AUGUST 2018 VOL. 58 NO. 7

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3 MG MOTORING Volume 58 AUGUST 2018 Number 7 MG MOTORING is the official publication of: The MG Car Club of SA Inc. 93 Chief Street, BROMPTON SA 5007 A.B.N Phone (08) mgccsa@internode.on.net Web-site: Postal address P.O. Box 200 BROMPTON SA 5007 The articles printed in this publication do not necessarily represent the views of the MG Car Club of S.A. Inc. or the Editor. Technical tips and methods suggested are the views of the person submitting them and the Club cannot accept responsibility for the accuracy of these whatsoever. CONTENTS Editorial... 5 Presidents Report.. 6 New Members 7 MGC News 8 Breakfast Run Report.. 10 Technical Topic. 12 All MG Day Promotion 14 MGA/Magnette News.. 16 Call for Volunteers 17 Calendar 4 months 18 MG F/Z Run.. 19 Road Trip for a B.. 20 Members articles.. 22 T Register Report 24 Motorsport News.. 28 Kimber Run Promotion 29 New MG6 Promotion Mid Week Lunch Run Report 32 Trade Directory Classifieds.. 39 Cover Photo. New members Jenny & Linton Schiller with their MGTF at the Salisbury Breakfast Run on 24 th June See details for submitting articles on Page 4. 1

4 MG Car Club of South Australia - Committee Appointments 2018/2019 OFFICE BEARERS PATRON Ed Ordynski AUDITOR Graham Tull EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE PRESIDENT Adrian Ward Mob adrianward@adam.com.au P VICE PRESIDENT Tim Edmonds Mob edmonds@adam.com.au V SECRETARY Peter Coulson Phone: Mob: petercoulson16@bigpond.com ASST. SECRETARY Bev Waters.Mob: bev.waters@bigpond.com M C TREASURER MAGAZINE EDITOR MOTORSPORT SEC. ASST. M/SPORT SEC. IMEDIATE PAST PRES. SOCIAL SECRETARY SEC. OF REGISTERS Steven Spong Peter Auld Ian Curwen-Walker Alan Cardnell Phone: E:cardnellis@bigpond.com Laurie Houghton. PH: E: lhoughn80@bigpond.com Murray Stephenson Ph: M: E: stephenson@esc.net.au Allan Semmler Phone: asemmler@adam.com.au Ken Burke. Ph mob: kenbur@bigpond.com, GENERAL COMMITTEE Ph: M: E: barbandste2@iprimus.com.au Phone: ian.curwen-walker@bigpond.com E E G REGISTER CO-ORDINATORS MGA/MAGNETTE Sandra Cardnell..Phone: il..cardnellis@bigpond.com L MGB Steven Spong Ph: Mob: barbandsteve22@iprimus.com.au MGF,TF,ZR,ZS,ZT,MG6 Dick Manning Mob: centrallimos@adam.com.au MGC Ian Hobbs PO Box 625 MYLOR SA 5153 Ph: mgc@picknowl.com.au K M N FWD,MIDGET Anthony Pearson Phone: T & PRE-WAR John Bray Ph Mob john.bray@walterbrooke.com.au B 2

5 MG Car Club of South Australia - Committee Appointments 2018/2019 COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS REGALIA / LIBRARY TBA PARADES & DISPLAYS Adrian Ward Mob adrianward@adam.com.au J BREAKFAST RUNS Steven Spong Ph: F KNOW YOUR MG TBA CLUB REGISTRATION Geoffrey Goode. Ph: , geoffgoode@internode.on.net Arthur Ruediger Phone: ruediger@adam.com.au CAMS DELEGATE Ian Curwen-Walker Phone: A C WEBMASTER Peter Coulson Phone: BAR MANAGER Berry Treffers M: E:Berry.treffers@yahoo.com.au MAINTENANCE Officer Doug Marshall Phone: E: doug.marshall@bigpond.com H F H M DELEGATE Geoffrey Goode Ref Historic Registration MID WEEK LUNCH RUNS TBA 3

6 MG Car Club of South Australia ADVERTISING INDEX Shannons Insurance Agents... Inside Front Cover Frontline Developments... Inside Back Cover Willshire Motor Trimmers.Back cover Sports Parts Sydney. 7 MG Adelaide Workshops.15 Custom Car Covers..15 Alans Auto & Marine...23 Trade Directory 34 Classified Advertisements..35 MAGAZINE CONTRIBUTIONS Submissions for the magazine Close on the 10th day of each month For inclusion in the next issue. Photos should include owner of the photos name and address as well as details of subject/s. Articles can be forwarded to Laurie Houghton - Editor 18 Farman Avenue Hendon SA 5014 by to lhoughton80@bigpond.com Ph: Note to Contributors Articles etc submitted by should be as an attachment Word document, Arial 10, Justified, NOT formatted or tabbed, p h o t o s s h o u l d a l s o b e attached, not reduced in file size ie; low res Classified Advertisements can be submitted as for articles or phoned through if they are short. Classifieds are free for members. Non-members fee is $20.00 per ad per issue. Adverts are normally only valid for one issue It s your responsibility to notify the editor if you wish to repeat your ad in subsequent issues. Note. Cars for sale must have rego. number or engine number 4

