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Tappet Chatter Number 458 August 2020

Contents: Official Journal of the MG Car Club Canberra Inc Presidents Torque 6 ABN: 49 156 199 381

Editorial 8 Correspondence to: Torque 10 Post Office Box 4141 Committee Bits 13 Weston Creek ACT 2611

Satellite Selfie in Canberra 16 Monthly Meetings are held The T Type 17 on the second Thursday of Stuck Wire Wheels 19 each month, (except January), at St Peter's The Club Polishing Kit 21 Anglican Church Hall, cnr of Club Calendar 26 Parkinson St & Watling Pl, Weston at 7:45pm. Ladies Corner 29 Sporting Report 34 Banking Details MG ZS T Range in Australia 41 BSB: 633-000 Services Directory 44 Account: 144920741 Help Line 46 Account Name: MG Car Club Marquet 47 Canberra Inc Acknowledgments – the editorial team thanks all who contributed articles and photographs for this A ‘Lunchtime Natter’ is held at Weston Park, Yarralumla month’s magazine. (second picnic spot on the right) each Tuesday from 12.30pm.

The MG Car Club Canberra Inc. accepts no responsibility for the accuracy or reliability of articles, correspondence, opinions and advertisements contained herein.

Articles may be copied for publication by Car Clubs, but an acknowledgement and due accreditation is expected.

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A ZT 220S and a ZT 190 thundering along the Hume Motorway. Reminiscent of the 1977 Ford 1 - 2 at Bathurst July 2020 Tappet Chatter 3

MG CAR CLUB CANBERRA INC.

LIFE MEMBERS: Margaret Brown OAM, Malcolm Robertson, Ian Holden, Brian Oxley, Kent Brown & Brian Calder.

COMMITTEE 2020

President: Vice President Peter Dalton Kent Brown 0412 788 217 0412 558 029 [email protected] [email protected]

Secretary Treasurer Bryan Tuckey Brian Calder 0484 636 355 0434 307 742 [email protected] [email protected]

Committee Member Committee Member Mike Lawless Trevor Clement 0412 093 151 0411 102 759 (Social) (Membership) [email protected] [email protected]

Committee Member Public Officer Mark Horsfield Bryan Tuckey 0415 400 044 484 636 355 (Editor) [email protected] [email protected]

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MG CAR CLUB CANBERRA INC.

NON COMMITTEE 2020

CACTMC Delegates: Brian Calder 0434 307 742 [email protected]

Social Coordinator: Vacant [email protected]

Asst Social Coord: Graeme Corbett 0437 679 497 [email protected]

Motor Sport Coordinator: Kent Brown 0412 558 029 [email protected]

Club CRS Registrar:(Historic Plates:)

(Northside) Greg Whitfield 0498 107 658 [email protected]

(Southside) Robert Chilman 0412 024 228 [email protected]

Manager of Club Regalia: Bob Tazzyman 0418 410 482 [email protected]

Manager of Club Library: Ewan Ward 4911 112 291 [email protected]

CAMS Delegate: Kent Brown 0412 558 029 [email protected]

Natmeet Coord : Mick O’Brien [email protected]

Club Car Trailer: Laurie Gardiner 0418 488 931 [email protected]

Tappet Chatter Distribution: Laurie Gardiner 0418 488 931

Club Workshop & Equipment: Laurie Gardiner 0418 488 931 [email protected]

Webmaster: Mark Horsfield 0415 400 044 [email protected] July 2020 Tappet Chatter 5

President’s Torque

utting aside our individual desire for we MG folk to gather together in the P traditional manner that we desire it nevertheless must be gratifying that the ACT at the moment of writing is free of active Corona Virus cases. I’m sure we all acknowledge our responsibilities to maintain concern for the health of our family, our friends and for all other Canberrans. I warmly thank all those club members for renewing their annual memberships just as in past years. As such, if you are driving a CRS registered vehicle your MG is again legally registered. If not, don’t risk fines and/ or the consequences of a serious breach of your insurance coverage. Please prioritise. Club Regalia will shortly be able to offer you our distinctive MG Car Club Can- berra sash to enhance the windscreen of your car when presented on display at our events. Mark has presented options to the committee and the flash sash selected will surely not disappoint. Unfortunately our 2020 Weekend Away to the Griffith Citrus Festival scheduled for October must now be deferred until next year. The city organisers have re- duced the festival activities, eliminating many of the attractions and social events. In addition the Club Committee is obliged to accept and comply with the ACT Government advice on avoiding unnecessary interstate travel. The motor racing authorities decided to deny permission for our Wakefield Park MG Club laps of the track later this month. A photographic drone was ready to film our forty odd MGs circulating at a “moderate speed”. Concern was that our crowd would bring an excessive number of persons to enjoy the venue. Pity we are so popular. We will just have another go next year and meanwhile look at other photographic options. Nevertheless please be aware that it is possible for you to meet together with other MG friends of your choice for a friendly cup of coffee, cake and a chat, somewhere in a corona virus compliant manner. Some MG folk gather on Tues- days at Weston Park by the Miniature Railway Café for morning coffee. The nearby Natter there over lunch continues at midday as it has for decades. A

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I’m looking for further interesting home garage venues for shooting more of the MG Club video broadcasts. Trevor Clement kindly provided this months garage location and Mark and I soaked up the vintage atmosphere in his iconic man cave. We soon will be holding our Annual General Meeting, albeit in a different manner. Please consider nominating for a position on the Club Committee. An active Social Co Ordinator is particularly welcome and will be provided with strong support.

Keep safe everyone and please all keep in touch.

Happy motoring & Warmest regards

President Pete Now click the image to the left to watch my latest Emmy performance

OTHER ITEMS Regalia Club Coffee Mugs (Bendigo Pottery) $12.00 CLUB CLOTHING Club Grille Badges $22.00

Shirts - Cotton Long Sleeve $32.00 Club Lapel Badges $ 6.00 Shirts-Cotton Short Sleeve $30.00 Car Lapel Badges $10.00 Polo Shirts - Men's & Ladies $25.00 Club Windscreen Stickers $ 2.00 Polo Fleece full zip Jacket - Men's $35.00 MG Octagon Car Lapel Badges $10.00 Micro Fleece full zip Jacket- Ladies $35.00 MG Key Rings $ 7.00 Nylon full zip Spray Jackets-Unlined $30.00 Sew-on Embroidered MG Logo in cloth

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Editorial

hese testing times can make it difficult to maintain your positivity, T especially when the world and our States and Territories, and indeed, our country, seems to be continually trying to get to the surface to take a breath. I feel the need to keep abreast of what is going on, but, most of the stories on the news and in papers are negative and that is a hard pill to swallow while trying to maintain positive outlook. A couple of things that have been helping me keep an even keel are going to either the 10:00am coffee gathering at the Train Station in Weston park on a Tuesday morning for a warm beverage and Scones with Jam and Cream (scones courtesy of Mrs Tuckey), or the lunchtime natter (bring your own lunch) at the second picnic area on the right, again in Weston Park at 12.30pm. These are gatherings where you can just leave the rest of the world behind and be in the moment, talking, laughing and joking with others who also want to es- cape for a little while. Even if you can’t stay for long, if you have the opportunity drop in and have a quick cuppa and then continue on with your day. I must admit, it can be a little chilly at times in winter but a warm jacket, tweed flatcap and merino wool scarf keep the cold at bay. Best of all there is lots of open space at both venues where we can appropriately socially distance no matter how many turn up. I have found that when I usually leave I have something that I want to get home and do on the cars due to conversations had or topics bought up. A great mech- anism to obtain motivation and idea’s to keep occupied and maybe spruce up your pride and joy. And just in case you thought this year was bad... Yours in MG’ing Mark

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Torque

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Club Trailer Bookings closes the standard mirror with a strik- ing representation of the Union Jack), he procedure and protocol for I was presented with a problem. Not- booking the MG Car Club car T withstanding that the only thing of the trailer is: current Mini that could be considered 1. Bookings for the trailer must be as British is the name (its BMW built), made during business hours; the purchase presented a financial dilemma. 2. Bookings must be made at least 48 hours in advance; 3. The trailer must be picked up from the storage facility during business hours; 4. Only genuine emergencies will be considered outside these timeframes. This Months Interesting Snippet from Geoff - on Shopping On receiving a birthday request from my 2017 Cooper Mini S driving daughter for a pair of Union Jack external driving mirror covers, (these covers are a currently 'trendy' item which en- July 2020 Tappet Chatter 9

