Spanner
The
Celebrating 20 Years
Spring 2010
“The
All British
Car Club”
Boot’n Bonnet Executive
President
David Stock
613-476-9604
ds.scrubbers@gmail.com
Vice President
Jamie Berry
613-968-6990
jberry@kos.net
Treasurer
Linda Thomas
613-385-1947
ThomasL@Post.QueensU.Ca
Membership
Newsletter
Brian and Linda Thomas
Holliday Point
RR 1
Wolfe Island, Ontario. K0H 2Y0
613-385-1947
ThomasB@Post.QueensU.Ca
ThomasL@Post.QueensU.Ca
Ken Law
613-498-1046
bnbspanner@gmail.com
Proof reader
Barbara Law
Website
Ron Wanless
613-359-1013
ronwanless@sympatico.ca
Archives
Ila Lawton
613-353-6111
bookworm1@sympatico.ca
Autojumble
Richard Woodley
613-967-0267
rlw@magma.ca
British Car Day
Linda Thomas
613-385-1947
Referral Service
Andy Taylor
613-968-5138
ClassicCoachBuilt@sympatico.ca
Peter Young
623-548-3993
peter.y@sympatico.ca
Regalia Convenor
Meetings
The membership of the Boot’n Bonnet Car Club spans a large
geographic area. Hence, two meetings are held each month
for the convenience of members and visitors: one in the
Kingston area and one in the Quinte area.
Kingston meetings are held on the second Wednesday of each
month at Denny’s Restaurant located at Division Street and
Highway 401
Quinte meetings are held on the last Wednesday of each
month at The Winchester Arms located on Highway 2, east of
Highway 62 near Belleville.
Guests are always welcome at our meetings. We generally
gather around 6:00 PM for dinner with the meeting starting at
7:30 PM. Please call David Stock at 613-476-9604 for more
information.
See When and Where and the Red Book for specific dates
and locations.
Membership
Boot’n Bonnet Car Club membership dues are $30.00 per
year. A subscription to The Spanner is included in the annual
dues.
The Spanner
The Spanner, published four times a year, is the official
newsletter of the Boot’n Bonnet Car Club. Members are
encouraged to contribute material for publication. Submissions
may be made to bnbspanner@gmail.com in MSWord XP
(2002 or earlier) format. Photos should be in JPEG format.
Submission deadlines are:
Spring edition
31 March,
Summer edition 30 June
Fall edition
30 September, and
Winter edition
31 December
Classifieds
Members may place “For Sale” or “Wanted” ads in the
Classifieds section at no charge (text only). Classified ads will
be removed automatically after a run of three consecutive
issues, unless the editor is otherwise notified to delete or
extend the item(s). Ads should be e-mailed to
bnbspanner@gmail.com. The Boot ’n Bonnet Car Club has no
opinion on the products or services offered.
On the Cover
Vacant
Events Coordinator
Vacant
Past President
Wes Meyer
613-547-2872 or
olden@kos.net
John Cruickshank at the wheel of his Morris Minor
1000, along with his navigator Mary Lynn majestically
leading club members during the 2009 Spring Garage
Tour
Visit us on the Internet at:
www.bootnbonnet.org
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Contents
President's
Message
Club News…….5
Member News………..10
Events……………...10
The Winter Gathering
Letters to the Editor...12
Articles…………..…13
Racing………….…..20
Regalia……………..21
Upcoming Events…..22
Where and When……23
Classifieds………….25
Contributors to this issue:
David Stock
Jamie Berry
Ken Law
Brian Thomas
Marion Westenberg
Paul MacDonald
Stuart Beatty
Les Bennett
Ila Lawton
Dave Minaker
Richard Woodley
John Kinnear
Moss Motors (British Motoring
magazine)
Welcome to the spring 2010 issue of the “Spanner”. First a very
warm welcome, to our new editor, Ken Law. Ken replaces Rod who
stepped down at the beginning of the year. Many thanks Rod. Ken is
going to implement one or two changes over the next few issues of
which I am in full support. If you have any further ideas either Ken or
myself would only be to glad to hear them.
You might be aware, 2010 marks twenty years of the Boot ‘n
Bonnet car club and twenty years of events. I am fortunate to be
president in this land mark year. It also means I have been a member
for twenty years! Time indeed marches on, or should I say drives on.
I have to thank Joe Lightfoot for although I was already a member,
invited me on a “County Tour” all those years ago in his little Austin
Teapot and introduced me to some of the other members. It was to
be another year or so before my Vitesse was finally shipped and on
the road and the Boot ‘n Bonnet events really opened up. (Yes I still
have the Vitesse. In the process of a rebuild which is way over due).
I am happy to say I still know quite a few of the people I first met and
over the years have indeed met some great folks because of the club.
As the weather reminds us how nice spring can be, I find myself
pottering on a couple projects and imposing deadlines as I glance at
my new copy of the Redbook. Auto jumble is of course a must, I am
already sorting out my junk, I mean valuable spares!, and thanks to
th
Richard for his 10 Auto Jumble. Jaguar is this years marque at
British car day, (I really have to get the V12 out and shake it down).
Now I know how many Jags there are in the club so let’s have a good
showing for this, and equally the North American register for MGB will
be here in force in June, let’s make them feel welcome.
Being the idiot I am, I decided to add not only another vehicle but a
different make to my stable. This in turn, opens up a whole new world
of research and parts etc for me. Some of you already know what I
bought, but for the rest of you I will keep it as surprise. I guess you
will have to turn up to one of the many events and see what I turn up
in, I am guessing it will be Kelly’s Magnum !!!!!!
Once again the club is indebted to the folks who have stepped
forward and taken on a BBQ, a rally, Tour etc. (see the enclosed
Redbook) We are always looking for people who want to take on one
of these events and Volunteers to just help out and maybe give it a
new twist. Of course the best reward for this, is for the rest of us to
support this by turning up getting involved and of course enjoy
ourselves
Shiny side up.
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David
VP’s Message
Well here we go again.... another Spanner, a new editor. Thanks Ken and good
luck!
As indicated many times my Jag project is again in progress. More on this later. As
an added challenge, me thinks the Singer Castle Tour is organized. Did any detail
get left out???? Hopefully, the weather for this event is better than for last fall’s
Wine Tour.
Thanks to Dave Stock for organizing the Winter Gathering at the Waring House.
The evening was a blast with lots of laughs and dancing.
Hopefully, you, your British car and your family had a decent winter. Look forward to seeing you, Autojumble, and
warmer weather. All the best to you all this spring and summer.
Jamie Berry
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Editor’s
Message
In a moment of madness I called our President David
and volunteered to take on the role of editor of the
Spanner. Hopefully I will be able to perform the task to
the quality and professionalism of my predecessors. I
would like to thank Rod for his assistance in
transferring the responsibility and Stuart for his
gracious offer of continued support. Thanks to both.
Over the years, I have looked forward to reading the various Spanner articles written by Club members, as they
enjoy the challenges and rewards of restoring, maintaining, driving and racing their British cars. I hope you will
enjoy future publications as much as I have enjoyed past publications.
All leadership and coordination tasks assumed by members of the Club also rely on the involvement and
assistance of the general membership of the Club to be successful. Yes, this is where I ask for your assistance and
give you an opportunity to give back to the Boot ‘n Bonnet Car Club that we all value and enjoy. As editor of the
Spanner I will strive to provide you with a publication that you will enjoy reading. However, to do this I need input
from you in the form of articles and photos relating to the challenges and enjoyment of your car(s) as well as the
social events of the Club. If you see areas that can be improved in the Spanner or the Club in general, your
constructive input will be welcomed and hopefully acted upon.
