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The official monthly publication of the Peachtree MG Registry, Atlanta, Ga.
Independence Day, 4th July Cover Girl of the
Month Mike Cook’s “Slightly
Butch” Silver Lady
Send in your pictures, stories and newsletter ideas to
Bob Anderson, Editor
PMGReditor @gmail.com THIS WILL ALSO BE OUR MONTHLY MEETING
FOR AUGUST
Cover Girl of the Month
All of the cars at MG2012
Next meeting July 8th 5.30pm
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A warm and heartfelt thank you from this newsletter editor and all the members of the Peachtree MG Registry to all of you who visited us in Dillard. To all of our guests, it was truly a joy to meet you and we hope you enjoyed your stay in the North Georgia Mountains. Please come and visit us again. To all of our organizers and volunteers, you did an outstanding job to make MG2012 the best show that we have ever organized. To the NAMGBR National Committee, thank you for giving us the honor of sponsoring MG2012, we all had a great time.
Thank you Everyone!!
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July 4th Dunwoody Independence Day Parade
July 4th
Grill Out at the Flexners after the parade
July 8th Monthly Gathering at The Harp
5:30PM
July 28th Pool Party and Tech Session at Tim & Z’s
437 Londonberry Rd, Atlanta, Ga. 30327
Don’t you love those vinyl and leather seats?
Look for more information on our web site or in this newsletter http://www.peachtreemg.com
What’s happening in JulyWhat’s happening in JulyWhat’s happening in July
President– Tom Nadelhoffer — [email protected] (770-887-8877) V P & Events Coordinator – Paul Flexner – [email protected] (770-220-3022) Secretary/Treasurer—Jeff Wiley—[email protected] (678-743-2466) Technical Director – Barry Rosenberg [email protected] (770-689-7573) Membership—John and Sheila Macolino—[email protected] (770-945-8612) Historian – Tim O’Brien – [email protected] (404-705-9279) Regalia – Jack and Kathy Orkin—[email protected] (404 783-4990 ) Newsletter Editor— Bob Anderson— [email protected] (770-330-6143) Webmaster—Joe Rushing— [email protected] (770-447-8423)
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The work and planning the Peachtree MG Registry invest-
ed in MG2012 was evident at the show in Dillard, Ga. June 6-10. The show was a resounding success. The weather was perfect, the venue and food were wonderful, the cars were outstanding, but the people were the most memora-ble for me. The attendees came from throughout the US and Canada. Sur-prisingly few cars were trailered as the vast majority of the attendees drove their beloved MG’s to the show. It was quite an education to watch how creative some of the attendees were in packing their MG’s. One of the attendees, Zelda Davis, drove her MGB roadster solo from California. A feat I’m not sure many of us would contemplate, much less attempt. Zelda made it safely home after making a “short” detour to Michigan to visit family. At times it appeared the event was a big family reunion with all the family mem-bers arriving in MG’s. In addition to the people, I also enjoyed waking up each morning to a chorus of MG exhaust notes as attendees prepared for the ac-tivities of the day. It was also very interesting to see so many MG’s parked in front of local restaurants and businesses. We had approximately 100 MG’s attend the Tiger Drive-in theater on Thursday night. MG2012 Co-Chairmen, Tom George and Bill Gillson, deserve special thanks and recognition for their leadership, expertise and guidance in producing and directing such a well attended, successful show. The various Committee Chairs along with the other Peachtree MG Registry volunteers should also be commended for their efforts in making MG2012 a memorable event for mem-bers and guests alike. Congratulations to those PMGR members who brought home MG2012 Na-tional Show Awards.: Linton Atkinson, Bill Gillson, Chris Gore(2), Larry Nor-ton, Jim McCartney(2), Rhonda McCartney, Mark Jackwood, Mike Cook, Lou Ballard and Barry Rosenberg(2). I look forward to seeing you at future events and Gatherings…..Tom
Points and Plugs by Tom Nadelhoffer
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COVER GIRL OF THE MONTH
We had about 300 cars showed up to our MG2012 celebration and I have no way of pick-ing one over the others for our Cover Girl. So it’s all of you that took the time and effort to
bring your car to Dillard GA and join with the Peachtree MG Registry in making this a most outstanding week of fun and fellowship.
