spoke ‘n’ word 17-21, 2013, namgbr’s annual mg event will be held in corvallis, oregon....
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I N S I D E T H I S
I S S U E :
Prez Words 1/4
Info on upcoming events 2
June Happenings 3
Welcome New Members 3
IBCC Officers 3
Summer Tour 5/7
Summer Tour Registration 6
Oops Award 7
Classifieds 7-9
chased. Michelle again
wanted to tell the club how
much she appreciated
it. Pocket Pete enjoyed it
too.
Now who else is on the
list to thank for stepping
up and helping the
club? Well Nancy and Lee
Otterness, for instance,
sponsored our Wednesday
Nite Drive to Brewforia,
Terry Thompson will spon-
sor this month’s, and Miles
and Sharon Friend will cov-
er June. Bob Frisby has a
fourth of July event and
Realy Ann has June's Odd
Saturday out. Now we
need August covered and
Realy Ann can rest with
Charlie back in school by
September. Anyone with
ideas for events, drives,
garage tours, or group car
waxing let Realy Ann know.
Special Event: July 14
drive to the Lavender
Farm. Lyla S. and Lynn
Brown have organized a
drive with grilled brats and
lavender sniffing, purchas-
ing, enjoying event.
(Continued on page 4)
Summer Time? Well
not quite yet, but Char-
lie will be starting us
off with his TGISV cele-
bration Saturday June
1st. Schools out for
summer, yeah! Oops,
your parents hired Ter-
ry as a summer tutor.
See details in events.
Summer Tour is sched-
uled for the Summer
Solstice in Baker. The
longest day of the
year, or the shortest
night, whichever way
you see it. If you party
too hard it will be the
next day that will be
the longest particularly
when the train whistle
blows at Sumpter.
Looks like about 80
cars; at least there are
about that number of
rooms booked, but
registrations don't
quite match, yet. Hope
they aren't surprised if
they get a late fee bill.
Back to some old
business; thanks to
Realy Ann, Nathan and
Charlie for the Shake
Out the Cobwebs
Drive. No cars went
home on the hook al-
though a certain TR4
tried to get all hot and
bothered. A cool down and
a drink, and she went
home on her own. Too
bad, it wasn't that much
further to the win-
ery. Trophy remains with
busted Mini.
Coffee with Pete and
Dick Dennis at the Roose-
velt was well attended and
provided some introspec-
tion for some of the older
members about how far
this club has come from
humble beginnings when
we all fit inside the Roose-
velt and then on the side-
walk and then the search
for bigger quarters. It also
gave us a moment to re-
member our departed
members. Michelle Rolfe
and the staff of the Roose-
velt expressed Thanks for
our drive by salute.
And then a week later we
got back to another fine
tradition at the Black Hole
Swap and Barbe-
cue. Probably better at-
tended than anytime in the
past, and I heard a couple
items were actually ex-
changed or even pur-
PREZ WORDS
U P C O M I N G
E V E N T S
May 29, Wednesday Night
Drive
June 1, Coffee at Café
Capri
June 1, Charlie’s TGISV at
Municipal Park
June 15, Coffee at Moxie
Java
June 16, Father’s Day Car
Show
June 21-23, Summer Tour
June 26, Wednesday Night
Drive
June 29, Odd Saturday Out
Drive
July 4, Frisby’s Patio Party
SPOKE ‘N’ WORD MONTHLY NEWSLETTER OF THE IDAHO BRITISH CAR CLUB
Available in color on the webpage http://idahobritishcars.org
June 2013 Volume 22 Issue 6
IBCC Related Events
May 29, Wednesday Night Drive. Terry Thompson will lead the way. Meet at Veterans Memorial Park for a short drive to a
local eatery. The start time is 6:30 pm
June 1st, Charlie’s TGISV (thank goodness it’s summer vacation). Charlie Wingert is hosting a picnic at Municipal Park to
celebrate the beginning of summer vacation. We have reserved the "Sweet Gum" picnic area from 12-4 pm, so please bring
a picnic lunch and join us. We paid for a beer and wine permit, so feel free to bring a little adult beverage if you want.
