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CLUB OFFICERSJAY [email protected]
GERRY DIEPERINGVice [email protected]
RON PHILLIPSSecretary352.593.4168 offi [email protected]
DIANN SELKETreasurer / Newsletter Editor352.593.4168 offi [email protected]
RON PHILLIPSWebmaster352.593.4168 offi [email protected]
MAILING ADDRESSNCECC / SCMGCP.O. Box 10728Brooksville, Florida 34603
NOTE LOCATION CHANGE.....
MONTHLY MEETINGS
For the months of August and September, join us for Breakfast at 9 am on the 2nd Saturday of every month at Glen Lakes Country Club located on the west side of US 19, north of Rt 50. Be sure to let the guard at the front gate know you are with the car club so he will let you in.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Presidents Message 1
Elections 2
A GT Project 3
Upcoming Events 4
FROM THE PRESIDENT:
Volume 40 Number 1 • Founded in 1973 - February, 2012
DON’T MISS OUT ON THIS YEARS FUN......RENEW YOUR MEMBERSHIP NOW!
Form is available on our website: [email protected]
Greetings All!!
I hope that the new year has so far been kind to you and your LBC. It is my hope that many of you will take advantage of the great weather we have been having and getting your cars on the road. With that in mind, I have been searching for some dif-ferent venues where we can share our love for LBC’s with the public, but not so far from home as to make getting there an inconvenience or a huge expense. Several new (for us) shows and events have been added to the events section of the news-letter and our website, and I will add others as we go.
Kicking that idea off, I am going to be leading a Fun Run down to Odessa to visit the Suncoast Center for Fine Scale Modeling’s new facility. We will leave after Sat-urday’s Breakfast Meeting and head down to Odessa. I promise that we will spend LESS than a couple miles on RT. 19, so bring your driving gloves and a full tank of gas! Admission is free, and I am sure that we can fi nd someplace to have Lunch down there when we are through. Check out their website at http://www.fi nescale-modeling.org/Openhouse.html. Pray for the weather to hold!!!
Speaking of websites, our Webmaster Ron has been spending a lot of time on ours. If you have not yet checked it out, it’s at http://britishcarclub.net/. Like our Newslet-ter, it is a thing of beauty. If you do not yet have your picture included, get with Ron ASAP because we want to have as many members as possible shown. It is also a good place to check for events, as we will be adding them as we go, rather than waiting for the Newsletter.
And fi nally, GET THOSE LBC’S ON THE ROAD!!!!!!
Jay
CAR CLUB T-SHIRT SALE $10.00 EACHSHOW YOUR SUPPORT BY WEARING THE CAR CLUB T-SHIRT TO
MEETINGS, CAR SHOWS, FUN RUNS, AND DINNERS. SHIRTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT BREAKFAST OR CALL RON OR DIANN TO RESERVE YOURS.
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Annual Car Club ElectionsStorybyDiannSelke-PhotosbySandySanders
Our January breakfast caught us by surprise when over 60 members attended. It really shows how many of our members really care about our club. We want to thank the Glen Lakes staff for jumping right in and serving all our members in a timely manor.The meeting started with Harry announcing the nominations his committee had proposed for this years elections. After a unanoumous vote Jay Gerding was elected our new President, Gerry Diepering, Vice President, Ron Philips, Secretary and Diann Selke, Treasurer. The month of January was a quiet month for members to take a rest from the hustle bustle of the holidays. Our new President and Vice President have been working diligently looking for new activities for us to attend and scoping some possible Road Trips and Fun Runs. If you have any ideas please contact Jay with your ideas. So, get those cars spiffy so we can take advantage of the beautiful weather we have and hit the road!
We want your MGA…
Yearly membership is $37.50 North America or $52.50 International. Th e application form is available on-line at www.namgar.com or from: NAMGAR Registrar, 7522 SE 152nd Ave., Portland, OR 97236-4861
Members receive MGA! Magazine, the bimonthly magazine devoted exclusively to the enjoyment, care, and preservation of the MGA, Magnette and Variants; and an annual Get-Together in various locations in U.S.A. and Canada.
to be registered with NAMGAR!