As you read down the “masthead” of the Spanner you will notice that positions of “Event Coordinator” and “Regalia
Convenor” are vacant at this time. In addition Richard Woodley has indicated that this may be the last year that he
takes on the role of coordinating the Club’s AutoJumble, after doing it for ten years. Hopefully some of you will
consider volunteering for one of these roles and establishing a small committee (a great chance to get together for
a coffee or even a few beers) while helping the Club flourish. To this end you will find a section in this issue of the
Spanner under Club News that outlines the tasks associated with these responsibilities. I encourage you to
seriously consider taking on one of these roles for a few years. I am sure you will enjoy it.
That’s enough with the sales pitch, now it’s time to tell you about another of our projects that tended to expand
once it got started. Ever since Barbara and I moved into our house in Brockville (16 years ago) we have thought
about fitting a pocket door between our kitchen and laundry room to improve accessibility. After returning from our
trip out west in early January it was too cold to work in the garage so I decided it was a good time to fit the pocket
door. Well as most projects do, it expanded to include new cupboard doors in the laundry room, new counter tops
in the kitchen, ceramic tile backsplash, new floor in the kitchen and laundry room and of course the perquisite new
paint job. Thank goodness we got the kitchen finished by early March so I could get back to my refreshing of the
TR3.
Happy motoring,
Ken
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Club News
Treasurer’s Annual Report
by Linda Thomas
Boot 'n Bonnet All British Car Club
Statement of Revenue and Expenditures
for the year ending 31 December, 2009
with comparisons for 2008
2009
2008
Revenue
Revenue
Expenses
Membership
$
6,099
$
-
$
6,099
$
7,824
AutoJumble (net)
$
1,265
$
957
$
308
$
653
Regalia (net)
$
310
$
848
-$
538
$
520
Winter Gathering (net)
$
2,660
$
3,563
-$
903
-$
2,047
Sutton Estate Donation
$
1,000
$
-
$
1,000
$
2,439
Interest/Bank Charges (net)
$
2
$
27
-$
25
-$
26
British Car Day (net)
$
4,316
$
2,267
$
2,049
$
20
Austin Healey Meet Participation
$
1,678
$
1,134
$
544
$
-
$
8,534
$
9,383
Spanner - printing, mailing
$
3,054
$
2,979
Garage Tour
$
88
$
75
Membership Directory
$
201
$
-
Redbook
$
210
$
118
BBQ
$
-
$
276
Prizes
$
147
$
316
Misc. Flowers, cards, memorial donations
$
269
$
332
Rally
$
-
$
54
Fall Colour Tour
$
-
$
157
British Car Council - Insurance
$
396
$
384
New Members Mailings
$
132
$
257
Website
$
344
$
293
Odessa
$
50
$
63
Equipment
$
-
$
59
Total Expenditures
$
4,891
$
5,363
Net Revenue for the period
$
3,643
$
4,020
Opening Balance
$
5,519
$
1,499
Bank Balance as at 31 December, 2009
$
9,162
$
5,519
Segregated Funds balance as at 31 December, 2009
$
2,491
$
2,481
Total Assets as at 31 December, 2009
$
11,653
$
8,000
Total Revenue
Expenditures
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Opportunities to Contribute to the Club!
I have always been impressed with the quality of the events and activities that the Club sponsors. This is due to the
excellent leadership of the Club’s executive over the years and the participation of members supporting the events
in various ways. Over the years the Club has grown substantially and many of the early members of the Club have
served in leadership positions for a number of years and deserve a chance to pass the baton, if they so choose.
As indicated in the editor’s message, there are currently three positions open in the Club’s management team.
Below are descriptions of the responsibilities associated with the jobs. Please consider stepping forward and
volunteering to take on one of these open positions and help the Club continue to grow and flourish. I can ensure
that you will find it a rewarding experience with lots of support from the membership. -Ed.
REGALIA CONVENOR
by Marion Westenberg
The job of Regalia Convenor can be executed in various ways, depending on your available time, what you want to
make of it, and what you want to get out of it. It is a fun job, both for a man or a woman. You get to “play store”!
From the convenor you are succeeding you will get a few boxes of clothes, mugs, caps, and other paraphernalia
that the Club already has (so-called “old stock”).Together with a folder of old invoices, or book of financial jottings.
Nothing too serious. You look it all over, see that it is mostly stuff that has been around a while (you immediately
decide to put that “on sale”), you look around a bit at our meetings to see what our members are wearing, and ask
them what in general they would actually buy if it were on offer, and then you think of a new line, or continuation of
an old line of, say, T-shirts, and then you order it. Easy eh? This way we introduced our fleece vests, our baseball
caps, our sweatshirts, and our summer jackets. Our logo design is situated at the Villager, and other clothes or
trophy makers. It is great fun and creative to go through their catalogues, and decide with a member of their sales
staff what's going on offer at the Club.
The two previous regalia convenors had totally different ways of working at this task. You can do it quietly from
home only, like Liz, with your telephone number in the Spanner, our you can schlepp your wares to the various
meetings, and do your thing there. Both Liz and I (Marion) will be very happy to get you started on this new venture.
Our Regalia are not a fundraiser or money maker for the Club. You just have to figure in a bit of a margin for the
stuff that will eventually go ½ price. You can't guess at all the sizes and colours correctly, so there is always
something that nobody wants. I myself erred in ordering shirts with a “Henley” collar. I had seen Betsy and Fred
Pixley with a fabulous and colourful “Brits in the Park” shirt of way back with such a collar. So I ordered a bunch of
those with our Logo. Oh boy. Hardly any takers. I am sure there are still some in the collection.
When I began, I did not know many people in the Club, and being a saleslady certainly acquainted me with many.
This is the best part of the job (besides playing store itself). Let's face it, our Club exists for one reason only, and
that is to bring together people who are crazy (geeky, loopy, nuts) about British cars, engines, bucket seats, and
yes, spanners. It also brings together their spouses who prefer driving a Toyota or Honda, for that way they are
sure to get from A to B. So you think you may not have much else in common. Wrong! When you get to know
people by selling them a new T-shirt, a new world with new friends opens up! Certainly at the summer Barbecues,
where our Quinte and Kingston groups mingle, it is fun to string up some shirts or jackets from the eves trough or
balcony railing. Just make sure our President does not hog all the limelight with his jokes.
So jump to the chance of becoming Regalia Convenor. You will not be sorry!
AUTOJUMBLE COORDINATOR
1.
by Richard Woodley
Contact the City of Kingston facilities booking office at 613-548-4291, Ext. 1804 to book the facility.
The person I have been dealing with is Dave Flindall. The traditional date has been the last Sunday in
April, usually the week after the Ancaster Flea Market. This should be done as early as possible to
ensure the facility (POH sail room) is available. Dave usually emails me the contract which I print off,
sign and mail back to him. It’s important to send a copy of the contract to the Treasurer (Linda
Thomas) so she knows the cost for the budget as well as knowing how much she will have to pay.
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2.
Email or call Linda Thomas and ask her to update the flyer with the new date and any other new
information about the event. Ask her to email copies to you, the editor of the Spanner and the
webmaster so that he can put a copy on the club website. This should be done as soon as you have
the date confirmed. Having the flyer on the website is important as clubs looking for the new date will
access the website for information and inclusion in their club calendars.
3.
One of the most important features of the event is the Café which is organized by some enthusiastic
ladies of the club who send out the word and assemble a great selection of baked goods from other
club members. Persons involved with this in the past have been Anita Krebs, Marion Westenburg
and Lois Logan. NOTE: The contract with the city states that all food vendors must get permission
from the restaurant in POH but the one time I tried to arrange this, I gave up in frustration with the
hoops required so now I just go ahead and do the Café without their blessing. So far, so good.
