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Lawrence All British Car Club Lawrence, Kansas May 7, 2013

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• How You Know It’s Spring.• Eric’s Bleeding Technique.• 9 Second Morris Minor!• Club Tailer Updates.• Eric’s ’55 Hillman Husky.

• Gary Emery’s ’61 A-H 3000.• Eric’s Finished V-8 MGB.• Prather Race Picnic.• Art of the Car in June.• Brian’s Boot Sale.

Do you realize how many others on the road wish they owned British Cars?Seeing us enjoying the thrill of the road and environment, they become envious!

3000 Healey Reasons to Drive.

“Riding with Gary Emery in his 1961 Austin-Healey BN-7.” – Editor


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Dan Hines convinces Eric MG never made one of these!

For ordinary people, daffodils pushing through the ground, the tweeting of birds and the wheezing as your allergies take hold are sure signs that winter is over. But for people who love cars and motorcycles there are other signs of spring.

1. For the first time in four months you can hear the rumble of your neighbor’s Boss 302

2. While out on your favorite back road in your Austin-Healey 3000 you had to dodge eight cyclists

3. You woke up this morning to the lovely sweet sounds of the municipal street sweeper cleaning your road of all that tiny gravel and sand left over from winter.

4. You were up all night Friday wondering if your Chevelle will start for the first time on Saturday morning, thinking, did I use enough Stabil or will I have to clean the carburetor again?

5. Despite having to cut the lawn, spread fertilizer and plant the tomatoes, you can’t wait to wash and wax the ’59 Eldo.

If you’re not thinking thoughts like these, it’s probably time for you to unplug the Volt or get someone to check the tire pressure in the Prius before checking that your compost temperature probe is properly positioned.

When a Car Guy Knows it’s Spring... From Hagerty News - Jonathan A. Stein

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Pres. Eric’s MGB Transplant Update. Rover conversion Pt. 6 (CoPres. Eric’s Brake Bleeding homemade kit. By Eric Frana Looking for an easier way to bleed breaks (or hydraulic clutch)?

Periodically replacing a caliper or flexible hose at the wheel works well to have someone pump the breaks while another operates the bleeder valve.

What happens when you’re alone or you have more significant break work, like a complete restore and dry break system? Then what?

Local auto stores have a few options for you. There’s an inexpensive “one man bleeder kit” that costs around $5-10. They suck. Don’t waste your money.

I’ve utilized a hand powered vacuum pump with container to collect the fluid. Cost $20-75. My experience has determined there’s enough leakage in the bleeder valve threads and container that this option really does work all that well, if at all. There’s also an air powered vacuum bleeder kit. These can get rather expensive. On sale, the auto store had one for $110 and seen them online for upwards of $400+. OUCH!

Heard people talk about pushing fluid from the wheel to the master cylinder. Unfortunately, I haven’t been able to find anything that supports this option.

Frustrated, I tried to make something. Thought an aluminum water bottle would be a good candidate. It’s easy to add fluid and seals. Unfortunately, the aluminum water bottle melted when I went to solder (yes, they make an aluminum solder) a tube like a straw, so this didn’t work out that well.

What about using PVC pipe? Glue together, have threaded fittings and could adapt to a hose barb on one end and easy to unscrew for filling on the other. Drill a hole to place a the valve stem and it’s off.

During execution of this option, a couple things were adjusted. Auto store had a 1/8” NPT Schrader valve for a couple bucks.

Buy all Actual cost

1’ of 2” PVC $0.85 $0.852” PVC cap $1.65 $1.651/8” NPT tap $4.99 $4.991/8” NPT Schrader valve $1.99 $1.993/8" NPT to 1/4" barb fitting $1.49 $1.495' of 1/4" clear vinyl tube (had in the shop) $1.25

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1/4" quarter turn valve (had in the shop) $5.99

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2” Test plug (had in the shop) $3.93

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PVC glue (had in the shop) $2.78

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3/8" NPT tap (had in the shop) $8.99

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Tax $3.22 $1.04Total$37.13 $12.01


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James McKenzie offers forth. More of his mini reconstruction.9 Second 1/4 Mile Morris Minor. From a Cool Guy on Face Book.

