This event will take place in and around historic Lynchburg, TenHealey Northwest
AHCO Corral At The Historic Races The Historic Races will be held at Portland International Raceway on July 14 & 15. If you don’t have your passes by now its too late to get the weekend and car corral passes. But you can still come out either or both days and get your fill of vintage auto racing exitement at its best. And you can still prowl the car corrals and see all sorts of interesting performance and touring cars. While you’re there stop by the Healey corral and say hi!
nessee. Be prepared for all of the usual events with a few surprises. Awards banquet is a must for all who love to eat, drink, party... keep in mind who's hosting! Mark your calendars now. More details to follow at a later date. For registration information call Susan Ralph at (615) 851-7356. NW Austin Healey Meet September 21 - 23, 2001 Cascade Austin Healey Club of WA. is hosting the 16th NW Austin Healey Meet September 21-23, 2001 at the Lakeside Lodge and Suites’ Best Western - 2312 Woodin Ave. Chelan WA. 1-800-468-2781 “NW AH Meet” for special winter rates. Check out: wwwlakechelan.comwww.lakesidelodge.net -More information later on Cascade club’s website. www.cascadeahc.homestead.com/ home.html Contact Joyce Toms 360 876-8236- Lois Buhman 425-228-2742.
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President’s Message
Membership Report
by Allan Gross
by Mary Gross
June president’s message
June Birthdays
May’s outing had “Chamber of Commerce” kind of weather and the Healey tour was enjoyed by all, about 22 Healeys and 5 BJ9s. It was fun to eat, do some scenic Healey driving, site seeing and chatting at the covered bridge rest stops. I am sure most of us have a picture or two for our albums with our Healeys and a covered bridge in the background. Thanks to Norm Simpson and Larry Emerson for organizing the day. A super time was had by all.
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In reflecting back on my membership in the AHCO a number of things surface for me. First, it seems to be one of the most active and best clubs on the coast and for that matter in the US. In my role as an officer, on numerous occasions, various advertisers and other club members have made a point of mentioning this to me. The most common theme has been that the club is so active, that plans include everyone who wants to participate. All the members seem to really enjoy their cars, are helpful, and have developed many friendships over the years. ACHO is unique because of its members and their willingness to be involved. As we all know, the key to a successful club is broad and active participation. This brings me to the main theme of this message. It may seem early but it is time to begin the process of finding members to volunteer for officer’s positions for next year. The elections are held in September and the ballots will be mailed out in August. A strong club depends on old and new volunteers. I have a simple request for all members. Begin to think about people who would be good officers. If you are a past officer, seek out a member who hasn’t been an officer or hasn’t been one recently. Discuss the positions and encourage their participation. If a past officer, give consideration to running again. Remember, the offices of Membership, Activities, Editor, and Regalia can be held by couples. Please give it some thought. I wish you the very best of motoring
Cheryl Flori Michele LeFore Lorraine Rowland, Kaye Maguire Mary Gross Michael Smith, Alice Erickson Ross Hoevet Janice Hazlett Christine Prapas, Suzanne Sprague, Tim Robinson Nancy Haller Carrie Schelling, Terry Hellickson Sue Whalen Nancy Smith Marie Cowen Patrick Bigand, Teri Nienaber Debbie Hanna Emil Smith Joyce Toms Steve Giltner
Welcome to these new members. Please add the information to your directory. Jon & Janis Hoisington 18640 SW Longacre Beaverton, OR 97006 503-649-5881 Retired
Matt Louey 2902 E 25th Street Vancouver, WA 98661 360-750-4839 bugeyesurfer@home.com Cable TV AN5
Stewart and Shawn Cleave 1938 Joseph Street S Salem, OR 97302 503-371-5312 cleavefamily@home.com Engineer/Legislative Assistant Sprite Renewals: Mike Long #4 Acadia Circle Vancouver, BC V6T1P4 Canada 786-0256 BN2 (2)
Steve Parker 2535 NE 45th Avenue Portland, OR 97213 503-282-1388 Freightliner-Maint. Dept
If you know someone who hasn’t been to a meeting for a while or someone who is new to the club, why don’t you ask them to the next meeting?