4.
In January or early February, I email a copy of the flyer to British Auto Sport, Kim Cheveleir and
Transport Books along with an invitation for them to attend. Fred McEachern at BAS has been a
vendor since the first Autojumble in 2001. You can contact other vendors but by now, most of them
know about the event and will contact you if they are interested in attending.
5.
In March, send a short announcement to Brian Thomas and ask him to email it to the membership.
You should also request volunteers to help with set-up and tear down as well as at the door to sell
admissions.
6.
Four weeks before the event, I email a short news release to the Toronto Star and the Ottawa Citizen
who put it in their automotive coming events section. This is a free service and generates the most
publicity possible.
7.
A week before the event, I figure out how many tables I will need and, if necessary, order additional
tables from Kingston Tent and Party Rentals, 613-544-5835. POH usually has 30 tables, depending on
how many are broken at any one time so to be safe, I usually order 20 more 4x8’ tables from the rental
company. Better to have too many than run out, particularly when it’s advertised that tables are
provided. The rental company will bill Linda so you don’t have to worry about payment.
8.
On the day of the event, I arrive around 8 AM and distribute tables around the facility along with some
chairs. Usually someone from the club shows up to help. The café needs their tables set up along with
one for the door and a couple for Linda and Brian at the club table. Don’t forget to include these
tables in your final table count.
9.
The event usually starts winding up around 1:30 PM as the bulk of attendees have already come
through the doors. Vendors usually start to pack up around 2 PM and everything is usually cleared out
by 3 or 3:30 PM. Take the proceeds home, count it and do a report for Linda and the club and then
book the date for the next year.
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EVENTS COORDINATOR
The Events Coordinator provides a vital link between those hosting an Event and those attending. Club
Membership, participation rates and Member expectations have all gone up significantly in recent years and all our
Events have seen much higher attendance.
It is critical that those who volunteer their talents and resources to host a Club event receive the support that they
require to make it a success. This could include the rental of portable toilets (rural BBQ’S. British Car Day ),
donation of prizes, provision of entertainment (Winter Gathering), or anything else that may be reasonably supplied.
Likewise, the General Membership must be informed of upcoming activities in a timely fashion, so that they may
make arrangements to attend. This information will first be consolidated into the Red Book of Club Activities, and
then reminders supplied in the quarterly Spanner, with E-mails closer to the event.
The Events Coordinator will undertake generally as follows:
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• Work with Club executive to establish who will host what. Work with Club Members to convince them that having
100 people out to a Wednesday BBQ is normal. Allay their fears with promises of unlimited Club support. In other
words encourage everyone to step forward and with specific Club support put on a great event, while having
some fun.
• Take responsibility for the Red Book. Include all the details of our Club events: dates, times, maps, contact
numbers etc.. Provide additional activities that are of interest to British Motoring; to include out of town rallies and
meets, race schedules ( VARAC and ST Lac etc.) and other Club’s activities. Ensure the Red Book is printed and
proofed and out to the Members in the Spring Spanner. Currently the Membership group does the Red Book
layout and printing.
• Prior to an event, contact the Host to ensure all is going to plan and offer whatever support (materials and
manpower) is needed to make sure everything goes well. Inform the Club Membership of the soon to happen
event and advise every one of any changes.
• During all of this, call on other Executive or Members that can make decisions and help your coordination efforts.
• Follow up after an event with Thanks. Ensure the Host is happy with the outcome and hopefully not out of pocket.
Boot’n Bonnet Events
Race Events
Winter Gathering
AutoJumble
Garage Tour
July Rally
British Car Day
Fall Tour
6 Summer BBQ
Kingston Meetings (6)
Quinte Meetings (5)
VARAC
St Lac
Watkins Glen
Lime Rock
Shows
Odessa
Britannia Beach
Brits in the Park
BCD, Bronte
Jag Concours
It is important to recognize that the event coordinator is not responsible for organizing and planning an event but
rather interfacing with the person or committee responsible for planning and hosting the event to ensure plans are
in place and the event will be a success.
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Redbook Omissions/Corrections
by Linda Thomas
There are a couple of oopses in the Redbook that you have received with this edition of the Spanner.
The Kingston meeting for April should read April 14th not the 7th.
The following additions should be made to the list of Executive inside the front cover.
Vice President
Jamie Berry
613 968 6990
Jberry@kos.net
Referral Service
Andy Taylor
613 968 5138
ClassicCoachBuilt@sympatico.ca
Peter Young
613 548 3993
Peter.y@sympatico.ca
Thanks, Linda
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Paid advertising in the Spanner
Printing and mailing the Spanner costs the club approximately $3,000 per year or 40%-50% of membership fees. It
has been proposed by some of the Club executive that we look at adding paid advertising to the Spanner to help
defray some of this cost. Towards this end you will notice that this issue has a full page rear cover advertisement
for Classic Automotive Repair, owned by Club member, Steve Hayes.
If this program is successful we would include adverts on the inside of the front and rear cover and in the middle 3
pages of future issues as well as the outside rear cover. The fourth page of the middle sheet would be reserved for
the Club membership application form.
Advertising rates will be for 1 year (i.e. four issues). Once the program is established adverts would be contracted
for the calendar year to simplify setup.
Ads will be printed in black and white for the paper publication and will appear in the colours submitted in the
artwork as part of the PDF files on the Boot'n Bonnet web site.
Annual Spanner advertising rates will be as follows:
Inside Front and Rear cover (full page only)
Half page centre advert
Quarter page centre advert
Business card centre advert
$100
$60
$40
$25 (9.5cm x 5 cm)
If you want to contract a Business Advertisement into future issues of the Spanner please submit your proposed
artwork to bnbspanner@gmail.com.
If you deal with suppliers and businesses that you feel would benefit from advertising to Club members please let
them know of this opportunity.
Your Club Executive.
Help reduce Waste at the Club BBQs
You will notice in this year’s Redbook that participants are encouraged to bring their own cutlery and plates to Club
BBQs to help reduce waste. Plan ahead and remember to do this to reduce land fill. Barbara and I have been doing
this for the last couple of years and yes, you will appreciate eating off more substantial plates and reducing waste.
Ed.
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New Members
by Brian Thomas
Richard and Lori Dykins
982 Pinewood Place
Home (613) 384 -4998
1962 MGA Mk II
Home (613) 399 -5912
1965 Spitfire MkII
Kingston, Ontario
K7P 1L5
loconnor1@cogeco.ca
Allan and Sheila Prestidge
286 Niles Street
P. O. Box 456
Wellington, Ontario
K0K 3L0
SAPrestidge@Sympatico.Ca
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Member News
East End News
Les Bennett is in Australia with his wife on a 5-month academic sabbatical at the University of New South Wales,
UNSW, in Sydney, from RMC. They took in Australia Day, 26 Jan 2010, and spent much of their time taking photos
of British cars invited in for the festivities. See his pictures in the Articles Section.
Ken Feigelman & Tessa Clarke announced they have added a Jaguar sedan to their British car stable.
West End News
Paul Albanese retired from Military service the first week of February. No more rank and file in the Albanese
household, as it turns out he's just a regular guy!!!!
Sixteen people attended the Feb. 24 Quinte meeting at the Winchester Arms. The rest of them stayed home to
watch the Olympics, most notably the Canada Russia men's hockey game. It was a quiet meeting; the exciting
news was David Stock announcing his recent purchase of a 1978 Range Rover 2 door. According to Dave it is a
rare one as most of the North American sold vehicles were 4 door.
