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The Wing & Bonnet January Issue - 2021
Vol. 28, No 1 The Official Newsletter of The British Car Club of Wichita
www.britishcarclubofwichita.com
Hello Everyone!
It is hard to believe that another year has passed and I really can’t believe everything that has happened throughout the year. We certainly hope that this year will be much better and we can all move on with our lives. We are finally making headway on putting a Midget back together. When I say we, I am referring to Hank and Rod. Without their help, the car would still be sitting on jack stands in garage. We have gotten the wiring harness together and are ready to put it back in the car. Rod and Hank painstakingly labeled everything and matched up all the wires to where they need to go. Hank also helped me put the proportioning valve in for the rear disc brakes. It is amazing how many times I’ve
had to say to Hank and Rod “Well, that piece is at the house and I will bring it tomorrow.” Their combined knowledge of MGs and electrical wiring is absolutely amazing. I have no words that are good enough to describe how helpful the two of them have been and to Sharon, who every day, has made sure that we had a great lunch. Also to my loving and understanding Shirley for putting up with and supporting everything it is taking to put the Midget back together. Now, on a different note, we have noticed due to the current situation in the country that several of the clubs have decided to suspend their newsletter due to the lack of being able to do any group activities. We have decided to do the same. If this craziness ever stops and we can get back to a more normal routine, we will start doing the newsletter again. In the meantime, Lew will still continue to be the point of contact for communications with the club and I’m sure he will continue to send out informative emails the way he has in the past. Here’s to a better 2021 and that everyone stays safe and healthy. Dan and Shirley Daniel P. Johnson, PhD Creative Presentations [email protected] 316-641-1589
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It's a 2 Midget Circus in Hank's Garage! Wiring MGs For Fun With Friends -
Ever feel like yanking it all out and starting fresh? Dan did. Dan's virtually new 1969 Midget is get-ting a shiny new wire bundle to make the car look & feel it's best with an unobstructed flow of elec-trons to all its new appliances & appurtenances.
There's no better place than Hank's garage with heaters and light to make work comfortable and keep all the volunteers happy. Below is Dan's dashboard, lying on the surgeon's table ready for painstaking replacement surgery.
Rod MacLean, Dan Johnson, and Hank Brillhart make a good team. It's always good when every-body speaks the same electrical language.
While Rod IDs the wires, Hank & Dan determine how and where to put a proportioning valve for rear disc brakes. Special flare tools are a must.
Knowledge of parts is kind of important, too: this socket for a light bulb, shown right, won't take anything but a lamp that has the contact wires sprung out of each side like little whiskers that get pushed into the sides of receptacle sort of like one of those infernal Christmas tree bulbs. Dan's Midget is getting closer every day! More when the engine is stuffed! Hank Brillhart
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HARRY'S TRACK TALK The Celica is Replaced!
The1997 BMW M3 , has had the BMW engine, transmission and electrics removed. Replacements are Ford 351 Windsor V8 and Ford five speed and hand wired ("BMF" is rare all right - it's a BMW/Ford mashup - a Bavarian Motor Ford. I made it up; there is no such thing as a BMF! Some days the smart aleck in me doesn't know when to slow down.) My partner, Bill, picked this up at an estate sale for (I'm guessing here) well south of 25% of build cost. Only thing known about the builder, he is deceased. The car raced several years in the COMMA Series at Hallet Motorsport Circuit . We are finally getting off our butts and getting back on the prep wagon to get ready for a May race at Hallet. It came with a noisy lifter and noisy transmission. At the least we will install new camshaft, lifters & rebuilt transmission. That and a set of tires and this car is race ready. Bill made the mistake of letting me come up with the car and team name "BMW/Ford Mix". Meet 'Miss Cegenation', the replacement for the Celica!
THE RACE: May 15-May 16, 2021, HALLETT MOTOR RACING CIRCUIT, 8+7-Hour Enduro, Cleveland, Oklahoma for $1475, "Hallet" Early Pay Discount Ends: March 16, 2021
Champcar Racing is back in the Central States area! If we want to see them back in 2022, there needs to be a good turnout for this race. It's as affordable as one could ask, $1,275 if you register before March 16. And please don't tell me how bad the Champcar drivers are. We ran WRL at Hallett last Oct. Two cars rolled during Friday practice, another rolled during the races. I was clipped by a BMW passing me on the straight! I would have gone off track to give him any more room!