2010-11
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Web site: GlennsMG.comE-Mail: [email protected]
Phone/Fax: (727) 521-9890Toll Free: (888) 521-9890
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Affliate Member
Vice ChairmanRichard Liddick5237 Glen Arm RoadGlen Arm, MD 21057
Editor of the DriverRobert Rushing5444 Sutherland Ave.St. Louis, MO 63109
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Affliate Member
Vice ChairmanRichard Liddick5237 Glen Arm RoadGlen Arm, MD 21057
Editor of the DriverRobert Rushing5444 Sutherland Ave.St. Louis, MO 63109
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A GT Project
Reflections from RonStoryandPhotosbyChuckVanerka
After Saturday’s mega-turnout breakfast I stopped by Diann and Ron’s place to checkout Ron’s (first time ever) paint job on his 71 MGB-GT. After nearly four years of his off again on again project, Ron is starting to see the light at the tunnel’s end. This MG hasn’t been a simple A B C disassembly, clean and reassembly project. With a conglomeration engine, transmission, body and suspension parts of various years, as well as, English and American auto-makers, this became an engineering exercise.It goes something like this: Modify car to fit Part-A, but now Part-B won’t clear Item-C, modify Item-C, but then stock Item-D interfers with Item-C. Item -C is structural, so start over, etc.,etc,. Refer to the book . . . Sorry, there is no book!
A lesser man would have pushed it behind the barn hoping it would rust away to dust and blow away or have used his creative writing skills trying to come up with an E-Bay listing in the needs minor work section. But, RPP (Ron Pursaverance Phillips) has stayed on point. The V-6 engine is running, the auto trans is shifting, the rusted out panels have been repaired and it’s now sporting shinney new red paint, and yes that’s Ron’s reflection in the door of the GT. Although the next GOF is approaching Ron is really looking forward to the next T.G.I.F. (Thank God it’s finished).
It's Time To Renew Your Membership!
LISTINGS FROM DAVE HOUSERI would like to give the members an opportunity, should they desire, to buy my Vespa/sidecar combo. Time has come to pass it along to another custodian to enjoy. It is a 1965 VBB 150cc in very nice shape. Not using it much at all and in the 6 years I have had it, I put about 120 miles on around Silverthorn. Price is $3200 or a reasonable offer. Contact me at mgs4dave@tampabay rr.com or call 352-796-0782 for details.
Also . . .A friend of mine up in Maryland has decided that the time has come to give up his car to a new custodian. It is a beautiful MKII TD, restored about 20 years ago but my friend has upgraded several items, one being a 5-speed trans. Everything works and is in excellent shape. He asked to see if anyone in FL would be interested before he puts it on eBay. If anyone interested, I will put them in touch with him.Cheers, Dave
ITEMS FOR SALE
