2010 April Issue Vol21 No2 Final Rev 1

2010 Events Diary Tony Burgess – [email protected] -or- 614.899.2394

DATE EVENT DETAILS April 18 British Swap Meet Ancaster, Ontario May 1 Drive your MGA Day May 2 BCD & Swap Meet Cleveland/Solon May 15 – 16 British Car Day - Columbus Quaker Steak & Lube May 20 COMGO Dinner 6:30 PM O’Charley’s - Polaris May 24 British Car Cruise-In Quaker Steak & Lube May 29 RiverRun Ohio River & Back May 29 – June 6 British Car Week Everywhere June 6 Ft. Miegs British Car Show

Toledo, OH Lake Erie British Car Club www.lebcc.org

Jun 16 – 20 AMGCR CBA 30 Ashville, NC June 17 COMGO Dinner 6:30 PM Mimi’s - Polaris June 20 – 28 Tony’s Tag-along to MG 2010 Niagara, Toronto, Belleville June 23 – 27 MG2010 (NAMGBR) Belleville, Ontario July 1 – 3 GOF Central & Summer Drive Sawmill Creek Huron,OH July 9 - 10 Arthritis Foundation Car Show Dublin, OH July 15 COMGO Dinner 6:30 PM O’Charley’s - Polaris July 19 British Car Cruise-In Quaker Steak & Lube July 25 British Invasion Concert/Picnic Scioto Park, Dublin July 26-29 NAMGAR GT-35 Delavan, WI August 7 British Car Day – Ursuline Cleveland August 7 British Car Day – Dayton East Metro Park August ** Summer In the City Columbus August 19 COMGO Dinner 6:30 PM Mimi’s - Polaris August 22? Riverside Motors Summer Party Delaware September 11 Tour to Bob Evans Farm Rio Grande, OH September 16 COMGO Dinner 6:30 PM O’Charley’s - Polaris September 20 British Car Cruise-In Quaker Steak & Lube October ** Lucas Night Rally TBD October 15-17 Fall Colours Tour –Ohio Islands Kinney / Graham October 21 COMGO Dinner – Elections Get Out & Vote! November ** 2011 Planning Meeting TBD December 4 Christmas Party Royal Amer. Golf Club ** Dates / Events TBD

Morris Gazette Page 1 of 36 April 2010, Vol. 21, No. 2

April 2010 Vol. 21, No. 2 Website: www.comgo.org

Table of Contents PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE ......................................................... 2 Editor’s Corner............................................................................ 3 NEWS......................................................................................... 3

Membership ......................................................................................3 New Members.................................................................................3 Keep Your Membership Information up to Date .............................4

Website Updates...............................................................................4 Regalia ...............................................................................................6 Riverside Motors Expanding...........................................................6

UPCOMING EVENTS................................................................. 7 COMGO Monthly Dinners ................................................................7 British Car Cruise-Ins at Quaker Steak & Lube.............................8 Drive your MGA Day – May 1...........................................................8 British Car Day – May 15 - 16 ..........................................................8 Spring Drive - RiverRun – May 29.................................................10 MG2010 – North American MGB Register’s Annual Convention June 23-27 – Belleville, Ontario ....................................................11 ARE YOU INTERESTED? ...............................................................13 Arthritis Foundation Car Show – July 9 - 10................................13 Summer Drive: GOF Central MG Meeting – July 1 – 3...............14

Feature Article .......................................................................... 16 How to Drive a TC ...........................................................................16

TRAVELOGUE ......................................................................... 19 COMGO Winter Retreat – Friday – Sunday Feb 19-21st .............19 Bunco – Sunday, March 7..............................................................22 Our Version of “Two for the Road” ..............................................25

TECH CORNER ....................................................................... 31 What Type of Nuts Do You have in Your Car? ............................31

JUST FOR FUN........................................................................ 33 Recipe Swap ...................................................................................33

CLASSIFIEDS .......................................................................... 34 CONTRIBUTORS ..................................................................... 35

Don’t Forget: COMGO Picnic/British Invasion – July 25............36


PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE By: Mark Halm

Spring is Here! Here we are finally, it is Spring. Torn- Do I work on my car or do I get that yard work done or do I go to that Clipper Baseball game? It is a very difficult decision. I hope you make the correct choice! The Spring drive has been combined this year with the RiverRun (May 29th) event. It should be a exciting time for all. I hope everyone is getting those British beauties cleaned up, tuned up, and road worthy for the upcoming year of events. Make sure you take a look at the upcoming calendar of events because as events come closer we try to update everyone with the latest information. I want to wish Jim Nibert a speedy recovery from his hospital visit this past month. I know everyone is still thinking about him during his recovery. I'm sure Ann is hoping for a quick recovery also due to Jim’s ringing that bell for her assistance! Just joking! The COMGO group all hope to see you and all those new, never used British parts you pull out of your trunk - they come in handy on road trips. Get well! The message I want to get across for this Spring is to get out and drive those cars and be safe! Your humble servant,

Mark


Editor’s Corner By: Joe Mercer Having heard the passion of the younger generation in the last issue, one of our elder statesmen, Bob Watts, shares his enthusiasm in this issue, describing his approach for getting the most out of driving his MG TC. If torque is relatively constant over your typical engine speed, then increasing your RPM by a certain percent results in a like percentage increase in horsepower. Bob’s message is simple: for more fun and free horsepower, increase your engine RPMs! Also in this issue is part 1 of a 2 part story titled “Our Version of Two for the Road”. It recounts an MG trip by two couples, covering two thousand miles, and spanning nearly two weeks. Enjoy Lynne’s tale of touring the Empire State in an MG! Upcoming Gazette deadlines are:

Articles Due Gazette Date July 3

October 2 July 20

October 18

NEWS Membership By: Don Ritchey New Members This quarter we welcome the following new members: • Timothy and Patricia Burchfield of Gahana with a 72 MGB • Todd and Noelle Lydic of Pataskala with a 75, 79 Midget, 74 MGBGT

& 57 Magnette • Steve and Janine Holekamp of Somerset with a 52 TD • Brian and Edith Hajek of Columbus with a 67 MGB • Tim Londergan of Worthington with a 61 Bugeye Sprite • Robert and Stacey Little of Pickerington with a 76 Midget • Les and Bonnie Mesler of Baltimore, OH with a 52 TD • Peter Spence of Columbus with a 61 Midget. • Mike & Laura Madden of London with a 73 Teal Blue MGB As always, we look forward to seeing them at future COMGO events.


