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1 September 2016. basis for an engine. Peter Edney in England P. emailed back saying that while he did not have an engine, he had the necessary parts, sans block, and could build one in 30 days. He offered to tune the H. engine on a rolling road dyno, and ship it, TCMG member Roger Morse has the race ready, in 30 days. I found an XPEG. name DANGEROUS GOODS on block and shipped it to England. Peter his car, and there is a story behind the Edney was good to his word, and shipped name. Here is Roger's story: I put a rod the completed engine on time. However, through my block during a race at New English customs did not know what the Jersey Motorsports Park in late spring. velocity stack were, and confiscated the The MG Vintage Racers (MGVR) Focus engine as Dangerous Goods. By the Event at Mosport in Canada was about time that customs in England got sorted The Midget Chassis a month and half away.

2 After trailering out I had missed the Focus Event, but did the car back home in the rain (how make the Pittsburgh Vintage Grand Prix il apropos the rain even the skies wept in July. So now, my race car runs with First Class Ma for my misfortune), I sent out a bunch of an engine that has been designated by El Cajon, CA 92020. David Edgar, Editor 1454 Chase Terrace emails looking for a replacement race Her Majesty's official representative as engine, or an XPEG block to use as the Dangerous Goods. What's Inside Curt's Comments .. 3. August TCMG Meeting .. 5. New TCMG Member .. 7. Will Rogers TCMG Tour .. 8. Replacing Rear Motor Mounts on a TC ..10-11. July TCMG Meeting/Picnic Minutes .. 12-13. Curt's The Comments MIDGET CHASSIS. W. September 2016 ell, with GoF-West 2016 Book (a guide having just been completed, for prospective Published in serious planning and GoF-West Event Southern California by the preparations for Gof-West 2017 have Chairpersons).

3 These committees TC Motoring Guild begun! This 2017 event is scheduled to include; Artwork, Auction, Awards, PO Box Number 263 take place, in Santa Maria, California, Car Display, Displays (general), Montrose, CA 91021 on July 10 through July 14, 2017. Dr. Whitworth, Finance, First-timer The GoF-West organization was first Display, Flea Market, Food Service, The Midget Chassis is established in southern California Funkhana, Hospitality, Photography, published eleven times a year, (1972) and the first event was held, Publicity, Regalia, Registration, bowing out to the full size in Santa Barbara, California, in 1973. Security, Technical Sessions, Tour/. Classic Chassis occasionally At that time, the event was limited to Rallye, and Winners Circle. pre-1956 MG cars. Now, GoF-West All contributions: articles, welcomes owners of any car bearing As you can see, there is much work Replacement Ad (was Kavanagh).

4 Letters, advertisements, and captioned photos for the next issue should be sent to: the MG Octagon badge , and the geographical area has grown to include western Canada. During that time, a to be done in the next 11 months and, accordingly, much help is needed. So, if you would like to become a part of number of TC Motoring Guild members this great activity/event, please contact The Classic Chassis greatly influenced the character and the GoF-West 2017 Chairpersons (Joyce c/o David Edgar, growth of the organization. Continuing & David Edgar) and Chat them up . I. 1454 Chase Terrace that tradition of leadership, the GoF- am sure that everyone who shows an El Cajon, CA 92020 West Steering Committee currently interest will find an opportunity that includes the following TC Motoring will be remembered well beyond the email: Guild members.

5 Event itself! Don't be discouraged by Gorden Bundy Chairman your geographical separation from other Larry Long Vice Chairman participants and the GoF-West 2017. TCMG Officers and Chairs for 2016 event itself. Most of the work, prior David Edgar Treasurer President Curt Sorensen .. 818-991-6152 Steve Simmons Advisor to the event, can be accomplished via Vice Pres. Ron Simon .. 818-708-2033 email and/or telephone. More recently, two long-time TC. Secretary Sandra Loe .. 818-790-2332 Motoring Guild members were selected If you would like to learn more about Treas/Memb Joyce Edgar .. 619-593-8255 to organize and manage the next GoF-West, and the various events/. GoF-West 2017 event in Santa Maria, activities, log on to their web site Director/Web/Events Steve Simmons.. (see directory) California.