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FEBRUARY SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH – 9AM - CLUB BREAKFAST AT GLEN LAKES - GLEN LAKES COUNTRY CLUB, 9000 GLEN LAKES BOULEVARD - GO NORTH ON US 19 PAST CORTEZ BLVD.(RT 50) GLEN LAKES IS LOCATED APPROXIMATELY 10 MINUTES NORTH OF CORTEZ ON THE LEFT SIDE (WEST). TELL THE GUARD YOU ARE WITH THE CLUB. PROCEED IN ON GLEN LAKES BOULEVARD UNTIL YOU SEE THE CLUB HOUSE. IT IS LOCATED ON A HILL ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE BOULEVARD. TURN LEFT AND PROCEED TO THE PARKING LOT ON THE RIGHT. ENTER THE CLUB ON THE LOWER LEVEL NEXT TO THE PRO SHOP. THE BREAKFAST WILL BE HELD IN THE GRILL AREA. JEANS ARE ALLOWED. PLEASE NOTE - GLEN LAKES COUNTRY CLUB DOES NOT ACCEPT CASH - CREDIT CARD ONLY. FUN RUN TO FOLLOW BREAKFAST - SEE PRESIDENTS MESSAGE ON PAGE 1 FOR DETAILS.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH – 6PM - BROOKSVILLE BEEF O’BRADY’S WEEKLY CRUISE-IN - 7601 HORSE LAKE RD., BROOKSVILLE. JUST EAST OF THE SHERIFF’S OFFICE ON CORTEZ BLVD. (TRUCK RT 50) DRIVE YOUR CLASSIC CAR AND RECEIVE 15% OFF YOUR FOOD ORDER.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++SATURDAY, FEB 18TH – HEALEYS INVADE THE VILLAGES - WEBSITE WWW.TBAHC.COM
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24TH - 26TH - 33RD ANNUAL ELVIS PRESLEY CONTINENTALS CHARITY FESTIVAL AND CAR SHOW. HELD AT THE RAMADA GATEWAY RESORT, 7470 W. IRLO BRONSON MEMORIAL HIGHWAY, KISSIMMEE FL. 34747. LOCATED 3 MILES WEST OF OLD TOWN, WEBSITE WWW.EPCONTINENTALS.COM
MARCHSUNDAY, MARCH 4TH – CITRUS COUNTY CRUISERS, 28TH MANATEE CAR & TRUCK SHOW – 1987 AND OLDER CARS & TRUCKS AT CRYSTAL CHEVROLET, 1035 S SUNCOAST BLVD., US 19, HOMOSASSA, FL (JUDGED SHOW RAIN OR SHINE) WEBSITE WWW.CITRUSCOUNTYCRUISERS.COM AFTER THE SHOW WE WILL DRIVE OUT TO PECK’S IN OZELLA FOR OUR SUNDAY NITE DINNER ABOUT 4PM.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++SATURDAY, MARCH 17 - MOUNT DORA CLASSIC CAR FESTIVAL. DOWNTOWN MOUNT DORA - FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT DAVID BERNDT AT (352) 630-9356. WEBSITE: WWW.LAKEDORACLASSIC.COM
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++MARCH 23, 24TH & 25TH - MG/GOF 46 -(MG ONLY EVENT) THE ORLANDO CLASSIC CLUB HAS FINALLY POSTED THE GOF PLANS FOR THE MARCH 23, 24, AND 25, AT THE ORLANDO/ALTAMONTE SPRINGS HILTON. GO TO WWW.CLASSICMGCLUB.COM OR GOFSOUTH.COM FOR THE REGISTRATION FORMS AND THE INFORMATION ON RESERVATIONS AT THE HILTON HOTEL, $ 99.00 PER NIGHT.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++SATURDAY, MARCH 24TH - PLANES, TRAINS & AUTOMOBILES - PLANT CITY MUNICIPAL AIRPORT
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++SATURDAY, MARCH 31ST - 28TH ALL BRITISH CAR SHOW, MEAD GARDENS, WINTER PARK, FL - (NORTH ORLANDO) - WEBSITE WWW.ALLBRITISHCARCLUB.COM (NORTH ORLANDO) THIS IS A NICE SHOW TO ATTEND. WE HAVEN’T DONE AN OVERNIGHTER LATELY SO HERE IS A SUGGESTION FOR ALL THE LBC FOLKS. LETS PLAN ON GETTING THERE FRIDAY AFTERNOON, AND STAYING AT THE HOST HOTEL THE BEST WESTERN MT. VERNON INN. WE CAN TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE SHOW’S HOSPITALITY ROOM FRIDAY EVENING, AND WE ARE IN WALKING DISTANCE TO A OLIVE GARDEN FOR DINNER. NEXT DAY WE DO THE SHOW AND COME HOME. ACTUALLY WE DID THIS SEVERAL YEARS AGO AND IT WAS FUN. SO MARK IT ON YOUR CALENDARS, YOU HAVE PLENTY OF ADVANCED NOTICE!
