THE PEN BONNET

WWW.FBCCSC.ORG

A monthly publication of the Foothills British Car Club

of South Carolina

2 President’s Message

6 Sholl’s Shenanigans

8 Techie Talk - FBCC & RTR

11 Jim Wofford Obituary

In This Issue July 14 Meeting 7pm Using Zoom!

See President’s Message. Download and Open the

Zoom App Beforehand!

Page 1

I found “THE BIGGER HAMMER”!

Story on page 6

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President’s Message

On The Cover

Peter deJong prepares for having his hand rearranged by the Brown Building Shop Supervisor, Jud Chapin swinging a mighty sledge. Read the story of Jeff Sholl’s TR6 transmission rebuild process on page 9.

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Mid-summer—it must be convertible season!!!

Looks like this Covid thing is not going to go away easily. Unfortunately, that means we still cannot have regular club meetings or open garage ses-sions. Bummer. So again, we will have a zoom club meeting again on the 14th.

Jud never fails and has been scheduling drives so we are not totally isolated. So go along and have some fun. Just follow the rules when you get out of your vehicles.

With restaurants reclosing and mandatory mask re-quirements in place we retreat to our own homes. So, what are you watching to keep busy? This month’s interactive presentation will be mine and your favorite auto visual automotive media indul-gences. We all Love Top Gear but what other TV shows, Web sites or YouTube channels do other members watch? Join us for this month’s zoom club meeting to share and view the best of what’s out there to keep our love of the automobile addictions satisfied.

One of the few events that has not been cancelled yet is the Southeast British Car Festival in Dillard Georgia September 17-20. And that is the Presi-dents overnighter. The Dillard House is already booked but there are plenty of other hotels in town. So, book now if you are interested in going.

Keep Safe

Curtis Orlowski

FBCC President

Monthly Meeting July 14: 7pm ZOOM! In preparation for this month’s meeting, please click the link below to download Zoom to your laptop, smart phone, tablet or PC that you will use to join our meeting.

Click to Download Zoom Client for Meetings

Then look for an email from FBCC GoogleGroups providing the link to join the meeting. If you want to test the process, here is the link you will use:

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/8831493566

Meeting ID: 883 149 3566

Save The Date - December 5, 2020 FBCC Christmas Party has been scheduled for December 5, 2020 City Range Steakhouse.

Links of the Month (send the editor your favorites) David Drum - Something I never thought I would see - newly manufactured Jaguar 3.8 engine blocks https://www.classicandsportscar.com/news/jaguar-has-restarted-production-its-38-xk-engine?fbclid=IwAR3_2ItrPAfAPNOP81N-8LH6UG740CV7qnTDtYuG_Y9IoXKcIfkoZ5ytXcY

MG Motor to increase investment in EVs in 2022 https://news360.com/article/529660199

Slowest Cars Ever (from Richmond Triumph Register) https://www.thethings.com/here-are-the-slowest-cars-of-all-time-and-how-much-theyre-worth-today/ Bob Moore - A Brief History of the Jaguar MarkII—The British Bank Robber’s Favourite Getaway Car https://silodrome.com/jaguar-mark-2-history/

Welcome New Members Clyde & Debbie Fowler Greenville, SC 29609

wclydefowler53@gmail.com 1974 TR6

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June Mystery Car:

A late model MGF Thanks to Curtis Orlowski

The MG F and MG TF are mid-engined, rear wheel drive roadster cars that were sold under the MG marque by three manufacturers between 1995 and 2011.

The MG F was the first new model designed as an MG since the MGB that was produced from 1962 to 1980, the marque spent the 1980s being used to denote performance models from then parent Austin Rover Group, and was briefly seen on the MG RV8, a limited edition relaunch of the MG MGB which was sold between 1993 and 1995.

The MG F was initially designed by Rover Group during the period it was owned by British Aerospace and was brought to market after the business had been sold to the German car manufacturer BMW. The BMW-owned Rover Group manufactured the model from 1995 to 2000. BMW broke up Rover Group in 2000, divesting the Rover and MG passenger car businesses to a management buy-out who formed the independent MG Rover business. MG Rover manufactured the MG F from 2000 onwards, heavily updating it to become the MG TF in 2002.

