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Healey Exhaust Notes May 2019
President’s Letter
by Don Margeson
Greetings all and a 'Happy Spring’ to you,
We are emerging from winter. I'd say that's a 'hooray'! Well, while yours truly does love winter
and skiing, I'm ready for the driving season. Have had some work done by Bob Abbott on my
Healey and soon will wash and buff it up, tidy up the interior, and get it ready for the road.
Now that the salt has been sufficiently washed away by rain, I am back on the road.
Expect your anticipating similarly.
The AHC of NE held its annual Planning Meeting for the upcoming driving season.
Thirty-three (33) of your fellow members came to the Wayside Inn in Sudbury, MA on Saturday,
March 16th from 10am to noon. The purpose was to schedule the activities/events for our club,
and other vintage and classic car events from March 2019 to February 2020. Peter Sturtevant,
with computer at hand, used the meeting as a forum to openly discuss with attendees the
schedule for the upcoming season of driving events (club and non-club).
Also, Linda Hakala discussed financial status, and there was a briefing of Summit 2019 by
Helen and Donald. As well, Linda keeps me informed of new members and there have been
several thru March (near 10 or more) so we truly want to welcome all. We look forward to
seeing you at club events. We have a great season of driving events in front of us.
Let's applaud the Jamison's who drove down from Ottawa, Ontario to be at the meeting.
They truly like our club's membership and the fun we have. They will be at Summit so please
introduce yourself. Also want to mention Rich Ray who drove his Healey to the Planning
Meeting. Well done Rich! You truly represent the spirit of the club.
Speaking of Summit 2019, Linda advises that registrations are coming in now and we are off
to a great start. If you have not registered yet for Summit 2019 – Healeys' at Winnipeasaukee,
please go online to get your registration and send it to Linda. Forms have been included in the
recent newsletter or online. The more the merrier. The itinerary of events is on the website and
in the newsletter. Helen has also set up some wonderful events for the ladies this year also.
We have a terrific venue for Summit 2019. Come, you will have fun.
That's the news for the moment. We'll soon be able to rev up our cars and be on the road.
Attend your local Wing events and go to local car shows. We all have a great car to be enjoyed,
by those of us who own and drive a Healey, and those that like to see us on the road and at
shows. See ya soon,
Yours truly,
See ya at the events 0.and on the road soon.
Don Margeson
Club Prez
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Austin Healey Club of New England
2019 Calendar of Events
Events in RED are AHC of NE sponsored events
WING
DA TE
HOST EVENT LOCA TION CONTA CT
May
Carlisle Import & Kit Carlisle Fairgrounds, Steve Bell
May 17th - 19th All
Nationals Harrisburg, PA scbell1@comcast.net
Saturday Roy Crane
300 McDonald Road,
May 18 Wing 5 Healey 100 Tech Session roycrane@verizon.net
Wilmington, MA
10:00 AM 978 761 3930
Merrimack Valley Tour Rich Ray
Shaw's Plaza, 4 Plaistow richray@comcast.net
Wednesday and Bob Lobster lunch
Road, Plaistow, NH & 508 641 3605
May 29 Wing 5 & 6 Plum Island, MA
rest area on Rt. 128 North in Rick Neville
10:30 AM (joint event 2 starting
Beverly, MA healeyrick@yahoo.com
points)
978 948 5500
June
Meet at Fort Trumbull, New
Sunday Ted Stanton
London, CT
June 2 All Brits-By-the-Sea healey@snet.net
Harkness State Park 275 Great
09:30 AM 203-605-4172
Neck Road, Waterford, CT
June Friday 7th - British Motor Festival 5th Colt State Park, Route 114, Mike Byrnes
all www.britishmotorcarfestival.co
Saturday 8th m/
Bristol RI mtbyrnes46@gmail.com
Peter Sturtevant
Monday June 10 Technical Forum
All 712-770-5505 Pin 690047# healeybn4@comcast.net
at 8:00 PM Conference call -
774-284-1212
Jud Perkins
Saturday June Redline Automotive Tech 2475 Fairfield Ave,
Wing 1 juds3000@comcast.net
15th 10:00 AM Session Black Rock, CT
860-204-9168
Paul Bicknell
Saturday June JANE club spring slalom 1600 Osgood Street, North
pab@mitre.org
15th 9:00 AM 2019 Andover, MA
617-924-6355
Sunday
Cranland Fly In - Fathers Cranland Airport Access Steve Bell
Fathers Day Wing 4
Day Road, Hanson MA scbell1@comcast.net
June 16th
June 23-27, Summit 2019 Linda Hakala
Sunday - All Lake Winnipesaukee - Margate Resort, Laconia, NH Linda.m.hakala@gmail.com
Thursday June 23-27, 2019 603 309-4421
Saturday Martin Filardi
Magical Moon Foundation 575 Summer Street,
June 29 Wing 4 martin_filardi@yahoo.com
Car show Marshfield, MA
11:00 AM 860-303-2058
July
Don Margeson
Saturday Castle In the Clouds 455 Old Mountain Road,
Wing 6 donmrgsn@yahoo.com
July 6 Car Show Moultonborough, NH
603 387 4262
Monday Pete Sturtevant
Technical Forum
July 8 All 712-770-5505 Pin 690047# healeybn4@comcast.net
Conference call -
8:00 PM 774-284-1212
Saturday Martin Filardi -
Magical Moon Foundation 575 Summer Street,
July 13 Wing 4 martin_filardi@yahoo.com
Car show Marshfield, MA
11:00 AM 860-303-2058
Saturday Ted Stanton
Wing Mystic Seaport Antique 75 Greenmanville Ave.