Many thanks to EVERYONE that participated
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MG 2012 and Dillard are history. Many of us were there and have won-derful stories to share with those who couldn’t come – whether they are other MG or LBC drivers or just friends from other aspects of our lives. For me, it was an opportunity to see some folks I have met at other events
and to meet many new and wonderful people. What a terrific community this MG world is. We should all be proud to be a part of it. When most of you read this, Barbara and I will still be on our extended trip to Italy and Israel (where a friend’s daughter is getting married). This will give us opportunities to see new places and to meet even more new and interesting people. We’ll certainly be sharing many of our sto-ries on the 4th of July when we start the day with the Largest 4th of July Parade in Georgia taking place in Dunwoody. Following the parade, we’ll gather once again at our home in Dun-woody for the traditional American burgers and dogs celebration. Details are elsewhere in the Registry newsletter. Be sure to send an email to [email protected] if you are joining us so we can inform the parade planners and the American Vets of how many cars will be available to ferry the vets in the parade. Remember, this is our opportunity to drive the Veterans of America’s conflicts in our British Cars in the American 4th of July Parade!! The only other club event in July is our traditional Pool Party and Tech Session at Tim and Z’s on July 28th. We generally gather for the tech session in Tim’s garage or his private lair around 10:00 and the girls get to enjoy the pool. Lunch is served starting about 1:00 or a bit later depending on how involved we are in the tech session. The pool, of course, is open all day. Be sure to send Tim and Z a note to either [email protected] or 404-705-9279. In your RSVP please include your preference of white or dark meat and what you are bringing for a side dish. Chicken and soft drinks will be provided by the Club. With only these two events and our Monthly Gathering at the Harp on July 8th, you might think that we were falling down on the planning end of our jobs. Not too worry as many more events are planned for August and September. In this quieter time following MG 2012, be sure to take your wheels out on the roads and enjoy some drives in your neighborhoods. The Peachtree MG Registry has a lot to be very proud of at the moment. Not only did we put on a terrific show in Dillard, but our members were there throughout the 5 day event to assist many others who were having challenges with their cars. One of the most beautiful sites was seeing our members toiling over a 1980 MGB LE from my home state of Oklahoma that blew its head gasket on the road to Dillard somewhere near Memphis. After the repair, Hiram and Becky were seen driving it around the area and on to the show field where they captured one of the awards in their class. Great job guys. Safety Fast
TheNavigator’sSeat ByPaulFlexner,VicePresident
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1 Janet Gillson 1 Matt Kriwanek 2 Charles R. Long 3 Richard Arnold 3 Pat Ballard 8 Barbara Flexner 17 Dan Gulden
18 Catharine Brockman 20 Jan Wiltshire 21 Brian Crabtree 22 Jack Dowling 23 Richard Neale 26 Penny Scarpucci 31 Cay Gliebe
Happy Birthday One and All
Wow! what a great month June turned out to be. Beautiful weather, a mountain view, and The Dillard House hospitali-ty. As membership chair and Peachtree MG club members, Sheila and I met so many wonderful people. So many great people Tom G, Tom H, Paul, Patty,Bill, Larry and the wives
and all the rest of the volunteer's made a huge event look so easy and run flawless. We were so proud to be a part of this experience. We also picked up a few new members along the way.
WELCOME NEW MEMBERS. Kelly and Mary Ann Burke Andrew and Emily Eilers
Our thoughts to the club. I can’t think of a time or place when Sheila and I have been made to feel just like family in such a very short time. The friends we have made in the last two years are priceless, and will always be treasured. So, for all of the new members if you have the opportunity to be more ac-tive in the club you will open yourself up to all kinds of new and exciting things! Simply Amazing !!!!!!! Thank you Peachtree MG family. John and Sheila
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It is with great sadness that we must report the passing of our friend,
Charlie Mitchell
Please read the eulogy by Tom George on Page 10
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In Memoriam: Charlie Mitchell 1923 – 2012
Charlie Mitchell is my example of the principle of the theory of “six degrees of separation”. I know Charlie because I bought an MG from Barry Rosenberg who suggested that I should join the Peachtree MG Registry. I didn’t do it right then as I thought the car was too rough to stand up against the pristine examples that I thought I would find in the club. But I did buy an MG t-shirt, which I wore to the Marietta Square for the start of the Great Race when it first came to Georgia. A woman came up to me and enthusiastically asked me if I had and MG, was I a member of the local MG club and would I like to be? This was the first time I met Nancy DeLoatch, Charlie’s daughter, and her husband Dennis. Dennis didn’t say much but smiled a lot. I took the information from Nancy and went to the next month’s meeting. The rest, as they say, is history and I soon had my first opportunity to meet Charlie Mitchell not long after that. Charlie’s ever-present smile helped me to understand why Nancy had been so “enthusiastic” that day on the Marietta Square. In the dozen or more years that I knew him I don’t ever think I saw him