7 August 2018 MGCC Clubrooms Monthly General Meetings Held at 8.00 pm on the second Tuesday of each month at the Clubrooms. All those who are interested in MGs are welcome. Noggin & Natter Every Friday night at the Clubrooms. Time: 7.30 pm - ~ pm. All welcome for a chat and a drink. Licensed premises. Tea and coffee available. Register Meetings T Reg. First Thursday of each month. Time: 7.00 for 7.30 pm.start. Venues as advertised in Register Report. Everyone welcome - even if you don t own a Register vehicle. MGF Reg. Last Friday of the month at the clubrooms 7.30pm MGA/Magnette Reg Bi-monthly on the third Thursday of the month, starts Jan in odd numbered months, 7.00 pm for 7.30 Know Your MG Meetings Third Tuesday of each month. Time: 7.00 for 7.30 pm. Start. Venues as advertised.everyone welcome. Breakfast Runs Now Meet at Veale Gardens, CBD South Tce. For 9.00am starts. BYO everything for breakfast. See Calendar for dates etc; Mid Week Lunch Runs Second Thursday in the month. See the calendar Motorsport Events 5 I Editorial From..Laurie Houghton Editor t is with regret that I have to advise Diane and David Holmes will no longer be co-ordinating the popular Mid Week Lunch Runs, please read Roger Polkinghornes kind words on page 32. With our club having an aging membership it was gratifying to see new member, 19 year old Lucien Haines welcomed into the Club in July, he is in the process of restoring the family MGB currently working on the engine and transmission, good onya Lucien. Some years back our committee looked at the future of the Club, for obvious reasons, we are all getting older, the question was, what will our Club look like in years time? Will our members still be driving the same MGs as today? Some food for thought. Thanks to those members who took up my request to submit some articles of interest, please keep them coming in. And don t forget, please support our sponsors whenever possible and be sure to let them know you are an MG Car Club member See Motorsport Report. Printed by Kwik Kopy Unley. Shop 1, Cremorne Plaza. 246 Unley Rd Unley Ph: A National Meeting sponsor

8 H MG Car Club of South Australia PRESIDENTS REPORT From...Adrian Ward i Members and Friends Conditional Registration: The August Meeting will see presentations made to Neil Stagg, David Fairbrother, Rodger Polkinghorne, Ian Denny, Trevor Praite, and Arthur Ruediger for their outstanding contribution to the "Historic Registration Scheme". All MG Day: Pencil in Sunday 9th September at The Torrens Parade Ground. The MGF will be the celebrated Marque of the day, make sure you bring along your fellow Club mates and friends with you, the more the merrier! Ferrari National Rally: Wednesday 17th October sees the "Ferrari National Rally" having a Super Sprint at "The Bend" and following the great job we did for the MG Challenge they have asked for our assistance. Lunch will be provided and donation will be made to our Club. Come along and help out. Adelaide Rally: Calendared for November 28th to 30th is cranking up which explains the slight personality change in Dick Manning!! The MG Car Club will once again have involvement in this event so please get behind it. August: We have several events to get involved in Sunday 19th "Super Sprint" at Mallala Tuesday 21st MGB "Noggin'n'Natter" at the Club Sunday 26th "Breakfast Run" to Angaston Committee Appointment: Peter Auld has been appointed to Executive Committee to fill the vacancy created by Leigh Richter. Peter is a long serving Club Member and along with his wife Christine are regular attendees at Club runs and functions. Looking forward to having you on board Peter! Hoping to see you soon in your MG at a Club Function. Keep on MG'ing...!! NEW MEMBERS The MG Car Club of South Australia extend a warm welcome to the following new member who joined in the June period We look forward to meeting you at club meetings and events. Linda & son Lucien Haines MGB Don Finlay MGB 6

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10 MG Car Club of South Australia MGC NEWS MGC conversations with Richard Mixture, August 2018 MGC Thermostats H ello, it s Richard here again to talk about a hot head or really it s about keeping a cool head. If you remember that nice young MGC Coordinator had a hot head and fixed it by replacing the viscous fan clutch which he had first modified way back in The fan now keeps the C cool but the thermostat was a 71 item which is too cool and needs to be replaced with a standard 82 thermostat. So what is a thermostat, just in case you re wondering? It is a valve that regulates the flow of coolant from the engine to the radiator. When the thermostat is closed (in a cold engine) it stops coolant flow to the radiator which accelerates the warming of the coolant until it reaches the correct operating opening temperature (or the prescribed temperature of the thermostat). It then opens allowing coolant to flow through the radiator to be cooled. With varying driving conditions the thermostat will open and close depending on the temperature of the coolant. Directly below the thermostat opening in the head of an MGC is a bypass hole that allows coolant to flow to the water pump and through the engine when the coolant is cold and the thermostat is closed. When the MGC engine was designed a non-bypass thermostat was specified which allowed coolant to flow through the by-pass hole when it was both hot and cold. Modern thermostats have a by-pass valve (a secondary valve or foot valve) that closes off the by -pass hole when it is open. When the by-pass hole is closed all of the coolant must go through the radiator to be cooled making the cooling system more efficient. A modern by-pass thermostat can be fitted an MGC but the foot valve is too far away from the by-pass hole to work efficiently. It needs to reach a further 3mm closer to the hole. To achieve this extra length a washer/washers can be soldered to the foot of the thermostat. Thermostats often have a jiggle pin in the flange that allows trapped air to be released. The jiggle pin should be rotated so that it is at the highest point in order to release any trapped air. This rotation is not important in the MGC as the thermostat is located in a horizontal position in the head. Cars that do not have a jiggle pin in the thermostat usually have a bleed notch or some other method to release trapped air. When an engine has overheated it may have damaged the thermostat so it s a good idea to check it and replace it if necessary. So which thermostat works best in the old C? After sharing information from my radiator man and with Bruce in Queensland, he did his own research and decided that a 71 C thermostat was the best temperature to use. When that young fella replaced his thermostat some time ago, he used a DT 13C, a 71 C thermostat which is now too cold. The MGC factory workshop manual recommends the standard temperature thermostat of 82 C, or 74 C for hot countries and 88 C for cold countries. While parts of Australia can be very hot, a 71 C thermostat is definitely too cold for where I live, so it s back to standard for our nice young Register coordinator. 8