Keep Your Membership Information up to Date In order to keep your information current, please remember to let us know of any changes in names, addresses, phone numbers and new or changed email addresses. If you don’t wish it or any of the above information printed in future issues of the directory, please let us know. We regularly send out via e-mail updated event information such as changes in monthly dinner meetings, drive rendezvous locations, or tech sessions. Don’t miss out on important club news and event notices – make sure we have your correct e-mail address. Please send any corrections or additions to your information to: Don Ritchey 4824 Lytfield Drive, Dublin, Ohio 43017-2173 Tel: 614-571-8096 email: [email protected] Website Updates By: Ken Pendleton The club’s Website has undergone a significant upgrade over the past few months. The new web site address is easy to remember: www.comgo.org As you can see, the new Home Page provides links to all of the major topics for COMGO, and a new feature is the inset of photos – when you click on them, it opens up the photo collection. Perhaps more important is the fact that the Club’s calendar has been populated with this year’s events and has also gotten a tune-up. When you click on a particular event, the time, location, and description pop up and there is a link to a map, if needed. Safety Fast, Ken ([email protected])


COMGO Home Page

COMGO Web Site Calendar


Regalia By: Ann King You may enjoy viewing the new COMGO website www.comgo.org and see our 2010 regalia. I’ll bring samples to the monthly dinners and COMGO will have a booth at the British Car Show at Quaker Steak & Lube in May. You may want to get some new regalia for future events. A lot of folks who wear their COMGO clothing to other gatherings help us garner new COMGO members. Often strangers ask about the club when they see your regalia. Remember, if you currently have a jacket or other items that you would like to spruce up a bit with COMGO logo embroidery, please bring the clean garment to me. The charge for adding the logo on your own apparel is just $15.00.

Riverside Motors Expanding By: Bob Forsblom Riverside Motors is expanding! Peter Spence would like to announce that he will now be offering full-car service in Delaware, OH. He will be available from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Monday through Friday. Peter has extensive experience working on most makes of British cars, having worked with Eric Jones and with British car repair shops in Oxford, Ohio and Chicago. Peter will be associated with Bob Forsblom who will continue to rebuild most British car transmissions and expand the Midget and Morris Minor business. Bob is a parts dealer with numerous U.S. parts vendors, and recently he gained dealer status with Moss Europe. These vendor contacts will allow him to expand Riverside Motor's parts, sales and services.


Peter can be contacted at: 614-286-9005, or email: [email protected], and Bob can be reached at: 614-378-8153, email: [email protected], or come visit us at our shop in Delaware. Peter and Bob look forward to serving your British car needs with quality and expert service.

UPCOMING EVENTS COMGO Monthly Dinners By: Joe Mercer & Mark Halm Our April 15th dinner was held at Digger & Finch in Dublin, along with a COMGO Cruz-In/Car Show. A beautiful 80-degree day brought out about 50 members with 20 MGs. Awards were given out to the most unique (Everett Rainer), original (Bob Watts), and best appearance (Don Ritchey). Each received a gift certificate for dinner at Digger and Finch. A Full House at April Dinner

Cruz-In at Digger & Finch For the near future, we’ll alternate our dinners between O’Charley’s and Mimi’s. They both handle our group easily and most members like the food. May will be O’Charley’s and June Mimi’s. If you have any other particular place of interest, contact Mark Halm: [email protected].


British Car Cruise-Ins at Quaker Steak & Lube By: Tony Burgess

-- May 24, July 19 and September 20 --

Again this year, we’ll be holding three BRITISH CAR CRUISE-INS at Quaker Steak and Lube in Columbus on May 24, July 19 and September 20. These will be casual tyre-kicking get-togethers for all British Cars and will start at 7:00 PM at the Quaker Steak - Polaris. “The Lube” is located on the southwest corner of I-71 and Polaris Parkway behind Shell, Tim Horton’s and Arby’s. Stop in and say Hi, or grab a burger, some wings, and a pint! Let’s show those Harley folks we can have fun too! Drive your MGA Day – May 1 By: Jeff Fields Saturday, May 1st has been proclaimed "Drive Your MGA Day". MG clubs have been asked to place this date on their events calendars, and if you have an MGA so should you! British Car Day – May 15 - 16 By: Tony Burgess This year marks the 26th anniversary of Central Ohio’s great British Car Day at Quaker Steak and Lube - Polaris Parkway & Lyra Drive, just west of I-71. This year, we are featuring the MG TD which is celebrating its 60th anniversary.


And to make it a full British weekend, the Central Ohio MG Owners will be hosting Saturday Evening’s Hospitality Suite from 7:00 to 10:00 PM, this year at Cambria Suites Hotel, Lyra Drive and Gemini Parkway (next to COSTCO). Last year, about 75 people came and had a wonderful evening. Many thanks to all the COMGO members - led by the Rainers, and a host of others, who do such a great job in hosting this fun evening. We’ve received so many compliments from our out of town visitors about this.

Saturday will also offer a driving tour through the Central Ohio countryside hosted by Buckeye Triumphs and will depart at 11:30 AM also from Cambria Suites.

We expect that Sunday’s car show will draw about 225 vehicles as well as several vendors and parts swappers. In addition, we plan to have an Arts & Crafts area and hold the always-fun Rocker Cover Races. If you need the rules to build your own Rocker Cover Racer or need more information on the Arts & Crafts area, please let me know. Registration Forms were mailed in early March to those who have participated in the show within the last three years. If you’re not on the list, please let me know and we’ll send you a form. You can also get information about BCD on the web at: http://www.buckeyetriumphs.org/BCD/bcdindex.htm Helpers are needed for Parking or Registration during our shifts of 9:00-9:45 or 9:30-10:30 as well as a few folks to count ballots for an hour after lunch. If you can help, please let Lynne or I know (see contact information on next page). Finally, as we’ve done for the past several years, an after-show dinner


will be held at Cheeseburger in Paradise on Sancus Blvd (just south of Polaris) at 3:30pm. This group has grown to between 40-50 folks over the last few years so your RSVP is very important. If you’d like to join us, please let us know either by phone or e-mail. Please RSVP with your name and number of people attending to Lynne or I on 614.899.2394 or e-mail to [email protected]. Spring Drive - RiverRun – May 29

Eric’s Riverrun is a 320 mile, all-day driving tour using some of Ohio’s most interesting and challenging roads. This year we’ll go southwest through West Union to Augusta on the river. After lunch at one of the Augusta, KY restaurants, or enjoy a picnic along the river, we’ll head east along the river and wind through the wonderfully twisty roads in Shawnee State Forest. SR 772 takes us to Chillicothe, then up SR 104 to Circleville for a finish at Wittich’s. Cars leave Bob Evans at I-71 and Stringtown Rd. in Grove City between 8 and 9 AM. We should be at the Ohio River around Noon and finish by 6 PM, depending on the time spent sightseeing. There is no fixed schedule nor any assigned speeds, other than posted speed limits. This is a tour rather than a rally. The route includes a mix of open and flowing paved roads that connect tight and twisty sections. The North American MGB Register, the Buckeye Miata Club, and the Central Ohio British Car Club Council invite all driving enthusiasts, regardless of vehicle make, model, or type, to join us on Eric’s RiverRun 2010. Contact Susan Logan at: [email protected] or (740)


363-2203 for more details and to reserve your spot. There is a $10 entry fee to cover organizational expenses. The ferry from Higgensport to Augusta charges $5/car. MG2010 – North American MGB Register’s Annual Convention June 23-27 – Belleville, Ontario By: Tony Burgess This year’s NAMGBR annual convention will be held in Bellville, Ontario, about 100 miles east of Toronto on Lake Ontario. This year, the MG Car Club of Toronto will be hosting this event, who also hosted the very first NAMGBR convention in 1992 in Peterborough, ON, just northeast of Toronto. The show dates are June 23-27; however a number of us are leaving a few days before and staying a few days after to enjoy some of Canada’s wonderful scenery and hospitality.