July 27 healey@snet.net
Nuts Boat Show Mystic Seaport
9:30 AM 203 605 4172
Saturday Amy and Carl Carvell's abcarvell@gmail.com,
Wing Lobster Fest and Clam
July 27 12 Spray Rock Road, cgcarvell@gmail.com
Nuts Bake
2:30 pm Westerly RI 401-322-7741
Martin Filardi -
Saturday July Magical Moon Foundation 575 Summer Street,
Wing 4 martin_filardi@yahoo.com
27th at 11:00 AM Car show Marshfield, MA
860-303-2058
Saturday Bob Britton
Alvirne Hills House Field in
July 27 Wing 6 Show of Dreams healeybj7@hotmail.com
Hudson, NH
10 AM - 3 PM 603 525 4226
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Austin Healey Club of New England
2019 Calendar of Events
Events in RED are AHC of NE sponsored events
August
Saturday Martin Filardi -
Magical Moon Foundation 575 Summer Street,
August 10 Wing 4 martin_filardi@yahoo.com
Car show Marshfield, MA
11:00 AM 860-303-2058
Monday Peter Sturtevant
Technical Forum
August 12 All 712-770-5505 Pin 690047# healeybn4@comcast.net
Conference call -
8:00 PM 774-284-1212
Bob Britton
NH Motor Speedway and
TBD Wing 6 healeybj7@hotmail.com
Track Laps
603 525 4226
August 9-11th Wing 7 Manchester VT Car Show
Peter Sturtevant
Saturday British Car and Mansfield Airport,
Wing 4 healeybn4@comcast.net
August 17 Motorcycle show 265 Fruit St., Mansfield MA
774-284-1212
Greg Mandas
Saturday Brass Car Collection in Redding Road House, 406
Wing 3 gmandas@yahoo.com
August 17 Redding CT Redding Rd.- REDDING, CT
203-451-6283
Saturday Martin Filardi -
Magical Moon Foundation 575 Summer Street,
August 24 Wing 4 martin_filardi@yahoo.com
Car show Marshfield, MA
11:00 AM 860-303-2058
Ted Stanton
Saturday 677 Pequot Trail
Wing 3 Sergio Franchi Concert healey@snet.net
August 24 Stonington, Ct.
203-605-4172
September
Ed Collins
August 29th - Lime Rock Vintage 60 White Hollow Road
All ed3paula@aol.com
September 2nd Festival Lakeville, CT
413 4555 8800
September
www.mnhealey.com/concla
Friday 6th - AHCA Conclave 2019 Deadwood, SD
ve2019
Wednesday
Monday Pete Sturtevant
Technical Forum
September 9 at All 712-770-5505 Pin 690047# healeybn4@comcast.net
Conference call -
8:00 PM 774-284-1212
Bob Britton
Sept. 13-15 All British Invasion Stowe, Vt healeybj7@hotmail.com
603-381-3158
Highland Automotive Ted Cryer,
3328 Route 9W,
September 21st Wing 7 Restorations Tech ccryer@hvc.rr.com,
Session Highland, NY 914 456 5557
Jud Perkins
September - Wing
Drive and Brew Pub TBD in Wing 3 juds3000@comcast.net
TBD Nuts
860-204-9168
September 22th
The Flanders Hotel 11th www.austin-healey-
AHSTC Encounter 2019 Street & Ocean Drive,
- 25th stc.org/encounter-2019
Ocean City, NJ
Len Bach,
Sept Sunday Simsbury Fly-in & Car Simsbury Airport, 94 Wolcott
Wing 2 summitm9@aol.com
22nd Show Rd., Simsbury, CT
860 707 0458
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Austin Healey Club of New England
2019 Calendar of Events
Events in RED are AHC of NE sponsored events
October
Plymouth Municipal Airport
Friday October
19th Annual British 246 South Meadow Road
11th - Sunday CCBCC capecodbritishcarclub.org
Legends Weekend Plymouth, MA
October 13th
Monday Pete Sturtevant
Technical Forum
October 14 at All 712-770-5505 Pin 690047# healeybn4@comcast.net
Conference call -
8:00 PM 774-284-1212
Bob Britton
October 5th or
Wing 6 Monadnock NH Tour healeybj7@hotmail.com
12th
603 525 4226
Jud Perkins
October 12 or Wing Tech Session
Madison, Ct. juds3000@comcast.net
19 Nuts Bert Pellegrini's
860-204-9168
Don Margeson
Saturday -
Wing 6 Vintage Car Show Shaker Village Canterbury NH donmrgsn@yahoo.com
October 26th
603 387 4262
November
Monday Pete Sturtevant
Technical Forum
November 11 at All 712-770-5505 Pin 690047# healeybn4@comcast.net
Conference call -
8:00 PM 774-284-1212
December
Don Margeson
Friday Longfellow's Wayside Inn,
Club Annual Christmas Party donmrgsn@yahoo.com
December 6 Sudbury, MA
603 387 4262
Monday Pete Sturtevant
Technical Forum
December 9 at All 712-770-5505 Pin 690047# healeybn4@comcast.net
Conference call -
8:00 PM 774-284-1212
Submitted by Pat Duncan
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Sadly, we say goodbye to Anne Motta, who passed away …….….. page 6
Welcome to our many new members ………… page 7
Upcoming event announcements ………… page 8
Tech Notes ………… page 22
New members Raymond & Marilyn Melanson opened their home.…....… page 26
Buying or Selling something? Classifieds on …....… page 28
Dutcha Slieker-Hersant, Editor
HealeyDutcha@gmail.com - Cell phone 860-859-7476
If you have anything you would like to share with other members, please submit your
articles in Word document and attach your pictures in Jpeg format by the 25th day of each
month for inclusion in the next month’s edition.
