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Model cars CONTENTS A collection of thirteen models of MG Editorial……………………….….. 5 cars – 8 MGB Tourers, 2 MGB BT’s and 3 MG-TC’s Each of the cars are / is in Presidents Report……………….. 6 the original packaging and therefore they New Members……………………. 6 are all in mint condition. Secretary’s Report……………….. 8 I purchased these models at the time that I was a member of the MG Car Club Treasurer’s Report ………………. 10 and owned two MG’B’s – a tourer and a Annual General Meeting ………… 12 GT. I would like to offer my collection for Club Registration Notice …………. 14 sale to any interested person. I would MGF 1998 Green MG MOTORING prefer to sell the collection as a whole Condition Used is the official publication of: MGB Performance Comparison….. 16 package. First Reg Date 10/98 The MG Car Club of SA Inc. MGC News………………………… 18 Contact Andre Wilson – Kapunda Price $7800 93 Chief Street, E mail. [email protected] T & Prewar Register Report…….... 22 Mileage 122576 BROMPTON SA 5007 Transmission Manual 5 speed Mid Week Lunch Run Report…….. 26 A.B.N. 37 304 683 381 MGB 1964 Ferrari Red. Full Resto. Doors. 2 Breakfast Run Report…………….. 28 New black interior, new hood, 5 new Engine. 1.8L Phone (08) 8346 7747 chrome wire wheels/tyres, synchro gear Power KW. 88 E-mail [email protected] Motorsport News………………….. 30 box, motor recon c/- with unleaded head, Reg No. S868ADM Web-site: www.mgccsa.org.au. Our Patron — Ed Ordynski …….. 36 front end all bone, large aluminium radia- Description Near new tyres, Canvas tor, oil cooler,, all chrome very good, roof, original 4 CD stacker radio Calendar…………………………… 37 nothing to spend, drives like new, new Contact. Dean Baker Trade Directory………………….. 38 carpets in boot incl. Spare. New stainless Mobile 0401465948 Classifieds……………………….. 39 exhaust, sounds great. Email [email protected] Price: $29,500,00 ono www.facebook.com/MGCarClubofSA Contact: Dom 0412 679 811 Postal address E: [email protected] T-Type Parts for sale TC: Petrol tank, Front guards, Rear P.O. Box 200 Cover Photo right guard, Foot ramp, Spare wheel BROMPTON SA 5007 Mid Week Lunch Run bracket, Hand-brake lever/mechanism, The articles printed in this publication do Cars at Strathalbyn, see pg.26 Brake parts, Electrical parts, Engine not necessarily represent the views of the parts. TD/TF/Y: Engine parts, gearbox MG Car Club of S.A. Inc. or the Editor. parts, Differential crown-wheel/pinion Technical tips and methods suggested are sets with carriers and spider gears the views of the person submitting them (4.875 and 5.125 ratios). Many other and the Club cannot accept responsibility bits and pieces, odds and ends (mainly for the accuracy of these whatsoever. TC) but too many to list here. POA. Phone Bob Schapel 0409 282 181. See details for submitting articles on Page 4.
40 1 MG Car Club of South Australia - Committee Appointments 2021/2022 April 2021
HONORARY POSITIONS
PATRON IMEDIATE PAST PRESIDENT AUDITOR Ed Ordynski Adrian Ward Graham Tull FOR SALE FOR SALE
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE 1967 MGB Roadster Aust build and SA delivered with origi- nal SA number plates RAK 181. Red PRESIDENT Tim Edmonds Mob. 0419 804 645 E: [email protected] with black interior. Current owner since VICE PRESIDENT Neil Williams Mob: 0419 308 397 E: [email protected] 1995. Always garaged but rarely used. Maintained and serviced regularly with SECRETARY Berry Treffers Mob: 0434 485 331 E: [email protected] many new parts. Unleaded conversion, new chrome wires, hubs and tyres. ASST. SECRETARY Bev Waters Mob: 0402 262 156 E: [email protected] Complete restoration in 1985 and still in TREASURER Alan Cardnell Ph: 8264 9168 E: [email protected] excellent condition. History, photos, and records available. On Historic Reg MAGAZINE EDITOR Laurie Houghton . Ph: 8356 9953 E: [email protected] with MGCCSA. MOTORSPORT SEC. Jason Edwards. Ph: 0424410648 E: jasongedwards@hotmail,com Contact Peter 0458 13 10 55 Price $18,500 MGB Wire Wheels ASST. M/SPORT SEC. Bev Waters Mob: 0402 262 156 E: [email protected] 60 spokes. 40cms diameter. Chrome SOCIAL SECRETARY Workshop Manuals painted and in good condition, some 2 x MGB Leyland surface rust. SEC. OF REGISTERS Ken Burke .Ph 83829821 m: 0488541646 E:[email protected] Manuals, Mk1,Mk2 Price: $600.00 & GT. Excellent cond. Contact: Jen Burnett-Read GENERAL COMMITTEE $50ea. M: 0431 924 202 Peter Auld Ph: 0418 848 400 [email protected] Range Rover Repair MG Midget Stop/Tail Lights, Two Manual 1970-1985 Tim Johnson Ph: 0400 136 631 [email protected] brand new Lucas originals, boxed Excellent cond PN. 53178L48812vB1161 Steve Bowra Ph: 0417 829 864 E: [email protected] $50 Price: $190.00 Ph: David, 0407 150 100 Also other old car parts, not MG ie; E: [email protected] REGISTER CO-ORDINATORS Motor Radi Meter (old Ford) and green top car display aerial etc; Contact Suzanne Bolland MGA/MAGNETTE Sandra Cardnell ..Phone: 8264 9168 [email protected] M: 0497 063 418 MGB Nick Phillips Email: [email protected] E: [email protected] Ph: 0415 681 406 MGF,& Moderns Neil Williams [email protected] Mob: 0419 308 397
MGC Ian Hobbs PO Box 625 MYLOR SA 5153’ Ph: 8388 5600 Email: [email protected] Mob: 0417 877 127 FWD,MIDGET Anthony Pearson Phone: 8278 4393
T & PRE-WAR John Bray Ph. 8278 5133 Mob. 0403 043 434. Email. [email protected]
2 39 MG Car Club of South Australia MG Car Club of South Australia - Committee Appointments 2021/2022 TRADE DIRECTORY COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
LIBRARY Stephen Marlow . Mob 0409 600 557 PARADES & DISPLAYS Dick Manning Mob: 0412 818 019. BREAKFAST RUNS Steven Spong Ph: 8370 8913 . John Roach 0430 400 181
REGALIA Barry Spencer 0417500369 E: [email protected]
CLUB Geoffrey Goode . Ph: 82673740, [email protected] REGISTRATION Arthur Ruediger M: 0417843164 Email: [email protected] CAMS DELEGATE Murray Stephenson 0419 565 970 E: [email protected]
WEBMASTER Mark Abraham [email protected] Mob. 0417414363 BAR MANAGER Berry Treffers M: 0434 485 331 E:[email protected]
TWO TIMS MAINTENANCE Officer Sandra Cardnell 82649168 E: [email protected] SHIRAZ F H M DELEGATE Geoffrey Goode Ref Historic Registration 2016 MCLAREN VALE Rated 94 points MID WEEK LUNCH RUNS Graham Loader, Roger Polkinghorne, 0416151295 Garry Chapman 0423488039 Mike Greenwood 0412 701 850 Leath Hunt: 0412 646 931 Leigh Richter 8339 3918 www.twotims.com.au
NOTE TO ALL CONTRIBUTORS, AND ANYONE ELSE WISHING TO CON- Leath Hunt is offering their TACT THE FOLLOWING COMMITTEE MEMBERS BY EMAIL ARE ADVISED 2016 SHIRAZ OF THE NEW EMAIL ADDRESSES FOR 5 OFTHESE To Club members for COMMITTEE MEMBERS $120.00a case (12) as a Xmas special Delivered free into the Adelaide PRESIDENT [email protected] metropolitan area. TREASURER [email protected] Logon to their website for reviews etc; REGISTERS [email protected] www.twotims.com.au SECRETARY [email protected] Email: [email protected] EDITOR [email protected]
M: 0412 646 931
38 3 MG Car Club of South Australia April 2021 2021 Calendar Dates. Confirmed. As at 3/3/21 Note: Items Bold /Red are amendments ADVERTISING INDEX MAGAZINE April.