We’ll leave on Sunday, June 20th and drive to Cleveland where we’ll meet with many of the Emerald Necklace members who’ll be joining us. From there we head to Niagara Falls, Ontario where we’ll take in the splendors of the Falls and spend our first night. On Monday, we’ll follow the beautiful Niagara Parkway to the Victorian Village of Niagara on the Lake. After lunch, we’ll head to Toronto where we’ll spend the next two nights. Canada’s largest city offers everything you need in a very large metropolitan area, yet it’s very easy to get around compared to other cities of the same size. On Tuesday, we’ll shop, visit many tourist activities and enjoy the area. On Tuesday night, we have reserved the “Toronto Hippo” which is an amphibious “bus” for a tour of the city, and “in” the Toronto Harbour and Toronto Islands. Should be fun! After the Hippo, we have reservations at Toronto’s famous “Loose Moose” restaurant, then back to the hotel.


On Wednesday, we’ll head east 100 miles to Belleville for the opening activities for MG2010 and get acclimated to Belleville, which is not a large city, but is quite nice. On Thursday, there are a number of activities planned including a wine and cheese tour of the peninsula, some activities for the ladies (jewelry and fashion) and a welcome BBQ. Tech sessions and parking lot parties are assumed. On Friday, some of Thursday’s activities are repeated to allow everyone a chance to participate, but the big event is “Track Day” at Shannonville Race Track. For those who pre-register, in the morning they will be allowed to take lessons from a “tutor” familiar with the track. Then in the afternoon, they will be allowed to “do laps” by themselves on the track. Many folks will go to the track, not to drive, but to watch. Friday evening will be the Pub Night and tour of the Canadian Royal Air Force base and museum at Trenton which is about 10 miles away. On Saturday will be the big Car Show in the park next to the Ramada Hotel overlooking the Bay of Quinte. Then, in the evening will be the awards banquet and a few other surprises. On Sunday morning, we’ll leave Belleville and head back to the US and spend that night in Jamestown, NY. That evening, we’ll all board the Summer Wind for a nice dinner cruise on Lake Chautauqua. Then on Monday, we’ll do the final leg home. This promises to be a very fun week for everyone.


ARE YOU INTERESTED? Tony Burgess

‘DRACULA” - In March, 38 of us spent a Winter Weekend in Millersburg and had a great time including the Mystery Dinner Theater at the hotel. For Halloween (10/30) they are doing another show called “Dracula Bites the Dust”. Anyone interested – with or without a Saturday night overnight stay? Please let me know so I can block rooms (With ENMGR). INTERNATIONAL AUTOJUMBLE– BEAULIEU, ENGLAND. Folks keep asking me when I’m going to do a trip to this HUGE event (2,000 vendors). I’m thinking if there’s interest, we can do one in 2011 (Mid-September). As with all the other UK Tag-Alongs, 7-10 days, plus numerous other UK attractions. Please let me know what questions you have and your interest. Arthritis Foundation Car Show – July 9 - 10 By: Don Ritchey The registration for the 28th Annual Arthritis Foundation Classic Auto Show and Cruise-in is now open. In the past COMGO's participation has been growing (last year was a bit of a rain out) and we hope to continue it this year. The dates are Friday, July 9 for a Cruise - in and Saturday, July 10 is the actual car show for judging. There is entertainment both Fri. and Sat. nites. It has been a great event. You will see all types of classic cars if you have not been there. So print off the application from the show’s web site below and join the rest of us. Web Site: www.ArthritisAutoShow.com


Summer Drive: GOF Central MG Meeting – July 1 – 3 By: Jack Smittle The MG date to remember in 2010 is as easy as

July 1-2-3, and as easy to remember as GOFcentral.com

es, it’s GOF Central, Ohio style, on wonderful Lake Erie. A few highlights include a Lake Erie sunset dinner cruise and an enjoyable drive around historic Marblehead Peninsula on our

scenic rally/tour. And as a real bonus, those colorful 1930’s MG’s will be visiting in abundance with their Fabulous Triple-M Bibulous Gallimaufry Shenanigans. All this is right on Ohio’s north coast playground within easy reach of major highways. Just down the road from Cedar Point (yet with super room rates for us), Sawmill Creek Resort will be GOF Central Station for 3 days of fun. With the rates we’ve secured you may wish to come early and stay late to take in a Lake Erie Island hopping tour on the Jet Express, or check out the many area antique stores, or charter a Walleye fishing trip, or even enjoy a day or two at Cedar Point Amusement Park.

For those interested in vintage MG racing, a special bonus event is in store if you come a few days early. Nearby Put-In-Bay on South Bass Island was the site of sports car road races in the early 1950s. The “Put-In-Bay Road Races Reunion” will be held the three days previous to the GOF, June 28-30. A short ride on a nearby ferry makes all the island celebrations accessible from our headquarters resort.

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Those wishing to stay a day longer can enjoy a world class fireworks show from the famous Cedar Point Amusement Park, just an easy and scenic 5 mile drive away. In between, the Ohio Chapter intends to make GOF Central 2010 an unforgettable event in the life of your MG! Sawmill Creek is a first class resort facility set on 235 acres of private green space (and lots of blacktop, too.) Located along the shore of Lake Erie, the Lodge has 240 deluxe guest rooms, indoor and outdoor pools, game room, tennis, an 18 hole golf course, and a selection of fine dining rooms.

The three days of GOF Central will be packed with great MG events and camaraderie. With the Triple-M Register making this their yearly focus event, you can expect to see a fabulous display of pre-war MGs. To see the schedule of events, go to the web site at: www.gofcentral.com.

