MORGAN OWNERS GROUP NORTHWEST VOLUME 31, NUMBER 6 ...

MORGAN OWNERS GROUP NORTHWEST VOLUME 31, NUMBER 6 – November 2011

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VOLUME 31, NUMBER 6 MOGNW - NWMogazine November 2011

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2011 MOGNW Officers and Board

President Dick Tilden [email protected]

Treasurer Cati Waterman [email protected]

Secretary Pat Miles [email protected]

Editor/Webmaster Mike Miles [email protected]

Historian Steve Hutchens [email protected]

Regalia Garth Morgan [email protected]

Island Pod Rep Jane Cowan [email protected]

Midlands Pod Rep Mike Amos [email protected]

Northern Pod Rep Ken Miles [email protected]

Southern Pod Rep Wayne Harris [email protected]

New Morgan Three Wheeler Spy Photo ? The vehicle below was spotted in Port Townsend in early October. It was observed undergoing amphibious maneuvers

as well as road, sand, and mud tests. Some observers speculated that it was a new development of the Morgan LIFEcar

project as a Human Powered three wheeler in anticipation of rising ocean levels. The flotation system could not be

examined closely but from a distance the words “Nag’s Head” was believed to be seen, along with the word “The POT”.

The tiller steering at the third seat lead to some mis-direction during trials. The factory has made no comment about

the vehicle thus far. The MonoWheeler in the background was also undergoing similar trials with more success.


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The Publication: NWMogazine

NWMOGAZINE is the newsletter of the MORGAN OWNERS GROUP NORTHWEST, a non-profit organization serving Morgan automobile enthusiasts in the Northwestern United States and Western Canada. Copyright © 2011 by MORGAN OWNERS GROUP NORTHWEST.

Permission is hereby given to reproduce portions of this newslet-ter (except material copyrighted by others) for non-profit, non-commercial use. Please give MOGNW credit, acknowledging the issue and author, source, or photographer if stated.

Dues

Full year: US$24/CDN$27 per calendar year if paid by 12/31 (US$30/CDN$34 after 12/31). Partial year for new members: US$2/CDN$2.25 per month for each month remaining in the cal-endar year, including the current month.

Submitting Material for Publication

Address: Please send content to the Editor by email (address above) or postal mail (see MOGNW roster for address).

Deadlines: The 1st of each month.

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Spelling: Please use Canadian, U.S., or U.K. spelling consistently and as appropriate. A reference for all three can be found at <www.luther.ca/~dave7cnv/cdnspelling/cdnspelling.html>.

Regalia

Club merchandise can be purchased by contacting Garth Morgan

Limited non-commercial advertising is free to MOGNW members. Commercial advertising, priced below, is available. Please pay MOGNW in advance in US$ and provide suitable digital or scan-ner-compatible copy. We publish 12 issues per year.

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Advertising

Events and social meetings are held in each of our four Pods: Is-land (Victoria), Midlands (Seattle), Northern (Vancouver BC), and Southern (Portland). Times & locations are listed on the MOGNW calendar. Please contact your closest Regional Rep for information

Meetings and Events

2011 Morgan Activities

Date Event Location Contact

Dec 8, 2011 Northern Pod Holiday Party Vancouver BC Win Muehling 604-535-7393 [email protected]

Dec 10, 2011 Midlanders Holiday Gathering See pg 6 Mike Amos [email protected]

Dec 26, 2011 Boxing Day Run Vancouver BC Win Muehling 604-535-7393 [email protected]

Jan 22, 2012 Robbie Burns Run Vancouver BC Mike Powley 604-542-0921 [email protected]

Feb xx, 2012 Hearts & Tarts Run Vancouver BC TBA

May 5-6, 2012 Donington Historic Festival UK www.doningtonhistoric.com

July 2012 Tentative - NorCal Morgan Club Tour Ashland, OR TBA

Sept 7-9, 2012 Tentative - Leavenworth and Down the Columbia Leavenworth Ric MacDonald [email protected]

