Monthly Publication of the Chicagoland MG Club P.O. Box 455, Addison Il 60101 visit us at www.ChicagolandMGclub.com DRIVELINE November 2018 2018 Halloween Rally October 28, 2018 ~ Costume Winners ~ Steve Sparks was the winner of best male costume and Jody Simons took best female costume honors. Bill Kalafut & Jean Heasley won first place for couples’ costume as a Prince and his Royal Queen. 1 Natter ‘n’ Noggin: Come and enjoy a British tradition of "talking and drinking” on the second Tuesday of each month, starting about 7:00 p.m. at alternating locations: ODD numbered months: EVEN numbered months: Finn McCool's Irish Pub Anyway’s Pub NEW SITE! 1941 E Algonquin Road 5 E Roosevelt Road Schaumburg, IL 601732 Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181 Monthly Club Meeting: is held on the third Monday of each month (except no meeting in December). The meetings are from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at MACK’S GOLDEN PHEASANT just West of Route 83 on Route 64 (North Avenue) in Elmhurst. (come early for dinner, drinks or chat). President—Dean Hickenlooper 630-607-2690 [email protected] EDITOR’S CORNER Vice-President— Jim Compton 847-741-4934 [email protected] “Rain, rain go away…” This was Secretary / Membership the mantra at the last few driving events. Victor L’Heureux It may have dampened the roads but not 847-533-3916 (cell) our enthusiasm for the events. Members [email protected] came out in force to participate in the outdoor events despite the precipitation. Treasurer—Philip Wydra What a club! 847-639-5739 [email protected] With the coming club elections, I hope you all consider a position on the Driveline Editor—Victor L’Heureux staff or one of the many ancillary functions of the club or at least take on a role 847-533-3916 (cell) in organizing a future driving event or activity. The work is not difficult, and the [email protected] rewards are gratifying. Many past event leaders will help where needed. Classifieds—Victor L’Heureux 847-533-3916 (cell) All staff positions are open for nominations –Treasurer being the critical [email protected] position this year with Phil Wydra stepping down. Final nominations take place during the November club meeting. If you are not able to attend, please email Librarian—Bill & Deb Mennell your nomination to [email protected]. 630-393-1514 [email protected] See you on the road… Driving Events—Jamie Schafer 312-927-3155 In this month’s issue: [email protected] > Make your Choice?, page 6 Tech Coordinator > Tennessee? Where is that?, page 8 Stephen Skegg > Feature event article, page 10 630-960-4930 > Past events start on page 9 [email protected] > Upcoming events start on page 11 > YES! It is Holiday Party time, page 12 Webmaster—Barney Gaylord > Where is Barney?, page 13 630-946-3841 [email protected] Facebook Coordinator Kim Tonry 630-968-4347 [email protected] ~~ Victor L’Heureux Regalia—George Phariss 847-566-5075 The Club welcomes all MG enthusiasts to call on its gatherings. Please call any person listed [email protected] above for more information. Toolmaster—Jim Evans The Driveline is published by the Chicagoland MG Club. It is the sole property of the 630-858-8192 Chicagoland MG Club. Reprinting of its contents is allowed by members and other car clubs [email protected] with credit for original source. Please keep in mind that the technical advice and opinions offered are those of their authors and do not necessarily represent those of the club as a whole. Modifications and procedures presented may violate state or federal laws. They might not even work. The Driveline and the Chicagoland MG Club will not be liable for any consequences. Send all Driveline Newsletter contributions to Victor L’Heureux care of [email protected] Deadline for submissions is Friday after the monthly membership meeting. 