Newsletter of the Kansas City MG Car Club
IN THIS ISSUE:
EVENTS RECAPPED 1 2016 HEARTLAND ALL
BRITISH WINNERS 2
MIDGET MUMBLINGS 3
BEHIND THE WHEEL 4
MIDGET MUMBLINGS 5
CLASSIC-FIEDS 6
TELEPHONE ARTICLE 7
CALENDAR OF EVENTS 8
CLUB OFFICERS 12
NAMGBR 12
ABOUT THE POST 12
NAMGAR 12
REGALIA 14
MEMBERSHIP
APPLICATION 15
MEMBERSHIP
Martin A. Cunningham from
Kansas City, MO who owns a 74
Triumph TR6 Chris Coulter and Peyton Peck
from Independence, MO who own
a 74 MGB GT Gary and Donna Mills from Enid,
OK who own a 55 MG TF Troy Montague from Overland
Park, KS who owns a 2006 Aston
Martin Richard Randolph from Lake
Quivira, KS who owns a 51 MG TD
Membership reports we have
116 members
September/October 2016
Kansas City MG Post
Volume 35, Issue 9 Kansas City MG Post
Since we did not have a newsletter in September, it is time to try
and catch up on the events for the last couple of months. Charles and Anita Hill did a Wine tour in August that took in
some of the sites around Eastern Jackson County as well as a winery. September was much busier. It started with the Heartland All
British Show at Aristocrat Motors. A list of
winners is on page 2. The Brits in the Ozark
Show in Fayetteville, AR was attended by
several club members. Do not have a list of the
winners. Oktoberfest and the Photo Scavenger
Hunt traded weekend but both were successful.
Bruce and Laura Miller planned a backroads
route from Grandview to Leawood with a list of
items to find and photograph. Brian and Lynda
Hoffman won the event finding the most items.
Rob and Tommie Camblin made sure
Oktoberfest brought lots of good food, laughter
and games. Winners of the games were—Josh
Nichols won the Stein Race, Dean Wheeler won
the Kazoo
Playing, and
Larry Petty won the Beer Pong. Check out the events for
October, the official end of our driving season. We have the Lake Garnett Grand Prix Revival, a Chili Cook Off, and the FAT Run all coming up.
EVENTS RECAPPED by Tommie Camblin
1 point for finding a horse and
taking its picture
Dean Wheeler
Kazoo Playing
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Class Description First Second Third
A Austin-Healey 100 4, 6, 3000 Mac Humphries Colin Smith Don Opplinger
B Frogeye Sprite Joe Richardson Joe Richardson Darren Traub
C MGA Tom Berry Dean Wheeler Steve Stockham
D MGB/MGC/GT 62-71 Phil Collins Tom Sim Jim Danielson
E MGB & GT 72-74.5 Robert Holmes Brian Goldsmith Al Moore
F MGB & GT 74.5-80 Simon Dix David Dobbins Rick Dyer
G MGT Series & Pre-War Jerry Old John Boles Robert Haefner
H MG Midget & AH Box Sprite Al Calon Steve Olson
J TR2 & TR3 Jeff Givens Paul McBride Mark Meyer
K TR4, TR4A & TR250 Steve Peak Don Opplinger Pat Fischer
L TR6 Bob Aguilar Art Graves Dave Mackintosh
M Spitfire & GT6 Will Burke Jim Matney Charlie Hoch
N TR7, TR8 & Stag Kent Prather
O1 Jaguar Sport to 87 Kris Gamble Kris Gamble Stew Koesten
O2 Jaguar Saloon to 87 Ken Smiley Jon Mensie Dale Wycoff
O3 Jaguar Sports 88+ Stew Koesten Larry Petty
O4 Jaguar Saloon 88+
P1 Mini Classic Don Peterson David Craven Don Ipock
P2 Mini BMW Robert Fritton
R Lotus Chuck Robins Gregory Harris Dennis Maruszak
S British Saloon Brent Kasl Mark Ibenthal Marvin Huey
T British Sport Gary Simmons Bob Bramlage Dave Gilmore
W British Cycles
X AC/AC Cobra Wayne O'Blair Paul Baraban
Names in BOLD are KCMGCC members.
2016 HEARTLAND ALL BRITISH WINNERS
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Driving home from a meeting the other night in the Midget, I was enjoying the cooler
temperatures and marveling at how sweetly the car was running. Only a slightly out of balance tire
disturbed the near perfect moment. Then I spotted a red warning light that I had not seen for years.
