OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE ROCKY … Mountain Triumph Club LLC PO Box 300426 Denver, CO 80203-0426 rockymountaintr.org p.1 OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN TRIUMPH CLUB Yee

Rocky Mountain Triumph Club LLC PO Box 300426 Denver, CO 80203-0426 rockymountaintr.org p.1

OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN TRIUMPH CLUB

Yee Haw!!- The Becwars rolled out the red carpet for our distinguished guests at the recent COORS BREWERY VIP TOUR. I myself am amazed at the size of the can of beer next to Liz Reed…

check out our Events Calendar for lots of TRiffic stuff!


The Rocky Mountain Triumph Club LLC is devoted to the use, preservation and enjoyment ofTriumph automobiles and is a chapter of the Vintage Triumph Register. Most members are fromthe Denver area and adjoining states. We promote “family” memberships, welcoming spousesand children to all club activities.

General Membership Meetings are heldon the 3rd Tuesday of the month atPiccolo’s restaurant. We begin gathering at6pm for drinks and dinner and start themeeting at 7pm. We present a program andconclude with a raffle around 8:30.Piccolo’s is located at 3562 S. MonacoParkway (one block east of I-25 and oneblock south of Hampden). In January, Juneand December, the meeting is heldelsewhere as part of some other club event.

April Birthdays

4/2 Betty DeVisscher4/3 Jimmie Burke4/8 Paul Palmer4/9 Dan Lynch4/12 Ann Swearengin4/13 Susan Janssen4/13 Les Stern4/14 Kim Baillargeon4/14 Bob Russell4/16 Leroy Jennings4/19 Vicki Kalin4/21 Tony Cooper4/22 Sondra Cook4/22 Alan Russ4/24 Jo Ann Jackley4/28 Tom Deats

Musings from the Gavel

Spring has officially arrived and in the words of Robin Williams,“Spring is nature’s way of saying ‘Let’s party!’“. Of course, here inColorado, Mother Nature didn’t get the message as witnessed by theBlizzard on March 23rd. Hopefully, we can still have some fun inbetween the mixed-up weather days. This brings me to the RMTCMotoring Challenge! By the time you are reading this, the Challengewill have begun. If you missed hearing about it, you can check theMarch Newsletter for all the information and print the forms that youwill need. Thank you again to Rod Tomkins and Mark Bosler fororganizing this event for the Club.

Be sure to check the Events Calendar as we have some other funthings coming up. Although the Bishop’s Castle drive is four monthsaway, the hotels in Salida are filling up fast. If you plan to do theovernight drive, please make your reservations as soon as possible. Itwould be a shame to miss out because you have nowhere to sleep!

So - get out there and drive your Triumph! As the web page forBritish Car Week states: “Drive “Em, Don’t Hide ‘Em”. Hope to seeyou out on the road soon (when the snow melts)!

Let the good times [email protected]

TECHNICAL ADVISORS

TR2 & TR3 - Wally GambleContact Info: [email protected].

TR4 & TR4A - Jim ElbeContact Info: Cell Phone (719) 338-2683;or Email: [email protected]

TR250 - Bob BecwarContact Info: Home Phone (303) 279-3745

GT6 & TR6 - Andy DeVisscherContact Info: Home Phone (303) 452-8806orCell (303) 565-0031, [email protected]

TR7 - Terry HughesContact Info: Cell (303) 810-1369

TR8 - Ken KalinContact Info: Home Phone: (303) 255-1254

Spitfire - Bob MottContact Info: Home Phone (303) 690-8714or Cell (303) 748-5160

Electrical - Kevin NadeauContact Info: Home Phone (303) 979-9054or Cell (720) 308-0941 or [email protected]

General - Bob KlieContact Info: Cell (970) 630-9512

Colorado Springs - Jim ElbeContact Info: Cell Phone (719) 338-2683; orEmail [email protected]

Board Meetings are held on the1st Monday evening

of each month at The New York Deli News,located at 7105 East Hampden Ave. in Denver.

Dinner at 6pm, meeting begins at 7pm; allmembers are welcome.