Our location near Huron, Ohio is easily reached by both major and scenic highways. The GOF Central web site has a Google Map pinpointing the location. Our Canadian friends may wish to drop straight down from Kingsville on the MV JIIMAAN via Pelee Island and into Sandusky’s Jackson Street Pier. Whatever route your MG takes, be ready for a warm Buckeye State welcome in 2010. And remember, it’s as easy as July 1-2-3 and GOFcentral.com!!


Feature Article How to Drive a TC By: Bob Watts Why is it desirable to discuss "How to Drive a TC"? The TC is grossly underpowered by today’s standards, so how does a TC driver handle this in today’s traffic? The engine is small, being only 1250 cc - smaller than many motorcycle engines. The stock compression ratio is not stated in the factory instruction manual and is variously quoted as 7.25 or 7.5 in other publications. The factory listed horsepower is 54.5 at 5000 RPM on 72 octane gasoline which was the best and only octane available in 1945 in England. Gasoline of 87 octane, which is the lowest available today in the U.S., will raise the estimated horsepower to approximately 57, again at 5000 RPM with the stock compression ratio. Since many TC’s on the road today remain unmodified, how to keep up with current traffic seems like a logical point for discussion. This is herein described as "How to Drive a TC". Most TC's are driven on the road at 50 to 55 MPH, or under 4000 RPM, which is utilizing 42 to 46 HP at most. In going through the gears many are shifted to the next gear at 2500 to 3000 RPM which is using only about 29 to 35 HP. The Instruction Manual cautions that the engine should never be allowed to labour or pull hard during run in. This applies after the engine is run in also. A shift point of about 4000 RPM will allow you to more nearly maintain the acceleration of normally driven current vehicles as well as moving the horsepower and torque up on the power curve. A mild hill will either slow the TC considerably or cause the driver to downshift to not hold up traffic and climb the hill at 3000 or perhaps 3500 RPM. 4000 RPM is a better speed to not hold up vehicles behind you. When the hill is visible before you get to it, the solution is to speed up to at least 4400 RPM or more so the loss of speed due to the gradient will not slow the TC down excessively. Traffic in front of the TC may make this difficult or impossible and force a downshift sooner. When travelling with a group of MG's I have discussed this with the lead car (frequently an MGB), and found them quite understanding and cooperative in not getting in the way. Coming up behind a slower car on a two lane road and desiring to pass will pose the problem of having enough space or time to pass. Having only 45 or so HP and low torque, will not allow rapid enough acceleration to pass in a reasonably short time. This requires the TC to fall back far enough to accelerate to a high enough speed to quickly approach and pass the slower car quickly and not slow down to follow the slower vehicle. Traffic going in the other direction can make this quite interesting and will require close attention,


due to right hand drive and blocked visibility. Such an exercise may require running briefly at higher RPM's, perhaps up to 5000 or so. The small XPAG-engined TC performs best at higher RPM's. By this I mean at 4000 RPM's or better. To drive at about 60 MPH requires about 4200 RPM, a reasonable speed on many road trips. When slowing to observe speed limits or heavier traffic moving slower, drop down a gear, or two if necessary, to go with the traffic and to keep the RPM's up, preferably above 3500 RPM. I generally ignore the No Engine Brake signs as the TC does not generate an objectionably loud exhaust noise. Use the brakes as needed, but the gear box is there to be used. It is possible to shift into 1st gear while still moving but since it is not synchronized, it is necessary to double clutch to match the engine RPMs to the road speed in order to shift into 1st. Many TC owners are very cautious about driving their TC's at RPM's of 5000 or more. The TC was made to "Drive" and higher RPM's are usually not a problem unless the engine is not in the best of shape. I have driven my TC quite a few miles at 5000 RPM. The "Tour" of the "Tail of The Dragon" was run in 2nd and 3rd gears at an estimated 5000+ RPM for the entire 11 miles. I only had time to glance at the tach once when it read about 5200. It was a very busy 318 curves which took about 18 minutes. Tom Poole was brave, or foolish enough, to ride along. We ran two motorcycles off the road that were tooling through the switchbacks quite slowly. The average speed was about 37 MPH for the 11 miles. The road was almost empty as we only saw one vehicle, a white pickup, going the other way. We ran it at around 9 AM on a Thursday morning, with the prior warning that traffic became heavy in the afternoons and on weekends. At Deals Gap we pulled into the motorcycle shop on the Tennessee-North Carolina line. Soon afterward two guys approached us and asked if we were driving the little red car. I replied “yes” and Tom asked if they were the two motorcycle riders. They nodded and Tom quickly told them: "You guys should be ashamed of yourselves since you had to get out of the way of an 80 year old guy driving a 60 year old car". They did not respond and turned and walked away. Obviously, in order to enhance the acceleration of the TC requires additional horsepower. Higher RPM's will take advantage of the higher HP available at the increased RPM's. There are several methods of increasing the HP of the XPAG TC engine and to increase the torque, which will allow an improvement in acceleration. Five stages of tuning are described in The English Super Tuning manual. These may include increasing compression, increasing displacement (there is no substitute for cubic inches), larger valves, upgrading to 1 ½” SUs, or installation of


a supercharger. TC # 6557 has 0.60" over cylinders, raising the cc's to about 1304 cc. Compression ratio has been raised to about 9.1, part of which is due to the over size cylinder bore. Larger valves and stronger valve springs have also been installed. The intake and exhaust passages in the head have been enlarged and are smooth as silk. The intake manifold is a TF and matched to the head and is suitable for 1 ½ " SU's, although 1 ¼ " SU's are presently in use. The cam shaft is stock "grind” and the rocker arms have been lightened with tube spacers in place of the stock spring spacers. I use 87 octane gasoline and found it necessary to advance the spark considerably. I am guessing that it develops about 65 HP, at 5500 RPM. These improvements have made the TC more drivable and I have no trouble driving with today’s traffic or climbing hills, but I do not appreciate freeway traffic and generally stay on the side roads, which are more enjoyable anyway. In summary, regardless of the state of tune - enhanced or not - keep the RPM's up. This will enable a TC driver to maintain speed with current traffic and also it's more fun.

Author Bob Watts along with his 1948 TC # 6557


TRAVELOGUE COMGO Winter Retreat – Friday – Sunday Feb 19-21st By: Tony Burgess Pictures by: Don Ritchey & Joe Mercer This year’s COMGO Winter Retreat was again held in Millersburg, but this year we stayed at the historic Hotel Millersburg, right in downtown Millersburg. The hotel, built in 1847, has recently undergone a huge renovation. The hotel has a Victorian theme and contains many historical pieces in both the rooms and common areas.

