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REGIONALREGIONAL
RUMBLIN’SRUMBLIN’S
SOUTH TEXAS AUSTIN-HEALEY
CLUB (STAHC) is an area club
of the Aus!n-Healey Club of
America, the largest Aus!n-
Healy club in the world.
STAHC is one of 47 independ-
ent area clubs and was sanc-
!oned by AHCA in 1979.
STAHC covers the Aus!n, San
Antonio and surrounding are-
as of South Texas.
Membership is open to own-
ers and enthusiasts of all cars
bearing the name HEALEY.
Ownership of a Healey is not
required. For membership
informa!on please contact
Bob or Tina Adkins at (512)
264-2042. Membership is
available at:
You can join online at:
www.healeyclub.org
Current and past issues of
Rumblins, as well as other
informa!on about our club,
can be found at the STAHC
web site:
www.STAHC.org
STAHC is on Facebook:
h<ps://www.facebook.com/
southtexasaus!nhealeyclub
Texas Healey Roundup 2018
April 6-8, Nacogdoches, Texas
At the newly renovated downtown Fredonia Hotel
Conclave 2018
French Lick, Indiana, July 15-20
Registra!on form on page 11
This Month and in This Issue:
Newsle<er of the South Texas Aus!n-Healey Club February 2018 Volume 2018, Issue 2
• Room rates: $129 ($149 for the cabana rooms around the pool)
• Hotel reserva!ons: (936)564-1234
• Roundup Registra!on fee is $65
• Registra!on Form and more info on
P. 9-10
• San Antonio Jaguar Club Annual Rallye, Feb. 3, Gruene to Luckenbach,
page 8 (Jaguars or other Bri�sh Cars NOT required to par�cipate)
• Happy Valen!nes Day - Hug a Healey, a Healey Owner, and a Healey
Enthusiast!
• Planning Mee!ng coverage, pages 2-4
• STAHC Calendar of Events for 2018, 6 & 7
• STAHC Progressive Dinner, February 24. Details will be emailed and
posted on the club’s website, www.STAHC.org, as soon as available.
(The full Rumblins “Road Map” table of contents can be found on P. 2)
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Club Officers, Board Members, and
Appointed Posi!ons
President & AHCA Delegate:
Jim Richmond (830) 537-5075
Vice President:
Michael & Joy Escriva
Membership: Tina Adkins
(512) 264-2042
Treasurer: Bob Adkins
(512) 264-2042
Newsle;er Editor & Webmaster:
Ron Borden (830) 537-3191
Highway Cleanup: Jeff & Denene
Whitmore (210) 403-3783
South Texas All Bri�sh Car Day
Representa�ve: Lynn McKinnie
(210) 650-3863
Facebook Administrator:
Jaime Molina
512-858-9235
RUMBLIN’S “ROAD MAP” P.
President’s Ramblin’s 2-3
Editor’s Ramblin’s 3
STAHC Planning Mee!ng 2-4
Events Calendars 6-7
Jaguar Rallye Informa!on 8
Roundup Info & Reg. Form 9-10
Conclave Registra!on Form 11
President’s Ramblin’s
By Jim Richmond
On Saturday, January 20, several STAHC mem-
bers met to plan events for 2018. Their
efforts, along with photos of the mee�ng can
be found in the event calendar and elsewhere
in this edi�on of Rumblin’s.
We started with a pizza lunch with many side dishes, desserts and
other snacks provided by the following members:
Tina and Bob Adkins
Bonnie and David Ayer
Joy and Michael Escriva
Lynn McKinnie
Bre; Miller
Karen and Jim Richmond
DJ Stamp
Denene and Jeff Whitmore
AFer everyone had their fill, we got down to business. Our first top-
ic was to discuss elimina�ng, or at least minimizing, the business
por�on of the Holiday Party. All were in favor and we decided to
hold our elec�ons in October. This year we will do this at a mee�ng
aFer the South Texas All Bri�sh Car Day the last weekend of October
at our home – it is just seven miles from Boerne Plaza, the venue for
STABCD. Other business can be discussed at this �me or at the Plan-
ning Mee�ng in January. The Holiday Party can then be devoted
solely to visi�ng with fellow STAHC members, ea�ng and having fun!
A sugges�on was made to consider on line vo�ng for next year’s
officers so that all STAHC members can take part. Ron Borden and I
will look into the feasibility of doing this.
Next, we looked into the possibility of forming planning groups in
both Aus�n and San Antonio. This idea came from a report at the
fall AHCA Delegates Mee�ng from the New England Region Delegate
that they had formed such commi;ees, called “wings”, to plan
events for their areas. That Region covers all of New England and
has over 300 members. All in a;endance felt that the idea would
not work in a club our size and might cause a divide between
(Con�nued on Page 3)
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members in the two major ci�es that we cover.
