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SEPTEMBER 2009
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In This Issue:
Schermerhorn Tech SessionPhotos from Monterey
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From The Editor:
September Meetings
HEALEY HEARSAY is the official monthly publication of the AUSTIN HEALEY CLUB of SAN DIEGO. Monthly member’s meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each month at 6:30 P. M. The location varies and is announced in the newsletter and on our web site: www.sdhealey.org
Membership Information
2009 AHCSD Board Members
Special Staff
Advertising Information
Membership in the AUSTIN-HEALEY CLUB of SAN DIEGO is open to all owners of Austin & Jenson Healey’s and to all others who profess an interest in the cars or the purpose of the club. Yearly dues to the AUSTIN-HEALEY CLUB of SAN DIEGO are $30 per household. Visit our web site www.sdhealey.org or contact our Membership Coordinator, Vice President Rick Snover ([email protected]) for details and an application.
President - Terry Cowan 619-475-7937 [email protected], Membership - Rick Snover 858-689-9340 [email protected] - Susan Virden-Kwiat’ 619-922-9315 [email protected] - Susan Virden-Kwiat’ 619-922-9315 [email protected] - Lynne Stark 619-579-7551 [email protected] - Bob Kitterer 760-731-0250 [email protected]
Regalia Queen - Jan Schmidt 858-453-3864 [email protected] Recorder - Gisela Putzke 858-486-3870 [email protected] - vacantWeb Master - Rick Snover - [email protected], Austin Healey Club of America - Mike Williams 858-761-3356 [email protected], Car Club Council of Greater San Diego Gerry Kwiat’ 619-922-2581 [email protected] British Car Club Council Terry Cowan 619-475-7937 [email protected]
Classified Ads (Market Place) are free to members. Classifieds for items wanted or small items for sale are free to nonmembers also. Ads may be placed at any time. Submit artwork and payment to the Treasurer. Annual display ad and monthly nonmember “Car For Sale” classified ad rates are as follows:
Full Page 7” x 9” $100.00 per yearHalf Page 4.5” x 7” $75.00 per yearQuarter page 2.25” x 3.5” $50.00 per yearBusiness card $30.00 per year
All advertising and articles for publication must be submitted to the editor no later than the 20th of each month for publication in the next month’s issue. ([email protected])
Visit our web site at http://www.sdhealey.org
Cover: John Schermerhorn looks on as club members Dick Schmidt, Mike Williams and Gisela Putzke discuss and work on his car at the last Tech Session. photo: B. Kitterer
The Bucket List seems to be the p o p u l a r t e r m these days for things one wants to do before the end of ones life. Well one of the things that has b e e n o n m y
Bucket List for some time is to spend a year or two wandering around the country in a motor home and I have decided to check that off my list. So I am in the process of moving out of my house and into the motor home. Once more it is back to packing everything up so it can go into storage one again. Less is going into storage this time and the number of cars is being reduced (see ads). Currently I plan to continue doing the news letter but everything will be done via the internet. If we find that this does not work or is not beneficial to the club a change will then be made.
Along that same line a quick look at the adjacent column shows thirteen club positions but only nine people. These names and perhaps another ten or so have been filling these positions for some years as well as being the key folks in bring about two very successful national events in less than ten years. While hard to believe, another year is almost gone an the VP is going to be looking for some new volunteers to fill club positions. If you have never done this or it has been a while since holding a club position please give it some consideration - - at least a few of us are getting really really old and tired.
Till next month - - - Bob
• Monthly Meeting - September 9
• COCO’S10430 Friars Rd. SD
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Calling all Healeyites
More fun stuff coming up in September, British Invasion Night on the 2nd is a great night out for a Healey cruise !!
A couple of our club members will be racing at Coronado Speed Festival on the 26th & 27th. I ordered 40 Club Corral
Passes for those who wish to show their cars and visit the racers. Sunday if you don't want to see the races there is the Beach'n 101 Cruise and the next weekend is British Car Day so get your entry in so we have a good count for the trophy's if you want to attend!!
Our meeting on the 9th will be at Coco's, also we had a board meeting to discuss more fun stuff to do on / during our meeting nights and other new and overlooked ideas instead of just eating, so we hope to implement those ideas soon !!
