Hi all,
I’ve been writing a blog on my 2500 project(s) in case anyone fancies a look 🙂
https://triumph2500blog.wordpress.com/
I’m also on the lookout for some red vinyl interior parts – have placed an ad in the wanted section.
Cheers,
Russell
And now the brake rotors, calipers, and pads have been completed . . .
Sub frame prepped and assembled . . .
. . . and installed!
Front suspension now complete . . .
Now for the brakes and brake lines . . .
SOCIAL SNAPSHOT
Thanks to those people who organised runs in July and August. Unfortunately the mid week run in August was not well attended, which could have been due to the weather but thanks to Graham & Gwyn Jones for organising.
The August run to Gawler organised by Bill & Margie saw about 15 people enjoy lunch at Vadoulis’ Nursery. The weather was good and it was a very pleasant run through the hills. Thanks to the organisers.
The All Triumph Rally (Observation Run) is on Sunday 23rd September and we would love to see a good number of people come along. Rory & Sue (being last year’s winners) are setting the route and questions, and there is a club sponsored BBQ at the destination. See advert for details.
The Day of Triumph this year is being held on Saturday 20th October in conjunction with the TR Register National Meeting. It is being held at Wigley Reserve in Glenelg, let’s have a good showing of club cars at this event.
We are looking for someone to put their hand up to organise a run in November so if you have an idea of somewhere to go, could be an early morning run, lunch time run or even an afternoon run, please contact Peggy or Sue if you can help out.
This year the Christmas Dinner is on Saturday 1st December at the Royal Adelaide Golf Club and will be our 10th year at this venue. Once again it is a 3 course menu with share platters to the table for entree, a choice of main course, and a dessert. The cost for members is only $45 and $60 for non members, which is excellent value.
Cheers Peggy-Sue
President’s Report – August 2018
This report is on top of the final meeting for the year and the AGM information presented. I would also like to present a short discussion on the way forward for our ability to communicate to all members.
We do have a large membership and naturally there are numbers of silent members who are happy just to be involved from a distance and get information Via Electronic TRak or the Bi-monthly hard copy TRak magazine. That’s fine too, the more members the better. However we need to communicate with everyone the best way we can.
As the outgoing President at this year’s AGM (my first in this position) it was interesting again to see who would nominate to help with the running. We all discussed the possibilities at the prior month’s Executive meeting and all agreed to still nominate, but would happy to step aside if someone else wanted a go. As you will see from the report, we now have NO Hard copy Editorial TRak. Communication to all members for the foreseeable future will be electronic via the website or possibly Electronic TRak for a few months.
Our outgoing editors have agreed, after the meeting, to sit in the background and support the electronic TRak for now. I sat with them last night and we talked about the effort that is needed to produce both Electronic and hard copy.
Interestingly they were contacted by interstate editors who are experiencing similar issues with the hard copy version with trying to get content to include. They have suggested that we share common interests and possibly support each other to get a worthwhile editorial out to the members and also share Magazines. There was discussion between the groups previously about trying this, with little support but no take up. Not sure what the issues were back then but all it really takes is for the states to have people willing to put in the effort.
I raised the question: Would it be possible to only produce two major TRak magazines each year that cover up to, and including 1) The annual weekender (This always has a good turn out and things to share.) 2) around Xmas with the TSOA display day and yearly Nationals to edit and report on. We think that if someone is willing, this would eliminate the pressure every second month and for those other times, just have Electronic. We would also consider Mail outs or block e-mail direct where more communication is needed. This function is simple.
I sat through a bit of an education on what it takes to generate a magazine and it does take time. For that reason, I understand that it would be the dedicated few willing to take time form our busy lives to do the work and also a bit of knowledge with Microsoft Publisher. The clubs Lap top is set up for this.
I do see it, that if there is enough support from the membership and/ or interstate and the draft document is there, it’s easier to compile but still needs an understanding of the way it’s built. More about the cars and interclub relationships with less loose content may be more desirable to most. Content could be added as we go and at the right time not just because we need to, “send it to publish.” and add content just to have a TRak. This seems to be the constant struggle.
We also have a need to support the small sponsorship we have in the way of advertising and should the Mag completely fall over we are not sure if these companies would still be happy to support us if we were purely electronic.
SO THERE WE HAVE IT! – We are, for now, a club that will communicate by an electronic system so please have a think and let me know if you would like to sit and discuss taking on this important role for the club.
We did have a good result with the other unknown. As reported, Natalie has done a great job with looking after all of our membership details and providing anyone, with a need, the right information. This also supports our club Registration inspectors as these both go hand in hand and assists us all with the historic component legally. As stated in the minutes Graham Dean has kindly stepped in and will take over this important role for us. Please support Graham during his time learning the business.
