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Pacific Tiger Club Newsletter Dec 2008/Jan 2009
Rootes of the Pacific Northwest
In this issue:President’s Corner… page 1Calendar of Events… page 3PTC Meeting… page 6Tech Tip… page 9
President’s Corner
I would like thank all of you who attended the AGM at Robb’s 125th Street Grille. Thanks go to Budd Bennion for arranging this year’s banquet, along with choosing a number of the door prizes. Speaking of door prizes almost everyone who attended went home with a door prize. Thanks to Dick & Hollie Sanders & Bob Bennion for their contribution of door prizes. Thanks to Dick for bringing the video, light box displays.
Longtime PTC member Eugene Cederstrad passed away October 31, 2008. Eugene will be
Pacific Tiger Club Newsletter Oct/Nov 2008missed by all who knew him. For all PTC members we extend our sincere sympathies to his family. Eugene and his wife Diane, who passed away a year & half ago, were both very active PTC members.
There will be no November meeting, as one stepped up to host it.
We are looking for volunteers to host upcoming meetings. Beginning with January, all months are open. As a reminder, if you host a meeting, PTC will offer $25.00 to help defray the cost of refreshments.
Another reminder: PTC still needs a secretary.
The Christmas party will be hosted by Judy and Kevin Jewell on December 13, 2008. It will be a potluck. See details in this issue. Note: Please bring a donation of non perishable foods that will be donated to a local food bank.
SUNI 2009 is coming. For information contact Max Pahmeirer. 360-668-1303 or [email protected]
See you at the Christmas party.
Larry
Do you have an interesting article to share with the readers? We are always interested in any submissions.
2007-2008 Executive and Officers
President: Larry Atkisson37624 Vista Key Drive NEHansville, Wa [email protected]
VP/Newsletter Kathryn Fitzgerald/Mike Clark4723 Woodside PlaceWest Vancouver, BC V7S [email protected]
Secretary: Linda Atkisson37624 Vista Key Drive NEHansville, Wa [email protected]
Treasurer: Bob Bennion37904 Fawn Rd NE.Hansville, WA [email protected]
Renewing your membership?
Members are asked to observe their renewal dates on each month’s address label. The date indicates when your dues are due to continue receiving the PTC Newsletter. Please send all membership correspondence to Budd at: 14720 30th NE, Seattle, WA. 98155 (206)364-8478 or via email: [email protected].
Annual Membership fee $32.00 US/35.00 Foreign for foreign members.
Canadian Funds Payment to PTC
We ask each Canadian member to calculate the current exchange rate into US funds. Example: dues today $35.00USD=38.50 CAD (based on 10% exchange rate)
Make payment payable to Pacific Tiger Club and we will process via our bank. Exchange rates are constatntly changing. For assistance you may use the following website:http://www.xe.com
Chairpersons
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Pacific Tiger Club Newsletter Oct/Nov 2008Internet: Jim Leach
811 Highland DriveSeattle, Wa [email protected]
Activities: Larry & Eileen Ingersoll 29206 61st Ave S Auburn, Wa 98001 253-946-0762 [email protected]
Membership: Budd Bennion14720 30th NESeattle, WA [email protected]
Historian: Brett Simpson 10005 SE 267th St. Kent, WA 98031 253-859-5096 [email protected]
Want to avoid mail delays? Receive your next issue of the PTC Newsletter emailed to you on-line. Contact us at [email protected] with your email address
Are you buying, selling or trading? Email us at [email protected]
We want to hear your great stories! Do you have a great story to share? Send us the details with your photos. Let us know!
CALENDAR OF EVENTS
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DEC/JAN ISSUE - Deadline Jan 10th, 2009
For British Cars - 2008PTC 2008 Meeting Schedule
Dec 13th – PTC Christmas Party @ the Jewell’s
We need your help! If you know of any Sunbeam Events, please contact your
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CHECK OUT the PTC WEBSITE at
http://autos.groups.yahoo.com/group/PacificTigerClub/
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Activities Co-coordinator and we’ll get it in the newsletter.
Want to avoid mail delays? Receive your next issue of the PTC Newsletter emailed to you on-line. Contact us at [email protected] with your email address
We want to hear your great stories! Do you have a great story to share? Send us the details with your photos. Let us know!