Most folks arrived on Friday afternoon and early evening in time for dinner at the hotel’s nice restaurant. The restaurant was packed but they managed to handle our group of 25 or so with little fuss. The conversation between all of the COMGO members made the time go by quickly. After dinner, many of us retreated to the Lincoln Room

Start of the Weekend for Some until about midnight for games, and Breakfast at Bob Evans conversation. On Saturday morning after breakfast, as has been the practice in prior years, folks scattered all over a three county area to look for those elusive items which needed to go with them. However, this year, the Millersburg merchants hosted “Girls Night Out” on Saturday afternoon where many of the downtown merchants held special activities and prices in their shops on jewelry, clothing, facials, massages, manicures, etc.


On Saturday night, the hotel, in conjunction the local performing arts group, presented “Lady in Red” dinner-theatre. The play was not schedule to open until March, but they did a special performance for us. There were a few “flubs”, but that’s what made it more fun. After dinner, many of us again retreated to the Lincoln Room until about 1:00 AM, this time for games, magazine reading and conversation. It’s a good thing we had taken over most of the hotel as the giggles and laughs emanating from the Lincoln Room were quite loud. These winter retreats are quite fun and gives everyone a chance to unwind a bit.

During Actor’s Conference, The Cast of “The Lady in Red” Joanne Created Our Own Murder Mystery!

The Birthday Boys Ann Checking Out the Amish Craftmanship


Tony Overseeing the Activities Browsing thru Tony’s Magazines

Snow Oozing over the Gutters and Icicles Hanging from the Eaves

Ladies Night in Millersburg


Bunco – Sunday, March 7 By: Ann King Pictures by Don Ritchey On Sunday March 7th we woke to an absolutely gorgeous morning! After weeks of snow and dreary skies the sunshine made us feel rejuvenated. Don & I planned to arrive early about 11:15 to help get ready. The event was to begin at noon. The Burgesses and Pendletons had gotten there even earlier than we had and everything was all set up for the party. COMGO is so lucky to have such conscientious members. Our event was held at Spring Hollow Lodge in Westerville. The view out the back windows is always remarkable. However this year the combination of snow covered trees glistening with the rays of the sun made the vision absolutely breath-taking!

Since I am one of the regalia chairs, I laid out our new shirts and jackets. I think this year’s selection must be really right on or everybody needs new clothes. We took more orders for regalia than we ever had previously! View from the Lodge The reputation that proceeds us as “An Eat N’ Drive and Drive N’ Eat club” fit once more. Each couple was requested to bring chili for themselves, as well as a side dish or dessert. All the chili is combined into one big pot and believe it or not the end result is scrumptious! This year we even had a pot of zesty chili if your pallet desired something a bit spicier. Depending on what letter your last name begins with, you are asked to bring either a side dish or dessert. Actually I think lots of people cook what they do best and the results are awesome! I’ll mention a few of the offerings - unfortunately I can’t remember all of them. We had a great array of food including cabbage and apple coleslaw, deviled eggs, corncakes, homemade breads, pies, cakes and cookies and a dessert that was quite decadent which combined a pastry


crust covered with custard, whipped cream and chocolate! These were just a few on the many sumptuous dishes that graced our table. If anyone left hungry it was their own fault! We played Bunco all afternoon. The finish resulted in some ties between; Roseann Mercer and Don Ritchey for most buncos and Ann Nibert and Tom Poole for most wins. Roseann and Tom were the winners and Tony had prizes for both of them. Everybody pitched in to clean up and we were out by four. If you haven’t come to this event in the past put it on your calendar for next year! It is one of my favorite gatherings we do. Winter is so dismal; one needs something to look forward to doing. This event goes a long way to beating the weather blahs. If you missed it we hope to see you join us next year.

Socializing inside the Lodge

Food’s On!


BUNCO!

Roll-Offs


Our Version of “Two for the Road” By: Lynne Pendleton [Editor’s Note: This is part 1 of a 2-part story] The first phase of our trip began with Tony’s (Burgess) Tag-a-Long to Toronto by way of Niagara Falls and lovely Niagara-on-the-Lake. We were headed to the 2005 celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Toronto MG Club, which was held in the refurbished warehouse district. It was a terrific site for tyre kicking, shopping and dining. A gourmet luncheon at the CN Tower, a giant telecommunications hub, turned out to be an unanticipated highlight. Constructed in 1974, it is the tallest tower on the planet, at 1,815 feet, 5 inches in height. The Tower Restaurant opened in 1995. Amazingly, it revolves 360 degrees, providing an awe-inspiring, panoramic view of charming Toronto. We thoroughly enjoyed our three-day sojourn there with our car club family. When it came time to bid good-bye to the COMGO caravan of friends who were returning to Ohio, the VanDeLinders and the Pendletons set off instead on an easterly course. After Sunday Mass, we two couples embarked on another leg of the journey to tour parts of Canada and up state New York. Cris and JoAnn originally hailed from New York. What great guides they would turn out to be! Cris admitted it had been his dream to drive his fully restore, award-winning (There are photos to prove it!) 1973 MGB on the winding roads of his home state. Another adventure was about to unfold, especially since Cris, with the help of an accomplice, had purloined another club member’s first place plaque from the car show to take “on tour.” Was this his way of dealing with the prestigious, albeit, second place award, or merely mischief? Under an overcast sky, we followed route 401 along the northern shore of Lake Ontario. By the time we arrived in Kingston, the sun had broken through the clouds just in time to tour Fort Henry, a national historic site built in 1774. The Fort had been constructed to defend the naval harbor at the convergence of the Rideau Canal, Lake Ontario and the famous Thousand Islands. The visit proved to be a step back in the history to British garrison life. We witnessed the changing of the guard, a mock battle, and soldiers marching down the parade ground in full, authentic regalia. An inspection of the barracks and inner sanctum of the landmark followed. The overall design of Fort Henry was both unique and ingenious. During the 1830s, it stood impenetrable to the American interlopers that tried to claim the territory for the USA. From the pinnacle, we caught a last breath-taking view of the glistening harbor far below. We departed more