11 MGC Thermostats Brand Tridon Part No 71 C 82 C Standard MGC TT TT or TT August C Dayco thermostat TT The 14mm by-pass hole can be seen directly below the thermostat opening in the head MGC thermostat modification. Solder a 3mm thick washer to the foot valve to fill in the gap. Remember ladies and gentlemen keep em tuned, Rich 9

12 MG Car Club of South Australia BREAKFAST RUN REPORT From..Steve Spong, Photos by David McNabb Breakfast Run to Carisbrooke Park, Salisbury 24 June 2018 nce more we were lucky with the O weather for the breakfast run to Carisbrooke Park, opposite the "Old Spot" pub, Salisbury. That is apart from Andy Furman who was hoping for rain to try out his brand new roof on the B. He has had it fitted since his old roof split and he got soaked on his drive home from the last run to Mount Barker! Also proudly showing off his new accessory was Geoff Glasson, who had fitted electric power steering to the B, making it now finger light to park and much enjoyed by Judy on the drive. It was great to welcome new Club members Jenny & Linton Schiller on hopefully their first breakfast run of many. Jenny drove up in her new acquisition, a stunning 1955 red MGF. It literally sparkled and every nut and bolt gleamed!. She had advertised her desire for such a car online and bought it from NSW, where it had been lovingly restored but lived life as a trailer queen. Hence it is fantastic that Jenny is now proudly driving this car, as indeed it should be! So thanks to all who came and supported the Club and this monthly event. Attendees: Jenny & Linton Schiller (First Timers) Trev & Sandy Dicker Geoff & Judy Glasson Andy Furman Roger Ford Trevor White & Robyn Sanders Ken & Heather Burke Alan & Ros Foweraker Ray & Janet Hill Olaf & Ryan Wegner Nick & Denise Micklem Steve Spong & Barb Harrington Wanda & Tony Freckelton, with dog Bessie Leigh & Judy Albertson Peter & Sharon Coulson David McNabb & Kerry Hugo MGTF MGA MGB MGB MGB MGB MGB MGB MGB MGB MGB MGBGT MGBGT MGFTF MGZR Commodore 10

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14 MG Car Club of South Australia TeChnical TopiC By..Bob Schapel T DRY-DECKING an ENGINE he coolant in car engines normally flows from block to head, via the head gasket holes. However, I have changed this system in my TC Special. Before 1995, my old engine used to lose coolant when I drove it very hard. Gases from the combustion space would push across the gasket face and seep into the water jacket, blowing out some coolant. Because the car has a Laystall, aluminium head, extra torque on the head nuts would have risked distortion. So, when I built the new motor in 1995, I blocked off all the holes in the head and block faces. I had some welded, and sealed the others using threaded brass plugs and Devcon epoxy. I then diverted the coolant flow externally from the back of the block to the back of the head. This modification is called dry-decking. Now, when the gasket leaks a bit, the gas moves across the surface and vents harmlessly to the atmosphere, without affecting the coolant. I made the same modification to my brother Bill s Special (now in the hands of niece, Georgie) when I built that motor in Coolant flow in most engines is fairly simple. However, the T-Type has a complex flow system which requires additional modifications in the drydecking process. The water pump pushes coolant along that familiar square passage cast into the right hand side of the T-Type block. Internally, at the back, that passage curves upwards and emerges only at the rearmost, large coolant hole. That hole (two on TF blocks) is not well connected to space around the bores or the other coolant holes. To allow a clear passage for coolant, I drilled large holes behind the core plugs from the square passage to the void around the bores. Although it might be unnecessary, I also drilled a large hole half way between the two core plugs and fitted an extra (threaded) core plug to seal off the outer wall. This opened the way for coolant to flow to the space outside the bores. I then rigged up an external coolant pipe from the core plug at the back of the block to the plate on the back of the head. I also fitted a small secondary tube very high in the block to prevent any air-lock. I originally thought I had invented the idea but later found that it was well known, long before I was born! The race team at the MG Factory used this system on the K3 based EX135 record breaker, and many years later, they cast some special dry-deck T-Type blocks. The latter had a raised pad and stud holes high on the right hand side to take an external coolant fitting. I would like to know how many were cast, and where they were used. I have been fortunate to see one, but was unable to study it closely to learn about any other detail. The original cooling system works perfectly well on street engines and most race engines, but if head gaskets become an issue, dry-decking is an option. 12

