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Volume 40, Issue #9 September 2014 http://www.columbiagorgemgclub.org
THE CLUB FOR ALL MGs
Detroit Lake Show & Shine! By Keith Ansell
September 20 & 21, 2014 Join us on this weekend trip with lots of great cars,
good people, fun tours, lots of fun and some great food. Saturday is a car show ($10 entry) in Detroit Lake with a fun evening around a campfire (weather permitting) or at the restaurant. Sunday will be a new tour back to the Port-land area that takes in many mountain roads, a lunch break and finishing about 5 PM in Oregon City.
Last year a group of 11 cars travelled to Detroit Lake for a wonderful weekend of car people, a fun drive, good food and a fun evening! We're planning on doing it again this year and hope many more will join us. We will do the same run on Saturday morning as we need to get to Detroit Lake by 10 AM, leaving Oregon City at 8 AM. The route is the same as last year but the “fun” will be different (NOTE: The Harouns will start with a penalty of 9,926 points as they won just too much last year!).
The City closes down about two blocks at the center of town (Almost the whole town!) on Saturday for the show. Cars, trucks, tractors and motorcycles are parked on both sides of the street. The city has a raffle and many great gifts for the entrants. Most of the sports car people eat at the Steel Wheel Room at the south end of the show area. This restaurant has a motorcycle theme with many artefacts on display. They gave us this room last year and say they'll do it again. A wonderful prime rib dinner is available on Satur-day evening for a very reasonable cost and was yummy. We'll have room on Saturday night's dinner for about 30 people.
There are two hotels in the town with rooms from $60 to $270! The Lodge is right on the main street through the town, right were the show is! All Seasons is about three
Orchard Heights Winery Brunch—Sunday, September 28 By Peggy Oliver
Join us for the Orchard Heights Winery Brunch and road tour. Meet at the Wilsonville I-5 South Rest Stop-back area. Arrive before 7:30am (navigators meeting 7:45am) leaving at 8am. Traveling the back roads and across the Wheatland Ferry /cash $2.00 per car. On the other side our hosts will be Terry and Sarah Harris who will lead us on the back roads of Salem to the winery. Arriving about 9:00-9:15am at destination. We have reservations and payment needs to be in advance $18.00/per person ($14.95 brunch + 20%) coffee and juice with brunch-other drinks on your own. Remember they have a wonderful gift shop and also free wine tasting for all to enjoy afterwards . Please come join us - last year we had 65 - let's do it again.
Please e-mail me at [email protected] to re-serve your spot and I will give you my address to mail in your check. Please NOTE must have received all checks by September 18. Thanks again it will be a fun ride
* tops down * Hosts -Peggy and Jim Oliver
blocks from the main street. They are holding rooms just for our sports car people.
Lodge at the Lake: $110 to $270. [email protected] 503.854.3344
All Season Motel: $60 to $150. [email protected] 1-503-854-3421
Not necessary but letting us know you will attend would help with plans. See you there!
Keith & Ursula Ansell- 360-882-3596 or Email: [email protected]
August 29-31
Were you there?
Columbia Gorge MG Club
OFFICERS – 2014
President Chad Cansler (acting)
Vice President Chad Cansler 503-679-2766 (text preferred) [email protected]
Secretary Gary Eddings 503-789-0341 (text preferred) [email protected]
Treasurer Marianne Shumaker 503-896-9635 [email protected]
Activities Tom & Sue Stose 369-601-7002 (preferred)
Past President John Dutra 503-786-0851 [email protected] (preferred)
IMPORTANT VOLUNTEERS We want to recognize the volunteers without whom our club would not run as smoothly as it does. Thank You!