2016 EVENTS CALENDAR April 4 Board Meeting 16 Spring Tune Up @ Frank Oakley’s 19 General Meeting

May 1 LoDo Walking Tour w/ Steve Hart 2 Board Meeting 13 St. Francis, Kansas Car Show 17 General Meeting 22 RMTC 25th Spring Car Show 29 La La Palooza Car Show

June

3-5 Glenwwod Springs Rally 4 Gordon & Shirley Kenney’s 60th Anniversary open house 5 ACC Car Sow 6 Board Meting 18 Father’s Day Picnic

July

11 Board Meeting 16-17 Bishop’s Castle Drive 19 General Meeting 23 Highway Clean Up Rollinsville

August

1 Board Meeting 7 Jaguar Club Slalom Event 13 Mount Evans Drive 16 General Meeting

September

12 Board Meeting 20 General Meeting TBD Ride The Rockies TBD Colorado Conclave

October

3 Board Meeting 9 Breakfast Drive @ Reed’s House 15 Huckels’ Oktoberfest 18 General Meeting

November

7 Board Meeting 15 General Meeting

December

5 Board Meeting 17 Christmas Party/Banquet

Dear RMTC,This year the club is proud to offer several new events along with our favorites and a few we haven’t done in a while. On May 1stSteve Hart will lead a walking historical tour of LoDo. June 5th is the Arapahoe Community College Car Show. July 16 and 17 presentsan overnighter to Bishop’s Castle organized by Gordon Kenney. On October 15th Patrick Huckels hosts Okoberfest. Our first (soon tobe annual) RMTC Motoring Challenge will be yet another great new way to get in your cars and go explore our beautiful state.

Tried and true events: the Becwar’s Coors VIP Tour, the Klie family St. Francis, Ks. Car Show, LaLa Palooza Car Show, GlenwoodSprings Rally, Father’s Day picnic, Rollinsville Highway clean up, Mt. Evans drive, Ride the Rockies and the Colorado Conclave. Anddon’t forget our 25th Annual Spring Car Show!

I am so pleased to see members speaking out, coming up with new and inventive ideas while keeping some of the favorite old ones.This is the essence of what Rocky Mountain Triumph Club is all about. (If by now you have suffered through this much of my articlemaybe it will inspire an idea for an event.) Remember, it doesn’t have to be a big event! It can be an easy impromptu drive to yourfavorite spot or go watch the ice racing in Georgetown for example. Participation is how this club works. If you have an idea for a clubevent contact me at [email protected] or 720-404-5892. Thank you, Jeff Otto RMTC Events Coordinator


FOR SALE:Hello, I have TR6 parts for sale in sound condition. Pleasesend me an email if you are interested in pictures and prices.Please no junk email thanks.Have a nice day, Dave [email protected]

FOR SALE:1974 Triumph Spitfire. I have owned the car since 1984. in thetime since, a lot has been done. It was painted in 1985. In thelast year, I completely replaced the brakes, everything new.New tires, new upholstery, battery, gas tank, Weber carbure-tor. Many new engine parts, including an electric fan and radi-ator plus, overdrive from a 1980. New clutch, starter andrelated parts. No rust on car. Has been in a garage most of thetime. Steel top needs to be restored. Valued via NADA Guide(www.nadaguides.com/ClassicCars/1974/TriunphSpitfire)Need to sell - $6995.00Craig Secord [email protected]

WANTED:I’m looking for TR7 4-speed transmissions and/or TR7 bellhousings. Also new or slightly used TR7 clutches (lever arm,pressure plate, cover, lever arm, carrier, bearing, etc.) basicallyeverything from the transmission to the flywheel). No 5-speedsplease.Bud Rolofson 303-941-5302 or [email protected]

WANTED:Triumph TR4A jack, jack handle and lug nut wrench. Pleasecall Tony Cooper @ 303.477.8582

WANTED:Looking for steel wheels for a TR6.Ed May [email protected]

WANTED:Radio delete plate for TR7 or TR8- any condition.Dale Malewska 989-834-2281

For Sale & Want AdsFree for members; Non-member ads are $5/month.