Nuts & Bolts Corner
If you have a particular problem you need help with,
please contact Peter Sturtevant at healeybn4@comcast.net
Technical Director Peter Sturtevant is hosting monthly technical conference calls.
He and members of the Technical Committee, Bob Abbott, Steve Bell, Rick Neville
and Ted Stanton will address a great variety of subjects, all geared to help
you maintain your Healey.
Our June 2019 conference call will be held on Monday, June 10 at 8:00PM.
To join the conference call 712-770-5505 and enter the PIN 690047#.
Please email Pete Sturtevant with any questions in advance,
which you would like covered during the call.
It is helpful, if you can join the conference call to answer any questions the advisors
may have in order to help you with your technical problem.
Please RSVP to Pete at healeybn4@comcast.net if you wish to join the call.
NOTE: For those who participate on these technical calls, if you are using
a speaker phone, please mute your phone when not speaking, to eliminate
any back ground noise for the other members. Thank You.
Healey Exhaust Notes Page 5 MAY 2019
It is with sadness that we say Goodbye
to the following member who recently passed away :
Anne E. (Rimmer) Motta, 75, of Westport, MA,
unexpectedly passed away on Wednesday, March 6, 2019
at Charlton Memorial Hospital.
Anne was the wife of Frank P. Motta.
Anne was born in New Bedford and had resided in Westport since 1969. She was the
owner/operator of Westport Country Day School and had also been a teacher in the Acusnet,
New Bedford and Westport school systems. Mrs. Motta was a musician and artist.
She enjoyed cooking, reading and gardening and was a communicant of St. John the Baptist
Church of Westport.
Survivors along with her husband include her 3 sons: Gregory F. Motta of Westport,
Andrew J. Motta of Westport and Christopher C. Motta of Boulder, CO; her daughter:
Sarah E. Coleman of Portsmouth, RI; 4 sisters: Maryjane Doherty and Margaret Ferreira,
both of Mattapoisett, Susan Desnoyers and Martha Simmons, both of New Bedford;
2 grandchildren: Zachary and Christopher Coleman; and many nieces and nephews.
Anne and Frank have been very active members of the Austin Healey Club of New England
for many years. Anne served on the board as club secretary from 2007—2010.
Anne will be sorely missed by all her family and friends.
We offer our condolences to Frank Motta and his family.
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Welcome …
To Our New Members
We would like to welcome our new members :
Michael & Lisa Carberry …………… Everett, MA (wing 5)
Richard Case ……………………………… Gray, me (wing 6)
Jonathan & Cara Crane …………… Fitchburg, MA (wing 5)
Darrell gurevitch …………………………newton, ma (Wing 5)
Raymond & Marilyn melanson … Rochester, ma (wing 4)
Terrance Monahan …………………… Newburyport, ma (wing 5)
Angus saunders ………………………. Central square, ny ( wing 7)
Trevor Smedley ………………………. Harvard, ma (wing 5)
Gareth sudul ………………………….. Rothesay, nb, Canada (wing 6)
WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU AND YOUR HEALEY
AT THIS future EVENTS!
News on Wheels
Items of interest that rolled into the editor’s mail box
Check out the new line of Austin Healey Club of America Jewelry
https://hj-austinhealey.com/products/mans-signet-ring
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Merrimack Valley Tour – Wednesday, May 29th at 10:30 AM
To celebrate the beginning of the driving season
with a short drive and an early, fun lunch.
We can meet at the Shaw’s parking lot (exit 51B off rt. 495 towards Plaistow, NH
on rt. 125 about a ½ mile behind Panera Bread) at 10:30 a.m. May 29, 2019
(the forecast is sunny and warm) and drive through historic Haverhill, MA.
We will drive along the mighty Merrimack River and wind our way to
Newburyport, MA or, meet us in Newburyport, if that works better for you.
We can cruise around this beautiful town before, or after lunch.
We will take the road to Plum Island and have lunch at Bob Lobster Restaurant
in the middle of the tidal flats 49 Plum Island Turnpike, Newbury, MA
978 465 7100. Spend as much or as little time in Newburyport as you wish.
They have a huge city parking lot if you want to walk around downtown a little.
So, tops down, fire it up and join us for lunch and a fun drive!
Please RSVP
Rich & Mary Jo Ray : richjray@comcast.net or 508-641-3605
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BRITISH BY THE SEA 2019
Sunday, June 2, 2019 10Am till 4PM
Harkness Park, Waterford CT
Sunday, June 2rd, 2019, brings us the 32nd gathering of British Marques at the
240 acre seaside Harkness Memorial Park in Waterford, CT. “BRITISH BY THE
SEA” is a fun gathering of people who own and appreciate British Vehicles of all
Marques. Although etched glass mug awards are presented to vehicles selected
by popular vote, “British by the Sea” is not a judged show. ALL British car, truck
and motorcycle owners and enthusiasts are encouraged to attend and have an
enjoyable time. It typically draws 300 to 350 British cars of all marques.