Yep, the EGR lamp had lit up. Back in 1976, they knew about the EGR valve that allows some
exhaust gas to enter the intake during very high vacuum conditions like when you downshift as you
approach a stop light. This lowers the tailpipe emissions and does nothing to harm the engine's
power because under these conditions you aren't needing any power. But the EGR valve lives a
tough life mounted on a fiery hot exhaust manifold and having a rubber diaphragm that engine
vacuum sucks on to open the valve. The valve gets carboned up and doesn't close completely or
the diaphragm rots out and makes a vacuum leak. So every few dozen thousand miles it needs to
be removed, cleaned, checked and either reinstalled or replaced. Knowing how neglectful us
American drivers are, they built a reminder for us. A little plastic box in line with the speedo cable
houses an odometer that counts how many miles it has been since the EGR was serviced and the
counter reset. I must have been that many miles. So I did what was needed to turn that warning lamp back off. I checked the EGR valve, and
it is still missing just like it was years ago. Some darn previous owner removed that when cleaning up most of the other emission control devices. Or maybe it failed, and new ones were not readily available at inexpensive prices. Anyway, there is a pipe plug where the EGR once lived. So I just took a tiny pair of needle nosed pliers and used them as a pin wrench to wind the knob on the counter a few turns till the light went out. Alternatively, I could have just unplugged the wire leading to the warning lamp. But this way, I won't lose any concourse points for not having my waring lamp plugged in.
Midget Mumblings By Steve Olson
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It was too hot to drive an MG in August. Plus, with Monica's surgery, I have just been motionless. I mean motionless. The only part I needed for the green MG is on backorder, so I couldn't even work on that. Finally, on August 26th, my part came in and back to work I went. The driver's side wiper wheel box was not operational. Do I need wipers? I never start out in the rain, but I have been caught in it a time or two. Anyway, replacing the driver's side wheel box was a challenge. I had never done one before. Pulling the dash would make this job much easier. NOT ME! I can make an easy-job much harder because I think it would be easier to do it my way. Most of you have never done that, I know. With the steering out of the way, and the seat pushed way back, I was able to get to the wheel box. I could not see it but I could touch it. Twenty-five years ago ( when my hands were smaller), I could have shimmied under that dash. Feeling my way around under the dash, I find the two nuts that hold the wheel box to the cable. Now, outside of the car, the big nut, which is neither 7/8 or 13/16, has to be undone and the wheel box will just fall in my hands. NOT! There is, of course, a gear inside the wheel box which the cable run in turn makes the shaft go round and round and wipe the windshield. So you have to make the wheel box run down the cable to the end before you can fondle it. Now, being this was the driver's side and the motor is on the passenger side, that makes this wheel box replacement much, much easier. Had it been the middle or the passenger side wiper wheel box, the entire wiper system would have to be removed from the car and I think the only way to do that would be to pull the dash. Reassembly is just the reverse. Actually, it went back together pretty easy. However, I dropped one of the nuts that hold it to the cable. Would one of my old nuts work? Hell no! The new wheel box (probably of Chinese descent) is metric threaded, so a trip to the hardware store was another setback. The only good thing that came out of this is, with the steering wheel off, I can adjust my cancelling cam so that every time I make a left turn, the turn signal will cancel instantly instead of 5 miles down the road when I finally look down at the instruments and see this green flashing light that has had everybody behind me wondering when the hell did this guy get "behind the wheel".
BEHIND THE WHEEL by Rick Mills
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More than two decades ago when we made our first long drive in the Midget, I noted that the
passenger compartment is not spacious. But I mostly just learned to put up with little
inconveniences. One of the biggest irritations was and is the radio console occupies a lot of the
same real estate that my right knee would like to be in. I found that adding a bit of padding to the
corner of the console or wearing a knee pad helped. And I have been driving that way nearly
200,000 miles. But now I am in the very early planning stages of trying to design a custom console
that will be smaller but still accommodate the radio and other necessities while also making some
much needed knee room. I don't think I will need a place for the CHECK EGR light since the EGR has gone missing long
ago. I will need room for a small radio and a couple power outlets plus a place to mount the cruise
control buttons and the HAZARD light switch. Interior lighting will take little room since now days
LEDs are tiny and brighter than the original incandescent lamp while drawing far less current and
producing less heat. The original box has a speaker grill and once had a single tinny sounding
speaker. That space is no longer needed. So I am thinking about a shallow box to hang from the dash just deep enough to mount the
radio. That will leave the area above the transmission hump empty creating the illusion of vast
space. But I hate to see unused space so I may make an open cubby bin below the center as a
place to collect phone chargers, flashlights, and empty candy wrappers. I wish there was enough
height for a beverage holder; but there is not. Once I come up with a design, I will have to think about materials and construction techniques.
