2001 april healey northwest

Austin-Healey Club of Oregon April 2001

2 Healey Northwest u April 2001

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President:Allan Gross8217 NE 71st. StreetVancouver, WA 98662(360) [email protected]

Austin-Healey Club of Oregon2001 Officers

Vice President:Bill Massey1628 NE Knott St.Portland, OR 97212(503) [email protected]

Secretary:Stephanie Hellickson1618 Avon WayForest Grove, OR 97116(503) [email protected]

Treasurer:Gary Jackson3118 Northridge WayEugene, OR 97408(541) [email protected]

Membership:Mary Gross8217 NE 71st. StreetVancouver, WA 98662(360) [email protected]

Activities:Leon Hart3085 SW 107th Ave.Portland, OR 97225(503) 292-6510

Club Cordinator:Bill Bolton82923 Bear Creek RoadCreswell, OR 97426(541) 895-5576FAX (541) [email protected]

Editor:Terry Hellickson1618 Avon WayForest Grove, OR 97116(503) [email protected]

Regalia:Pat Barron &Shirley Wilson7229 SW Shady Ct.Portland, OR 97223(503) [email protected]

Club Address:A-H Club of Oregon82923 Bear Creek RoadCreswell, OR 97426

Advertising Mgr.:Tamara Auburg7215 NE 61st Ave.Vancouver, WA 98661(360) [email protected]

Librarian:Doug Auburg7215 NE 61st AvenueVancouver, WA 98661(360) 694-7769FAX (360) [email protected]

Contents: April Meeting

Thanks for your Help

Date: April 14, 2001, 10:30 AMProgram: Clark County, WA tour.Meeting: Membership meeting will follow lunchat the restaurant.Dinner: Late lunch at Heller’s Restaurant .See page 4 for more information....

Club Activities 4Other Car Events 5President’s Message 6Membership Report 6Minutes 7Tech Sessions 8R2001 Reg Form 10Healey Hearbreak 11Ignition 12Northwest Meet 13Classified Ads 17

Allan & Mary Gross, Stephanie Hellickson, Leon Hart, Mark Schnieder, Bill Bolton, Walt Harrison, Jerry Klinger.

CoverThis month’s cover shot was taken by MarkSchnieder of his pride and joy in some idyllic lo-cation.

Club Web Site: http://www.healey-oregon.org


Healey Northwest© 2000 AHCO

The official publication of the Austin-Healey Club of Oregon, Healey Northwest,is published monthly for the benefit of itsmembers. Articles which appear in HealeyNorthwest express the opinions of the authorand do not express the official Austin-HealeyClub of Oregon position on any subjectunless specifically noted. We do our best toinsure accuracy, but can not be responsible forany errors or omission of fact. Contributionsare welcome on any subject related toHealeys, Club members, or of general interestto the classic car hobby. Material from HealeyNorthwest may be reprinted in other publica-tions, provided credit is given to the authorand source and reciprocal article use permis-sion is offered by that publication. Pleaseaddress correspondence to: Healey Northwest Editor

Terry Hellickson1618 Avon Way

Forest Grove, OR 97116(503) 357-8969

e-mail: [email protected] MEMBERSHIPS

Membership in the Austin-HealeyClub of Oregon is available to anyone withan interest in cars bearing the Healey marque.Individuals need not own a Healey to join noris membership restricted to any regional,national or continental boundaries.

Members are encouraged to partici-pate in all Club activities. Winter activitiesare normally indoor technical sessions orsocial events. Summer activities are normallyoutdoors involving tours and car events.

Calendar year memberships areavailable in person at any meeting or by mail:$25.00 per individual or couple (add $10.00for international mail). Checks should bemade payable to AHCO and sent to the ClubMembership Director.

DEADLINESThe Healey Northwest submittal deadline

is the 20th of the preceding month.

AHCO Activities Calendarby Leon Hart

Editor’s note: Some information or dates may changeafter originally published. Check the calendar each monthfor current information.