Cheers, Terry
President’s Message:
For those who need to power cook.
forwarded by Mike Williams
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Minutes Last Meeting:
NOTE: Please excuse any omissions as the noise level was very loud and difficult to hear.
Attendance for the August 12th, Meeting (held at Khan’s Kave, Clairemont Mesa): . 23 members and guests were in attendance. Drove Healeys*, other British ~. Attending were: Rick Snover & Allie Casarda, Gerry & Susan Kwiat’, Bob Kitterer & Delores McComas, Steve Kirby~, , Udo & Gisela Putzke*, Terry Cowan & Lisa Mandell, Dick & Jan Schmidt, Bob Humphreys*, Howard & Lynne Stark, Mike Dolphin, Bob & Sure Farnsworth*, Chuck Sharp, Jim & Libby Pendleton, & Norm Brewer. Meeting was called to order at 7:25pm by President, Terry Cowan. Secretary: July Minutes were approved.Vice President/Membership: Rick reported membership is at 99 members. Treasurer: Treasury Report was given. See Treasurer for Treasury balance. Newsletter: Bob asked for stories of events to be written up for the newsletter. Photos and info to Bob at [email protected] by 20th of the month. Activities: Lynne reported on various events to participate in during August/Sept. Activities included (but not limited to): Saturday August 15th Ice Cream Social/Drive-In Movie (with MG Club) at Foster Freeze, Waring Rd, 5pm-630pm Santee Drive-In 8pm (Movies Harry Potter, GI Joe, Transformers); August 22rd Tech Session at Schermerhorn’s if they return from their vacation; Sept 2nd British Invasion El Cajon Cruise Night, El Cajon, Healeys are reserved on Orange Ave, with Jaguars, 4pm-8pm; Sept 26-27 Coronado Speed Festival; Oct 4, British Car Day (registration flyers being mailed out). See newsletter and website for these and other listed activities. Regalia: Jan had several t-shirts/sweat shirts for sale. SD British Car Club Council: Steve reported British Car Day on Oct 4 was on schedule and to get registration forms in asap because trophy’s are awarded based on pre-registration. Changes have been made to Ball Breaker Challenge Rallye. Instead of winner of previous rallye hosting the next event, the entire Club(s) will be hosting the event. First Club will be Austin-Healey Club and each year other scheduled Clubs on rotation. Will only be held once a year on third weekend in January. Club will set up a special committee to arrange for this event. Museum/Greater SD Car Club Council: Gerry reported on various car shows and activities Aug/Sept/October. El Cajon will be having their British Invasion Night on Sept 2nd. Orange Ave has been set aside for Healeys & Jaguars. Various local towns weekly car shows (i.e. Santee Lakes 3-7pm Fridays, April-Sept; La Mesa Thursdays; Escondido Fridays, Chula Vista-Tuesday, El Cajon-Weds). See flyers for further information/sign ups. A List of all CCC activities were handed out that provided a complete summary of all car show/events and activities throughout the summer and fall. Old Business: It was reported that Mike Williams was still looking into getting Club business cards and with getting Warren’s help on the design and layout. Hope to have samples ready for discussion at Sept meeting. New Business: Next meeting to possibly held at Coco’s on Friar’s Rd for a more quieter atmosphere.
