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What’s InsideCurt’s Comments . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3July TCMG Meeting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5New TCMG Members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 660th Annual TCMG/ARR Conclave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7Crandall/Einhorn Hot Dawg Run . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8-9Gof West 2016 Report . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10-11June TCMG Meeting/Picnic Minutes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12-13

August 2016August 2016

Lots of events to enjoy our TCs during the summer months. Five TCs shown above were out on the recent tour between Crandall’s brunch and Einhorn’s hot dog lunch. Before that was the GoF West in Oregon where a few of our members

earned the 1000 Mile patches. Then of course there was our annual Henkel’s picnic where we could again enjoy the TCs.

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bowing out to the full size Classic Chassis occasionally

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TheMIDGET CHASSIS

August 2016

TCMG Offi cers and Chairs for 2016President Curt Sorensen . . . . . 818-991-6152 curtwlv@aol.comVice Pres. Ron Simon . . . . . . . . 818-708-2033 simon90248@yahoo.comSecretary Sandra Loe . . . . . . . . 818-790-2332 fordydelux@yahoo.comTreas/Memb Joyce Edgar . . . . . . . 619-593-8255 djedgar@pacbell.netDirector/Web/Events Steve Simmons. . . . . (see directory) mail@mgnuts.comDirector/Prog/Editor David Edgar . . . . . . . 619-593-8255 djedgar@pacbell.netEx Offi cio Gorden Bundy . . . . . 760-806-3849 gdbundy@gmail.comCo-Editor Jim Crandall . . . . . . 310 457 3967 crandallonline@yahoo.comHistorian Don McLish . . . . . . . 818-352-3741 dmclish1@hotmail.com Regalia Linda Simmons . . . . (see directory) linda@mgnuts.comSunshine Chair Bobbie Simon. . . . . . 818-708-2033 simonbobbie@yahoo.comHospitality Jan Sorensen & Bobbie Simon janwlv@aol.comRaffl e/Door Prize (open at this time)

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In July’s newsletter (Midget Chassis), I described my efforts

to determine the factory production date (i.e., “Birthdate”) for each of our MG TC cars. That search has now been completed and the results will be formally documented for possible inclusion in future newsletters and/or the annual TC Motoring Guild Directory. In the course of that pursuit, I developed a renewed interest in the history (beyond its initial manufacture) of our own 1948 MG TC. In particular, I noted that “T-Register”, the organization that provided production dates for our “TC Birthday File”, was also willing to search their fi les for any additional information that might exist on a specifi c car. To that end, I have now been organizing what little historic data I have, with the intent of sharing that data with the Historian at “T-Register”. My hope is that, by so doing, their data (if any) and my data can be merged to provide a more complete history of our car. A brief summary of my very limited data follows.• 1948 MG – TC 4694 – XPAG 5319 (Date of Manufacture - Feb. 2, 1948)

• HISTORY OF OWNERSHIPFrom ? to September 29, 2000

Owned by Robert O. Jordan Weston, ConnecticutVehicle License No. – Connecticut 573ACA

From Sept. 29, 2000 to July ?, 2007Unknown Owner – No Registration Record

From July ?, 2007 to Sept. 4, 2007Lawrence D. WolffWestlake Village, California

From Sept. 4, 2007 to PresentCurtis & Janice Sorensen – Westlake Village, CaliforniaVehicle License No. – California 6AOE409

So, in the coming days, I will submit this data to the TABC Registrar (Stewart Penfound), at T-Register, and hope for the best. One might ask why I didn’t pursue Robert Jordan (the prior owner in Connecticut) directly. Well, I did, but when I came across his death notice (and obituary) in the New York Times (dated September 22, 2002) I decided that the trail was cold!I suspect that some of our TCMG members have also attempted to learn more about the history of their cars. So, if any of you have suggestions on how to approach this problem, I would absobloodylootely appreciate receiving them! Cheers!

Curt’s Curt’s CommentsComments

BRITISH SLANG LESSONSBRITISH SLANG LESSONS by Curt *

* can you find these in this newsletter?

British English One Off = One Time Only Chat Up = Flirt

British EnglishOne Off = One Time Only

Tuesday,July 26th Our

July

Meeting

TCMG Meeting held at: Citibank Community Room2350 Honolulu Ave, Montrose

Meeting room entrance is at the rear of the bank – downstairs.