The cover (pair) is available in OZ for The auditor said, “Well, sir, you have AU$239 plus freight, in my view a ri- an extravagant car collection and no diculous amount for what is essentially full-time employment, which you ex- two decorated plastic covers. plain by saying that you win money gambling. I’m not sure the Australian Seeking a better price, I scanned the Tax Office finds that believable.” internet and quickly realised that nei- ther ebay or Amazon offered anything “I’m a great gambler, and I can prove competitive, so I decided to go to the it,” says Grandpa. “How about a source of everything (well nearly eve- demonstration?” rything) automotive - AliBaba. The auditor thinks for a moment and https://www.alibaba.com/ says, “OK. Go ahead.” Through AliBaba I found the Hon Grandpa says, “I’ll bet you a thousand Kong based Mini Club Store (which I dollars that I can bite my own eye.” suspect is the manufacturer) who pro- The auditor thinks a moment and vided the covers (pair) for AU$43.24 says, “It’s a bet.” inc freight, 14 day delivery. Note, AliBaba unlike eBay and Amazon, Grandpa removes his glass eye and does not charge GST. bites it. The auditor’s jaw drops. Research on the internet can be frus- Grandpa says, “Now, I’ll bet you two trating. However, barter between thousand dollars that I can bite my competing sources can be an interest- other eye.” ing and rewarding experience - if you The auditor can tell Grandpa isn’t have the patience. blind, so he takes the bet. An added bonus is that the Ali Baba Grandpa removes his dentures and price does not include the GST, which bites his good eye. The stunned audi- ebay and Amazon tag on regardless tor now realizes he has wagered and of its application to the order. lost three grand, with Grandpa’s attor- My Grandfather ney as a witness. He starts to get nervous. Grandpa owns 13 MG TD, 3 MG TC and 2 MGTFs. “Want to go double or nothing?” Grandpa asks. “I’ll bet you six thou- He was summoned to the Tax office sand dollars that I can stand on one for an audit to find out how he affords side of your desk, and pee into that to keep so many museum quality cars wastebasket on the other side, and on a social security income. The audi- never get a drop anywhere in be- tor was not surprised when Grandpa tween.” showed up with his attorney. 10 MG Car Club Canberra July 2020

The auditor, twice burned, is cautious cycling to encourage our customer to now, but he looks carefully and de- dispose of an oil in a safe and envi- cides there’s no way this old guy could ronmentally responsible manner. possibly manage that stunt, so he We accept used engine oil in sealed agrees again. containers (No bigger than 10L) at Grandpa stands beside the desk and selected sites and will be collected for unzips his pants, but although he recycling. strains mightily, he can’t make the stream reach the wastebasket on the other side, so he pretty much urinates all over the auditor’s desk. The auditor leaps with joy, realizing that he has just turned a major loss into a huge win. But Grandpa’s attorney moans and puts his head in his hands. “Are you OK?” the auditor asks. RECYCLING IN 3 EASY STEPS “Not really,” says the attorney. “This 1. Seal old engine oil, making sure morning, when my client told me he’d the cap is on tightly. been summoned for an audit, he bet me twenty-five thousand dollars that 2. Locate your nearest store below he could come in here and pee all and put it in the big yellow bin. over your desk and that you’d be hap- 3. Replace your old oil. py about it.” Don’t mess with old MG collectors!

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A quick quiz for Tappet Chatter people have now refunded my money readers and presumably are chasing the RAV4 owner instead. 1. What has a green 1966 MGB registered in ACT have in common I subsequently checked the TF rego with a grey 2019 VW Polo also and sure enough, that number has registered in ACT? also been issued twice. It also ap- pears the tollway people only have a 2. What has a red 1954 MGTF reg- photo of the number plate and cannot istered in ACT have in common identify the vehicle, but they may have with a white 2020 Toyota RAV4 been just obfuscating - I am told that also registered in ACT? speeding fine photos capture every- The answer is nothing much except thing (including facials of the driver), that they share the same number but I have no knowledge of such plate respectively. My CRS numbers things. for each car have been issued as per- Other members, especially CRS own- sonal plates to somebody/s unknown ers, might be unaware of such dupli- to me. cation. I recently received a $40 bill for using

Sydney tollways in July in the MGB. After many exchanges the tollway

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Committee Bits

With the current restrictions in • Trading Account Balance at 31 place regarding face-to-face July 2020: $10,436.87. There are gatherings please find here no debtors or creditors. The Club information normally provided at also maintains an Investment Ac- General Meetings. count currently held as a Term De- posit that will mature on 17 Octo- ber 2020 Meeting Minutes The Committee considers that the Members are reminded that copies of Club is in a sound financial position. meeting minutes can be requested from the Club Secretary at email End of Financial Year Result. The 2019-20 financial accounts have been [email protected] audited with no observations or com- ments by the auditor engaged by the Club. The End of Financial Year result is an operating loss of $805.62. The Treasurer’s Finance Report to Committee considers this to be a very Members satisfactory end of year result for 2019 -20. A detailed 2019-20 Finance Re- The Committee has considered and port and the Auditor’s Report will be approved a detailed Finance Report presented to all members prior to the prepared by the Treasurer for the AGM. month of July 2020. Electronic Payments. Members who A concise summary is: make electronic payments to the Club • Receipts for July 2020: $1,560.25 trading account are reminded to en- (Bank interest receipts, Member- sure that they include an identifying ship receipts, and Car trailer hire reference. The member’s name or receipts) membership number is ideal.

• Expenditure for July 2020: Club Membership. The Club member- $1,465.83 (Administration expens- ship year is 1 July to 30 June, so if es, Facility expenses (workshop you have not renewed your member- lease), Membership expenses, ship it is now (very!) overdue. Postage expenses, and Car trailer Annual membership fees, which have expenses (registration)) not have not changed since 2012 are:

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• Family Membership $70 Deposit Account should contact the Treasurer direct using the contact de- • Single Membership $60 tails advised in Tappet Chatter. • Associate Membership (non- marque motorsport only) $40 Zoom - Video Conferencing The preferred method of payment is EFT. The details are: Mentioned on the previous page, the club has an ongoing month-to-month • Bendigo Bank subscription to Zoom Video Confer- encing. • BSB 633-000 This subscription enables up to 100 • Account Number: 144920741 people to join a meeting or webinar for • Account Name: MG Car Club longer than 40 minutes; 24 hours, 7 Canberra days a week.

• Identifying reference: (Your Not only has the facility been used for name) membership Committee meetings, it has also been used for the initial planning meeting Alternatively you may make a direct for MG Pre-War and MG TYme 2021 deposit at any Branch of the Bendigo and Sunday Morning breakfast (see Bank, or if this is not possible, forward article further on in this magazine a cheque to MG Car Club Canberra, about “Not @ Poppy’s Breakfast) PO Box 4141, WESTON CREEK ACT 2611. If any member of the club would like to use this club asset for any MG type Members are reminded that if they gathering, whether it is virtual coffee have a car that has Concessionally or ladies having a virtual knitting cir- Registered through our Club, then cle, contact the webmaster at current financial membership of our Club is a condition of the concessional [email protected] or registration. Members who have not call Mark on 0415 400 044, who will renewed their membership are in assist in setup, notification and host- breach of the condition, and there may ing your virtual gathering. be implications for them in the event September is the AGM of an accident or incident involving the Have you thought about volunteering car. for a position on the committee or in a Members who request additional infor- non-committee role? mation on the July receipts or expens- Would you like to know how to nomi- es, or on the Club’s Investment/Term nate for a position?

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Club Weekend Away to Griffith Tassy Tour Noting the current turn for the worst At this stage the Tassy Tour is still on regarding the COVID-19 pandemic, the board. Organisers and vendors the resultant state reactions and in- are happy to maintain bookings and creasing quarantine requirements, the services in expectation. committee decided to postpone this The final determination on a “Go - No tour for one year until 2021. Go” will be made around mid Novem- The rationale behind this decision was ber 2020, this will allow deposits to be firstly, advice from the organisers of fully refunded should the tour be can- the citrus festival in Griffith that the celled. event this year will be significantly re- duced in regard to the activities and happenings. Tuesday Happenings The committee considered it to be The Tuesday 10:00am coffee morning unfair on vendors and accommodation at the train station at Weston Park and providers to maintain bookings until the 13.60pm lunchtime natter at the the last minute and then (probably) second picnic spot on the right at cancel, especially in the declining eco- Weston Park have been re-instated. nomic climate, and allowing those pro- Being in the open air and able to com- viders ample opportunity to seek other ply with COVID-19 Social Distancing customers was considered the most requirements, these are a great way appropriate option. to get back into safely socialising again.

Presentation Dinner The Annual Presentation Diner will be rescheduled for a date to be deter- mined.

Club Tour T-shirt for this year

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Satellite Selfie

The Details If you intend participating please contact Mark Horsfield via email If you are a new club member or one ([email protected]) or 0415 that has been in the club for a 400 044 so that a set-up plan can be while,bring your car along, MG, developed. If you decide on the day Healey, Sunbeam Tiger, all are you want to come along, that is ok too, welcome. We can always embellish the image… Dates: 17, 19, 21 August 2020. There is never enough!!! Place: Carpark Jenke Street Kambah Keep an eye on the club website on (across the road from Hungry Jacks the 17th, 19th and 21st for a “GO / and near Storage King Kambah). NO-GO”, and details of the event. Time: Please be onsite no later than 0915am on the first “GO” day with your MG to set-up prior to a 10am satellite time on target. 1105am will be up-stumps. Notes Bring a chair and maybe a blanket Come earlier if you want to have breakfast. Food and coffee available for the entire event. Be relaxed and have fun. Wait for the film to go to the chemist and be developed.