Bring a picnic lunch and maybe a dessert to share.
June 16th, The 14th annual Kenny's Rod Shop Father's Day Car Show in downtown Boise. If you have registered meet at
7:00 AM at Big City Coffee (1416 W. Grove St) and we will leave at 7:30 AM in a group to drive to the car show. If you aren't registered for the car show, come on down and support your fellow IBCC members. IBCC members will be display-ing their cars around The Grove Fountain this year. Any questions, call Rod 208-322-8237.
June 17-20, Mini Meet West 2013 in Bend, OR http://www.minimeetwest2013.com/
June 21, 22, 23 2013, Summer Tour 2013—Baker City, OR
June 26th, Wednesday Night Drive, Miles & Sharon Friend will lead the way. Meet at Veterans Memorial Park for a short
drive to a local eatery. Start time is 6:30 pm
June 29th, Odd Saturday Out. The Wingert’s will host. Drive to Horseshoe Bend via Emmett, Freeze Out Hill, etc and have lunch in Kit's River Restaurant. Meet at or near the Home Depot near Highway 55 at 11 AM. Departure at 11:15 AM July 4th, Bob and Betty Frisby’s Patio Party. 1708 Sunrise Rim Rd, Open for “biz” at 4pm and will run until ???? Later, there will be fireworks visible in the distance. We will have a hot grill so bring some meat for the grill and a dish to share. Some
beers will be on hand but feel free to bring beverages of your choice. Camp chairs will be appreciated.
July 14th, Lyla Scheihing and Lynn Brown Lavender and Brats for Pete at Long Dog Lavender Farm in Emmett. More details
on page 4
Other Car Club Events Around the NW Area
May 25-31, 2013, British Car Week
June 07—09, 2013 — 61st Annual Rallye Glenwood Springs, CO http://mgcc.org/
July 17-21, 2013, NAMGBR’s Annual MG event will be held in Corvallis, Oregon. Willamette MG Club will host the annual
event. There will be the opportunity to travel along the Historic Oregon and Applegate Trails and visit some beautiful vistas
as you wend your way to the Oregon State University campus in Corvallis. For more information visit http://www.mg-
2013.com/wp/ Contact Terry Thompson who is coordinating the drive from Boise to Corvallis.
July 27, 2013, All British Field Meet, Bellevue, WA. Information at http://abfm.com/
August 11, 2013 Britbull, Spokane, WA.
Aug 16-18, 2013. All Triumph Drive In at Penticton, BC Hosted by the British Columbia Triumph Registry For details: http://
bctriumphregistry.com
October 2-6, 2013, The Triumph Travelers Sports Car Club, of the Greater San Francisco Bay Area, is hosting the Triumphest
2013 and Vintage Triumph Register National Meet in San Rafael, California, and we'd like your club and it members to join
in on this awesome multi-day event in the New Year! More info at http://www.triumphtravelers.org/ when making hotel res-
ervations, be sure to mention Triumphest 2013/VTR National in order to receive the best room rates for and during this
event. The Embassy Suites telephone number is (415) 499-9222.
M O R E I N F O O N U P C O M I N G E V E N T S Page 2
Coffee Name Tag Drawings:
May 4 — Jack and Lori Boggetti’s names were drawn. They weren’t there to collect!
May 18 — Ken and Kris Litzinger’s names were drawn—they weren’t there either!!
License plate frames $20 (silver or black )
Grill badges $30
Sew-on patches $5
Window decals $1
Contact VP Steve Brood
MAY HAPPENINGS
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I B C C C L U B R E G A L I A
David and Betsey Carter — they drive a TR-3 & TR-4
I B C C O F F I C E R S 2 0 1 2 - 2 0 1 3
President: Dave Countryman [email protected] 208.336.0806 or 208.841.8251 (cell)
Vice President: Steve Brood [email protected] 208-321-8330 or 208-863-3864
Treasurer: Terry Shannon [email protected] 208-922-3518
Editor: Nancy Otterness [email protected] 208.376.5931
Secretary/Membership:
Linda Mascuch [email protected] 208-577-7753
Events coordinator:
The Wingerts [email protected] 208-338-0837 (H) 208-447-8742 ( C )
Web Master: Rick Mills [email protected] 208.895.0752 or 208.890.7252 (cell)
Historian: Bob Frisby [email protected] 208.336.2169
New Members
Welcome
Proceeds of Lavender sales will benefit Make a Wish, so come buy some lavender that will make
your old car actually smell great. Tour route and times to be announced later. Thanks in advance
to the folks of Long Dog Lavender Farm.
