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Waterloo British Car Club
November 2010
Web Page – www.wbcarclub.com
WBCC UPDATE
Don’t forget – pub nite is at Kennedy’s Pub in St. Agatha !!!!!!!!!
See you at the pub,
Wayne
COMING EVENTS
Tuesday November 9th , 2010 – Pub Nite
( Kennedy’s in St. Agatha)
Tuesday December 14th , 2010 – Pub Nite
( Kennedy’s in St. Agatha)
Internet Goodies
For the MG guys
http://ateupwithmotor.com/sports-cars-and-muscle-cars/264-mgb-and-gthistory
For the Lotus guys
http://www.elanfactory.com.au/technical_information.htm
For the Spitfire guys
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cQQXKGwqJRA&feature=player_embedded#!letter
Tech Links for all British Cars
http://www.wmbgbrit.com/techinfo_links_british_sportcar.htm
Hot Rod Week
http://www.jalopyjournal.com/forum/showthread.php?t=514771
When you think you’ve seen it all…
http://www.ktuu.com/news/ktuu-radio-flyer-car-092910,0,1784245.story
November Car Ads
http://www.bsccweb.com/Newpages/Classified/Cars1.pdf
Emergency Brake Adjustment
By Brian Watts
A quick and accurate way of adjusting the rear brakes can be done quite simply. The
traditional way is to have the car on jack stands and spin the wheel as you are
tightening the brake adjuster. This however, does not take into consideration the front
shoe (which adjusting has no effect), nor the proper vertical placement of the shoes
relative to the drum.
The best way to adjust the rear brakes is to pull the emergency brake handle up until
you hear three or four clicks. On each wheel, tighten each adjuster until good and snug.
Pulling the hand lever up three clicks sets the handle where you want it and it also
positions the front shoe so it is even with the rear one you are adjusting.
Update on Ron Cribbs
Hello Family & Friends
Ron had his follow up appointment today with the Surgeon and got the all clear. The surgeon was
very pleased with Ron's progress. A cast was taken last week for the prosthetic and he will be fitted
on Wednesday. He still has a long road ahead but is in great spirits with very little pain. Thank you
again to everyone for your support and prayers.
Cheers
Valerie
Miscellaneous Ramblings
by
Kirk Blake-Dickson
kbd@golden.net
November – and I’ve just pulled back into the driveway in my GT – home from another
day of work in Stratford. So I started driving this year in March and now nine months
later I’m still behind the wheel of my LBC as often as possible. I hope to be able to drive
it for a little while yet – but will put it away once the snow flies.
It’s been a couple of months since I last contributed to the NewsBrake and I’ve
managed to put quite a few miles on the GT in that time. No major troubles have
cropped up, and I have to say again that installing an electronic ignition has made a
huge difference in how consistent the car has run, with basically no fiddling with the
carbs all summer – nearly six-thousand miles (correct)!
In September I splurged and had Harv Van Holst put new tires on the car and had him
replace a leaky clutch slave cylinder. I had those jobs done just before heading out on
the Friday before British Car Day at Bronte Creek as Lynne and I were headed to north
of Detroit for a wedding … in the GT of course.
It was a lovely drive along old Highway 7 toward Sarnia, then a short run on the
Interstate before getting off to two lane travel once again to the wedding in Shelby
County, about half an hour north of downtown Detroit. While there, I decided to take the
advice of club member Mike Finch, and stopped at a NAPA store to grab a couple of
bottles of ‘MMO’ (Magic Mystery Oil). I had never used it before, but based on Mike’s
persuasion, I have now tried it – adding a small amount to the gas each time a fill up,
and just like he said, the car runs smoother and quieter. Chuckle if you will, but I’m sold
on it – only problem is I haven’t yet found a Canadian source for it.
The Saturday wedding went off as planned, and what a party that night, but I still
managed to convince Lynne we needed to hit the road early Sunday so I could get to
British Car Day. The clock had yet hit 7a.m. when we left the hotel and headed for
home. I was still running on the same tank of gas that I started the weekend with in
Waterloo and decided to see just how accurate my gas gauge was. We crossed the
border no trouble, hit the 402 at Sarnia, and then cut off as soon as possible for two
lane blacktop once again, passing through such notable crossroads as Adelaide,
Hickory Corner, Poplar Hill, Lobo, then north out of London to Elginfield and back on
Highway 7 headed for Stratford. I had forgotten just how few gas stations there are
between London and Stratford (2) and as I passed the last London station, decided to
press on because I knew gas was three-cents a litre cheaper in Stratford (boy is this
guy cheap!). On past a station just west of St. Marys, then about two miles later,
between St. Marys and Stratford, the gauge hit ‘E’ and the car sputtered. Now, when I
fill it up the gauge goes past the ‘F’, so I figured it would likely go past the ‘E’ before it
was out of fuel – but for the first time this year I was wrong. Now I know that when it
says empty – it is empty...almost!