The remains of the MG Rover business were sold to Nanjing Automobile and the MG TF resumed production under the Nanjing owned MG Motor in 2007. The model, by then heavily outdated, was not a sales success and production ceased for a second and final time in 2011.

July Mystery Car?

FBCC Google Group Email Protocol By Scott McCombe

It’s been four years since the FBCC set up the FBCCemail@googlegroups.com email distribution system. It has been recognized as a successful means of communicating with other club members without an active “controller”. Rarely a day goes by without receipt of some helpful bit of information, a tech tip, or an invitation to join in a club activity – even if it is from a distance of 6 feet. However, this email system is not set up as a forum for stating controversial opinions, providing disgruntled comments, stating political concerns, or initiating a debate. We even discourage comics and jokes, since what’s funny to one person may be offensive to another.

Please follow the protocol stated in the FBCC Google Group welcome message which says “This mailing list is an email distribution group for communication regarding technical or social FBCC club-related activities. It is not a forum for community comments, political opinions, religious beliefs, moral issues, or views not related to the interests of a car club.”

The Great Race Date Now August 22 - 30

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What’s Going On At The FBCC Garage? This will be the 6th month since Jack’s Place was last used for an FBCC Open Garage session. It is no wonder that the newsletter editor has received several emails and texts asking when we will once again be able to enjoy use of this great facility.

Kirk Fisher is making even more improvements to his facility. The front parking area on Poinsett has been re-paved. In addition, work will begin shortly to add more office and

storage space between the front and back garages. Great enhancements!

Our FBCC Garage Foreman recommends that in light of the recent increasing Covid-19 numbers we should probably not have an open garage session in July as originally intended. Instead, if there is a shop certified member willing to open up Jack’s Place for specific jobs such as an oil change, brake check etc., it be done by appointment only and that there be a limit of three people in the shop including the supervisor for that day. Please wear masks and follow all other guidelines suggested by the CDC. Of course, the supervisor must first arrange the

date and time with Kirk Fisher before confirming any appointments. The list of Shop Safety Supervisors can be found in this issue of The Open Bonnet. Use of the FBCC garage facility, affectionately called Jack’s Place, can be arranged at any time as long as there is a garage supervisor willing to participate and Kirk Fisher approves the use in advance. This may be the best way to utilize the shop in light of the Pandemic.

Terry Jackson found this on Facebook: Killanne

Car Repairs

Mystery Plane? Thanks to Gerald Petter for providing "Reve Bleu"-----Blue Dream. This is the Bugatti 100P powered by two of Bugatti's straight eights designed for air speed record just before WW2. Replica crashed, killed the pilot in 2015. Lots of Google write-ups.

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FBCC Monthly Meeting Minutes June 9, 2020

Call To Order 7pm

Curtis

New

Members

Curtis Clyde & Debbie Fowler 1974 TR6

Meeting Minutes

Curtis Approved Jud May meetings

Treasurer's Report

Tom Buto Minor expenses FBCC magnetic signs, Domain Name

Correspond-

ence and

Announce-ments

Curtis Mourn the passing of member Jim Wofford age 74 May 29th

British Car Cutout contest

Hilton Head Concourse – Cancelled. FBCC scheduled to be showcase Club next year.

Check directory to make sure we have your current cars

Fatz – Event rooms closed due to capacity restrictions. Looking into alternative locations

any ideas please let the board know.

Proposed Zoom tech session at Jacks garage stock car compared to updated car.

Curtis will let club know if/when we can get it set up.

Events Scott McCombe

John Mims

Jud

On going issues with Doug Hanson regarding website and control restored to club.

Palmetto Live Steamers event May 23rd. Several members attended show. Highlight

steam locomotives, steam operated milling equipment barn full of antique cars.

Sunday drive to Hubba Huba bar-b-que. Drive down through water shed. Stop at Poin-

sett bridge. Had HS graduate stop by to get pictures of himself in our cars.

Upcoming Events

McCombe

Terry

Jackson

Curtis

Tentative – Building cars

FBCC Magnets

FBCC Christmas Party December 5th at City Range Steakhouse. Having same issues

as Fatz in the number of dinner guests in the building is limited to 50% capacity.

Great race still happening scheduled for August 30th

Dillard Southeast British Car Festival – Sept 17-20 Presidents Overnighter.