Gerry Kwiat was the lucky dinner entrée winner. Meeting adjourned 8:30 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,Susan Virden-Kwiat’, Secretary
AUGUST MEETING MINUTES 2009
HAPPY SUMMER HOT AUGUST NIGHTS
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Activities - what the future brings:
SEPTEMBER AND BEYOND• September 2nd Wednesday 4pm – 7pm British Invasion Night El Cajon Cruise and Show Main and Magnolia , El Cajon • September 9th Wednesday 6:30pm AHCSD General Membership Meeting COCO’S, 10430 Friars Rd. • September 12th Saturday 12 Noon Possible drive to Julian More info at Sept. meeting • September 12th Saturday Car show/bbq where the Replica 199 Endurance car and the replica Streamliner Will be displayed Miller Motorsports Park west of Salt Lake City, Utah www.millermotorsportspark.com • September 16th – 19th
Healeys Return to Bonneville Bonneville World of Speed, Utah www.saltflats.com www.healeysreturntobonneville.com • September 26th & 27th Saturday & Sunday Coronado Speed Festival Naval Air Station North Island www.fleetweeksandiego.org/coronadospeedfestival • September 27th Sunday 9am – 3pm 4th Annual Beach'n 101 Cruise www.drivethe101.com • October 4th Sunday 7:30am – 3pm 30th Annual San Diego British Car Day and Picnic Admiral Baker Field www.sandiegobritishcarday.org • October 14th Wednesday 6:30 pm AHCSD General Membership Meeting • October 17th Saturday 1-6pm Octoberfest Party Bob and Sue Farnsworth
Hi Everyone…September looks to be a busy month starting with the British Invasion at the El Cajon Classic Cruise on Wed. Sept.2. We have plenty of space for our cars reserved for us on Orange Ave. off Main Street in El Cajon. If possible we want to get our cars there by 3-3:30pm. You should still be able to bring cars in later if you can’t get there that early. The show runs from 4pm to around 6:30 or so. There are quite a few restaurants and eateries around that can handle small to large groups if we want to get a bite to eat after the show. This was a fun event last year and there are always a lot of very cool cars. At our last meeting there seemed to be interest in a drive to Julian on Saturday Sept. 12.We could enjoy a nice drive and do some antiquing, shopping and walking as well as stopping for apple pie and cider. Check your calendars and we’ll talk more about it at our next meeting on Sept.9th. If you can’t make the meeting send me an E-mail or give me a call if you are interested in going. September 26th and 27th is the Coronado Speed Festival at Naval Air Station North Island.This seems to be a popular event. Contact Mike Williams or Rick Snover for more info. Sunday September 27th is also the 4th Annual Beach’N 101 Cruise. I understand that this is a very cool “new” event and chance to drive your car on Hwy 101 through some beautiful coast communities and landmarks. Sunday October 4th is the 30th Annual British Car Day and Picnic at Admiral Baker Field, from 7:30am to 3pm. Pre registration is $20 per car by Sept. 11 and $25 per car on the day of the show. This is a free spectator event so tell your friends and family to come on out. Bring your own picnic lunch, beer and wine are ok but no hard stuff and no glass bottles. Cans and plastic are fine. No pets and no vendors. Saturday October 17th we will have our annual Octoberfest party. Bob and Sue Farnsworth have offered to host this event at their lovely home in Ramona. I will have sign up sheets for salads and desserts ,etc. at our next meeting. I hope to see everyone soon…Lynne
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Monterey and Pebble Beach - part one
text and photos by Lou Galper
Above: Nash Healey at the Gooding Auction
Right and top right: Healey Jamaica kit car. on the streets of Pacific groove.
Left: Custom Austin Healey 100-4 coupe on the streets of Pacific groove.
Below: 1950 Crosley Hot Shot at the "Concours de Lemons"Monterey 08/15/2009
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News for California Drivers: Vehicle License Fees Have Gone UpEffective May 19, 2009
If you recently received a renewal letter for your vehicle registration, you might have noticed a slight increase in the amount over prior years. The Legislature authorized the California Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) to increase the Vehicle License Fee (VLF) from .65 percent to 1.15 percent of the price of the vehicle – a change which went into effect May 19, 2009. The DMV wants to help you understand what this new change means, and how it will impact your pocketbook for the next few years. The VLF was established by the Legislature in 1935 in lieu of a property tax on vehicles. Legislators created a formula which is based upon the purchase price of the vehicle or the value of the vehicle when acquired. The new VLF increase applies to all cars, motorcycles, boats, recreational vehicles, and trailer homes. Exempt from the VLF increase are commercial vehicles such as “big rigs” that weigh over 10,001 pounds, trailers and semi-trailers in the Permanent Trailer Identification (PTI) program. So what does this mean for you? Well, you should expect to see an increase generally in the range of $5 per $1,000 of the vehicle price (when purchased). For example, if you bought your vehicle in 2008 for $15,000, your VLF would have been about $97 last year. That same car now has a VLF of about $172 - an increase of approximately $75. The increased VLF will continue through June 30, 2011, but may be extended to June 30, 2013, pending the state budget. A percentage of the revenue received from the VLF will be used to help the DMV improve its services both online and in field offices across California. If your registration was due on or is due after May 19 and you have not received your billing notice please visit www.dmv.ca.gov and click on the More Online Services link to find out when your vehicle registration renewal fees are due. You can even calculate an estimate of your vehicle registration renewal fees and determine the VLF