Events
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The Winter Gathering
by Ila Lawton
What better way to say goodbye to February than the annual
Boot ‘n Bonnet Winter Gathering? On Saturday, February 27th,
47 of our members gathered at the Waring House in Picton to
do just that. While people mingled over drinks, Vice-President
Jamie Berry handed out copies of a quiz based on facts
about the club and our members. There were giggles and a
few groans during dinner as we read over and tried to answer
some of the questions.
The buffet served was excellent with a nice variety of salads,
mains, and desserts. We were wonderfully looked after all
evening by the Waring House staffers Devon and Corey.
President David Stock once again labelled each table (engine
size this year) to control traffic to the buffet. Once again, those
seated at his table had to wait for their meal….
In his remarks after dinner, David mentioned that 2010 marks
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Boot ‘n Bonnet’s 20 year. He referred to the May, 1990
newsletter which listed Linda and Brian Thomas as being in
charge of membership. There was also an article by Joe
Lightfoot. Some things never change! Also noted: Ron and
Nadine Minaker hold membership number 001.
David acknowledged the many contributions over the years of
long-time members and thanked the present Executive for
their work. He also recognized all those members who
regularly help out behind the scenes at all our events.
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David announced that the Wes and Glenda Meyer Presidential Trophy would be awarded this year to Mary and
Ray Bolich. They normally make the trip up from Ohio for the Winter Gathering but were not able to attend this
year as they were snowed in. David telephoned them to give them the news. Mary was surprised and delighted
and also said that Canada could have their snow back now, please and thank you.
Throughout the evening, we
received Olympic updates on
the Curling Gold Medal game
via Kelly Stock’s cell phone. As
always, a variety of door prizes,
donated by members, were
distributed. There was also a
raffle for more prizes and a 5050 draw.
After David’s remarks, we took
to the dance floor and boogied
the night away. Music was
provided by The Reasons, an
excellent local 50's to 80's rock
n' roll band. All in all, it was a
thoroughly enjoyable evening.
Thanks go to David and Kelly
Stock for organizing it.
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Letters to the Editor
A down east Car Show - Greetings Boot'n Bonnet Car Club & Fellow British Car Enthusiasts!
I wanted to let you know about our show The British Motoring Festival, July 23-25, 2010 in Windsor, Nova Scotia.
Just in case any of your members are planning a vacation or road trip this summer
Ref. the show website http://www.britishmotoringfestival.com
Cheers,
Troy Kirkby, Organizer
info@britishmotoringfestival.com
Need Your Steering Wheel Repaired?
Doug Lepak "The Steering Wheel Guy" sent this in to Stuart to inform the Club of his services. As the name
implies, he Repairs, Refinishes and Customizes steering wheels with 20 years experience.
I work on any Plastic, Hard Rubber, Bakelite and even real wood wheels which means pretty much any steering
wheel from the 1980's and earlier. The method I use to repair wheels is different from any of the other shops out
there. I believe it is a superior technique that will stand the test of time.
I first clean the wheel to remove any dirt, silicone, grease ... etc, then after roughing up the surface of the wheel, I
fill any damage or cracks with resin. Once the resin sets I sand the surface smooth and wrap the wheel with
random weave carbon fibre cloth and a couple more of coats of resin. After sanding the resin smooth the wheel is
ready for paint. I use water based acrylic colors and an Acrylic Urethane clear coat to protect the color coat. Wheels
can be painted any color/colors plus custom touches like metal bands, pin stripes, fades, flame jobs, marbling,
pearls, candied colors and pretty much anything you can think of is possible.
Your club members are free to e-mail or call me with any questions they may have about my services. I'll respond
to e-mails with pictures of steering wheels as they are going through the process plus specific information that
relates to the individuals needs.
Doug Lepak - “The Steering Wheel Guy”, Phone: 780-450-1397,
e-mail: stwheels@shaw.ca
Please be advised the Club has no experience or relationship with “The Steering Wheel Guy” and has no opinion
on the product or services being offered.
A Collector from the Netherlands
Dear fellow car enthusiasts, - My name is Marc Veenhuis, and I love nice cars as long as I can remember. I started
collecting car emblems & nameplates a couple of years ago, a hobby that is very interesting to me.
Due to 6 cerebral infarctions (strokes), I have been in and out hospitals, walking is quite difficult and painful, I
cannot use my left arm, hand and leg but I keep trying to use them again step by step by 3 times a week
physiotherapy. In my spare time I collect car emblems.
Maybe you have got old or slightly damaged or spare emblems you cannot use anymore. I really would love to
receive them for my collection, I will appreciate that very much, may be we can swap.
With kind regards and respect,
Marc Veenhuis
Boomgaard 10
7021 KZ Velswijk - Zelhem
The Netherlands
e-mail: carnut8@hetnet.nl
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Articles
Upgrades for the MGB, (part II)
By John Kinnear
In the last issue I offered some ideas for improvement in the handling department for the MGB. This time around I’ll
delve into the engine. The ‘B’ engine in standard tune is quite reliable and under stressed and can be tuned for
considerably more power and reliability with some extra effort during a rebuild. The results can enable the MGB to
cruise with the modern traffic.
The rebuild starts with the bare block, with crank, rods & pistons removed. After a thorough inspection of the crank I
would suggest that it, along with the flywheel and damper pulley and even the clutch be sent out for dynamic
balancing of each individual component. While this is being accomplished, the rods and pistons should be ‘weight
matched’, so that none weigh more than the lightest one of the set. This certainly adds some cost to a rebuild but
will ensure that the engine will run much smoother and should last longer. The block should be cleaned out very
thoroughly before starting the assembly. The usual practice is to send a block to an automotive machine shop for a
visit to ‘the tank’ to clean it out. My current engine had experienced this treatment but during a subsequent rebuild,
while being assisted by my good friend Ron Rogers, he cast doubts on this process and insisted that I remove all of
the pressed- in plugs at the ends of the oil galleries. This I did and then inserted a rifle brush. To my amazement it
came out clogged with a tar-like substance. I then poured in varsol and used the rifle brush rather vigorously. The
holes were than drilled and tapped for Allen socket pipe plugs. About a dozen of 3 different sizes are required. Next
came a trip to the car wash where I blasted hot water and soap into every orifice and chamber in so doing I flushed
out a lot of scale from the cooling passages. I finished by blowing out all the passageways with an air gun and
spraying in WD 40 before installing the pipe plugs. The result has been an engine that has always been very clean.
I use a racing grade synthetic oil and even after a season of racing, there is very little change in the colour of the
oil.
If new pistons are going to be required or if you want some extra torque, a good move at this point is to spring for
oversized pistons. Some people go so far as +.100” oversize but that may be pushing it as the cylinder walls
become rather thin. However, +.040” is quite safe and I currently use +.060. This results in some extra
displacement and a slight increase compression ratio. The MG engine seems to respond well to these changes.
The stock cam is not that bad for a road car but more aggressive profiles are available, priced in the $300.00 range.
If the original is used it should be carefully checked to be sure that none of the lobes have not been worn down. If
they have, it can be sent to a shop such is Canada Chrome & Crank in Toronto, who can regrind it to either the
original profile or to a more aggressive one for about $150.00.
Moving upwards we come to the cylinder head. There are many possibilities here. Race engines see fairly radical
reshaping and polishing of the combustion chambers and lots of work on the intake and exhaust ports. This goes
along with larger valves and maybe even modern roller rockers if the rules permit. I was informed that small block
Chev valves were the right size for the job. We obtained a set and Ron cut the stems to shorten them and regrooved the stems for the collets. I would suggest that for road work the stock size valves are fine. Regardless of
what size valves are used, it is wise to press in a set of modern hardened valve seats which will pretty well
eliminate the valve seat recession that occurs with un-leaded fuels. Even if you are not looking for a race prepared
cyl. head, some work on the rough castings that came from the factory with a die-grinder is likely worth while.