ROCKYMOUNTAINTR.ORG for details on advertising

FOR SALE:TRIUMPH TR6 ORIGINAL PARTS:Boot cover (black vinyl) - $25Front bumper (1974+ could use re-chroming) - $50Front number plate mount - chrome (1974-76) -$125Leather wrapped steering wheel - $40Rear bumper bezel/number plate light plinth (chrome) - $100AMCO luggage rack (one of the bars is bent but can easily bepulled out, chrome is in OK condition) - $80Wheel trim(vanity) rings (x3) - $10 eachHub trim with TR6 center caps (silver x4) - $10 each SmithsTachometer (late model) - $25Contact: Tim Lucas @ 720-883-4770

FOR SALE:TRIUMPH TR6 BRAND NEW UNUSED PARTS:Fuel pump assembly & gasket MOPROD-SUPRA - $25Oil pump - $50Flotec 13 row oil cooling radiator and installationkit with spin on filter adapter and stainless braided hoses(brand new from Moss Motors) - $375Contact: Tim Lucas @ 720-883-4770

FOR SALE:1960 Triumph TR-3. Complete. Partially apart, only light ruston rocker panels. Body work done on fenders, doors, trunk lid,tire access door and hood. Rims bead blasted and painted, fournew B/W tires. Originally purchased in Florida, sat inRoseville California under tarp. Garaged for 26 years. AskingPrice $7200.00Call Bob in Greeley, 970-518-5929Email: [email protected]

FOR SALE:TR6 parts for sale: Tach & speedo, 2 doors with glass, trunklid, 2 rear fenders. Need to get rid of [email protected]: Rich Jewett @ #303-880-8726

FOR SALE:1976 Triumph TR6 - 39,000 original miles, new red line tiresand spare, wheels have been sand blasted and painted, newbrakes, new exhaust, Petronix solid state ignition, spin on oilfilter, new fuel pump. No Rust, always garaged. On to a newproject and need the room. Can be seen in Evergreen Colorado.Email me with any questions.Asking Price [email protected]


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2016 VTR is fast approaching! Be sure to visit theirwebsite at www.VTR2016.com check out the swankyaccommodations, cool activities (a Le Mans start?!)

www.tanglewoodresort .com

P & L for March 2016 - RMTC

Income

Membership Dues $417.22 Raffle $52.00 Miscellaneous $72.22

Total Income $541.44

Expenses

Bank Charge $2.00 Newsletter Printing $44.76 Raffle $10.79 Stamps/Postage $109.65 Federal Taxes 2015 $122.40 Colo. State Taxes 2015 $38.00 Total Expenses $327.60

Profit for March $213.84

Month Ending Bank Balance $7594.26


LODO WALKING TOUR MAY 1STLoDo was Denver's original downtown, with some of the oldest buildings in the city. Steve Hart's tours emphasize thetransportation history of early Denver--covered wagons, stagecoaches, steamboats, railroads, and streetcars. So, westart at Denver Union Station, then visit the streetcar station, the stagecoach station, Cherry Creek, and the corral wherehorses, covered wagons, and worn-out oxen could be traded in for a proper prospector's New Mexican mule or burro.Along the way, he discusses Colorado's first mint, the 1880's railroad hotel boom, and the 1893 Silver Crash thatbrought Denver's growth to an overnight halt.

The largest brewery in Denver (not Golden)--the Tivoli--was located just across Cherry Creek from LoDo. Before theTivoli Brewery closed in the early 1970's, it was home to the Brewery Bar Mexican Restaurant. Although today theTivoli is the Auraria Campus Student Union and just opened a new microbrewery, it has no Brewery Bar because therestaurant moved to 1st and Kalamath and became Brewery Bar II. Steve has been eating lunch there since the late1970's and it is still his favorite place in Denver for Mexican food.

So, join Steve on Sunday, May 1, at 10:00 am for a LoDo tour and lunch. You'll not only learn some LoDo history, butundoubtedly become a Brewery Bar II aficionado too!"