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A Nostalgia Piece from The T TYPE

The following article is from a magazine called ‘The T- Type’ the official journal of the T-Series Association ofAustralia. The T-Type magazine was around during the 70’s and 80’s and was considered the “go to” place in Australia for T Type technical information. This article was featured in the Winter of 1976 edition and is reprinted here as the topic and content is probably as relevant today as when it was written. The bundle of magazines this article comes from was recently given to us by Bob Larkin of the South Coast as I have found them astonishingly easy to rebuild! TC Shocks If I recall, a member wrote an article in the past about this rebuild (which I By Dick Embick (Member 145) cannot locate). The first mistake 5812 made is trying to remove the end caps 22310. and the second is trying to separate The main problem with TC Shocks is the outer arm from the internal shaft. they have a tendency to leak! This is unnecessari unless the arm is I wonder how many have been thrown broken or the shock is completely rust away and replaced by tubular type for frozen. Undoubtedly, the arm is this reason? stomped on the shaft by an elephant Well, save your wooden nickles, in British New Guinea. confederate money and TC shocks, July 2020 Tappet Chatter 19

The big secret is - the 'freeze type 1-1/8". If you wish you can insert the plug' on the backside of the shock. am and shaft back in 'the shock' using You can either take this out the hard your brass knock-off hammer and a way with a chisel, or drill and tap a block of wood for under. hole in it and use a suitable extractor The amount of time it took to write this composed of a one inch piece of pipe, article is about all you need for the a couple of washers and about a 9/16 job. bolt and nut. Also there is a ‘moral’ - fill the shocks The hard part is now over only with hydraulic fluid, as oil will Your local machine shop will press out eventually ruin the new seal. the internal shaft, arm all from the backside of·the shock! Be sure at this I am sure most TC owners have time to observe the position of the stared at the unidentifiable picture of a shock arm for replacement;·however, cutaway girling in their owner’s manu- they are interchangeable; except front als. and rear - rear arms have a bend in them. Next, you finger out the 'gooey' old oil seal that sur- rounded the shaft (which is the only internal piece of rubber in the shock). For the rebuild you need only the following parts: Oil Seal, CR8637,.freeze type plug 1- 1/8" and round paper gasket

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Stuck Wire Wheels Moss Motors Tech

Because servicing them is a dirty job, er’s manual that the wire wheels are perhaps the most ne- splined of wire wheels should be glected components on a British car. greased periodically to prevent bind- Many times I’ve bought or worked on ing at the worst possible time: while a car and found it nearly impossible to away from home, and possibly in foul remove one of the wheels! This is like- weather. ly due to very hard, dried-up grease Removal of the first three wheels took which essentially freezes the wheel a matter of minutes. A wire brush ap- on. plied to the splines, careful wiping, Before resorting to drastic measures and application of a thin coat of (see below), try using a can of carbu- grease proved a simple, almost pleas- retor cleaner to dissolve dried up ant job. I was idly imagining having a grease. Jack the car up, remove the flat in traffic and replacing it with the knock-offs and spray well up into the spare in next to no time. Then I tried cavity between the wheel hub and the to remove the fourth wheel. What I splined extension, The carb cleaner thought was a ‘a little snug’ turned out will dissolve hardened grease in short to be frozen tight. Pry bars, then order. wrecking bars proved no match. Pen- etrating oil applied through tubes to Be sure to place a pan or tray under reach behind made no difference. the wheel to catch the dissolved Hammering with increasing intensity grease and carb cleaner. Let the carb produced only a ringing in the ears. cleaner soak in for a few minutes and repeat the process while wiggling the The most amazing aspect of the wheel around to help break up hard- whole experience was the lack of ened grease. Unless the splines have good advice available. I called numer- become jammed together on the ex- ous mechanics and wheel/tire special- tension, this will allow you to remove ists, only to hear that they had no special tools or equipment to solve this the wheel easily. problem. A kind of one-upmanship What to do when it’s not so easy emerged in the story telling of normally helpful mechanics. I heard about I gave little thought to wire wheels be- the guy who replaced the whole rear fore buying my car; they were a new end, the guy who changed the tire feature to me. Then I read in the own- right on the car, and the guy who put

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the car in a broadslide and still could- tight as before. I gave it a turn or two n’t get the wheel off. Lucky for him it and began heating again. A minute or stayed on! two later, ‘Pop’, another sixteenth of an inch! That was the way it went all Finally I told my tale of woe to an in- the way off. dustrial mechanic. He was more at ease with heavy machinery than light To save all this trouble, the owner’s sports cars, but his answer came with- manual warning to remove the wheels out hesitation. Handing me a large and grease the splines regularly gear puller, he said, ‘ Heat the wheel’. should not be taken lightly. I told him it would ruin the paint and Ed. note: Your gear puller will have to he assured me that was the least of have relatively fine jaws to fit behind my problems! ‘You can always get it the wheel hub. A harness can be made painted, but if you deform it, you’ve by securing a chain around the hub and ruined it’, he told me. ‘ It’ll come off attaching the gear puller to the chain. hard all the way’, he predicted ‘but let Note: Geoff P. adds: the heat do the work for you. The axle will act as a heat sink, keeping the The application of Locktite LB 8040 spline cool as the wheel expands’. (Freeze & Release) to the inner face of the hub spline and a heat gun to the I first confirmed that the penetrating oil wheel hub outer spline may do the trick I had used was not flammable. Then I without resorting to a puller or a re- carefully positioned the three arms of paint. Once apart, clean both spline the gear puller between the spokes. It and hub surfaces with a de grease and might be necessary to disassemble wire brush. The light application of an anti-seize or moly based grease to the the gear puller to avoid bending the hub spline will give lasting protection spokes; this is a simple matter. Con- against a re-occurrence siderable pressure can then be applied very evenly, without distorting the rim, but probably still not enough to loosen the wheel. The torch is the charm. Concentrate heat between the outer spokes, while turning the wheel slowly. I did this for what seemed like far too long a time and was about to give up when a sound very much like a twenty-two caliber rifle scared me to death. I jumped, yelled, and nearly dropped the torch. Even then there was no ob- It is recommended to clean and grease vious evidence anything had come the splines twice a year. If you put on free. The only noticeable change was as many miles as Grace, do it more that the gear puller was not quite as often.

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How to use the MG Car Club Canberra Polishing Kit

What better way to spend this There is no need to allow the car to COVID time than getting your pride dry during the first and second pro- and joy spiffy’d up! cess. Second, (if a foam Preparation – getting back to a gun or form blank canvas canon is To prepare your vehicle to achieve available. If best results it is advisable to follow a not availa- few simple steps. ble then go First hose down your vehicle with a to step three) - following the appli- pressure washer if available, other- ance and foaming media instructions, wise a household hose, taking time to achieve best results. The aim of and care to hose in panel gaps wheel this process is similar to the first pro- wells, periphery of the under side, cess, except the foam lifts more en- trenched particles off the paintwork grille etc. This is to remove loose dirt, dust, stones and other easily removed and captures it and so preventing it contaminants. The aim of this process from scratching the paint work while is to remove loose particles without running off the vehicle. touching the paint work, as the more Third, fill a bucket with warm water you touch the paint work the more and dishwashing liquid, yes – dish- chance there is of damaging / scratch- washing liquid. NOTE: this is the ing it.

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only time you should use dishwash- The vehicle is now prepared to ing liquid to wash your car). begin the paint repair process Wash you car normally, preferably with a microfibre cloth, but if none are Paint Correction and Repair available what ever you normally use will be sufficient What you are trying to achieve through this process is to remove the medium, The reason to use dishwashing liquid light and micro scratches, water marks is to remove all previous coatings of and blemishes in your vehicles paint polishes and waxes. work. Wash and rinse the car twice.

Fourth, for better results it is recom- In essence going from mended to “clay bar” the vehicle to remove embedded particles from the This paint and prevent these particles getting caught in the polishing pads and creating further scratches. Again, using either a warm water / dishwasher mix or a purpose developed “detailing lubricant” clay bar all the painted surfaces of the vehicle doing a small 1 meter x 1 meter section at a time, rins- ing as you go. Once you do the first To This section, run your hand over the area just completed and an area not done and you will immediately feel the dif- Step 1 - Baselining ference. Once you have finished the entire vehicle rinse off and dry with a Before you start make sure your car is microfibre cloth. If you are unsure out of direct sunlight and the panels to how to use a clay bar properly, there be attended to are cool and dry. To are a number of excellent instructional obtain a baseline before you begin, videos on Youtube to guide you. hold a bright torch or light close to the paint and observe what the panel looks like prior to any activity. You will likely see something similar to the im- ages to the right

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the bottle on the left of the bottle) (or Acid rain / watermarks your favourite equivalents) Without applying power to the polisher wipe the pad across the area you want to attend to so that some polish is removed from the pad on to the panel, remembering not to do more than 1 meter x 1 meter at a time.