The chassis is made of mild steel tubing all TIG welded. 12 point roll cage with a funny car cage for extra safety. Strange strut front suspension, Koni coil overs for the rear ride, both are adjustable. Wilwood disc brakes all around.Deden bear throttleshop and delay computer makes the car able to race in different classes based on index.540 cubic inches of Merlin block (Chevy big block power) Callies 4.25/4340 crankshaft, Howards billet rods, JE 13.2:1 pistons, Cloyes timed, Bullet race cam .702/.740, Brodix 2 Plus aluminum heads with titanium retainers ported and chambered, Comp Cams pro magnum steel roller rockers, Brodix stud girdle, Brodix race intake, Holley custom built 1250cfm dominator carb, MSD pro billet distributor, MSD Digital-6 ignition control, Race Glide transmission with trans brake, 9 inch 5200 stall converter, Fab 9 -4.11 billet spool.

This all translates to 880 HORSEPOWER and 719 ft lbs torque!!!

Best quarter mile E.T. to date is 9.23 seconds @ 148.12MPH(1.36sec 60ft).


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James McKenzie thanks Eric’s effort.Eric did some needed updates on the club car trailer before he took off for Iowa to bring back the Hilman Husky. Before he left he made a new bracket for the electric winch, replaced a broken taillight, welded on some angle iron over the tailights so they won't get broken again, put some removable pins in for the bars that hold the tailgate. He welded on some big eyes for the rear of the trailer to make it easier to put the straps on the back that hold the car on.First class job and a big thanks for all the work to make the trailer safer and easier to use.


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Eric’s Hillman Husky arrived!

It’s a matter of scale.

1955 Hillman Husky. My cousin purchased the car about 30-35 years ago for the whapping sum of $400. It was painted for $700 and engine rebuilt for $500 in the early to mid ‘80’s. Jamie in his early 20’s, interest was an IROC Camaro, so the car sat. One day a neighbor came by, removed the spark plug wires and ignition coil, so it was crippled.Sitting in the garage for many years, Aunt LaVonne had it moved outside; covered with a tarp several times, they gave up trying to protect it. Was then exposed to weather in the same spot for many more years. Needing a project, I stopped by a few times to take a look. Even took pictures nearly 10 years ago (which is ironic because I had just broken ground on building my new house). Didn’t want to purchase at that time and didn’t think it would be sold, didn’t ask.November 18, 2010 was the day I took delivery on my 2011 Focus. It was also the day Jamie passed. The Husky was a proud memory, absolutely figured his car would not be sold at any cost. In passing, Mom even asked Aunt LaVonne what she was going to do with the car. She confirmed it wasn’t going anywhere.Life moves forward for me. Move to Kansas, then become president of LABCC. You can actually blame the next step on the Cars 2 movie. Watched it about a year ago. Staged in Europe with a few staple British cars, it started to get my mind wanting to learn where Jamie’s car came from. Looked at the photos and searched it. Had no idea this car I knew since childhood was British! Just seemed to fit, so started planting bugs to in other family members begin working on Aunt LaVonne in selling it to me.Something worked. At another funeral late last summer, I saw Aunt LaVonne and slightly broached the subject. She was interested and quite happy in my inquiry. She agreed to sell it and I needed to work out the details with my cousin Frana, Jamie’s sister (That’s her first name. No, it’s not confusing to us, just non family members).Picked it up on April 23, so the next car project is in the works. Think James is starting to wear off on me. J Eric

Old Bud Light cans - still unopened.


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1 Hour with Gary Emery’s 1961 Big Healey. By Bill Fisher! All body lines lead forward yet quickly flow past when viewing the Big Healey. Whether the 100-4 or the 3000-6, the car excells visually to form high speed in a sitting stance. Member Gary Emery’s 1961 is no exception. I arrived at his Kansas hide-a-way last week and had the time of my life riding/driving for over an hour. 75 Degrees, top down and a winding road close by helped enjoy the exprience.

He drove thru Lecompton, Perry and eventually circling through West Lawrence for non-alcohol fuel at the 66 station on 6th street.Then he gave me the wheel. Well, learning the angled shift pattern took a few attempts. Finally I was off with Gary hanging on for once as a passenger, and my opportunity to enjoy it.