Presentation Curtis Unique Cars

50/50 Curtis No 50/50 this month

Adjourned Curtis

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It keeps me off the streets at night, Or ...

What am I fixing on my TR6 this week? By Jeff Sholl

So it all looks good on the outside but deep down there’s trouble brewing. While on a drive my slave cylinder started leaking on my shoe, at that point I knew I needed to replace some parts. I called my friend Tom Buto to request some help at Jacks garage to replace my clutch master and slave cylinder. This was all pre-virus, but I think the 6 caught something while we installed the two items. Shortly after, my throw out bearing started to whine ever so slightly and that’s the beginning of the story.

At this point I was taking short rides and being very easy on the car. I had a problem, I knew that replacing the bearing was some serious work and more than I could do by myself. Then I got lucky, I went up to take a ride with Jud and on the way up the bearing started howling. When I got the the big brown building I told Jud that I didn't think I could make it.

Jud talked me into going along and that the worst would be if I had to shift without the clutch. So off we went and there were some groans and rattling but I made it back. Now it sounded like a screaming banshee. Then fortune stepped in, Jud and Peter told me to bring it by and they would help me fix it. Two weeks later, post surgery for Jud. I had my parts in, a new clutch kit, gaskets and misc parts. We had no idea what we would find until we opened it up. The first part I could do without help. I had to remove the whole interior except for the drivers seat.

The ride to Jud’s place was up 14 North and I felt like Fred Flintstone with that big opening I could put my feet through! Got to the brown building around 1:00PM and it was off to work.

First thing is to drain the gearbox and what sludge came

out of there! Mind you I’ve only had this car for a couple of years. You may remember my gas tank project. So I’m blaming that on the previous owner.

Next, while under the car we removed the slave cylinder and the starter. We’re making very good time except for those blasted long bolts with fine threads! Thank goodness Jud had a air ratchet, still took forever. There were a total of 16 bolts holding the engine to the bell housing, it only seemed like 500! You could drop that engine and transmission unit from 100 ft. and those two parts wouldn’t separate!

Now it’s back on the garage floor and working in the confined interior on a hot humid day. Peter and I were looking rather ragged, Jud the official supervisor was content over seeing the project and keeping our spirits up and flowing… Finally the last bolt was out and we manhandled the transmission into the interior. A few more grunts and groans and the transmission was on a cart.

Oops, someone left a spirit on the cart. Now for the release bearing, the prize inside the bell-housing. From here it didn’t look awful but we knew it wasn’t spinning correctly. After getting the retaining bolt apart the bearing came out.

Do you think it needed replacement? Next up, the Clutch

(Continued on page 7)

Jack’s Place - Special Offer to Members The work bays, the lifts, or equipment located at Jack’s Place are available during the coronavirus pandemic to ONLY 2 or 3 members with the approval of Kirk Fisher of Ironhorse Lawyers Inc., as long as one “certified” member is present.

During COVID-19 pandemic, Kirk Fisher reports that, “We are open for business and the shop is available for anyone that needs it.” So thoughtful!!

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What I am fixing...

and pressure plate, we thought we’d find a mess, not so. These two parts look like new. PO decided to save on the bearing by not replacing it. I could have used the existing clutch and pressure plate but I was going new parts all the way. Only want to do this once. Anyone interested in a slightly worn clutch and pressure plate? Come see me. Time to clean up the shop and call it a day. In less than 3 and a half hours we had brought the car in and got the transmission out and ready for day two.

A good days work and the crew celebrates with a sandwich and spirits.

Day two and we are off to an early start. Well at least one of us was off and running early. Peter arrives early and cleans the transmission and readies it for upgrading the seals and gaskets.

In his rush to get the transmission rebuilt he suffered a major wound. We dug around the shop to find our medic bag and patched him up and put him back in the game.

First part to be put in this morning is the new throw out bearing. We have to press the bearing race into the throw out bearing unfortunately we didn’t have a press so “we improvised, we adapted, we over came”. My apologies to Clint Eastwood. We decided that a heavy sledge and an old truck hitch fit quite nicely and pressed the race & bearing together.

Next up we installed the clutch & pressure plate. At this point we lost our camera man as we man handled the

(Continued from page 6) transmission into place. From there it was 16 long, fine thread bolts to connect the bell housing to the engine block.