Sep 12, 2012 Tentative - One Lap of California Tour California Dave Hammond [email protected]

Jan xx, 2012 MOGNW Quarterly Meeting TBD Dick Tilden [email protected]

Dec 9, 2011 Southern Pod Holiday Party MBS Office

Portland, OR

Wayne Harris [email protected]

Cover photo courtesy of John Taylor of Morgan Hoods, www.morganhoods.com


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ANNOUNCING MORGANS OVER AMERICA VI- 2015

Experience North American History while driving your Morgan over scenic roads in the Eastern US and Can-

ada. Join with Morganeers from America, UK and other countries on a 38 day journey through 14 states and

5 Canadian provinces.

The Steve Roake Memorial Morgans Over America VI will start about September 10, 2015, in Savannah,

Georgia, and ending in Williamsburg/Norfolk West Virginia. It will include some of the roads and sites visited

in Morgans Over America IV, with many new places to see and visit.

This adventure is being organized again by Ken Miles of the Morgan Sport Car Club of Canada, the Morgan

Owners Group North West, and Elaine Fisher of the Morgan Sports Car Club of Northern California, and the

Morgan Sports Car Club UK. Elaine and Ken organized MOA IV and V, with able assistance from UK Mor-

ganeers in shipping the vehicles to the US.

Steve Roake, in whose memory we are doing this trip, a long time member of the Morgan Sports Car Club of

Northern California and many other antique car clubs, along with Jeremy Harrison and Keith Cox of the UK

Morgan Clubs, organized the first three Morgans Over America Trips.

Mark your calendars, indicate your interest in the adventure, and follow along on our blog http://

morgansoveramericaVI.blogspot.com for updates on the planning, with links to previous Morgans Over

America websites.

To indicate your interest in joining us or meeting with us, please email Elaine at [email protected] or

Ken at [email protected]

Southern Pod Holiday Dinner December 9, 2011

Millennium Building Services - Swan Island

7:00 PM Appetizers and cocktails

Please bring your beverage of choice

8:00 PM Dinner

Menu:

Apple Cranberry Stuffed Chicken

Roasted New York Strip Loin

Roasted Baby Potatoes

Caesar Salad

Roasted Vegetable Medley

Rolls and Butter

Dessert

Cost: Under $25.00 per person

Pay at the door

RSVP: Please reply to [email protected] as soon as possible


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How I Did It - Bob Hauge (Many Morgan owners have greatly admired the Zetec installation Bob Hauge has in his hot 1961 4/4. The

following pages show the efforts he went through in making it work. Apologies for the scale up blurring - ed.)

Linkages: Revived Manufacturer - Atalanta:

http://wardsauto.com/ar/atalanta_motors_revive_111121/


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How I Did It - Zetec Install by Bob Hauge(cont)

More Linkages: Aero Super Sport, tested on Top Gear USA:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b0178598/Top_Gear_USA_Episode_6/

Classic Car Show:

http://www.pbase.com/wnoble/classiccar11

http://s1223.photobucket.com/albums/dd502/LordUnstone/Classic%20Car%20Show/


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For Sale:

one - steel firewall, new, fits 50-58 Morgan Plus 4, 4 seat (may fit 2 seat), LHD. Cost new - $695 - for sale

price, $350/offer, can deliver up to 100 miles free.

one - new cloth wiring harness, still in the sealed bag, fits 54-55 Plus 4 roadster with signals/trafficators,

LHD. Cost new $415, for sale price $200/offer. Item can be easily shipped.

Tim Johnson, [email protected]


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Midlander's Report

The Midlander's continue to meet on the 3rd Saturday of the month at the Three Lion's Pub in Redmond (a

nice English pub) about 11:30 for lunch and lies. On occasion depending on what is happening we substitute

something special and do it elsewhere. In August we attended Dave's Picnic in Monroe which may become an

annual event as it was great. We also had lunch at the Three Lions pub the next weekend.