MG Through the Ages

Presented by Pete Thelander, our own MG expert. We will learn the details of the various models produced by The M.G. Car Company from its conception, onward. You would be hard pressed to fi nd a more knowledgeable person on this subject, so join us for this opportunity to learn something new about the cars we love!

8:00 PM

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Will Rogers Park TourWill Rogers Park TourWe will gather at historic Will Rogers State Park for a guided tour of the Will Rogers home, barn and grounds. Tours are on a fi rst come, fi rst served basis so plan to arrive early to ensure you get a ticket! We plan to meet in front of the house at 9:30 AM, and the fi rst tour starts at 10:00 AM. The tour is free, and parking is $11 for seniors, $12 for the Simmons. Information on lunch is forthcoming.

Saturday, August 13th

Welcome

Mike & Sharon Bailey3230 Pine Grove RoadKlamath Falls, OR 97603 Phone: 541-305-3188

vinestreetdesigns@msn.com1949 TC 8686 XPAG 9246 Red / Biscuit

to Leo, Christine, Mike & Sharonto Leo, , Christine,, Mike & Sharon

Returning TCMG Member

Mike and Sharon Bailey were TCMG members when they lived in Utah. But they moved to Oregon and in the move, they neglected to keep up their TCMG membership. We met them at the Oregon GoF West event and they wrote a check to rejoin right then. Welcome back Mike and Sharon.

Leo & Christine Rocca245 J AvenueCoronado, CA 92118 Phone: 301-401-4222 (c) 619-437-0040 (h)

ljrocca@gmail.com1949 TC 7090 XPAG 7978 Green / Tan

New TCMG MemberNew TCMG Member

TC WantedTC WantedGus Ramos is looking for an MGTC. Had one before and has a TD now but wants a TC and plans to join the TCMG with us. He lives in the LA area. He is looking for

a driver/show car, something in the 30k range. If you have any leads, please let him know. email: ramos@dslextreme.com or phone 323.854-8530

Leo writes that the TC was from Conneticut and red. Was restored in 1998 in New York and previos owner was David Binney. Leo also notes he owns a ‘58 Jaguar XK120 roadster as well as a 1954 Jaguar XK120 drophead coupe.

60th Annual TCMG/ARR Conclave

It is the time for the 60th annual gathering of the TC Motoring Guild (The South) and the Abingdon Rough Riders (The North) We are meeting at The Apple Farm located at the north side of San Luis Obispo from Thursday, October 6th, and we will be parting company Sunday, October 9th. It is signifi cantly located next door to the Motor Inn, the fi rst motor hotel in America and the site of the very fi rst Conclave.

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October 9 October 9

The Apple FarmSan Luis Obispo

Photo from 2013 Conclave at Apple Farms

TRADITIONAL BANQUET will be Saturday night. Security cameras will be strategically placed to protect the club banners. Banquet choices are three dinners:1) Farmer’s Market Pasta (vegetarian offering) $322) Seared Salmon with Rice Pilaf. $403) New York Steak with mashed potatoes $40For questions please contact:

Howard Shempp 2110 St. Elias PlaceDavis, CA 95616-6627

ROOM RATES negotiated with The Apple Farm. In the hotel itself there are:

King rooms (4 available) and Queen rooms (4 available) at $132.44 on Thursday and $222.99 on Friday & Saturday.

In the “Trellis” section (next to the parking lot) King rooms (9 available) and “Trellis” Queen rooms (13 available) are $121.12 on Thursday and $155.08 on Friday & Saturday.

To book your reservation call The Apple Farm at (800) 255-2040 and use the Abingdon Rough Riders reservation of #805816.

We will have some sightseeing drives planned for both Friday and

Saturday. Friday’s drive will take about an hour and a half, and Saturday’s will take about two and

a half hours.

Thursday and Friday nights we will have the cocktail party in the Garden room. There will be restaurants recommended for your dinner. Most are downtown but there is a pizza restaurant three blocks away for those who wish to walk.

hshempp@gmail.com530-758-9713

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NOT collecting dinner money at this time. Menu to the

right is just FYI for now.