DO WE HAVE YOUR CURRENT ADDRESS AND EMAIL? HELP US KEEP OUR RECORDS UP TO DATE AND SEND YOUR CHANGES TO BUDD OR THE EDITOR.
Profile your car!We would like to have a profile of your car, even if everyone knows who you are. Please email your profile to Mike & Kathryn. New to the PTC? Let us know the details, as we would like to do a feature article on your car!
NUPTUALS
Two Tiger owners, Ron Simcox and Deb Steinbeck were married last Friday evening, in Vancouver Washington.. Fellow Sunbeamers, Fred and Gayle Ghering "Tiger owner"of Oregon City, Or. along with Chuck and Jane Nicodemus "Alpine owner" of Clackamas, Or. attended. What a wedding it was!
A rare and beautiful program held in the old school made to a church that Ron attended school and even went to the church. After the wedding the reception was held in their new church adjacent to the old one. Ron and Deb all dressed out in their finery were "BEAMING" as they went up the isle.
Ron's, Tiger is the original he has had since he was in the Air Force so many years ago. It has been in several countries and all but 2 states here in the USA.Debs, Tiger is the famous Maroon Beauty and automatic with hand controls, that she handles very nicely I might add. She met Ron several years ago and after she made the decision to get the Tiger, Ron helped arrange the controls for her to drive it.
Jane and I have been on many trips with this great couple, up to Canada for those famous Rootes Rendezvous' and as well as Washington and Oregon..
We wish them the very Happiest of all in their future.
Chuck Nicodemus
Fill ‘er Up!By Dick Sanders
Sunbeam Stocking StuffersThe last of the trick-or-treaters had barely left the door when the first deluge of Christmas advertising hit the airwaves, followed by stuffed mailboxes. So who are we to fight the wave that started with the mailing of the first Sears catalog over a century ago? For the Sunbeam enthusiast in your household, the pickings are pretty good this year.
Get Smart – the complete TV series. No TV show or movie showcased the Sunbeam Tiger and Alpine better than this classic TV comedy, starring Don Adams and Barbara Feldon. $179.95 at Buy.com (see link below), but late word is that Costco may also soon have it - for only $129. http://www.buy.com/retail/product.asp?sku=209204500&adid=17654&dcaid=17654
2009 Rootes Group CalendarAussie Sunbeamer Vic Hughes has been putting out quality Rootes calendars for several years. This year’s might be the best yet. It features a wide variety of Rootes cars with interesting backdrops. Order now to receive yours by Christmas from Australia, U.S. and
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Pacific Tiger Club Newsletter Oct/Nov 2008Canadian-holiday versions available. http://www.lulu.com/content/4340821
A sample from the calendar:
North by Northwest Get ready for SUNI V next summer in Rapid City, South Dakota with this classic Alfred Hitchcock adventure, starring Cary Grant and Eva Marie Saint. The ending atop Mt. Rushmore (or a suitable Hollywood stand-in) rivals any of today’s CGI-generated action flicks. Now finally available on DVD.
The Works Tigers – 1964 to 1966You’d like to buy your favorite Sunbeamer a copy of the now-rare Book of Norman, but the $800+ price tag on the typical eBay offering makes your pocketbook shudder? Get the next best thing! Graham Rood’s new book delivers a
complete history and rare, rare photos of the factory race Tigers. A must for any Tiger or Sunbeam racing enthusiast. Some outlets price it as high as $149, but the best recent advertised prices are local, at one of the best outlet anywhere for automotive books and manuals: Books 4 Cars, located in Seattle’s Columbia City. http://books4cars.com/
Get Smart – the Movie. Steve Carell takes over Don Adam’s role in this 2008 update of the classic ’60’s TV comedy. Our favorite bright red Sunbeam returns and gets a full hour, would you believe it, a full hour of screen time. Well… would you believe 30 minutes? Would you believe 25 seconds??? Look at it this way: the late Marlon Brando got millions for about the same screen time in Superman II. The classic movie-critic line applies here: “I laughed until I stopped.” Still, a good popcorn flick for a rainy afternoon, available everywhere.
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Weekends of Glory. In his eagerly-awaited follow-up book to Long Straights and Hairpin Turns, Martin Rudow chronicles sports car racing in the Pacific Northwest, this time from 1962-1970. Contains rare photos of long-defunct race tracks around the NW, plus racing photos of several Sunbeam Alpines, courtesy of PTC’s Jim Leach and the estate of the late Tacoma Alpine racer Jann Helzer. Again, try Books 4 Cars for best prices and availability.