ABFM Reps John Dutra 503-786-0851 [email protected]
Jan Whittlesey 503-538-8610 [email protected] Regalia Sales Ed Mullowney 360-607-4928 cell [email protected] Raffle Varies Storage Locker Kenny Snyder 360-263-4047 Manager [email protected] Nametags Peggy Oliver 503-709-3616 [email protected] Membership Steffi Rollins 360-576-7973 Database [email protected] Mailbox Marianne Shumaker 503-896-9635 Monitor [email protected] Webmaster Donna McNabb 503-645-9302 [email protected]
The MGAnnouncer The MGAnnouncer is the official publication for and
published by the Columbia Gorge MG Club. A mailed sub-scription is included in the club’s yearly dues. Electronic distribution (PDF by e-mail) is available—contact the edi-tor.
Permission is hereby granted to reproduce any material provided credit is given to the author and to the Columbia Gorge MG Club or the original publisher if applicable. Contents, including technical advice, are the views of the author and do not necessarily reflect the views of the or-ganization. Application of this advice is at your own risk.
Wants and disposal advertising is free to members and $5 insertion for non-members. Each ad runs one month. Send ads to the editor by the publication deadline below. Commercial advertising is $100 for 12 months for a large ad; $50 for a small (business card size) advertisement. Con-tact the editor for insertion or changes.
Copy and advertising deadlines are the third Friday of the month preceding publication; in other words, one week after the Club meeting.
Editor: Donna McNabb — 503-645-9302 [email protected]
17658 NW Rolling Hill Lane Beaverton, OR 97006
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Membership The Columbia Gorge MG Club was formed for and is
active in the promotion and driving enjoyment of MGs. All MG enthusiasts are welcome to join and share infor-mation and fun. The Columbia Gorge MG Club is affili-ated with the North American MGA Register, and the North American MGB Register. Membership dues are $25 per year, $12.50 after July 1st. See the Vice President.
Chad’s Cheesy Chatter By Chad Cansler
Dominic Daly has resigned as President of Columbia Gorge MG Club, effective July 27. He feels that he did not have the support of the club membership in a number of situations. Our Bylaws state that the Vice President shall serve when the President cannot. I have agreed to take this responsibility for the re-mainder of Dominic’s term. The closing statement in Dominic’s res-ignation email was “you get what you deserve.”
It is my goal in the next 5 months to be ‘what you de-serve’. I recognize all too well that a business owner has a very fine line to walk. There is no room in the club for even the appearance of bias toward one business or another. In my heart I’m just a stubborn mid-Western guy and refuse to take part in the power struggle that is putting people at odds and causing disengagement in club activities and meetings. I feel that I can keep my business and leadership of the club separate, and focus on the purpose of the club – to have fun with quirky cars from Abingdon England!
Back in Oshkosh Wisconsin the Fox Cities British Car Club was able to buy a building so members could work/maintain/store the cars and have social functions as well. I’ve heard the Hawaii club has different members host tech days at their non-business home addresses. All these things
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would create more unity and get members more actively engaged with their car ownership. You could say we are
spoiled to have so many specialized shops that work on these cars. Back in the Midwest you were on your own and it forced people to work together for a common goal; keeping your car run-ning! All I care about is British cars, MG’s in specific and the joy that people experi-ence while driving them. I want to en-courage members to come back to ac-tivities to feel that joy once again. I want to encourage members to come back to Club meetings and enjoy talk-
ing about our adventures driving our cars. I want sunny days and good roads ahead.
My goal in the last few months of this year is to get the new updated bylaws passed. Then this club can function more smoothly and emphasize that Board members should just be there to carry out the wishes of the membership, no personal agenda nonsense. . Gene Nunn and our bylaw committee worked really hard to help this club deal with the multitude of issues we have come across the past few years. You will hear more about this at the September meeting. I look forward to completing what has been set in motion and then turning it over to NEW, ENTHUSIASTIC Board Members for 2015.
Safety Fast; Chad Cansler
Gorge Tour Recap By Peggy Oliver
AWESOME DAY!!! Tops down, sun in our faces and wind in our hair.