informed and entertained by all that Fort Henry had to offer. Ensconced in our MGBs once more, we struck out for the area marked by the Thousand Islands, known for its natural beauty, wildlife and array of majestic dwellings. Pangs of hunger led us to the resort town of Gananoque, Ontario, for nourishment before we ascended the Skydeck. This aerial apparatus juts some 400 feet in the air overlooking the St. Lawrence River and the International Bridge. This lofty, windy perch provided another bird’s eye view of God’s handiwork in creating one of the most picturesque places on earth. The MGs far below looked like miniature models. The Thousand Islands were formed when thick sheets of jagged glacial ice gouged away the soft soil and exposed million-year-old granite, which covered a sixty-mile region. In the global warming of that era, the melting ice packs eventually filled the valleys, thus forming the Thousand Islands. In actuality, the count is nearer 1,800. To be considered an island by definition, each must sprout at least one tree. The Treaty of Ghent, which formally ended the War of 1812, divided the islands and established the boundary between the two countries. As daylight was still plentiful due to the eve of the summer equinox, we pressed onward to Alexandria Bay before stopping for the evening at the Riversedge Resort Hotel. In the middle of the bay stood Boldt Castle, silhouetted against the dusky shadows of twilight. We happened upon a nice floating restaurant for a tasty seafood supper by candlelight. Our pleasant day concluded at sunset with a resolve to investigate the castle the following day. The sun rose bright and beautiful on the longest day of the year. Morning began leisurely with coffee on the balcony where we lingered to admire the scenic vista and embrace the glorious weather. After making our way to the dock, we boarded an excursion boat for a two-hour ride and tour of the Alexandria Bay. Our very knowledgeable guide identified mansion after mansion that had once belonged to notable industrialists, financiers, philanthropists, diplomats and more. The high society of New York City retreated from the Big Apple to the veritable paradise of the Thousand Islands - truly a playground for the rich and famous. From the surface of the water, we were able to view the Islands’ bridge system from a lower perspective. We disembarked at Boldt Castle, which rose grandly above Heart Island. Millionaire, George Boldt, proprietor of the famous Waldorf Astoria Hotel in New York City, commissioned construction. The extensive project was dedicated to his beloved wife and family. The work was never fully


finished, however, because Louise Boldt passed away suddenly and unexpectedly. Heartbroken, Boldt abandoned the Castle in 1904, and relocated his children and himself, never to return. The Castle rises six stories and encompasses 120 rooms. The layout is reminiscent of the game board for Clue with various rooms such as the parlor, ballroom and study located along the perimeter of the first floor, surrounding the central feature of the grand staircase. An indoor swimming pool occupies the lower level. Bedrooms and servants’ quarters on the second and third floors remain unfinished. Other features on the island include the powerhouse, a dovecote, the arch and drawbridge for welcoming guests, a stone gazebo and Alster House, which was designed for games and recreation. Presently, the Castle’s grandeur is being restored and finished by the Thousand Island Bridge Authority. When finished, it may one day rival the Biltmore in its magnificence. An equally impressive boathouse is situated on the adjacent Wellesley Island. The building rises three stories above the water to accommodate the tall masts on the Boldt family yachts, and sports 128-foot slips. The boathouse now serves as a marine museum for antique watercraft. By mid-afternoon, we hailed the launch back to the mainland and settled on the veranda of a local establishment for a late lunch. A green and white striped awning shielded us from the sun and a light summer breeze stirred the hanging plants overhead. We discussed our next destination as we ate. Cris had something in mind he thought we would all enjoy. We found not having a specific itinerary or timetable to be very liberating. We adopted the “follow the bumper” philosophy and pursued the VanDeLinders back toward Canada. En route, Cris remembered that a boat lock was located in the vicinity. We arrived in time to see the last ship of the day traverse to the St. Lawrence Seaway, one of the most important trade routes in the world. The process is an engineering marvel, not to mention an interesting experience. To continue our journey, it was necessary to negotiate the Interstate system of bridges we had been observing. Five different spans connect the islands to the mainlands. The Bs carried us toward Canada across a 3,330-foot stretch of bridge high above the water. The cars must have resembled ants on the massive structure. At the outset of this trip, we had not anticipated spending so much of vacation high in the air or on the water. It was fantastic! Tuesday evening we crossed the border with the intention of exploring


the Upper Canada Village the next day. The village is a collection of historic buildings from the 1860s. After gaining admission, we were delighted to find many of the early Canadian businesses fully functioning. Especially enthralling was the woolen mill where we could observe the complete process from sheep shearing to blanket making with the huge shuttles methodically weaving the warp and weft of the woolen threads. The water-powered lumber mill was fascinating as well. Massive machinery shaved and cut huge logs into heavy wooden planks for building. From the brick oven bakery, which produces a hundred loaves a day, we purchased fresh bread to go. The daylong visit concluded with Cris having his picture taken in front of an outhouse with the now infamous first place plaque. As late afternoon approached evening, gray clouds obliterated the sun. From the Village, we headed for Lake Placid, New York, site of the 1932 and 1980 winter Olympics. The 1980 games are memorable for the U.S. hockey team’s miraculous victory over the supposedly unbeatable Russians, but for winning the gold medal as well. I assumed that such a global event would take place near a metropolis of sorts. Wrong. Lake Placid is actually a diminutive, quiet town of 2,700 residents, nestled in the foothills of the Adirondack Mountains. There are so few hotel/motels that we had difficulty locating satisfactory accommodations for the night. JoAnn explained that athletes, officials and attendees to the Games stayed in local homes rented out for the duration of the contests, or else traveled from a distance to attend. We made several passes through town without luck. However, as the first raindrops splashed on the windscreens, we reluctantly pulled in at a rather dubious place with a vacancy sign. While registering, we all silently noted the desk clerk, clad in a stained sleeveless undershirt stretched over a potbelly. He seemed grizzly in appearance and spoke with a foreign accent. Needless to say, he was not a walking advertisement. Pressed by both nightfall and rainfall, we decided to stay. Later, we would refer to that evening as a night as the “Bates motel.” Once we located our rooms, the ladies searched in vain for the typical complimentary shampoos and lotions, and for amenities such as a hairdryer and ironing board. To assuage our angst, we located a restaurant on the main drag in town for dinner. Various comments on our plight caused us to erupt in laughter as we dined, then hilarity gave way to near hysteria. I could not contain myself when a clever quip from Cris caught me mid-swallow. My soda erupted from mouth and nose - not a pleasant sight, but a better alternative than choking. Fortunately, there were few other patrons at this later hour to witness this unfortunate scene.


Back at the motel, we thought it unusual, but did not question, why the VanDeLinders were given a room on the second floor on the west side of the building, while the Pendletons were quartered on the first floor of the east side. There did not appear to be many other guests so it seemed odd that we were not assigned adjacent space. As a precaution, Ken and Cris decided to park their MGs together in view of the Pendleton’s room. Both fit nicely into a small recessed area in a nearby corner of the parking lot. Rain continued through the night, but we managed to rest reasonably well in spite of the peculiar circumstances. However, the MGs were not as fortunate. By morning, the cars were immersed in five to six inches of water covered by a bright green residue that had sloughed off from the nearby pine trees during the storm. The slime clung to the cars as a mildly indignant Cris retrieved his vehicle, then routed through the trunk for cleaning supplies. Ken followed suit. While each labored to restore his pride and joy to car-show quality, the women took inventory. After eight days of travel, we decided that a stop at a local laundromat was long overdue. The saving grace turned out to be the rising sun, which promised a return of beautiful weather. After finding a laundry, we purchased detergent, loaded the washing machines, then dashed across the street. We decided to enjoy breakfast outdoors at a sidewalk café. What we thought would be a quick bite to eat was not to be. Several customers were waiting for service that was a long time in coming. As it turned out, a lone employee was single-handedly trying to take orders, bus tables, tally receipts and cook! Being the nice person she is, JoAnn offered to help by locating the coffee carafe and pouring a cup for anyone who wanted a hit. Then she and I began to clear the outdoor tables of used dishes. Meanwhile, the guys headed back to the laundry to shift the clean, wet clothing to the dryers. Breakfast was eventually served so we relaxed and formulated a plan for ascending White Face Mountain, the fifth largest peak in the state. Once the dry clothes were folded and repacked, we were off again. It might be well to mention that in preparing for and eleven-day trip, an important decision had to be made early on, even before we left home. In order to fit sufficient clothing, car accessories and other basic necessities into the relatively small boot of the MGs, we needed to use the space occupied by the spare tire. As there was simply not room for both, we faced a critical decision…spare tire or clothing. In the final analysis, the clothes won. Cris and Ken opted for Fix-a-Flat in lieu of the spare. Luck was on our side, as we did not need to use it. It was