Wanted: Librarian The club has acquired a large number of tech manuals, how-to books, and
books that explain which Lucas parts might fit what. The books are currently in Dave's storage unit
and are being rough sorted by make. We will need help to catalog what we've got and determine a
sign-out or means to make these available as they move to a permanent home. Also if anyone has
some small bookcases or shelving sets that would help as well. Dave says he can give you four or
five boxes at a time if you want to sort and label.
Valley Car Club Counsel: There is a valley wide organization of car clubs that meets first Tues-
day of the month at Fuddruckers. Anyone got time to go? You'll learn about every car show, event,
and all sorts of other car related stuff going on in the neighborhood.
British Car Week: May 25-31, Go out and drive your Little British Car or maybe wax it up, fill up
the oil again and run it around the block. How about a big turn out for Wednesday nite drive?
Looks like a busy summer. Safe driving to you all!
P R E Z W O R D S
C O N T I N U E D
Dave
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Save this date: July 14th 2013, that is the 2nd
Sunday in July … about 1:00 ish
Lynn Brown and John and Debbie Ryder have invited
the club for an event at John and Debbie Ryder's home
at "The Long Dog LAVENDER FARM. 1115 Lower Bluff
Rd. Emmett Idaho 83617.
This will be a money making event: the food will be
sold; all proceeds to go to the "Make-A-Wish Founda-
tion,” that was Pete's favorite charity...The Ryder's are
going to donate all the proceeds from Lavender sales
as well.
Lynn Brown will be cooking the brots. He will also
lead the group to the event.
So, you all come with an empty stomach and a full
wallet!!! We want to fill your stomach and empty your
wallets. C-ya there,,,Lyla
Pete Rolfe Estate Sale
2894 N. Mountain Road, Boise, Id 83702
Friday, May 31st 9:00 a.m - 4:00 p.m
Saturday, June 1st 9:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Advertisement and pictures can be seen on http://boise.craigslist.org/gms/3824307054.html
Listing will be under Pete Rolfe Estate Sale.
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Here at the IBCC we are getting a rush of letters regarding Summer Tour 2013 so we decided to print the letters and our
responses.
To the editor: I just decided I will come to Summer Tour 2013. Can I still register and get a hotel room? Rod N.
Yes, Rod, you can still register for this year’s summer tour. Please see the registration form at the IBCC website
and in this newsletter. As for a hotel room, there probably are a few rooms left at the Best Western Sunridge Inn (1-800-
223-2368) or the Always Welcome Inn (541-523-3431). The hotel advised us that check-in is at 3 PM, however,
many rooms will be ready as early as noon, and we can secure your luggage if you wish to drop your gear and
see what Baker City has to offer!
To the editor: Will I have time to visit any of the clubs and brewpubs in Baker City? Terry T.
Terry, there is “free time” on Friday afternoon and all day Sunday. The Summer Tour registration desk at the Best
Western will open at 2 PM. In that packet will be information on things to see and do in Baker City. For example, there is
a walking tour of downtown Baker City that will take you right by the local brewpub. In addition, the Oregon Trail Interpre-
tive Center and Baker Heritage Museum are good places to visit (if you plan to visit the Oregon Trail Interpretive Center,
please allow 2 hours in your schedule). One cautionary note…the Baker City police have a well earned reputation for pull-
ing over drivers traveling from downtown to the I-84 hotels such as the Best Western. The IBCC editorial staff recom-
mends that you let Charlie do the late night driving.
To the editor: What is all this talk about a train trip? Nancy O.
