British Motor Club of Utah

The British Motor Club of Utah will call to order the February 2010 Annual Planning Meeting & Pot Luck Dinner at 6:00 pm on Saturday, February 27th. Please hold the date open. The location is the same as in recent past years, St Paul’s Episcopal Church located at 261 South 900 East, SLC. Paul Jarouch has graciously consented to coordinate the Pot Luck portion of the evening, please email him at bughous@msn.com to indicate what gastronomical wonder you will be providing. Please let him know early what you have planned as waiting till the last minute will surely give him ulcers! Rarely in the past has there been a problem, but please plan on a dish with 8-10 servings and Paul will let you know if other categories are in greater need of faire.

This is the general memberships opportunity to voice their opinions, concerns and interests for the events of the coming year. I have said it before, but hear goes again, this is YOUR club and YOUR voice needs to be heard. Some of our regular events did not happen in 2009 because no one stepped forward to be a sponsor. Please bring your ideas, enthusiasm and a tasty dish for an evening of LBC talk and bench racing.*

*Disclaimers:
Donations to the Treasury are always welcome. BYOB, (fermented beverages, in moderation, are allowed), plastic silverware, plates and napkins will be provided. Serving utensils are available. Come early (5:45 pm) and help set up or stay late to put chairs and tables away. Offer valid for the date of event only. Batteries not included.

We had a great turnout from the BMCU and the Jaguar Club for this tech session with Dale Hancock on interior work. Dale has done work on many of our members cars, and had lots of good tips for those interested in doing their own work. He answered many questions from the folks there, and took a look at a few pieces that were brought in for the session.

Dale is working out of a small shop now, and can be reached at 801-569-8861.

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Club veterans will remember the well received tech session on upholstery presented by Dale Hancock in November 2003.  Dale has agreed to conduct another such session 10am Saturday January 16, at ThermPro, J. Jennings’ place of business, 280 W. Plymouth Avenue in South Salt Lake.

Dale does beautiful work on interiors and tops for collector cars and motorcycles, including wood dash refinishing.  He makes upholstery from scratch, as well as installing replacement kits supplied by marque specialists. The session will cover basics of care, rejuvenation and repair. Attendees are invited to bring examples needing attention for Dale to analyze and recommend remedies.  These can be items carried in, or complete cars parked outside the shop.

Plymouth Avenue is a short dead end street off 300 West, just north of 3900 South.  ThermPro’s phone number is 801-268-9658.  The session should run 1-1/2 to 2 hours, including questions and socializing. Thanks to the Jaguar Club for organizing this event.

There is a U.S. Marshall’s Auction of collector type cars to be held on January 7, 2010 in North Salt Lake. There are some British cars of sorts to be auctioned off, as well as quite the range of others — entertainment for a cold winter’s day if nothing else.

http://www.salesandauction.com/jan710.htm

The location for this gathering was Larry’s idea and it became obvious that a lot of the BMCU members agreed with his choice. Diamond Lil’s is probably one of the most unique restaurants in Utah. If you can imagine Knott’s Berry Farm you’re there. It’s a total wild west saloon and eatin’ house both inside and out and seats 500 within the various rooms. It didn’t start out this way though, it was a modest home in 1969 and remodeled with old barn wood and cabin logs to seat 32. Prime rib and bread were baked in a home sized gas oven. That was then but the original charm is still there now.

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