Fifteen cars collected at the 122nd K-Mart parking lot-we had a multi-selection crowd. Ron & Tom in a Black Miata, Jeff and Annette in a Charcoal Miata, Peggy and Jim in a White Miata. Mike and Judy drove their White 1956 TR3, Barry and Beth were in their red MGB. David and daughter Grace drove their Black TR3, Tom and Estelle were in their BRG MGB and continued on page 5
STEVE ROLLIN 503-245-3806 10042 SW BALMER fax 503-245-4193 PORTLAND, OR 97219
www.northwestimportparts.com
This happened to an Englishman in France who was totally drunk.
The French policeman stops his car and asks the gen-tleman if he has been drinking. With great difficulty, the Englishman admits that he has been drinking all day, that his daughter got married in the morning to a French man, and that he drank champagne and a few bottles of wine at the reception and a quite few glasses of single malt there-after.
Quite upset, the policeman proceeds to alcotest (breath test) him and asks the Englishman if he knows under French Law why he is going to be arrested.
The Englishman answers with humour: "No sir, I do not! But while we're asking questions, do you know that this is a British car and my wife is driving... on the other side!!
Christmas Party Raffle By Sue Stose
This year the raffle will be a little different. Sue Stose and Becky Hanenkrat will be organizing the raffle. The club will purchase a few items with the raffle money we have collected this year, plus we are going to go to some businesses and see if we can get some gift certificates do-nated. If you know of any business that we might be able to contact to get a donation from please let us know. Also if anyone would like to put together a basket to donate, or if you have a vacation home, or tickets to a show, etc. The raffle will be smaller this year, but we are looking for qual-ity items. Please contact Sue Stose at [email protected] or call 360-601-7002, Becky Hanenkrat at [email protected] or call 360-260-4509.
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Starters: Chrome, Hi-Torque, Convert 6 to12 Volt, Gear Reduction Starters for Big Block Fords & Chevys.
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Gorge Tour Recap from page 3 Sondra and John were in their BRG MGB. Taunya and Bob in their red Spritgette, Margaret and Dominic in their or-ange Austin panel van with Marianne and Ed following sweep in their white MGB GT.
We all headed East up the gorge with view spots along the way. We traveled over the Bridge of the Gods with some of us "paying if forward at the toll booth" THANK YOU!! Just before we turned for Carson, Tom and Estelle were having engine problems so John, Sondra, Ed, Marianne stayed behind to review the problem. After ex-changing the distributor cap, Tom and Estelle and John and Sondra headed back home.
The rest of us continued on our adventure-up and over hills, down into canyons, along rushing waters and some viewpoints that were breath taking. For lunch a delicious feast enjoyed by all at a Mexican restaurant with food, beer, margarita's in Goldendale, Washington.
Afterwards we headed back down the hills and over the Hood River bridge (again some paying it forward) to enjoy a beer at a local brew pub.
After a terrific hot, sunny day we were all tired and headed home. What a ride!! Thank you Ron and Tom from all of us!
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General Contractor
503.650.9568 503.754.1358 cell
Custom Repairs Remodels New Construction 2442 Southslope Way West Linn, OR 97068
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September Activities Board Meeting—September 12
This month the Board Meeting will be held concurrent with the Club Meeting.
Club Meeting—September 12 We meet in the side-room at Stark Street Pizza (92nd
and SE Stark Street in Portland). There is social (and/or dinner) time before the meeting which starts at 7:30 pm. The business part is generally short. Sometimes there is a guest speaker or a just-for-fun raffle.
In the summer months (May through September) we take a drive after the meeting. Where will we go? Come with us and find out.
Saturday Social @ Nuffield Imports, Ltd.—Sept 13 —9am - noon
Saturday Socials (Coffee and Cars) at Nuffield are al-ways the second Saturday of the month and are open to ALL British car enthusiasts. Join us for conversation, etc.
Breakfast pastries, coffee, and OJ are on the house and served from 9:00 am to noon..