CONTRIBUTIONS st 1 T and Pre War Register Meeting. th Shannons Insurance Agents 11 MGA and Magnette register run to Angas Plains Winery for lunch. Submissions for the magazine th ...... Inside Front Cover 13 Monthly Meeting at Clubrooms. Close on the 17th Historic Registrations at Clubrooms from 1000hrs. Frontline Developments 10th day of each month 18th McLaren Vale Vintage and Classic Festival starting at Serafinos Winery, ...... Inside Back Cover For inclusion in the next issue. McLaren Vale. th Hamilton MG………….Back Cover Photos should include owner of the 24 Multi Club Hillclimb, Round 1 at Collingrove. photos name and address as well as 25th Brekky Run to Whispering Wall at Williamstown, Sports Parts Sydney…...……….7 details of subject/s. MG Adelaide Workshops……. ..15 Articles can be forwarded to May.
nd Newspot Motors MG…………….20 Laurie Houghton - Editor 2 Peter Hall 6 hour at Mallala. 18 Farman Avenue 2nd Victor Harbor British Classics Tour. Trade Directory……………… . 38 Hendon SA 5014 6th T and Pre War Register Meeting. Classified Advertisements……...39 by E-mail to 9th F and Modern Register run. [email protected] 11th Monthly Meeting at Clubrooms.
15th Historic Registrations at Clubrooms from 1000hrs. Ph: 8356 9953, leave messages th 20 A and Magnette Register Meeting. Note to Contributors 23rd SA Motorkhana Round 2. Mallala Skidpan. Articles, etc submitted by e-mail 30th Brekky Run to Commodore Reserve at Pt Elliot. must be as an “attachment” Word document, Arial 10, Justi- June.
fied, NOT formatted or tabbed, 3rd T and Pre War Register Meeting. photos should also be 8th Monthly Meeting at Clubrooms. “attached”, not reduced in file 13th MSCA Vic sprint. The Bend International Circuit. TO BE CONFIRMED size ie; low res. Please avoid 19th Historic Registrations at Clubrooms from 1000hrs. sending pdf files. 20th Multi Club Hillclimb Round 2. Collingrove. 27th MSCA Supersprint Round 2 at Mallala. Classified Advertisements 27th Brekky Run to Davenport Square, Macclesfield. can be submitted as for articles or phoned through if they are short. July.
Classifieds are free for members. st 1 T and Pre War Register meeting. Non-members fee is $20.00 per th 11 SA Motorkhana Round 3 at Mallala skidpan. ad per issue. th 13 Monthly meeting at Clubrooms. Adverts are normally only valid th 15 A and Magnette Register Meeting. for one issue th 17 Historic Registration at Clubrooms from 1000hrs. It’s your responsibility to notify th 18 Multi Club Hillclimb Round 3 at Collingrove. the editor if you wish to repeat th 25 Brekky Run to Bungala Park at Normanville. your ad in subsequent issues.
Note. Cars for sale must have rego. number or engine number Further Monthly meetings - July 13th, August 10th, September 14th, October 12th, November 9th December 14th , Covid 19 and restrictions will still apply with 60 attendees.
4 37 MG Car Club of South Australia April 2021
Editorial From ..Laurie Houghton Editor
he main focus this month was the Ed Ordynski T Annual General Meeting with the Secretary’s and Treasurer’s reports and Ed Ordynski is two people, The Ed we know is polite, smiling, quietly spoken and a thor- the election of the 2021 Committee,. ough gentleman. But put him behind the wheel of a rally car and he is the ultimate pro- MGCC Clubrooms Am I not surprised there is the same fessional, with steely resolve. members elected as last year with one Monthly General Meetings exception, Jason Edwards who takes Ed started rallying with a $200 Toyota Corolla while training to be a teacher. In 1975 he Held at 8.00 pm on the second Tuesday of each month at the Clubrooms. All those who on the Motorsport role, not surprising as entered his first ARC event, winning his class and finishing 14th outright. In 1986 he won three members of his family are now the South Australian championship in a Subaru RX Turbo. are interested in MGs are welcome. competitors, congratulations Jason. “Noggin’ & Natter” In 1989 Ed became the first Australian to win at World Championship level when he won Every Friday night at the Clubrooms. Time: I guess our committee must be doing the Group N (showroom) category in Rally Australia. He went on to win the Australian 7.30 pm - ~ 10.00 pm. All welcome for a something right, we are inundated with Rally championship outright in 1990. chat and a drink. Licensed premises. members contesting the roles,. Tea and coffee available. Bob Schapel submitted an article about Group N has been Ed’s forte. He had eight wins from 11 starts in Rally Australia and won Register Meetings the history of Lanac Park, the Clubs the Group N championship four times. He has contested Group N World Championship “T” Reg. First Thursday of each month. early motorsport venue, however space rallies in New Zealand, Finland, Sweden and Australia, taking nine wins in all. He starred Time: 7.00 for 7.30 pm.start. Venues as meant you will not see this story until in Rally Australia in 2001, winning Group N against the current World Champion Gabriel advertised in Register Report. Everyone next month Pozzo and champion Manfred Stohl. welcome - even if you don’t own a Register There must have been the quickest sale vehicle. Ed became one of Mitsubish’s longest serving factory drivers, and won a special gold of a TC in some time with Richard Ven- MGF Reg. Bi-monthly Second Thursday nings car being sold within a matter of plate for winning their “ Driver of the Year “ award six consecutive