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18 MG Car Club of South Australia MGA-MAGNETTE POKER RUN Sunday September 23 rd Valhalla, 11 Lofty s Lane, Houghton 9.30 for am start. EVERYONE INVITED TO BEGIN WITH : Sorry to disappoint those of you thinking of Machines with whistles and bells and hungry mouths that need feeding, this is not that - However, it will involve parting with some of your well earned money and playing cards But you will get a chance to be a winner. The Plan: Start is from Valhalla (11 Lofty s Lane Houghton) To participate in this fun run you will be asked to submit some sort of money (depending on numbers ) it will be somewhere between $3 and $5 per car.this will allow you to get the map and your first playing card You will be guided to 4 locations where upon each stop you will be asked an appropriate question to that location before receiving your next card. 5 stops in all 5 questions 5 cards (getting the hang of things ) Poker -! Best hand - wins the kitty (to be decided on the day!) There is one rule and that rule is - Don t get caught cheating! (Penalties will apply) The Run will end up back at Valhalla for a sausage sizzle thing that we will provide so please let us know if you are coming along to join the fun so that we can work out how many sausages/ vege burgers etc to purchase etc etc And please tell us if you have any special dietary requirements Nick Also Nick and I Have the right to change any of the rules and make up any thing we see fit to do so on the day. We hold no responsibility for any events that may occur during this event that fall outside the guidelines of running such an event as this. We ask that you all smile a lot, skip to the loo and dance like no one is watching. One last thing.. Life is what happens when you are busy making other plans Secondly you must follow all the motor vehicle guidelines set out by the South Australian Government road traffic rules and treat your beloved MG with the due respect it deserves which means not driving too fast not mentioning any names..trevor and Garry..and especially Nick! 16

19 A VOLUNTEERS NEEDED Ferrari Club National Rally Track Day Super Sprint very good friend of our club at MSCA Super Sprints at Mallala is Ian Crouch, an Alfa Club member, drives an Alfa Spyder and Porsche Boxter, Ian is also a committee member of the SA Ferrari Club and is organising their National Rally to be held in Adelaide during the week of 15th to 20th October. On the Wednesday 17th they are conducting a Track Day Super Sprint Format at The Bend Motorsport Park Tailem Bend on the West Circuit (that we used for the MG Challenge) and Ian has approached us and other MSCA clubs me to see if there would be any of our members who would be prepared to joint other flag marshals for the day. He realises that many of our club members carry out these roles at Mallala Super Sprints and are therefore experi- August 2018 enced in the task, ( being mid week SAMROA flag marshals are not readily available ) and experienced volunteers are what he needs. The West Circuit has 12 flag points plus the starter, of which only 9 would need to be manned, so while it is practical to have two people at each location he needs at least one experienced flag marshal in each point. Ian had offered to pay our members for their assistance, however I advised him that this presents a precedent that could jeopardise seeking volunteers in the future, he has therefore offered to donate money to the clubs that supply the volunteers, which I consider would be more appropriate. Ian would see that volunteers would be well fed and looked after. If you are prepared to help Ian please contact him at, icrouch@adam.com.au or I have indicated my help as has Berry Treffers so it would be practical to meet somewhere, perhaps the clubrooms, and share the rides. Ian estimates 50 or so Ferrari s would be competing Laurie Houghton 17

20 MG Car Club of South Australia 2018 CALENDAR August Thur T Register Meeting B 9 Thur Mid Week Lunch Run to Strathalbyn. D 10 Fri MG F/Z Run 11/25 Sat Club Registration Clubrooms 1.00am until noon 14 Tue Monthly General Meeting 19 Sun * * Super Sprint Rnd 4 Mallala E 21 Tue MGB Register Noggin N Natter at the Clubrooms F 26 Sun Breakfast Run to Angaston F September Thur T Register Meeting B 8/22 Sat Club Registration Clubrooms 1.00am until noon 9 Sun All MG Day Torrens Parade Ground 11 Tue Monthly General Meeting 13 Thur Mid Week Lunch Run. D 16 Sun * * Hillclimb Multi Club 4 E 20 Thur MGA/Magnette Register Mtg. tba 23 Sun MGA/Magnette Poker Run 30 Sun Bay to Birdwood 30 Sun Breakfast Run to Willunga F October Thur T Register Meeting B 7 Sun MGB Register TBA F 9 Tue Monthly General Meeting 11 Thur Mid Week Lunch Run. D 13/27 Sat Club Registration Clubrooms 1.00am until noon 12/14 Fri/Sun Hillclimb SA Championships E 28 Sun * * Super Sprint Rnd 5 Mallala E 28 Sun Breakfast Run to Younghusband F 18