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General Membership Meeting May 12, 2001 Minutes by Stephanie Hellickson The meeting was brought to order by President Alan that registration goes up June 1st from $30 to $40. He Gross at 2:55 p.m. at the La Estrellita Restaurant at the will be giving regalia a list of what has been pre ordered Santiam Golf Course in Salem, Oregon. Alan thanked so they can set their volumes. There will be two special Norm Simpson and Larry Emerson for the great cov- guests, Margo Healey and John Sprinzel. John will give ered bridge tour. It was thoroughly enjoyed by all. The a tech session from 4:00 - 5:00 after the Helgate tour on minutes of the April meeting were approved as published Tuesday and will also give a speech at the picnic on Thursday. He is very important in the development of in the May newsletter. the Sprite. Earl and Joanne have set up a great rally; it Membership, Mary Gross, reported that she is not quite is about 100 miles long and will take most of the day. It done with the membership breakdown. She also intro- will include rest stops with time to visit at some of the duced and welcomed new members Jerry and Veronica highlights along the way. The rally will be sponsored Walton who have moved to Eugene from Connecticut. by Bob Macheroni and he will also supply the awards There will be an auction also. Skip Monaco and Doug Treasurer, Gary Jackson, did not have his regular report Auburg have sent out about seventy letters to car related prepared, but reported that we had at least $24,945 in companies asking for donations. They have so far reour account. Gary will not be here for the next two ceived three responses with donated items. Members months and Bill Massey has agreed to fill in while he is are welcome to donate suitable items for the auction. Please do not just bring it to the meet. Notify Skip as to gone. what it is and if possible get it to her. It is necessary to Activities, Leon Hart, again thanked Norm and Larry be able have all items organized when we hand them for the for a most enjoyable tour and reported that June’s over to the British Columbia Club who are running the meet would be hosted by John and Shirley Wilson. We actual auction. Jim Morrison of that club will be the will meet in Junction City for a tour that will include a auctioneer. We break even with this meet at 100 people; stop at a friend’s place that builds scale model, working we are holding the auction to ensure that we do make V-8 engines. The tour will end up at John and Shirley’s some money on the meet. Bill was contacted by the place for a barbecue. All food and drinks will be pro- Southern Oregon Kart Club. They have a first class track vided. There will be a five dollar charge to cover the outside Medford that could have been made available costs. More information will be available in the next to us for an auto-cross. The cost would be $300 plus newsletter. Leon also reminded people that they need liability coverage and would need to be pre-sold at $30 to get their money into him for the Historic Races by the per car with a minimum of ten cars. The only day it was available was Friday which would require people to stay end of May. over an extra day. At this point it does not appear it will Regalia, Pat Barron, reported that they are concentrat- happen unless enough people come forward, soon , with money. ing on the regalia for Rendezvous 2001. Advertising, Tammy Auburg. Reported that she has a Bill Massey reported that there are several items that belong to the club that we perhaps did not need anycouple more checks to send to the Treasurer. more and could be added to the auction. There are some Editor, Terry Hellickson, had nothing new to report, but paint chip plaques that we don’t need now that we have a book. There is a banner from the 1989 West Coast asked for more stories. Meet and some 1989 award plaques that never got Club Coordinator, Bill Bolton reported that Rendezvous awarded. There is a 20x20 British flag cushion and a 2001 is coming together quite nicely. We have received HP scanner with software. It was moved and approved 33 registrations so far which equals about 65 people, that these items be put up for auction. It was suggested most of which are from California. He reminded people that we might try to get some autographs, like Margo, (continued on page 8...) Healey Northwest u June 2001 7