Unlike my GPS mount which was less than a day from conception to completion, this sounds like a project that may keep me busy all Winter. Let me know if you have any suggestions.
Midget Mumblings By Steve Olson
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For Sale: 1980 MGB. Has been in the family
since about 1988. Has a Weber carburetor and
exhaust header. I have all the old stock parts
(original carburetor, catalytic converter, etc.).
Also have 2 extra wheels and a tonneau cover.
Battery is about 3 years old and I had the front
brakes replaced last year. Also have 3 workshop
manuals - one by Bentley comprising the Official
Driver's Handbook and Workshop Manual, one
by Haynes, and one by Chilton. Has at this time
53,647 miles. Asking $ 3000. If interested call
me, Phil Lucido at 816-582-8167 (7/16)
****** For Sale: A 1973 MGB in good shape. Also I
have a complete 1971 engine, transmission,
carbs, etc. I got this engine when I bought my
'71 MGB GT. All for sale for one price: $5500.
Email: [email protected] closest offered
considered. Or call 402-733-3185. (10/16)
****** For sale, a rare 1949 MGTC exu. This model
was built for export and only 494 were
manufactured. The odometer shows 14,179
miles on the original engine, transmission and
differential. The car will come with what is
believed to be an original user’s manual and
parts book. Also included will be a tool roll with
some original type tools, a spare set of original
seats that will need reupholstering, original side
curtains and replacement fabrics fornew side
curtains and some spare unused and used parts.
The vinyl top, although not original, is in
excellent condition. The black paint has a very
good shine and the chrome is very good. This
TC has a louvered racing style bonnet. The
wooden portions of the tub are in excellent
condition and the engine runs well. Though not a
concours restoration, the car, which is not shown
every year has won a second place in class
award in the Heartland Regional MG car show in
2007 and first place in class awards in 2008 and
2011. It was 1st in class in the Kansas City All
British Regional Car Show in 2015. Both shows
are long time regional shows in the Kansas City
area. Overall I estimate the condition of the car
as a good #2 car judged by the Hagerty
definitions. For further information contact Stew
Koesten at 913-269-5954 or
[email protected] (7/16)
CLASSIC-FIEDS
(Continued on Page 7)
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For Sale: 1956 MGA, red exterior, tan interior,
tan top, side curtains, black tonneau cover,
overall cover, original wheels, New Pirelli Tires ,
original matching numbers, 4 cylinder engine, 4
speed transmission, original exterior color was
black, original interior color was tan, no rust on
body, floor or frame, excellent wood floor,
standard factory dash, seat belts, clear wind
deflectors, driving lights on front bumper, left and
right fender mirrors, rear license holder, no
heater, knock off hammer, good working top,
spare tire cover in trunk and rear cargo area, I
purchased in California in 1984; car had been
restored before purchase (1984), moved to
Missouri in 1984, has never been in rain, snow
or other foul weather while I have owned it, last
Missouri vehicle safety inspection and Missouri
license June 2016, I have put roughly 1800 miles
on it in last 20 years. Electrical system change-out 1995, Cooling Fan and oil cooler added in
2000, overhaul of engine 1998. Odometer states
70035 miles, actual mileage unknown. Easy
start, purrs like a kitten above 50 mph, engine
sports a racing cam. Nothing added that was not
original factory standards. VIN (Vehicle
Identification Number): HDA4310222, Car is
Garaged in Lee’s Summit. [email protected]
(7/16) ******
Cost to place an ad in the Classic-fied with/without pictures is free to KCMGCC members
and $5 for non-members. Ads will run for a period 4 months and can be canceled at any
time by the submitter. Ads should be submitted to [email protected]
CLASSIC-FIEDS (From Page 6)
For those who want to know more about me and my love of the LBCs, here it goes. My first
British car ownership is my pride and joy, the supercharged, 1951 MGTD. Rob bought it for me for
my birthday back in the 1990s. I loved the looks of the car and wanted one even before I knew
what it was. That particular year, Rob asked me if he could find one of those cars and we could afford it;
did I want it. I said yes. Of course, this was before EBay or much of an internet. I figured he
wouldn’t be able to find one; and if he did, we wouldn’t be able to afford it. Much to my surprise, a few hours later he announces he has found one we can afford, and it
is in Lenexa. So off we go. As we turn onto the street were the car is located, I see the TD. I told
Rob if that if the green (my favorite color) car was it, it was the one I wanted. Long story short-- wrong engine was replaced with a correct one. Supercharger bought at Minneapolis 2001 Show, then restored, and installed. Car has undergone full restoration since we bought it, and I still love her as much as the day I got her.