A few hours later we buttoned up the project and called it a day. The test drive proved successful and the sound of silence coming from the clutch was rewarding.

A special thanks to Jud Chapin for the use of his shop and all the encouragement. To Peter deJong for all his hard work and knowledge. I couldn’t have tackled this job on my own. Because of you two it turned out to be a fun project . Thank you both

Once I install the rest of the interior I’ll be ready for that next drive.

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Techie Car Talk #1 Thanks to Bob Moore

Following up on the conversation regarding possible TR4A gearbox issues, I thought I'd volunteer some of what I've seen in the countershaft/cluster gear situation to support conversations with the transmission shop.

The original design employed a fully populated set of needle roller bearings at both ends of the countershaft/lay shaft/cluster shaft (?) that transfers all the input from the clutch input shaft to whichever gear you select through the gears until fourth's "direct drive" top gear bypasses the role of the cluster gear. Assembling the original design required assembling each individual needle roller into the ends of the cluster gear, using sticky grease to hold them in place during assembly until all the rest of the transmission is assembled so the lay shaft can be inserted into the properly positioned cluster gear. It's a little fussy as the individual needle-rollers invariably want to fall out of their side-by-side rank with their brethren during the assembly process, but the density of the rollers side-by-side provides maximum support contact to the cluster gear (can't get closer than adjacent), and their open exposure to the lubricant within the transmission presents to best possible scenario for least individual load and best lubrication for their task. About the time the TR4A was issued, somebody decided the transmission assembly process was constrained by the need to manage all those loose needle bearings, and the Torrington folks' self-contained needle-bearing assembly could revise managing all 48 (24 each end!) needles into simply inserting two bearing-assemblies in the either end of the cluster gear and shove the lay shaft through 'em whenever the time felt right! Might have saved a couple of minutes (considering they had nicely designed fixturing in lace to manage the loose needles) but they went for it. Didn't take long for the failures to turn up in the market, and the Technical Service Bulletins followed closely thereafter. When the Torrington bearing was introduced, it offered the ability to slip/press the entire bearing assembly into the existing bore of the cluster gear. Of course that meant the individual needle-rollers would be thinner than the old-style loose needles to allow for the thickness of the housing of the bearing-assembly. The follow-up solution was to employ a caged set of needle-rollers of the old, original diameter, which could be slipped into the ends of the cluster gear intact, but would avoid having to deal with the individual loose needle-rollers of the original design. Well. not bad,.. except the open design caged needle rollers were spaced apart from one another, and even with their improved exposure to lubrication, the unit bearing loads were excessive, and they too wore down their bearing surfaces. I'm not sure the power-transfer capabilities of the later TR models would have exceeded the original loose-needle-roller design, but the (way later) aftermarket has come up with solutions to the cluster shaft bearing failure issue. The most popular is to simply duplicate the bearing style of choice, boring the bearing recess in the end(s) of the cluster gear twice as deep so twice the number of needle-bearing-assemblies (a double set) could be inserted and bear on double the contact area of the lay shaft. I bet it works, but I never encountered it while I was doing Triumph hop-ups. I like the idea of keeping the needles in line so they can't move laterally to damage the thrust washers at either end of the cluster gear, but I don't remember them trotting out of their bore to do damage that way. If yours has the cluster gear issue, I'd like to see a size-up re-bore in the cluster to 1) remove any damage done in the failure, and 2) up-size the chosen caged or captivated needle bearings to increase their load-bearing capacity. I don't know if that's an option among the solutions available in the market. Enough discussion to make you space out? I'd accept that, but you did say you were enjoying getting into the details of the hands-on ownership experience! And this is only hypothetical based on what you're experiencing. If you're not hearing a "clicking" noise, or the shift lever doesn't move forward and back in third gear with on and off throttle, this probably isn't it!