6 ( ). You may also Director/Prog/Editor David Edgar .. 619-593-8255 contact the GoF-West 2017 Co- Joyce Edgar Co Chair Ex Officio Gorden Bundy .. 760-806-3849 David Edgar Co Chair Chairpersons (Joyce & David Edgar) at Co-Editor Jim Crandall .. 310 457 3967 or (619) 593-8255. So, with those capable leaders in place, Give them a bell and Chat them up . Historian Don McLish .. 818-352-3741 GoF-West 2017 now needs volunteers You'll be glad that you did! Cheers! Regalia Linda Simmons .. (see directory) who are willing to head committees Sunshine Chair Bobbie Simon.. 818-708-2033 associated with the many activities Cheers! Hospitality Jan Sorensen & Bobbie Simon { and events identified in the GoF Red Raffle/Door Prize (open at this time). u r A u g. Tuesday, O g Meetin Aug. 23rd 7:00 PM . Simon Museum Movie Night 15700 S.}

7 Broadway Meeting begins at 7:00 PM. Sit among the Gardena, California 90248 amazing cars and automobilia of TCMG. members Ron and Dave Simon's auto museum Museum is behind while enjoying our annual movie night! Coast Appliance Popcorn and refreshments will be provided. (look for sign on fence Cornwell & Sheridan Classic Cars ) Movie will be on the Take I-110 to Redondo TCMG 1994. Beach Blvd Grand Rallye Around New Go east on Redondo England South on S. Broadway Coast Appliance is on corner of 157th & Broadway. Note change of location Enter driveway from S. Broadway and ark in gated area. If lost call 310-217-9060. or 310-995-8974. New Member Update Mike Bailey who recently rejoined the TCMG had a rock fling up and hit his BRITISH SLANG LESSONS by Curt * headlamp. He bought a new lens, but it does British English not match the other side.

8 Anyone who Don't get your has a matching pair = Don't get worked up W jjustt received We i d a photo h t off L. Leo knickers nickers in a twist of the Lucas Cat- and Christine Rocca who recently Bits n Bobs = Various things Eye lenses with LUCAS spelled out vertically, joined the TCMG We featured please help Mike out. 541-305-3188 or their car last month but now we * can you find these in this newsletter? have faces with the names. 60th Annual TCMG/ARR Conclave TTC. C Wanted Wante ed d - New TCMG Member October 6. to October 9. Welcome Gus Ramos The Apple Farm 5711 1/2 Huntington Drive San Luis Obispo Los Angeles, CA 90032. 323-854-8530 (c). Thursday and Friday nights we will 323-224-8530 (h). have the cocktail party in the Garden It is the time for the 60th annual gathering room. There will be restaurants 1948 TC 3844 XPAG 4523 Cream Cracker / Tan of the TC Motoring Guild (The South) and recommended for your dinner.

9 Mos the Abingdon Rough Riders (The North) t are downtown but there is a pizza Gus was searching for a TC to buy and sixties. We are meeting at The Apple Farm located restaurant three blocks away for thos fouind this one. It left the assembly line After it's at the north side of San Luis Obispo from e who wish to walk. at Abington-on-Thames on October 20, racing Thursday, October 6th, and we will be 1947. The first owner purchased the career, John n parting company Sunday, October 9th. It is For questions please contact: car from Hollywood Sport Cars in LA, tore it down n significantly located next door to the Motor Howard Shempp He left it parked on his driveway with again to Inn, the first motor hotel in America and the the keys in the ignition one day and bare frame 530-758-9713 TC after police the chase site of the very first Conclave.

10 Two neighbor boys drove off with the in 1968. In Have you reserved your room yet? ROOM RATES negotiated with The Apple Farm. car. They were chased by a motorcycle policeman and the driver attempted to run the policeman down and then sped off. June 1972, it was sold to Ivan With the cop in pursuit the cop pulled Neudorfer of We will have In the hotel itself there are: his pistol and fired one shot through the Castro Valley some sightseeing King rooms (4 available) and Queen rooms (4 rear window, killing the driver, and the CA who took drives planned for available) at $ on Thursday and $ on TC smashed into a parked car. Al Moss it to high both Friday and Friday & Saturday. purchased the wreck, rebuilt it, and standards Saturday. Friday's sold it to John VanderMale of Sausalito of detail and In the Trellis section (next to the parking lot) Added X frame cross drive will take about CA, who was a founding member of incorporated King rooms (9 available) and Trellis Queen rooms member an hour and a half, the Abington Rough Riders.