Note: the black ro- tating speed control Micro scratches (or love marks) can be found at the Step 2 - Cutting back of the handle As yet the polisher is not Now it is time to plug the machine in plugged in to power. and begin the process. With the ma- Taking the Maroon pad, chine on a speed of 1.5 slowly work in and fix it to the power overlapping horizontal lines and then polisher in the kit, making sure the overlapping vertical lines and continue plate on the polisher is as central on this pattern. The amount of pressure the pad as possible. Make sure the required is not very heavy, enough to speed dial is set at about 1.5 (or one reduce the thickness of the pad by and a half for the imperially minded). 25% is more than enough. As the speed of the polisher increases the Next “prime the pad”. This amount of pressure required reduces. means to apply some polish So if the polisher is on max speed the over the pad and then weight of the machine is enough. Af- spreading it out. At this ter the first pass (a pass being both point you will be using the vertical and horizontal) or two increase Maroon “cutting pad” and the polisher speed to 2.5. and then the Meguiars 105 com- increase speed with each subsequent pound (red line to the top of pass. The reason for this is that the

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abrasive particles in the compound reduce and the increase in speed provides a more lustrous finish. It is important to keep the pad as flat on the surface being polished as possible as this results in a more even finish on the painted surface and reduces wear on the pad as well as reducing the potential for creating unwanted blemishes due to the backing of the pad touching the paint work. That said there may be occasions where using the pad on an angle in a tight space or uneven surface may be required. Ex- sure you prime the pad, begin on a treme car should be taken when doing low speed and slowly increase. Run- this being careful not to make contact ning the pad across the panel first re- with the surface and the pad backing. moving polish off the pad reduces the It is much more preferable and recom- amount of spray experienced. Com- mended to use a smaller pad that will plete this process over the whole car fit better in the space or the panels that need attention. A slightly smaller pad may be used on Results can be achieved quicker with the club machine but again, extreme more harsh materials and more pow- care is required. erful machines however the potential for damage, both repairable and non- Once you feel comfortable you have repairable is increase substantially. expended the polish on the pad, wipe the panel with a microfibre cloth to remove any residue. Using the bright light or torch you used to observe your baseline, conduct the same process to determine your progress. You should see a difference in the area you have just completed as compared to adjacent areas. The results may not be as dramatic as the image to the right as there may still be slight scratches in Keep the pad flat on the surface. the area you have just done. Simply repeat the process on that area until you are happy with the result, making

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Although you are using the same compound, the pad is a lot different and will create a smoother shinier finish.Confirm the speed is at 1.5 and switch on. Using the same tech- nique as in step one work in overlapping horizontal It is preferable to use smaller pads and lines and then overlapping extensions rather than using the edge vertical lines and continue this pattern. of a larger pad The amount of pressure required is not very heavy, enough to reduce the thickness of the pad by 25% is more than enough. As the speed of the polisher increases the amount of pressure required reduces. So if the polisher is on max speed the weight of the machine is enough. After the first pass (a pass being both vertical and horizontal) or two increase the polisher speed to 2.5. and then increase speed with each subsequent pass. There are many sizes of pads available A slightly smaller pad may be used on the club machine but again, extreme Step 3 - Polishing care is required. Remove the Maroon pad from the polisher and Step 4 - Buffing replace it with the yellow Pad, ensur- ing it is centrally situated. Using the Black “Buffing Pad” and Next “prime the pad” with Meguiars the 205 compound (red ar- 105 compound as you did in step one row on the left of the bottle and only a short way up)(or your smear it favourite equivalents), con- across the duct the same operation as area you in step 2. This part of the wish to process removes the work. scratches made by the firm- July 2020 Tappet Chatter 27

er pad and heavier compound used in the previous step. Intermittently use a strong light or torch reflected in the paint to ascertain the quality of finish. Continue until you complete the process over the whole car or the panels that need attention to the standard you require.

Step 5 - Cleaning Clean the pads in warm soapy water. Wipe down the polisher with a slightly damp rag.

Step 6 - Sealing Waxing Apply the Meguiars NXT sealer / glaze over the top in accordance with the instructions and then follow up with a good quality cannuba wax. Two to three coats of wax should be sufficient, but of course it is your choice.

Click image below to watch video on Meguiars NXT

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Video’s Click image to start video

Replacing the Timing Belt and head gasket on an MGF

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Video’s Click image to start video

Production Line build of the MG Hector in India. Another one which has not bee, announced as coming to Australia….Yet!

How to apply Mothers CMX Ceramic Spray Coating

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Club Calendar 2020

Sunday’s Cancelled UFN Breakfast @ Poppies Cafe at the Australian War Memorial. Simply turn up for 830am in your MG. Underground parking!!

Tuesday’s Cancelled UFN A morning tea at the National Arboretum, simply turn up at 10:00am in your MG. Followed by a Lunchtime Natter at Weston Park (2nd right turn), simply turn up for 12:00 pm in your MG

Upcoming Events Cancelled until further notice due to the COVID-19

Notes: Club Events Organised: An event that is organised by the club and consequently having a “club organiser, meeting points, schedule of events”

Approved: An event listed in the calendar or Tappet Chatter for the purpose of allowing members to use their concessionally registered vehicle where there is no club organiser .

Tappet Chatter: There may also be events not listed on calendar but appear in the club magazine, Tappet Chatter. These events may be identified in an article, such as the Sporting Report or upcoming event related article, or by way of an advertisement or flyer printed on a page. These events, if not listed in the calendar, are to be taken as Approved events. If however a member wishes to take on organisation of an approved event, they should contact the Social Team to begin the process.

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FORECAST 2020 This list is advisory and by no means exhaustive. It is also subject to change. Details are available in the Club Calendar. Click here What you are missing October Thursday 1 MWM out on Sunday 18 monthly run Last week Spring extended weekend away (dates TBA) August Thursday 6 MWM November Sunday 16 monthly run Thursday 5 MWM Sunday 30 Wakefield Park run Sunday 15 motorkhana Sunday 29 monthly run September Garage run(TBA) Thursday 3 MWM Saturday 5 ladies run December Sunday 6 motorkhana Thursday 3 club Christmas function Friday 11 to Sunday 13 Wagga (TBA) Gathering of the Faithful Saturday 5 ladies run Sunday 20 monthly run Sunday 6 Terribly British Day display

See calendar for detail.” (Click here)

32 MG Car Club Canberra July 2020 Other Club & Online Magazines Click cover to open magazine

July 2020 Tappet Chatter 33 Club Magazines from Around the World Click cover to open magazine

https://mgcccanberra.org.au/? attachment_id=7091

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Humour & Interesting

Building a Tesla

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MGB Engine rebuild

The New MG HS - A walkaround

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Ladies Corner

Or Ladies in MG’s by Deb Bailey

ello to you all, hope you are all keep busy with a number of projects H staying happy and healthy, what apart from the usual boring housework a month it sure makes yo-yo dieting and long overdue decluttering. I have look like a walk in the park. been on lots of long walks that Keren mentioned in the last newsletter, as It is very sad to see what is happening well as daily walks with our Boxer in Victoria and shows us how we real- Bobby. ly need to be very careful and take nothing for granted. The dog training that I am involved in at the Queanbeyan club has unfortu- Some members have been able to nately been cancelled for the past 4 come together for a Sunday breakfast. months, but we are now getting back Trying different venues from Armadil- into our usual Sunday sessions. los at Gold Creek, KT bees in Quean- beyan and The Little Bird at Barton. I Like the men in our lives that collect don’t know if many of you have been car parts, we ladies around Barton on a Sunday but it was who are crafters, well you know how a real hive of activity. Bryan and San- much material can be accumulated dra Tuckey have been scouting ven- over many years. I bet I have the big- ues to have breakfast with delicious gest collection of fabrics and patterns menus, great coffee and they have for dressmaking and patchwork. I de- done a wonderful job. cided it was time to have a good sort The lovely Naomi has finally been out and finally got able to get her carpal tunnel surgery around to making done. I think she was making sure that myself a new ward- if we get to Tasmania next year that robe. she will be the one driving Juliet! I also found a num- Kathy Griffiths has been a very busy ber of Works in Pro- lady and shares with us what she has gress (WIPs) that been doing. needed completing, so set about finish- Hello everyone, ing them first. During isolation I have been able to 38 MG Car Club Canberra July 2020

These included a jumper for me and a few children’s jackets and jumpers, that are now too small for the intended

like we will have a bit more time to work on our projects now that we can’t holiday for a while. recipients, so they have now gone to charity. Thanks Kathy and yes as Kathy men- I have attached some photos of some tioned Ladies let’s hear what you have of my creations. At first I concentrated been up to. [email protected] on basics such as trousers and tops ( you can never have too many) but So until next month stay safe realised that with isolation I had plenty Deb of time to work on major projects so set about making a couple of tailored jackets. BTW - the 3/4 sleeves in the jacket (above photo) are a feature not a fault ( as Terry suggested). I have also taken up making my own masks Thank you for reading my story, I would be interested to hear what the rest of you have been doing. It looks

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You can download this from Moss Motors. Simply click on the image

And for the MGA owners with time on their hands check out the next page!!!