times. Ed won the Ral- of the month at the clubrooms 7.30pm liart Driver of the Year eight times in all. weeks, sight unseen I believe and gone MGA/Magnette Reg Bi-monthly on the interstate. In 1995 Ed won the 20,000 km Mobil 1 Round Australia Trial in a Holden Commodore, third Thursday of the month, starts Jan in beating archrivals Peter Brock and Ross Dunkerton in similar cars. His cool head and odd numbered months, 7.00 pm for 7.30 precise driving were ideal for this tough event. Know Your MG Meetings Third Tuesday of each month. Time: 7.00 Ed retired in 2005 when Mitsubishi ceased their rally activities worldwide. He immediately for 7.30 pm. Start. Venues as went economy driving, wring 5.1 litres/100 kms (56 miles per gallon) from a Hyundai advertised.Everyone welcome. Santa Fe SUV in the 2009 Global Green Eco Challenge. He also joined the Advisory Breakfast Runs Committee to the SA Motor Sports board and has been Chairman of the Australian Rally Now Meet at Veale Gardens, CBD South Commission. Tce. For 9.00am starts. BYO everything for And don’t forget, please
breakfast. See Calendar for dates etc; Despite his quiet manner, Ed is viewed by his peers as a hard and fit competitor who support our sponsors shows the toughness and commitment of a champion. We warmly welcome him into the Mid Week Lunch Runs whenever possible Australian Rally Hall of Fame. Second Thursday in the month. and be sure to let them See the calendar know you are an MG Motorsport Events Car Club member Some of our members may not know Ed, but at the AGM recently he affirmed his See Motorsport Report. Printed by Kwik Kopy Unley. Shop 7A position as Patron – 16 years with the MG Car Club. 453 Fullarton Road Highgate SA 5063 This article was from our archives...... Bev Waters Ph: 8271 7422 A National Meeting sponsor 36 5 MG Car Club of South Australia April 2021 PRESIDENTS REPORT From Tim Edmonds
i All at Mallala. Thank you H Thank you to last year’s committee to all who came out for their hard work in trying conditions and helped further and now welcome Jason Edwards as details in Bev’s or Jason’s report. new motorsport secretary, and you have At this time next years MG National to put up with me for another 2 years as Meeting will be held in Lake Mac- President. quarie, more details next month. Congratulations to all the winners of an- nual awards as presented at the AGM. Unless I’m very much mistaken…I AM Some awards were not presented due to mistaken RIP Murray Walker a good the lack of events held, hopefully this is friend of Adelaide and F1 going to change for this year. st Last Sunday we had the 1 round of the SA Motorkhana Championship 25 start- ers and 15 tests ran, with a perfect day
Covid -19 Notice
The ‘Covid QR Code’ is now displayed at the club- rooms, however members are still asked to sign the Club attendance book for club records, as this is used for calculating the Annual Awards. MOTORSPORT COMING EVENTS; John Davies has offered to organize the as of 16/3/21 two MGCC Teams and has already had
Sample only **SATURDAY 24TH APRIL good interest from members. HILLCLIMB – Challenge Trophy (Multi Volunteers (6 per team) are needed as Club) Round 1, at Collingrove Team Captains, time keepers, and pit- Entry details via Sporting Car Club of wall lap boards.
NEW MEMBERS SA Please contact John Davies if interested The MG Car Club of South Australia extend a warm welcome to the following new www.sportingcarclub.com.au>motorspo in being part of a team whether as a members who joined in the New Year period rt-downloads competitor or a volunteer: Email:
We look forward to meeting you at club meetings and events. nd [email protected] Phone: SUNDAY 2 MAY PETER HALL 6hr MODERN 0413647722 Michael & Pamela Horner Allan Finnie & Denise Langton MGZT REGULARITY TEAMS EVENT at Mallala Greg Sharpin MGTF Kevin Matthews MGF Sup Regs are now on the MSCASA Amanda Murray MGB website www.mscasa.com and Entries are now open
35 6 MG Car Club of South Australia April 2021 Motorkhana March 14th Dick experienced a same fate, but man- Mallala Skid Pan aged to keep just ahead of Faye who pushes the TD with dignity. he first round of the Motorsport Aus- Dave Beams, a member of our club and T tralia State Round Series was or- a State and National Champion in his ganized and run by the MG Car Club, Delta Special made just for Motorkha- and everything went like clockwork ex- nas, puts on a performance which still cept for the half hour late entry into the attracts a crowd. circuit (no doubt due to the caretaker oversleeping – twilight meeting the night Results are not only based on time, but before). include percentages based on records times for their respective class and Once inside the grounds everyone leapt wheel base. into action and helped out setting up the courses etc. We had opted not to in- Dave Beams Delta Spec F 187.93 clude a Come n Try segment to this our 92.1% event, the first for the year and working Tyler Edwards MGZR C 248.41 under restrictions. All paperwork is done 81.9% on line prior to the event to avoid any Jason Edwards MGTD B 245.46 contact on the day. 81.3% Nick Phillips MGB B 254.23 There were twenty seven serious com- 80% petitors vying for top billing and a couple Dick Manning MGF B 288.20 of records were broken. We were able 70.6% to run a couple of long courses to show Faye Edwards MGTD B 304.87 off some of the more skilled hand brake 66.7% turns, and drifting techniques.
