1 The Timing Light www.SouthernBritishCarClub.org JUNE 2011 VOLUME 22 ISSUE 6 SBCC OFFICERS President: Mike Flood V –President: Rex Wheeler (423) 472-0822 (423) 364-4331 Secretary: Connie Wright Treasurer: Teresa Flood (423) 336-6855 (423) 472-0822 Membership: Ron Johnson Newsletter: Gil DuPre (706) 278-5559 (423) 892-7247 BEHIND THE WINDSCREEN It was great to be back at the meeting and see so many members and guest present. After an absence of a couple of years Jim Landress rejoined the club. He had been caring for his mother who passed away last fall. Thanks to Perky for a very interesting Tech session. I was sorry to hear about Robert Smith's problem with his '69 MG Midget. Hope he gets it fixed soon. Our meeting in July should be exciting. The voting on the additions to the By Laws will be conducted. I also hope to hear reports from Hank Rippert and Wes Kliner on their adventures during June. Hank attended MG 2011 in Reno, and Wes par- ticipated in the "Great Race" from Chattanooga to Vermont. There should be some great stories to hear. The June meeting looked like a "mini car show" with all the British cars parked in the lot beside the Golden Corral. The British taxi, owned by Barry Snyder (new member), was unique and drew a lot of attention. Barry let several people take rides and one or two even drove the taxi. Our next outing will be the "Wine Tour" to Monteagle and Manchester on Saturday July 16. We will meet at the Chattanooga Choo Choo (back at Grand Central Station) at 9AM. From Chattanooga the trip should be about 140 miles round trip. We will be making several stops including eating. If anyone knows of a good restaurant along the way let me know. Perky one time told me the group from Atlanta always stopped every 45 minutes to an hour for the 3 F's (Food, Fuel, and Flush). As I get older I believe we should add a S to the equation (Stretch) making it the 3F's and S. Remember you do not have to drive a British car. Drive what ever will run, and COME ALONG FOR THE FUN. (Continued page 2)
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The Timing Light
www.SouthernBritishCarClub.org
JUNE 2011 VOLUME 22 ISSUE 6
SBCC OFFICERS President: Mike Flood V –President: Rex Wheeler (423) 472-0822 (423) 364-4331 Secretary: Connie Wright Treasurer: Teresa Flood (423) 336-6855 (423) 472-0822 Membership: Ron Johnson Newsletter: Gil DuPre (706) 278-5559 (423) 892-7247
BEHIND THE WINDSCREEN It was great to be back at the meeting and see so many members and guest present. After an absence of a couple of years Jim Landress rejoined the club. He had been caring for his mother who passed away last fall. Thanks to Perky for a very interesting Tech session. I was sorry to hear about Robert Smith's problem with his '69 MG Midget. Hope he gets it fixed soon. Our meeting in July should be exciting. The voting on the additions to the By Laws will be conducted. I also hope to hear reports from Hank Rippert and Wes Kliner on their adventures during June. Hank attended MG 2011 in Reno, and Wes par-ticipated in the "Great Race" from Chattanooga to Vermont. There should be some great stories to hear. The June meeting looked like a "mini car show" with all the British cars parked in the lot beside the Golden Corral. The British taxi, owned by Barry Snyder (new member), was unique and drew a lot of attention. Barry let several people take rides and one or two even drove the taxi. Our next outing will be the "Wine Tour" to Monteagle and Manchester on Saturday July 16. We will meet at the Chattanooga Choo Choo (back at Grand Central Station) at 9AM. From Chattanooga the trip should be about 140 miles round trip. We will be making several stops including eating. If anyone knows of a good restaurant along the way let me know. Perky one time told me the group from Atlanta always stopped every 45 minutes to an hour for the 3 F's (Food, Fuel, and Flush). As I get older I believe we should add a S to the equation (Stretch) making it the 3F's and S. Remember you do not have to drive a British car. Drive what ever will run, and COME ALONG FOR THE FUN.