Whether your car is in pristine condition, or a daily driver, sparkling paint and
chrome or with “Barn Fresh” patina, it deserves to be part of the event and on the
display field.
The Featured Marque for this year’s 32nd annual British By The Sea will be
celebrating the 60th Anniversary of the CLASSIC MINI produced from 1959-2000.
As usual, we will gather at the Fort Trumbull State Park at 90 Walbach St in
New London, CT, and take the short trip to Harkness as an impressive caravan.
Arriving in mass is always pretty neat. The show runs from 10:00 to 4:00 so
we will meet at Fort Trumbull at 9:30 and depart at 9:45.
PLEASE RSVP to Ted Stanton by May 30, 2019
For questions regarding this event contact
Ted Stanton at healey@snet.net or phone 203-605-4172
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BRITISH MOTORCAR FESTIVAL
JUNE 7 AND JUNE 8, 2019
This year is the 5th Anniversary of The British Motorcar Festival
(BMF V ), which will be held on June 7 and 8, 2019 in Bristol, RI,
a quintessential New England waterfront community. The BMF V will
be held at Colt State Park and at Independence Park in downtown
Bristol, RI. This all British vintage motorcar event is a spinoff of the
venerable British Invasion. For registration and more detailed
information of the Festival see: www.britishmotorcarfestival.com
The BMF V has reserved rooms for AHC of NE members at the Bay
Point Inn located at 144 Anlthony Road, Portsmouth, RI 02871. Contact
number is 401 683 3600. The Inn is about a
10 minute drive from the show field located in Bristol’s Colt State Park.
RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE BY JUNE 1 OR THE ROOMS
WILL BE RELEASED TO THE GENERAL PUBLIC.
Inn Rooms: $89/night + tax. Several larger rooms are available at a
higher rate. The room rate includes a continental breakfast.
If a number of AHC-NE members will be attending the British Motorcar Festival we would be happy to re-
serve tables at one of the great
restaurants in Bristol. For more information on Bristol see: www.explorebristolri.com
Please RSVP to Mike Byrnes (BT7) at mtbyrnes46@gmail.com or 401 243 4511 if you would be
interested in an Austin Healey dinner on Saturday evening. Alternatively, the British Motorcar Festival will
organize a dinner at the Bristol Yacht Club on Saturday evening at 7 PM. We could reserve a table or two
at this event.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS :
Friday June 7
British Motorcar Rally – The rally participants will gather at the Town Beach Parking lot in
Colt State Park at 8 AM and depart individually by 9AM for the rally which will travel through southeast-
ern RI and the Westport area of MA.
Friday Night
Street Party at Independence Park which fronts historic and scenic Bristol Harbor. Motorcars will de-
part Colt State Park in two Bristol Police Department led processions of 40 cars each beginning at 5:45.
The Street Party will run from 6 PM to 9 PM. Wine, beer and food will be available. A DJ will provide
music from 6 to 8:30 PM. Thames St. will be blocked off for motorcars to be displayed .
Saturday, June 8
The Motorcar show will be held at the Town Beach complex in Colt State Park from 8 AM to 5 PM.
Food vendors will operate on the field on Saturday.
Saturday evening show participants will gather at a private venue for an end of show dinner.
Bristol, RI is a quintessential New England waterfront town, steeped in history with a great variety of
natural and cultural resources. See: www.explorebristolri.com
SHOW CONTACT :
Michael Gaetano 6 Pendulum Pass Hopkinton, MA 01748-2658 USA 508-395-6663 (Cell)
mgaetano@britishmotorcarfestival.com - www.britishmotorcarfestival.com
Healey Exhaust Notes Page 10 MAY 2019TECH SESSION
Redline Automotive Restorations
Saturday, June 15, 2019 at 10:00 AM
followed by lunch
2475 Fairfield Ave, Black Rock (Fairfield), CT 06605
Redline Restorations, a World-Class automotive restoration facility,
dedicated to providing Concours quality service to clients spanning
the globe. With nearly 75 years of combined experience, Redline
Restorations utilizes both traditional and modern techniques to achieve
the perfect restoration.
Redline does Detailing, Mechanical, Painting, Pre-Purchase Inspection
and Upholstery. Please let me know what subject(s) you would like
covered. If mechanical, let me know what aspect.
Please RSVP to Jud Perkins: judperk@comcast.net
Healey Exhaust Notes Page 11 MAY 20192019 Spring Slalom
All Makes/Models Welcome
Saturday, June 15, 2019
The Jaguar Association of New England (JANE) invites all its members, plus anyone who has
an interest in watching or having some real fun, to the Spring Slalom. We all know that
nothing can be better than racing your Jag (or any other car) around orange cones on some good
asphalt on a nice spring day.