21 August 2018 November Thur T Register Meeting TBA B 10/24 Sat Club Registration Clubrooms 1.00am until noon 11 Sun Kimber Run 13 Tue Monthly General Meeting 15 Thur MGA Register at Bazzicas West Beach 23/25 Fri/Sun Weekender to Clare 29/30 Thur/Sat Adelaide Rally 30/2Dec Frii /Sun Adelaide Motorsport Festival MG F/Z RUN FRIDAY 10 th AUGUST. I have planned a run and dinner before a meeting at the clubrooms. START 3pm at Beaumont Rd in the parklands(ubd map130 P/1) Leave 3.30pm for a 85km drive through Adelaide Hills Arrive at 5.30/6.00pm for dinner at the Albion Hotel (Churchill Rd.Kilburn) Then onto the car club for a F/Z meeting 7.00pm for 7.30 meeting. Numbers required for the hotel booking by 6 th August, PLEASE. Dick Manning centrallimos@adam.com.au or

22 MG Car Club of South Australia ROAD TRIP FOR A B From..Mark Abraham ince my early 20s, I ve had an admiration for the small 2 door sports S coupe that looks like a windup toy. Now that might be a little belittling for the cool and sexy MGB, but you must admit, it kinda fits. So, with my 50 th birthday on the horizon, I knew it was time to chase my dream to own and drive my very own toy car. Having discussed this more than once with long-time MG car clubber, Maurice (Mozza) Linehan, I knew exactly who to call to assist in the chase. As soon as I quizzed him and asked for help, he was as alert as a stallion in the paddock. With very clear parameters of model, year, colour and price, the search was on and the s, phone calls, texts and hyperlinks flowed. Every possible hiding spot for a decent B was investigated and ruled out or in, checked and followed up. Eventually, we agreed that a 64, British Racing Green B for sale in Geelong was worth the trip. Mozza had the car trailer, I had the Prado and with an Airbnb cottage booked, we hit the freeway. A couple of bakeries later, we arrived in Geelong to meet Martin and Dawn for our first look at the prize. Unregistered and uninsured, we could only do a few laps around their cul-de-sac in the toy car but with Mozza s Magnet Test passing with flying colours, we seemed to be on to a good thing. It turned out, Martin had worked on the car more than he had driven it, so it took some negotiating to see any sort of price negotiation (reduction). We decided to sleep on it and it was the main topic of conversation over a great pizza and bottle of red during the evening. The night went on later than we had intended and some of the sights in a local bar, well they had to be seen to be believed. It must be said, we were having such a great time searching for a B that we considered not buying a car at all and continuing the search as a means of having driving trips away. Oh, the places, we could go. However, on 2 nd inspection the following morning, we both realised it was too good an opportunity to pass over and 20

23 promptly agreed on a price and my toy car was soon on the trailer and heading for its new home in SA. August

24 MG Car Club of South Australia This notice was submitted by Alan Semmler in response to my call for articles of interest for the magazine...editor 22

25 M August 2018 MOTORSPORT OFFICIALS By.. Bob Schapel any of us have been taking part in MGCC motorsport for a long time. It has been nearly fifty years in my case. The preparation, tinkering on the day, perusal of results and debriefing, probably absorbs most of our thoughts. However, the people who make such events possible deserve a substantial portion! Natmeets, Club Challenges, Sprints, Motorkhanas and Hill-Climbs take a huge amount of work to run. Organisers and officials often have to cope with early starts, poor weather, unfortunate track incidents, unknown new venues and other difficult situations. Yet the same people are willing to do it all over again, allowing the next competition to go ahead as planned. Recent Motorsport Secretaries, Bev, Laurie, Murray and Tim never cease to amaze me. Not only do they organise, officiate and compete but they have been doing so for such a long time. Sue Stevenson, Marg Hall, Barry Kitts, Darryl Siggs and Darryl Warman regularly help us despite being from other clubs! These people are just the tip of the iceberg. Whether they marshal or wave flags on the day, or contribute months of organisation, we must certainly let these people know how much their work is appreciated. At Club meetings or events, it would be good if we competitors shouted them a drink at the bar. ALANS AUTO & MARINE Australia's only dedicated MG classifieds web site, developed by an MG enthusiast for all MG enthusiasts and owners. Andrew McCurdy MG Buy Swap Sell andrew@mgbuyswapsell.com.au Check out his website A suggestion from Steve Spong SPECIALISING IN MG SERVICING AND REPAIRS AS WELL AS FAMILY AND 4WD VEHICLES SPARE PARTS FOR ALL MAKES AND MODELS 31 LIGHT TERRACE THEBARTON Ph: Fax Mob: Alan Foweraker, MGCC Member Discount for members 23