April 14, 2001 10:30AM

Ladies & Gentlemen…..Start You Engines !!!!

For the April meeting Kim and Missie Young have orga-nized a tour in Clark County, Washington. We will meetat the 1st Independent Bank parking lot near the ClarkCounty Fairgrounds off of I-5 at Exit 9. We will be leav-ing at 11:00 A.M. … so arrive early to get informationand a map of our tour. If you miss us at 11:00 you cancatch up at our first stop. We will turn left out of theBank parking on Delfel Rd. Turn right on NW 179th,go under the Freeway to N.E. 10th. Turn left, go 3 milesnorth, then turn left to the Allen Sherman House @ 23100N.E. 10th. We will stop here to enjoy a guided tour ofthe Antique Steam Engine Museum. We will then pro-ceed on the tour that will take us on the back roads wherewe will have plenty of places to stop. We will take inthe scenery along the Lewis River, through areas aroundLaCenter, and eventually along the Washougal River. Wewill finally end up in Camas and follow SR 14 toWashougal for a late lunch at Heller’s Restaurant @1834 ’E’ St. Washougal, Wa. Ph. No. 360-835-2488.(The menu has many reasonably priced menu selectionsincluding hot sandwiches, hamburgers, and salads). Themembership meeting will follow lunch at the restaurant.

Directions to 1st Independent Bank: Take I–5 to Exit9. Turn west at the stoplight to Delfel Rd.; turn left.Turn right to the Bank parking lot.

Preceding the tour there will be an Executive BoardMeeting at Allan & Mary Gross’s house at 9:30 A.M.Off I-205 take the NE 83rd St Exit, turn west to AndresenRd; turn left to NE 78th St, turn left. Go to NE Mead-ows Dr and turn right. Go to NE 71st St and turn right to8217 NE 71st St, Vancouver, WA. Phone 360-254-4527.

This will be a really great outing… but if you can’t makethis meeting plan on attending the May tour and meet-ing. Larry Emerson & Norm Simpson have organized aCovered Bridge Tour in Oregon starting in Salem andfinishing in the Albany area.


Other Car Events

2001 AutoJumbleApril 29, 2001 7AM to 3PM

The 5th annual All British Swap Meet will be held on the last Sunday of April, 2001. This event is inexpensive forexhibitors and free for buyers (not your purchases, just admission). The focus is on British car stuff. As before,the location is in the Montgomery Park parking structure for shelter in case of rain (what? in Oregon in April?c’mon!). Set the day aside for stocking up on parts and paraphernalia for or about your Healey. To get there fromI-5 take I-405 to Route 30 - St. Helens - NW Industrial Area exit. Follow signs to Vaughn St., turn right on NW27th. Enter parking lot from 27th. If you need more info contact Tim Foren at 503-287-2024.

2001 Portland Swap MeetMay 4 - 6, 2001

The 37th annual (almost) “Always In April” Portland Swap Meet will be held Friday through Sunday, May 4, 5 and6, 2001. The dates are in May this year due to the new building at the Expo Center not being ready in time. Butall the same attractions will be there. Best of all, the dates don’t conflict with a Healey Club meeting this year.Hours are 7AM to 6PM Friday and Saturday, 8AM to 1PM on Sunday. Admission is $5 per day Friday andSaturday, $3 on Sunday. The place is the Expo Center at 2060 N. Marine Drive, Portland, Oregon. Come on outand find everything you haven’t been looking for!