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Techie Car Talk #2: Electrical Diagnosis During the Virus Shut Down By Terry Jackson

Take away: You can get some great diagnosis done on your car during Stay-at-Home, with a very knowledgeable, patient fellow FBCC’er willing to spend the time working through things with you via email. I’m talking about one of our technical experts….Bob Moore. I pulled the speedometer from my TR250 to send it off for a rebuild and figured, while it’s out, why not dig into some other issues with the car electrical area since I had better access to the inside instrument panel (IP) wiring through the speedometer hole. Problems were wipers inop (they worked at one point after I bought the car), washer inop, and emergency flashers inop. Bob was patient and did a bit more research than I could/would and helped diagnose some interesting things. I’ll summarize all, but highlight the real interesting one (wiper motor) at the end of this note. Horns---weren’t working….needed a new horn push button and repair to a ground lead running down the steering column. Took a bit of debug to find that ground issue---longer time than it should have. But when you’re inexperienced, things can take longer…. Working great now. Washer Switch…..thanks to Bob for mentioning that he sometimes rebuilds switches. THAT got me motivated into thinking I’d look into my switch. And as a result….a simple clean up and I think I’ve got that switch now working. Washer pump/motor-DOA. I may later (low priority) take that apart and see if there is a very obvious something that I can fix. Otherwise low cost replacements are available. But I have tested the wire continuity and know the wires function as they should. And the switch should be ok as mentioned above. Just need a good pump. Then there’s the wiper motor…. It was INOP but did (occasionally) work…other than when it was raining! The IP switch must be fried as it is stuck in the ‘off’ position. Not sure I can take the switch apart to consider a repair without permanently damaging the switch. So I ordered a new (old) switch that should be in over the next week or so. Found it on eBay. Electrical wire functionality from the IP seems ok. But the wipers wouldn’t work. Did a bit of troubleshooting---all in the motor compartment---and determined the ground from the wiper motor to the gear housing (used for the ‘Park’ function) was broken. Repaired that ground wire and Voila! The wipers work!!--Oh yeah, CONSISTENTLY work! But only (1) speed. But I was very content….the original wiper motor still works, even though at one speed. Because original motors are very difficult (and costly) to find. So all good for me. But not for Bob Moore! He did more research via maintenance manuals and internet and here’s what he found: Yep….all manuals are wrong. Needed ‘tribal knowledge’, via comprehensive research, for this fix. Now the wipers even work with BOTH speeds. So pretty soon everything should be put back together and I’ll be motoring waiting for the next issue. Patient and diligent help from others (many thanks Bob Moore! for this round) are another one of the many benefits to being in this club! Terry Jackson

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Moss Motors Videos Kim and Kevin Beam posted this link in the RTR newsletter, The Spokes. There are over 150 “how to” British car repair and maintenance videos available for free viewing at the Moss Motors YouTube site.

Slowest Cars of All Time! Also taken from The Spokes, there are quite a few British cars that make this list. Click on this list.

Newsletter Sharing at its Best! This page contains articles from The Spokes, the Richmond Triumph Register (RTR) newsletter published by the editor, Mr. Glenn Larson. The Foothills British Car Club is very grateful to Glenn for sharing not only these articles, but for assisting in the creation of The Open Bonnet newsletter format which is modeled from the award winning Spokes newsletter.

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Jim Wofford, a Dear Friend of the FBCC

TR6 Shooting Brake From Glenn Larson, RTR newsletter editor

The British pride themselves in a unique turn of a phrase. How else to explain “gobsmacked” or “balls up.” One of my favorites is “shooting brake,” the British term for what we Americans consider to be station wagons. Shooting Brake is defined in Wikipedia as “a car body style which originated in the 1890s as a horse-drawn wagon used to transport shooting parties with their equipment and game.” Makes perfect sense, doesn’t it? By the 1960s, several British manufacturer, including Aston Martin and Sunbeam, produced shooting brake versions of their two seater sports cars. Triumph never officially produced a shooting brake, but that hasn’t stopped some TR6 con-versions.

See more about this car here.

Note the rear vent windows.

Technically a fastback, not a shooting brake. Looks like a GT6 lost its top.

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Generally, the FBCC garage is open at 9am on the

third Saturday of each month. If you would like to put

your car on the lift, need some help with some

mechanical issue, or just want to hang out, come and

join us. An FBCC Safety Supervisor (wearing the

orange vest) will be responsible for notifying the

general membership and identifying if a specific

activity will take place on that day, opening the shop

and closing it down, and making certain that the

proper safety procedures are followed.

