Kansas City MG Post Kansas City - NAMGAR

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

Kansas City MG Post Volume 35, Issue 9

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


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


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


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


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)


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


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.


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

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.

NAMGBR


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


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


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].


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): _______________________________________________________________________

____________________________________________________________________________________________

Email Address: ___________________________ Phone: _____________________________________________

Please list any other British clubs or registries you are a member of: ______________________________________

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Do you want your telephone number listed on the club roster?

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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

[email protected]

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