VRC of BC Historic RacesMay 26 - 27, 2001

Vintage racing in British Columbia. Races to be held at Mission, BC Canada. Contact Judy Buckingham, SOVREN,at 206-232-4644 for more information or e-mail [email protected]

Pacific Northwest Historic RacesJuly 6 - 8, 2001

Pacific Northwest Historic Races at Seattle International Raceway, sponsored by SOVREN. Knockoff to spokeexcitement 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 [email protected]

Portland Historic RacesJuly 13 - 15, 2001

Plan on catching the excitement, duels and grudge racing at Portland International Raceway as the SOVRENracing schedule continues. Lots of British racers, especially Healeys, will be on the track for your enjoyment. Getpre-registered and bring your Healey to the corral to get your parade lap around PIR. The July AHCO meeting willbe held on Saturday after the races. Don’t miss this one. More information will be posted as it’s available.

Forest Grove Concours D’EleganceJuly 15, 2001

The annual Forest Grove Concours D’Elegance will be held on Sunday, July 15 amongst the trees on the beautifulPacific University campus in Forest Grove. Participants will be invited to Saturday evening festivities as well. Forthose with collectable vehicles for sale, a corral will be available for a small fee. Contact the Forest Grove Rotaryfor more details.

Healey Rendezvous 2001July 30 - August 3, 2001

Healey Rendezvous 2001 will be July 30th - August 3rd, 2001 at Riverside Resort in Grants Pass, OR, site of theGeoff 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 andenjoyable outing. Start making your plans now. Contact: Bill Bolton, 541-895-5576, email: [email protected] formore details. Full color meet and T-shirt logos, information and registration are available at the Rendezvous 2001web page, http://www.healey-oregon.org/rendezvous2001/

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President’s Messageby Allan Gross

Membership Reportby Mary Gross

It was neat to see more of us drive our Healey’s tothe last monthly meeting. The weather was far fromideal but it seems we are all eager to get out and drive.Mary and I experienced a little dampness with our topdown. She asked me why are we doing this? We don’teven get points any more!

The tech session at the March meeting was great.It was both informative and held everyone’s interest. Itwas presented in a fun and understandable fashion.Thanks to Richard and Tom and we all really enjoyedthe personal tidbits you both added. A special thanks toBritish Auto Works as our hosts and for their year roundsupport of our club.

After what I am sure were numerous phone callsand some anxious moments by Leon, the activity calen-dar for the year is just about finalized. It looks to be afun year with some new hosts (thanks very much) andevents spread out to occur up and down the I-5 corridor.Super job Leon and thanks from all of us.

Speaking of activities, don’t wait too long beforeyou make your arrangements for Healey Rendezvous2001 and NW Austin Healey meet in September. In re-gard to the NW meet I did receive an e-mail from JoyceToms that the cost of the “experience package” providedby Banjo Creek farms is $27 and not $37. Check yourMarch Healey Northwest for the details of the “experi-ence package” I can’t wait for both events.

I encourage all of you to share your love experi-ences with the Healey with all club members. Just writeup your personal story and send it to Terry Hellickson.He needs all articles and photos no later than the 20th ofthe month to meet his deadline.

I wish you all the very best of motoring,

Allan

If you do not have your new membership directory bynow, it should be there soon. Please let me know of anycorrections for printing in the next newsletter.

April Birthdays1- Rick Baccus, Nancy Santee, Marjorie MacDonald5- Deena Smith6- Marilynne Schneider9- Jean Bennett10 Joan Krahmer, Kathy Dahle11- Jim Averill, Carol Nielson12- Tammy Gonzales13- Doug Auburg18- Dick Lynch, Ruth Chikalla, John Groth Sr21- Ann Klinger24- Bob Brunhaver28- Debbie Haroun, John Rueter30- David Goggin?- Bob JohnsonPlease welcome these two new members when you seethem. They are in the new directory.

Larry Clemenson & Kymberly Randolph7934 SW Capitol Hill RoadPortland, OR 97219

Gene and Dolores Hollowell14370 NE 72nd AvenueVancouver, WA 98686

There is a correction for Bob Johnson’s e-mail address.It is correct in the new directory, but just in case youfiled the old one somewhere, the correct address [email protected].