Healey Owners’ Bragging Rights During the covered bridge tour Tom Santee offered an idea for Austin Healey owners to submit entries for records in a variety of categories. As he explains, the newsletter for The Vintage Triumph Register club, called “The English Channel”, has been running a column called “Guinness Beer of Triumph Records.” Some of the categories include most operating Triumphs, longest trip in a Triumph, owner of the oldest Triumph, longest Triumph original owner, etc. Bragging rights in similar Healey related, and perhaps other, categories could be great fun to read. We could include ‘the most operating Healeys, longest restoration project, year when acquiring your first Healey, most driving competitions won in a Healey’, and so on. If you have bragging rights in a category not listed here, name it and send in your entry. Who knows, we may even keep track and show some sort of perverse recognition to the “winners” someday. “Healey Enthusiats’ Multiple Records Of Iffy Distinction”, HEMROID for short, will be strictly for fun without profit. Send in an entry. Let’s see who the real record holders are. Here is Tom Santee’s entry:
16th NORTHWEST AUSTIN HEALEY MEET BESTWESTERN LAKESIDE LODGE AND SUITES INN 2312 W. WOODIN (HIWAY 97) CHELAN WASHINGTON SEPTEMBER 21-22-23 2001 RESERVATIONS 1-800-468-2781 (Add Banquet tickets to room) www.lakesidelodge.net -lakechelan.combanjocreekfarms.com Cascade Austin Healey Club is hosting the 16th NW Austin Healey Meet in Chelan, a great venue to close our 2001 Healey Season! The fee for the Meet is 10.00 payable at the Friday evening Welcome Reception in the Banquet Room at the Inn. Reserve your rooms ASAP as they are going fast at 69.00, a special rate for our Meet and with a Continental breakfast too! Be sure you add your Banquet BBQ tickets to your Room Reservation at 27.00 plus tax each. The Banjo Creek Farm Inn is our Banquet destination after a guided tour of the area Saturday Afternoon. Western theme with entertainment so dress accordingly. Hats and Boots AOK! BYOBBeer and wine AOK!
“We’ve owned our Healey since May 1972. My first British car was a 1956 MGA two friends of mine and I bought in 1966 when I was 17. It cost me $10 but I had Saturday and Sunday in Chelan will be busy with other to buy the parts from J.C. Whitney to put the engine events we can all enjoy as well: together.” -Saturday 8:30-12:00: The Chelan Farmers Market
-Saturday and Sunday: Lake Chelan Hydrofest 11:00-4:00 Don Morse Park. Fly and Bike Festival Butte Road- south of Bestwestern-also on Hiway 150.
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We will have other self guided tour ideas also. ABFM representative, Bill Massey said that registration forms would be going out soon and people need to get their money in as soon as possible so as to make Doug’s job easier. Bill has posters if anyone can post them in their neighborhoods.
This will be a Great Weekend! RSVP to Joyce Toms stevenft@aol.com-360-8768236- Lois Buhman leb@oz.net -Jan Saxon -planebears@aol.com for Reception Planning. Thanks ! See you all there?
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HEALEY RENDEZVOUS 2001 REGISTRATION FORM Name: (Last)_________________________________(First)_____________________________ Spouse/Guest________________________________ Address: _____________________________________________________ City: ____________________________State: ______Zip: ______________ Phone: (________)________________________________ email: _____________________________________________________________ Local/National Chapter Affiliation(s): ________________________________________________________________________ Children Attending (Names/Ages): ________________________________________________________________________ ALL PERSONS MUST BE REGISTERED in order to get the special room rates $80 [river view] or $62 [inside], plus tax, made available only to HR2001 registrants. Contact Riverside Inn for room reservations: 800-334-4567. Registration fee covers one car. Additional Healeys are $15.00 each.