STAHC has one-tenth the membership and covers a
much smaller area than the New England Region.
Tina and Bob Adkins reported on their efforts to
find a site for Texas Healey Roundup 39 (2019) in
Dripping Springs. Although no site has been iden�-
fied for final approval, they feel that there is poten-
�al in that area. The group encouraged them to
con�nue the search for venues in Dripping Springs.
Stay tuned for further developments.
We were asked to cri�que Ron Borden’s efforts to
publish this newsle;er and maintain the STAHC
web page. Everyone was very complimentary of
both and urged Ron to keep doing what he is doing.
We then proceeded with scheduling events for the
coming year. As men�oned earlier, you can find
the results in the event calendar. There should be
enough variety to please each of you, however, if
you would like to suggest something else or you
would like to help with an event that is already
scheduled please let me know.
Our next event for February is a progressive dinner,
a change from the last several years. Bonnie Ayer
will work out all the details and we will communi-
cate these to you soon. Sounds like a lot of fun.
To summarize, all agreed that our goal for 2018 is
greater par�cipa�on from all STAHC members. For
that to happen we need your help. If you have not
a;ended one of our events in the recent past
please
go to the event calendar and choose at least one to
par�cipate in. Remember, driving a Healey is not a
requirement.
Please join me in looking forward to a very ac�ve
and successful 2018!
Jim
Editor’s Ramblin’s
By Ron Borden
The club’s website looks signifi-
cantly different on mobile devic-
es than when viewed on desk-
tops or laptops. This is a limita-
�on of the website construc�on
soFware. However the more a;rac�ve desktop
version can be seen using a phone, etc., by clicking
the link labelled “Classic View” displayed at the top
and bo;om of most “mobile” pages. Honestly, ed-
i�ng the mobile site is truly a “PITA” (if you aren’t
familiar with that acronym it means the same as
“very cumbersome”), and I dread changing any mo-
bile content. Also some of the mobile pages simply
do not work. I confess that I haven’t taken the �me
to get with Customer Support to rec�fy these is-
sues. The Support folks are highly rated and have
been very helpful and friendly, but contac�ng them
has not been that high a priority. Redirec�ng site
visitors to the “Classic View” has been, yes, easier
on me, the webmaster, but also the content is
more a;rac�ve and user friendly when using
“Classic View.” So un�l further no�ce very li;le
effort will be expended maintaining the mobile por-
�on. If there is a desire to u�lize the “mobile” view
please let me know. And if problems arise with ei-
ther view let me know.
Just for fun a word has been inten�onally mis-
spelled somewhere in this issue. Search the news-
le;er and let me know if you find it. Those finding
it will receive the coveted “Eagle-Eye” award.
Those that can’t find a misspelled word will receive
“Bat” awards! (OK - uninten�onal spelling errors
will qualify, too . . .)
In closing I would like to extend a sincere “thank
you” to all at the Planning Mee�ng for your kind
words and support for my efforts with the news-
le;er and website. It is deeply appreciated.
Ron
(President’s Ramblin’s con�nued)
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2018 STAHC Planning Mee!ng
For the club members who were not at the planning mee�ng the goal for this year, as Jim stated in the
President’s Ramblin’s column, is greater par�cipa�on in the club’s events. We are open to your sugges-
�ons:
• Is there an event you would like for the club to hold?
• Would you like to learn more about your Healey or Healeys in general?
• Is there an event listed in the Calendar on page 6 that you would like to a;end or assist with?
• Do you need a tech session to fix something on, or add something to your Healey? Change oil? Lube
the chassis? If you don’t have space or equipment needed for a session, someone in the club does.
The tech session doesn’t need to be at your garage.
Please contact any club officer listed on page 2 with your thoughts. All sugges�ons are encouraged and
most welcomed.
The following pictures are from Last month’s Planning Mee�ng and were taken by Jim Richmond.
The Good Stuff (Lunch)
Tina Adkins, Jeff Whitmore, DJ Stamp,
Denene Whitmore
Jeff and Denene Whitmore, Bob Adkins,
Lynn McKinnie, Bonnie Ayer
Bonnie Ayer, Bre; Miller, David Ayer Bre; Miller’s back, Michael & Joy Escriva,
Karen Richmond (hidden), & Bonnie Ayer
(Con�nued on Page 5)
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2018 STAHC Planning Mee!ng (con�nued from page 4)
The Serious Stuff (Planning)
AS THE SPANNER TURNSAS THE SPANNER TURNS
Bonnie Ayer, Bob Adkins (hidden), David Ayer,
Bre; Miller, Denene Whitmore, Lynn McKinnie,
DJ Stamp, Michael & Joy Escriva
Bonnie Ayer, Bob Adkins, Jeff Whitmore, David Ayer
Michael & Joy Escriva Lynn McKinnie, Bre; Miller, David Ayer, DJ Stamp (hidden),
Michael Escriva, Denene Whitmore, Joy Escriva, Tina Adkins,
Bob Adkins, Bonnie Ayer, Karen Richmond
Ron Borden’s Sprite status
As of the end of January I have put over 100 miles on
the car aFer sealing the gas tank sending unit. I’ve
also filled the tank twice and gently handled the car
so as to get the gasoline moving around in the tank.