Help make it a party on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at the Spring Slalom. Here are the details:
DATE: Saturday, June 15, 2019
TIME: 9 AM – Arrival and set up
10:00-11:30 AM – Registration, Tech and
Novice Driving Coaching & Instruction
11:30 AM-4:00 PM – Slalom
PLACE: 1600 Osgood Street, North Andover, MA (far back parking lot)
(picture below)
RSVP: Paul Bicknell
617-924-6355
pab@mitre.org
COST: $30.00 for JCNA members, $35.00 for non-members
Directions to Slalom Location, 1600 Osgood Street, North Andover, MA
Location:
Osgood Landing, adjacent to 1650 Osgood Street (furthest North parking area), North Andover,
MA. Enter at the large “Osgood Landing 1600-1650 Osgood Street”.
(GPS users input 1660 Osgood Street and you should arrive directly in front of the “1600-1650 Os-
good Street” sign.
Getting there:
From the North, South, or West:
Take Route 495 to Exit 48 Ward Hill / Bradford - Route 125.
At the second traffic light, go right onto Route 125 South.
Continue on Route 125 South for 1.5 miles. 1600 Osgood Street will be on your right.
From the East:
Route 114 West take a Right onto Route 125 towards North Andover follow route 125 North for ap-
proximately 4 miles. 1600 Osgood Street will be on your left.
Proceed all the way through the parking lots on the right.
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Hello fellow Healey owners and club members,
I am writing to you because I would like to get as many of the club members to attend a sum-
mer program at Magical Moon Farms set up to engage Teens surviving cancer with our cars.
The idea is to bring our cars and engage the teens on the ins and outs and history of our cars.
Passing our passion to teens that are surviving cancer and challenged with direction for their
lives. So, it is a car show and more.
Here is the summer schedule for Steering Straight at Magical Moon
Muscle Car Day Saturday June 29, 11 AM – 1 PM
Hippie VW Day Saturday July 13, 11 AM – 3 PM
European Car Day Saturday July 27, 11 AM – 1 PM
Rag Top Day Saturday August 10, 11 AM – 1 PM
Trucks, Tractors Tailgate Party Saturday August 24, 11 AM – 3 PM
There will be food trucks and baked goods at every show.
Please visit the Magical Moon web site at http://www.magicalmoon.org. Magical Moon encour-
ages teens to find the Warrior within.
The farm is located at 575 Summer Street in the coastal town of Marshfield, MA so there are
many pretty roads that you can use to get to this location.
Did I say there will be food trucks and baked goods there? If you want to bring baked goods to
donate, they would be appreciated.
RSVP :
Martin Filardi at martin_filardi@yahoo.com or 860-303-2058
Healey Exhaust Notes Page 17 MAY 2019Mystic Seaport Antique Boat Rendezvous & Austin Healey Car Show
At the Mystic Seaport Museum
Saturday July 27, 2019 at 09:30 AM
Charles W. Morgan
We will congregate at 09:30 AM in the upper North parking lot of the Mystic Seaport Museum,
75 Greenmanville Ave, Mystic CT 06355 to organize. The parking lot is located left off
Greenmanville Ave by the greenhouse organize.
We will enter the Seaport together, since Seaport security needs to let us through the main gate.
This is one of the Seaport's premier events since besides their wonderful collection, there will be
beautiful antique yachts to view. Only $20 per car. That's a great bargain since the normal charge
is close to $30.00 PP. We'll depart at 2.00 for a scenic drive to the Carvell’ s home in Westerly, RI
where a classic lobster & clam bake awaits us.
RSVP
Ted Stanton healey@snet.net or 203- 605-4172
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TECH SESSION
AUGUST 10, 2019 10:00 AM
At
Difiore’s auto detailing
60 Maple St—Norwich CT
Come and listen to one of the top automotive detailers in New England. Joe DiFiore has been in
business since 1988. Using a mixture of classroom and hands-on this will be a fascinating tech
session about detailing, polish and protection. We’ll follow with lunch at a local establishment.
Joseph DiFiore stands in his auto
detailing shop in Norwich
Monday, March 19, 2018.
(photo’s by Sean D. Elliot/The Day)
Please RSVP : Jud Perkins judperk@comcast.net 860-984-5418
Healey Exhaust Notes Page 20 MAY 2019Saturday august 17, 2019
brass era car collection open house
10:30 AM - Redding Road House, 406 Redding Rd.- REDDING, CT
Dick King is a second-generation brass
car collector and restorer, who lives in
Redding, CT. He is opening his doors
to the Austin Healey Club on August
17th, where we will see one of the most
impressive collections of big horsepower
Edwardian pre-1913 cars in the world.
The collection includes treasured cars
from his father, multiple Concours
winners, and also reaches into super-
charged Bugatti’s and Alfa Romeos
from the mid to late 1920s.
Set on a hillside in beautiful Redding,
there is enough parking for both
antique and modern cars.
After the tour we will return to the Road
House for lunch.
The Brass Era is an American term for the early period
of automotive manufacturing, named for the prominent
brass fittings used during this time for such things as
lights and radiators. It is generally considered to
encompass 1896 through 1915, a time when these
vehicles were often referred to as horseless carriages.
PLEASE RSVP: GREG MANDAS: gmandas@yahoo.com
Healey Exhaust Notes Page 21 MAY 2019Nuts & Bolts Corner
Subjects covered during our
May 2019 Technical Conference Call
1. BJ 8 Popping out of first gear
This caller’s BJ 8 that on accelaration pops out of first gear. Is it possible to fix it without remov-
ing the transmission. The caller was told to replace three little balls and three springs on top of
transmission and that would fix the problem.