Lynne had been sleeping but awoke as I rolled off the paved portion of the road onto the
shoulder and asked what was wrong. I simply stated ‘it looks like we’re out of gas.’ Her
first reaction was to send me on a walk to the nearest farmhouse to see if they had any
gas. I told her ‘not just yet’, then got out of the car, walked around to the rear and
bounced the rear of the car a couple of times. I then got back in, turned the key and the
car started, got us on to the road for 6 or 700 yards, the it died again, and I rolled off to
the shoulder again. I waited about 15 seconds, turned the key and it started. So back
onto the road … another 6 or 700 yards before it sputtered again. This time, since there
was no traffic, I put it in neutral and let it coast a far as possible, popped it into third
gear, let out the clutch and it fired up again. This procedure continued several times and
actually managed to get us more almost two miles down the road …. and that second
gas station, just on the outskirts of Stratford. We coasted in, filled up (three-cents a litre
cheaper remember!) and then it was off to Waterloo to drop Lynne off at home and I
was at British car day by Noon. A great story to tell my grandkids some day!
It is said that all good stories come to an end. Having said all that, the last time I wrote
in August, I mentioned that I was contemplating moving the GT on to someone new as
my itch for something different has been growing. Well, it is now listed on Kijiji, (as of
October 31st) and if you’re interested let me know. Those of you who have seen it, know
it’s not a show or trailer queen, and it could use some cosmetic TLC, but it is a solid car
underneath and runs strong with 50+ lbs of oil pressure at idle and 70+ at speed. I’m
open to offers.
Cheers
Kirk
Interesting Trivia
From Jack Holmes
They used to use urine to tan animal skins,
so families used to all pee
in a pot & then once a day it was taken
& sold to the tannery.......if
you had to do this to survive you were "Piss Poor"
But worse than that were the really
poor folk who couldn't even afford
to buy a pot...
they "didn't have a pot to piss in" & were the lowest
of the low
The next time you are washing your hands
and complain because the water
temperature isn't just how you like it, think
about how things used to
be. Here are some facts about the 1500s:
Most people got married in June because they
took their yearly bath in May, and they still smelled pretty good by
June.. However, since they
were starting to smell . .... . brides carried
a bouquet of flowers to
hide the body odor . Hence the custom today
of carrying a bouquet when
getting married.
Baths consisted of a big tub filled with hot
water. The man of the house
had the privilege of the nice clean water,
then all the other sons and
men, then the women and finally the children.
Last of all the babies. By
then the water was so dirty you could actually
lose someone in it.. Hence
the saying, "Don't throw the baby out with
the Bath water!"
(Getting quite an education, aren't you?)
In those old days, they cooked in the kitchen
with a big kettle that
always hung over the fire.. Every day they
lit the fire and added things
to the pot. They ate mostly vegetables and
did not get much meat. They
would eat the stew for dinner, leaving leftovers
in the pot to get cold
overnight and then start over the next day.
Sometimes stew had food in
it that had been there for quite a while.
Hence the rhyme: Peas porridge
hot, peas porridge cold, peas porridge in
the pot nine days old.
Quality
The Morgan Motor Company located in Britain doesn’t change in a
changing world. Not only is it still independent, but it also makes
each car by hand. A base model is about $44,000, with some cars
costing up to $300,000. People wait for over a year to get their exclusive hand-built cars with the shell made out of metal and much of the
vehicle made out of wood. Working on the wood interior, workers
use metal shears to individually shape a hood because each car has
to be different. Every year Morgan produces about 600 cars. The
company will celebrate its 100th anniversary in 2011. It has a long
and interesting history, and is still run by the same family: the Morgans. Founded by Henry Frederick Stanley Morgan known as “HFS”,
it was then run by his son Peter, and is now run by Charles, the son
of Peter Morgan.
FOR SALE – WANTED – SWAP
Parts For Sale – September 2010
2 right hand rocker panels for MGB if someone is in need of them.
I also have a full set of inner and outer rocker panels for a TR6, probably will
fit TR4, TR 250 as well.
These are available cheap
Call Brian 226 338 5174 or email Jacksrus@rogers.com
.