And I’m happy to report that there has not been one
gasoline vapor molecule reach my nostrils! Is it
fixed? Yes, but �me will tell over the next year or
two and several thousand miles whether the fix is
permanent or not. For now I’m happy.
(Con�nued on Page 6)
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STAHC 2018 EVENTS CALENDAR
WHAT WHERE WHEN HOSTS
Progressive Dinner TBA February 24 Bonnie Ayer
Highway Pickup & Lunch FM1623 at McKinney Loop 2.6
mi. west of Blanco
March 24,
9:30 A.M. Whitmores
Tech Session: Install tube
shocks on BN4
Millers’ Garage,
1006 Berrywood Dr., Aus�n TBA Bre; Miller
Texas Healey Roundup 38 Fredonia Hotel, Nacogdoches April 6-8 Gulf Coast Healey Club
Driving Tour and BBQ Star�ng in Lockhart, TX May 12 Lynn McKinnie
Highway Pickup & Lunch FM1623 at McKinney Loop 2.6
mi. west of Blanco June 2, 9:00 AM Whitmores
Conclave 2018 French Lick Resort, Indiana July 15-20 Central Indiana AHC
Ice Cream Social TBA August 25 David Ayer
Texas All Bri!sh Car Days Round Rock TBA
Highway Pickup & Lunch FM1623 at McKinney Loop 2.6
mi. west of Blanco Sept. 2, 9:30 AM Whitmores
South Texas All Bri!sh Car
Day (STABCD) Main Plaza, Boerne
October 27,
10 A.M. - 3 P.M.
San Antonio Jaguar
Club
Club Elec!ons Mee!ng Richmond’s, 331 Wild Turkey
Blvd., Boerne
October 27,
following STABCD Richmond’s
Driving Tour Kingsbury, Texas November 10 DJ Stamp & AACA
AHCA Delegates Mee!ng Indianapolis, Indiana November 10-11 AHCA
Christmas/Holiday Party Dick's Classic Garage Car Muse-
um, San Marcos
December 2 or 9,
1 P.M. - 5 P.M. Stamps
Tech Sessions Where arranged As Requested
As the Spanner Turns (con�nued from page 5)
The flasher module men�oned in the October Rum-
blin’s “As the Spanner Turns” column has been in-
stalled. It is wired to the 3rd brake light bar and has
been reported to make the car more no�ceable as
the brakes are applied. Mission accomplished.
Work is in progress on the turn signal circuit u�lizing
the DRL’s in the front and a set of LED strips to be
installed for rear turn signals. Currently a test turn
signal circuit is opera�onal . When the design is
completed and installed I hope to post a “gee-whiz”
video of their opera�on and the 3rd brake light
flasher opera�on.
Jim Richmond and Ed Dingivan both report no pro-
gress on their Sprites since the last update.
Michael Escriva now has an enclosed trailer for
transpor�ng his Healeys that he purchased from
Jim. Michael has not been able to start restora�on
of his big Healey yet which was purchased from the
Adkins.
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FEBRUARY AREA EVENTS CALENDAR
WHAT WHERE WHEN WHO
Hot Rods and Ha<ers
Lockhart Car Show
Caldwell County Courthouse,
Lockhart
Friday & Saturday,
February 2 & 3
Open to the Public
Website Link #3 below
Friday Night Fever - Lake
Area Rods and Classics
Food Court, 1610 Hwy. 281,
Marble Falls
Fri., February 2,
5:30 to 7-ish P.M.
Open to the Public
Website Link #1 below
Hot Rod Drive In Night
(monthly, first Saturday)
Top Notch Hamburgers
7525 Burnet Road, Aus�n 78757
Sat., February 3,
6-10 P.M. Open to the Public
Rhythm and Rides Car Show
Benefit Band Boosters
Glenn H.S., 1320 Collabora�ve
Way, Leander 78641
Sat., February 10,
8:30 A.M.
Open to the Public
Website Link #4 below
Cars and Coffee Aus!n at
Oasis (monthly, 2nd Sunday)
The Oasis on Lake Travis
6550 Comanche Trail, Aus�n
Sun., February 11,
10 A.M. - 1 P.M. Open to the Public
Friday Night Fever - Lake
Area Rods and Classics
Food Court, 1610 Hwy. 281,
Marble Falls
Fri., February 16,
5:30 to 7-ish P.M.