ADVICE:
Those little balls and springs are part of the system designed to keep you from popping the
car into the wrong gear.
Often it is the rubber shift boot that causes the gear to pop out. The newer boots are a bit
stiffer and sometimes interfere with smooth shifting. Any misalignment in the boot could
cause the car to pop out of gear.
Remove the gear knob, remove the rubber boot and test drive. See if it still pops out of gear.
Please keep the team posted on whether or not the ball/spring replacement works for you.
2. Quick Jack car lift
This caller asked for feedback on the Quick Jack portable car lift he is considering purchasing.
He is unable to fit a standard car lift in his garage
ADVICE:
It is important to check the height of the platform, since the Healey exhaust systems
are hanging so low
Make sure you lift your Healey along the frame
Once the car is lifted, you can secure it in place with the locking supports
There is a great review on the Garagejournal.com website.
https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=253824&highlight=quick+jack
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The Paul Russell Tour
By Craig Hess
The May 4th Wing 5 Paul Russell Tour organized by Craig Hess was a great success from
several perspectives.
The group size was limited to 30 and we had a full house, with 20 AHCNE members and
10 guests. The tour was led by Alex Finigan, Paul Russell's Sales Manager. Alex is the
consummate car guy and has been with Paul Russell and Co. for more than 40 years.
He spent his first decade as a restoration mechanic, and his extensive knowledge was
evident during the tour, as he pointed out many details that would have otherwise been missed.
There was an eclectic collection of museum quality classic cars (Ferrari (6+), Bugatti (2), Talbot
Lago (2), Mercedes (6+), Rolls Royce (1)), in various stages of restoration and on consignment
for sale. It was pointed out that the only restoration service they don't do is metal plating.
Otherwise, all work is done in house. I am sure all who attended will be watching coverage of
prestigious Concours events to see some of the cars that were in process.
On another front, the attendees were very generous with their donations, and $1165 was
raised for The Jimmy Fund (AHCNE's 2019 charity). Thanks to all who attended!
Healey Exhaust Notes Page 24 MAY 2019AHC New England Newcomers Meet and Tech Session
By Peter Sturtevant
Austin Healey club of NE Newcomers meet Saturday
May 11th, Mansfield MA. 35 members, 5 newcomers,
and a dozen Healeys on one of the few nice days
thisSpring! We lucked out with the weather.
Union Jack donuts courtesy of Dunkin’s in Walpole.
Healey 100 Tech Session
By Peter Sturtevant
Roy Crane tech session in Wilmington MA.
Roy is doing an incredible Concours
restoration of his Carmine Red 100 BN1.
The restoration is meticulous.
Healey Exhaust Notes Page 25 MAY 2019Visit hosted by new members Ray and Marilyn Melanson
By Bruce Newcomb
On April 6, 2019, approximately 30 friends and acquaintances had the pleasure of being
invited to the home of Ray & Marilyn Melanson.
The focus of this gathering was to see the progress Ray had made on the restoration of his
1957 Austin Healey BN-4 over the past winter. While some of those in attendance were
seeing this restoration for the first time, others like myself, had seen the project in earlier
stages of restoration.
One by one as we entered Ray’s
workshop we were impressed by the
quality and quantity of the work that
Ray had accomplished.
Ray gave a demonstration of how
he had removed and cleaned each
piece of hard ware (nuts and bolts),
and then electroplated each piece
with a tin-zinc plating.
The end result showed the original
factory part number of each piece…
very impressive!
After a period of time, looking and appreciating the progress of the restoration, my eyes caught
sight of three “Big Twin” Harley Davidson motorcycles in the far corner of the shop. Also,
under a dust cover, that begged the question “What’s that?” As Ray pulled back the cover,
we could see a restored vintage Harley Davidson frame and cradled in its belly was a beautifully
restored “Big Twin” 1200 cc engine. Brightly polished aluminum and chrome plated, it was
obvious what was to be a fully restored vintage Harley, one of five (5) that Ray has restored.
At this point we were directed to an adjacent building which is complimentary to the other
restored buildings, house and barn, that are the centerpieces of a 20-year restoration project,
undertaken by Ray & Marilyn, and known as “Olde Field Farm”.
Upon entering the building, what one saw was the unfinished back of a cello, which was created
by Ray. Within the confines of this small building, Ray masterfully creates violins and cellos,
honed from the trunks of curly maple trees. Some of the guests were not aware that Ray was
the creator of these finely crafted musical instruments. Needless to say, the craftmanship that
goes into the creation of these beautiful instruments goes back centuries, and Ray has mastered
his craft to the point of perfection. As a result, his instruments are sought after by musicians
worldwide. Everyone was impressed with what they saw and stood in awe.
Healey Exhaust Notes Page 26 MAY 2019While humble and reluctant, Ray gave in to the request to provide us with some chin music
on one of his creations. The Irish Jig that he played brought a smile to everyone’s face and
a well-deserved round of applause. As one who does not know a whole note from a half note,
I asked Ray what was the difference between a violin and a fiddle? Ray jokingly replied “the
price!”.
The next stop was the restored farm house and Marilyn’s kitchen, where the guest enjoyed a
Smorgasbord of culinary creations provided by Marilyn and the other ladies in attendance. I might
add that as well as being a gracious hostess, Marilyn is a former music instructor in the local
school system. Marilyn is also an accomplished violinist and vocalist in her church choir.