The FBCC encourages its members to become

garage certified so that they may take advantage of

this wonderful facility at their own convenience.

Being garage certified will not necessitate that you be

responsible for open garage Saturdays. Guests are

always welcome to enjoy the fun, but the FBCC must

limit the garage use to member cars only.

Saturday, July 18 Bonked Again!

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Monthly Safety Supervisors 2020 Jack's Place, 617 Poinsett Highway (RT276)

Month Supervisor Phone Email

January 18, 2020 Mike Barefield 864-313-7377 mikebarefield@outlook.com

February 15, 2020 Tom Buto 864-915-0964 butot@bellsouth.net

Cancelled Mike Blair 864-354-2239 blair.chemik@gmail.com

Cancelled David Benson 864-483-2394 729wave@gmail.com

Cancelled Scott McCombe 804-519-4018 notanmg@gmail.com

Cancelled Roy Scharwachter 631-848-0377 vargars@aol.com

Cancelled Bob Moore 864-380-3114 crashcogg@aol.com

August 15, 2020 Gerald Petter 864-704-9172 gelpett@gmail.com

September 19, 2020 Eddie Saunders 864-787-8787 rses32@aol.com

October 17, 2020 Curtis Orlowski 262-684-3567 orlowcur@gmail.com

November 21, 2020 Jud Chapin 864-616-8079 jchapin3@aol.com

December 19, 2020 TBD

A Long, Long Time Ago at Jack’s Place

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CLASSIFIEDS

For Sale—1980 Triumph Spitfire—REDUCED

Painted, rebuilt and replaced from above the frame. New wiring, gauges. Seals and gaskets replaced, new brakes, new front and rear shocks, diff rebuilt, new flywheel. Pressure plate and clutch, new boot cover. Seats replaced. Asking only $6,000. Call Henry Mullaney 1-440-915-5847 Simpsonville

Classified ads and posting products or services is FREE for any paid member. Advertise most anything car related within reason. Contact an FBCC officer or the newsletter editor at notanmg@gmail.com.

For Sale—Engine Hoist & MGB Parts A Roll Bar $100.00 and 4:30:1 Welded Pumpkin for a Banjo type axle for an MG. $200.00. Contact Rodger McCafferty 719-337-5316.

For Sale—1993 Jag Rims & TR6 Spare Tire/Rim

Four stock 1993 Jag Rims with Blizzack tires with good tread. Price reduced to $100 for all 4. Also have Midget and TR6 spares & rims & a MGB 4spd tx. Joe Acampora triumphjoe@yahoo.com) 864.878.7554

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Sell Your Stuff Here It’s a great time to take inventory, reduce clutter, and make a few bucks helping others with their automotive improvement projects. Members advertise for FREE.

Wanted - Spitfire Differential I need a differential (rear end) that will fit a 1980 Triumph Spitfire. Greenville Transmission Clinic has the parts to rebuild a differential so no matter what shape it is in I really need it. If you have one either for a price or whatever I will pick it up. Thank You, Henry Mullaney

440-915-5847 (Simpsonville)

For Sale—1972 MGB - PRICE REDUCED Complete frame-off restoration in 2009 and 11,700 miles since. Mallard Green/Autumn Tan interior, Overdrive, with convertible and tonneau top. Asking $11,750.00, Don Martin donkmartin1869@gmail.com, 864-419-5178

For Sale—MGB Convertible Top & Tonneau Both of these are brand new. Just found out the MGB top is for the latter fold down top. Best quality. Super buy with matching tonneau cover $400 for the pair. New MGB rotors $25. Triumph TR6 Used top, clear windows: $85.00 Al Salvatore 864-252-5070

Wanted - 1962 Healey 3000 Speedo Gauge

Should match the style of the tach, jpg picture attached. Bob Moore crashcogg@aol.com

Wanted— TR8 or TR7v8 Kirk Fisher wants to help a friend into a V8 powered LBC Preferably a Triumph TR7v8 or TR8. Please contact him at (864) 906-1791

For Sale—MGB Parts

Garage Cleanout. I have 3 factory 14 inch Rostyle Wheels with (2013) tires in excellent condition. Also, MGB Front grill parts for both 1970-72 and 1973-74 grills. Plus a lot of other odd ball “B” parts, windscreen, bumpers, etc. No reasonable offer refused. Marty Shane alis4@charter.net 864-718-0315

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Brad Penn Oil available at discounted price to FBCC

"In order to get FBCC pricing on Penn Grade Oil, make sure you identify yourself as an FBCC member when you call Shawn"

PRODUCTS & SERVICES

Discounts to FBCC Members

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John's British Classics 864-872-2424

Discounted parts offer for FBCC Members Only.