APRIL SATURDAY, APRIL 7TH - WHEELS ACROSS THE POND, JUPITER, FL WWW.WHEELSACROSSTHEPOND.COM
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++SATIRDAY, APRIL 14TH - 6TH ANNUAL ISLANDS FEST AT DAVIS ISLANDS PETER O. KNIGHT AIRPORT INCLUDES AN ALL - MAKE / ALL - MODEL CAR SHOW SPONSORED BY THE MUSTANG CLUB OF TAMPA BAY.
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++APRIL 23RD - 27TH - KEY WEST NAMGAR WWW.KEYWESTBRITISHCARCLUB.COM
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++APRIL 27TH - APRIL 29TH - MITTY AT ROAD ATLANTA – BRASELTON, GA “TRIUMPH VS. MG” - THE CLASSIC MOTORSPORTS MITTY WILL AGAIN HEAT UP THE FAMED ROAD ATLANTA TRACK IN 2012, AND THE GRM SPEEDFEST WILL HANDLE THE INFIELD FESTIVITIES ALL WEEKEND LONG. THERE WILL BE PLENTY TO CELEBRATE, TOO, AS TRIUMPH SPORTS CARS WILL TURN 60 YEARS OLD WHILE SPITFIRES WILL TURN 50. OUR NOT-SO-MODEST GOAL FOR OBSERVING THESE TWO OCCASIONS: MAKE THE 2012 MITTY AN EVEN BIGGER BASH THAN TRIUMPH’S GOLDEN ANNIVERSARY AT MID-OHIO IN 2002. TRIUMPHS WON’T GET ALL THE ATTENTION, HOWEVER, AS THE 2012 MITTY WILL BE A BRITISH CAR EXTRAVAGANZA HONORING ALL MARQUES FROM ACROSS THE POND. THE EVENT WILL ALSO SHINE A SPOTLIGHT ON THE SEEMINGLY ETERNAL TRIUMPH VS. MG BATTLE, AND WE’LL BE FEEDING THE FLAMES OF WAR WITH A CAR CLUB COMPETITION. THE WINNING MARQUE (THE ONE WITH THE MOST EXAMPLES AT THE EVENT) WILL RECEIVE SPECIAL RECOGNITION IN CLASSIC MOTORSPORTS MAGAZINE. PLUS, THE CLUB WITH THE MOST CARS IN THEIR CAR CORRAL WILL EARN AN EXCITING AWARD. TRIUMPH LEGEND R. W.“KAS” KASTNER WILL SERVE AS GRAND MARSHAL. THROUGH MORE THAN 50 YEARS OF RACING, KAS HAS MADE INCREDIBLE CONTRIBUTIONS TO THE BRITISH CAR COMMUNITY. WE’RE PROUD TO HONOR HIM AT THE MITTY. WE HAVE ALREADY INVITED SOME OF THE LARGEST BRITISH CAR CLUBS IN THE COUNTRY TO ATTEND THE MITTY, AND WE WANT YOUR CLUB THERE, TOO. CLICK HERE TO EMAIL ANDY REID AND SECURE A SPOT ON THE INFIELD TO ENJOY THE EVENT AMONG FRIENDS. THE EVENT WILL BE PRESENTED BY MAZDA AND FEATURE A WEEKEND FULL OF ENTERTAINMENT, BOTH ON TRACK AND AFTER HOURS AT THE MOSS PUB. THERE’S A LOT MORE INFORMATION TO COME ABOUT THIS MUST-DO EVENT, SO CHECK BACK REGULARLY FOR UPDATES.
MAY / JUNE / JULY through NovemberMAY 30TH - JUNE 3RD - BRITISH CAR WEEKJUNE 6-10, MG 2012 - NAMGBR ANNUAL CONVENTION, DILLARD, GEORGIA WEBSITE WWW.MG2012.COM OR WWW.PEACHTREEMG.COM JUNE 30TH - BRITS BY THE BAY PICNIC, PHILLIPPE PARK SAFETY HARBOR
JULY 9TH -13TH - NAMGAR GT-37 DAYTON, OH - WWW.GT37.NAMGAR.COM OCT 27TH - SAFETY HARBOR SHOWNOV 2ND - 4TH - MG JAMBOREE 18