Open to the Public
Website Link #1 below
Pistons on the Square
(monthly, 3rd Saturday)
Town Square, Georgetown,
78626
Sat., February 17,
8 A.M. - 10 A.M. Open to the Public
Mar!n's Kum-Bak Classic Car
Night (monthly, 3rd Sat.)
Dirty Mar�n's Place,
2808 Guadalupe St., Aus�n
Sat., February 17,
6 P.M. - 10 P.M.
Open to the Public
Website Link #2 below
Leander Car Show
(monthly, 3rd Saturday)
200 West Willis Street,
Leander 78641
Sat., February 17,
3 P.M. - 5 P.M. Open to the Public
Round Rock Car Show
(monthly, 3rd Sunday)
Centennial Plaza, 301 W. Bagdad
Round Rock, 78664
Sun., February 18,
10 A.M. - 1 P.M. Open to the Public
2018 Project Gradua!on Car
Show and Market Day
2150 Cypress Creek Rd.,
Cedar Park 78613
Sat., February 24,
9 A.M. - 3 P.M. Open to the Public
7th Annual Car and Plane
Show at Georgetown Airport 500 Terminal Dr., Georgetown
Sat., February 24,
9 A.M. - 2:30 P.M.
Open to the Public -
Benefit event
Inaugural "Gathering of
Snakes" Shelby Car Show
Loop 1604 and Lookout Road,
Live Oak
Sat., February 24,
3P.M. to 8P.M.
Open to the Public -
Benefit event
Coffee With Cars - Dripping
Springs
160 McGregor Lane,
Dripping Springs
Sun., January 28,
8 A.M. - Noon Open to the Public
Cars and Coffee San Antonio Oak Hills Church, 19595 IH 10W,
San Antonio 78257
Sat., February 10,
8-10 A.M. Open to the Public
Website Link #1: h<p://www.lakearearodsandclassics.com/
Website Link #2: h<ps://www.dirtymar!ns.com/our-crew
Website Link #3: h<ps://www.hotrodsandha<ers.com/index.html
Website Link #4: h<p://www.rhythmandrides.org/
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All ar�cles appearing in Rumblins represent the opinions of the writers and do not necessarily represent
the opinions of Rumblins, South Texas Aus�n-Healey Club, or the Aus�n-Healey Club of America. Neither
Rumblins, STAHC, nor AHCA is responsible for the accuracy or safety of technical informa�on presented
herein. If you choose to use such technical informa�on, you do so at your own risk.
The purpose of the Tool Box is to assemble, and
make available for use by STAHC members, special-
ty tools that are used in the restora�on and/or
maintenance of Healeys. In general, such tools will
be those that are too expensive for an individual
member to acquire for one �me, or infrequent use.
Currently, the STAHC Tool Box contains the follow-
ing:
• LiF-the-Dot Hand Punch. (Punches center hole
and prong holes for installa�on of LiF-the-
Dot fasteners for tops and tonneau covers.
Moss Motors No. 226-105.)
• Texas Fastening Tool
• Snap Fastening tool
• Valve Guide Reamer size .281 for intake and ex-
haust standard size valve guides used on all
Sprite and Midget A series engines 1958 - 1974
• Engine leveler (for removing or installing an en-
gine)
• Carb Synchronizer
• Colourtune Carb Synchronizer
• Wire Wheel Spoke tool
• 1/8” OD pipe bending tool
• Panel & Trim Removal Tool Set
• CD Workshop Manuel for Sprite MK 2, 3 & 4.
If you would like to borrow any of these tools,
please contact Jim Richmond at [email protected]
or (830) 537-5075.
TOOL BOX
TECH SESSIONS
Tech sessions can be a get-together of members to help a fellow club member with a specific problem or a
task that requires, or is easier, with one or more helpers. A Tech session can also be a mee�ng where a
member, or non-member, with some par�cular skill or exper�se demonstrates how to accomplish a par�c-
ular task. Tech Session a;endees may be helpers, teachers, learners, tool suppliers or any combina�on of
the above. Tech session hosts usually supply light refreshments. Beer is recommended.
If you would like to host a tech session please no�fy a club officer (see contact list on page 2) as far in ad-
vance as possible, but no less than one week ahead of the session date. I will forward your request to all
members on the Rumblins e-mail list as soon as possible. Please supply the following informa�on:
• Date, �me and loca�on with direc�ons.
• The task(s) that you hope to accomplish.
• Descrip�on of problems, if any, that you have encountered.
• Tools required that you do not have.
• Model and year of your Healey, e.g., BJ8 Phase II, 1967.
• Other informa�on that you would like to include in your no�ce.