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The Open Bonnet Published by The Foothills British Car Club

Scott McCombe, Editor Karen McCombe, Proofreader 201 Club View Drive Greenville, SC 29609 notanmg@gmail.com (804) 519-4018

The FBCC Newsletter appreciates all submitted material for publication. However, neither its editors nor the FBCC accepts responsibility for content accuracy or problems resulting from following suggestions included herein.

Articles may be submitted in person, by snail mail, or by email.

The FBBC has a strong commitment to knowing the names of its members. You may order an engraved magnetic name tag for $11 each. Send forms to the Tom Buto at butot@bellsouth.net or mail to 103 Croft St. Greenville, SC 29609. Since these do not use pins, they are suitable for casual and formal wear. Printed nametags and lanyards are available at no charge should that be your preference.

Order Your FBCC Personal Name Tag(s)

FBCC Nametag Order Form Nametags cost $11 each and are 1 1/2 inches x 3 inches

20 Characters total max per tag

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Raffle Tickets During the Monthly Meeting, you could be the next lucky 50/50 raffle winner. Tickets are $1.00 but you can receive additional FREE TICKETS when you:

1) Wear your Name Tag

2) Drive a British Car

3) Know The Open Bonnet Secret Word

Join the Foothills British Car Club It’s easy. Fill out a membership form found at

www.fbccsc.org and mail to the address below.

Members receive this monthly newsletter and

club emails through the FBCC Google Group,

advertise car stuff for free, and have access to a

well-furnished 2-bay service station garage

affectionately called “Jack’s Place”. All this for

an annual fee of $30. Mail your form to

FBCC

c/o Tom Buto, Treasurer

103 Croft Street

Greenville, SC 29609

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John Doe

1958

Austin Healey

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Calendar of Events

2020 FBCC Officers

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President Curtis Orlowski orlowcur@gmail.com 262-684-3567

Vice President Terry Jackson tjacksonjr2a@gmail.com 248-880-9573

Secretary Jeff Sholl s5rus0479@gmail.com 864-283-9548

Treasurer Tom Buto butot@bellsouth.net 864-915-0964

Board Member Scott McCombe notanmg@gmail.com 804-519-4018

Board Member Wayne Elder elde9914@yahoo.com 229-942-9551

Board Member David Drum David.drum@ncagr.gov 864-384-1836

Board Member Joe Acampora triumphjoe@yahoo.com 864-878-7554

Advisor Eddie Sauders rses32@aol.com 864-787-8787

Advisor John Sharpe americantooling@charter.net 864-934-6436

Advisor-Past President Wayne Telman wayne.telman@gmail.com 864-634-1344

Garage Foreman Tom Buto butot@bellsouth.net 864-915-0964

Communications Director Wayne Telman wayne.telman@gmail.com 864-634-1344

July ‘20

14 FBCC Mtg. @ ZOOM TUES Curtis Orlowski (orlowcur@gmail.com) 262-684-3567

Cars & Coffee @ Easley (2nd Saturday of the month) SAT https://www.facebook.com/CarsAndCoffeeEasley/

Jack’s Place (9am) SAT Dave Benson (729wave@gmail.com)

Cars & Coffee @ Michelin (4th Saturday of the Month) SAT https://www.facebook.com/CarsCoffeeUpstate/

Aug. ‘20

Cars & Coffee @ Easley (2nd Saturday of the month) SAT https://www.facebook.com/CarsAndCoffeeEasley/

11 FBCC Mtg. @ TBA??? TUES Curtis Orlowski (orlowcur@gmail.com) 262-684-3567

15 Jack’s Place Open Garage ???? SAT Gerald Petter (gelpett@gmail.com) 864-704-9172

Cars & Coffee @ Michelin (4th Saturday of the Month) SAT https://www.facebook.com/CarsCoffeeUpstate/