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Are you a member of your local Triumph club? Are you a member of any other car clubs? What do you get out of it? If you are not a member, why not?
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I belong to the New Jersey Triumph Association. I used to go to the monthly meetings since they are held at a pretty good local watering hole which is only about 20 minutes from me. Was a nice excuse to get the car out on a weeknight, especially in the better weather. Haven't been going for close to a year now, mostly due to bad timing every month and other priorities.
The meetings are usually pretty good, people sit around and trade stories over a few pints, that kind of thing. The club officers also would try to line up a guest speaker or some activity every month. Once we had a guy in from a local shop that serviced classic Brit, Italian, German cars (they did alot of Ferraris, classic and modern). He gave a talk on tuning carbs, timing, basic good tune-up knowledge. Then we had a guy in that worked for Lucas for 30 years, he gave a talk on electrical systems and common problems (we were gentle on him, not to much heckling or price of darkness jokes, although he seemed to have heard them all anyway). The club also arranges some nice activities. They set up a bunch of shows every season, including helping the local MG club in setting up with Moss for the Fallfest show in Dover NJ. We also do a fall foliage drive around the time the leaves change, an ice cream run, and a show in Princeton at the Triumph Brew pub, amongst other things. My only complaint is the monthly news letter, it's taken a real turn for the worst. It used to be filled with little how to articles, classified ads, stories of past glory, etc.. Now it's basically just a piece of paper with the club officers phone numbers, the season activity schedule, and not much else. This club has about 200 members if I remember correctly. Our club president is also the owner of a local classic Brit car shop, so he often hosts open garage days, usually on a Saturday, where club members can come down and put their cars on the lift and his mechanics will help you go through and sort out problems. Overall I guess thats one of the best parts of being in a club, there's a wealth of technical knowledge there that you can tap into, plus the comaraderie is nice to.
I used to belong to the central jersey mustang club, back when i had the stangs. I'll probably join that again when I get the new one. Things there tended to focus more on performance, they would all coordinate for track days at the local drag strips so club members could meet up and run against each other. This was a fun club also but a completely different atmosphere than the Triumph club.
The meetings are usually pretty good, people sit around and trade stories over a few pints, that kind of thing. The club officers also would try to line up a guest speaker or some activity every month. Once we had a guy in from a local shop that serviced classic Brit, Italian, German cars (they did alot of Ferraris, classic and modern). He gave a talk on tuning carbs, timing, basic good tune-up knowledge. Then we had a guy in that worked for Lucas for 30 years, he gave a talk on electrical systems and common problems (we were gentle on him, not to much heckling or price of darkness jokes, although he seemed to have heard them all anyway). The club also arranges some nice activities. They set up a bunch of shows every season, including helping the local MG club in setting up with Moss for the Fallfest show in Dover NJ. We also do a fall foliage drive around the time the leaves change, an ice cream run, and a show in Princeton at the Triumph Brew pub, amongst other things. My only complaint is the monthly news letter, it's taken a real turn for the worst. It used to be filled with little how to articles, classified ads, stories of past glory, etc.. Now it's basically just a piece of paper with the club officers phone numbers, the season activity schedule, and not much else. This club has about 200 members if I remember correctly. Our club president is also the owner of a local classic Brit car shop, so he often hosts open garage days, usually on a Saturday, where club members can come down and put their cars on the lift and his mechanics will help you go through and sort out problems. Overall I guess thats one of the best parts of being in a club, there's a wealth of technical knowledge there that you can tap into, plus the comaraderie is nice to.
I used to belong to the central jersey mustang club, back when i had the stangs. I'll probably join that again when I get the new one. Things there tended to focus more on performance, they would all coordinate for track days at the local drag strips so club members could meet up and run against each other. This was a fun club also but a completely different atmosphere than the Triumph club.
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I'm active in our local all-marque club, the Tucson British Car Register. We do a couple of drives each month, more in the winter as well as getting groups together for regional events in New Mexico, California & the Phoenix area.
I pretty much have to attend the meetings but for me the important thing is getting the cars on the road. Tech support is there too as we have several very skilled club members, particularly a couple of long-time TR owners.
There's a lot to be said for all-marque clubs as we attract a great assortment - MG, TR, AC, Lotus, Mini, Healey & Jag instead of lots of basically the same car in various colors.
Anyone visiting the Tucson area should check our schedule and contact me to hook up with one of our events -- but maybe not right now as we are having record high temps and when we have record highs it is HOT.
https://www.geocities.com/tucson_british_car_register/TBCR-Driving-Events.html
I pretty much have to attend the meetings but for me the important thing is getting the cars on the road. Tech support is there too as we have several very skilled club members, particularly a couple of long-time TR owners.
There's a lot to be said for all-marque clubs as we attract a great assortment - MG, TR, AC, Lotus, Mini, Healey & Jag instead of lots of basically the same car in various colors.