Did I also mention that she and Ray are members of the New Bedford Symphony Orchestra!
It is little wonder, that everyone enjoyed the day at the “Olde Field Farm”!
In closing, a big thank you and a huge welcome to Ray & Marilyn Melanson
to
the Austin Healey Club of America, New England Region.
Respectfully submitted,
Bruce Newcomb
Healey Exhaust Notes Page 27 MAY 2019THE CLASSIFIEDS SECTION
For Sale :
1967 Austin Healey 3000 MK III (BJ8, PHASE 2) $ 50,000
1967 Austin Healey 3000 MK III (BJ8, Phase 2), green.
Restored in 1998 by Healey Surgeons of Takoma Park,
MD, and subsequently purchased by myself in 2002.
In 1995 it was accorded Gold Concours d’Elegance
Certification by the Austin-Healy Concours Registry.
Last year, the transmission was rebuilt and a new clutch &
fly wheel installed by BritSport in Seattle, WA.
All the associated paperwork is available.
This car has been lovingly cared for and could be used as a daily driver.
The car is location in South Boston, MA
Please contact Gary Williams at gcwilliams54@msn.com or 617-710-0000
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Are you a club member looking to buy or sell Healey parts? Want to buy or sell a Healey?
Or do you run a classic car related business?
Please contact us at HealeyDutcha@gmail.com to place your classified ad in this newsletter!
Healey Exhaust Notes Page 28 MAY 2019THE CLASSIFIEDS SECTION
For Sale : 1965 Austin Healey 3000 BJ8 $ 48,000
1965 Austin-Healey 3000 BJ8
Ole English White with red interior,
professional restoration (1996),
72 spoke Dayton chrome wire wheels.
Just tuned with new shaved and
balanced Nexen tires and tubes done
by Hendrix Wire Wheel.
Heritage
Certificate —
all numbers match.
Wood Moto-Lita steering wheel,
New Moss carpets and leather seat
covers for front seats
Spin-on oil filter adapter
Stainless exhaust
Electric overdrive in 3rd and 4th gears
No rust anywhere , no accident history
Paint and top in good condition
Badge bar with driving lights.
The car has been professionally serviced by British Car R&R in Ipswich, MA
For Sale :
1959 Austin Healey 100-6 $ 39,000
Austin Healey 100-6, built Feb 1959, #BN4 L O 77156, exported to Boston per the BMIAT.
Third owner purchased 1998.
Engine, transmission and od rebuilt 1999 by British Car Garage, Westfield MA.
Engine and trans org to car, od was replaced. Rear leaf springs, rear shocks replaced with new.
Generator and starter rebuilt. Drums, wheels-tires balanced by Hendrix. Car color changed by
PO from Colorado red to corvette red. Interior changed from red to black-red. Wheels are 72
spokes. Oil filter from canister to spin-on, Pertronix ignition. Stainless steel exhaust.
AM radio installed by dealer goes with car. (not installed) Appx 10,000 miles since car was
restored.
Please contact Bill Pollock at wpollock@inbox.com 5.6
Healey Exhaust Notes Page 29 MAY 2019THE CLASSIFIEDS SECTION
FREE : Healey 3000 MK III BJ8 parts
Three pieces of exhaust: one header pipe
One left and one right muffler section.
All used but in good condition.
One piece still has a paper label attached to it.
Left and right wind up windows. Both show light scratching.
One has a two inch rough area at the top edge. Both need clean-
ing. .
New small sheet metal parts as shown— (heater box cover is used).
One Chrome 15 inch wire wheel with old Good Year tire. Condition unknown.
SUPER SPECIAL DEAL:
Call immediately, come to Canton, MA and take everything home!
Please Contact Bill Erickson at wericars@aol.com or 617-851-3640 2.3
FREE Sprite parts
One smooth case transmission. Shifts into all gears but I never had it in a car.
A wise person would take it apart and rebuild it. I'm sure it needs something.
Assorted small parts and camshaft as pictured.
Special deal:
Call immediately, come to Canton, MA and take everything home!
Please Contact Bill Erickson at wericars@aol.com or 617-851-3640 2.3
Healey Exhaust Notes Page 30 MAY 2019THE CLASSIFIEDS SECTION
Want to spend time with classic British cars
and make some extra money?
Bugeyeguy in Branford, CT is looking for people who can help with odd jobs
around our shop on a part-time basis. We need help with administrative duties,
catalog orders, customer service, and a host of other tasks. If you love Old British
cars and want to spend some time each week helping us grow, we would love to
speak with you. Hours are flexible, responsibilities will vary depending on your
skills. We thought other club members might have some free time and would
enjoy being the presence of a lot of cool old British car projects, including our first
electric Bugeye. Anything from a few hours each week to a few days would be fine.
Please email David@bugeyeguy.com and thanks!
David Silberkleit
CFO (Chief Frogeye Officer)
http://www.bugeyeguy.com
Phone: 203 561 6929
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For Sale : Healey publications
Are you looking for more information about your Healey?
Duane Walzer has Chatter Magazines and Austin Healey books available
Please contact Duane Walzer at dwalzer1@verizon.net
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FOR SALE : Entire Bug Eye Sprite
Entire Bug Eye Sprite (except unibody frame) windshield frame,
differential, entire front end, bonnet, door, steering column, rack and pinion,
transmission, entire disassembled 948 engine, etc. etc.