Vehicle(s) to be registered (number of cars in each category) Bugeye_____ Square Sprite_____ Jensen Healey_____ Modified_____ Specials_____ BN1/BN2_____100M_____BN4_____BN6_____3000MkI_____3000MkII_____BJ7_____BJ8_____ Please indicate the number of persons interested in participating in the following: Hellsgate Jetboat Excursion______; Rally______; Popular Choice _______; Concours _______; Self Guided tours _______
ACTIVITIES – PARTICIPATION FEE # TOTAL Registration – Per Person (18 & over) until 6/1: $30 x ____ = $_______ Registration – Per Person (18 & over) after 6/1: $40 x ____ = $_______ Tuesday – Hellsgate Healey Rogue River Excursion and lunch at the OK Corral (each) $39 x ____ = $_______ Thursday – Catered BBQ (each) $21 x ____ = $_______ [under 12 years] (each) $13 x ____ = $_______ Concours Entry Fee (each) $25 x ____ = $_______ (To purchase Concours Rules Packet send an additional $25 to: Walt Blanck, 3350 Oak Dr., Ingelside, IL 60041— Phone 847-546-0141) If you would like to help pay for Margot Healey's travel expenses include $10 or so. $_______ REGALIA (sizes from S to XXL) Knit Golf shirt w/Rendezvous Logo: White _____ Ivory _____ Size ____ $33 ________ T-shirt w/silk screened Rendezvous scenery design Size ____ $15 ________ Healey Rendezvous Logo Patch $ 5 ________ (Other Rendezvous items available at the Regalia room) Total U.S. $ ____________ Check enclosed payable to: AHCO – Healey Rendezvous 2001 or: ____MasterCard ____Visa Acct. # ___________________________________________________ Expiration Date:______________ Authorized Signature: _______________________________________ Date: _____/____/2001 SEND TO: Pat Bolton, 82923 Bear Creek Rd., Creswell, OR 97426. Phone: 541-895-5576. Email: healeycat@aol.com or tricarb@aol.com ($20 will be retained for cancellation prior to 6/30/01 – No refunds after 6/30/01) Healey Northwest
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COVERED BRIDGE TOUR SATURDAY, MAY 12, 2001 By Bob Bollinger It was a beautiful day for a Healey tour, sunny skies we get everyone in gear 20 to 30 minutes after the start with temperatures in the low 70’s all day. The early time. However, Larry and Norm got 22 Healey’s and a birds met at Denny’s in Salem for breakfast while the few BJ9’s rolling right at 10:30 leaving our newest memrest of us showed up shortly after 10 O’clock. Normally bers Jerry and Veronika Walton behind searching for a gas station. Fortunately, they had the tour instructions and caught up with us a short time later. Our first stop was at the home of Gene and Edie Tipsword’s house. Gene is an artist who creates and sculptures by welding dissimilar metals. He has also restored over 43 Austin Healeys and Jaguars. He was in the final stages of a Florida Green Healey. It appears he painted the barn with the left over paint. Or maybe the barn came first and the Healey was painted with green exterior latex. Who knows? Both Healey and barn looked great. Our next stop was just after passing through Gilkey covered bridge. Pictures were taken of the bridge and a frisky horse and we were soon on our way again toward Scio and the Homestyle Family Restaurant for a cinnamon roll and coffee. From there we preceded to the Larwood covered bridge, which crosses the Crabtree
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Creek. Here we found several families enjoying the serenity of Larwood Wayside Park. Serene at least until 50 Healey nuts showed up. We minded our manners, took a few more pictures and were on our way. After three more covered bridges and some beautiful countryside we ended the tour at La Estrellita Restaurant adjacent to the Santiam Golf Club in Stayton where we held our meeting and enjoyed some good Mexican food. Thanks again Larry, Marie and Norm for a great tour.
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John and His HealeysAn Infatuation Story by John Rueter Some time in the early fifties my wife and I were at a church seminar in Tacoma where one of the other attendees had a new, silver-blue Austin Healey 100-4. I attained an instant hate for him, in spite of the church credo. Then he smiled, adjusted his fine leather gloves and spoke of how his Healey would cruise all day at 100 miles an hour, and I hated him even more, in spite of the church credo. Betty said, “John would like one of those.” And I hated him more, in spite of the church credo.
down its center. This car had a better transmission and seemed to go quite a bit better. I toured the same areas. Leave Sunday evening after the kids were in bed and drive to Pendleton, arriving at midnight. On to Ontario in the morning. Sometimes I would come home on Saturday and stop for a quick fishing trip to East Lake as I did.