All are welcome. See you there. Saturday, September 13 9am - noon 1613 East 4th Street Vancouver. Next to Pearson Airport 360-694-7464
Clinic—September 17: Ignition, Distributors, Coils, and other Shocking Stuff
Gas by itself won’t get you running; you need proper ignition. This evening, we will start with how the ignition works. We will cover the timing, the distributor, coil, points, condenser, and the wiring involved. Stock/original equipment has worked for about 90 years and will do the job when properly working. We’ll cover how to set up and replace the points and how to time your engine.
We will look at the many improvements in the equip-ment for the iginition system. After we examine how the distributor works, we’ll get out some new parts that will improve performance and miles per gallon. Always the Wednesday after the Club Meeting
When: Social at 7:00; session starts at 7:30! Where: Foreign Parts Positively—19900 NE189th St.
Brush Prairie, WA 98606. North on I-205 over Columbia River. Exit Padden Parkway EAST and travel about 10 miles (through the village of Hockinson.) Turn right at 184th St. “Alderbrook” sign. Take a Hard Left first chance after “Mountain Meadows” sign on right. Small FPP sign low on left. Come DOWN the driveway.
Phone: 360-882-3596 email: [email protected]
Detroit Cruise-In—September 20-21 See article on page 1.
Orchard Heights Tour and Brunch—September 28 See article on page 1.
Pub Night—September 30 We gather at a pub the last Tuesday of every month
(except December) for food, beverage, and fellowship. The location changes throughout the area so there will be one near you sometime. This is a great way for members to get to know each other better. Join us at about 6:00 pm for din-ner and drinks, fun and socialization.
9/30 pub night will be at Nicoli’s Grill and Sports Bar. Depending upon the weather, we might be able to sit out-side. They have 16 beers on tap plus bowling if anyone is interested after dinner. For groups, they do have a limited menu - Chicken Quesadilla, Hand Battered Corn Dogs, Northwest Chicken Salad, Chicken Caesar Salad, Burger, Pastrami Sandwich, Turkey, Bacon, Avocado Sandwich and a few Pizza’s.
17880 SW McEwan Road, Lake Oswego, OR 97035 www.sportsatnicolis.com
Bylaws Committee Report By Gene Nunn
The Bylaws committee has very nearly completed its work. Most of changes bring the bylaws into alignment with the way the club currently does business. In addition there are a couple of things that will make the club work more smoothly going forward.
The changes will be described in next month's An-nouncer and will be presented at the October membership meeting. The vote to approve them will be held at the No-vember Membership meeting.
The complete set of changes will be available to mem-bers after next month's Announcer article. Both the Com-mittee and the Board think you will agree with the changes and recommend your approval.
Board Meeting Minutes—August 4 By Gary Eddings, Secretary
Board Members: (***) Pres. Dominic Daley {per letter of 7.27.2014, Dominic Daley resigned position of Club President }. ( ★ ) V.Pres. Chad Cansler. ( )Treas. Marianne Shumaker. (★)Activ. Sue & Tom Stose. (★ )Sec. Gary Eddings. ( ) Past Pres. John Dutra. ★=present at meeting
Call to Order: Chad @ 07:05pm (Chair pro-tem) Minutes: Sec. Requests acceptance as printed in News-
letter = passed Treasurer: not present, written report sent via Sue &
Tom - VP, Membership: No additional report Activities: Report by Sue - Overnight trip to Astoria
being planned next year July 25, 2015.- discussion around just what is an actual Club Sponsored event. Sue presented up-coming events. Keith is planning an overnight to Detroit Lake this Fall.
Peggy reported people signing up for her brunch. ABFM: Donna asking who is going to be in charge of
setting up booth - Board asking Ed Mullowney to be in charge (?).
Old Business A. Bylaws report, Gene Nunn ; Gene presented ideas
on adding a "Member at Large" position to fill any open Board position due to resignation, etc.
Motion by Sec. To accept, second by Chad: passed Comm. Appointment by Chad Christmas Party over-
sight= Sue, Peggy, Marianne; Becky Hanenkrat helping Sue, Sue asking for clarification about how raffle will func-tion; agreement that Sue & Becky will use their best judg-ment.