General Membership MeetingMarch 10, 2001 Minutes

by Stephanie HellicksonThe meeting was called to order 3:30 p.m. at BritishAuto Works in North Plains Oregon by President AllanGross. He thanked British Auto Works for hosting ourmeet and also thanked them for the $100 worth of mer-chandise the donated for our Christmas charity auctionHe also thanked Richard Mayor and Tom Monaco fortheir very informative tech sessions. We all came awaya little more knowledgeable about our cars.

The February minutes were approved as published inthe March newsletter.

We all welcomed new members, Gene and DeloresHollowell. This was their first meeting. They signed upthat day. Long time member Larry Haroun was therefor only his second meeting in fifteen years. Hopefullywe will be seeing more of him at future meetings.

Membership, Mary Gross, is just finishing up the newroster. It will be out in a few weeks. If there is any newinformation she needed it within the next couple of days.We have about 190 members from the old list and thereare about 30 who have not renewed.

Treasurer, Gary Jackson, reported a beginning balanceof $22,871.83 with a total income of $2115.37 of which$1000 is the seed money from Austin Healey USA forRendezvous 2001. Expenses totaled $434.91 giving usa closing balance of $24,552.29.

Activities, Leon Hart, reported that the April meet wouldbe April 14th and will be hosted by Kim and Missy Youngand would be a tour in Clark County possibly ending upat a Neon shop. In May Larry Emerson and NormSimpson will lead a covered bridge tour starting in Sa-lem, go to Lyons and end up in Albany where we willmeet in a as yet to be determined restaurant June willbe hosted by John and Shirley Wilson, July will be theVintage Races; August will be the Rally Cross the RiverII hosted by Tom and Skip Monaco and Chuck and Bar-bara Gowan; September will be ABFM; October will behosted Bob Bollinger; November will hosted by Bill andPat Bolton and December will be the Christmas Partyon Saturday the 1st.

There will be an Executive meeting held in April beforethe meet. It will be held at Allan and Mary Gross’ home.If anyone has items they want discussed please contactAllan or any of the club officers.

Editor, Terry Hellickson, reminded people that submis-sions for the newsletter are due by the 20th of the monthfor a normal month. For months when the meeting isearlier, an earlier date may be necessary. He also askedfor more Infatuation articles. He has not had one forseveral months. Members, tell us how you fell in lovewith Healeys.

Advertising, Tammy Auburn, was not present.Librarian, Doug Auburg, was not present.Club Coordinator, Bill Bolton, was not present.Charity, Skip Monaco, had nothing new to report.Regalia, Pat Barron, was not present, but for those whoordered name tags, they will be available next meeting.

ABFM committee, Tom Monaco, reports that there area lot of changes for this year and he will write a reportfor the newsletter. Triumph will be the honored marquethis year and 250 Triumphs are expected. They are ex-pecting 850 cars on the field this year which if that hap-pens will make it he largest field meet in the UnitedStates. There is a lot of financial support potentiallyavailable from people like Moss Motors, Victoria Brit-ish, Roadster Factory and many others who are watch-ing. We are running neck and neck with three othermeets. If we get our 850 cars this year we will be thebiggest. All this adds up to more money for the club.

Rendezvous 2001 coordinator, Bill Bolton was notpresent, but is in need of a volunteer to assist the concoursjudges with errands and keeping them supplied withdrinks. The Concours is Tuesday and Wednesday. TerryHellickson brought up an omission on the registrationform. It should have a line for those who want to helpsponsor Margo Healey’s visit. The registration form willbe republished next month with the correction.

There was no Old Business.There was no New Business.The meeting was adjourned at 3:50 p.m.


British Auto Works was a fitting location for two veryinteresting and important tech sessions which are safetyrelated.

Richard Mayor and Tom Monaco teamed up to put ontwo excellent tech sessions covering suspension, tiresand wheels. The weather was a little damp but severalHealey¹s with tops down and up made the trip out to theNorth Plains area. Forty or so people were in attendanceto learn all the tricks and service items for fine tuningand repairing a Healey¹s suspension.