Will part out - prefer to sell all. Located in Northeast CT.
Please contact Mike Dunn
mdunn05@charter.net or 860 917-2173 8.9
Healey Exhaust Notes Page 31 MAY 2019HOTEL INFORMATION:
You MUST register FIRST for Conclave to get your Password and
individual code to access discounted group rates.
Register @ www.mnhealey.com/conclave2019
The Mountain Grand 605-559-0386
Backup Hotels: Holiday Inn Express 605-578-3330
Hotel by Gold Dust 605-559-1400
Healey Exhaust Notes Page 32 MAY 2019CONTACT INFORMATION
Officers / Directors per May 14, 2019
● President Don Margeson 603-387-4262 donmrgsn@yahoo.com
● Vice-President Rick Neville 978-948-5500 healeyrick@yahoo.com
● Treasurer Linda Hakala 603-398-4421 linda.m.hakala@gmail.com
● Secretary Peter Sturtevant 774-284-1212 healeybn4@comcast.net
● Membership Director Linda Hakala 603-398-4421 linda.m.hakala@gmail.com
● Club Delegate Steve Bell 508-947-6499 scbell1@comcast.net
● Newsletter Editor/Publisher Dutcha Slieker-Hersant 860-859-7476 healeydutcha@gmail.com
● Webmaster Peter Sturtevant 774-284-1212 healeybn4@comcast.net
● Technical Director Peter Sturtevant 774-284-1212 healeybn4@comcast.net
● Womens Coordinator Donna Cunard 860-830-4787 donna.cunard@gmail.com
● Past President Bob Britton 603-381-3158 healeybj7@hotmail.com
● At-Large Board Member Art Harvey 508-878-0165 aharvey@rdi.qozzy.com
Wing Coordinators
1 Wing 1 : NYC, SE NY, SW CT Jud Perkins (Acting) 860-204-9168 juds3000@comcast.net
2 Wing 2 : Central CT, Mid MA Len Bach 860-875-8855 summitm9@aol.com
3 Wing 3 : Eastern CT, SW RI Jud Perkins 860-204-9168 juds3000@comcast.net
4 Wing 4 : Southeast MA, East RI Steve Bell 508-947-6499 scbell1@comcast.net
5 Wing 5 : Northeast MA Rick Neville 978-948-5500 healeyrick@yahoo.com
6 Wing 6 : NH, ME Bob Britton 603-381-3158 healeybj7@hotmail.com
7 Wing 7 : VT, West MA, Upstate NY Open
Our charity for this year :
The Jimmy Fund was selected as our supported charity
at the January 12, 2019 Annual General Meeting. The Jimmy Fund’s Mission is to
solely support the fight against Adult and Pediatric Cancers at Dana-Farber Cancer
Institute, by raising funds to help save lives and give hope to cancer patients.
The Dana-Farber is committed to cancer research through innovative laboratory
discoveries, ground-breaking clinical trials and the development of new cancer
fighting drugs and equipment that enables revolutionary discoveries. When you
give to the Jimmy Fund, you can be confident that your support is making a powerful
difference in the fight against cancer for children and adults. Every gift advances
their lifesaving mission. And, very important, a very impressive eighty-nine cents of
every dollar you give goes directly to cancer research and patient care.
PLEASE, make a contribution when we pass “The Hat” at our events!
We would like to be able to present the Jimmy Fund
with a sizable donation at the end of this year.
THANK YOU !
Healey Exhaust Notes Page 33 MAY 2019THE CLASSIFIEDS SECTION
Pointers for contributors to the newsletter:
Please submit your articles in a Word Document—font Arial 12, single line spacing
Submit your pictures as JPG attachments
Please provide ID for members and their cars
With 7 Wings, we need to be efficient with our space :
Monthly Wing announcements …….. 150—200 words ~ ½ page
Upcoming Events ………………………. 250—400 words ~ ½ to 1 page
Event Reports ……………………………. Include a large group picture with ID
250 words + 3 small pictures ~ 1 page / 500 words + 5 pictures ~ 2 pages
Tech Articles ……………………………… 500—700 words ~ 1 to 2 pages
Thank You for submitting your articles by the 25 th !
THE CLASSIFIEDS RATES
The following advertising structure was adopted at the April 2 nd, 2016 Planning Meeting
and took effect with the publication of the June 2016 Healey Exhaust Notes.
Classified Ads:
Austin Healey Club of New England Members Only
Members may advertise Healey cars, parts and related services free of charge
Up to 75 words max and one photo.
Ads will run for 3 consecutive issues of HEN
and must be re-submitted or renewed for additional 3 issues.
Commercial Display Ads:
Full page $ 50 monthly - $ 400 yearly / includes web link
Half page $ 30 monthly - $ 240 yearly / includes web link
Quarter page $ 20 monthly - $ 160 yearly
One-Eight page $ 10 monthly - $ 80 yearly
Yearly rate is based on publication of 10 issues per year and
requires payment in full at time of ad placement.
The acceptance of advertising for any product or service
in Healey Exhaust Notes does not imply endorsement
for that product or the service by
either the AHC-of-NE or the AHCA.
Are you a club member looking to buy or sell Healey parts?
Want to buy or sell a Healey?
Or do you run a classic car related business?
Please contact us at HealeyDutcha@gmail.com to place your classified ad in this newsletter!
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