Then there were three Porsches in 18 years and 450,000 miles. The last Porsche was lost to a gal in a chevy van Several years later we moved to Portland as part of earn- who wanted the same piece of road as I did - and took it. ing a living. We had a 1953 green Ford two-door wagon Both cars were lost. The insurance settlement eventuthat I swore was the last Ford I would ever buy. Then ally purchased my third 100-4. Red, mellow in sound, we bought a Plymouth station wagon, the kind with the but very unsound as a car. big fins, and from front to back was a trip. Well, two station wagons was a little too much so I went shopping We moved to Portland again and brought the 100-4 with over on Sandy Boulevard for a VW that had been adver- us. Our friend Tom Monaco suggested a new set of tyres tised in the Oregonian. The VW did not impress me so as well as practically a new side to replace the bondo I headed past Rambo Motors on the way home and there and aluminum foil out of which the right side seemed to was a silver-blue 100-4! There was enough in the Ford be built. The car ran well and I took off to Indepenwagon to make the down payment and I had some ex- dence to a Healey meeting at the Fox’s. On the way pense checks I had not cashed, so I had the 100-4! This home, I had just exited at Exit 290 when I was covered car took me all over the state of Oregon, into Idaho and with steam and the engine quit! Dead! A hole had broto the Columbia basin in Washington in search of people ken through the top of one cylinder and dumped the who wished to freeze vegetables on the equipment I sold. whole liquid coolant charge into the crank case, and some I had the car serviced at The Auto Shop out on Canyon even out the tail pipe. A good Samaritan with a cell phone had AAA there in a moment and friend Bill Bolton Road near West Slope. gave me three heads to have magnafluxed to keep the It was a scenario like this…A)Tune the car and drive to best and return the others. I put on the head and away I Medford for the week. B)Stay home for two or three went again. For some reason I sold the car to a Nike weeks to try to figure out what I did in Medford. C)Head person who drove it to work daily. He sold it again to for Pendleton and Weston for a week then D)have the one of our members in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is car readjusted for a week while I stayed in Portland and still there, I think. It has been repainted black and red, tended to local business. I really don’t know how many new wheels, new crank and all that. And, a best of show miles I put on that car, nor how many times I took it out at Las Cruces! to The Auto Shop. “Why did you buy a convertible in Oregon?” someone asked. “So if the sun comes out I Tom Monaco said he had the car for me, so I said, “Sure, but it has to be running.” – and it has – and we have put will be there!” I answered. about 9000 miles on it and have enjoyed it and the Healey After many miles the early model 100-4 was exchanged club ever since. Thank you. Now, if I can get the overfor a dark blue ’56 model with a double white stripe drive working again I’ll like it even more.