Subject: DMV Monthly Newsletter Article
If your vehicle registration renewal notice has arrived in the mail recently, you may have noticed an increase in fees. To help California during these tough economic times, new legislation has been implemented to increase the Vehicle License Fee, a fee that drivers pay annually when renewing their car registration. The DMV would like to inform California drivers about this new law and how it will directly affect them. The article inserted below, “News for California Drivers: Vehicle License Fees Have Gone Up”, provides details on the VLF increase that went into effect May 19, 2009 and what drivers can expect as a result. This information will help drivers understand why fees have increased. Additional information on the VLF increase is also available on the DMV Web site at www.dmv.ca.gov. We encourage you to publish this article in your newsletter or post it online, to help your readers learn the facts about this new law. If you have already paid your registration and would like to calculate your fees for next year, visit www.dmv.ca.gov and use the online fee calculator. Should you choose to publish this article, we’d appreciate receiving a copy via e-mail to [email protected] or via fax to (916) 492-0927. Thank you for helping the DMV share this important information! If you have any questions regarding this article or would like any additional information about the DMV or the services it provides, please contact me directly at [email protected] or (916) 239-4615. Sincerely, Meredith Hesby ï On behalf of the California DMV (916) 239-4615 direct | (916) 492-0923 main | (916) 492-0927 fax [email protected]
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amount. And, as long as you’re eligible for it and you receive your renewal notice with the special Renewal Identification Number (RIN) on it, you will still be able to renew your vehicle registration online. It is important to the DMV that California drivers are informed about driver related changes that will affect them, both on and off the road. The best way to learn the most up-to-date information is to regularly visit the DMV Web site, www.dmv.ca.gov. There you can learn about new laws and regulations make an appointment when you must visit a local field office, and take care of other DMV-related transactions online. For more information on the new Vehicle License Fee increase or other DMV news please visit www.dmv.ca.gov. Save Time. Go Online.
News for California Drivers: Vehicle License Fees Have Gone Up( continued from page 7 )
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Schermerhorn Tech Session
photos: B. Kitterer
Left to right facing the camera: Rick Snover, Bob Humphreys and Mike Williams.Left to right backs to the camera:Udo Putzke, Bob Farnsworth and Gisela Putzke
Right: Slow but steady the car is coming together.
Left: Mary Schermerhorn always sees that everyone is feed. John Schermerhorn (back to camera), Sue Fransworth (mostly hidden by John), Mike Williams, Bob Farnsworth and Gisela Putske.
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NEW MEMBERS, BIRTHDAYS, & ANNIVERSARIES
CAR OF THE YEAR AWARD
In an effort to recognize Club members who participate with their Healeys, the Austin Healey Club of San Diego awards Car of the Year (COTY) points for various activities. Opportunities to collect CotY points include any car-related events (shows, drives, rallies, etc.) sponsored by an official organization (other car clubs, auto museum, city chambers of
commerce, charities) where you participate with your Healey. These events may or may not be listed in the newsletter. The participant is responsible for providing proof of participation (entrance fee receipt, photo, corroboration from other club members etc.) to the CotY recorder, Gisela Putzke (858-486-3870 or [email protected]), within 30 days after the event. AHCSD events will have a sign-in sheet that will be forwarded to the recorder. For multi-Healey families, be sure to indicate which car(s) you drove.
CotY points currently approved by the Board are: AHCSD Meetings & Tech Sessions 4 pts; AHCSD driving Events, Parties etc. 6 pts; California Healey Week 16 pts; Healey Rendezvous 16 pts; Austin Healey Conclave 16 pts; S.D. British Car Day & Rolling B.C.D. 10 pts; Other non-AHCSD one day events 2 pts; Other non-AHCSD multi-day events 4pts. The Board on a case-by-case basis may award points for other events.