26 MG Car Club of South Australia PRE-WAR & T - REGISTER From..John Bray, Photos from David McNabb Register meeting 5 July at 21 Hillside Road Aldgate, host Leigh Ritcher. Hello Darkness my old Friend We ve come to Hillside Road again Because a Mg s softly creeping Dropped its oil while I was sleeping And the vision that was planted in the rain Still remains Within the sounds of silence. And in the naked light I saw Heaps of members maybe more Members talking without thinking Members hearing without listening And the Boss issuing orders that voices never share And no one really cared To disturb the sounds of silence. I do apologise to Paul Simon and Art Garfunckle for the plagiarism of their song, seemed relevant for the theme on the night- BOTR 24 Darkness it was and we were not expecting street lights, kerbs or footpaths again this year but Leigh went to great length to illuminate his driveway with a hurrican lamp strung up in the tree which was perfectly alright, no one made it to the neighbours lawn thank god. Leigh s Bar illuminated the cosy garage, described to me by one as quite an intermate meeting, thanks to Leigh and the new gas heater that he purchased that day. Register vehicles totalled 9, signed in were 31, however 34 presented for pizza s! Apologies: Received were Bazzica s, A Rudiger ( daughter s wedding in Sicily),A & G Mclean, P Wallace, S Ewart, T Wright, D Herbert, R O Malley, C & H Bennett, B Forth, J Davies, J Whiting, P Shipside, D Walker, D & J Pearson, & Ken Burke Many who sent apologies had very reasonable reasons being overseas, however there were two who had very questionable excuses for not turning up, for example: Don Walker- 1. My dog ate my invitation. 2. A kangaroo was seen on the Strathalbyn road, I did not want to hit it. 3. It clashes with rearrange my sock drawer day The ghost who walks who else would offer what he says is a humble apology? Terry Wright must be frightened of the dark, after spending a very pleasant day with lunch with good mate Willow, the returned Gipsy, he decides that the cold is just too much to contemplate

27 leaving photographic duties solely with David TD McNabb. General Business: Russell Garth advises that Motor Registration needs to see your MG CC SA membership ID when negotiating services relating to renewals and the like. Bob Schapel requests that members keep an eye out on the roads for Geoff Barnes rear shock absorber off his TB, apparently it has fallen off, if you see it, pick it up he needs one. Bob has also visited Jack Whiting to see his TC Special and help him out with a spline for a decent steering wheel for the car. ( hope to see Jack as a member of the club soon) Peter Cundy held us spellbound with his recent purchase of adjustable head spanners picked up from Bister Heritage event, north of Oxford UK, for those really hard spots to get into on the NA it seems. Impressive name too, RATCH- ETECH. Peter picked up another nifty device, a small piece of aluminium channel fixed to the rod stabilising bracket off the radiator shell that supports the bonnet in a August 2018 vertical position without it touching the scuttle. He has the affixed to the TD and proudly shows that it works. Amazing! Andrew Bate is working on getting his hood made for the TF soon. Russell Garth is wanting members to send information on their cars, recently we received details from Jenny & Linton Schiller for their TF 1500, chassis 9628, XPEG 3496, Rego MG1955, beautiful red car, please send your details in to russjg17@yahoo.com The Gold, Brian Golding, our great mate from Murray Bridge who got a mention in last month s report, proudly displayed the pistons from his seized engine. It is well known now that you simply do not feed a TC engine on Ethanol Fuel it seems, no need to experiment as Brian has it well and truly covered and can offer expert advice. Apparently he has history with his racing bikes in times past with similar episodes. Tut tut eh Goldy? Was good to see Ronnie Jellet back up with Goldy although not feeling well he sat out in the car to rest up a bit, hope things improve for you Ron in the very near future. General business was accelerated to a speedy close with the arrival of the Pizza boy from Aldgate Gourmet Pizzas, I now know that to bring the meetings to a manageable end it needs for the food to be laid out in front of the members, I will adopt this technique in future. The legend who is Laurie Foody turned 88 on the 13 June, wonderful achievement indeed and it is amazing that he can give up the TD on a wet night and drive up in the Porsche, managing to park on the road and not on Leigh s neighbours lawn is another achievement. 25

28 MG Car Club of South Australia TC Sump: A chap has rung me, he has a sump off a 1948 TC for sale if anyone is wanting one, call me up if you want details. It was his deceased brother s car. Next meeting : Not yet decided at writing this report, I will advise in due course. This report prepared wholly by the Boss of the Register. Cheers, John Bray BOTR 26