Congratulations go to Tyler who gets To run a successful event you have to credit for pipping dad Jason in the re- have a good working team, and I thank sults – not by much but it all counts. No Tim Edmonds for completing the Permit more checking the tyre pressures for application and relevant Covid Plan him. forms etc. to Motorsport Australia. This was greatly appreciated along with his Dick was trialling a new acquisition (a other duties on the day with Dave beautiful purple MGB fitted with fog Beams, and to the rest of the group, lights, although not much use on the fine Steve Bowra for transporting the club day we had, but could have been of help trailer with all the equipment and also breaking the timing beam on the finish timing, ably assisted by Tim & Keryn line). I thought it had plenty of pick up Johnson. Chris Bray, Michelle and son and cornered well. Aiden Edwards manning the timing on Nick wasn’t quite as sharp as normal the other course. and scored a few ‘wrong directions’, but We had many congratulatory comments unfortunately two were on the same test on a well-run day, and getting 15 runs. It which would have affected his results makes it worthwhile for those travelling greatly. (You have two attempts at each long distances for the event like Mt test with the best performance counting Gambier in results). Cheers Bev
34 7 MG Car Club of South Australia April 2021 SECRETARY’S ANNUAL REPORT- MGCCSA by Berry Treffers PRESENTED TO THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, 9th MARCH 2020 I hereby present this sixty fifth (65th) Annual Secretary’s Report of THE MG CAR CLUB OF SA INC., covering January to December 2020. Still learning and, I thank the members for their patience in my getting to grips with the role and special thanks to Arthur Reudiger, Russell Garth, Bev Waters and oth- ers for their ongoing assistance. The role of Secretary for this club, is varied and at times can be all consuming, es- pecially as we had some challenges during 2020 never experienced before due to Covid 19. With all the restrictions and compliance Covid 19 forced upon the club, plus the new historic registration requirements made 2020 an interesting year and probably one we’d like to forget. As for new historic registration compliance. By now you all know the new requirements. Be a financial club member by Decem- ber 31 or don’t drive your car on historic registration. If caught fines can be expen- sive. Some statistics Our membership has reduced only slightly during the year due to the influx of new members. Current Membership, up to and including, 29 February 2021 stands at 833 financial members. with 76 unfinancial Members. To date it stands at 74 unfinancial and I assume that quite a few of the 74 current unfinancial members will not be renewing as they have had several reminders, so we anticipate approx. 842 financial mem- bers. This was 875 in 2020. The 2020 executive committee were:
President Tim Edmonds Vice President Neil Williams Secretary Berry Treffers Assistant Secretary Bev Waters Treasurer Alan Cardnell Magazine Editor Laurie Houghton Motorsport Secretary Bev Waters Assistant Motorsport Sec, Steve Bowra Social Secretary (no appointment) Secretary of Registers Ken Burke General Committee Peter Auld, Tim Johnson Bar Manager: Berry Treffers Patron Edward Ordynski
8 33 MG Car Club of South Australia April 2021 MSCA SUPER SPRINT Round 1 seconds, and Alan Cardnell 6.26 sec- Auditor Graham Tull The Bend Motorsport Park - onds. th Committee Appointments Regalia Barrie Spencer West Circuit Feb 28 With the circuit being longer than Mallala Parades & Displays Dick Manning Cams Delegate Murray Stephenson good day for the start of the 2021 and more strategic handling of the cars is A Sprint Season and the MGCC was needed, there were some weary drivers FHMC SA Delegate Geoffrey Goode Property Maintenance Doug Marshall well represented with eleven Competi- by the end of the day, but still glad for the Breakfast Run Coordinator Steve Spong. Mid-Week lunch run Coordinators, tors, eleven volunteer officials, and sev- experience. eral supporters in the pits - a great club John Davies Lancer Evo8 1:32.94 Rodger Polkinghorne, Mike Greenwood, Garry Chapman, Graham Loader day. Jason Edwards Lotus Exige 1:35.14 Web Master Mark Abrahams T-Register Secretary John Bray The Covid check-in has been stream- Thomas Ball Datsun 280ZX 1:39.21 MGA / Magnette Register Coordinator Sandra Cardnell lined now with the QR code and Michelle Robert Hall MGZS180 1:41.43 & Fay Edwards and myself assisted with MGC Register Coordinator Ian Hobbs the early morning check ins. Gates were Alexander Hick Toyota 86 1:42.76 MGF & Modern MG’s Register Coordinators. Dick Manning, Neil Williams to open at 7.30 but many were there by Martin Ball Rover SDI 1:45.45 7.00am. Obviously the extra distance to Dick Manning MGF 1:46.16 To the committee members and appointees, many thanks for your contribution over the circuit is not a deterrent although the past 12 months. As a people ‘club’, it is the committee and volunteers who gave several red eyes were noticed. Dick Nick Phillips MGB l:48.32 freely of their time to promote, arrange and conduct the activities of our club during Manning was amongst those who ar- Tyler Edwards MGZR 1:52.03 rived extra early to secure some under- the year. With no financial compensation, our club would not operate as successfully cover parking bays in the pits for our Alan Cardnell MGB 1:54.84 as it does without these people. club which was appreciated. Craig Steel Mercedes 1:55.11 Thank you to Tim Edmonds for his tenure as President over the last twelve months It was great to see Garry Bolt after a Unfortunately Rodney Gibb in his time away from the circuit and looking MGZTS20 was a late withdrawal due to To those continuing the committee, and to those not continuing, a big thank you. I very well, and our best wishes go to him car problems. encourage you to consider being on the committee and/or being an organiser of an for his recovery following his forthcoming Thanks to Tim Edmonds Scrutineer and activity / event. surgery. It was also good to see Tyler assistant to everyone, Murray Stephen- Edwards back in the field driving his sil- Club Activities usually provide a full and varied calendar of events to suit all mem- son who organized our flag Marshalls ver MGZR (ex Mick Nicklem car and bers of our club, however during 2020 Covid 19 restrictions and lock down meant Berry & Rebecca Treffers, Wes Bray, familiar with Mallala). Mike Greenwood & Gary Bolt, to our that events such as the Kimber Run, Breakfast runs, lunch runs, parades and dis- There was a lot of spectacular viewing Timing tower team Faye Edwards, Chris plays, motorsport and social events all came to a sudden stop for most of 2020. with many of the drivers not coping with Bray & Bev Waters, and Chief Covid Hence there is extraordinarily little to report on any of these activities during 2020. some of the technical corners resulting check-in Michelle Edwards. in several spins offs, and more than nor- Support Crew, Sandra Cardnell, Laurie Thankfully things are getting back to the new normal and activities are recommenc- mal recoveries from the sand traps, but Houghton, Rodney Gibb, Steve Bowra, ing for 2021. pleased to report our team was not Lindsay Hick, Stuart & James Hick, amongst them. For the limited activities we did have during 2020 the following awards were: pre- Robyn Leaney Jamie Robertson and sented; John Davies and Jason Edwards con- Laurie Campbell (thanks to Laurie who tinue to dominate our group vying for cooked a sausage sizzle for lunch for our · CLUB MEMBER OF THE YEAR – BERRY TREFFERS lead positions in the field, but interesting group – it was greatly appreciated.) · CLUB COMPETITION CHAMPION – NICK PHILLIPS the car capacity variances 3398cc and 1796cc. Rob Hall was our fastest driver Cheers Bev · JUNIOR CLUB COMPETITION CHAMPION – TYLER EDWARDS in an MG and is still very enthusiastic · LADIES CLUB COMPETITION CHAMPION – FAYE EDWARDS about his racing, improving on his previ- Photos from Damian Cravero, MSCA · PRESIDENT’S AWARD – KERYN & TIM JOHNSON ous club event there by 3.67 seconds. Well done to all. Nick Phillips improved his time by 8.48 Continued overleaf 32 9 MG Car Club of South Australia April 2021 I would like to take this opportunity to thank all committee members and appointees for their contribution over the past twelve months with a special mention to Bev Wa- ters, Arthur Reudiger and Russell Garth without whose assistance I’d be totally lost. To all the other volunteers who have freely given of their time to promote the activi- ties of our club during the year, I thank you also on behalf of the executive commit- tee and members. Without you our club would not operate as successfully as it does. In conclusion I remind you that clubs like the MG Car Club, rely solely on unpaid volunteers, who give their time for the benefit of all members. Without volunteers we could not operate or provide the level of service and compli- ance with statutory requirements that are necessary for the execution of the day to day duties involved in successfully running our club. We should be thankful that in the past twelve months we have been fortunate in having a team of volunteers to just this. On behalf of all club members I sincerely thank all these people, regardless of the level of their contribution during the year. Berry Treffers Secretary 9/3/21/ TREASURER’S ANNUAL REPORT - MGCCSA PRESENTED TO THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, 9th MARCH 2020 Another financial year has been completed. The Club’s books of account were forwarded to the Auditor for preparation of the 2020 financial statements. The Income and Expenditure Statement indicates that a loss of $16,121.40 was the result of the year’s financial activities. Now, before there is a call to sack the Treasurer due to this result, I will endeavor to provide an explanation of the result. Due to Covid 19 it has been a somewhat differ- ent year for the Club. Fortunately the Club’s income streams were not substantially affected. MEMBERSHIP FEES amounted to $70,053, an increase of approximately $4,000 when compared to the previous year. MAGAZINE ADVERTISING increased by $1,500 due to Newspot Motors and Ham- ilton MG taking out substantial advertising. BAR TRADING AND REGALIA SALES resulted in a loss of $596. This was due to the cancellation of two monthly meetings and restricted numbers allowed in the club- rooms. Bar sales were $2,000 less than last year. There was an improvement in the regalia result. Last year recorded a loss of $1,680. This year the loss was $311. This situation should improve with new stock and further promotion of this aspect of the Club’s activities. 10 31 MG Car Club of South Australia April 2021 EXPENDITURE lines which relate to most general activities are comparable to last MOTORSPORT NEWS year, however, I should comment on the following expenditures:
An effort has been made to enhance the Club’s data base and associated software. It is now possible to extract a wider range of information which has been requested by register secretaries for instance. It did involve a substantial alteration of, and additions to, the software at a cost of $4,159.