As some added incentive to race with Champcar in May at Hallett, here is a direct quote from Michael Chisek <[email protected]> "If we get good attendance at Hallet in 2021, I’ll look to add Heartland Park in 2022." Bill & I are registered (along with three USMC entries). We are looking to sell two seats. Haven't decided on a price yet, we are trying to get our 1997 M3 BMW prepped (Ford 351W/five speed). Worst case, we'll be back w/ the Celica.
By Harry Price
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Do you remember when we looked forward to empty roads like this?
They're still empty, but now places we went are empty.
If you take a ride, drive safely. The Editor
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2021 BCCW MASK UP!
20 MILLION CASES, 346,000 NOW DEAD!
LET'S GET THIS @#%& THING DEFEATED AND UNDER CONTROL!
Dog Inn Dog Out Double K Stables CONVENIENT HOUSE CALLS FOR YOUR PET'S GROOMING & TRIM! 316-516-5499
Kelsey Kuhn [email protected]
YOU have to wait for a cut, but shaggy coats get trimmed NOW!
Wing & Bonnet Newsletter Staff
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Douglas, Wichita. CALL RIC 316-264-3013
THE EUROPEAN CAR COMPANY David Leivian and his European Car Company is at
122 No. Walnut , near Seneca & Douglas . CALL 316-734-0985 [email protected]
Some cars require special tools. David has a full complement of tools. He has high-security storage for the rare, and collectable vehicles. Invest in TLC for your beauty now for years of driving adventures. With snow on the ground, it'd be a good time to get those pesky car chores taken care of by the professionals.
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International Drive Your Triumph Day
February 10, 2021
Virtual Event – Online
The International Drive Your Triumph Day is an annual worldwide driving event in honor of Sir John Black's
birthday of February 10, 1895.
Above 1949 Roadster is owned by Bob Kinderleher
BIG TOYS FOR BIG BOYS!
Neal Pfeiffer sent us this online source about some hijinks in the "Vehicle Construction" arena. These "toys" are only for those who already HAVE one of everything else.
Neal says, " I saw this on a Facebook
Group for Cutaway Cars (thanks Jay for
pointing it out). Quite a piece of artwork...
https://benedictradcliffe.co.uk/LAMBORGHINI-KOENIG-COUNTACH
and here are several others:
https://benedictradcliffe.co.uk/
There are some really interesting items on
that Facebook Group, even a few non-auto,
like a Starship cutaway."
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Just in case you find yourself updated with a Coronavirus vaccination and have time to do some serious wandering this coming 2021, here is the latest Calendar of proposed events planned in various parts of the USA. Safety Fast!
JUST BRITISH CALENDAR 2021
International Drive Your Triumph Day 2020
February 10, 2021
Amelia Island Concours D'Elegance 2021
March 4, 2021 - March 7, 2021
33rd Annual British By the Sea – Connecticut
June 6, 2021 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Swinging Sixties E-type 60 Celebration with Minis
June 12, 2021 - June 13, 2021
TRA 2021 – Bourbon, Bluegrass, Thoroughbreds, and Triumphs
June 14, 2021 - June 18, 2021
MG 2021 International, Atlantic City
June 14, 2021 - June 17, 2021
Brits by the Bay 2021 – Maryland
June 27, 2021 @ 10:30 am - 3:00 pm
25th Annual Show of Dreams, New Hampshire
July 24, 2021 @ 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
VTR National Convention 2021 – Oklahoma
September 14, 2021 - September 18, 2021
New England British Reliability Run 2021
September 17, 2021
Cars on Kiawah 2021
October 16, 2021 @ 8:00 am - 5 pm
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No More Printed Haynes Manuals
December 30, 2020 Michael Carnell Articles, Corporate Business, Highlights, Restoration 1
We all have them. Heck, some of us have more than one. Some of us have multiple per model of car we own. Yes, I am talking about the ubiquitous Haynes workshop manual. But, in another sign that our hobby is continually changing, Haynes Publishing announced that it will cease printing all new manuals. New manuals will be available online only. Manuals that already exist will still be printed and published physically. But, who knows for how long?
In a statement, the company said: ‘We can confirm we’ve taken the commercial decision to
cease publishing any new printed Workshop Manuals.“ Haynes Publishing was founded by John Haynes in 1960 but was sold for a reported £114million earlier this year to French firm Infopro Digital after his death from a short illness. John Haynes was awarded an OBE for services to publishing in 1995, and in 2005 The Open University presented him with the honorary degree of Master of the University. He served as chairman of the Haynes Publishing Group until 2010 and continued in an active role as a director until his death.
More than 200 million manuals on 300 models of cars and 130 motorbike models have been sold to DIY enthusiasts who wanted to maintain and repair vehicles themselves for more than 50 years.