I will also be suggesting that The Club Membership Secretary and Registration Inspector positions be elevated to Executive Committee level as they are 2 positions that form one of the main bases to the club’s running. To have those people present at the committee meeting would be an asset to discussion as they form a major part of the budget also.
Kind regards
Ian Rigby
President
PS: Don’t overlook the Christmas dinner this year it’s our 10th year at the Golf Club and they have always put on a great dinner!
Heads Up Everyone!
From now on, any advert that has been on our website for two years or more will be deleted unless I hear from the advertiser that they want the ad to remain.
There seem to be a lot of stale ads that people have forgotten about – so no more! Let’s keep the TSOA Classifieds up to date.
This new arrangement will apply from 30th September, so if you are affected and want your ad to remain, let me know.
Otherwise, it’s goodbye out of date advert!
And remember, Everything is For Sale, and Everything is Negotiable . . .
Roger, Website Manager
AGM:
President’s closing remarks . . .
Thanks again to all the members supporting me over the past 12 months.
It’s been an interesting year.
This year we need to recognise people that have been long standing support and those that have spent time working to give the club the information needed to function as a club.
This Year –
The President’s award goes to Natalie Farrell for many years of support with the club membership. Even though her position will not be taken up again she will remain as a support until someone takes over for her.
The Vice President’s award goes to Dean and Marg Bogisch for their contribution to the Trak.
The meeting was handed over to Bill Berlemon and Roger Lange
All positions were stated as open anyone can nominate.
TSOA TREASURER’S REPORT 2017/18
I present the as yet unaudited financial accounts for the 2017/18 year. My apologies for missing the AGM and not being able to present my report in person.
Clearly we have had a less than profitable year, however this is due mainly (in fact almost solely) to the decision to offer a $10 discount on subscription fees for those who paid prior to 30th June last year. This decision was made by the club executive due to our much better than expected financial position after the 2016 Nationals, and the change in subs due date to the 30thJune.
A couple of notable issues in comparing 2017/18 with the previous financial year include the boost we got last year from the Nationals, particularly with regalia sales which are much lower this year, and extra money spent on trophies and motorsport sponsorship of our team at Wakefield Park in this financial year. We had to buy more logbooks than last year due in part to the change to the Historic scheme, and venue rent increased (and has again this year). We have lost some Trak advertising with two long-term advertisers retiring and also write-off of previously accrued income from this source from last year as a result. We also paid for the lodgement of the new constitution with OCBR this year (including in Accounting, as there was no other more appropriate existing category) and a full year of MYOB Essentials monthly fee. Depreciation is up due to our purchase of the new display marquee. On the positive side, Bill and Margie brought in the Weekender at well below budget, and we had lower Trak expenses this year. We also saved on DOT hire at Semaphore as compared to last year at Glenelg.
Overall, whilst we had a significant trading loss for the year, this was in line with budget. The increase in subs should see the 2018/19 net position close to break even. Whilst membership numbers remain high, we are an aging club and retirement numbers are generally exceeding new memberships each year, with 27 members not renewing in 2018/19. Luckily we have a very healthy bank balance and have plenty in reserve to cover unforeseen circumstances. My thanks go to the club and executive, particularly President Ian and Secretary Duane for their support during the year. Special thanks also to membership secretary Natalie Farrell, who I work with closely throughout the year, and who does an absolutely fantastic job. Without Natalie’s diligence and perseverance in collecting subs and accounting for every dollar with great accuracy, the role of TSOA Treasurer would be a very onerous one.
Alex Smithson
TSOA Treasurer
August 2018
Elected Committee for 2018 to 2019
President: Ian Rigby
Vice President: David Stephens
Secretary: Duane Kaak
Treasurer: Alex Smithson
Competition Secretary: Neil Martin.
Magazine Editors: No take up Dean and Marg called the next day and offered to do the next electronic only.
Social Secretary: Sue Gibson and Peggy Argent
Appointed Representatives:
Membership Secretary: Natalie is in Caretaker mode.
DisTRibution Manager: Not required until someone takes on TRAK
Historical Vehicle Registration: Kevin Foster
Assist Hist. Vehicle Reg: Colin White
Assist Hist. Vehicle Reg: Stuart Ghent
TSOA Library: Greg Page
Clothing & Regalia: Sue Smithson
Concours & Pride of Ownership: Ian Rigby
Advertising: Arrand Ellery
Meeting Display: Duane Kaak
All British Delegate: Geoff Ellis
Club Historian: Vacant
Web Site Manager: Roger Lange
Marque Representatives would be as currently displayed on the Web
TSOA GENERAL MEETING & AGM 21stth August 2018
Meeting Opened at 8:05pm
12.1 There is an interest from an external provider to make Tin Plate signs for the club.
Information and contacts will be presented soon.