Our holiday party is December 10th in Arlington. We have a new Midlander in Edmonds Jack Faris with a red/

black 57 4 seater. Judy Runions sons had a Bob Nelson Memorial run through the cascade loop—we are go-

ing to try and make this an annual event with earlier announcement.

Midlander's Rep

Michael Amos

Midlander Holiday Party

December 10, 5:00 - 9:00 pm

17415 51st

Ave. NE, Arlington 98223.

Directions: Interstate 5, EXIT 206, Smokey Point. GO EAST on 172nd

St to 51st

Ave. NE. (Third traffic light if

coming from the south; 4th

traffic light if arriving from the north.) Turn left (North) on 51st

Ave. NE. Third

driveway on the right, Suite C.

Appetizers, Salads and Deserts by dividing op the alphabet—confirm with Mike Amos

BYOB; beer, water and soda provided.


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2012 Event:

One Lap of California Dave Hammond

This is a heads up about the tour I’m planning and I’d like to get feedback and interest from MogNW

members.

Tentatively starting on 9/12/12 in the bay area (Oakland is a large container port). The plan is to meet up/

spend the first night in the Monterey, CA area. After a visit to the aquarium head down the coast highway

thru Big Sur stopping at Nepenthes’ for lunch. Continuing down coast to Hearst Castle and on to the Santa

Barbara area, stopping at the wharf (Moss Motors is in Santa Barbara if anyone needed spares). Next, over

the mountains eastward to Yosemite and thru to Hwy 395, probably stopping at Bodie (a ghost town), north

on 395 to Lake Tahoe and perhaps Reno. Continuing north high in the sierra mountains with stops at Mt

Lassen (old volcano) and Crater Lake, Oregon. Continuing thru mid Oregon to the coast, coming out at Coos

Bay, then down the coast thru the Redwoods and the Napa Valley (wine Country). Thinking of going thru

Sacramento (Old Sacramento, Railroad museum) and ending back at Oakland.

I’m planning on about 200 mi/day and think it will be 3 weeks long. As we did on the New Zealand tour, I’ll

set up lodging and tour participants’ will confirm the reservations. Nominal fee to cover costs. I’d appreciate

expressions of interest and any comments you might have.

Several prospective tour participants have inquired about renting a Morgan or other British Sports Car for the

tour. If anyone has one they would be willing to rent out, or knows of somebody please let me know and I'll

put you together.

Dave Hammond [email protected] 541-601-4925

The Toy Box

has room for your stuff

1961 Morgan

* Cars $150 per month * Boats and Trailers by size * Small projects may be OK * Newer heated building

* Easy Access * Northgate Area

Brad Green Specializing in the Classics

206-979-1503


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The Perfect Holiday Gift

20% off! Give your favorite Morganeer the must have item of the decade – Fred Sisson’s

Morgan Bedside Reader, aka “the Bible”. Normally $57, a special holiday price of just $45 w/free shipping

if ordered before Christmasbefore Christmasbefore Christmas. Contact David Crandall at [email protected] for details.


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For Sale:

1967 +4 DHC black and blue # 6594.

In car engine rebuild Spring 2010.

Headers new, exhaust new, new engine mounts, new u-joints, new tyres, new rear Alum. brake drums, new

rear emergency brake cables, new slightly larger radiator, most rewiring with correct wire colors which all

work, 70 % original leather with new leather replacing some items, new hood boards, new kick up parts

welded in place, door aligned, and more.

Paint job is lacquer, in fair shape. Body has one recent ding in the right door.

Body and chrome in very good to excellent shape.

Needs a hood.

$32,000 or $37,000 with hood.

John Svensson

(360) 673-5188

Kalama, WA 98625


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For Sale:

Badges:

Centenary Car Badge, Number 1117 of 2009 . . . . . $25.00

MOG NW Totem Car Badge, Number 51, with bracket . . . . $20.00

MOG NW 30th Anniversary Car Badge . . . . $20.00

Pins:

MOG NW Totem Badge Lapel Pin (two available) . . . . $5.00 ea.