Parts For Sale – August 2010
Two 1976 Spitfires for sale for parts
Sold as is - one could be made from two
Call Moe 705-635-1051
For Sale – August 2010
1994 Miata, Red
41000 KM
Always winter stored
Seldom driven in rain, always garage kept
Alloy wheels
5-Speed manual transmission
Safety Certified, E-Tested
Asking $9500 CAD
Owned by an elderly retiree, this car is pristine and well looked after. If it were an LBC it would put many
of ours to shame!! If interested I can provide pics - email wstubgen@sympatico.ca or call Wally Stubgen
519-745-1728. Car is located in Kitchener.
For Sale – July 2010
MGTD
Early 1950 MG TD finished in two tone mist grey (white) on black
with fully restored custom black interior, black convertible top,
side screens and full tonneau cover. The car is unique in that it is
a RH drive import from Singapore having spent over 50 years on that
shore, and sports a local exotic wood dash. The original Singapore
log book goes with the car. The car has an excellent chassis with no
rust, sound body tub, great chrome, Lucas PL lights, Fog lights,
Badge bar with original Singapore AA badge, and recently new radial
tires mounted on powder coated wheels. Early TC style
instrumentation all works. Brakes and tie rod ends all recently
replaced. The original XPAG engine has a spin on oil conversion and
will have a new clutch in place for the new owner. Asking $25k US or
Cdn. 519 469 9173. or email kbcarbike@gmail.com
For Sale – July 2010
MGA
1959 MGA 1600 beautifully finished in Dove grey with original red
leather seats. Car has just finished a complete body off restoration
and received a fully rebuilt 1965 MGB 1800 engine c/w later model
overdrive transmission transplant that fully transforms the car. New
chrome, including air intakes, badges, bumpers, grill, luggage rack,
knave plates and trim rings give a brand new look to the car. New
floorboards, suspension components, tires, brakes, interior
(including trunk), ragtop, I have all receipts for car and am asking
$25k US or Cdn 519 469 9173 or email kbcarbike@gmail.com
For Sale – June 2010
FOR SALE: 1969 MGB GT
Here's your chance to buy a coveted 69 chrome bumper all weather MGB.
The result of a ground up restoration over a 12 year period, this car
has all new heritage body parts, all new interior (Carpets, door
panels, dashboard, correct 69 seats - headrests included), and 1200
miles on a completely overhauled engine (camshaft, bearings, mains,
pistons, rings, valves and guides) and carburetors. All new suspension
rubber, rebuilt lever shocks, new springs and monroe rear tube shocks
keep the car solid round the corners. Brand new 175-14 radials mounted
on powder coated, colour keyed knock off wire wheels (including the
spare) set the vehicle apart from all others. Other goodies include a
throaty Pico exhaust system, three point seat belts, new windshield,
wilmot breedon ashtray, new fuel pump, new wiper motor, correct 69
mirrors and configuration, full working instrumentation, new gas tank,
new AMCO mats, high intensity rear lamp, AM/FM/CD player, all new
chrome and grill, new wiring harness, new 12v battery, refurbished
starter and alternator, solid four speed transmission and rear end.
The car is fully sorted and is a joy to drive - if only I had time! A
tax appraisal can be provided with the vehicle. This car has over $19k
and many hundreds of hours invested but is priced to sell at well
below market value for only $12,900 cdn! - It wont last long!. Located
in Innerkip, call Ken at 519 469 9173 or email kbcarbike@gmail.com
For Sale – March 2010
1967 MG Midget (blue),engine runs,new front springs,good tires,trunk rack,tonneau
cover,recent ignition work.Car has been in storage many years.$1700.00 OBO - Fred
Allen -519-853-2449 (Acton)
For Sale – September 2009
MGB Piston and Ring Set: New set of 4 Std. Pistons c/w rings and wrist pins suitable
for MGB 1965-1971 18GB-GF Engines. These are 4 ring quality Aerolite pistons for
bore of 3.160". Paid $300.00 set. Asking $150.00. Contact Ron at 519 208 7850
For Sale – July 2009
1979 MG Midget, yellow, excellent condition, under 64,000 original km, all original parts,
new battery, drives well. Asking $11,500 certified OBO. Call (519) 880-8077.
For Sale – June 2009
1971 MGB project car
External body in great shape (White), wire knock off rims, engine rebuilt. Floors need
to be replaced( new floors included) disassembly well under way. ( also includes an
extra set of wire knock off wheels)
$2500 obo. Located in Everton near Rockwood . Call Susan at 519-856-2644
For Sale – March 2009
Brit car parts for sale including a 1971 MGB GT which is in need of TLC. Amongst the
parts are: a set of MGB spoked wheels with knock offs , a complete MG Midget engine (70’s 1275) and gearbox.
Contact Dave Hoy at Familyfoy@hotmail.com
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