september tour—september 12 british invasion of alderbrook ... · placement of british vehicles...
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Volume 46, Issue #9 September 2020 http://www.columbiagorgemgclub.org
British Invasion of Alderbrook Park Saturday, September 5th
British Invasion of Alderbrook Park's Show & Shine with Awards. All British Cars, Trucks, and Bikes Wel-come! All Entrants $10 per carload.
24414 NE Westerholm Rd • Brush Prairie, WA Alderbrook Park is a 63-acre park nestled in the forest
with its own private lake, pool, creek and other amenities. Alderbrook Park strives to provide guests with the highest level of hospitality while preserving the charm of the native wooded landscape.
Alderbrook Park has four covered pavilions for use, along with pedal boats, petting zoo, miniature golf, 18 acres of lawn and hiking trails, a pirate ship, along with many more amenities.
Placement of British vehicles on the Field — 8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
British Vehicle Display and Show on the grass. — 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM
Awards — 2:30 PM
All Entrants $10 per carload
No ATM onsite
CASH ONLY! Please have exact change
No Pre Registration
Pay at the Gate
General Admission $5 per person
SORRY NO PETS
No Outside Alcohol
Social Distancing Required
2020 Portland All British Field Meet Postponed to 2021
It is with great sadness that we must report that we have found it necessary to move the ABFM forward to 2021.
There will be no ABFM at PIR this year. The wind against us was just too heavy. Currently, the State has not permitted PIR to have more than 250 visitors on-site, and it is not known if they will. In any case, spectators would not be allowed. Many former participants have expressed their fear of attending due to COVID19.
We will be so ready for next year! All those who have registered, you will receive a 100% refund. This process will take some time, so please be patient. Some refunds will be back to your credit card and some by check.
The board is currently seeking an alternate location for the Labor Day weekend so we can celebrate our British cars and will let all know once and if this becomes solidi-fied.
The ABFM Board
September Tour—September 12 By Dennis Everson
Join us on September 9th for a tour on the westside of Portland. The starting point will be the Everson's house, 44647 NW Hartwick Rd, Banks, OR, at 10:00 am. Bath-room available. Coffee for early comers.
Dennis's phone number: 503-367-9884. The tour will end in Vernonia, with many interesting
ways to get home.
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Columbia Gorge MG Club
OFFICERS – 2019 President John Dutra 503-786-0851 [email protected]
Vice President Russ Sherrell 253-229-5916 [email protected]
Secretary Donna McNabb 503-936-6137 [email protected]
Treasurer Carol Wilson 503-502-7448 (cell) [email protected]
Activities Peggy Oliver 503-709-3616 [email protected] + Sue Stose & Larry Haroun
Past President John Crowley 503-964-3884 [email protected]
IMPORTANT VOLUNTEERS We want to recognize the volunteers without whom our
club would not run as smoothly as it does. Thank You! ABFM Reps Ed Mullowney 360-607-4928 cell [email protected] Ken Shelby 360-334-2413 [email protected] Regalia Sales Sue Stose 360-601-7002 [email protected] Storage Locker George Wiggins 503-704-0852 Monitor [email protected] Nametags Peggy Oliver 503-709-3616 [email protected] Membership Steffi Rollins 360-576-7973 Database [email protected] Newsletter Peggy Oliver 503-709-3616 Mailing [email protected] Mailbox Carol Wilson 503/502-7448 (cell) [email protected] Webmaster Sondra Dutra 503-786-0851 [email protected]
The MG Announcer The MG Announcer is the official publication for and pub-
lished by the Columbia Gorge MG Club. A mailed subscription is included in the club’s yearly dues. Electronic distribution (PDF by e-mail) is available—contact the editor.
Permission is hereby granted to reproduce any material pro-vided credit is given to the author and to the Columbia Gorge MG Club or the original publisher if applicable. Contents, including technical advice, are the views of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the organization. Application of this advice is at your own risk.
Wants and for sale advertising is free to members for a 3 month duration and $5 per month for non-members. Commercial advertising is $100 per year for a 1/4 page ad; $50 for a small (business card size) ad. Send ads to the editor by the publication deadline below.
Copy and advertising deadlines are the third Friday of the month preceding publication; in other words, one week after the Club meeting.