2 The Steering Column The Steering Column Left Hand Drive Right Hand Drive from our President from our Vice-President I can’t believe the 2018 driving season is almost over Well it's that time of year again. Leaves changing already. Where has summer gone? I must admit to having color, cool brisk mornings and only a few driving events left. been (still am) in a bit of a funk. This whole retirement thing The best part about this time of year is DRIVING! Yes, driving isn’t quite what I expected. I keep wondering how I ever had top-down, running the rpm up high and getting the most out of time to work. I have the last few months of the driving season before the inevitable been taking on phase-2 time comes to tuck'em in for the winter. of organize my life, the garage phase. It’s Have you ever noticed how your MG seems to have a amazing how much junk little more power with the cool moist air of the fall season? I’ve collected over the Mine feels like it's got an extra 5 HP or so. If you think about it last 30 years, and how the air is denser when cold and moisture only add to that. So, much I still want to when a denser air mixture is drawn into the engine you get a keep. I’ve been bigger BANG! researching ideas for better garage Well enough about that. Moving on elections are organization. I built a coming up again and I hope I can count on your vote for prototype spray can, and reelection. I'd like to publicly thank Bill for the nomination. oil bottle holder. I plan Tim Schafer will again be my campaign manager. on making a much larger version for my garage. I'm grateful to have had the opportunity to serve you and the club this past year and looking forward to continued This has me service in the year to come with the help of your vote. So, thinking about all the remember to vote soon and vote often! Cheers other things I should build to make my garage better. Rolling work bench, put rollers on my parts washer, build a rolling cart for my ignition SEFTY FAST scope and so forth. You see the theme here? Everything needs to roll. That way I can begin to plan garage phase 3. Phase 3 is make my garage livable. More outlets, pipe in the air compressors. Yes, I have more than one. I hope by combining my compressors I’ll actually get sufficient air flow to use my ~~ Dean Hickenlooper media blast cabinet effectively. your humble servant Anyways. My garage is currently uninsulated and does not have drywall on the walls or ceiling. So in the winter it gets darn cold. I’ve got a big torpedo heater which can make up for that but it’s very noisy when it’s running and too big for the garage. So I’m constantly turning it off and on. And when I fire it back up, I have to open all the doors because of the stink for the first minute of running. I hope I can get through this phase and onto phase 3 before my wife decides we are moving to a new house (downsizing). No firm plans on that yet but we both recognize that our current house will be too big for just the two of us, once my daughter, son-in-law and granddaughter buy their new home. It’s time to nominate and elect club officers. ALL Positions are open for nominations. If you’re interested, please speak up. Well till next month. Thank you all! Safety Fast ~~ Jim Compton 3 Monthly Meeting Minutes October 15, 2018 Break/ 50:50 raffle – CMGC member Bill Kalafut was the 33 Members in attendance winner of $44. New Business CMGC President Dean Hickenlooper opened the nd meeting at 7:07 pm. Dean welcomed new Champagne Toast to the Club on its 42 Birthday and cake for member Larry Baiza to the meeting. He has a all. 1980 MGB. Nomination for Officers for next year: Staff Reports President: Dean Hickenlooper nominated by Bill Kalafut Finance – Treasurer Phil Wydra noted the club is in good Vice President: Jim Compton nominated by Phil Wydra standing and has $5,760.20 in checking and $18,244.12 in Treasurer: Phil Wydra is planning to step down. Several savings. The total is $24,608.96. people may be interested, and the club is looking for new Library – Bill Mennell – nothing new to report people to step forward and take on the job. Secretary: Victor L’Heureux was nominated by Dave Car Projects Bralich Bill Kalafut has an inventory of car parts that we have in the club so that you should call him before ordering parts from With no further business to discuss, President Dean Moss or Victoria. A good way to save money and for the club Hickenlooper closed the meeting at 8:15 pm. to earn some money. Jim Evans discussed the “Pick Apart” car in his driveway and st Respectfully submitted, this weekend Oct 20 and 21 is the last time to be able to get George Phariss, CMGC Member for parts from the car before it is going to the scrap yard. Victor L’Heureux, CMGC Secretary Phil Wydra talked about an electrical problem with his B, probably the alternator, which is new and not working. Past Events (detail summaries of these events are in this issue of Driveline issue) September 22- All Aboard Tour: Bob Dorley October 13- Car Care Safety Clinic for Seniors: Bill Kalafut 79 cars inspected.