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WE ARE DOING IT AGAIN FOR THE KIDS!! AND WE KNOW YOU WANT TO TAKE YOUR GREAT CARS FOR A BIT OF A SPIN AFTER LOCK DOWN he 5th annual Superheroes ACT cars, unique and company vehicles T Classic Cruise supporting Camp are encouraged to enter. Quality will be held on the 13th Sep- The money raised goes to Camp tember 2019. This year has been a Quality to support kids and their fami- difficult one due to Covid 19 and we lies who are impacted by cancer, this hope you are staying well. We are year has been very difficult for many confident that the event will go ahead of these families. So get your friends as scheduled we are just finalising a and family to support you in this great few details to ensure that we adhere cause and lets raise much needed to Covid safe procedures. funds for these kids and their families. To register click on the link below or the link on the Classic Cruise Flyer and follow the prompts or fill in the manual form and email to me: https://fundraise.campquality.org.au/ event/2020-classic-cruise/home Register today and start your fundrais- ing!!! If you would like to sponsor the event The start and end point will be re- or any part of the day let me know by vealed shortly but be assured it will be return email. awesome! Looking forward to seeing you on the To enter you need to raise a minimum day! Remember of $50 per car or $25 for motorcycles the more you raise the more chance you have of being the lead car or bike ‘Laughter is the Best Medicine’ for 2020!! Top 10 fundraisers will be recognized on the day. Cars & buses over 20 years old, car clubs, any age motorcycles, exotic

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Heart of the Hunter Register Run Saturday 22nd of August Australian Historic Rally Group Simple Route Chart Navigation Mileages listed in Klm’s & Miles A “Must Do” event for ALL car enthusiasts. ALL Tar Sealed Roads Come and enjoy some of the best roads the Hunter Valley has to offer. Start: Southern end Freemans Water Hole Shell Service Station. From 8am till 9,30am Finish: Potters Brewery, Wine Country drive Nulkaba. ENTRY FEE: FREE A Register Run to clean out the cobwebs from car, driver & navigator. No Route checks or controls or questions. IMPORTANT : Due to Covid 19 restrictions, cars will start event when they arrive at start location. No scrutineering, No socialising. Please bring your lunch, shop located at Patterson if interested. Finish at Potters Brewery, normal Covid hotel restrictions will apply. Further information; Geoff Thomas BH 49 570999. ALL C.A.M.S affiliated clubs invited Unregistered vehicle permits WILL BE accepted. Historic Registered vehicles encouraged to compete. VERY IMPORTANT: Please contact club via e-mail address with notification to drive in Register Run. Drivers license only requirement. NO entries from Sydney Covid Hot Spots please. [email protected]

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SPORTING REPORT August 2020 by Kent Brown

second wave of Covid-19 in Vic- The VHRR said that whilst it was likely A toria is causing unprecedented that the event would be conducted at a problems for the citizens in that state financial loss their primary considera- and its impacts are widely felt not tion was the health and safety of Com- more so than in the sporting communi- petitors & Crew and Officials. As the ty where no events are currently being situation in Victoria has continued to held. Indeed the Victorian Historic worsen it cast doubt on the VHRR’s Racing Register (VHRR) has just an- ability to conduct the event. nounced the cancellation of Historic Accordingly “the VHRR Committee Sandown the annual race meeting wishes to advise that we have come to which was to be held on the Sandown the reluctant unanimous decision to circuit from 6-8 November this year. cancel Historic Sandown 2020.” There are other events which also cater for 5th Category historic racing cars such as the Victorian State Series event at Phillip Island scheduled for 25 -27 September 2020 but one must say this is looking extremely doubtful. Currently the meeting status is TBC. And speaking of “doubtful” there is also some speculation that the Phillip MG Racing at Historic Sandown 2019 Island Classic for March 2021 may be The Event Secretary and Clerk of “pulled”. I know some potential com- Course for Historic Sandown were petitors are looking very closely at developing Supplementary Regula- what accommodation bookings have tions consistent with Government re- been made at Cowes and surrounds. quirements which would have led to When racing your historic MGB this is restrictions on the number of persons not the way to reach maximum speed onsite, including NO spectators, a like- down the straight. ly limit on pit crew of 1 or 2, NO trade stands, NO displays and NO food or beverage sales. July 2020 Tappet Chatter 45

t is a testament to the strength of an MGB that despite this horrific rollover (s) the damage in the last photo ap- pears to be relatively superficial. De- spite my best efforts the only information I can find out about the incident was that it happened at the Silver- stone Circuit in the UK.

MG Metro 6R4 Now if you are looking for something just a little bit special in which to compete, specifically in rallies, an MG Met- ro 6R4 might just do the trick. Giving Harry and Lewis Bates in their Toyota Yaris’ stiff competition maybe a rally to far because importing a 6R4 from the This is how it should be at Silverstone UK would not be without some difficul- (picture from 2019) ty. And I imagine registering the vehi- My thanks to Mick O’Brien, our Goul- cle in ACT wouldn’t be an easy task burn based member, for sending me either. the accident photos. Introduced 1985, and with 205 built in total, the MG Metro 6R4 (6 cylinder R rear engine 4 wheel drive) was a pure out and out competition car that 46 MG Car Club Canberra July 2020

retained a couple of panels from the rally specifications and this group in- original Metro body, but sufficient to cluded such well-known competitors clearly identify it as a Metro. It was from other manufacturers such as the built with the active assistance of Wil- Audi Quattro Sport, Peugeot 205 T16, liams GP Engineering who, at the time Lancia Delta S4 and Ford RS200. the project was started (1981), were at the pinnacle of F1 success. Interest- ingly Austin Rover was a sponsor of Williams at this time.

MG Metro 6R4 cutaway Notably the big difference with the Metro compared to all others in this group was the fact that it was the only one using a larger capacity naturally aspirated engine, where all the others were using smaller capacity forced induction engines. The international specification cars would achieve a 0 to 60mph time of around 3.0 to 3.2 seconds. The gear- ing was obviously low to maximise the acceleration so that top speed would equate to maximum rpm and usually MG Metro 6R4 stock holdings set at between 110 and 120 mph at around 9000rpm. The 6R4 was built just for the purpose of achieving international rally success for Austin Rover and based upon a space frame chassis. Suspension was then attached direct to this chassis with suitable space being present for the rear mounted engine and four MG Metro 6R4 transmission and wheel drive system. The car was built suspension arrangements to the famous Group B international July 2020 Tappet Chatter 47

Clearly the engine able to deliver this performance was something special. It was a special one-off designed 2997cc V6, which was originally loose- ly based on the Rover V8. Indeed the first development engines used to power prototype cars in 1984 was a Rover V8 with two cylinders lopped off. The finished engine was designat- ed V64V standing for V6 for the con- figuration and 4V denoting four valves The ARTiX MG Metro 6R4 in action per cylinder producing around 410bhp with a rev limit of 9000rpm. Highlights:

• Wyedean Forest Rally 1st place • Hadrian Centurion Rally 1st place • Full bare-metal restoration over the past four years • Goodman 2.8-litre, short-stroke Engine Bay engine Now the car in question that you may • Works Xtrac gearbox with split want to bid on will be offered at the bell housing next Silverstone Auctions as LOT NO. • MSA Engine Certification. MSA 360 - 1986 MG Metro 6R4. Logbook Specifically this MG Metro 6R4 was purchased directly from Austin Rover Motorsport Abingdon by the directors Other information suggests that Jim of ARTiX Ltd. and driven by John Carty took ownership between 1988 Brown. It was the very first “Works and 1995 and used the car on many Specification” 'Group B' Metro to be rallies in Scotland prior to going to Ire- sold to a Privateer Team in the UK. land in 1996 where it was pedalled by Damon Cole, a famous Irish Tarmac ace, who used the car successfully for 3 years. After a brief ownership by Steve Furzland who won the 1999

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Avon Park Rally with the car, it was sold on to the Gallagher brothers who used the car on Tarmac events in the British National Championship with great success. The car then went to Germany and was purchased by Ger- hard Pegham who used it for test days. It was serviced and maintained by Schmit Motorsport and was re- turned to the UK by the current owner.

MG Metro 6R4 “control room” Now how much folding would you need to purchase this piece of automotive history and get behind the steering wheel? Well, the estimate is in the bracket £210,000 - £250,000. You can start breathing again now!

Historic Racing Reminder: the first historic race meeting still looks like being the HSRCA Spring Festival on 29/30 August at Wakefield Park. HSRCA “Return to Racing” poster

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gether a display on the Sunday and will also send out an “all ship, all then enjoy some laps of the track as shore” email to make sure members we did last year. The area for our dis- are aware of arrangements. play is as per 2019, that is on the Just in case you a looking for a sound grass adjacent to the dummy or form- MG Magnette shell to convert into a up grid and surrounding the Admin- Group Na racing car my son in Ade- istration Office building; a very nice, laide found just what to you may need comfortable, clean and prominent in a wrecking yard when he was placement. Given there hasn’t been searching for some other bits and any (historic) racing for the last 3 pieces. Being a purveyor of “U Pull It” months and we still have July and yards I have asked him to look out for most of August to go, I think on bal- any MG “stuff” just in case an oppor- ance of probability that there will be tunity beckons! bumper fields for the event. STOP PRESS!! I have just received formal advice from the HSRCA that as a club we cannot attend the historic race meeting at Wakefield Park (WP) on Sunday, 30 August 2020 and put on a display of our cars followed by some “parade” laps. What a pity, but understandable in the circumstances. The HSRCA apologise for not being A drone view of the Wakefield Park able to host us as planned but re- circuit strictions have been put on the total Please be aware that Covid-19 re- number of people who can be at WP strictions could still disrupt this event/ at the one time. By the time you take activity. The HSRCA have said in an out officials and then each currently email to competitors “the situation re- registered competitor to have only one mains in flux, with every day present- pit crew member (many bring an en- ing a new challenge. We have set a tourage usually!) the total of 400 per- date of the 4th of August to give the mitted is exceeded. The will be no meeting the final go ahead”. I will ask spectators, trade stands or similar per- our Webmaster, Mark, to put the latest mitted. I even have my doubts about information up on our website as it whether the meeting will go ahead comes to hand so please keep an eye given the Victorian experience and a on developments. Secretary Bryan worsening situation is NSW.