Question about "Lawyer Letter" = nothing to report.
New Business A. Resignation of Club President; assumption of Duties
by V. President w/short dissertation. B. Logo: Donna suggesting we extend date for vote
counting = passed Adjourned: 8:19pm by Chad.
Club Meeting Minutes—August 8 By Gary Eddiings, Secretary
Board Members: ( ) Pres. {position vacant}. (★) V.Pres. Chad Cansler. ( )Treas. Marianne Shumaker. ( )Activ. Sue & Tom Stose. (★)Sec. Gary Eddings. ( ) Past Pres. John Dutra. ★=present at meeting
Call to Order: 7:30PM by VP Minutes: No minutes were taken at July Club Member-
ship meeting. Sec. read minutes of Club Board Meeting 08.04.2014 (accepted with spelling change {"Hanenkrat"})
Treasurer: Report submitted to Board on 08.04.2014 summarized by VP.
VP, Membership: Chad reported on resignation of Club President, VP assuming position of Chair Pro-Tem as per discussion and approval at last Board meeting; discussed how new Bylaws will address issue of Board vacancy in the future.
Chad reported on extension of Logo change voting (approved by Board at last meeting).
VP reported on Christmas Party - same discussion as at Board meeting = Red Lion, Vancouver, WA; raffle details being worked out by Sue's committee.
ABFM - tent = Ed M. in charge of set up, needs help-ers Friday afternoon 4:00 PM-ish.
Activities: No report, since Sue absent, but they are posted in newsletter- also, use Yahoo Group to engage other members for short-notice drives etc.; upcoming run to Astoria mentioned this coming weekend (08.16.2014).
Old Business None except as noted above.
New. Business Next Board Meeting will be concurrent with Club
Membership Meeting 09.12.2014, per decision by Chair. Adjourned: 08:08 PM by Chair.
Club Business
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Roster Correction Please change the spelling of Richard Redick’s last
name and change his phone numbers to: home 360-535-0868 cell 260-755-5147 Richard had open-heart surgery in February and is now
retired and relaxing.
Tour to Timberline Lodge for brunch—with stops at Ripplebrook ranger station and Little Crater Lake—lots of fun.
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Voting Time Extended for Logo! By Donna McNabb
Circle the logo you want to vote for and either: Bring the whole page to the SEPTEMBER meeting
and turn it in. Or, mail it to: Columbia Gorge MG Club, P O Box
66431, Portland, OR 97290-6463 to arrive before the August club meeting. The votes will be col-lected and brought to the September club meeting.
There are nine to choose from.
Club Business
It’s About Branding By Glen Enright
My vote goes to none of the logos as they stand. They are all professionally done and in and of themselves well drawn, with some exceptions to legibility of name. The reason I cannot vote for any is because they are generic. They could be any MG club, anywhere in the world, but they do not say Columbia Gorge MG Cub, except in words.
This is a branding issue and I think more time is needed to have the artist re-think the design that reflects more closely the heart of the Columbia Gorge and Oregon.
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You want it, we got it!
1974 MGBGT Solid, rust free, good paint and interior, many new parts call John Fallon 360-892-1280 - asking $6,000.
Something Different—Arkley Kit Arkley kit front and rear for the MG Midget or Sprite. It is from the estate of late pal. We have put $700 or offer on it. It is located on Beaverton. Fred Otjen, [email protected], 503-686-1836.
Garage for Rent Location: near SE 62nd and Powell, Portland. 2-car garage, suitable for long-term/seasonal storage of
vehicles or goods. Has power outlet and light. $150 per month. Available now. Please call Estelle at 503-720-0811.
Sighted: 52 MG for Sale in Union OR at the Hotel Hotel contact info: (541) 562-1200,
[email protected], http://thehistoricunionhotel.com/index.php
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1980 MGB I am selling my 1980 MGB as I do not have time to
enjoy driving it anymore. Always garaged and taken out on sunny dry days. Showroom condition and mechanically sound with Overdrive! Only 41K miles and is running great! One of the finest around! 3rd owner. Clear Title.