Richard Mayor led off with a very interesting and orga-nized presentation of all the individual suspension com-

March 10th Tech Sessionsby Bob Wiley

ponents. He brought along an actual 100-6/3000 frame and most all the suspension parts.He took the group step by step through howthe suspension is designed and how to im-prove and service the parts that need replac-ing as our cars age. Richard has been racingHealeys for a number of years so he was ableto explain many modifications owners can

consider which improve handling even if your interestis just normal highway driving.


Tom Monaco presented the second tech session cover-ing proper tire sizes, wheels and the very important wirewheel hubs. Spoke wheels require proper care if oneexpects as smooth a ride as disk wheels. Worn splines,broken spokes, incorrect tire sizes can all add up to poorhandling and major failures. Annual service to wheelsand splines is recommended.

The club meeting followed at about 3 P.M. after whichabout 30 people moved up the road to the well knownHelvetia Tavern for their excellent food and beverage.


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, madeavailable 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 # TOTALRegistration – 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 ____VisaAcct. # ___________________________________________________ Expiration Date:______________Authorized Signature: _______________________________________ Date: _____/____/2001

SEND TO: Pat Bolton, 82923 Bear Creek Rd., Creswell, OR 97426. Phone: 541-895-5576. Email:[email protected] or [email protected]($20 will be retained for cancellation prior to 6/30/01 – No refunds after 6/30/01)


On the evening of March 3rd, 2001, Saturday, just aboutmidnight, in a quiet residential area east of Gresham,Oregon, something happened that strikes fear intoeveryone’s heart. The homeowner heard the smokealarm in her house and went upstairs to see what wasthe matter.

As she progressed to the upper part of her house shecould hear a crackle and then see the flames coming

from here large screen television set located in her fam-ily room. She immediately called 911, but the fire wasalready out of control.

The damage to her home and contents was extensive.The family room was located next to her garage, whichcontained a Ford Explorer, now completely melted, andtwo Austin Healeys. The Healeys were on a home stor-

age lift, one above the other, a ’59 BN-6 on top and a’60 BT-7 on the bottom. The Healeys had been in very

Healey HeartbreakBy Jerry Klinger

good condition, both painted primrose yellow with blackinteriors and chrome wire wheels.

Both Healeys have been in her family for years. TheBN-6 was a Valentine’s Day present in 1977 from herhusband. They already owned the BT-7 at that time.

The owner didn’t belong to any auto clubs so not manypeople knew about these vehicles. They have been de-clared a total loss by her insurance company. What asad sight to see! Don’t let this happen to you.


Pretty much like I planned, after installing new sparkplugs and the re-charged battery the old Sprite sputteredto life, again.

There were, however, a couple of minor bumps. I col-lected one seat bottom, the parts box, the battery, a gascan, jumper cables, the rebuilt speedometer, my new caseof Craftsman tools, the manual and headed out to thegarage. I rolled up the cover and pushed the Bugeye outinto the light of day, first time in four months.

I removed the old plugs, gapped the new ones and thendiscovered that the new tool case does not have a deep

dish spark plug socket. Bummer. So I hand tightenedthe new plugs, dropped in the battery, installed the speed-ometer and hooked up all the wires. I then turned thekey, and was reassured to see the ignition light burningbrightly and hear the whir of the petrol pump as the lineand carburetors were filled.

I really didn’t want to drive all the way home and backjust for a spark plug socket, so guess what? Good oldvice grips to the rescue. If you’re careful, you can getenough grip on the base of the plug and by flipping themover you can get enough successive swing to tighten theplugs; enough to start the engine anyway.