just as well. We later learned that it would have not worked anyway because our tires were the tubed variety. It was a short, thirteen-mile drive to the base of the mountain. The MG engines purred as if they welcomed the challenge of the climb. They carried us upward and onward on the narrow road that encircled White Face, 4,867 feet above. A slow and steady pace brought us successfully just shy of the peak to a parking lot. Our husbands parked their red and green Bs next to three Corvettes in red, yellow and blue hues. Obviously, the mountain attracted other car enthusiasts as well. We met the owners who were just following the road, much as we were, only on a “guy trip.” After some pleasant conversation, we parted company and headed for the inter-mountain elevator that would complete the final 276-foot ascent to the top. Now the Van DeLinders had previously warned us to bring warm clothing for the cool temperatures and windy conditions we would encounter 5000 feet above sea level. They were not mistaken, but otherwise the day could not have been more ideal for “mountain climbing.” Cris was gallant in loaning his insulated jacket as I stood shivering in spite of what I thought was warm attire. From this elevation, we could see for miles in all directions. The cotton puff clouds, suspended in the bluest of skies, seemed close enough to touch. Their proximity cast moving shadows on the ground as they glided across the sky. Crystalline lakes were cupped in the valleys, and ski ramps and runs dotted the distant slopes. Mile upon mile of evergreen trees blanketed the mountainsides, six million acres in all…..more heaven on earth! We scrambled on the rocky top for nearly an hour, taking in the view and happily snapping photos to create a delightful memory. From behind a craggy precipice, Cris and Ken posed as mountain climbers struggling to make the summit. Cris could not resist the opportunity to pose with Everett’s (Rainer) winning trophy as well. In this instance, however, Cris dangled the first place plaque over the ledge of a steep cliff. His twinkling eyes and Cheshire-cat-grin suggested that a demand for ransom might be in the making. Descending White Face Mountain was akin to a downhill roller coaster ride. . . [To be continued.]


TECH CORNER What Type of Nuts Do You have in Your Car? By: Bob Forsblom No, I'm not talking about the one behind the wheel or the one on the other side of the car, rather what type of nuts are holding your car together? This is an important question to ask yourself before you start assembling a "road kit" for yourself and your car. Is your car held together with Whitworth, SAE, or Metric nuts, or some other obscure brand? Regardless of what type of nut and bolt system you have, you should have the correct tools to work on your car. If you are the "proud" owner of an automobile using Whitworth nuts, then you may want to carry a set of wrenches that will fit your nuts. As to SAE or Metric wrenches, these are readily available at any shop or garage, but you will need standard sizes for road-side emergencies. If you are only driving in the local area, it might be best to just carry your AAA card, a credit card, and a cell phone. These three items, get out of jail free cards, will allow you to get your trusted nuts to your favorite garage, or home. Then again if you are an adventurer, you may want to add a few items to keep you going. First off, your best defense in keeping your car on the road is preventive maintenance! Before you take the out-of-town trip make sure your classic gets its annual tune up, and that everything is running properly. Don't forget to add air to the spare tyre - if you have one. And while in the boot, check on the jack to see if it is there and operating properly. When you feel everything is in proper order it is time to assemble your car kit for your next trip. Without hesitation you should carry a fire extinguisher, first aid kit, a flashlight or two, and medications you may need in an emergency! A cell phone, even if it can only call 911, can help in an emergency. I also carry at least two to four large bottles of drinking water. You never know when you or your car will need a drink. "The kits" - I have two soft sided bags which I carry in my car. I bought them from Sears, but other suppliers carry a number of bags which come in numerous sizes. In my small bag circa 12 x 6 x 10 inches, I carry a partial roll of shop towels, a small tube of hand cleaner, a packet of baby


wipes, first aid kit, suntan lotion, safety pins, a roll of water proof tape about 2'' wide to fix the tear in the top or window, a pair or two of rubber gloves, a heavy pair of work gloves, a flash light, an eye glass repair kit, and an extra pair of reading glasses and/or a pair of dark glasses, and a sun hat. In a much larger bag, about 18 x 12 x 12 inches, I have my tools. They consist of a small roll of yellow or orange electrical wire, heavier wire for wiring up bits which have fallen off the car, a four-function screw driver with 2 phillips and 2 slotted heads, a set of open/box wrenches from 7/16 up to 3/4 inches (or Whitworth or Metric, etc.), a small adjustable 4" wrench, a large adjustable 12" wrench, a 3/8 " socket set from 1/4 up to 3/4" (as above), 3, six, and a10 inch extensions, an allen wrench set, fuses (as needed), small light bulbs (brake and running) a fan belt or two, a small screw driver for electrical work, needle-nose pliers, channel lock pliers (large and small), a pair of larger pliers with wire cutting capabilities, emery cloth, a small file, electrical tape, X-Treme Quick Fix Tape (I hear it works, but I have not used it.), hose clamps of different sizes (including one large enough to fix an exhaust pipe), feeler gauges, cotter pins, and rags to wrap your tools and wipe them off when finished. One also can purchase wrench rolls which work great, but cost money. Also include a quart or two of oil in the boot. Next is to determine to what extent can you do your own work, and/or are you traveling with others who can help? In either case you may need some specific items to make repairs on your car, or another car in your group. Getting a generator or dynamo in the middle of nowhere is getting very difficult these days. If there two or three of you traveling together, one car can carry a generator and the other a regulator. A set of points, condenser, and rotor would help, and if you have a pertronix ignitor it may help to carry an extra. When a pertronix goes out - it's gone. (John Twist said that a pertronix only costs about $200.00, and you said, no only $100.00; he was talking about the extra one in the boot.) Add windscreen wipers, an arm or two, a gas cap for some, and any other parts specific to your car. For those unfortunate instances where your car may become disabled, a magnetic-base amber strobe light provides an added measure of safety. This list can go on and on, but you know what is best for you and your car. So make a list of your own, and most importantly drive your car, and have fun doing it! See you out on the road once I have time to put my car together. - The Dogsbody