Editor: Donna McNabb — 503-936-6137 [email protected]
17658 NW Rolling Hill Ln., Beaverton, OR 97006
Membership The Columbia Gorge MG Club was formed for and is
active in the promotion and driving enjoyment of MGs. All MG enthusiasts are welcome to join and share infor-mation and fun. The Columbia Gorge MG Club is affiliat-ed with the North American MGA Register, and the North American MGB Register. Membership dues are $25 per year, $12.50 after July 1st. See the Vice President.
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President’s Message September 2020 So COVID has been around for quite awhile and we have been anxious to get together and go for a drive. Reid’s tour to Lincoln City was the perfect opportunity! When we got to Sauvie Island for the start there were over 50 cars (mostly British) waiting to get going. Reid handed out instructions for a self-guided tour and several groups gathered and left. Several CGMGC folks queued up and off we went headed west on the Oregon side, across the Longview bridge into Washington and west again to the Megler bridge into Astoria. A few more club members joined our group for lunch at Mo’s overlooking the Columbia River. Several of us continued on to Lincoln City and several headed for home. After a great dinner with Larry and Ken & Joan, we had a quiet evening at our hotel and a great drive home the next morning. Thanks, Reid, for a fun getaway on some roads we don’t get onto very often. We had another opportunity for a drive with Peggy and Donna. If you missed the first tour to Amity, this was your
chance and we had several new folks this time. It was a hot day, but no cars or passengers overheated. John Polos made it to the Wheatland ferry and found that his clutch had gone out before he crossed the river. He was fine waiting for a tow, so on we went to Amity. Had a nice rest break at the city park then several continued on with Donna leading to Beaverton and several headed for home. We stopped again at the bakery and got some goodies. On our way back, we crossed the ferry again and there was John still waiting for his tow. Marla was on her way to pick him up since it wasn’t possible for John to ride home with the tow truck. John’s phone was dead and she was unsure of how to get to him, so he used our phone and she drove up within a few minutes. Good to see some folks we haven’t seen for awhile. Thanks, Peggy and Donna, for put-ting the day together.
I’ve been helping Peggy with the sale of her MG in the past few months and it finally has a new home. Scott from the British Motor Club of Oregon in the Eugene area bought it and off it went. Scott reported to Peggy that the trip home was uneventful and he had several comments and “thumbs-up” on his acquisition. Sad to see it go after being in Jim & Peggy’s family for so many years, but glad to see it in the hands of a British car enthusiast.
Got an invitation from John & Rita to join them for a small car show for residents of a retirement facility near Clackamas Town Center. We drove the B Roadster and Drakes drove their MGA. There was a good variety of all makes and years, including another MGA, a Hillman Minx and a Rolls-Royce to round out the British contingent. The earliest car was a 1917 Ford, latest model was a 1988 Callo-way Twin Turbo Corvette. Lots of the residents had connec-tions to the cars on display, including one frisky gal who had some rather risqué memories and tried to talk John Drake into a ride in his MGA. This was politely but firmly declined so off she went on her scooter! What a hoot! We didn’t know there would be awards, but we got an honorable mention prize and a goody bag. We capped off the day with dinner at the Heritage Pub, yummy mac & cheese! Thanks, John & Rita for inviting us on this adventure!
Happy to say the fleet (as Sondra calls it) is all at home in the new shop. I had the coupe at Keith’s for several weeks in-stalling a 5-speed transmission. Part of this task was to im-prove on the Moss Motors installation instructions for this product, so we had lots of “fun” figuring several things out. Drove it home with no problems, glad to have it back in the lineup. It needs a few outings to get used to the smooth shift-ing and extra gear. Next shop project is new roll-up doors and after that a lift. Life is good!
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VIRTUAL TOOL BOX
The club has purchased several tools to be loaned to club members. We are
working on compiling the list of what is available, a few things are listed be-low. Please contact John Dutra or Ken
Shelby for what else might be available Also, if you have tools you would be
willing to loan, contact John or Ken to be included on the list.
PARTIAL TOOL LIST
¾” Drive Set – 7/8” to 2 ¼” Engine Hoist Engine Stand
Spring Compressor Carburetor reamer
Front suspension reamer for MGB Tie-rod end separator
August 15 Drive Recap By Peggy Oliver
Great day for a Membership Picnic Drive—100 de-grees. A multi-assortment "driving vehicles" of car club members.....staying in car's or 6' distancing and more, we met at the Wilsonville rest stop area /back parking lot/following back roads/twists and turns/ very little shade/ the smells of the country side * skunk * hops * watering wheat fields * breezes. On the first leg, Peggy took us from Wil-sonville - to the Wheatland Ferry -(lots of cars/hot hot hot weather/so many tents/boats and people in the water) cross-ing over then on to Amity. Stopping at the Amity Park for a break.... then over to the Blue Raeven Bakery for delicious home made goods.