Cleaning up the combustion chambers should alleviate pre-ignition and cleaning out the ports will help gas flow.
The standard valve seals did not impress us so we turned down the valve guides to accept modern Teflon valve
seals that were intended for Chevy stockcar engines. They have stood up very well and are a good reliability
upgrade.
With the re-build complete you should consider ways to protect your investment. The oil cooler and associated lines
should be flushed out with varsol followed by high pressure air. If there are any doubts, replacement is well
worthwhile. The stock radiator is probably marginal. An upgraded engine, which produces more heat or pushing the
car hard in hot weather, will challenge the stock rad and over-heating results. My original MGB, a GT was fine in
cooler weather but would overheat on hot days or after a few laps around Shannonville. I was advised that for the
race car, I should take the rad to a shop and have a modern core installed. Much has been learned about heat
transfer in the last 40 years. The shop did this for a reasonable cost, soldering the new core to the original header
tanks. The result is a rad that keeps things cool, even in a race on a hot summer’s day. If you are having cooling
problems with any older car, this may be your solution.
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Lubrication is naturally very important. In the last issue of the Spanner, Eric Brunner wrote in detail on this subject.
Unfortunately, the oil companies appear to have forgotten about our older cars. Most of their product goes to the
modern vehicles. Eric gives some alternatives to the main stream oils that should help keep friction at bay in our
older cars.
Continuing the search for reliability, one should consider converting the distributor to the excellent Pertronix
electronic ignition pickup. This can be installed right inside the distributor in place of the original points. Once setup,
it is pretty well maintenance free. I have tried 3 different sparkplugs, Bosch Super and Champion but keep coming
back to the NGK V groove plugs that were recommended to me by Mike McLaughin years ago. In his excellent
book on MG tuning, Peter Burgess also recommends them. Mike also pointed out at that time that the modern fine
wire or platinum plugs were likely of no advantage as they are intended for modern high energy ignition systems.
I have mentioned some of the modifications that are used for race engines to give the reader some idea of the
range of possibilities for the MG engine. These ideas can be used on many other engines as well. Of course a
great road engine can be built for much less effort and dollars than a race engine. The objective for the road engine
is logically, some increase in performance along with improved reliability. The end result can be a great driver that
looses little of its original character.
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TR8 Contest Car-The Speed Machine
by Paul MacDonald
As part of my search to find all the TR8 coupes ever made it was inevitable that I would come across a car that had
my name on it.
In December 2000 the original owner of a TR8 coupe, TCN160003 posted an email on an internet forum asking
questions about his car. He was interested in finding out any information he could about TR8s.
One thing lead to another and the next September on my way to the Bronte
British Car show, just outside Toronto, I stopped by his house to see the car.
It had been stored in his garage since 1989 and amazingly he was the
original owner. The car was in pretty good shape with a little surface rust in a
few spots and a lot of dark undercoating covering just about everything. It
had original paint and seemingly original everything else. He had won the
car in a photography contest in 1980 with a picture that he had taken of his
daughter playing a flute. He said that when she turned 16 in around 1989
and was looking for a car to drive, he decided that a V8 sports car was a
recipe for problems and stopped driving the car.
Here is a picture of
the car ‘as found’
His intention was to
restore the car and
give
it
to
his
daughter…someday.
I told him that if he
ever wanted to sell
the car to give me a
call.
I checked with him
again in 2004 and
was told that the car
was in the shop being
brought back to life.
Fast forward to November 2006, I got a call from him asking if I was still interested in his car, to which I replied
unfortunately, YES! as I really didn’t need another TR8. He had gotten the car back on the road after spending a
small fortune replacing the gas tank and various other repairs. His daughter had driven the car all that summer and
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loved it, however there was no place to store the car now (it wasn’t going back in his garage/woodworking shop)
and was sitting outside at his cottage.
A deal was stuck and I headed out to pick up the car just north of Toronto, near Barrie Ontario. I had a tow bar and
set of lights and had towed a couple of TR8s before using this method.
We got the car hooked up, driveshaft disconnected and got copies of lots of contest paperwork and headed for
home. It seemed like the operation was going too good, it started to snow just as we left Barrie (which is in ski
country). After a tense 300 mile drive we arrived home with my newest addition to the ‘fleet’. At the time I had two
convertible TR8s and an automatic pre-production TR8 coupe (that I promised to sell to make room for the latest
addition).
The car has been given the once over and sprinkled with large
bills since it arrived. The paint was stripped back to bare
metal, the few rust spots that it had were cut out and it was
given a new white paint job.
Many hours were spent removing the undercoating from the
engine compartment, but it is amazing how this stuff preserves
the paint underneath.
The interior was refreshed with new red carpet and repairs to the
driver’s seat back. The interior is one of the best originals that I
have seen, showing very little fading which is so common for the
red check.
Recently the car has been given many new parts, mostly the
standard ones that need replacing on these cars like air control
knobs, signal light switches, cowl steering bushing, new
transmission bushings, you get the picture. As well, there have
been some additions which while not stock, can be easily removed
to bring the car back to original condition. These include new 14
inch Panasports, K&N cone filters, a new CD player with upgraded
speakers, one of my ‘white gauge kits’, and a stainless exhaust
system with new ceramic coated TSI exhaust headers. I also have
an electric window and door lock kit ready to install.
The car originally came with the standard TR8 decals as well as
the Canadian decal package which was applied to many Canadian
TR7s and TR8s. These decals consisted of silver and yellow
stripes along the sides at the tops of the front fender to the rear fenders and wrapping around the rear clearance
light down the rear quarter panel. It also had the TR8 only matching stripes along the rocker panels. I have not
replaced the decals on the car, as I like the clean look that it now has.
The contest was run in 1980 by ILFORD, a company that made high end photography equipment and sold black
and white photo paper. The press clipping released in January 1981 and read
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WHAT IS BLACK AND WHITE AND ROARS ALL OVER TOWN? The Speed Machines driven by their winners!
There were actually two grand prizes in the contest, the car that
I have and another which was won by a person in Vancouver.
Another identical car was used by ILFORD for promotional
work. I believe this car was on loan from BL. The two other cars
involved were TCN150169 which many will recognize as a
former Toronto area race car and TCN150194 now owned by
Brian Munro in British Columbia and currently painted black.
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NRMA Motorfest, Sydney,
Australia, Jan. 26, 2010
by Les Bennett (our man down
under)
As part of the annual festivities in Sydney for this past Australia Day, there was a
display of >1000 vehicles, with >100 being of British origin. It was the 25th National
Road and Motorists Association (NRMA) Motorfest and NRMA's 90th birthday. The
cars were parked in Sydney’s downtown or CBD (central business district) south
from the north shore of the Sydney Harbour Bridge and Opera House to Hyde Park
and the Domain. Various clubs for individual marques to social ones participated.
Some photographs of some British marques are shown here.
Three red MG’s with a 1951 TD in front
1933 Morris 10/4 Tourer with plaque showing
car’s condition before restoration
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1949 Land Rover “Old Lazarus”, the oldest vehicle to
have travelled down the 10,000km Canning Stock
Route
1959 Morris Minor of the Morris Minor
Picnic Club.
Members’ cars have ‘updated’
paintwork and interiors
1953 Jaguar XK120, imported from USA, known
as “the Crocodile Car” for the dull exterior
paintwork.