Send no money yet

The “unintentionally triennial” hot dog party at the Einhorn residence was a huge success as usual. 38 members and guests with fi ve TCs took part, beginning at the Crandall home in Malibu for a nice brunch. After a 90-minute tour of Mulholland Highway the group was treated to gourmet Chicago hot dogs, side dishes and dessert by the Einhorns. Huge applause and thanks to those who made the event happen – the Einhorns for the main event, Crandalls for our lovely brunch start, and Simmons who planned and led our driving tour.

Crandall/Einhorn Hot Dawg Run

The crowd gathered at the Crandall home for a fi ne spread

of food. “Serve food and they will come” should be the TCMG Motto.

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In search of more food the TCMG caravan drove over to the Einhorn’s

home with one pit stop

Malcolm Buckeridge in TCGorden Bundy & June WennekampDavid & Suzie ColemanJim & Norma CrandallJoe Douglass & Eleanor ShermanLarry & Kay Einhorn (TC in garage)Gordon & Mimi Glass Mike & Sharon Goodman Garret, Anthony and Brianna Hanes in TC

Ambre Hanes in a modern

Those in attendanceCindy Henkels & daughter PamelaRichard & Sandra Loe in TCDon McLishJoel Shapiro with Mark MatsumotoSteve Simmons & nephew Connor in TCLinda Simmons and Jason in a BGTRon & Bobbie Simon Ron & Diane Spindler in TCPete & Fran ThelanderEinhorn’s daughter Jill, son, Josh and grandson

Photos by Steve Simmons, Jim Crandall and Mark Matsumoto

Yum, yum. Special dogs imported from Chicago

Larry at his genuine Chicago hot dog vendor stand

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Appetites all the way from Southern California to eat those Chicago style hot dogs and fi xings.

TC Birthdays (Build Dates)TC Birthdays (Build Dates)Per Curt’s Comments, we are listing our TC birthdays or build dates each month. These are the ones from the middle of July to the middle of August. July 13, 1948 TC 6013 Mark & Carol Beveridge July 16, 1948 TC 6073 Roger Morse & Lynn Arnold July 22, 1948 TC6126 Charley Williams Aug. 18, 1947 TC3336 Edwin Fuller Aug. 18, 1948 TC1877 Don Mclish Aug. 19. 1947 TC3353 Karen Olson Aug. 19, 1948 TC6265 David & Lucy McCanne

First Place, Car Display, TC Class: Mike BaileySecond Place, Car Display, TC Class: Roy JonesFirst Place, Funkhana, TC & Earlier: Dave Reid & Terry SchullerSecond Place, Funkhana, TC & Earlier: David Edgar & June WennekampHigh Poker Hand, Rallye: Ernie Page with co-pilot Bill Livingston

First Place, Models, Best Diorama: Larry LongSecond Place, Photos, General Interest: Joyce EdgarSecond Place, Photos, Humor / Action: Larry Long1000 Mile Club Members: Roy Jones, Richard & Sandra Loe, Ernie Page, Elizabeth Page (MG TF), Pete & Fran Thelander

GoF West 2016GoF West 2016

June 27 - July 1, 2016

Roy Jones - 2nd in TC Car DisplayMike & Sharon Bailey - 1st in TC Car Display

A line of TCs

Doesn’t Dave Reid look cute in his bonnet?

k & Sh B il 1st in TC Car Display

Congratulations to the following winners from TCMG

Thanks to all the TCMGers who helped

D&J with the Car Display, especially Dave Reid & Terry

Schuller who took all the offi cial photos.

Photos by David

& Joyce Edgar, Terry

Schueller and Fran

Thelander

Pete & Fran Thelander ready for the rallye

Above are Ernie & Elizabeth Page and Larry Long, to the right,who

co-chaired the GoF event

Mike, Sharon and Scooter in their TD waiting for the rallye

Gorden Bundy & June Wennekamp

Richard & Sandra Loe at the start of the rallye

Pete hopes this broken fan belt is just a one off thing

David Reid & Terry

Schuller in the Funkhana doing circles

David Edgar & June Wennekamp being robbed at the Funkhana

Also in attendance but not in

photos were David & Lucy

McCanne

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June 21June 21st st Meeting/Picnic MinutesMeeting/Picnic Minutes