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30 MG Car Club of South Australia MSCA Super Sprint, Sunday 15 July A cold and windy day at Mallala was what greeted 77 competitors and friends on Sunday, but as they say, when the going gets tough the tough get going. There were six MG competitors, John Davies, Jason Edwards, Craig Reudiger, Nick Micklem, Dick manning and Alf Smith first time seen on the track in an MGF. Our Club was rostered to provide officials and 7 members attended, Peter Coulson, Tony Freckelton and myself were freezing in flag point 5 at the end of the back straight, I was not sure where the other members were. Murray Stephenson kept warm in the timing tower as assistant Clerk of Course, and tells me there were a number (7) of other club members present. Results Driver Car Best time Dick Manning MGF 1:29.1 Nick Micklem MGZR 1:33.4 Alf Smith MGF 1:48.0 John Davies Mits. Evo 1:16.2 Jason Edwards Lotus 1:18.8 Craig Reudiger Ford GT 1:26.5 In order to record members attendance at the Sprint meetings, Murray will have a book at where the coffee is in the garage for all members to sign in. This will be to facilitate accurate records for the Club Member of the Year. Laurie Houghton 28 Up Coming events Sunday 19 August MSCA Super Sprint Round 4 with Come & Try, Mallala Note the change of date for the round 4 super sprint. It was on the 26 th but that clashes with the V8 Taxi Cabs at The Bend so the sprint was brought forward a week. This round includes a Come & Try section for those who haven t tried sprinting before or are looking to polish their skills. In the C&T group you will receive expert classroom tuition and supervised on track sessions to learn what it s all about and to have some fun. Alternatively, consider giving the opportunity to a family member or friend. Participants do not need to belong to a car club and they purchase a competition licence for the day. It s great fun and you will learn something. Be careful, motorsport is addictive! November Adelaide Rally Following the success of our stages at Mallala in the 2017 Adelaide Rally, the MG Car Club has been asked to help out with the Adelaide Rally again in 2018 running a number of stages at The Bend. More detail will come to hand over the next few months but, if you re interested, mark Wednesday 28 November in your diary as a day to come and help out while watching some top action and great cars.

31 ENTRY FORM August ANNUAL AUSTRALIAN KIMBER RUN - SUNDAY 11th November 2018 ENTRIES CLOSE FRIDAY THE 26th October 2018 This entry form is required to be completed and the Conditions of Entry (overleaf) must be signed as acknowledgement of such conditions and forwarded with appropriate fee together with a stamped self addressed envelope or your address for your confirmation of entry Entry costs: A registration fee of $29.00 per vehicle applies. A further $20.00 per person is payable to cover the cost of a sit-down barbecue lunch at Bridgewater Motor Museum BYO chairs and drinks Entrants & Vehicle Details: NAME: PHONE... ADDRESS: POST CODE:... Address... CAR: MG MODEL:..YEAR REGO NO...COLOUR:... NOTE: Entry is subject to the Conditions of Entry, overleaf, which must be signed by the owner/ driver in acknowledgement of these conditions. Payment Arrangements: $29.00 Number of $20.00 per person $... Total $... Special meal requirements...no Required... Payment by; (Please circle) CASH / CHEQUE or CREDIT CARD If paying by Credit Card (Please circle) (1) MASTER CARD or (2) VISA Card No. Card Holders Name Card expiry date.card Holders Signature: Please make all Cheques & Money Orders Payable to: MG Car Club of SA Return completed entry forms to: 2018 Annual Australian Kimber Run C/- MG Car Club of SA Inc PO Box 200, Brompton SA, 5007 Together with a stamped self addressed envelope please!! Or your address In legible writing ( do not use upper case writing if your address is in lower case) Any further information please contact: Berry Treffers, AAKR Co Coordinator by Mobile or by berry.trefers@gmail.com 29

32 MG Car Club of South Australia CONDITIONS OF ENTRY 1. All entrants are bound by the Conditions of Entry upon submitting an Entry Form and agree to observe these conditions. 2. All MG s must be registered or on a permit and driven by a licensed driver who complies with the provisions of the Motor Vehicles Act 1959 as amended. 3. Payment of entry fees will determine entry number in strict chronological sequence. 4. Entries definitely close on Friday 26rd October 5. All participants will observe the current road laws and all speed limits over the route. 6. All participants shall conduct themselves in an orderly manner. 7. Participants are subject to the directions and control, in all things, of the organisers of the run and their agents. 8. The organiser of the run will be The MG Car Club of SA Inc. 9. The following indemnity must be signed by owners/ drivers of all vehicles participating in this event: a) All entrants/ owners/ drivers and passengers enter and participate in these runs solely at their own risk, b) The organisers of this event and their agents do not admit liability for any loss or damage suffered by or to any entrant, driver or passenger through any circumstances, c) In completing and signing this form I acknowledge that I have read, understood and accept the Conditions of Entry to the Annual Australian Kimber Run 2018 OWNERS NAME:.(OR) DRIVERS NAME:. SIGNATURE:.. DATE:. 30

33 August 2018 Logon to for all the specifications for the new range of MGs 31

34 MG Car Club of South Australia MID WEEK LUNCH RUN NEWS From..Roger Polkinghorne T Thursday 12 July he weather looked quite threatening for the July lunch run to the Rex Hotel particularly when morning tea was in the hills at the Crafers Hotel. The MG drivers who took a chance and ignored the forecast of a shower or two were rewarded with only a few drops of rain on the windscreen. The cars finished the day clean and dry. The route briefly brought us through the Adelaide hills which are now looking very green following recent winter rain. We then came down Greenhill Road which these days is quite rough in an MG but provides the best view of the city and suburbs of any road entering Adelaide. Chris and Annette Kinney gave the COOL 1963 Dodge Phoenix a run which was a treat as it s rarely seen these days. Alan and Sandra Cardnell came for the first time this year so Alan was able to test the blue B and more to the point himself through the bends on Greenhill Road. Mike Greenwood and Jan drove up from Strathalbyn in Mike s recently purchased MG6. Mike has grabbed a part of British motoring history with this nice looking car which is loaded with many outstanding features. It was also fortuitous that Mike should come to this run as he has offered to arrange the August run to Strathalbyn. Diane and David Holmes were unable to attend the run due to David s progress in getting back to full fitness. To this end the Holmes have sadly decided after fourteen years not to continue arranging the lunch runs. They have done a marvellous job over this period. We are extremely grateful for their dedicated efforts and we will miss Diane with the red folder in her hand ensuring everything is running smoothly and David with the camera ensuring we feature in the photographic section of the magazine. Thanks to everyone who came and supported the run and to first timers Barry Spencer in his green MGB and Dean Hosking in his impressive MGB V8. Next mid-week lunch run will be on 9 August 2018 to Strathalbyn meeting at the Crafers Hotel, Crafers at 10.30am and departing 11.30am. Everyone is welcome. Please book with MIKE GREENWOOD if you would like to come so the venues can be advised of numbers attending. M I K E G R E E N W O O D mikeg@adam.com.au or

