[TR] [6pack] Was Disc Brake Project, now Triumph Trans Am 2009, Any Interest?

[Glenn A. Merrell]

Oliver wrote:
> Glenn -
>
> according to jonmac you volunteered to rebuild the engine and tranny 
> on the stag?  is the club involved?
>
> just curious!
>
> dave northrup
Hi Dave,

Thanks for asking about the Triumph Trans AmeriCan Charity Drive 2009.

You should visit the Triumph Trans AmeriCan Charity Drive 2009 web site 
for the complete details.
http://www.triumphtransamerica.org.uk/

The short story is, I am "coordinating" the sourcing and restoration of 
the Stag that will make this +10k mile trip across North America.  I am 
also assisting John in other areas for this drive.

So this means I am still actively looking for a complete donor Stag, 
complete donated Stag, or beneficiaries to donate a Stag.  ISOA has 
volunteered to do all the body and possibly suspension.  Another Club is 
discussing the engine and transmission rebuild.  A few others are 
discussing their involvement such as enroute support, and several 
restoration shops have already volunteered any necessary services when 
the car passes through.  I am also looking for clubs who have 
truck/trailer/driver access to move this car and misc parts between the 
clubs who are doing the restoration bits.  Although I am coordinating 
this car portion of the drive, I will most likely have a hand personally 
in the restoration as it progresses, and I anticipate driving some of 
the route with John, and hopefully many others.

Is TSC USA involved?  Well TSC USA is now a board run club, and all I 
can say is that the subject has been discussed in the last 3 board 
meetings, the degree of involvement is currently under discussion by the 
board.  For a national club, it is difficult to coordinate such support 
with over 320 members spread all over North America.  If you have 
recommendations or suggestions on how TSC USA can be involved, I am sure 
the board would love to hear ideas.

I hope to have the donor car sourced by the end of January 2008, and in 
ISOA hands absolutely no later than the end of March 2008 to commence 
the body restoration.  We have had a couple of "close ones" but either 
missed out, or a day late and a dollar short.  There is one in 
Youngstown NY that looks to be a very suitable candidate, but we really 
need a benefactor to snatch it up for the charity drive.

Anyway, more on the car status in the coming week.  Many clubs are 
discussing involvement at heir holiday parties, and several have already 
contacted myself and John Macartney.

Cheers!

-- 
Glenn A. Merrell
Chairman, Triumph Stag Club USA (2007-2009)
The best trophies are miles on the odometer, stone chips in the paint, dead bugs on the windshield!