I turned the ignition switch off and pulled the starterknob for 10-15 seconds, to get the oil circulating a littlein the engine block. Then I turned the ignition on againand I pulled the starter knob ... five seconds later theengine sputtered to life spewing blue exhaust as the oilin the cylinders was burned off. After a few minutes I

turned the engine off and pushed the Bugeye back intothe garage and then headed home for the plug socket,some carburetor oil and Zoe. To quote a friend, “life isgood”.

Next stop is the detail shop to get it cleaned, washedand waxed. After that we’ll install the windscreen withthe new glass and start to get the first shakedown miles

of the season under our belt. The LaConner Tulip/Daf-fodil Rally in the Skagit Valley is only a few weeks away.We should be ready, and grinning.

The detail shop did a great job getting the body washedand waxed. Without the windscreen the body was easierto clean. I installed the windscreen and new wipers yes-terday, so we’re ready for the seasonal shakedown miles.We’re looking forward to the Tulip/Daffodil Rally.

Yeeeee Haaawwwwwwww!!We’ve got ignition!!!

By Walt Harrison


RESERVATIONS 1-800-468-2781 (Add Banquet tick-ets to Room Reservation) www.lakesidelodge.net,www.lakechelan.com, www.banjocreekfarms.com

On September 21-23, 2001 the Cascade Austin HealeyClub of Washington is hosting the 16th NW AustinHealey Meet in beautiful Lake Chelan at the BestwesternLakeside Lodge Inn. It’s on your left coming into town(right on Hiway 97) 2312 W. Woodin. What a lovelysetting for our meet as you will see if you check out allthe websites above for more information on the area.

We have decided on a $10.00 Meet fee to be collectedwhen you check in at the Friday night Welcome Recep-tion. Don’t forget to sign up for the great evening wehave planned at the Banjo Creek Farms when you makeyour reservations or upon check in when you arrive. Boththe venues are BYOB. Be sure to mention the “AustinHealey Meet” to get the winter rate rooms they have setaside for us. The Banjo Creek Farms are giving us the“27.00 Experience Package” which includes your en-joyment of all the facilities, stagecoach-wagon rides,BBQ to remember and Entertainment for $27.00 plustax, not including gratuity. BYOB with no corkage feesand they will supply glasses and ice. We will Tour theLake Chelan area before going to the BBQ.

The Chelan Hydrofest will also be in town on the Lakethat weekend for your enjoyment. It should be an excit-ing fun weekend to end our Healey Season! Make yourplans early as we have 50 rooms set aside at 69.00 Hopeto see you all there!

Please RSVP by September 15th to [email protected] call 360 876-8236 so we can plan the Welcome Re-ception. Thanks Lois Buhman [email protected] Jan [email protected] and Joyce Toms.

16th NORTHWEST AUSTINHEALEY MEET

September 21-22-23, 2001LAKESIDE LODGE AND SUITES

BESTWESTERNCHELAN WASHINGTON

Healey Family Newsby Bill Bolton

Margot Healey is a grandmother for the first time as herdaughter, Kate gave birth to a son on January 31. Kateand husband, Nicholas Hewetson, have named their son,Hal Healey Hewetson. Mother and son are doing welland Margot is not spoiling her grandson.

Margot has accepted an invitation to be a guest of honorat the Healey Rendezvous 2001 in Grants Pass.

Leaving The Nest

During a quarrel with his parents, the teenager ragedagainst household restrictions. “I want excitement, ad-venture, money and beautiful women!” he cried. “I’llnever find them here at home, so I’m leaving. Don’t tryto stop me!” With that he headed for the door, but hisfather followed him. “I told you I don’t want you to tryto stop me!” the boy said.

“Who’s trying to stop you?” replied his father. “If youwait a minute, I’ll go with you.”


True Lawyer Story

A Charlotte NC man having purchased a box of veryrare and expensive cigars then insured them against fire,among other things. Within a month, he had smokedhis entire stock-pile of these great cigars and withoutyet having made even his first premium payment on thepolicy, the man filed a claim against the insurance com-pany. In his claim, the man stated the cigars were lost“in a series of small fires.” The insurance company re-fused to pay, citing the obvious reason: that the man hadconsumed the cigars in the normal fashion. The lawyersued...and won!