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I am looking at Saturday August 13th for a club drive to Desto State Park in Alabama. Remember to make plans to attend the car show at Joe Wheeler State Park, September 9-11. This is a beautiful venue, the lake, trees, and sail boats makes this a special car show. Remember Charles Long's statement to "run the wheels off." The only way to do that is to drive your car. I know it can be a frustration at times, as they break down, but when they run they "ARE GREAT." Having SBCC Fun (Running the Wheels Off) Mike
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MEETING MINUTES MAY 9 2011
MEETING MINUTES, JUNE 13, 2011
Southern British Car Club
7:30 PM, Golden Corral, Gunbarrel Rd., Chattanooga, TN
Present: Mike and Teresa Flood, Jack and Francis Breece, Sam Rymer, Anthony Henderson, Vernon Sando, Doug Forquer, Mitchell, Kim, and Nicholas Martin, Charlie and Jennifer Wil-loughby, Jim Landress, Gene McNeill, Robert Smith, Bob Bratton, Barbara Dempsey, Gil DuPre, Marge Dennis, Ron Johnson, Charles and Perky Long, Len Gullickson, Ian O’Shea, Larry and Maureen McCain, Mike Payne Meeting was called to order by Mike Flood, President. Guests were introduced. Motion was made by Francis B. to accept secretary’s report as published in newsletter. Charles Long seconded. Approved Treasurer’s report was given by Teresa Flood, treasurer. Motion made by Doug Forquer. to ac-cept treasurer’s report, seconded by Vernon Sando. Approved. Ron Johnson reported there are 44 members and 3 new members joining tonight. Old Business: At July meeting new by-laws will voted on. They will be published one more month. Mike reported on Townsend Show. Bob Bratton placed 1st in his class. Ian O’Shea reported on Berry College Show. Ian won 1st in TF and received the Dean’s trophy. Mike reported on EAS Show at Maryville College. Gene McNeill reported on Great Race. New Business: July 16 will be next car trip. Meet at Chattanooga Choo-Choo at 9 am. Will drive to Monteagle and Manchester then home. Mike passed around a flier about a car show at Rugby, TN, July 9. August drive will be to Desoto State Park, AL. It will be August 13. Mike reported for Connie W. about a possible project for the club. She is working on the tor-nado relief in Bradley Co. There is a lady who’s MGB was damaged (her home was totally de-stroyed). Mike told the damage that must be repaired. Anyone with question/s are to call or e-mail Connie with those questions. The club will decide next month if we think we can help. Show: 1. the members voted not to have shirts at this year’s show. 2. Voted to have two Premier Classes. One for hard tops and one for conv. Cars that have won two times in the past five years will go into these classes. Tech Session was given by Perky L. Meeting adjourned Submitted by Teresa Flood
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The EAS show at Maryville College on June 4 was fun. Five cars from the club made the trip. Paul and Trish Batovsky drove their '70 Marcos. This car got a lot of attention every where we went. Charles and Perky Long drove their '60 Austin Seven, Gil DuPre drove his '74 MGBGT. Gil had invited a guest, Marge Dennis. A new member Vaughn Richard-son drove his Alpha Romero, and I drove my '64 MGB. Gene and Nora McNeill meet us at Maryville. As several people had other obligations Paul, Trish, Gil, Marge, and I drove back by way of Hwy 321, and 70 to Kingston, then down Hwy 58 to home.
JUNE 4 MARYVILLE CAR SHOW
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Changes in red will be voted on at the July Meeting.
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JULY July 5-8 Chattanooga, Tennessee Mini Meet http://www.minimeeteast2011.com/Home_Page.html July 16 Drive to Mt Eagle, Meet at the Choo Choo at 9am CALL MIKE FLOOD IF YOU PLAN TO GO ON THIS DRIVE SO HE WILL HAVE AN IDEA WHO IS GOING. AUGUST SEPTEMBER-
Sept 9-10, 2011Annual Car Show , Joe Wheeler State Park Shoals British Car Club, Florence, AL - www.shoalsbritishcars.org
OCTOBER OCTOBER 14– 16 Southeastern MGT Fall GOF MKXV, ATHENS GA. [email protected] NOVEMBER NOVEMBER 4-6 SBCC CHATTANOOGA CAR SHOW DETAILS LATER
2011 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
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For Sale:
Refurbished 1974 MG Midget. 69,910 original
miles and 2 owners from new.
Still have the original window sticker. The fol-
lowing has been completed
new paint (original color bracken)
rebuilt original engine
new suspension/brakes/etc
new minilite wheels and tires
new top
original interior with new carpet and some
new panels (seats original)
bumpers, not shown, go with Midget.
also have hardtop as an option if interested. In
process of being restored.
For pricing and any questions please call or email
[email protected] or 865-599-4305
Thank you
Jim Watson
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For Sale: BRITISH CAR PARTS Little British Car Co, Ltd. / Vintage Mo-tors,
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MGA: Bumpers– Complete set front and rear with over rider's need re-chroming free, Bonnet $300, Left door $200 Paul Batovsky 423-344-5713 FOR SALE 1973 MG B VIN GHN5UD298790G Runs very well. Wire wheels, overdrive trans-mission, nice seats, top, and carpet. Very little sign of rust. Shabby paint job looks good from a distance. Asking $4000. Car is in Rugby TN. [email protected] 1961 MGA Roadster 1800 engine needs TLC call Don Hammer for details. 865-494-7713
INTERESTING WEB SITES
1. Www.heritage-motor-center.co.uk This is a very interesting web sight for all British cars and if you are interested in getting factory information 2 www.namgar.com North American MGA Reg-istry 4. www.birminghambmc.org Birmingham British Car Club 5. www.6-pack.org TR6/TR250 Register 6. www.namgbr.org North American MGB Regis-ter 7. www.aaca.org Antique Automobile Club of America 8. www.mmoc.org.uk Morris Minor Owners Club 9. www.morrisregister.co.uk Morris Register (for prewar Morris motorcars) 10. www.ragtops.com Ragtops and Roadsters 11. Www.fbccs.org Foothills British Car Club in Greenville, SC 12. Www.britishcarclubmidlandscentre.com Columbia,, SC British car club
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