Sue Franklin

Thanks Pete and Colin - things to work on.

Help - my driver's side door window is rattling and appears to be looser than the nearside?

Mike's funeral was organised by him to the smallest detail, including wonderful Triumph driving weather. The Club was represented by Jane Rowley, and there were AOs there from many Areas, as well as Register secretaries. He was followed to the Crematorium by a convoy of I think 23 Triumphs as he wanted. Afterwards the wake was at St Agnes in his favourite pub, where in true Cornish style we consumed Cornish ale, Cornish pasties and a cream tea the Cornish way. Mike will be missed by so many in the Triumph world, and our condolences to Sarah his wife and his many family and friends. He left us far too soon, but will be remembered as a real stalwart of the Triumph community. We will mis him. RIP Mike.

This year Nigel Kenneison (Joint Devon AO) has booked the Route 5 American Diner for this informal meeting. Date Sunday 5 May. Turn up at the Diner from 11 am - eat an American brunch (yummy) and chat Triumphs. Venue on A38 northbound opposite Exeter Racecourse Haldon Hill.

The in-house expert husband reckons it is air every time. No difference hot or cold. Not a Lockheed apparently. Better each time when bled but I'm not going to spend this year just hoping the dratted thing behaves! He reckons the cross shaft thingy is OK. Thanks for the suggestions guys. Now got braided hose from Paddocks so he's going to try that.

Last year replaced both Slave and Master cylinders on our Stag. Master let go at Bristol M5 on the way back from Shelsley Walsh - tribute to hubby who drove it back to South Brent in gear and into local garage where it shuddered to a halt. Better in the autumn but on first run this year, clutch not good again and got worse through 60 off mile drive. Guess air getting in somewhere? Now ordered braided hoses just in case, but ideas welcome. Both slave and master were new units.

Monthly Club Nights on the third Wednesday of each month. At the welcoming Claycutters Arms, Chudleigh Knighton TQ13 0EY Great company, banter and food - oh and an informal meeting. What's not to like. Come along and meet some of your fellow Triumph enthusiasts.

Organised again by Andy Moss. A free informal turn up with your Triumph (of any sort or Club) at Route 38 American Diner, Trerulefoot Roundabout A38. Take your passports folks as it is just in Cornwall and you have to pay to get back into Devon. Turn up from 11 am.

Senseless vandalism. Another much loved car which probably cannot be salvaged. Hope it had adequate Agreed Value Insurance to replace like with like?

Welcome to the Forum - enjoy.

July's Meeting is on Wednesday 18 July at the Claycutters Arms, Chudleigh Knighton TQ13 0EY. Easy to find venue, not far from A38 nr Newton Abbot. Good food company and cars. We are a very informal group and welcome all Triumph owners or those thinking of buying a Triumph. Lots of us eat at the pub. What's not to like? From 7.00 pm.

Huge shame - it has been such a useful tool in the past for a very reasonable fee. However changes in Data Protection in the New Year will throw up all sorts of challenges.

What's the collective noun for 2000s? Two spotted in Totnes, Devon Monday 27 November almost simultaneously. 1 Estate and 1 Saloon. A breeding pair perhaps or maybe prepping for their national which is to be held in South Devon in 2018?

Done.

Autumn Southwest Triumph Meet. Windy Ridge Diner just off A38 Trerulefoot Roundabout going towards Looe. Informal meet up with other Triumph owners from 11 am. If you would like to book for lunch please contact Andy Moss andysstag@sky.com. Easily to get at for Devon and Cornwall cars.

Evans & Cutler in North Street Totnes Devon. In the 1960s my late father sourced 2 x 2000s (Mk 1 and Mk2) then early Stag from them. My 21st pressie was a 6 year old Herald saloon from them. Also had outlet in Valley Road Plympton in the 1970s. Purchased 1500 Spitfire in Java in 1975. BL Friday car - from new faulty voltage stabilizer, nearside door lock and first time I locked the boot the barrel came out with the key. UJs went at 1000 miles and in all 3 times under warranty. After a year my husband did all UJs and I drove it for 100,000 miles without a hitch. GTK 949 N. Also had bodyshop at Harbertonford and a facility at Ivybridge.

Thanks to Martin Hughes and all the Somerset team for putting on a fantastic first West of England Gathering at Southfork Caravan Park in Somerset last weekend. We all had a great time despite the iffy weather. Looking forward to next year's event already. Lovely site which we have used before with really friendly and helpful owners, Nancy, Nick and Kirsty Broadley - highly recommend if anyone is proposing to stay in the Somerset area.

The worst down in deepest Devon are def MG drivers but them we have to feel sorry for them don't we? Even got a toot and a thumbs up on the A303 on Monday - don't think there was anything falling off my car at the time. Would always wave but never flash but them I am a lady of sorts. Seriously though - highly dangerous as we all know.

Looking forward to the West of England Gathering at Martock in Somerset. Great little campsite which I think we have exclusive use of. See you there.

See Forum Announcements at the top of the Forum page for an explanation of the situation by Chris Gunby. Although I understand the feelings expressed above, please understand that it was the position of Shop Manager which was made redundant. As regards the perception that the Club does not use Social Media, you may not be aware that at the beginning of April TSSC was shortlisted for an award for the best use of social media by a car club. We were pipped at the post by I think the Golf Club. In the last year, Jane Rowley had led the charge into Social Media with great results.

Appreciate the changes being made are not easy for anyone, but members can be assured that the management team on COM are working hard to ensure that the Club remains viable and relevant in the coming years. We are members of a great club and community and owe a big debt of thanks to HQ staff.

Our 'home' for several years, the Star Inn at Liverton closed unexpectedly at the weekend. Hard time for AOs to pub crawl to find another suitable venue. Thanks to volunteers Allan & Jackie, we now have a new home as from the meeting on Wednesday 16 November. This is the Claycutters Arms, Chudleigh Knighton TQ13 0EY. The Manager is looking forward to having us and we have booked there for our 2017 meetings. Look forward ti seeing members there.

I need a TIGER TAIL. Had one on my school bag way back then.

Several Devon members have mentioned Motor Macs in Exeter. One contacted me a while back as he had a 948 (I think) from Motor Macs which used to belong to the late father of another member. The car was bought by the son, also a member, who is in process of restoration. All my family's Triumphs were sourced from Evans & Cutler, mainly in North Street Totnes. 2 x Heralds (including the one I now have), Mk 1 and Mk 2 2000 and early Stag. I bought a 1500 Spitfire in 1975 from Evans & Cutler's outlet in Valley Road, Plympton, Plymouth. Friday car - many faults on delivery, and UJs went within 1000 miles. Factory trouble shooter inspected and tried to say it was 'normal'. Repaired 3 times under warranty. Kept it and did both sides after warranty expired - dealership had repaired wrong side - and did 100,000 miles without a hitch.

The Herald Pick-up - another they never made - as Darren says belongs to one of our Devon members. Made from a donated saloon - originally thought to be a scrapper. Ian decided it was too good and wanted something quirky. Made it himself and was ready in time to use as a friend's wedding car. Nice idea and turns heads. He is a signwriter and hence the Lambs name. Will ask more when I see him.