Thanks,Steve Hart

WANTED:A French speaking Triumph

enthusiast to help translate theFrederic Reydellet's book Triumph

au Mans volume 5.There are 256 pages (mostly photos)

with the great possibility that thefinished work could be sold, meaningyour efforts would be paid based upon

sales. Please contact Patrick [email protected] for

more information.

Colorado Concours d’Elegance & ExoticSports Car Show

Ability Connection Colorado’s Annual Colorado Concours d’ Eleganceand Exotic Sports Car Show, one of the premiere car shows in theRocky Mountain Region, is being held on Sunday June 5, 2016 from9:00 AM to 3:00 PM at Arapahoe Community College, 5900 SouthSanta Fe Drive, Littleton,CO. The Colorado Concours is an annualevent showcasing nearly 500 rare sports and classic cars, earlycollectibles and the latest exotics provided by local and regional carclubs.

Proceeds from this spectacular event go to Ability ConnectionColorado’s Creative Options for Early Childhood Education Centers.The education centers provide early care, intervention, prevention,support and education services to at-risk Colorado families and nearly700 infants, toddlers and pre-school children each year. Childrenreceive developmental screenings and assessment services,individualized mental health services and other services tailoredspecifically to their learning.

The RMTC has been invited to bring our beautiful cars to this show. Ifpossible, it would be great if we could get at least one model of eachTriumph. Registration is $50.00 (and is tax deductible). You can goonline to register at www.coloradoconcours.org If you have anyquestions, you can contact Mark Bosler at [email protected] will be more information to follow in the May Newsletter.


BISHOP’S CASTLE, YOU AND YOUR TR- PLAN NOW!

Overnighter to Bishops Castle, July 16-17, 2016

The destination for this drive is Bishops Castle, one of the most unique structures in Colorado, which has been built byMr. Jim Bishop over the last 45 years (www.roadsideamerica.com/story/2047).This club event may be done as a two day trip with a Saturday overnight in Salida or as a longer one day drive downand back on Sunday.For those making it a two day trip we will leave from highway 285 at the parking lot in Conifer at 2:00 pm onSaturday, July 16th. Then through Bailey, Kenosha pass and Fairplay to Johnson Village where we go south on 285/24to 291 going east into Salida arriving about 4:30 (total about 140 miles from Denver).Overnight at a motel in Salida of your choice (*make your own reservation) and leaving Sunday about 8:30 am afterbreakfast and going 30 miles east on highway 50 to Texas Creek and south on highway 69 25 miles to Westcliffe.Then east on highway 96 for 15 miles to the junction with highway 165 where we go south about 8 miles to Bishopscastle, arriving about 10:30 to 11:00 am.For those doing the event as a one day trip on Sunday the most direct route is through Colorado Springs, south on 115through Penrose to Florence. Then south on highway 67 past SuperMax (no hitch-hiker pickup!), through Wetmoreand continuing about 10 miles south and west to the junction with highway 165. Then 8 miles south to Bishops Castle.Plan to arrive between 10:30 and 11:00; it’s about a 140 mile drive from Denver.After exploring the castle for about an hour (park on the shoulder, no entry fee) the combined group will leave about11:30 – 12:00 and go back through Wetmore then east on 96 through Pueblo for lunch at the Aviators Bar and Grill atthe Pueblo airport east of town.Afterward we can come back on a rural-scenic route via Boone, Yoder, Calhan, Peyton, and Kiowa or you can head upI-25 for a quicker trip.*Motels in Salida are filling up quickly for weekend visits (local music concert crowds) and some require a two nightstay. Shirley & I have made reservations at the Hampton Inn @ 719-539-0800 for July 16th but there are many othermotels. Make reservations very early (like now) – most have no-cost cancellation clauses so make a reservations nowif there is any chance you will be making the trip.)


Triumph TR-X ConceptThe Triumph TRX concept which was unveiled at the

1950 London Motor Show was a aerodynamic, aluminum-bodied roadster based on a slightly stretched StandardVanguard platform.