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I have asked the HSRCA to book us in driver’s briefing, self-scrutiny and certi- again for the same event in 2021. fication of competition vehicles, sani- One can only try and be positive in tising equipment and facilities, a Coro- these circumstances. na virus “Checker” to be appointed by the MGCCC (an audit responsibility) and so the list goes on. Officials? To meet the MA regulations we will need about a dozen to best cater for the two pattern layouts we run concurrently and to look after all the jobs that need doing so if you can assist us on the day it would be greatly appreciated. Please let either Chris Hillman or myself know of your availa- bility. Whether we can reward you with a nice “thank you” being those delec- table delights provided so courteously by the 2nd Ngunnawal Girl Guides under the watchful eye of Virginia, who also doubles as our qualified First Aid

provider, is still up in the air and de- September looks like a pretty quiet pends upon what Girl Guide HQ will month for MG/Midgets/Sprites on track permit. but we do have a motorkhana sched- As always stay safe and well. uled for Sunday, 6 September coincid- ing, I believe, with Father’s Day. Motorsport Australia (MA) approved our documentation for the cancelled motorkhana which was to be held on May 31 and the Entry Form and Sup- plementary Regulations will be trans- ferred at no cost to the September event. Mind you there will still be a number of Covid-19 requirements set down by MA to be achieved including a Risk Management Plan, electronic based July 2020 Tappet Chatter 51

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Another Story with Jeff Venn

By Ian Cowen

I had heard a whisper that my long Great days of term buddy , Geoff Venn. had been the re-birth of asked if he would accept the Canber- the Canberra ra MG Club`s Hon. Membership. Club—Brian Kelly, Mal- I thought this was, indeed, very nice of colm R., Bri- the Club. an O, Geoff We have been friends and in regular V. Ian Holden, among others----. contact over the years— News of his And the Mid-day Tuesday luncheons Honour brings memories flooding at the Kelly`s Kitchen at Duntroon— A back. must to attend---where the M G gos- My family arrived in Canberra from sip flowed! N.S.W. just a year before Geoff, in When Brian retired from the Army— 1967— I having moved on from the Mid-Day Tuesday meetings continued Motor Trade, and purchased a busi- near the Carillon. Weather permitting! ness at Garran. The remnants of my first T C came via We ater moved north in-- 1988—the Brian Kelly. It was intended to be a year Brian Darke ran the Easter Na- “Father Son Project “ with his son, tional Meeting at Canberra. Brian Jock. then followed us “North’, after his Na- tional Meeting . Geoff`s and my story together includes recovery of a Triumph TR3a, I have chatted to Geoff about these from a back yard in Ainslie. We spot- notes—He could well add to them — ted the lonely rusted wreck under a should you wish speak to him. bush on a very cold Saturday after- We were close friends with Geoff as a noon, while driving by. single man, he shared many meals Just had to knock on the door!. The with our family! We used to muse lady of the household wanted it sold— over his visits/arrival timing!! he was not co-operative. However, a There is a pix of a sign I attached to haggle and the TR was mine—Geoff his trailer—as he departed Canberra brought his trailer—I paid over a few for his marriage with Beryl. She won- dollars— dered why so many cars" tooted!” as We hooked it UP—dragged it away they past by! from the bush with Jeoff`s Land Rov- July 2020 Tappet Chatter 53

er— & —promptly pulled the fence family car wanted to race me. Stupid down too!! Strangely the guy became stuff—We made Garran quickly & more agitated!! without incident. The Police had not been attracted by the noise or invisi- The Truimph was an easy/quick re- ble number plates. build task—lots of panel welding which was a break from forming This all happened some 40 + years wooden frames for T C Bodys. ago. Motoring has since changed! Then Geoff`s advice that an M G B And Ian Holden`s and my bold plans Roadster was" For Sale “Cheap” “on a to drive our T C `s to the National M G farm - out on the other side of Meeting at Surfers Paradise at Easter- Young..N.S.W." I had relatives gar- - in 1980. Part of this storey has been age proprietors at Young. recorded before— But-Some 4 weeks before our intended departure to Surf- We just had to go look at the M G . ers-- Ian`s T C broke its crank shaft [a Plans were agreed to—timing to ar- common event ] while returning home rive, etc. The Farm House was found together, from a Sunday Picnic at Cot- open and empty. A cloud of dust in ter. the distance indicated some life. I towed him home, with my TC ! Eventually the farmer got off his trac- tor and we asked—“Where is the Our wives were passengers!! car?” Eric Nelson performed his engineering Silly question—Of course it was for magic yet again—the engine was re- sale—but it was stored behind bales established—Its first oil change was of fodder—fuel drums— made at my Mother-in-Laws` home at farmer`s rubbish. The car was Belmont, during the drive to the Gold filthy. Home for a family of rats. Well Coast ! prepared for a sale! Some Pix from those times--- We managed to make it run—but it would not stop—no brakes—sorted this out—When inflated, its tyres had huge splits in their walls— Stupidly, I bought it and drove it back to Young. Its exhaust was rusted off— What a Racket-- We looked at its underside while hoisted—Canberra is not too far away—Off we went. Geoff being Geoff— & driving our 54 MG Car Club Canberra July 2020

Geoff`s black Super Charged T C was wonderfull Wedding transport. My stored for a long time, on our drive wife Gay is standing -by in Maroon. way, in Garran. He has enjoyed so many exciting Geoff`s Super Charged TC is pictured cars. His experiences with the Law were

here with my blue T C also Super Charged. His car out-ran my car— any time. He was a very forceful helmsman.

Geoff`s first W.O. Bentley was Cream just as exciting. At one point-on the and Black. This was our Daughter`s new Sydney road near Goulburn-- he

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had custody of a traffic policeman`s motor cycle as security—in exchange for Jeff`s Aston ! . Geoff`s second W.O. shown with Eric Nelsen [engineering legend] Ian Hold- en and self. These were great days—A bit wild--- but harmless!! Regalia

You may wish to look at the latest CLUB CLOTHING Gold Coast`s Magazine “The Time Machine” There is a space filling item Shirts - Cotton Long Sleeve $32.00 there [assisting the Editor to fill the Shirts-Cotton Short Sleeve $30.00 pages during the virus time] Its head- Polo Shirts - Men's & Ladies $25.00 ed -up Polo Fleece full zip Jacket - Men's $35.00 Micro Fleece full zip Jacket- Ladies $35.00 "12 year old school boy discovers M G Nylon full zip Spray Jackets-Unlined $30.00 TC`s in 1948.” Now you have guessed my age! Click Here OTHER ITEMS

MG ing has been a great part of my Club Coffee Mugs (Bendigo Pottery) life. have rebuilt many— 4 T C `s, $12.00 an MG B V/8 fuel injected An M G A Club Grille Badges $22.00 Coupe` Fuel Injected and with Electric Club Lapel Badges $ 6.00 Power Steering Car Lapel Badges $10.00 Club Windscreen Stickers $ 2.00 I recall starting Geoff`s “P” Type for MG Octagon Car Lapel Badges $10.00 him after it had stood for many years MG Key Rings $ 7.00 of re-build— Exciting sounds--- Its Sew-on Embroidered MG Logo in cloth interior was so tiny. The Car is still in $ 8.00 Canberra somewhere, I think Geoff helped to ignited the M G “Bug”— Helped to bring it all about!

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The increasing complexity of electronics poses a challenge for future collectibles

The following article from Hemmings and engine tune software on a laptop poses the question that I asked my- can figure our way around many of the self and what prompted me to sell my ZT260 V8 MG. electrical and electronic issues that beleaguer cars and trucks from the Perhaps as we speak, there's some- Eighties, Nineties, and even into the body somewhere in the world compos- Oughts. The same aftermarket that ing a future collectibles listicle, running came to the rescue for our forebears down all the various reasons why swooped in with chips, retuned ECMs, those Hellcatted Dodges and and whatever else owners of those stormtrooper Camaros and Sasquatch vehicles needed. Broncos will inevitably break auction records at Barrett-Jackson's 2060 Take, for instance, the brake controller Scottsdale auction, just as Z-cars and circuit board above. We see resistors, Seventies off-roaders and RADwood- capacitors, at least a couple diodes: all era rides have become collectible to- easily identifiable and easily replacea- day. ble components. With a wiring dia- gram and a Digikey account, one What that article will inevitably fail to could feasibly diagnose and repair the mention is that modern electronics, by brake controller and put it back into their very nature, threaten to turn all service over and over again, just as those future collectibles into very ex- one could rebuild a carburetor or dis- pensive pet rocks. tributor with access to the correct Those of us with a rudimentary under- parts. standing of electronics might scoff at the claims from older car enthusiasts that new- er cars are too com- plicated, too full of gizmos, and fer- petesake what's wrong with a good ol' fashioned carburetor. Indeed, those of us handy with a solder- ing iron, multimeter,