TELEPHONE ARTICLE By Tommie Camblin
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October 3 Triumph VTR, TX 5 Officer's Meeting, Charles & Anita Hill 7—9 Lake Garnett Grand Prix Revival see
http://lggpr.org/ 9 Brats for KCMGCC Members, Lake
Garnett Revival 11 Monthly Social, RC's 7pm 15 Chili Cook-Off, Larry & Linda Taylor 22 FAT Run, Gerry & Tracy Cahill 23
29 Miata, Louisburg Cider Mill, Carl Mayo & Marjie November 5 Guy Fawkes Bonfire, Geoff & Christine Rollert 8 Monthly Social, RC's 7pm December 3 Club Christmas Party, Rob & Tommie Camblin 13 Monthly Social, RC's 7pm January 2017 10 Monthly Social RC's 7pm 14 2017 MOWOG, Bill & Nicki Davidson
2016 CALENDAR OF EVENTS
Club hosted
events Club Sanctioned Events More Information about any of these events
can be found at www.KCMGCC.com
Join Us for the Monthly KCMGCC Social the 2nd Tuesday of each Month at RC’s
330 E 135th Street Kansas City, MO 64145
(816) 942-4999
KCMGCC 2016
Host: Larry & Linda Taylor When: Saturday, October 15 at 5:00 PM Where: Taylor’s, 6680 NW Hickory Dr., Parkville, MO 64152 First, second and third place prizes for best chili determined by participant choice voting. Those wishing to compete should bring a crockpot of your best chili. If you are not competing, please bring an appetizer or dessert to share. We will provide tea, water, crackers and chili fixings. BYOB. When you RSVP please indicate if you are bringing chili. Questions or directions – Larry 913-620-8703 - Linda 816-305-4312.
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The FAT Run this year is heading to Eureka Springs, AR. We hope you can join us
Saturday, October 22, we will leave from the Pilot Station in Nevada, MO on Exit 101 off of I49/71
Hiway at 8:30 AM.
If you want to spend the night down there the night before, there is a Country Inn and Suites right
across from the station. Country Inn and Suites in Nevada, MO, 2520 E Austin, 417-667-9292
Lunch will be at 1PM at Garcia’s Mexican Restaurant, 1302 Old Exeter Rd, Cassville, 417-847-2200.
We should arrive in Eureka Springs about 5PM. We will be eating at the Rowdy Beaver at 7PM
and staying at Ozarka Lodge.
Rowdy Beaver Restaurant in Eureka Springs, AR, 417 W Van Buren, 479-253-8544,
www.rowdybeaver.com
Ozarka Lodge in Eureka Springs, 110 Huntsville Dr, 800-321-8992
Sunday morning, we will head for home from the parking lot of the hotel at 8:30 AM.
Lunch will be at 1PM at Buckingham’s Smokehouse and Bar, 1821 S 19th St, 417-485-8000 in Ozark, MO, http://www.buckinghambbq.com
FAT RUN
On Sunday, October 9, 2016, the Kansas City MG Car Club will serve Brats to those Club
Members going to the Lake Garnett Revival, stop by the KCMGCC Tent around noon and have a
brat free of charge.
The Lake Garnett Revival events start on Friday, the 7th, and have more events Saturday and Sunday. The club will have the tent at the track on Sunday. Stop on by.