frown or have a cross word with anyone. He always had the same greeting for me once we got to know each other. He would see me, smile, stick out his hand for a firm handshake and say, “Tom, I’m glad for you to see me.” That became our usual greeting whenever we saw each other. I’m sure it wasn’t restricted to use with just me, as Charlie was glad to see everybody. I got to go out to Charlie’s house a few times and always marveled at the MGs he had there along with a Triumph Spitfire he had in pieces in the basement workshop. When I asked him about it he said he was too busy to put it back together. "Get everything done while you are working, because once you retire, you don't have time for anything." But Charlie did have time especially for Jane, his wife of 59 years, and his sons Storm & Dan, and of course for Nancy. He also made time for his travels with the Southeastern MG T Regis-try, driving to many events and touring the Natchez Trace. And he made time for anyone who wanted to have a chat about this or that or about MGs, particularly when it came to the electri-cal side, his specialty from his many years working with electronics at the FAA. And he and Dennis took his prized 1953 MG-TD on a tour with The Great Race when it came back to Atlanta a few years after the Marietta event. They left from Centennial Olympic Park as the local rally stage prior to the official start of the event. I remember the big smiles on both of their faces as they pulled away from the starting line and headed through the gathered crowd to cheers and applause. I think that image of Charlie will always be stuck in my head and it will be the way I want to re-member him. Smiling, doing something he loved with the people who loved him.
Tom George
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Hospitality Report 6/23/12
Gayle and I (Barbara) wish to thank all of you Peachtree MG members who joined together and valiantly offered hospitality to the hungry drivers and navigators and their assorted friends, rela-tives and children who attended MG 2012! You are just wonderful people!!! Y’all really came through! We served 15 dozen hard boiled eggs, 2 full bushels of fresh peaches, 10 pounds of raw pea-nuts in the shell, 150 bananas, as many cheese logs as Jean Highsmith could make and carry, gallons of homemade pimento cheese by Beth Ehrie, as much soda and water as fit in a truck. 15 to 20 gallons of tea (unsweet!!, sugar available), more coffee than the staff at Dillard House thought they could carry and all the dozens of containers of homemade goodies and cookies that people managed to provide and even then some Dillard House supplementation was nec-essary! I mention Jean and Beth because theirs were the most requested recipes. If you want the recipes, now, you know who to contact! We answered questions, loaned sun block and bug repellant, found car parts and generally helped all those hundreds in attendance to a full dose of Peachtree Hospitality. There were always people available to help and greet and meet visitors. No one had to be told what to do, you all just pitched in and did!!! After 5 mornings and 4 nights, we were exhausted, but we were still standing! Give yourselves a pat on the back, better yet, make sure you give one to the next Peachtree MG member you see for being part of this massive effort! I think we have taught NMGBR how it can be done and we did it right!!! Give yourselves and your navigators a congratulatory kiss and save one for the road!!!
Gayle Norton and Barbara Flexner
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So rather that try to cram as many as we can into this news-letter we are providing the links to where you can find all that we have.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/45768874@N02/sets/72157630042674901/show/ This from Saul at the MG Car Club of Florida Hi all, Below is a link to one of the videos I took while driving the "Tail of the Dragon" during the MG2012 Event in Dillard, GA – FABULOUS!! (360+ turns in 11 miles!) Just one event of many , Lots of tours, tech sessions, FOOD!, and of course a terrific car show(over 220 cars) Saturday, and a banquet Saturday night .. The wife of the guy driving in front of me got sick and he pulled over suddenly .. then later on, we caught up with two bikers who were not as aggressive in driving as we were .. but what a great drive!! Third gear 99% of the time!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYx_j_IyIOg&feature=youtu.be Many photos and a few more videos will be on our club website soon .. www.mgcarclubflorida.org This from Russel Rosenberg http://www.meetup.com/SPS-Meetup/photos/8939772/127640322/ Tim’s Pictures: http://picasaweb.google.com/pmgreditor Additional Pictures” http://picasaweb.google.com/arethusaboy
WE HAVE MORE PICTURES THAN YOU CAN SHAKE A STICK AT
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Vogel Picnic Aug. 11th, Club will provide meat and drinks. Bring a side dish of your choice, same shelter as last year. Chris Gore will lead a tour from Wendy's on Hwy 400 and exit Hwy 136 Dawson-ville to Vogel. 10:00 a.m. RSVP 770 466 2649
This will be our August 2011
Club Meeting Come and enjoy the company
of your friends
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WHAT ON EARTH WERE THOSE TOOLS??? 1) Commutator lathe for starter and generator armatures 2) Valve spring tension tester, to be used with a beam type torque wrench 3) Spark plug sand blaster/cleaner 4) Gas mileage checker. Fill with gas, attach to drivers side window with a hose to the carb. Gravity feed to carb 5) Thread chaser for when you bugger an axle and need to clean up the threads 6) Piston ring groove cleaner to remove carbon from behind rings 7) Ridge reamer to remove carbon ridge at top of cylinders.