35 Lunch Runners Alan &Sandra Cardnell MGB Garry & Jenice Chapman MGF Ron & Dawn Durham VW Lawrie Foody Porsche Mike Greenwood & Jan Dinan MG6 Turbo Jim Hanna MGB GT Dean Hosking MGB V8 Lawrie Houghton & Jo Sheward MGF Chris & Annette Kinney Dodge Graham & Pat Loader MGY Daryl & Jenny Pinch Lexus Andrew & Deb Pointon KIA Sportage Rodger & Sue Polkinghorne Mazda CX5 Neville & Marjorie Pridgeon Hyundai Barry Spencer MGB Brian & June Terry Toyota 86 Ian & Di Williamson Ford Barry & Deidre Burne Mercedes August

36 MG Car Club of South Australia TRADE DIRECTORY Ann Calver Real Estate Sales Consultant RLA Selling real estate, or know someone who is? Call me for an appraisal of your most valuable asset (apart from your MG of course!!). Or see me personally for a special MG Car Club deal as I regularly attend mid-week lunch runs. Ph: E:mail ann.calver@harcourts. com.au WEBBER DAVIES CONVEYANCERS For all your property transaction requirements Private contracts, Family Transfers, Land Divisions, Community Titles, all property settlements John & Sue Davies FAICSA (Certified Practicing Conveyancers) webberdavies@optusnet.com.au Web : WHY NOT ADVERTISE YOUR BUSINESS? THESE SPACES COULD BE YOURS CONTACT THE EDITOR dfshastie@gmail.com 34

37 August 2018 WANTED TO SELL MGF TF with CVT step speed AUTO - Trophy Yellow. Excellent Condition inside & out. Well Maintained by MG Adelaide workshop. New Hood, New Windscreen 2 new tyres, Complete Engine Rebuild (receipts available )48,000 kms Price $16,000 ONO Contact Howard MGB 1972 White O/d mls Recon head U/l new rings, shocks starter motor, tyres, power brakes over hauled, seats recovered. RVN 008 Price $17, Contact: Rob Williams M: MGB Parts for sale Set of splined hubs good condition $ x6JJ Performance alloy wheels $300 Fibreglass hardtop fair condition $250 Cylinder head $50 5 bearing crankshaft $50 Offer on any of above to pgoodale@rbe.net.au or Mob: WANTED TO SELL MGZT 220S Black litre quad cam V6 supercharged 5 speed auto c/w sport mode. manual shift Black exterior, with leather interior, alcatara inserts, Power - steer, windows, mirrors, sunroof, seats.& ABS. Rego S998ASB Kms Price: $ 15,000. Contact: Rodney Gibb Chrome MGB Wire wheels 4 off 1 True, good splines, 2 broken spokes 2 Dented inner & outer, good splines No broken spokes 3 True, outer edge dent, good splines, no broken spokes 4 Straight, good splines, one short spoke Price: $ each Contact Dave Holbourn MG F Wrecking. All parts available and Very CHEAP Dick Manning

38 MG Car Club of South Australia WANTED TO SELL 12 v Heated seat 12v Heated/Demist Work from cig lighter, at Autobarn Mile End 5 x Tyres Almost New Goodrich, 185/ unused, 4< 1000km, 1 scrubbed sidewall. Offers. Call Mark WANTED TO BUY "Lucas distributor (D2A4) assembly for 1954 MGTF Michael Woodhouse on WANTED TO SELL MGZT T 2002 Silver 2.5 litre quad cam v6 5 speed auto with sport mode, leather seats with alactara inserts. Power steering, sunroof and windows. ABS brakes. Refurbished wheels with new tyres, new battery,rebuilt inner CV joints. Vehicle comes with W/shop manual, new brake pads and sensors still in box. New Spark plugs in box. Gunson Service Light Reset Tool. Bluetooth Radio CD player Rego MGZTT KLM Price $5500 Contact Roger MG TC Roadster - Chassis No 9287, Engine Number XPA10001 In excellent condition, runs very well and always garaged. Beautifully restored in by second to last owner and well looked after since. Service history records including photos and documentation of restoration process. Currently registered under 90 day historic club registration. Comes with roof, side windows and tonneau cover. Reg. TC 9287 Price $43,000 Contact. Richard Koch

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