A major expenditure regarding clubroom maintenance was undertaken. Due to the fact that the clubrooms were closed for two months, it was de- cided that an opportunity existed to cover up years of patch-up painting MSCA DISPLAY & Thank you to Dick Manning for coming and completely repaint the rooms PRESENTATION DAY up with the theme for the display, Steve ST FEB 21 – VIRGARA WINERY, Bowra for transporting the flags and It was also decided to install solar panels to reduce the electricity account. ANGLE VALE banners etc and helping Dick set up, Since installation one account has been received . The installation has The grounds of Virgara Winery Angle and to Sandra Cardnell for her marshal- resulted in the account ,formerly amounting to approximately $500 per Vale, was a perfect setting for the Mar- ling skills lining up the cars. que Sports Car Association Picnic, Dis- quarter , reducing to$140 per quarter. Attendees: play & Presentation Day, as was the The front garden was looking rather untidy and overgrown. A group of weather. Dick Manning MGTC Jason & Aiden Edwards MGTD enthusiastic club members, with the assistance of Mr Clip contractors and Thank you to everyone who made the Dick Manning’s son, redesigned and replanted the garden. This has en- effort to come along, including new John & Sue Davies MGTF Hugh & Chris Wilmot-Griffiths MGTD hanced the clubrooms street appeal. members and others we haven’t seen for a while. The 23 MGs represented a Tyler, Fay & Michelle Edwards MGZR Dave & Pauleen Johnson MGF The total cost of all this work amounted to $17,425. I am sure you will agree that great display of our Marque, from T this work was well worth the effort. Our assets need to be well maintained. Types to the modern ZR, and congratu- Darryl Kelly MGF Hayden & Jeannie Reynolds MGFTF lations to all, as it took out the ‘Best Pre- In summary, the deficit this year can be justified by the unplanned expenditure in sented Club’ Trophy. Nick Phillips MGB Craig & Ashley Steel MGB relation to maintenance carried out because of the opportunity provided by the The MSCA 2020 Sprint Series trophies Berry Treffers MGB Covid 19 pandemic. were also awarded on the day & con- Brian & Joyce Stock MGB The Club remains in a sound financial position with a term deposit balance of gratulations to the MGCC members who Paul & Pam Grech MGB received awards. Terry Cook MGB $165,000.
2020 MSCA SPRINT CHAMPION - George & Sharon Smith MGB I wish to thank the Club members for their attendance at Monthly Meetings and John Davies John Matthew MGB also thank the Executive Committee for their support during the financial year. Pam & Norm Hellings MGB Class winners – 2020 Sprint Series Sandra & Alan Cardnell MGA Dick Manning – MGF (Class C – Marque ALAN CARDNELL, TREASURER, MG CAR CLUB OF SA INC. Chris Hunt MGA Sports 1601-2000cc) Mick & Philomena Mitolo MGA POSITION VACANT -TREASURER INTERN
Rob Hall – MGZS180 (Class V – Racing Geoff Short & Kathryn Smith MGA This role would cover the position in the event that I am unable to fulfill the Treas- over 2001cc) Trevor & Lynette Dunford MGCGT urer’s duties due to ill health, travel or any other reason. As far as I am aware, Jason Edwards (Class D – Marque Tim Edmonds MGBGTV8 there is no longer a member of the Club familiar with the Club’s accounting proce- Sports 2001-3000cc) dures. If a Club Member is interested in this providing this back up, I would meet Members in Non Marque with him or her to give that person an overview of the data entry system and all John Davies (Class X John Davies – All Bev Waters, Steve Bowra, Rob Hall, wheel drive Turbo) aspects relating to the Treasurer’s duties. Scott Stephenson Alan J Cardnell Treasurer MG Car Club of SA Inc.