What great low-end grunt, the unique exhaust bellow, and balanced curve-pulling dynamics. This is the best example of any 3000 I’ve driven. So glad Gary allowed me to drive it. The original “Zoom-Zoom!”

Gary & his wife Molly bought it 12 years ago. It is only one of 45 BN-7’s built with Left hand drive.Only updates from original are Pertronix ignition and 72 spoke Dayton wire wheels.

These photos don’t do justice to the color silver insert panel.When we drove through Lawrence out of town, various cars tried to follow to see what it was. More unique than a ’63 Jaguar XK-E, with different power.


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Eric’s MGB/3.5 V-8 now goes Zoom-Boom!


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SUNDAY, JUNE 2, 2013

HEARTLAND PARK TOPEKAQualifying will start at 8 am

BE THERE EARLY! 11 AT THE LATEST!THERE WILL BE A DRIVE AROUND THE

TRACK AT NOON AND WE WILL EAT AFTER!!

WE’LL PROVIDE THE MAIN DISH. PLEASE BRING A SIDE DISH, CHAIRS,

AND YOUR FAVORITE BEVERAGES.MAKE SURE TO DRIVE

YOUR FUN CARS!

COME TO THE MAIN REGISTRATION BUILDING OUTSIDE THE TUNNEL, ASK FOR PRATHER RACING AT

THE DRIVER’S WINDOW, SIGN IN AND COME ON IN.

PLEASE LET KATHY KNOW IF YOU ARE COMING BY MAY 20TH PLEASE!!

[email protected] OR 785-836-2265

NEW PARKING SPOT THIS YEAR!! WE’RE GOING TO BE TO THE RIGHT AFTER

YOU COME THROUGH THE TUNNEL!!

Prather Racing Picnic - open to All!!Maybe this year we’ll have more than a few of our LABCC club members make this exciting event??

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Lawrence All British Car & Cycle Show!To be finalized @ 5/07/13 Meeting.............?

Art of the Car Concours – Tickets are available to purchase online for the Seventh Annual Art of the Car Concours scheduled for Sunday, June 23. The cost to purchase online is $12 per ticket. They are $15 at the gate. Early admission tickets also may be purchased for $25 allowing entrance before 10 a.m. (as early as 8 a.m.) for those wanting to photograph cars as they arrive and are positioned on the lawn. Meet the Legends – In addition, tickets are available online for “Meet the Legends - A Conversation with Sir Stirling Moss, Denise McCluggage/Remembering Masten Gregory.” The event is from 1:30 to 3 p.m. June 22 in Irving Auditorium on the KCAI campus at 4415 Warwick Blvd. The discussion will center on their experiences racing during the 1950s and 1960s, as well as reminiscing about their relationship with Masten Gregory who died in 1985. Tickets to the event are $25. Arrive early. Seating is limited to the first-arriving 150 ticketholders. Accommodations will be made for additional ticketholders once the auditorium has been filled.

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Lawrence All British Car Club May 7, 2013

LABCC Minutes: By Susan McKenzie

SORRY, no Minutes in this issue.

Brian’s Boot Sale! Witnessed by Bill Fisher

Lawrence All British Car Club May 7, 2013

LABCC Officers:President - Eric FranaVice President - Alan MillerSecretary/Membership - Susan McKenzieTreasurer - Chuck Fisher Newsletter Editor - Bill FisherEvents Team - Dave & Debbie Holzmeister

May 7th LABCC Bambinoʼs 6:30June 2 Pratherʼs Picnic @ HPTJune 8 Heartland MG Regional June 1st LABCC Car & Cycle Show TBA?? Lawrence 10 - 2:00 pm.June 4th LABCC Bambinoʼs 6:30 June 23rd Art of the Car, KCAI

June 2nd LABCC Bambinoʼs 6:30 June 2nd St. Louis European Auto Show. www.stleuropeanautoshow.com July 27-29 Carthage, Mo. Car & Cycle show

Thanks to those contributing to this newsletter. Other members need to share in the future........– Bill Fisher, Newsletter Editor. [email protected]

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Possibly the newest club member. Cooper Tyson, my daughter Erin’s newest little 10 pound guy. Born 4-14-13.If she would have used my middle name Scott then he would have been Cooper S, but she didn't. – James McKenzie, proud Grandpa

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