Vintage Racing
All vintage events sponsored by SOVREN. More info for these and other NW vintage events can be found at: http://www.sovren.org/
Holiday Party – P.T.C.Saturday, December 13, 2008, 6-10 pm at the Jewell’s 12120 202nd Ave NEWoodinville, WA 98077 425 868-1922rsvp or questions: 425 885-0103 or [email protected]
Gift exchange… white elephant gifts (used items okay) - (bring one to get one)Potluck: A-J appetizer or salad, K-R Side Dishes S-Z Dessert
B.y.o.b. except for coffee, tea, sodas, ciderJewell’s will supply Turkey, ham , plates etc.
Directions: From Avondale Road, Turn East on 132nd (Bear Creek Road). Right again at Firestation (133rd)Right into Tuscany (198th Drive. Right at 202nd (Sienna Woods). We’re the 4th House on the Left.
SUNI V
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HEADQUARTERS HOTEL RAMKOTA Our Headquarters hotel for SUNI V is located at 2111 N Lacrosse St. at Exit 59, off U S interstate 90 in Rapid City. For those of you with a GPS in your car plug in that address. The Ramkota Hotel has 267 very spacious rooms with a Western theme decor including 30 two-room suites and 3 Jacuzzi Suites. The hotel has one of the Black Hills largest indoor swimming pools plus a spacious indoor water park. The hotel features the Award winning Minerva’s Restaurant and bar. Some of the amenities the hotel has to offer are: Fitness room, business center, in room coffee, tea iron and full size board, hair dryer, movies, voice mail and FREE high speed internet in all guest rooms. Safe deposit boxes are available at the front desk. Reservations are made under SUNI V room block at $104 plus 8 % room and $2 occupancy tax. Two room suites add $30. The SUNI V block of rooms includes a continental breakfast each morning. Parking-there is ample parking for our Sunbeams, trailers and tow vehicles. For those souvenirs or forgotten items Rushmore Mall is within walking distance. In addition to Minerva’s restaurant there is TGI Fridays, Denny’s, Boston’s Outback Steak House, Red Lobster, Fuddruckers and Olive Garden, all within walking distance. For Reservations call 605-343-8550. For a virtual tour of the hotel go to www.rapidcity/ramkota.com
SUNI V
PRELIMINARY SCHEDULE June 21 to 26, 2009
21st Registration - lobby 12 to 8 pmHospitality Room 8pm to 11pm
22nd Continental Breakfast (Mon thru Sat)Registration 8 am to 10:30 - LobbyConcours in the Park 11 am to 6pm 6:30 Pm Convoy to Mt. RushmoreDinner on your own, Mt. Rushmore CafeteriaHospitality Room 8:00 pm to 11 pmVendor Sales
23rd Rallye Start at the Ramkota 1st car out 9am12:30 Leave for tour thru Badlands Alternate Crazy HorseDinner on your own at Wall Drug (Badlands Tour)Hospitality Room 7pm to 11 pm
24th Auto- X @ Civic Center parking lot(Black Hills Sports Car Club)1st Car out 9 am (Group 1)Lunch1st Car out 1pm (Group2)Hospitality Room 8pm to 11pmVendor SalesChuckwagon Dinner leave hotel 5:45
25th Auto-X Civic Center parking lot1st car out 9 am Group 2Lunch1st car out 1 pm Group 1Special 50th Anniversary Event, Cake, Quiz, Raffle/door prizes Ramkota
26th Vendor SalesTours AM (on your own)5pm Happy Hour 6pm Plated DinnerBanquet ProgramHospitality Room
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27th Happy motoring
OBITUARY
Eugene R. Cederstrand, 1935-2008, passed away early November 1 after courageous battle with CHF resulting from a heart attack last December. He passed away peacefully with family at his side. He is preceded in death by his wife Diane, and his beloved baby son, Keith.
Born in Anacortes, Washington to Olaf and Mabel Cederstrand, (Nokleby), he attended Anacortes HS, graduating 1955, and served in the US Air Force 1955-59. Gene worked as a mechanist in the Aerospace Program at Boeing from 61’-71’. He was proud of his contribution in the development of the Apollo Lunar Roving Vehicles for NASA. Gene started acquiring apartments with his brother, Ken and left Boeing to start Cederstrand Rentals. Together, they concentrated on buying and renovating buildings in the Rainier Valley to the Central area. Later, after his son Eric became involved, they completed several historic renovations in Tacoma s well as projects in Lacey and Idaho.