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MG Car Club of South Australia April 2021 2020 ANNUAL AWARDS PRESENTED AT THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING HELD ON TUESDAY, 9th MARCH 2020
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5 AWARDS PRESENTED BY OUR PATRON, ED ORDYNSKI 1 CLUB COMPETITION CHAM- PION – NICK PHILLIPS 2 CLUB MEMBER OF THE YEAR BERRY TREFFERS 3 JUNIOR CLUB COMPETITION CHAMPION – TYLER ED- WARDS accepted by his father Jason 4 LADIES CLUB COMPETITION CHAMPION – FAYE EDWARDS 5 PRESIDENT’S AWARD – KERYN & TIM JOHNSON
12 29 MG Car Club of South Australia April 2021 BREAKFAST RUN NEWS From..Steve Spong & John Roach, Photos by David McNabb
Breakfast Run to Byethorne Park, Rex’s sad death last year, has now re- Nairne registered the “B” in her own name and 28th February 2021 came along with her friend Cherry, so t was a perfect late summer’s day for welcome back, Lyn. taking the MGs for a run through the I Also to be celebrated, was the wedding Hills, as witnessed by the many other of Leigh & Kaye Richter who were mar- classic British cars seen out doing like- ried covidly in December! Our congratu- wise, (MGs, Triumphs, Healeys, Jags lations to both. and Rollers!). It was also an opportunity for John Roach to do his first Club outing Attendees: in his newly acquired “B”. Leigh Kaye Richter MGTD Jenny & Linton Schiller MGTF Unfortunately for David McNabb his “TD” Jeanette Walsingham-Meath MGTF failed to start due to a flat battery, and Robyn Seaman & Rob Gordon MGTF Trevor Praite was waiting parts for his Don Walker MGA “B”, hence both came along in their Trev & Sandy Dicker MGA “Oriental MGs”, Don Walker bravely Nick & Dennise Micklem MGA made the trip to Nairne as his test drive 2021 Committee. John Roach MGB after fitting a new clutch thrust bearing in Back Row. L-R Jason Edwards, ( new appointment as Competition Secretary. Lyn Adams & Cherry Shuchard MGB the “A”, luckily he had done a good job Allan Cardnell -Treasurer, Berry Treffers - Secretary, Ken Burke - Secretary of Reg- Bryan & Wendy Turner MGB and no problems. isters, Peter Auld, Tim Johnston - General Committee Ken & Heather Burke MGB Front Row. L-R Steve Bowra - General Committee, Laurie Houghton - Editor Byethorne Park is a venue that we have Norm & Pam Hellings MGB Bev Waters - Assistant Secretary, Ed Ordynski - Patron, not been to for a few years and if you Leigh & Judy Albertson MGB Tim Edmonds - President. Inset. Neil Williams - Vice President haven’t been it’s a very pleasant spot for Terry Cook MGB a stop, being nicely sited around a small Paul & Carol Grech MGB lake, and of course you can then wander Alan & Ros Foweraker MGB Welcome to our new Motorsport Secretary Nairne itself. Roger Boyle MGB Steve Spong & I would like to thank everyone who has contributed to There was a in fact clash of Club events Barb Harrington MGB GT Club Motorsport in the past whether volunteering, competing or with some going along to “The Bend”. Chris Hunt MGB GT supporting events, and I trust you will help and support Jason in This clash was due to our normal Febru- Ken Dicker MGF/TF the same way. ary Run having to be rescheduled due to Trevor Praite MG 3 Covid Restrictions causing the cancela- I have taken on the role of assistant motorsport secretary as David McNabb & Kerry Hugo MG GS tion of our usual “Big Brekky” at Christies Jason Edwards Steve Bowra has moved to a General Committee role, and I wish Graham Loader Mustang Beach Sailing Club. Hopefully we may to thank him for his assistance to me over the last couple of be able to squeeze in a return there later years. in the year as things normalise further. I look forward to the year ahead, Despite that, there was still a good turn Cheers Bev Waters out for our run to Nairne, and we all look forward to getting back to a more normal year of Breakfast Runs and Club events in general.
So, thanks to all who came, with a spe- cial thanks to Lyn Adams who, following 28 13 MG Car Club of South Australia April 2021 The next Mid-week run on Thursday Please book with Garry Chapman, HISTORIC VEHICLES CLUB REGISTRATION th April 8 is being organised by Garry [email protected] NOTES – COVID-19 MEASURES - & Jenise Chapman, Meeting in the Grill- Or 0423 488 039 house at Victoria Hotel, Main South Road, Mike Greenwood – Strathalbyn FOR YEAR 2021 O'Halloran Hill at 10.30. leaving at 11.30 for the run , ending in Meadows at the March 2021 e ask that while the current Q: If seat belts are fitted, do they have COVID-19 restrictions remain in Meadows Hotel. W to be used? force, that you observe the rigorous hy- A: The answer, covered extensively in giene requirements for members’ visits, my previous note, is yes. Children un- when seeking the issuance of MR334 der seven must be secured in an ap- forms, log books and vehicle inspec- proved child restraint. tions. These will now be conducted in Q: Can the “new” registration details be the club rooms at 93 Chief Street, filled in by the owner during the year Brompton, on the third Saturday of the when registration is renewed? month from April to September. A: Yes, as the owner of the car, you are When subscriptions are due, we will expected to amend the current Member- meet every Saturday morning from mid ship Year details in your log book with October to mid December; more details the current dates of registration. later in the year. The doors will be open Q: What happens if you miss a year in from 10 am to 12 noon. Our contact de- seeing us for a log book update, say for tails are shown in the listing at the front instance your vehicle is “off the road” of this magazine on page 3 under the and unused for the year? heading: Club Registration. A: A log book is issued for a consecu- David Fairbrother, after giving 17 years tive three year period. The front cover of service to the owners of historic cars, shows the replacement date in red ink. has resigned as an Authorised Person. Therefore, we still count that missing We offer him our thanks for a job well year so the log book may require re- done and will miss his helpful nature and placement sooner than you think. Log welcoming smile. books must be updated each year over As a reminder for all of us using our his- the three year period to show that you toric cars, below is a reprint of some Q & are a financial member of our club. A regarding the Club Registration’s Q: Are there to be any more three year Code of Practice:- inspections and an annual Stat. Dec. to Q: Can the vehicle be driven into the be filled out and recorded by our club? street for the purposes of moving other A: No, I think almost everyone now vehicles around without filling out the log knows this onerous aspect of the Code book? has gone. A: The answer now is yes. All vehicles Q: What happens if a journey carries on Club Registration can be moved up over midnight before the destination is to 500 metres as they are now covered reached, does the log book have show by the “extension” allowance. another entry for another day? Q: How does one count out the ninety A: The answer is yes. You have to stop days maximum usage? and fill your log book for another day as A: The answer is from the start to the a day’s journey is from midnight to mid- end of the current one year of registra- night only. I hope that’s clear. tion.