Anyone visiting the Tucson area should check our schedule and contact me to hook up with one of our events -- but maybe not right now as we are having record high temps and when we have record highs it is HOT.
https://www.geocities.com/tucson_british_car_register/TBCR-Driving-Events.html
MGTF1250Dave
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Aloha,
I'm a member of a local all marque club, British Car Club of Hawaii and a smaller MG club, Classic MG T's of Hawaii. I also belong to New England MG T Registry, a national club.
The advantage I find with the local club is the vast technical knowledge base that you have access to. BCCH has monthly tech sessions, hosted by a member who has asked for help. Generally, there will be about 5 to 10 people who will show up with tools to lend a hand. The camaraderie is great and often helpful in getting a stalled repair or restoration moving forward again. Members can also be helpful in recommending local sources for parts, service and repairs. We also have drives, social functions and an annual car show.
National clubs have nice publications, advertisers for specialty services, repairs and restorations. They usually sponsor major events several times a year at various locations.
Safety Fast,
Dave
I'm a member of a local all marque club, British Car Club of Hawaii and a smaller MG club, Classic MG T's of Hawaii. I also belong to New England MG T Registry, a national club.
The advantage I find with the local club is the vast technical knowledge base that you have access to. BCCH has monthly tech sessions, hosted by a member who has asked for help. Generally, there will be about 5 to 10 people who will show up with tools to lend a hand. The camaraderie is great and often helpful in getting a stalled repair or restoration moving forward again. Members can also be helpful in recommending local sources for parts, service and repairs. We also have drives, social functions and an annual car show.
National clubs have nice publications, advertisers for specialty services, repairs and restorations. They usually sponsor major events several times a year at various locations.
Safety Fast,
Dave
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I belong to the local Triumph Club, The Long Islant Triumph Assoc. I joined when I bought my car about 3 years ago. I attend the meetings each month as my work schedual dictates ( I work nights on a rotating schedule for days off) What I get most out of the club is the interaction with the other members.
I live in Maine and belong to two clubs, the New England Triumph and the Mid-Coast Maine Sports Car Club. The former is Triumph only and the latter is for any sports car.
Both have great events, a good newsletter and online presence, and a terrific range of members. Join your local one - it's a great resource for you.
Jeff
Both have great events, a good newsletter and online presence, and a terrific range of members. Join your local one - it's a great resource for you.
Jeff
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My father in law collects Model A's. When I told him that I was interested in buying a 1950s British sports car, he said before I do, join the local club so I would have the experience of the members to guide me.
Within a couple weeks, I had my TR3, with a knowledgeable mechanic to help check it out. Membership has been invaluable.
We have been on several club runs, one of which was to meet another club. Membership has been alot of fun.
Getting the cars on the road, in a large group is about as much fun as you can have. If for no other reason, getting out there so people can see these beauties is good enough reason to join.
Within a couple weeks, I had my TR3, with a knowledgeable mechanic to help check it out. Membership has been invaluable.
We have been on several club runs, one of which was to meet another club. Membership has been alot of fun.
Getting the cars on the road, in a large group is about as much fun as you can have. If for no other reason, getting out there so people can see these beauties is good enough reason to join.
Simon TR4a
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I have been a member of the Toronto Triumph Club for about 15 years, and of the Oshawa Motor Sport Club.
I rarely go to meetings of the Oshawa club, sometimes for a guest speaker on brakes or competition tyres, but the competitive events and dyno days are excellent.
I try to go to 5 or 6 Triumph club events per year, we have a dance which is fun, some meetings are drives or barbeques, so geared towards including spouses and/or family. The club also host joint events with the MG club and an annual indoor gokart race with the MGs and British Sports Car Club.
Finally we have an award-winning magazine and tech nights on welding, radiators, upholstery, drivetrain components etc.
Great club!
Simon.
I rarely go to meetings of the Oshawa club, sometimes for a guest speaker on brakes or competition tyres, but the competitive events and dyno days are excellent.
I try to go to 5 or 6 Triumph club events per year, we have a dance which is fun, some meetings are drives or barbeques, so geared towards including spouses and/or family. The club also host joint events with the MG club and an annual indoor gokart race with the MGs and British Sports Car Club.
Finally we have an award-winning magazine and tech nights on welding, radiators, upholstery, drivetrain components etc.
Great club!
Simon.
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I belong to the Shenandoah Valley British Car Club, an all Marque club as the name implies. We have a lot of great, unique events every month, though no regular meeting. Lot of great people and its always fun to get together with other Triumph enthusiasts.
OP
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I just joined the Delaware Valley Triumphs in January. They have given lots of help, and much needed encouragement to the project.
We have a monthly dinner/meet, and breakfast at a diner. There are joint rallies with other local car clubs (MG, Morgan). We just had our annual show today. It was all British, sponsored by the DVT. We represent well. Its a fun group of people, with a lot of heart and help.
We have a monthly dinner/meet, and breakfast at a diner. There are joint rallies with other local car clubs (MG, Morgan). We just had our annual show today. It was all British, sponsored by the DVT. We represent well. Its a fun group of people, with a lot of heart and help.