JUST FOR FUN Recipe Swap By: Shirley Brough Here are two recipes shared by COMGO Members: BEEFY WILD RICE SOUP from Lynne Mendelsohn • 1 lb. ground beef • 2 cubes beef bouillon • 1 ½ tsp. Italian seasoning • 1/2 tsp. pepper • 6 c. water, divided • 1/4 tsp. hot pepper sauce • 2 onions, chopped • 1 c. sliced mushrooms • 3 celery ribs chopped • 1 c. uncooked wild rice

• 3 (10 3/4 oz.) cans condensed cream of mushroom soup, undiluted

In large pan, brown beef with Italian seasoning. Drain very thoroughly. Add 2 c. water, onions, celery, rice, pepper, pepper sauce, bouillon and bring to a boil. Reduce heat. Cover and simmer for 40 min. Stir in soup, mushrooms and remaining water. Cover and simmer for 30 min. FOIL BAKED CHUCK ROAST from Joyce Watts • 1 chuck roast (4 lbs. or less) • 1 envelope Lipton Onion soup • 1 box fresh mushrooms ( 6-8 oz.) • 2 tbsp. butter or margarine Dot a large piece of Heavy Duty Foil with half the butter. Sprinkle 1/2 the soup and 1/2 the mushrooms on foil. Put roast on top and repeat with rest of ingredients. Wrap the roast tightly in foil. Bake at 325* for 3 hours until tender.


CLASSIFIEDS Ads may be submitted to the COMGO Secretary via e-mail. Requests for ads received from COMGO members will be forwarded via e-mail to members, and will be placed in the COMGO Gazette for two (2) consecutive issues, after which the ad will be removed unless member takes the initiative to contact the editor to continue the ad for another two issues. Requests from non-members will only be forwarded via e-mail to members – but the ad not placed in Gazette unless the person wishes to purchase a membership.

For Sale: 57 MGA with many upgrades. Rebuilt 3 main bearing "B" engine, MGB front end with disc brakes, 5 speed Ford Sierra Trans., new wiring harness, 72 spoke rims with Kuhmo tires, tube shocks on rear, rebuilt carbs, door seals, fabric show mats, vinyl top, side curtains, etc. Total miles on everything is 715 miles. Car is in good condition, no rust and is ready to go to a new home and be driven. Contact Don Ritchey 614- 571-8096. or e-mail: [email protected] [exp. 7/10] For Sale: Early MGB Banjo Axle – complete drum to drum. Can use either as a complete assembly, or just use the differential to get a 3.90 ratio in your MGA. ($100). Joe Mercer. 614-339-3491 or e-mail: [email protected]. [exp. 7/10] For Sale: 4- Dunlop SP20 165 R 15 Tires (439 miles); 1 – Vredestein Classic 165 R 15 Tire (new). $425. Just removed from my MGA. Tom Bishop 614-890-7921, or e-mail: [email protected]. [exp. 7/10] Wanted: I’m looking for the back seat (both pieces) from an MGB GT for my trailer project. Color doesn’t matter, I just would like them to be usable and not in need of recovering. Contact Troy Spang at [email protected] or by cell phone 740-502-1094. [exp. 7/10] For Sale: 1500 MGA block and crank for sale. Was running when removed but no guarantees. Asking $150.00. I may also have the pistons and rods, which would go with the deal if I can find them. Contact Erick Zanner at [email protected] or 614-937-7632. [exp. 7/10]


For Sale: 1965 Healey. The car is in Millersburg, OH. Six cylinders, four speed and an overdrive unit with 68,000 miles. Haven't decided what to ask, any reasonable offer will be considered. Contact Steve Miller at [email protected] [exp. 7/10]

CONTRIBUTORS A special thanks to those who contributed articles and photos for this issue of the Morris Gazette, including: Shirley Brough Tony Burgess Jeff Fields Bob Forsblom Mark Halm Ann King Lynne Mendelsohn Joe Mercer Ken Pendleton Lynne Pendleton Don Ritchey Jack Smittle Bob Watts Joyce Watts


Don’t Forget: COMGO Picnic/British Invasion – July 25

Mark your calendars for July 25! If you have not attended the British Invasion picnic, please plan to do so. It is a free concert put on by the Dublin Arts Council at Scioto Park. The concert starts at 7:00 PM but plan to arrive about 5:30 PM and claim a place on the grass at the top of the hill as we did last year. In the last few years, folks have brought their own main course to eat plus something to share – appetizer, salad, dessert, etc. Be alert for future e-mails on details of what to bring. Don't forget your lawn chairs and/or blankets. Most of all, BRING your British car. The musicians usually have some of us drive them up to the stage. This is a great opportunity to show off that special car to the crowd.

A Look Ahead In the next issue, keep an eye out for highlights of:

• British Car Day Results

• MG 2010

• Future Events:

o Summer in The City

o Fall Drive o Fall Colours Tour

• Part 2 of “Two for the Road”

Note: Opinions expressed within this newsletter are not necessarily those of the club, officers, directors, or newsletter staff. Technical articles are provided solely to provide the reader with additional information when making decisions regarding their car. Information is believed accurate but the club, officers, directors and newsletter staff are not responsible for the accuracy of such information and the readers attempt repairs at their own risk. If in doubt, contact a certified mechanic.

COMGO was founded in 1983 by a group of MG enthusiasts for the benefit of all MG owners. The club encourages the preservation and driving of MGs and the opportunity of enjoying the friendship of other

families involved in the hobby. Several events are held each year, including tours, car shows, picnics and an annual Christmas party. The

Morris Gazette newsletter is published four times a year to keep members informed of activities.

Dues are $20 per year.

2009-2010 Officers President: Mark Halm [614] 792-0641 [email protected] Vice President: Jim Nibert [614] 557-6397 [email protected] Secretary/Treasurer: Don Ritchey [614] 571-8096 [email protected] Directors: Lyn Kinney [614] 901-9877 [email protected] Rob Meier [740] 966-5906 [email protected] Bob Watts [614] 279-8852 [email protected] Tim Wheeler [740] 453-7055 [email protected] Newsletter Editor: Joe Mercer [614] 339-3491 [email protected] British Car Council Representative: Tony Burgess [614] 899-2394 [email protected] Regalia Coordinator: Debbie Hume [937] 642-8859 [email protected] Ann J. King [614] 571-5855 [email protected] Webmaster: Ken Pendleton [email protected]

Cover art by: Debby Ver Hulst Printing by: Ken Davis, Minuteman Press, Dublin, OH

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