58 MG Car Club Canberra July 2020 But, as Fred Butalla noted in his comment on our recent article exploring why there isn't a mandate that carmakers provide parts for older cars, the more you learn about how automotive systems are designed and constructed these days, the more one becomes convinced that any modern automobile - "future factors contribute to this complexity, collectible" or not - is just not designed starting with vehicle packaging con- to last well into the future. Fred should cerns. know: As an Electronics Technical Vehicles are getting so complex, that Specialist in the Advanced Develop- the OEM is having trouble finding ment group for Nidec Mobility, a Tier 1 space for modules. At the same time, electronics supplier, he has a front- there are more electronics getting row seat to the increasing complexity added to the vehicle. Therefore, we of current electronics systems and a are seeing more integration in each dim view that those systems will last module. Whereas a seat may have for the decades it takes for a car to been controlled by two modules each, reach collectible status. we are seeing one module control two Maintaining parts for a long time is seats, so instead of 4 modules, it all much more challenging with electron- gets rolled up into one. It saves size, ics components. The technology used weight (and thus fuel economy), and in the silicon is always changing in cost, but adds to the complexity of the order to drive down size and cost, module. both of which are important to the Today, even window switches often OEMs. It is impossible to maintain an have microcontrollers. The switch electronic design for more than 20 doesn't directly drive the window mo- years as the individual electronic com- tor. It communicates on the vehicle ponents go obsolete. Anytime you bus to the door module which drives replace a component, you need to the motor. The switches are smart requalify the module. That is expen- devices, essentially a module them- sive. selves. One door control module may As he notes in his comment and in his control the window motors in two or followup emails to us, a number of four doors. They have to have anti-

July 2020 Tappet Chatter 59 pinch technology for safety. The days change happens in automotive elec- of the switch being a simple switch tronics too, but not as fast because we that directly connects the battery to need to ensure it works without failure the motor or closes a relay to drive the or lives are at stake. motor are long gone. And to get those modules to talk to To pack those modules into smaller each other adds another layer of com- physical spaces requires ever smaller plexity: surface-mount components sand- Modules that require CAN communi- wiched into multi-layer printed circuit cation require a standard software boards. package just for the communication. For the semiconductor manufacturer, There are companies that specialize their production lines are constantly in supplying that package to Tier 1's. changing to deal with the smaller die The Tier 1 will purchase that software sizes. Semiconductor packages are package which is just for the CAN changing too, so from a circuit board communication and then add all the assembly standpoint, as the equip- software for the functionality of the ment wears out, you need to buy new module. The CAN software package is assembly lines. Maintaining equip- different for each microcontroller. ment to handle older parts is simply Software means code, which the not practical. Think about how much OEMs consider proprietary and which the technology in a cell phone has is not without its own problems. changed in 10 years. That same

60 MG Car Club Canberra July 2020 If you recall Cadillac's V8-6-4 from ware package, write the low level soft- 1981, it was considered a disaster. ware that drives the specific output, One of the big issues was that few such as a motor or solenoid, but then mechanics knew how to work on it. the OEM writes the software that de- The other was the technology. From termines when the motor or solenoid what I heard, they were limited to gets turned on. Therefore, the soft- 32KB of memory. My calculator in col- ware inside that module is a combina- lege in the early 1990's had that much tion of efforts from 3 different compa- memory. Today, low to low-mid level nies! As for the number of engineers, I modules can easily use 1MB of would guess as few as a dozen. As for memory. A team of software engi- a maximum, I would not be surprised neers will write the code and a team of if it numbered 100. validation engineers will spend hours So could aftermarket companies come testing that code. to the rescue? Could they replicate Also, it's not like carmakers do much these ever-complex parts to keep of this in house. modern cars on the road into the mid- dle of this century? Fred's wary about OEM's do not design most compo- that possibility too: nents. They specify the basic operation, purchase the components from They too will run into a problem get- Tier 1's, and assemble the vehicle. ting the semiconductors as they go However, there is one thing that the obsolete. If they try to redesign with- OEM keeps in house, the vehicle dy- out fully understanding the design, it namics. Therefore, they design the could be dangerous. Are they then engine. They also control the vehicle going to go through a full qualifica- dynamics such as han- dling. There- fore, modules such as the ECM, or the driveline con- trollers are tuned special by each OEM. There- fore, the Tier 1 can design the controller, purchase the CAN soft-

July 2020 Tappet Chatter 61 tion? No, they do not have the money cles, I would expect most all modules or equipment to justify 100 or even to eventually fail. It’s a very complex 1000 sales per year. issue long term. The other challenge with selling or handing over the design I certainly agree that there may be is that it is often obsolete before the new technology in the future, but you patents expire. Essentially, everything still need suppliers to hand over the about the electronics supply chain schematics, gerber files, and source changes too rapidly to continue long code. Then you need to redesign to term production. address the obsolete components which will be many of them. Then, you Does this mean all cars built in the last need to deal with EMC requirements, 10-20 years are doomed to becoming emissions requirements, and safety "beautiful paperweights sitting in gar- requirements. Once you’ve invested in ages because one critical module has all of that, the payback for the module gone bad" as Fred envisions? Never would make each one astronomical in say never, of course. There's a grow- cost. Certainly anything can be re- ing Right to Repair movement that verse engineered given enough time aims to free code in consumer prod- and resources, but the payback will ucts and address many of the points not justify. Fred brings up. We've seen the aftermarket rise to any number of challeng- How about the suggestion that the es over the last 20 years and we've OEMs, out of some sense of generosi- seen similar predictions for cars with ty, extends the production runs for EFI, ABS, MDS, OBD, etc. proven these complex parts and either sells wrong. And, if nothing else, time and the parts themselves or hands the again we've seen the ingenuity of en- parts off to an aftermarket supplier? thusiasts dedicated to keeping their That won't necessarily work either as favorite old cars on the road despite capacitors will dry up and go bad over their supposed obsolescence. time either way. Also, flash memory That said, it's certainly getting more which is very common, has a limited difficult to keep those cars going all memory retention time guaranteed. the time. Given enough time and thermal cy-

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MG Motor Australia enhances its SUV offering with the introduction of the new ZST

• MG Motor adds more value to the local introduction of the all-new its growing SUV line-up MG ZST. The highly anticipated vehicle is set to • The all new ZST comes com- be revealed locally in August 2020, plete with a premium interior, ele- arriving in dealerships across the vated style, driver assistance suite, country in Q3. Initially available in two MG Pilot and a powerful 120kW en- model variants, the ZST features an gine elevated stylish design, with a premi- • Launching in two specifica- um interior cabin, as well as the latest tions, the ZST is available from Q3 in technology, comfort and conven- 2020 ience. The new ZST also arrives equipped with the marque’s high-tech driving G Motor Australia further fuels assistance suite, MG Pilot, as seen in M the growth of the small SUV cat- its larger sibling the MG HS. Coupled egory in Australia by today confirming with its 7-year unlimited kilometre war-

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ranty and 7-year roadside assist pack- VFACTS results showing the spacious age, the new ZST offers compelling design continues to prove popular. value in the competitive SUV seg- The ZST joins the leading small sized ment. SUV category, as a value-centric package for MG’s growing customer Peter Ciao, CEO of MG Motor Austral- base. ia and New Zealand, said: “It’s pleas- ing to see how our current line-up of The new MG ZST provides a compel- SUVs have been accepted and re- ling new option for customers, and viewed by our customers as a stylish joins the expanding MG vehicle range and spacious compact SUV that’s built which includes the popular MG3 city for the everyday and equally excited hatchback, the compact MG ZS SUV, to now offer one more choice. The the premium new MG HS, as well as ZST fit, finish and technology such as the all-electric MG ZS EV to arrive MG Pilot, 360-degree camera and later in the year. Further details of the virtual instrument cluster will offer a MG ZST will be revealed in August new level of comfort and premium val- 2020. ue features to the segment and I am For further information about MG Mo- very much looking forward to its arri- tor Australia and to find a dealership val.” near you, visit: SUVs make up nearly 50% of new https://mgmotor.com.au/models/mg-zst/ vehicle sales in Australia, with June

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New MG 5 electric estate headed to UK with 214-mile range Will it come to Australia ? by Lawrence Allan begin deliveries to customers in the G Motor will introduce a new fourth quarter of 2020 and is inviting M electric estate model in the UK prospective customers to register their later this year, named MG 5, to sit interest now. alongside its ZS affordable EV. Gregorious also confirmed that a plug- Daniel Gregorious, the brand’s sales in hybrid version of the HS SUV would and marketing boss, previously told become available this year. Autocar: “It’s exciting because it’ll be If the plug-in HS and new electric es- our first model that’s truly unique in tate sell well, Gregorious said MG’s the market. We expect success but it’ll next move will be to launch a produc- be fascinating to see how it plays with tion version of its handsome E-Motion fleet and business customers.” high-performance four-seat sports car, Following the recent reopening of UK unveiled as a concept at the Shanghai dealerships, MG remains on track to

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motor show in 2017. It’s a twin-motor, firmed its version is capable of 214 all-electric design with 3.0sec 0- miles on the stricter WLTP emissions 60mph acceleration aimed at moving cycle. it into Porsche or Jaguar territory. It’s possible power could be boosted “The car is still in our plans,” to the 141bhp of MG’s only current said Gregorious, “and it will make a electric offering in the UK, the ZS great halo flagship car. We’re only EV crossover. planning one model like it at present. The Ei5 is 4.54m long, just under But if we can do well with mainstream 1.82m wide and 1.54m tall, making it models, there could be plenty of op- around 10cm shorter than the Ford portunity for more sporty models in the Focus Estate, although its 2.67m future.” wheelbase is only 43mm shorter. Ex- It's understood that the MG 5 is effec- pect similar levels of equipment and tively an updated and rebranded ver- quality as on the ZS and HS. sion of the Chinese-market Roewe When it arrives, the 5 will be the first Ei5. electric estate of its type on sale. Pric- That car, which has been on sale ing will increase considerably on the since 2018, uses a 52.5kWh battery 130,800 yuan (£15,000) base price of pack and a 114bhp electric motor for a the Ei5 in China; expect it to be closer claimed NEDC range of 261 miles and to the £25,495 (post-government a top speed of 93mph. MG has con- grant) of the ZS EV.