‘… we will continue to print and publish out extensive back catalogue of automotive and motorcycle titles.
In addition, we’re currently in the process of creating an exciting and comprehensive new automotive
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maintenance and repair product that will cover around 95 percent of car makes and models – an increase of around 40 percent over our current Workshop Manual coverage.
This will provide consumers with more choice than ever before. More details will be provided in due course.’
Far from it being the end of the road for Haynes, the company is about to embark on an exciting new journey.
Statement from Haynes Publishing
The very first Haynes manual was published in 1965 for the Austin Healey Sprite, while Terry Davey’s iconic cutaway drawings became a feature of the publication in 1972. They even produced a coloring book featured the famed automotive cutaways.
Over the years, in addition to their line of straight-forward publications, Haynes has also produced manuals forfictional vehicles, including the USS Enterprise from Star Trek, the Doc Brown’s DeLorean time machine from Back To The Future, and the Ecto-1 from Ghostbusters. The company also has a large list of non-motoring, non-repair-manual titles in several categories including animal care, cooking, model railways , and history . Some of these alternative categories are of great entertainment value, such as the Haynes Explains: Sex Owners’ Manual and the Haynes Explains: Teenagers . I mean, is there really any explaining teenagers? There is even a Haynes Explains Marriage which covers such topics as pillow torque, routine maintenance, spare tires, and handling. Nope, I am not even going to touch that one.
With the rise in use of digital readers from Kindles to iPads, and the increasing complexity and lack of ability to repair more modern cars at home, I can’t say I am surprised by this move on the company’s part. I will admit to even having a few of my go-to manuals available on my iPhone or iPad so that they are always available on the fly. But, I treasure my paper copies far more – greasy fingerprints and all. There is just something immensely satisfying about having that manual open on the fender or floorboard while attempting a tricky repair. So buy up those physical copies while you can folks, and don’t forget … “refitting is the reverse of removal.”
BOTTOM LINE: If you see a Haynes Manual for sale, BUY IT. Rod MacLean says you can still get them online and download them, but….
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International Drive Your Triumph Day February 10, 2 021
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BARGAINS FROM 2020!
JAMIE CARROLL: NEEDS A ROD
The stabilizer rod that runs from the transmission cross member to the transmission on 4-syncro transmission cars. Jamie 620-322-0074 or 620-662-3265 or EMAIL: [email protected]
JOHN GILLIAND: NEEDS A BUYER!
John has a 1976 MG Midget, Complete, all parts, with wire wheels and is ready to turn the car over to someone who will appreciate it. NO part-out. Price $400 firm. Call John 316-633-0707 to see.
LOOKING FOR BRAKE MASTER! Maha de Silva is on the hunt for a master cylinder for an MGTF, same as MGTD. Contact Maha at [email protected]
RAYLUND'S MIDGET IS FOR SALE!: 1966 AH Custom Sprite - $15,000 700+ mi on Odometer at time of ad, new eng, 5-speed tranny, Complete new Arctic White paint, Call Raylund Peterman 641-5679 to view all the extra features! Zoom, ZOOOOOOOOOM!
Kenneth Peters has a BLACK LEATHER SEAT FOR SALE Custom back seat in Black Leather for sale contact [email protected]
TIRES! They had a good idea back then.
You can almost HEAR those treads shown above crunching through the frosty white stuff.
The tires they had in the early days were almost like tank treads, but they got you through the drifts, over th' river, and through th' woods…….until you high-centered that sucker on a taller-than-average snowbank!
Just a suggestion: should you and your girl, wife, significant other, or passle of kids heed the need to wander far afield into the snow country, don't forget to take survival supplies, like PB&J sandwiches, water, snacks, a small shovel, blanket, matches, etc. When you wander, you might end up chasing snowbanks and actually catch one. They'll be waiting for you. Be prepared for more than snuggling….
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Please note: Dear British Car Club of Wichita, Kansas ~
Due to a serious lack of live, local, or upcoming events involving our Little British Cars (LBCs), your editor will publish future issues of BCCW Newsletter again when
items of interest suddenly appear that may offer you members something of value. Don't hesitate to violate this editor's peace & tranquility if you run across anything that's worthy of publishing! Safety Fast! Your Editor
Is it just me, or does this photo suggest a visual definition of our
past squirrelly 2020 : A crowded restaurant. No masks….
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to: Tammy Vandruff, 700 So. Madison,
Wichita, KS 67211
Membership dues are $24.00 for the full year. New memberships are prorated at $2.00 per month. All renewals at full amount.
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