14 27 MG Car Club of South Australia April 2021 Q: What if another driver takes over log book per historic vehicle, the log MIDWEEK LUNCH RUN REPORT during a journey? book must show the current financial A: You do not have to fill in another line year has been signed off by one of our From.. Mike Greenwood. with the new driver’s signature. Previ- inspectors, your vehicle registration MARCH 2021 TO STRATHALBYN Followed by our second first timers Alan ous police notification was incorrect ac- must be current, the driver must hold a Finnie and Denise Langdon in the ZT cording to DPTI. The new log books will current driver’s licence and the vehicle n a delightful early autumn morning and rounding out the MG’s I brought leave the word “driver” out of the col- has not exceeded ninety days of usage 42 members and friends drove up O along my Birmingham Orange MG6 umn, only “signature” will be shown. over the vehicle’s registration period. to Uraidla to The Republic Café next ( very easy to find in a carpark). Q: Can anyone drive your car? As mentioned last year, this may raise door to the recently upgraded Uraidla A: Yes, provided they have a valid cur- some more questions, if so, feel free to Hotel on Greenhill Road. I did receive several phone calls apolo- rent driver’s licence. If they are the first contact me (see page 3 of this maga- gising for having more important tasks A number of the group are very much to use the car on the day, they must fill zine) and I will add them to the next arti- from Daryl & Jenny Pinch and Ian & Di regular attendees and soon the spe- in the details of the journey and sign the cle I submit to the magazine, so all Williamson who promised to do better cially set out area tables were filled. log book before commencing the jour- members are kept better informed. No next time! There were some newer members who ney. questions so far, so maybe you think had decided to see what these mid- The run itself was a nice blend of tight Q: So, what are the minimum conditions I’ve covered all bases, or you didn’t week MG Car Club SA runs were all turns hills driving and some pretty good of compliance that must be observed to bother to read the previous article? about including Rob & Carolyn Berry in roads which I am sure other countries meet the Code’s requirements? Geoff Goode a Blue MGB and also Alan Finnie and would be very envious of seeing that SA A: In summary, you must continue to be Registrar, Historic Vehicles Club Denise Langdon who had only received has kept our Covid 19 restraints at a a financial member of the club at all Registration Team their membership this week! Driving the lower level than so many overseas. times, you can only have one current ex- Neil & Joyce Williams very nice sil- The menu at the Victoria Hotel in ver MG ZT. Strathalbyn was very wide in the deci- Unfortunately we received word from sion making department and the general Ian Denny that De was unwell and were consensus seemed to be on the positive MG ADELAIDE WORKSHOPS not going to be able to make it we all side plus the staff were friendly and very hope that she will be OK. quietly attentive I thought. & A.A. Automotive (Adrian Akhurst)
There were a number of drivers and I had arranged for everyone to go up to passengers in plastic’s but, the top the High Street and also to Collectible award for MG pride on the day must go Classics however it appeared that most to Peter and Bronwyn Micklem who were intent on making sure that they brought along their recently acquired were seated by 01.00pm for lunch! MG TA which from all reports was in I will put some photos of the Gilbert’s splendid form!; followed by Graham & Motor Museum up on the website for Pat Loader in the stunning MG Y Tourer those who may be interested enough to and then others with MGA’s were Trevor call in there later on when convenient. & Sandy Dicker and Arthur Ruediger and sporting the ever reliable MGB’s All in all a very good day and it was were Bill & Kath Colclasure; Peter & wonderful to catch up with such old Janet Lorimer; Rodger & Sue Polking- friends who I am sure would have quite horne; Trevor & Helen Praite; & Brian & a collection of Kimber Run plaques on June Terry plus in MGB GT’s were Jim their walls in the garage and or shed, & Joan Hanna & Chris & Annette and for information there opposite me on 14 Nightingale Avenue Magil 5072. Tel 08 8364 4988 Kinney. In the more modern variety of table 29 was the only member who has the ubiquitous MG marque we had First attended all of them in Arthur Ruediger! timers Rob & Carolyn Berry with a lovely Well done Art! MGF (with a wonderful history to tell). 26 15 MG Car Club of South Australia April 2021 MGB COMPARATIVE PERFORMANCE From..Nick Phillips. MGB Register Co-ordinator
he table shows comparative per- be seen on the internet that have been T formance data of the MGB and “cut & paste” many times over from a other vehicles available for purchase in less than reputable source. 1962. For further comparison, a 1962 MGB The MGB only has one version, so has about the same performance figures originally I was going to list the base as the little 2021 - 1.25L, 3-cylinder Kia model of each of the above models to Piccanto, which shows how the effi- make a fair comparison with the “base ciency of cars has progressed over the model” MGB, however, I’ve made one years. exception by using the performance These days, for most MGB owners, the figures from the “Pursuit” version of the vehicle’s acceleration times are not the Falcon because the base model’s per- main source of pleasure they get from formance is simple tragic when com- driving these classic sportscars. pared to the MGB; see the figures for the base Holden EJ. There are many different reasons why MGB owners enjoy their cars; it could be Remember that while Ford and Holden the exhilarating performance of a modi- did produce “performance” versions of fied MGB on a winding road, the thera- these vehicles, in reality, the less tuned peutic distraction of spending hours pol- models were the ones that people actu- ishing chrome spoked wheels, the pose ally bought in the greatest numbers by value of being seen in a sportscar with far. Porsche also produced a 90bhp the hood down on a sunny day, or even “road-race” version of their dreadful tinkering under the dashboard or bonnet handling 356 but I’ve included the per- to rectify issues with 50-year old wiring formance figures of their base (not harnesses or leaking rocker cover gas- cheapest) model. kets. These figures have been taken from Whatever your reason for owning an contemporary magazine road tests MGB, take it out and drive it on a regular where possible, excluding the frequently basis to remind yourself how good it is reported, incorrect figures that can often and why you bought it in the first place.
16 25 Continued overleaf MG Car Club of South Australia April 2021 Next meeting to be ad- vised, I will let you know through the email mes- saging. May we go to the garage of the Vicar, Peter Cundy NA & Bar.
Cheers, BOTR-21 John Bray
More news: Mike Greenwood is keen to see more of us on club lunch runs espe- cially at Strathalbyn and the south coast museums. Ken Burke reminded us about the club’s AGM coming up and the need to book a seat. Roland Harris was reunited with his prized floral umbrella left in Joy Pearson’s care from Rich- monds, nice look Roland. New cars: A senior member of our group , just turned 80, club committee member, is said to have ordered on line a new fully electric Tesla, apparently now tired of filling up on Belair Road Torrens Park , just saying not mention- ing names at this stage. A newly restored Cooper S is underway and will be garaged near The Walk Coromandel Valley sometime soon, it will be an opportunity to enjoy that free beverage that I mentioned above but keep your head down. Good British Car what ! Emails : I have had mixed success with the block emails, sorry about the title “snipping tool” on the heading, Roland Harris was quick to respond suggesting it referred to a kind of a nasty medical device, however if I have missed you or you have changed address as John Tamke does often, please let me know. Apologies to Simon Ewart he was missed somehow.