Gene was an honest and generous man with a big heart. He was not a man of many words, until given the changes to tell a story about a great car, a special antique, an exotic foreign country, helping someone in need, or teaching a beautiful lady to dance! Then his quick wit, charm and confidence would emerge, and an audience born. For 35 years he was an avid ballroom danced several nights a week. He was an active
member of the Rainier Valley Chamber of Commerce, Ballard and Burien Elks Lodge, Pacific Tiger Automobile Club, and the Pace Setters Dance Club.
The family would like to extend special thanks to Tacoma General Hospital’s, Dr. Retailliau, the Cardiac Study Center Dr. Pugeda, Dr. Lee, and Dr. Vora, and the amazing staff of the Congestive Heart Failure Clinic. We also want to Thank Tiffany Yancey, Joe McIntyre and the other caregivers for their help and assistance over many months.
He leaves behind his devoted son, Eric Cederstrand (Tenley), grandchildren Avery and Annika, step-children Randall Standish, Allena Standish, her children Kelsey, Shayna and Quinlyn, brother Ken Cederstrand (David Watts), niece Florette, and brother Nils Cederstrand (Ronni) and children, first wife Paulette Quirie (Good) who’s tireless assistance was so appreciated, and his special friend, Marlene Gaw, whose visits were the highlight if his week. We’d also like to thank the countless friends in the Seattle area. Gene was loved and respected by his family, community, employees and his friends. He will be missed by all of us. We love you Dad! Now Dance!
Do you have an interesting tech tip to share with the readers? We are always interested in any submissions.
We want to hear from you! Share your stories with the PTC members. We are always interested in any submissions.
Want to avoid mail delays? Receive your next issue of the PTC Newsletter emailed to you on-line. Contact us at [email protected] with your email address
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TECH TIP
The formula to determine which rear end gearwill produce a given engine speed with a knowncombination of miles per hour and tire size.
Rear Tire Diameter x rpm--------------------------------- = Gear Ratio
336 x mph
The formula used to determine what rpm willbe produced at a given mph and a known gear ratio”
mph x Gear Ratio------------------------- x 336 = rpm Rear Tire Diameter
The formula used to determine what road speedwill be produced with a given engine speed and a known gear ratio:rpm x Rear Tire Diameter---------------------------------- = mph Gear Ratio x 336
Thanks to Bob Bennion
FOR SALE:
1. Roll bar, fresh gloss black/clear coat powder painted, $400.00
2. Wheels – shown belowBarry @ 541 754 3885 Corvallis
3. 5 bolt 289 2V, 120Kmi, hear run. $500.00 obo email Russ at: [email protected].
3. 1967 - Sunbeam Alpine,Soft top, original hard top and cover. 98% originalPrice: $ 5,000.00Mike Seek, 236 W. Second St.Tonasket, WA. 98855 Phone: (509) 486-1301Email: [email protected]
4. 5 bolt 289 engine, complete (.030) $500.00Torker 2 intake manifolds $125.00 ea6 bolt 289K code STD bore block $600.00Rebuilt 302 (.030) zero miles complete assy
$2000.00Dana 44 gear sets 3:07, 3:31, 3:54, 3:73
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6 bolt stl. Belhsg. Blkplate, 164T flywheel and clutch assy $225.00Contact Earle Baird @ 360-881-0336
State sponsored confusion REGALIA
Hats, Hats, Hats… We got ‘em! $15.00 +2.50 for Shipping, all have the "Pacific Tiger Club" Logo on the front, some have Tiger or Alpine on the side and some have no added logo on the side. Make all forms of payment to "Pacific Tiger Club" and mail to Budd Bennion, 14720 30th Ave NE, Seattle WA 98155-7512.
Fleece jackets $30 + postage $4Polo shirts- Lady's = $20 + postage $3 Men’s = $15 + postage $3
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Want Ad Policy:Free ads for Rootes Group and related parts, cars etc for all PTC members. Ads will run for two issues. Depending on available space, the ads can run longer if necessary.
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Save postage by picking up regalia at club meeting
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Next Meeting: Dec 13th, 2008 Pacific Tiger Club37624 Vista Key Drive NEHansville, WA 98340