The electrically operated headlight covers were unusual for the time and gave the TRX an extremely clean appearancefrom the front. Electrically controlled hydraulics were used to adjust the position of the bench-style seat, raise andlower the convertible roof, and deploy the built-in hydraulic jacks.

The Triumph TRX was powered by a 2.0 litre 4-cylinder engine with twin carburetors. In total just 3 TRX prototypeswere constructed. Two are still in existence, while the third sadly caught fire and was destroyed.

The TRX never spawned a similarly styled production model. Instead Triumph opted to manufacture the TriumphTR2. Both the TRX and the TR2 were designed by Walter Belgrove.


RMTC Board MeetingMarch 7, 2016Present: Debbie Bosler, Jeff Otto, Marla Otto, Mike McGuire, Patrick Huckels, Janet Cline, Liz ReedGuests: Ralph Malewska, Andrej Galins, Barb McGuire, Rod Tomkins, Mark BoslerDebbie called the meeting to order at 6:55pm. She asked that all board members use the Triumph Board email distribution listthat Andrej had set up for all board communications.Speakers have been scheduled for both the March and April general meetings.Due to the rules of an LLC, there has to be an LLC meeting as part of the April board meeting to sign LLC paperwork forupcoming year.Both the July and September board meetings have been moved due to the holidays. The meetings are now July 11 and September12th.Board reviewed and discussed about half of the By-law revisions. They hope to complete the task at the April board meeting andwill present to the members at the April general meeting.Secretary – Liz ReedNo updates.Events – Jeff OttoSpring car tune-up will be April 16; please send all pertinent information to Andrej so that he can upload to the RMTC websiteand to Jeff for inclusion in the monthly newsletters.Spring car show is May 22 at Gunther Toody’s on Arapahoe Road. Andrej created a super poster for the car show that will bedisplayed at Gunther Toody’s as well as at other businesses in the area. Discussion regarding ordering t-shirts for the car show asthis is the 25th annual show. Marla made the motion to order t-shirts; Jeff seconded. Motion passed. Andrej to design and ordert-shirts using the poster as a guide. We can bring the club cabanas to use. Gunther Toody’s will donate something for the raffle.Treasurer – Marla OttoMarla is preparing the corporate tax return. It should be completed and mailed in a couple of weeks.Regalia – Patrick HuckelsPatrick will order 25 dash plaques for the car show. No ribbons as there will be no judging of cars.It was suggested that for future raffles at the general meetings, there are fewer prizes but they are more valuable items from whichto choose.Webmaster – Andrej GalinsAndrej can set up the RMTC website to work with Café Press. Café Press would work as an online store for RMTC items. Theycannot offer items with embroidery, however they do silk screen. Andrej will send them the RMTC logo and work with their ITguy to get this set up. The cost to the club for this feature would be based on the number of items sold per month. Each membercan order any item and it will be shipped directly to their home.Membership – Janet ClineJanet took several members off of the roster as they had not responded to her emails regarding their expired RMTC memberships.There are now 116 member families. Suggestion – should another RMTC member call to discuss their reasons for not renewingtheir dues? It was decided that it wouldn’t hurt for another member to call to discuss.Publisher – Mark BoslerMark wanted to know how urgent it was to get the newsletter mailed each month. Most of the members receive the newsletter viaemail; it was decided that within a week of sending out would be fine.Guest – Rod TomkinsRod attended a meeting with the Colorado Car Collector Council (CCCC). This council is made up of members from other carclubs (38 other car clubs), as well as car enthusiasts. They expect to have representatives from 60 car clubs by the end of 2016.This is more of a legislative council; they are the group who lobbied for the 5-year license plate for all older/no longer made carsand trucks.Leo Boyd, lobbyist for CCCC, is in the process of forming a PAC which would be separate from the CCCC.The cost is $50 per year per club, with an additional $4 per car to join. Please look at their website to see what they have doneand are trying to do now; thecollectorcarcouncil.com.Rod will ask a representative from CCCC to speak at the May general meeting. The RMTC board will make a decision onwhether or not to join, after the May meeting.Meeting adjourned at 8:40pm.Respectfully Submitted,Liz ReedMinister of Letters


Spring Car show T-shirts

The artwork is done and now we are collectinginformation on how many people would like to purchase a

Tshirt? We are estimating that the shirts will cost $12each. If interested, please send me your size(s) to

[email protected]

Coors Tour on Saturday, March 12,2016!