Restored and has received 10 Concours
d’Elegance awards
Well-travelled 1964 Mini showing routes in 1968 and
1999 through Eurasia
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Caution, Alcohol and Classic Cars do not Mix
It was suggested by Dave Minaker that the following article be included in the Spanner. The article was originally
published in the British Motoring Magazine of Moss Motors.
As gasoline containing ethanol has become the new standard for fuel, and it presents a new set of challenges and
work for classic car owners. You’ve got to be vigilant now to ensure a good running engine and prevent damage to
your cherished car.
What’s the problem, you ask?
Ethanol, made from corn or grain, is added to gasoline to oxygenate it, replacing the older additive, MTBE. Names
for gasoline mixed with ethanol include E10, gasohol, corn fuel, alcohol fuel, and reformulated or renewable fuel.
The key problem is that ethanol absorbs water from the atmosphere. In fact, fuel with 10 percent ethanol absorbs
up to 50 times more water than standard gasoline. Older gas tanks found in many classic cars vent to the
atmosphere, increasing the likelihood that moisture will be absorbed into the gas tank at a rapid pace. The end
result of water in the fuel is phase separation. The fuel separates into two distinct layers: a thick layer of gasoline
mixed with a little ethanol on top, and a thinner layer on the bottom consisting of water mixed with most of the
ethanol. And it doesn’t take much water for this to happen, phase separation occurs in a gallon of 10 percent
ethanol blend with just 3.8 teaspoons of water.
Fuel Phase Separation Problems-What happens to your car and its performance when water causes fuel phase
separation?
Reduced fuel longevity: A gasoline/ethanol blend absorbs water until it triggers phase separation. The blend has a
90-day product life in a closed tank, but lasts just 30 to 45 days in a vented tank often found in classic cars. With 10
percent ethanol blends, owners are supposed to replace the fuel in vented tanks about once a month by driving or
draining, taking into consideration the humidity in the atmosphere and temperatures.
Lower fuel octane: The ethanol in a gasoline blend provides some of the octane rating. When phase separation
occurs, the octane rating of the remaining fuel can drop by as much as three points.
Poor engine performance: The fuel pump could easily pick up a slug of the water/ethanol slurry at the bottom of the
tank, interrupting the flow of gas to the engine. This will cause the engine to miss, run rough and possibly stall
altogether.
Corrosion and rust: Water in the bottom of the fuel tank and inside the fuel lines will cause corrosion and rust, and
the solvent properties of the ethanol will loosen that up, along with bits of sediment and deposits. The resulting
debris floating in the fuel could clog fuel filters, fuel lines and carburetor float valves.
Specific Parts Affected by Ethanol
Fuel tank: Ethanol could dislodge sediment and deposits in older gas tanks and fuel lines. Loose debris in the fuel
could clog the fuel filter, or cause engine flooding if the carburetor float valve sticks.
Fuel pump: Rubber diaphragms inside the fuel pump may have problems with ethanol exposure.
Carburetor float valve: Float valve needles on early cars were brass, and these were replaced with plastic
needles or brass needles with Viton (a specific type of rubber) tips. Ethanol can cause the plastic needles to swell
up and stick either open or shut, which causes either massive flooding or starves the carburetor for fuel. Some
owners have resorted to shaving down the plastic needle to get it to ride smoothly and seat properly. Instead, you
can install an all-brass needle and seat, or a Viton tipped needle if available for your car model, which are not
affected by lower levels of ethanol.
Carburetor floats: The Zenith-Stromberg floats found specifically/only in the TR4 and 4A made of foam covered
with a skin may deteriorate when exposed to ethanol. Other plastic floats, like those used by SU, may also be
affected.
Hoses: Ethanol could dry out or deteriorate rubber hoses.
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Seals: Ethanol could shrink, swell or deteriorate seals, depending on the material.
Gaskets: Ethanol may deteriorate the rubber in rubber/cork composite gaskets. Fibre washers and gaskets are not
affected.
Aluminium and aluminium alloy parts: Aluminium and alloys fare fine with 10 percent ethanol, but are damaged
by 25 percent ethanol.
Avoiding Ethanol Problems
-Run your engine on fresh fuel from a major supplier in a location with lots of traffic.
-Add fuel stabilizers when you put gas in your car to lengthen the life span of the fuel.
-Buy higher-octane gasoline to be certain your engine gets the minimum octane necessary for good performance.
-Keep track of the dates you buy fuel, how much you bought, and how much is in the tank when left sitting for a
period of time. Keep a log book for reference.
-If you have a closed tank, make sure it is truly closed. Listen for a hiss of air escaping when you take the gas cap
off after driving.
-Test your gas tank periodically to see if water is accumulating or phase separation has occurred.
-Treat accordingly. If you don’t have a fuel filter before the carburetor (many British cars only have a screen),
consider installing one to catch loosened rust and sediments from the gas tank before it clogs engine components.
Moss offers one with a glass bowl for at-a-glance inspection, yet it features a period-correct look (Fuel Pressure
Regulator/ Filter #377-435). Check your fuel filter often.
-Consider adding a second fuel filter between the tank and the fuel pump to protect the fuel pump from damage
from loose debris from the tank (Moss part #377-310).
-Keep engine parts well lubricated to counteract the solvent effect of ethanol.
-Regularly inspect all fuel system components, seals and connectors from the tank to the carburetor.
-Ensure there are no leaks and the system is in good shape
1. Use a fuel stabilizer when you put gas in your British car.
Most of us don’t drive our classic cars on a daily basis, so the short gasoline/ethanol life of 30 to 45 days in a
vented tank, or 90 days in a closed tank, is a problem. In order to extend the life of your car’s fuel and delay the
phase separation that will eventually occur, you can add a fuel stabilizer to your tank every time you put fuel into it if
you’re not sure you’ll use the gas within the product life span.
220-360 E-Xtend Ethanol Gasoline Treatment (8 oz.) E-Xtend doubles the fuel’s life to about 60 days in a vented
tank, and about 180 days in a closed tank. It also contains antioxidants and degumming agents to fight sludge and
prevent resin/gum deposits in the fuel tank. As a result, the fuel filter stays cleaner longer and the engine runs
better. For fuel with 10 percent ethanol, the ratio is one ounce of E-Xtend for every six gallons of fuel, so one 8ounce bottle will treat 48 gallons of fuel. The longneck bottle makes it easy to pour into the filler neck.
2. Test your tank periodically for water presence and phase separation.
When you’re not driving your car and putting fresh gas into the tank, or after the car has been sitting over the
winter, you can test your tank to determine if water is present or if phase separation has occurred. One test method
is loosening the fuel tank’s drain plug and capturing a small sample of fuel from the bottom of the tank in a clear
container for inspection. Since water collects at the bottom of the tank, you should be able to see the two layers if
water is present, a pink layer of gasoline on the top, and a clear or white layer of water and ethanol on the bottom.
It looks a lot like unmixed salad dressing. You can use a test kit on the drain sample if it appears mixed up.
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If your tank construction allows a dipstick (a dowel or rod works well) to go from the filler neck all the way to the
bottom of the tank, you can use a test kit for easier and more reliable results. (This test method won’t work on car
models with a bent filler neck unless you can figure out a flexible dipstick that hits the tank bottom.)
220-362 Water Probe Indicator -Simply apply the Water Probe Indicator on the end of the dipstick; it turns red
where there is water in the fuel tank. For example, if there’s a half-inch of water in the tank, the stick shows a halfinch of red.