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FOR SALE - 1961 MGA This one has been rated a "10"
Restoration: Rebuilt engine and gear box have less than 100 miles. New paint, re-chromed grille, leather interior, and new top and top frame. New carpet, new brakes and much more. Spent $33,000 will consider $22,000 obo. History of no rust MGB engine and gear box. Contact Carl Goosen at 407-977-4152
If anyone has a car or parts that they would like to advertise in our newsletter please submit the particulars to: [email protected] This section is for private classified ads only. No commercial advertisements will be accepted here. If you are a business please contact me for advertising rates at [email protected]
___________________________________________________ I have a 1973 MGB roadster and quite a few MGB parts that I would like to sell. The car would be a difficult restoration for street use. I bought it to make a vintage racer (used to race a '66B), but alas have run out of time and ambition to finish the project. The body is pretty solid-needs floorpans and a little sill re-pair. I have 2 motors (not running), trans, rearends, new waterpump,and quite a few other parts. $1200 would take the lot of it. Know anybody that might be in-terested? Please contact [email protected] Thanks for your time.
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If your car/item sells please let me know as soon as you can. Thanks, Bob
1952 MG TD/C Roadster Full restoration. Runs like a top. Painted English yellow cream with new tan upholstery. All new side curtains, tonneau cover, boot cover, and all wood replacement. Has new car cover and radial tires. Has been garaged since her restoration.. Come take a ride and see what a great little car she is. Asking $22,000. Please contact:[email protected]
For Sale: 1951 MGTD. Beautifully restored, excellent condition. Light BRG with tan interior. Top and side curtains includ-ed. Needs new battery. Great price at $15,000. Atlanta area. Additional photos available. Contact Barbara Simmons. [email protected]
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MGB Chrome Wire Wheels (4) -- 14x4.5 60 spoke Dunlop chrome wire wheels as above. I was surprised how nicely these cleaned up. While they do have minor rust, if you have the patience to polish them out, you will have a very nice set of chrome wire wheels. $300 obo. Contact me at [email protected] for detailed pictures and any additional information. Jeff Adams, Atlanta I bought 4 Michelin tires for my MGA and within about 40 miles ran over a spike and ruined that tire. I went back to Gran Tourisimo and they said that Michelin no longer produces that tire. I had to go up one size. You can still buy that tire through Cokers in Tennessee for $200-$300 each. That's got to be for a show car. Gran Toursamo sells a slighty bigger tire for 4 tires for $471.11 for a car which is a driver. That's $117.78 per tire which includes balancing and tubes. I now have 3 Michelin XZX tires, 165 SR 15 radial tires for sale $300 total. That's $100.00 each. This is the original size tires for MGAs and MGBs. Please call me if you have questions. Don Mathis 404-395-0600 /Cell 770-921-9555 /Home
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Just wanted to tell you that Gail & I had a wonderful time at the meet. You all did a fantastic job. Location was fabulous, Hospitality super. Show excellent. Well done to you all. Thank you. John & Gail Powling.
Hello Tom, You guys did a fantastic job, as always. The MG event is a highlight for me and I look for-ward to it each time. Please think about coming up to Highlands for our Highlands Motoring Festival - July 13th-14th-15th. It benefits the Cashiers-Highlands Humane Society which is our only No-Kill fa-cility in the county. I put together a Sunday Brunch Road Rally which is great fun and very good food. Out website is: www.HighlandsMotoringFestival.com We'd love to have you all & hope to see you there. Regards, Knight Martorell '54 Jaguar XK120 '50 Riley RM Drouphead '68 Morris Minor convertible
Oct. 13, 2012 , Nashville British Car Club's Show at Nashville 's acclaimed Centennial Park. Friday evening reception for Saturday's show participants. Car show open to the public for viewing 100+ British cars on the lawn of Nashville's full-sized Parthenon replica! Pre-register to save money, help establish car classes, and to qualify for a unique door prize. Featured Marque is Sunbeam. Get complete info at www.nashvillebritishcarclub.org . Contact Mike Long @ 615-790-2169 or email [email protected] .