4 raffle prizes.
First Ian Rigby
Second: Graham Dean
Third: Sue Argent:
Fourth: Bill Galler
Meeting Closed: 8:30 pm 15 minute break to get ready for the AGM.
The first British sports car with petrol injection was a new 6 cylinder 2.5 litre engine. A big rise in size and power. Top speed 125mph (UK Spec 0-50 6.5 seconds Standing ¼ mile 16.5 seconds).
In October 1967 British Leyland, in order to keep up with the increasing power upgrades of the Austin Healy, the MG’s were still on the 1500 BMC Motors although there were rumours of a 6 cylinder version maybe in the pipeline!! By now the TR4A was getting somewhat antiquated. British Leyland needed an interim model with a 15 month (at most) production run. The new 6 cylinder motor, derived from the existing 2000cc motor developed 90 BHP, and, by increasing the stroke, achieved 125BHP.
To increase the power and for the first time in a production sports car Lucas Mechanical fuel injection was installed which caused a lot of chagrin amongst mechanics not used to this system.
A total build of 2947 cars over a 15 month period between 1967 and 1968, chassis numbers CPI-CP3096. As the American market would not allow the TR5 with fuel injection, British Leyland detoxed the motor with twin carbies and called them TR250. 8484 built between August 1967 and September 1968, chassis numbers CDI-CD8594.
My car is CD686. All my numbers still match although the car has had two restorations and, according to Vin Anderson, was the first TR5 in Australia. It was flown in for car shows. If not the first in Australia, it was the first in South Australia.
Overview.
A new six cyclinder Triumph TR arrived in 1967, the TR5. The TR 5 engine was a larger version of the unit used in the 2000 Saloon range and measured 2498cc and produced 150 bhp. Wheelbase 2240 mm (7ft 4in), length 3908 mm (12ft 9.625in), width 1470 mm (4ft 10in) and height 1170 mm (3ft 10in).
Another all new feature on the TR5 was the use of a Lucas Fuel Injection system, a first for a British sports car.
Externally the TR5 looked much the same as he TR4A and optional extras were carried over for buyers to choose from. The TR5 sold in small numbers until the arrival of the TR6 in 1968.
The Triumph TR5 was built for a 15 month period between 1967 and 1968 by the Triumph Motor Company in the United Kingdom, during which time approximately 2,947 cars were built.
The main differences to the TR4A were under the Giovanni Michelotti designed bonnet, and the most significant of these was the engine and a hot cam. The TR5 boasted a 2.5 litre straight six fuel injected engine developing around 150 bhp (110 kW) and produced performance equal to many 1990’s sport sedans. The engine was carried forward to the TR6. At the time, fuel injection (or petrol injection as it was sometimes called back then) was uncommon in road cars. So much so that Triumph claimed in their sales brochure that it was the “First British production sports car with petrol injection”. This engine could propel the TR5 from 0 to 60 mph in just 8.1 seconds and on to a top speed of 125 mph (201 km/h).
The TR5 came equipped with front disc brakes, independent rear suspension, rack and pinion steering and a four speed gearbox. The available optional extras included overdrive, wire wheels and a hard top with detachable roof panel and a small removable frame with vinyl cover – known as the ‘Surrey Top’. In 1968, the basic price of the TR5 in the UK was 1,260 pounds including taxes, with extras, wire wheels (38 pounds), overdrive (60 pounds) and a tonneau cover (13 pounds).
The TR5 was produced in small numbers when compared with the later TR6, with just 2,947 units produced in 1967/8 – the first car being assembled on 29th August 1967 and the last made on 19th September 1968. In a similar period 8,484 TR250’s were built for the US market. Only 1,161 TR5’s were produced for the UK market, with the remainder being LHD TR5’s and going to France, Belgium and Germany amongst others.
The TR5 was available in the following colours;
Signal Red, White, Jasmine Yellow, Wedgwood Blue, Royal Blue and Valencia Blue.
The TR5 was virtually identical to the TR250, built during the same period for the North Amercian market. Due to price pressures and emission regulations the TR250 was fitted with twin Zenith-Stromberg carburettors rather than the Lucas fuel injection system, and took 10.6 seconds to get to 60 mph (97 km/h).
Jeremy Clarkson labelled the TR5 as “the best TR ever” and named it #74 on his list of Top 100 cars.