The meeting was called to order by President, Curt

Sorensen at 8:15 PM. Curt pointed out that the “gavel box” has a memo on the bottom indicating that the box was made by Tony Henkels. Curt read a poem written by Tony’s granddaughter, Megan, about her grandfather. A large group of members were in attendance at this annual picnic at the Henkels. Guests included Gus Ramos (who has submitted a membership application), Kate (the Simmons niece from Idaho), Pamela (Tony’s daughter), and Renee and Bill Livingston (Elizabeth Page’s sister and brother-in-law from Australia). Out of town members at the picnic included Linda and Allan Chalmers, and Elizabeth Page. Special thanks were given to Cindy for hosting the evening picnic, to Jim Crandall who will be this month’s editor of the newsletter, and to Hema for hosting a very successful event last month at this shop. Curt also mentioned approximately a half dozen club cars that have birthdays in June!The minutes from the May meeting were accepted as printed in the newsletter.In the Edgars’ absence, Curt presented the Treasurer’s report. He reported that PayPal has been set up and is ready for membership renewal.There were no Regalia or Sunshine Committee reports.Historian Don McLish spoke on twin TCs. The Hospitality Committee is still looking for someone to host an upcoming meeting. Upcoming events include Movie Night

at the Simon Museum which has been moved to the August meeting,

therefore Visconsi Automotive Art will be the program for the September meeting. GoF West is June 27th until July 1st. Several TCMG members will be leaving later this week for the event in Oregon. The Edgars are already there helping with preparations. July 10th will be a Hot Dawg Party at the Einhorns’. The day will start at the Crandalls’ with everyone proceeding on a 90 minute drive along Mulholland Hwy to the Einhorns’ home. The July meeting will be Pete Thelander presenting the MG Through the Ages. A reminder to anyone planning to attend Conclave in October: please make your reservations. The meeting was adjourned at 8:40 PM so everyone could enjoy the desserts baked by Cindy. Respectfully submitted,

Sandra Loe Secretary

Three TC present plus a TD at the picnic

Lots of very nice company and good food.

Photos by Jim Crandall & Steve Simmons

Special thanks to Cindy for hosting the picnic/meeting and to all the helpers who assisted her.

Allan chats up with Cindy to see if he can get more dessert

GoF West 2017GoF West 2017

Santa Maria, CaliforniaJuly 10-14, 2017July 10-14, 2017

Save the Date for Our PartySave the Date for Our PartyOur TCMG Annual Meeting

has been set for Dec 11th at the Sportsmen’s Lodge in Studio City.

More information will come, but for now save the date. Thank you Lucy

McCanne for organizing.

Sunday Evening

December 11

Save the Date!

It has happened again that no club has stepped forward to sponsor the next GoF West. TCMG member Larry Long and Steering Committee member Mike Campbell did the 2016 in Redmond, giving credit to the help they received from California Central Coast and Southern California volunteers. They gave credit for the car display organization to the TC Motoring Guild, as all the primary workers were from our club. David and Joyce Edgar did some preplanning, but kudos to David Reid, Terry Schuller, June Wennekamp and Sandra Loe for their effi ciency in getting quality photographs very quickly as the cars entered, so there was very little waiting, and to David’s parking crew of Gorden Bundy, Richard Loe, and Roy Jones with some non-TCMG help too. They had a plot plan to work from, which sounded good on paper. Of course we didn’t count on the construction supplies being delivered including a sea going container. Talking about throwing a spanner in the works! But our crew was fl exible and the TC Motoring Guild got the job done. Thanks also to Lucy McCanne for helping with the hospitality needs in Redmond. I am so chuffed of all of you.

But now, let’s talk 2017. When it looked like there would be no 44th GoF West (2017), David Edgar stepped forward and accepted the challenge of co-chairing the event with his life partner of 45 years… Many of you have heard this and, thank you for volunteering to help (and preserve

our marriage).So First off, save the dates, and feel free to go to the GOFWEST.org website to register and get all the hotel information. On-line registration is available with payments through PayPal (no

personal PayPal account required)Now Bob’s your uncle, so please

volunteer. We need someone to take charge of the Funkhanna (planning, set up and scoring) as well as the carless funkhana and auction. We will also have 2-3 hour shifts for hospitality and to help run the events, so you can help out without spending your whole day on it.

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