This is a classic MG and is the last year of production of these beauties. There are MANY new parts inside and out.
Here are some of NEW things that I have invested & restored in the car.
MG Glacier White Paint and undercoat * Weber downdraft * Anza Free-Flow Exhaust * Black leather seats with red accent on seams * Pirelli Tires, Original manuals * books and misc. stuff * Luggage Rack and Gas Tank * Carpet throughout and trunk * MG floor Mats and door panels * Trophy Spoke Steering Wheel (have original wheel) * New Brakes * Ignition and Charging systems * Numerous British Field Meet awards, serviced by British Auto Works for several years * original owner’s manual and all maintenance receipts from 1980, Top * tonneau and boot –great condition.
Asking $7500.00 but will entertain serious offers if rea-sonable. This is a great car for summer delights. If you’re interested please call me at 503-524-5242. Serious inquires only – please.
Thanks for looking. LJ
For Sale
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Two Magazine Collections For Sale Classic & Sports Car collection -- Over 160 issues,
from April, 1985 - February, 2004. Very-good condition. Includes master index for many years. $100.
Thoroughbred & Classic Cars Collection -- Over 200 issues, from March, 1978 - July, 2004. Very-good con-dition. Includes copies of index pages from many issues. $150.
Please don't ask if there are specific articles -- I don't have time to look them up.
Paul 360-576-7973; [email protected]
Collectable Grease Gun Grease gun included in toolkits of vintage British cars.
Tecalamit brand. Very nice condition. Can email pics. $25. Paul 360-576-7973; [email protected]
1960 Riley One-Point-Five for sale. $1,000 Looking for a collector who wants to restore this car. It is a complete car with the Riley owners manual,
workshop manual and service parts list. I purchased the car in 1968 and it has been stored in a shed or garage for the last 35 years when I quit keeping it up (does not run and now the engine does not rotate)
Contact Norm Lindquist in the Portland, Oregon area at [email protected]. More pictures available.
1977 MGB Selling my beautiful, reliable and well restored 1977
MG B. 25K miles since the engine restoration in 1997. Re-cent work includes new battery, entire braking system, fuel pump, replaced alternator and clutch. All repair records since 1996 available. Always garaged, very well cared for. I'm the 4th owner (the mechanic who restored it owned the car for a while and is one of the 4 owners...)
It's a great car! Runs fantastic. Convertible - great for summer!
For full disclosure: There is a slow oil leak, a few small tears near rear window with some hazing of the rear win-dow, and a couple of cracks on the dash. Otherwise in very good condition.
Asking $6250. Feel free to call with questions: (917) 435-4879. SE
52nd Ave and Burnside, Portland. Thanks, Tom Stason
For Sale
October 4—Concours de Maryhill in Goldendale WA 6—Board Meeting 10—Club Meeting 12—Econo Run (no Saturday Social) 15—Clinic 19—Drive with the Harouns to their Carriage House 28—Pub Night
November 8—Saturday Social 11—Board Meeting 14—Club Meeting 19—Clinic 22—Chili Cook-off and Feed 25—Pub Night
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Club sponsored events are shown in bold. Other automotive events are listed for your information. You can attend them on your own (and perhaps write an article about your experience for the newsletter. Pictures are always welcome).
September 12—Club Meeting & Board Meeting 12-14—Oregon Festival of Cars, Bend OR 13—Saturday Social 17—Clinic 20-21—Cruz-in Detroit OR 27—British Car Show & Shine, Wenatchee, WA 28—Orchard Heights Winery Tour & Brunch 30—Pub Night
December 12—Christmas Party 17—Clinic—usually a Holiday Party Note: there is no Board meeting, normal club meeting, or Pub Night in December. Have a happy and relaxed holiday season
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