Putzke, U+G BT7 102Williams, Mike BT7 54Newmeyer, E+A BJ8 54Humphreys, B+B BT7 48Turner, Craig BT7 46Galper, Lou 100 44Tabachki, N+N 100-6 38Kwiat’, G + S 100-6 38Snover, Rick AN8 34Newman, D + C BT8 32Kirby, S+D BT7 30Grundies, Dave BJ8 26Coyote, David 100 26Cowan, Terry 100 24Voth, Warren BJ8 22Stark, H+Lynne Jag 20Farnsworth, B+S BT7 18Shoemaker, K + K 100-6 16Davies, R + S 100- mod 16Daab, G + J 16
McHarris, G + K 100 16Stark, H+Lynne 100-6 14Kitterer, Bob AN5 12Carberry Bob+Jo-A BJ8 12Kind, Klaus BJ8 12Galper, Lou Jag 12Schermerhorn, J+M AN7 8Brewer, Norm Jenson 8Thrift, Rick BT7 6Roberts, Aaron BT7 6Talbert, Sam AN5 6Dompee, Lee BJ8 6Dahl, Dave 6Pendleton, Jim BJ8 6Sharp, C + D BJ8 6Humphreys, B+B Jenson 4Church, B + D AN5 4Duncan, Andy 100-6 2Kirby, S + D Morris 2
September BirthdaysRichard Roberts 09/01Jim Pendleton 09/02Brian Church 09/03Ralph Cummings 09/03Debby Sharp 09/09Michael Dolphin 09/11Jeanette Daab 09/13Warren Voth 09/17Bob McAllister 09/18Jill Leaverton 09/19Charles Sharp 09/21Dewey de Butts 09/26Joan Schwartz 09/27Imelda Limbo-Gonzales 09/28Mark Armstrong 09/30Ventura Arnulfo Jr. 09/07Derek Voth 09/05Ian Cowan 09/18Megan Armstrong 09/21
September AnniversariesBob & Barbara Humphreys 09/10/66Gary & Joan Schwartz 09/14/68John & Mary Schermerhorn 09/15/56Ron & Sandy Davies 09/15/67John & Bridget McGee 09/23/93
COTY Points as of August 20, 2009
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Market PlaceCARS FOR SALE
PARTS FOR SALE
NEW UPHOLSTERY KIT FOR BT7 - in box, red w/white piping, black carpet $1,500.00, Call Ron 760-742-3925
FOR SALE1964 MK II GP Spitfire SCCA/Vintage Race Car
This is a period correct car - recent frame up restoration with blueprinted 1147 cc engine. Raced at SAnta Barbara, Sears Point, Riverside, AZ, Road Atlanta. $13,900. For more information c a l l M i c k e y a t 7 6 0 - 8 2 2 - 1 1 2 6 o r [email protected] Located in Carlsbad, CA 0905
FOR SALE: 1976 JENSEN GT The GT has been upgraded with a 2.2 cam and Dellorto Carbs. It is in good condition with a few minor problems that can be easily repaired.
$7,500 US (or best offer). Additional information and photos are available.Contact Bob Humphreys (858) 278-0414 (eve.)E-mail [email protected]
AUSTIN HEALEY PARTS -I have a garage full of used parts for 100, 100-6, and 3000. Doors, fenders, shrouds, bonnets, engines, transmissions, overdrive unit and lots of misc. small parts available. E-mail [email protected] or call 858-486-3870 for availability.
FOR SALE: Sprite/Midget parts: Ribcase transmission, reconditioned, never installed since, $500.Wire wheel conversion-complete, front splined hubs, 3.90 ratio rear end, knockoffs. Good condition, $350 Wire Wheels (4), painted, with 4 matching Michelin tires, good tread, $180. Two extra wire wheels available also @ $40 each. Miscellaneous parts: seat foams-brand new, engine parts, clutch cylinders, rotors, pads, shocks, lots more, etc., etc., mostly new stuff. Offers cheerfully considered. Call Randy at (858) 735-7700 or email [email protected] for
(4) 13 X 6 Minilites (look a likes)Would like to trade for (4) 13 X 5 of same type.
Mickey (760) [email protected]
FOR SALE: 2000 Miata Special EditionThis limited production car is one of 6,000 built of
which only 3,000 came to the USA. One owner car in excellent condition. Asking $9,750.
Bob Kitterer (760) 731-0250 [email protected]
FOR SALE: 1966 Sprite (in boxes) Engine, tranny, seats and final exterior paint are the major remaining items to be done. Over $7K
has already been spent on this car. Asking $3,000.
Bob Kitterer (760) 731-0250 [email protected]
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P. O. Box 17101San Diego, CA 92177-7101
• Monthly Meeting - September 9
• COCO’S10430 Friars Rd. SD
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