Joining the tour were Brooks Turner & Nancy Vogel,Glenn & Terrie Sorensen, Mark & Debbie Bosler, AndyDeVisscher, Patrick & Vivianne Huckles, Liz Reed, &Bob & Judi Becwar. Judi gave a “modified” tour forPatrick & ViVi, while the rest went on a VIP tour withCoors Hospitality Guide, Mary Koch.

Tour started at 10am and lasted an hour before the"sampling" started. With a smaller group, we wereprivileged to sample 2 different beers in a VIP room,before heading to the lounge for another sample. We thenheaded to downtown Golden where we enjoyed lunch in aprivate room at the Old Capital Grill.

Bob Becwar

Robert & JoAnn Klie [email protected]

www.cheyennecountycruisers.com


The Vintage Triumph Register (VTR)

Club members are encouraged to join the VTR: Benefits Include:� Receive the bi-monthly Magazine, “The Vintage Triumph”� Free Classified ads� Access to VTR’s staff of Technical Consultants� Discounts on Vintage Car Insurance� VTR Regalia� Participation in National ConventionsJoin by sending $35.00 to:The Vintage Triumph Register, PO Box 655, Howell, MI 48844

The Rocky Mountain Triumph Club LLCMembership and Renewal Application Renewal: _______

Dues are $40 per year per family or $35 per year if you choose to New Member: ______receive the monthly newsletter by e-mail only.

Send application and a check for the dues ($35 or $40) to:The Rocky Mountain Triumph Club, LLC, P.O. Box 300426, Denver, CO 80203-0426

Name: ________________________________________________________________________Birthday - Day & Month (optional) Cell Phone number (optional)

Name: ________________________________________________________________________Birthday - Day & Month (optional) Cell Phone number (optional)

Other Family members:___________________________________________________________

Home telephone number __________________ e-mail Address: ________________________

Mailing Street Address:___________________________________________________________

City: ______________________________________ State:_________ ZIP:_______________

Select Newsletter Delivery: ______ mail & e-mail ($40) _____ e-mail ONLY ($35)

Triumph Motor Car(s): Year, Model: _________________________________________________

How did you find us? (web page, other member, other): __________________________________

Was there a club member who “recruited you”; if so, who?:_______________________________

Please list your main interest in joining the club or suggestions for club activities:_____________________________________________________________________________

Cut out or copy the form below for renewal and new memberships,include check payable to RMTC, LLC and mail to club PO Box


Rocky Mountain Triumph ClubPO Box 300426Denver, CO 80203-0426

Our inaugural winningcaption:

“The first and lastTriumph Steeple Chase”

Thanks to Sean DeBow!

MINI QUIZMarch’s question: What do the 1968 Triumph TR-250K

and the 1963 Corvette Stingray have in common?Answer: Peter Brock was the body designer.

Correct Answerers: Dean Teasdale, Bob Becwar, MarkBosler*, Steve Hart*

(*awarded cherished chalice at the general meeting)

April’s Question: What does this Triumph 1960/61LeMans TRS and the new F150 have in common?

Prize: RMTC Polo Shirt. Since we only have one of these shirts tieing winners will be selected by a coin toss.Please respond by April 19 to [email protected]

Something new atGeneral Meetings:

'Create-A-Caption'

No purchase necessary.Patrick will show an

interesting Triumph relatedphoto at the meeting and the

audience is encouraged toparticipate. The elected

winner (by applause) will earna prize for their wit and

humor.

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OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE ROCKY … Mountain Triumph Club LLC PO Box 300426 Denver, CO 80203-0426 rockymountaintr.org p.1 OFFICIAL NEWSLETTER OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN TRIUMPH CLUB Yee