24 17 MG Car Club of South Australia April 2021 camping out in chilly Benalla, then this is MGC NEWS for you maybe, but the motels are cosy MGC conversations with Richard Mixture, April 2021 in the town. The Wiper Blades. Arthur ‘Daley’ Rum- All tucked up cating threads, consider lubricating your merger had a deal for members which wheel nuts. Corrosion can occur over was dubious maybe but we need to give ello again, it’s Richard here. Have time and can be a pain in that part of him the benefit of the doubt in the trans- H you ever parked your precious the body that I mentioned earlier. No, action offered. His mate Jones Auto on MG and suddenly other people or things no, not corrosion of that part of your the Port Road wants to off load T Type seem take control of your life and the body but corroded nuts. wiper blades that required gentle trim- love of your life, your MG, is parked for ming to fit the width. Apparently Jones a lot longer than you desire? Then If you’re not lucking enough to have an had to purchase a job lot of 300 to se- when you have look at your logbook airconditioned garage in which to park cure the product, Arthur is willing to after quite a few weeks you realise your ‘C’, consider changing your brake move them on for his “mate” it seems at months have gone by and your MG has fluid once you take the wraps off. I a reasonable price plus GST. Price ne- not moved. It happened to me not so hope you have paid attention to Knowl- gotiable. long ago when I was trying to get a edgeable NicK and his MGB Register Magazine cover: Great to see Terry wheel off the old ‘C’ and it would not article about brake fluid – it’s hydro- Wright along to the meeting after his budge. And then there were the distrac- scopic, in other words it absorbs mois- very serious neuro surgery that has af- tions, other things needed my attention ture which is detrimental to the perform- ters pertaining to motor sport. I only met fected his eyesight. His magnificent pho- and suddenly several months went by ance of the fluid. him twice over the years and he was tography from the night at Richmonds is before I managed to get the wheel off. Fuel can go off over time and can make looking forward to getting the TC out of reflected on the magazine cover last It’s one of those things that you think starting difficult. Consider draining the storage here in Adelaide. His funeral at month. Terry, we do hope that you will (hope) that if I leave it till tomorrow the fuel tank and don’t forget draining the Lobethal was attended by members of recover after your treatment to return to wheel will popped off without any trou- carby bowls. Using fresh fuel to start our Register. your cherished hobby in motor sport ble. Well, that didn’t happen and it was the old thing will help and it’s a good Show n tell: Unfortunately it appears as photography soon. a pain in the sitting department of my idea to change the oil and filter before I have let this get out of hand, Goldy has As a result of the magnificent photo- body. been at his grandfather’s shed and graph of the Thane Martin TC making it starting, to avoid circulating old oil that Sometimes the parking of your precious can have acids suspended in it. Before pulled more than one article from the to the front cover, free beverage can be car is planned and if so, there are a few you tuck the old thing away a spray of trunk. Once around the room is good enjoyed free anytime you call into The things that you should do before you light oil down the spark plug holes to enough fella ! Walk , Coromandel Valley from its owner leave it all tucked up. Giving it a good coat the cylinder bores is not a bad Peter Cundy produced a prewar prese- I am reliably informed. clean is a good idea and include any idea. lector gearbox tunnel mud or dirt underneath. When you and gearstick out of If you are not going to put your car on cover it up make sure it is dry to avoid an Armstrong Sid- axle stands to avoid flat spotting your dley he says, despite mould growing on the hood or tonneau tyres, add a little more pressure in cover. If the brake discs are wet the the MG insignia in them, say about 15psi (about 100kpa, pads can stick and a similar thing can the casting. This was whatever that means). Covering your happen deep inside the drums as well. of great interest to car is a good idea but make sure the Fluids should be topped up and in freez- the Prewar boys , cover is clean and can breathe. Con- ing conditions (unlikely here in Ade- especially Artfur of densation under a cover is an ideal en- The ND. laide), anti-freeze should be considered vironment for mould and tin worm. because you don’t want things expand- Peter is competing at ing and braking bits such as the wind- Looking after the battery will also help Winton Historics screen washer and pipes. Another starting the old thing. Top up the fluids again this year, look- thing worth considering are your nuts. If if needed and attach a battery charger. ing for a pit crew ,22- you can remember my story about lubri- An automatic or smart charger will top 23 May 21 in the NA. Thinking of a little 18 23 MG Car Club of South Australia April 2021 up the charge in the battery but not over which occurred after the careless clown charge it. who assembled the head with (I am Prewar & T Register Report sure) the wrong size stem seals. From..John Bray Place a dish of rat food under your car,
you know the type I mean, to avoid ro- I actually enjoyed this historic car in traf- dents having a meal of your wiring. A fic today, no problem keeping up with all light spray of WD40 or similar will repel the modern cars at all.” moisture on electrical fittings and chrome work. Take your MG for a run if you can, just like Bruce, as it is much better for the That nice old Queenslander, yes you whole car rather than running the engine know, Bruce, had a few distractions in for a couple of minutes every few his life last year and his poor old ‘C’ did- weeks. n’t leave the shed for months. Well, he wrote one of those electric letters to our Remember ladies and gentlemen keep nice young Register Co-ordinator and it ‘em tuned, said, “I cleared all the cobwebs off the Rich nylon cover, then removed the cover and
washed off all the accumulated the ship was not overloaded at 49 offi- dirt. This got me thinking there As the sun sets in the west . cial attendees, totalling 24 Register ve- are lots of things that can fail if a 4 march 2021 hicles. car is not used for 12 months, lways a great pleasure to be hosted Vale: Michael Stephen Lyons AC compressor seal, Brake by John & Sue Davies at Tigress 17.05.1948- 17.02.2021 One of the A servo, EZ electric PAS, GPS Ave Hallett Cove at the onset of autumn great characters of the Prewar & T Reg- speedo the list goes on. facing into the setting sun over the ister, sadly gone after a long illness and cove.Thanks so much for another enjoy- passed away at home. I removed the plugs and pumped able night in the immaculate garage with His favourite model MG was the Y -up oil pressure, 28 psi on the sexy dim lights. Type Saloon which he had for a number starter. Replaced the plugs and Apologies with reasonable excuses of years forming a great friendship with had the usual hard to start situa- totalled 15, which was unusual for the fellow Y devotee Graham Loader. Mike tion, which is normal, but once register on such a fine night, however for attended MG CC National meetings the motor fired it ran perfectly. those who enjoy seeing their name in around Australia and was an avid travel- Good, I’ll take the car towards print they are as follows: Ken Fisher, ler. A small number of us attended his Highvale (about 25km) and Lachy Kinnear, Gordon Brice , Dave funeral where we heard, as you always check everything, only to dis- Bates, Forthy, David Kemp, Geoff & do, aspects of his working life. cover it is all working as normal. Judy Glasson, The Ghost Who Walks, We will miss this bloke with his comical The AC worked perfectly and Garry Chapman, Peter & Diane Lancas- outspoken comments at our meetings was a little cold on the return, so ter, David Liebrandt, Trevor Driver, Hugh for sure. I backed it off to winter settings. Willnot-Griffarts, John Tamke , Beryl & Wayne Spencer, long time owner of a Steve Thorpe. MG TC , recently back home from the The greatest thing I noticed was One of our number who shall henceforth UK to stay, passed away unexpectantly. the gearbox worked as normal, be known as “Headache Hugh” offered a A great friend of Ray Finch who brought for an MGB/MGC that is, no problem Craig Slist offered this photo of an MGB very lame excuse , however I will not go him to the meetings when here will be with it at all, just remember it is a 1950 that was not very well prepared for win- into it,suffice to say it’s not the first time missed not only by Ray but others in the design, not a modern BMW or Mazda ter. The roof was covered when it was that a similar utterance has been put Register who spent time with him at the gearbox. parked forward, his choice mind you. Goodwood Revival in the UK. Wayne Now I can clean up all the crap around Attendance :Good numbers were up had a history in Formula One racing and the workbench and start dismantling the just below the Convid 19 Plimsoll line, so was extremely knowledgeable in mat- head and fix the only problem I’ve had 22 19 MG Car Club of South Australia
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