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MG HS Essence makes its home on Australian roads

he MG HS Essence has officially Whether you’re getting away for the T arrived on Australia’s shores, weekend, on the school run or travel- available in dealerships nationwide. ling for work, the MG HS Essence From $38,990 driveaway, the Essence seamlessly integrates into the modern leads the HS range, as a stylish, Australian lifestyle, with a roomy 5- sporting premium model that brings a seater cabin, complete with Alcantara range of innovative technology and trimmed leather seats. Cutting edge comfort solutions to MG customers. British exterior design and a suite of extras, including heated seats and a A premium way to experience the Stargazer Panoramic Roof, bringing a everyday wealth of style and comfort to the With its distinctive British styling, dia- marque’s flagship vehicle. mond cut alloy wheels and chrome A touch screen control panel, Google roof rails, the MG HS is not only beau- Maps integration and Apple CarPlay tifully proportioned, but an SUV de- and Android inclusions as standard signed with sporting heritage in mind.

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bring the outside world to you, perfect boot space ensures bikes and surf for keeping little ones entertained and boards can travel easily for off road older travellers relaxed and on track adventures. With outstanding safety towards their destinations. and top of the line technology, the value packed HS Essence is a quality Safety in the driver’s seat driving companion that promises a With a 5-Star ANCAP safety rating, reliable drive for many years to come. Australians can continue to drive with Peter Ciao, CEO of MG Motor Austral- added peace of mind backed by MG’s ia and New Zealand said: “Following competitive seven-year unlimited kilo- the sales success of the Excite and metre servicing and warranty. The top Vibe variants, we’re delighted to intro- of the range model also comes duce the top specification MG HS Es- equipped with MG Pilot – the sence into the local market. The new marque’s high-tech driving aid assis- model combines the reliable drive ex- tance suite – as standard. perience that is synonymous with our Featuring lane assistance, automated brand, from the comfort of a premium braking, blind spot sensors and a 360- styled vehicle that is equipped with a degree camera to provide owners full suite of the latest technology. We’ve visibility when manoeuvring, MG Pilot been delighted with the way our flag- is your extra set of eyes and ears on ship model has resonated with cus- the road. tomers and are keen to see this con- Value for the journey ahead tinue with this new offering.”

The MG HS Essence promises a vehicle that adapts to life’s challenges. A For further information about MG Mo- spacious cabin allows plenty of room tor Australia, visit: for friends and family while the ample https://mgmotor.com.au/.

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Melba Motors More than 40 years experience

12 Purdue Street Belconnen

Melba Motors is a car repair and maintenance business with a special interest in British vehicles. Proprietor Mick Wilson is a UK Ley- land workshop trained mechanic experienced in all aspects of MGs and other British cars and can get your vehicles into tip-top shape. Mick and the staff carry out general repairs, engine rebuilds and fix carburettors. Melba Motors diagnose and fix suspension problems and specialise in small welding and rust repairs. Transport can be arranged for cars that won’t go. There is a 24 Hour emergency response – get you started or tow your car to safety. Call Mick on 02 6253 1523 http://melbamotors.com/

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Services Directory

Mechanical Battery World - Phillip Mark: 6282 9884 Melba Motors - Belconnen https://www.batteryworld.com.au/ Mick: 6253 1523 Website Steering & Suspension Fyshwick Head Services - Fyshwick Warren: 6280 0480 Capitol Steering - Fyshwick Website 6280 5243 Website Phillip Head Services - Phillip 6282 5555 Website Interstate Transport

Phillip Radiator Services (NATRAD) - Web Tow Phillip Matthew: 0425 588 852 Toby: 6281 2850 Website Website

Parts Carburettors Sportsparts - Sydney Canberra Carburettors - Murrum- Bruce: 029875 1144 bateman Website David: 6227 0702 Website Upholstery and Trim

Dyno Tune - Mitchell Trim by Shaun = Mitchell Grant: 6241 6109 Shaun: 6255 5225 website Website

Electrical

Lee & Thomas Auto Electrical - Phillip Greg:6281 1455 https://www.leethomas.com.au/ 70 MG Car Club Canberra July 2020

Want to service your MG? Got a rattle that is hard to find?

ur Club has a well-equipped under-cover service centre with four O post hoist, Electronic Wheel Balancer capable of balancing wire wheels, engine hoist and all the basic big-tools to enable you to do repairs, service and/or clean your car in a secure area, 24/7.

Simply contact Club member Laurie Gardiner (Club equipment custo- dian) on 62934191 or 0418488931 to arrange a time to do the work or just to have a look.

The workshop is located at: Budget Storage, 25 Yallourn St Fyshwick.

Map

The Service Centre and use of Club tools is free to Club members or visiting members from other clubs.

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Help Line

Pre-war Club Trailer Malcolm Robertson (02) 6288 9343

Brian Oxley (02) 6281 2351 Laurie Gardiner (02) 6293 4191 T Series Brian Oxley (02) 6281 2351 Club Servicing Facility & Tools Peter Dechaineux (02) 6281 5917 Kent Brown (02) 6255 4943 Laurie Gardiner (02) 6293 4191

Y Series and MGA Concessional Registration Mike Stearn (02) 6231 1716 Greg Whitfield 0498 107 658 MGB (Northside) Kent Brown (02) 6255 4943 Rob Chilman 0412 024 228 MGC (Southside) Mick O’Brien 0422 536 953

MG RV8 John Woods 0417 392 947 Club Service Centre MG Z Magnette Our Club has a well equipped under-cover service centre at Midget/Sprite Budget Storage, 25 Yallourn St John Harriott (02) 6292 8420 Ian Reid (02) 6231 8959 Fyshwick. It has all the basic big-tools to enable you to do re- Modern MGs pairs, service and/or clean your Malcolm Robertson (02) 6288 9343 car in a secure area, 24/7. Greg Whitfield 0498 107 658 Simply contact Laurie Gardiner

on (02) 6293 4191 to arrange a Restoration time to do the work or just to Brian Oxley (02) 6281 2351 have a look. The Service Cen- Mike Stearn (02) 6231 1716 tre, and use of club tools, is free Malcolm Robertson (02) 6288 9343 to Club Members.

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Marquet

Australia's only dedicated MG and British Classic Car classifieds web site. Developed by an MG enthusiast for all MG and British Classic Car enthusiasts & owners. https://bccbss.com.au/

For Sale A set of sheet metal patterns for re-skinning the body tub and doors (less the firewall) A complete but very rusty 1500 MGA that needs a total ground-up restoration. The body is in two halves with some work started and some extra panels. I have the complete original motor plus a 1622 and a number of complete Austin 1800 heads. I am open to (sensible) offers for these items and if there is genuine interest will send photographs on request. Contact: Tony Bayliss. 0417 062 352 [email protected]

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Parts for Sale

1. 10 48 spoke wire wheels, most serviced by the Wheel Factory, Queanbey- an, $60 each

2. 1 new 48 spoke centre hub, $20

4. 1 white B hardtop with green tinted windows, $1,300

5. 1 Austin 1800 short motor, $60

6. 4 Magnette road wheels and hubcaps, free

7. Base straps for the B seats $20

8. Left-hand front mudguard from a 1975 rubber bumper MG B GT, reasonable condition, with one small rust hole at the bottom, free

9. A banjo axel, free

Miscellaneous parts, free

Contact Ron Phone 0410 907 490

Finding it hard to get in and out of your MG Try this on for size. Almost new, low KM’s and in concourse condition. Smooth auto and acceleration, and power to burn. Heaps of boot space for those weekends away and modern bucket seat with arm rests. Contact: Dave Ph: 0418 487 122 $2,500.00 ono (cheaper than an MG

Parts All in working order, available as individual items Prefer to go for intended use , Not for storage , they are off my Big Black A. Contact :- Graeme , M 0436769497. H 02 62994920

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TF 120 - 2002 We’ve decided to reluctantly sell our concourse MG TF auto due to an inability to maintain such a nice car. It is a 2002 MG TF 120 in beautiful condition and has won several concourse awards, it is now fitted with new correct size tyres (changed due to age not wear) and has only travelled some 26k, has 10 months rego and was only driven on sealed dry roads. The car is worthy of an inspection to any interested person. This vehicle is fitted with a/c which needs to be gassed up, we have not done this as we do not need a/c in Tenterfield. The asking price is $16,500 (neg) We paid a lot more and have owned it for about 4 years.

Contact: Lou Hietbrink. 0456740929

MGB Steering Wheel It is a leather small diameter (32 cm) Steering wheel and centre boss that was on my MG B when I bought it. Offers are invited. Contact: Ron Jillard

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1971 MGBGT

Here we have a meticulously cared for club car which is now offered for sale. The reason for sale is age...not of the car but of the owner! It is Manual with overdrive. Asking Price $17900 Contact: Geoff – 0433791323 Email: [email protected] The car is currently on club plates which would need to be surrendered once the sale has taken place.

To view an information sheet click here

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