Austin Healey Club of Oregon

When we got to a certain point in the restoration of my BT7, I was asked by Tom and Geno if I wanted side mirrors mounted. My initial reaction was “No Way!” Too much time and effort was put into making the fenders perfect to drill holes in them. They suggested that I mount mirrors in the side curtain sockets instead. Since I don’t drive the car in inclement weather (not by choice anyway) and I don’t have side curtains (or a top for that matter) it seemed like a perfect solution.

At the last club event several participents admired my mirrors so I thought I would describe how to do this. I wish it was a difficult task, but it isn’t. They really just bolt on.

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Over the years with the club I have noticed a few unfortunate things that seem to happen on club tours.  I feel sorry for the poor car or cars that end up being last in the tour group.  ”Tail-end Charlie” is in an unfortunate position. It is likely that He or she is going to get caught behind a slow truck or get stopped by a yellow traffic light  as it turns to vibrant, “Ahh crap!!!” red while the rest of the tour disappears over the horizon.  I saw it happen last weekend.  

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November 2006 issue of Healey Northwest

The meeting will be at Gary Jackson house at Eagle Crest Resort (588 Widgeon Rd, Redmond OR, Phone 541-923-9766). The day will start at 10:30 with a tour led by John Wilson. We will gather at the Safeway store in downtown Silverton and proceed from there. Please be filled up with gas and ready to depart prior to 10:30. There is a planed stop along the way for a picnic, so bring a light lunch. You can call John at 541-221-9213 if you have questions.

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December 2007 Healey Northwest Newsletter

I’m sure others will post their thoughts on this club outing, but in my view it was a great day. The weather was overcast which kept it from getting too hot, perfect driving weather. We had a good turn out (I forgot to count how many Healeys showed up, there were at least seven.) The drive up to Yacolt was along the Lewis river. We all arrived without incident and boarded the train for a relaxing excursion. Thanks to Doug and Tammy Auburg for hosting this outing.

More photos are in the gallery. Click any of the above pictures to view the gallery. If you have photos from this outing, email them to Bob Wallace and he will post them in the gallery.

For a history of the railroad…

THE HISTORY OF THE CPRR

There had been on-going discussion about the need for a railroad out of Vancouver for quite some time since the completion of the trans-continental railroad. The first person to take action was L.M. Hidden, a Vancouver businessman. Hidden was involved in farming, brick making, hotel operation and philanthropic endeavors. Hidden was also involved in Clark County activities and helped form the Clark County Fair Association. –> read more at the The Chelatchie Prairie Railroad (BYCX) web site.

July 2006 Healey Northwest Newsletter

March 2007 Healey Northwest

There will be a backroads driving tour with lunch along the way to McMenamin’s Olympic Club in Centralia,WA. We have reserved 15 queen rooms at $60 plus 8% WA tax. You may choose the Roy Gardner Package for $134. This includes your room, a bottle of Edgefield wine, free billiards, free admission to the theatre,$40 towards dinner for two, and $20 towards breakfast for two. We plan on having our own car-related movie showing in the theatre between 4 and 5:30. There are many shops on Main St. for antiques and other goodies.There are only 15 rooms available so get your reservation in early! The number is 1-866-736-5164. Make sure to tell them you are with the Austin Healey group.

Trip to Centralia,WA(approx. 100 miles)

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Ask many former owners of 1960s British sports cars about problem areas on their steeds, and they will likely digress into horror stories concerning the dreaded SU carburetors. In most cases though, they’d be wrong.

The SU carburetor, far from being high maintenance or temperamental, is one of the best designed carburetors of all time, and it simply thrives on neglect. In fact, the principal reason it is blamed for so many maladies is that it is conveniently perched beside the engine where it can be easily misadjusted by ham-fisted mechanics often unaware that the real gremlins usually live in the worrisome Lucas “Prince of Darkness” electrical systems common in older British iron. Those in the know realize that the humble SU can be made to feed anything from economical grocery-getters to fire-breathing racing cars. Some lemon!

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