3. Add an emulsifier to treat separated fuel layers.
If you find water in the tank and phase separation has occurred, you can add an emulsifier to the fuel to remix the
gasoline, ethanol and water. (Note that if there’s an excessive amount of water, you may have to drain the
contaminated fuel from the tank.)
220-355 E-Zorb Ethanol Gasoline Water Remover (16 oz.) E-Zorb emulsifies the water/ethanol layer at the bottom
of the gas tank created by fuel phase separation. The water and ethanol mixes back into the rest of the fuel in the
tank. The water passes with the gasoline through the engine and is released as steam. The fuel regains the octane
(up to three points) that was lost when most of the ethanol separated from the gasoline. The ratio is one ounce of
E-Zorb for 20 gallons of gasoline/ethanol. The one-pint (16 oz.) bottle will treat 320 gallons of fuel. You’ll have to
agitate the fuel and emulsifier in the tank by rocking the car from side to side, and bouncing it up and down. Make
sure your suspension can handle this!
You can check out the Moss technical video on Dealing with Ethanol at www.mossmotors.com.
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Vintage Racing
VARAC Welcomes Sportscar Fans & Car Clubs
The 2010 VARAC Vintage Racing Festival is all about the glory years of grassroots motorsports and VARAC
extends a special invitation to sportscar and hot-rod clubs to join us in recreating the euphoric atmosphere of a
weekend at the track during those great times! Come and join us as we roll out our 32nd Annual Vintage Racing
Festival at the world-renowned Mosport International Raceway ( http://www.mosport.com/roadhome.htm) June 18,
19, 20 of 2010. This technically demanding, very fast 2.459 mile track is just one hour northeast of Toronto.
This weekend offers more value and more fun than any cruise or car show can ever deliver. Come on out and take
part in something that you'll ever forget. Here's a line-up of what will greet you:
•
Join VARAC and Mosport in celebrating "50 years of Mosport" in 2010
•
Dial back the clock with us as we recreate the nostalgia of the heydays of sportscar racing on the track and
off
•
Return to the glory years of grassroots motorsport with three full days of spectacular on-track action as
hundreds of cars and drivers from all over Canada and the US challenge the track and each other
•
Witness the Focus Event for the MG Vintage Racer's Club (http://www.mgvr.org/) with MGs of all eras and
descriptions dicing for position on the track
•
Experience racing action featuring marques from the golden era like Jags, Porches, Fiats, Triumphs,
Daimlers, Alfas, Minis, Austin Healeys, Formula Cars, Sadlers, Sunbeams and many, many more
•
Meet well known motorsport author and novelist, Burt "The Ride Mooch" Levy
(http://www.lastopenroad.com/) who will be on hand to entertain on-track in a borrowed car and provide
autographs as he introduces his newest novel
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•
Take in the happenings of Canada's largest Mini gathering, Mini Meet North (http://minmeetnorth.com/)
•
Show your pride of ownership and join in the fun of our "Field of Dreams" car show that welcomes sports
cars and hot-rods and car clubs from far and wide with complimentary dash plaques and Sunday noon
parade laps of the Mosport track. Entry to the car show and parade laps is free!
•
Enjoy free camping
•
Visit the vendors, food and beverage stands, enjoy the many great viewing opportunities around the track,
walk freely through the paddock and get up close to the cars and drivers
•
Bring the family and enjoy a great weekend of fun at the track. You won't forget it and you'll want to come
back for 2011! It's a super value!
Vintage Racers, motorsport enthusiasts, sports car or hotrod owners, you won't want to miss this event! Be sure to
put it on your calendar today. To receive e-mail updates
regarding the VARAC Vintage Racing Festival, log on to
classics@littlebritainmotorcompany... and put FESTIVAL
in the subject line.
A SPECIAL NOTE FOR CAR CLUBS: Why not plan a
Club Event to coincide with the VARAC Festival? If you
would like a reserved area for your club event or at the
Field of Dreams Car Show, let us know. We will welcome
your club and we will be happy to coordinate with you.
Just email us at: classics@littlebritainmotorcompany and
put CAR CLUB in the subject line.
Do you recognize your fellow Club member’s cars in the
VARAC Poster? Hint look at the colour copy on the web, it
may help, also both of their names appear in this issue of
the Spanner. Come out and see your fellow Club
members race, see you at Mosport!!
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The Boot’n Bonnet Club sells a line of clothing emblazoned with the club logo
Hooded Sweatshirts (Hoodies) with hand warmer pockets
Various colours, sizes in S, M, L & XL
Polar Fleece Vests, zipper front. Various colours S, M, L & XL
Windbreakers, zipper front, inside pocket. Various colours
With black trim. Sizes in S, M, L & XL
Sweat Shirts
Golf Shirts
T Shirts
Clocks, double decker bus, Mini, Morgan, Union Jack
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Adult
Child
$35.00
$20.00
$45.00
$50.00
$25.00
$20.00
$15.00
$18.00 - $25.00
Its time to get the British cars out and join your friends at the Boot ‘n
Bonnet Autojumble. Come out and support the vendors, find that part you
have been looking for and enjoy lunch at the Boot ‘n Bonnet Cafe
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Where and When
Please consult the Red Book for more detailed
As dates and times are subject to change, a last minute check with
the appropriate organization is advisable. If you notice any errors
or omissions, please pass the correct information along to the
editor for future editions. Ref Boot ‘n Bonnet web site (events) for
more automotive event listings and contact information.
listings and directions for BBQs and events
Castle Tour Cont’d
2) From east of Kingston at the Husky Service Center
on 401 at the Joyceville exit. Meet at 9:00 and
depart at 9:15.(Lead Wes Meyer 613 547-2872 )
April
April 14 Kingston monthly meeting at the east side
Denny’s restaurant (Div. and 401)
3) From the toll booth at the Canadian side of 1000
Island International bridge. Meet before 10:00 and
tag onto Wes or Stuart to Alex Bay.
April 18 British Sportscar Flea Market- Ancaster, Ont,
Ancaster Fair Grounds
The Plan is to be at Uncle Sam Boat Tours in
Alexandria Bay before noon. (Clearing US Customs
expected to be slow)
Any questions can be directed to Jamie Berry 613
968-6990
April 25 Boot ‘n Bonnet Autojumble- Portsmouth
Harbour Kingston
April 28 Quinte monthly meeting at Winchester Arms
June 9th East BBQ at Ken Feigelman & Tessa
Clarke's – Redbook has map /directions
May
June 13 ACCCC Car Show and Flea Market, Odessa
On.
May 1-2 Stirling Automotive Flea Market in fairgrounds
st
June 18-20 VARAC -31 Vintage Racing Festival,
Mosport Int’l Raceway, Mosport Ont.
May 8-9 BEMC Spring Trophy Races, Mosport, Ont.
May 12 Kingston monthly meeting at the East side
Denny’s restaurant
June 23-27 NAMGBR Annual Convention and Car
Show, Belleville, Ont.
May 26 Quinte monthly meeting at Winchester Arms
June BBQ West - is going to be a joint affair to tie in
the the MGB club's meet being held in Belleville.
Details to follow.
May 30 Hudson British Car Show, Thomas Park,
Hudson Quebec
June
July
May 29-June 6 British Car Week
July 11 Boot ‘n Bonnet Fun Rally
June 6th- Castle Tour (Replaces Garage Tour) Alexandria
Bay NY Note: You will need a passport!
July 14 BBQ East - Robert and Glenda Olivier
Redbook has map and directions
First, a buffet lunch, next a Thousand Island boat tour to
Dark Island and a tour of Singer Castle. What a great
way to start the season of 2010.
July 17 All British Car Day, Britannia Beach,
Ottawa, Ont.
July 18 Brits in the Park, Lindsay, Ont.