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(continued from page 5) Maryhill Hill Climb September 29 - 30, 2001 The Maryhill Hill Climb will be run again this year on the historic Maryhill Loops Road. This event offers lots of good racing thrills and chills. A classic car show is held at the Maryhill museum on Saturday and actual racing is on Sunday. This is a fun event. Plan on spending the weedend. More details to follow. OPENROADS 2002 June 23 - 28, 2002 The OpenRoads 2002 Healey International will be hosted by the Golden Gate Austin-Healey Club. It runs from Sunday June 23, 2002 to Friday June 28, 2002 at the Horizon Inn and Casino, Stateline, Nevada on the South Shore of Lake Tahoe. The meet celebrates the 50th anniversary of the first Austin-Healey, the 100, and the popularity and longevity of all Austin-Healeys, AustinHealey Sprites and Jensen-Healeys, as well as all Healeys built prior to 1952. The low registration fee makes 2002 Lake Tahoe Healey International the perfect driving vacation. Registration is scheduled to begin July 1, 2001. For more information contact John Trifari, OpenRoads 2002, phone 408-541-9608, FAX 408-541-9320, cellphone 408-373-6479 or e-mail john4@home.com
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Classified Ads Classified Ads are free to all paid up members of AHCO, the Austin-Healey Owners Association of BC and the Cascade Austin Healey Club, and $2.00 each to nonmembers. These rates do not apply to commercial ads. Ads normally run three issues unless renewed by the advertiser. O=AHCO, C=Cascade, B=BC. Commercial Ad Rates: Monthly payment: Full page: $30, 1/2 page: $18, 1/4 page: $10, 1/8 page: $6, Business Card: $4. Inside cover (f or b): Full page: $35, 1/2 page: $21, Back cover, 1/2 page: $24. Annual payment in advance w/monthly appearance: Full page: $300, 1/2 page: $180, 1/4 page $100, 1/8 page $60, business card: $40. Inside cover (f or b), full page: $350, 1/2 page: $210. Back cover, 1/2 page: $240. Non-member business classifieds: $5 per month per six lines. Commercial display ads will be rotated between various positions. (Max. sizes: Full: 7.5” x 10”, Half: 7.5” x 5”, Quater: 3.5” x 5”, Eighth: 2-1/8” x 5”, Bus. Card: 2’ x 3.5”.)
1959 AH Bug Eye Sprite. Original, very complete car 1961 Austin Healey Sprite MkI (square body). Re- with original 948cc engine. Needs complete restoracently stripped and repainted. Very clean. 1275cc MG tion. Dean Willoughby (503) 286-4042. (O-12) motor with only 1,000 miles (All machine work done by Bearing Services in Portland - very tight). Very quick 63 Sprite (not Bug-Eye), great condition. Has both tops. and runs like a charm. Upgrades include Weber Has 1277 engine, it and the running gear are in excelDCOE45, Twin Point Mallory distributor, Header, elec- lent condition as are the tires. Body is in good conditric fuel pump, wire harness, carpet and panel kits, alu- tion. Has been garaged. Drives very well. May be interminum valve cover and mini-lite mags. Still has smooth ested in a trade. $4000 or best offer. Contact Peter Shoecase transmission and no brake upgrade. Seats need to maker in the evenings at 294-1453. (N-7) be refinished. Comes with original 948cc block, origiParts for Sale nal rims and chrome hub caps, side curtains and top erector set - no top though. Does not include front or back Aftermarket Hardtop for the 63 and later big Healey. bumpers. $3,500 OBO. Call evenings before 9:00pm Fiberglass top with molded in headliner. Very good condition but needs new weatherstripping,. WILL NOT 503-589-4337. Chassis #HAN6L18193. (6-01) SHIP. Asking $300. Located in Salem, OR. Call 5031964 Austin Healey Sprite MkII (square body). Daily 390-5142 evenings or 503-304-4676 days or e-mail driver, 1048cc motor with only 2,500 miles. Runs great. jonrat10@msn.com. John. (5-01) Car is very stock with no mods. Seats need to be refinished. Comes with carpet kit (still in the box), side cur- Bugeye & Later Sprite Parts for sale as a package deal. tains, top erector set and top. Great mechanical shape - Two Bugeyes parted out - - no chassis - - include steel just needs some TLC and cleaning. $2,500 OBO. Call bonnet, doors (3), seats, windshield frame, one engine evenings before 9:00pm 503-589-4337. Chassis apart, heater, starters (2), generator, transmissions (2), rear axles (2), front suspension, gages (5), brake drums #HAN7L29979. (6-01) (8), winged steering wheels (3), columns (2), 1/4 ellip1956 100 BN2. Austin Healey 100, 4speed 4cylinder, tic rear springs (4), and 6 boxes more. MkIII & IV parts $15995 or offer. Call Tom or Susan at 541-344-7504 or include trunk lids (2), hood, grilles (3), fuel pump, disc wheels, rear axles (2), carbs and more. Kent Lambert 541-465-1832, or email Raugraham@aol.com (6-01) (541) 386-2310 Hood River, OR. JKL531@aol.com. 1965 AH Sprite. Would rather not part it out. $800.00 O.B.O. J.R. White (480) 497-4872 Mesa, AZ. (5-01) Bugeye Sprite Parts for Sale: 200.00 takes it all! Complete Bugeye Rearend with brakes, wire wheel splines/ 1959 BN4 100-6. Restored in 1984. 3rd place con- knockoffs-brakes and drums -attached springs-shocks course in Monterey, 1985; 2nd place concourse at Whis- and struts- alternator- bonnet prop-rod-misc. nuts and tler, 1986. Healey blue. Disk wheels. $17,500. Larry bolts etc. Steve Toms stevenft@aol.com 360 876-8236 Dale (509) 946 2212. e mail: LDaleBT7@aol.com Austin Healey Engines 1969 AH Sprite. Silver with black interior and top. 29D motor fits MkI 3000s, good runner $800. 29F motor New top, seats like new, padded interior panels, drives fits BJ7 MkII, needs to be rebuilt, $400. 29K motor fits great and very dependable. A very straight body. $3,500. BJ8 MkIII, needs to be rebuilt, $600. Also have nonExtra parts also available - Sprite oil pan, transmission, overdrive side shift transmission with excellent gears, $350. Call John Wilson, 541-933-2016, Marcola, OR taillights, Misc. Gene Lambert (503) 472-9139. Healey Northwest u(Continued on page 18) June 2001 17
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Classified Ads Continued Miscellaneous Healey Parts 3 original (vg condition) AH hubcaps with Flying A. One original (vg condition) nose plate with AH in script. One rear deck 100-6 lighting chrome 16’ Car Hauler. Tandem heavy duty axles, new tires plate. Jim Nichols 818 766-6133, Los Angeles. (2-01) w/spare, winch and ramps. Asking $1850. Call 360573-3986. (5-01) AH 100-4 Westlake cyl. head. TESTED. $800. Mike Long 604-786-0256 (cell) (2-01) 18’ Enclosed Car Trailer. Tandem axle, rear door ramp. Very good condition, spare tire. Asking $3800. Call AH 100 parts: Top frame $250, windshield stanchion 360-573-3986. (5-01) and foot $25 each. Tom Monaco, 503-245-0174; FAX 503-452-9953 ; e-mail: tomsimport@ipinc.net Wanted: Please help me find this book...Austin Healey 100 Super Profile, by John Wheatley. Please contact BJ7/8 windshield frame $200, top frame $200. Tom Jerry Klinger with any information you may have. My Monaco, 503-245-0174; FAX 503-452-9953 ; e-mail: phone number is 503-665-8330, or my mailing address tomsimport@ipinc.net is 1027 NW 1st, Gresham, OR, 97030. Heavy Duty Poly Front Suspension Bushings for all Austin Healeys - big and small. Correctly done in black. Competitively priced. Tom Monaco (503) 245-0174. Heavy Duty Brake Shoes for all Austin Healey models. Impervious to all oils and fluids. Experience 25% better stopping power - cheap at any price. These can save your nose! Tom Monaco (503) 245-0174. Lightened flywheels for big Healey models. They really make a big performance difference. You need one if you want your Healey to perform better in the corners and on the acceleration profile. Only the material not being used is removed. BN1 - BJ7 $120 plus a $40 core charge. BJ8 $140 plus a $60 core charge. Packing and shipping is extra. Bill Bolton (541) 895-5576. New Side Curtain Pouches made of felt lined black vinyl from original pattern. $50 ea. John Wilson (541) 933-2016 Hardtop windows for BN6/BT7/BN7. These windows are specifically manufactured of the treated poly-carbonate material used by the Indy race cars. They don’t fog or scratch like the currently advertised ones do! Fit it and forget it! You won’t need to replace it for years. $260 plus packing & shipping. Bill Bolton (541) 8955576. 18
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