Centenary Car Badge Lapel Pin . . . . $5.00

Plaque:

Morgan +4 Metal Plaque, 12 in. x 16 in. . . . . $17.50

Miniature Car Clock:

Morgan +4 Metal Car

3 ¼ in. x 1 ½ in. with working quartz clock $12.50

Books:

Fred Sisson’s Morgan Driver’s Beside Reader (1997) . . . . $12.50

A Yank At Malvern by Cuthbert J. Twillie . . . . $10.00

Buy the above two books together, and receive MOGGIE –

The Purchase, Maintenance and Enjoyment Of

Morgan Sports Cars by Colin Musgrove (a b/w photocopy

of the entire book – OOP, and hard-to-find) for FREE

Oil Change Ramp:

Pair: Blitz Rhino Ramps, Mod. 11903 (8,000 lb.) near new . . . . $25.00

Clothing:

Centenary Black/Grey 100% Cotton Rugby Shirt (no longer

available from factory) Gently Used, Size Large. . . . . $15.00

Silver/Black 100% Silk Morgan Tie Never Used. . . . . $15.00

MOG NW Logo 100% Cotton Denim Shirt by PORT & Co.,

Gently Used, Size Large. . . . . $10.00

Mike Anderson (425) 222-0820 [email protected]


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Minutes of the MOGNW Board Meeting

Oct 8, 2011

Griot’s Garage, Tacoma

Present: Mike Amos, Steve Hutchens, Mike Miles, Garth Morgan, Heinz Stromquist, Dick Tilden, and Cati Waterman.

Absent: Jane Cowan, Ken Miles and Pat Miles. Guests: David Crandall and Claire and Bob Hauge.

Procedure and Reports

Prior to the meeting we enjoyed a presentation on auto detailing by the Griot’s staff using Garth’s Audi as an example.

Call to order and welcome by Dick at 11:41

Adoption of the agenda

Approval of the minutes of the July 16th Board meeting: Cati moved to accept the minutes, seconded by Mike. Passed.

Financial report to September 30, Cati Waterman: We have money. Oct. 31, 2011 bank balance is $7,376. Website

hosting is due. There was discussion of Canadian and U.S. dues, with the decision to maintain the currencies at par

and keep the dues at $24 by December 31, $30 January 1 and after. Mike will handle corrections on the website, in

the Mogazine, and the dues form.

Old Business

Biennial Gathering, Steve Hutchens: Discussion focused on maintaining the traditional February biennial dinner, per-

haps alternating between northern and southern biased locations. Leavenworth, La Conner, and Olympia were

mentioned as possibilities. The topic of Spud Mog was discussed and there was interest in promoting the event.

We should coordinate with Dave Hammond to avoid conflicting dates.

New Business

Proposed Amendments to Bylaws, Bob Hauge: There was discussion of potential revisions to the Bylaws, but they were

not formally presented.

Procedure Manual, Dick Tilden: Discussed the differences is job descriptions and policy.

Regalia, Garth Morgan: Regalia is intended as a breakeven activity and ultimately only T-shirts will be stocked to be the

function manageable. Embroidered items will be available “on demand” from local suppliers.

The meeting was adjourned about 1:00 and most went to Marlene’s Deli for lunch.

Yet More Linkages:

Morgan Becomes Electric:

http://www.sae.org/mags/AEI/10272

Morgan Groups visits Ginetta Factory:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/unstone/sets/72157628024410531/

Ultimate Garages I & II:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=54fYijplG6E&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eg2nnpN6Fms&feature=related

Automated Parking Garage:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rAQ0ewhZWs4&feature=related

Galleries of a British Car gathering in October at Morges, Switzerland:

http://www.british-cars.ch/photos_a.html

Inside the new McLaren Factory:

http://www.carmagazine.co.uk/News/Search-Results/First-Official-Pictures/Inside-the-new-McLaren-

Production-Centre-home-of-the-MP4-12C/


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MOGNW Treasurer, 3810 SW 94TH Ave, Portland, OR 97225-2507

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