Cost is $40.54 per person for lunch, boat ride and Castle
tour. Tickets are purchased on arrival at Uncle Sam’s
where we park. There are 3 departure points, pick the
one best suited to you.
1) From Belleville: at the Sunoco station on Hwy 37, at
the traffic light, a block south of 401. Meet at 8:15 and
depart at 8:30 (Lead Stuart Beatty 613 477-3193 )
July 18 Lansdowne Fair Car Show
July 23-25, British Motoring Festival in Windsor,
Nova Scotia. (Ref. Letters to Editor)
July 28 BBQ West - 28th Paul and Sherrylyn
Albanese - Redbook has map and directions
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Some Days are Like That!
Thanks to Lorne Plunkett for submitting this series of photographs
“Maybe I forgot to put on the handbrake”?
Notice the man standing in the water
“Thank goodness the wrecker is here.”
Guess it weighs more than we thought!
A bigger wrecker, that’s what we needed!
One done, one to go.
Oops, maybe we should go to the pub and
think this one over again?
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Classifieds
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the Editor. If you wish your ads to appear longer,
please contact the Editor to advise him of your
wish to keep the ad in The Spanner. Thanks Ed.
Cars for Sale
1929 Austin 7 for sale
$6,000. Engine and all metal work original
with special body added to replace rotten one!
Everything works. Car is at Brighton. Ont.
Contact John at .morraleej@sympatico.ca or
(613)475-3828
(Winter 09/10)
1995 Mini Cooper Grand Prix
Unique opportunity to own the only classic
Mini Cooper Grand Prix in North America
# 2 of 35, (# 1 was prototype with only 33 have
been actually built).
Extensive full body restoration by UK specialist in
Q3/09 (all rusted panels replaced plus full respray and undercoating)
Driven almost 800 miles while on vacation in UK.
Passed strict UK MOT inspection in Q3/09
New brakes, alternator, suspension, front tires.
Engine, transmission, clutch, brakes, exhaust in
excellent condition.
LHD conversion available at additional cost
(would recommend leaving as RHD to retain
uniqueness of vehicle)
Cost includes all shipping and import costs to
Montreal. $28,500 CAD ono
1963 Sunbeam Harrington LeMans
coupe, original condition, 1 of just 250 built,
complete, needs basic bodywork & chrome,
interior good, rebuilt engine & overdrive
trans., 3 carb set-ups, extra overdrive units,
engines, truckload of new & used parts.
normmort@hotmail.com $9,000 OBO. Trades
considered 613-399-3608
(Winter 09/10)
1967 Reliant Regal 3-wheeler sedan
needs fibreglass body refinishing, minor rot in
one frame rail bottom, 600cc, 4-cyl. engine
runs well, interior very good, extra set of
wheels with 4 new Dunlop tires -as seen in
Mr. Bean, but sedan rather than van. $3500
firm -normmort@hotmail.com 613-399-3608
Winter 09/10)
See the following links for specifications and
history of the Mini Cooper Grand Prix:
http://home.12move.nl/coopergrandprix/cooper_g
p_intro.htm
Bob: (613) 382-7541 lizbobj@gmail.com
(Spring 10)
1963 Austin Healey 3000 for sale
Fully restored. California car with 4800 miles
since restoration. Many upgrades. Fully
documented with manuals and all receipts.
Renfrew, ON. Call Roy 613-432-0690 or e/m:
louise.taylor@arnprioraerospace.com
(Winter 09/10)
1967 Austin Cooper S, Vintage Racer
Car #109, Recent Restoration, 1293cc, close
ratio Jack Knight dog box, Salisbury limited slip,
aluminium flywheel, Momo seat, fire system, 2
sets of wheels. Fast, reliable, VARAC legal,
ready to race.
Health forces sale, $15,300 Cdn.
1962 MG Midget for sale
All original, this car sat in barn for several
years. The engine runs but floors need repair.
New master cylinder and brake parts have
been purchased. A great project vehicle that
is all original. Make me a reasonable offer
and the car is yours. Call Peter Milley after
6:00PM at 613-376-1097
(Fall 09)
Frank Harnden 613-771-1508
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(Spring 10)
Cars Wanted
Parts for Sale
Have a 1969 Jaguar Mk11,want a 1950" kit car
XK 120 Contact Wayne Hill 705-687-3571 or
email; totempoles@hotmail.com
(Winter 09/10)
Fuel Cell, New still in box.
(cont’d)
ALT SP 108, 8 US Gal. cell
Paid over $600.00 selling for $500.00
Frank Harnden, 613 771 1508
(Spring 10)
Parts for Sale
Austin Healey Wire Wheels for sale
Parts Wanted
72 spoke very good restored condition, set of
(4) for $700
60 spoke good condition, not refinished, set of
(4) for $350
Both sets are in solid condition.(compare at
$1100 new!) Call Roy at 613 623-0690
email: louise.taylor@gozoom.ca
(Winter 09/10)
TR4 grille, tonneau cover and boot
sides normmort@hotmail.com . Please call
613-399-3608.
(Winter 09/10)
Lotus 7 engine & power train
Wanted, an older (82-87?) Corolla RWD 4cyl
DOHC engine and power train. Would
consider a Mazda Miata or other suitable rwd
engine etc. Would also take a whole car for
parts. Please contact Gordon Skinner at
(Fall 09)
<rgs@queensu.ca>
American Racing Wheels 13" x 7"
Triumph / Lotus
Description - 13" x 7" (6 1/4'inside bead) in
Triumph / Lotus 3 3/4" (95.5MM) bolt pattern .
3 3/4" backspace . "turbine style" - e-mail for
photos or see in the Lotus Europa registry
http://lotuseuropa2.com/picview.asp?page=0884rhttp://lot
us-europa2.com/picview.asp?page=0884r very
very good condition .
$450 for set of 4
Email=ce888ncf.ca
(Spring 10)
ROLLBAR WANTED, for my TR6 but
can modify any size, canoes@nrtco.net
(Spring 10)
205 60 13 Yokohama A001R tires
Need at least two Email=ce888@ncf.ca
(Spring 10)
Misc. for Sale
Wire wheels and 1999 Miata for sale
1975 Honda PC 50 Moped
Five 60 spoke (painted) wire wheels originally
fitted to 1968 Morgan 4/4, but will fit Healeys
and some other makes for sale – asking $250.
Call Bob English at 613-962-8595. A friend has
a 1999 Mazda Miata Anniversary Edition, BRG
with beige leather interior, 77,000km, roll bar
for sale priced at $9,100. Telephone Doug
Mepham at 613-966-4969 (Belleville).
(Spring 10)
Red with white tank and fenders. Runs well.
Complete with original manuals.
Email jr.babiuk@sympatico.ca or call Rod at
613-384-5429.
Price $750. OBO
(Fall 09)
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We are C.A.R (Classic Automotive Repair) and our top priority is to look after your most prized Classic Car, we pride
ourselves on the fact we treat your pride and joy as if it was our own.
Classic Automotive Repair was established in April 2009 by Steve Hayes who emigrated from the UK in 2008
bringing with him a wealth of information on many makes of cars from Britain and Europe. His experience started in
1989 when he became an apprentice working right up to Service Manager where he then decided it was a more hands
on role that kept his love of cars engaged.
Steve and one of his pride and joys – 2001 Land Rover
Discovery
Some of the services we offer:Full and Part Servicing
Diagnostics and Fault finding
Full to Part Restoration
Parts Finder Service
Welding and Fabrication
Detailing and Clean-up
Winterization and De-Winterization
Please feel free to contact me if you have a question or need to know more information about the services
we offer:
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