WVBCC Meeting Minutes
February 6, 2021
The meeting was called to order by Mark Mason, President at 10:48AM.
The meeting was held at Dan Blackwood’s garage.
Members Present: Keith Fisher, Julie Wifman, Mark Mason, Charles Hypes, John Riffe, Justin ?, Dave Chenoweth, Mike Berlin, Jack Sampson, Bill Michael, Richard Reese, Earl Arentz, Dan Blackwood, and George White.
Non Members Present: Charles Hypes’ friend Jerry Love.
Items of Interest:
Mark mentioned that coffee cups and ink pens are available. Each member gets a coffee cup free and ink pens are free to anyone who wants one. Additional coffee cups are $8.00 ea.
Richard Reese gave us and update on his TR4 restoration and mentioned that he is picking up a TR6 that he bought from our former member Lester Newsome.
Bill Michael gave an update on the problem with his TR6 engine. It appears that it has a blown head gasket. The head is off and at Dustin’s Automotive Machining for inspection and cleaning.
It was suggested that we schedule a tour of Dustin’s shop.
Jack Sampson gave us and update on his GT6. It is back on the road but needs a little more work.
Dan Blackwood gave us and update on the new rear main seal he is replacing on his TR4 engine. It’s a new design and was mentioned on the TV show Wheeler Dealers.
Upcoming Events:
The Gathering - Dobson, NC - Cancelled 2/10/21 - Drive your Triumph Day 3/21/21 - Chicagoland British Swap Meet 3/27/21 - Carolina British Classic - Columbia, SC 4/8-11/21 - Charlotte Auto Show - Charlotte, NC 4/29/21 - Williamsburg Car Show - Williamsburg, VA 4/30/21 - 5/2/21 - Greenbrier Concours - The Greenbrier 6/1/21 - British V8 Meet - Auburn, IN - (Our own Dan Blackwood is the organizer for the 2022 event)
6/5/21 - Moss Motors - Cars and Coffee, 8AM - 3PM 8/7/21 - Cars and Motorcycles - Washington, PA
Charlie Justice will be organizing a couple of cruises. The annual Hawks Nest cruise will be in April or May.
The meeting was adjourned at 11:25AM.
Bill Michael
Substitute Secretary
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