Then on second leg Donna and Bob took us on more back roads to Yamhill/Carlton/Forest Grove and on to Bea-verton.
Those who joined the hot group were John Polos-MGB, Pat Snyder & Ray-Porsche Carrera, Wayne & Jen-nifer-Mini, John and Sondra-MGB, Linda & Tom -MGB, Gene Nunn-MGA (yahooo), Katie & Barry-Jaguar, and Donna & Bob -MGA, and Peggy-Miata.
Thanks everyone for coming.
President’s Message from page 3
A couple tours in the works for September and Octo-ber. Keep an eye on your newsletter and email for specifics. Peggy is working had to provide approved social distancing activities, hope to see you there!
Safety Fast!! John Dutra 503.786.0851 [email protected]
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STEVE ROLLIN 503-245-3806
10042 SW BALMER fax 503-245-4193
PORTLAND, OR 97219
www.northwestimportparts.com
All activities suspended until the metro-area COVID-19 social gatherings guidelines are relaxed, and restaurants are open for larger gatherings. Check non-club event websites for their statuses. 9/12—Tour of Westside with Dennis Everson—see page 1 10/15 —Tour NE from Washougal—see below.
Sept / Oct Activities
Tour October 15 Come enjoy a back roads run on Thursday, October 15,
meet at 10:00 am at Starbucks 291 C Street Washougal, Washington. We will leave at 10:30 am/ passing Yacolt/Amboy/Cougar/ passing the lakes/ then McClellan Over-look/down to eat at Backwoods Brewery in Carson. (plenty of outside tables).
I'll be out of town until October 1st...but appreciate an e-mail if you are going to come on the run. I have also asked the Mt. Hood Miata Club to join us. Peggy 503-709-3616.
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For Sale
MGB Hardtop.
Complete but needs some hardware reattached, and the rear window and one side window need new glass/plexi. $200.00. Call Russ Nelson at 503-459-6572.
1955 MGTF 1500
My darling Murgatroyd and I must part ways as I am moving to sunny but very warm Arizona, not the best for MG’s. Right hand drive, imported from New Zealand, me-chanically very sound and runs well. Now in need of a cos-metic, last painted in 1985 and won a concours. Engine overhaul in 2004, new tires 2010, new seals and internal rubber in 2011. Comes with a new top yet to be installed, side curtains and assorted bits, Genuine EmGee Red and leather tan upholstery. Price: $20,000. For more infor-mation ring/text Kathie Henderson 503-422-8450.
$10 a Pair. They extend your British Car convertible top about 3/4 inch, so easier to put on in the winter when cold. They snap on in less than 5 seconds. Cushioned bottom; they do not hurt your paint. Call or text John Polos, at 360-798-1291.
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Two Alternators
Both are the later, internally regulated style. They have been tested and produced proper elec-trical output.
One is a genuine Lucas. At some point it was rebuilt by Bosch (might be better than new?) --$35
Other one is a Lucas copy, but is newer. – $35
Paul 360-576-7973;
Midget 1500 engine
Engine is complete except for manifolds, carbs, fan. It was run-ning, but needs rebuild. Crank has endplay. $350.
Paul 360-576-7973,
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September 4,5,6—ABFM—MG’s—postponed to next year 11—Club Meeting cancelled 12—Classics & Coffee—cancelled 12—Tour of Westside—see page 1 18-20—SW Idaho ABFM (see https://swiabfm.idahobritishcars.org ) 25—Pub Night—cancelled 29—Clinic—cancelled
All activities suspended until the state COVID-19 social gatherings guide-lines are relaxed, and restaurants are open. Check non-club event websites for their statuses.
Events organized by club members are shown in bold. Other automotive events are listed for your information. You can attend them on your own (and perhaps write an article about your experience for the newsletter. Pictures are always
welcome). Additional information about these events can be found on the web-
site.
December No Club Meeting Christmas Party planned
October 15—Tour East from Washougal—see page 5
November 13—Club Meeting 14—Classics & Coffee 24—Pub Night 28—Clinic