In delivering the ruling, the judge agreed with the insur-ance company that the claim was frivolous. The judgestated nevertheless, that the man held a policy from thecompany in which it had warranted that the cigars wereinsurable and also guaranteed that it would insure themagainst fire, without defining what is considered to be“unacceptable fire,” and was obligated to pay the claim.Rather than endure a lengthy and costly appeal process,the insurance company accepted the ruling and paid$15,000 to the man for his loss of the rare cigars lost inthe “fires”.

Now the best part: After the man cashed the check, theinsurance company had him arrested on 24 counts ofARSON!! With his own insurance claim and testimonyfrom the previous case being used against him, the manwas convicted of intentionally burning his insured prop-erty and sentenced him to 24 months in jail and a $24,000fine.

This is a true story and was the first place winner in therecent Criminal Lawyers Darwin Award Contest.


Jack Daniel's Southeastern Classic XVSeptember 14 - 16, 2001

Hosted by the Middle Tennessee Austin Healey Cluband Sponsored by Jack Daniels Distillery. This eventwill take place in and around historic Lynchburg, Ten-nessee. Be prepared for all of the usual events with afew surprises. Awards banquet is a must for all who loveto eat, drink, party... keep in mind who's hosting! Markyour calendars now. More details to follow at a laterdate. For registration information call Susan Ralph at(615) 851-7356.

NW Austin Healey MeetSeptember 21 - 23, 2001

Cascade Austin Healey Club of WA. is hosting the 16thNW Austin Healey Meet September 21-23, 2001 at theLakeside Lodge and Suites’ Best Western - 2312 WoodinAve. Chelan WA. 1-800-468-2781 “NW AH Meet” forspecial winter rates. Check out: wwwlakechelan.com-www.lakesidelodge.net -More information later on Cas-cade club’s website. www.cascadeahc.homestead.com/home.html Contact Joyce Toms 360 876-8236- LoisBuhman 425-228-2742.

Maryhill Hill ClimbSeptember 29 - 30, 2001

The Maryhill Hill Climb will be run again this year onthe historic Maryhill Loops Road. This event offers lotsof good racing thrills and chills. A classic car show isheld at the Maryhill museum on Saturday and actualracing is on Sunday. This is a fun event. Plan on spend-ing the weedend. More details to follow.

OPENROADS 2002June 23 - 28, 2002

The OpenRoads 2002 Healey International will be hostedby the Golden Gate Austin-Healey Club. It runs fromSunday June 23, 2002 to Friday June 28, 2002 at theHorizon Inn and Casino, Stateline, Nevada on the SouthShore of Lake Tahoe. The meet celebrates the 50th an-niversary of the first Austin-Healey, the 100, and thepopularity and longevity of all Austin-Healeys, Austin-Healey Sprites and Jensen-Healeys, as well as all Healeysbuilt prior to 1952. The low registration fee makes 2002Lake Tahoe Healey International the perfect driving va-cation. Registration is scheduled to begin July 1, 2001.Start making your plans early. This is gonna be a bigone and you don’t want to miss it! For more informa-tion contact John Trifari, OpenRoads 2002, phone 408-541-9608, FAX 408-541-9320, cellphone 408-373-6479or e-mail [email protected]

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Classified AdsClassified 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 non-members. 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. Insidecover (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 berotated 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”.)

Cars for Sale1959 BN4 100-6. Restored in 1984. 3rd place concourse in Monterey, 1985; 2nd place concourse at Whistler,1986. Healey blue. Disk wheels. $17,500. Larry Dale (509) 946 2212. e mail: [email protected]

1969 AH Sprite. Silver with black interior and top. New top, seats like new, padded interior panels, drives greatand very dependable. A very straight body. $3,500. Extra parts also available - Sprite oil pan, transmission,taillights, Misc. Gene Lambert (503) 472-9139.