FREE BRATS
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The Kansas City MG Car Club is a chapter of the North American MGB Register. The North American MGB Register was formed in 1990 to serve the needs of MG owners throughout the world. The Register’s executive committee is elected by the Affiliated Chapters. Officers can only serve two consecutive terms which ensures that new people and fresh ideas are always available. Finances are open to inspection at any time and the Treasurer provides financial statements that show how the membership’s money is spent. Officers and Registrars receive no financial remuneration for their duties, but volunteer out of the spirit of the marque. The award-winning magazine MGB Driver is published six times a year. Cost of membership in the NAMGBR is $30.00 per year and includes a dash plaque with your
President: Rick Mills [email protected] Vice President/Events: Denny Hale [email protected] Treasurer: Charles Hill [email protected] Membership Chairperson: Tommie Camblin [email protected] Regalia: Vacant Newsletter Editor/Historian: Vacant Members at Large: Bob Wales [email protected] Mike Kelly [email protected]
CLUB OFFICERS
ABOUT THE MG POST The Kansas City MG Post is published
monthly by the Kansas City MG Car Club.
The KCMGCC is a member of the North
American MGB Register, the American
MGB Association, and is affiliated with
the MG Owners Club, Cambridge,
England. The MG Post is provided free
to members. Opinions expressed herein
are not necessarily those of the Club, the
Club Officers, or the staff of the
newsletter. Technical information is
believed to be accurate; however, any
repairs on mechanical advice is
attempted at the reader’s risk. The Club,
Officers or newsletter staff will not be
responsible for any misinterpreted or
incorrect technical information. If in
doubt, consult a certified technician.
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NAMGBR
Kansas City MG Post Volume 35, Issue 9
The Kansas City MG Car Club is a chapter of the North American MGA Register (NAMGAR). The Register was established in 1975, with the sole objective of promoting the restoration, preservation, and enjoyment of the MGA, Magnette, and their Variants. While NAMGAR started as a register of MGA’s in North America, it soon became an organization to join, as evidenced from a membership roster of folks from all over the world! It immediately became the catalyst for very special social gatherings. NAMGAR is managed by unpaid volunteer Board and Staff members. They give their expertise and time freely in an effort to make NAMGAR the best MG club in the world.: Cost of membership in the NAMGAR is $37.50 North America/$52.50 International per year and unique dash plaque indicating your car’s Register number, NAMGAR’s award winning magazine, MGA!, six times a year and other benefits.
NAMGAR
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Costs to Advertise
Ads run for one year (June-through following May). Cost is:
Ads must include artwork, and whether they want a link to their business with their web site address and be sent to [email protected]
Ad Size Cost for KCMGCC Members
Cost for Non KCMGCC Members
Business-card Size Ads
Free $18
1/4 page Ads Free
$20
1/2 page Ads $20 $50
Link to Business from KCMGCC Web Site
Free $5
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REGALIA Still Dripping T-Shirts that are grey in color and have a pocket. Sizes Medium, large, and extra-large $9 each .
Windshield Sticker: The Club will provide all memberships with a nifty windshield sticker for one of
their cars. The sticker is placed on the inside of the windshield and will let you proudly display your
club affiliation where ever you go. If you desire to obtain additional Window Stickers, cost is $1.00
each.
Club Outerwear: The Club has arranged for a local merchant, Bulldogland-Gospirit Embrodiery , to
embroidered outerwear for our members. They have had problems with their web site, so you can
order via their Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/pages/BulldogLand/130003453706499?
pnref=lhc Additionally, if desired they are capable of doing custom items for our members at very
reasonable prices.
Name Badges with or without the picture of your car (picture must be provided) Free to all club
members
Other regalia items available include:
Stickers, teddy bears, winter scarfs, and other small assorted items, all for less than cost.
To obtain any of the items listed here, please contact the Membership Officer via the
KCMGCC.com contacts page or email [email protected].
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MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION Join the Kansas City MG Car Club Today
It is the area’s largest and most exciting club for ALL British Car Enthusiasts!
IT IS A REAL BARGAIN AT $18 PER YEAR. YOU GET ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:
Monthly Newsletters Car Shows New friends Rallies & Driving Tours
Spare Parts Cars for Sale Advice Monthly Activities Tech Sessions
Free Ads Technical Tips Discounts on Parts
Name: _____________________________________ Spouse/Significant Other: __________________________
Address: _____________________________________________________________________________________
City: ______________________________________ State: ________ Zip Code: ______________________
Cars (Year, Make, Model): _______________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________________________________
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Mail completed application and dues to:
KCMGCC
17810 Hidden Valley Road
Independence, MO 64057
All dues are due in June. Dues for new members are pro-rated throughout the year as follows: June $18, July $16.50, August $15, September $13.50, October $12, November $10.50, December $9, January $7.50, February $6, March $4.50, April $3
Tommie Camblin
Membership Chairman
(816) 210-7250