Notes from our guests
The Peachtree MG Registry and the Southeastern MG T Register
DUNWOODY’S OWN AND GEORGIA’S LARGEST
4th OF JULY PARADE
WHEN: On Wednesday, JULY 4th (of course)
WHERE: Meet in the Parking Lot of All Saints Catholic Church2443 Mount Vernon Road
Dunwoody, GA 30338(between Jett Ferry and N. Peachtree Road)
Congregate at 8:30 AM (Parade begins at 9:00 AM)
MG’s will transport VFW WW II and Korean War Vets at the front of the paradeLed by many of our SEMGT Registry friends
DO NOT Bring candy to throw to the kids along the parade
Following the Parade
GRILL–OUT AT THE FLEXNER’S
Beginning at High Noon or shortly thereafterFeaturing Atlanta’s Best Burgers and Dogs
And, your outstanding Vegetarian and NON-Dairy Side Dishes(No Meat, Pork, Bacon, or Shellfish, please)
Replies appreciated for both the Parade and the Grill-Out(even if you only come to the Parade or the Grill-Out)
770-220-3022 or [email protected]
Burgers and Dogs with all the trimmings will be providedAlong with fruit for dessert
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The Southeastern MG T Register _ mgTalk, June 2012
“TRAVEL BACK IN TIME”
with the
SOUHERN BRITISH CAR CLUB
November 2-4, 2012
at the
Chattanooga Choo Choo
Friday, November 2, 2012
Join us for dinner, entertainment and just plain fun.
Open the Time Capsule of your mind and choose your
favorite era, the year of your car, a special person,
movie or just let you mind “TRAVEL BACK IN TIME” as you dress
for the evening activities.
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Return to the present with your “WHEELS OF THE PAST”
and join our popular vote all British Car Show.
Special travel routes will be planned for the afternoon or
you can just daydream under a shade tree.
Saturday evening we will host the Awards Banquet in the
famous Roosevelt Room off the Grand Dome of the Chattanooga
Choo-Choo.
You don’t want to miss a minute of our weekend of TIME
TRAVEL as we all gather at the Historical Choo-Choo. For hotel
reservations please call 1-800-TRACK-29.
Watch for more details on our website
www.southernbritishcarclub.org or
call Charles or Perky Long at 423-614-8897
PEACHTREE MG REGISTRY PRESERVING BRITISH SPORTSCARS SINCE 1981
MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION FOR YEAR 2012 (_) RENEWAL (_) NEW MEMBER Name: _____________________________________________________ Birthday (Month/Day)___________________
Please Print CLEARLY Spouse/Partner Name: ________________________________________Birthday (Month/Day)___________________ Address: ________________________________________________________________________________________ City: __________________________________________________ State: ______________ Zip Code: _____________ Phone: (H) __________________________(W) __________________________(C) _____________________________ E-Mail: ___________________________________________ Referred By: ___________________________________ Please List Your British Vehicles: YEAR MAKE/MODEL COLOR COMMENTS
List memberships in other car clubs _________________________________________________________________ What types of meetings, events, or newsletter info would you like to see? _________________________________
Would you be interested in volunteering for a committee or club event? If so, what kind? ____________________
Peachtree MG Registry dues are $25 per year, due in January. New members joining after June 30th receive a reduced rate of $15 for the balance of the calendar year. Please make checks payable to The Peachtree MG Registry. Complete, sign, and mail this form to: The Peachtree MG Registry, c/o John and Sheila Macolino, 3623 Aspen Court, Buford, GA 30519 Name Badges: Please order Name Badges at a cost of $9.00 each. The name(s) I would like to be on the Badge(s) is/are : _________________________________________. Enclosed with my dues check is $_____ for # ___badges. NOTICE: In consideration for and the acceptance of this application and payment of dues to The Peachtree MG Registry, the undersigned hereby releases The Peachtree MG Registry, other clubs, event sponsors and participants from any and all liability resulting in damage to my car and/or property and to the property of others, and all injuries not limited to but including death, while participating in, or traveling to or from events, meetings, tours, rallyes, or shows sponsored in whole or in part by The Peachtree MG Registry. This waiver applies to any and all claims made by myself, co-participants or members and my/their heirs against The Peachtree MG Registry, its officials and sponsors, for any illness, injury or death that may result directly or indirectly from my participation in The Peachtree MG Registry. I further state that the vehicles used in event participation are insured and comply with the Motor Vehicle Laws of the State of Georgia.
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