1959 AH Bug Eye Sprite. Original, very complete car with original 948cc engine. Needs complete restoration.Dean Willoughby (503) 286-4042. (O-12)

1963 Austin Healey BJ7. Basket case. Fairly complete though a badly rusted frame and instruments out; all orwill part out. Also, an extra BJ7 rear shroud in fairly good shape. Esko, 253-813-9842, [email protected].(O-5)

67 Austin Healey Sprite, right-hand drive, papers of shipment Hamburg to Portland, wires, several tops, recentrebuild top to bottom, eye catcher, good condition. Priced to sell @ $5,000. Contact Jerry at (503) 650-0396 or E-Mail aweese@cybcon. com (N-6)

63 Sprite (not Bug-Eye), great condition. Has both tops. Has 1277 engine, it and the running gear are in excellentcondition as are the tires. Body is in good condition. Has been garaged. Drives very well. May be interested in atrade. $4000 or best offer. Contact Peter Shoemaker in the evenings at 294-1453. (N-7)

Parts for SaleBugeye & Later Sprite Parts for sale as a package deal. Two Bugeyes parted out - - no chassis - - include steelbonnet, doors (3), seats, windshield frame, one engine apart, heater, starters (2), generator, transmissions (2), rearaxles (2), front suspension, gages (5), brake drums (8), winged steering wheels (3), columns (2), 1/4 elliptic rearsprings (4), and 6 boxes more. MkIII & IV parts include trunk lids (2), hood, grilles (3), fuel pump, disc wheels,rear axles (2), carbs and more. Kent Lambert (541) 386-2310 Hood River, OR. [email protected].

Bugeye Sprite Parts for Sale: 200.00 takes it all! Complete Bugeye Rearend with brakes, wire wheel splines/knockoffs-brakes and drums -attached springs-shocks and struts- alternator- bonnet prop-rod-misc. nuts and boltsetc. Steve Toms [email protected] 360 876-8236

Austin Healey Engines 29D motor fits MkI 3000s, good runner $800. 29F motor fits BJ7 MkII, needs to be rebuilt, $400. 29K motorfits BJ8 MkIII, needs to be rebuilt, $600. Also have non-overdrive side shift transmission with excellent gears,$350. Call John Wilson, 541-933-2016, Marcola, OR

Healey Parts 3 original (vg condition) AH hubcaps with Flying A. One original (vg condition) nose plate withAH in script. One rear deck 100-6 lighting chrome plate. Jim Nichols 818 766-6133, Los Angeles. (2-01)

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Wanted - Misc.

Please help me find this book...Austin Healey 100 Super Profile, by John Wheatley. Please contact Jerry Klingerwith any information you may have. My phone number is 503-665-8330, or my mailing address is 1027 NW 1st,Gresham, OR, 97030.

AH 100-4 Westlake cyl. head. TESTED. $800. Mike Long 604-786-0256 (cell) (2-01)

AH 100 parts: Top frame $250, pair of perfect doors $250, windshield stanchion and foot $25 each, original grilland surround vgc $300. Tom Monaco, 503-245-0174; FAX 503-452-9953 ; e-mail: [email protected]

BJ7/8 windshield frame $200, top frame $200. Tom Monaco, 503-245-0174; FAX 503-452-9953 ; e-mail:[email protected]

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% betterstopping 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 youwant your Healey to perform better in the corners and on the acceleration profile. Only the material not being usedis removed. BN1 - BJ7 $120 plus a $40 core charge. BJ8 $140 plus a $60 core charge. Packing and shipping isextra. 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-carbon-ate material used by the Indy race cars. They don’t fog or scratch like the currently advertised ones do! Fit it andforget it! You won’t need to replace it for years. $260 plus packing & shipping. Bill Bolton (541) 895-5576.

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