Nancy, as part of your Summer Tour registration payment, there is a 1-½ hour round trip train ride on the Sump-
ter Valley Railroad. Beginning at 8 AM Saturday morning, groups of cars will be released from the hotel to travel to McEw-
en, about 23 miles away, our departure point for the railroad trip. The train, powered by a steam locomotive, leaves at 10
AM sharp for the 45-minute trip to Sumpter. We get our lunches at the Sumpter Depot and then have 1-¼ hours to ex-
plore town. The train leaves Sumpter at noon for the 45-minute return trip to McEwen. There are depot personnel at
McEwen to watch over our cars while we are gone.
To the editor: I have heard that we will not have a car show at this year’s Summer Tour. Is that true? Paul M.
Paul, it is true that on Saturday, there will not be a parked car show as we had the last two years in McCall. This
year, we are having a “traveling car show”. After the train ride, we will be driving a 110-mile loop ride over Dooley Moun-
tain. You will be able to spend a fun afternoon with other British car owners and see some of the most beautiful scenery
in eastern Oregon while experiencing the very curvy Dooley Mountain Road. As for a car show, we are working with the
Best Western to save a portion of their space for a British car parking area. On Friday afternoon and evening, there will be
time to mix and mingle and take a good look at this year’s group of cars.
Continue on page 7
SUMMER TOUR 2013—BAKER CITY OR BUST
JUNE 21-23
Summer Tour 2013… Letters to the Editor
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CLASSIFIED ADS
Contact Nancy Otterness, Editor, to place an ad—[email protected]
Classified ads are free for club members. Non IBCC members can place an ad for 3 months without charge.
Have you ever thought of sharing our US traditions and learning about a new culture? Why not host a foreign ex-
change student? SAI (Student American International) is always in need of nice host families to open their hearts
and homes. Student interests vary from living in a rural setting to bigger cities like Boise and activities from skiing
to tinkering with cars. If interested or if you know of someone who might be interested contact the local rep, Cheryl,
[email protected] for details.
The Chrome Shop is now open again in New Plymouth. Rex LaBrie said that they do excellent work and would like
to promote it to our members. Any questions—please call Rex at 365-2795.
1993 XJS Jaguar. Beautiful maroon convertible. Less than 34 K miles. 4 liter, straight 6 cylinder, 7 main bearing
motor. $14K OBO. Bob Hastings 928.580.3400 (m4/13)
What four letter word triggers instant nausea, utter despair, and total helplessness?
Come on, be honest, and confess your OOPS’es for us all to enjoy/share your pain. Please be a man/
woman and take ownership by providing Nancy O. with your story. Send your name and OOPS story to
Nancy Otterness to be included in the next newsletter!
Not having as much time as I should have taken to double check the tightness on every bolt, clamp, and fastener – I Shook
Out the Cobwebs Saturday morning in my endeavor to reach Glenn’s Ferry at about the same time as the Club.
The ‘backseat’ of the Midget had been inhabited by my daughter’s cat and only recently vacated -- Hailey and family had
lived with us for 6 months while getting their house set-up, and their animals remained at the farm while they got their yard
set. With no further competition from the cat, I pushed the Midget out into the driveway and gave it a good washing and
vacuuming. Then, expecting all to be good, I tried to start the car and the first spider dropped to the ground: the battery
was dead – like it real dead. Unbeknownst to me, my grandsons had been playing in the car (without permission) and had
turned the ignition switch to “on.”
Trip to buy a new battery….
Continued on page 10
Letters Continued ...
To the editor: All the car drives, train rides and sightseeing is OK, but I like to party! When do we get to party during
Summer Tour? Charlie W.
Well, Charlie, there are several social events at this year’s Summer Tour. First, on Friday starting at 5:30 PM at
the Best Western, we have the opening reception. This year, Summer Tour is having a gathering in the Blue Mountain
Room at the Best Western Sunridge Inn. People are asked to bring their favorite beverage. Light munchies will be provid-
ed so this is one time to party time. Dinner Friday night is open so you may want to try one of Baker City’s restaurants.
On Saturday evening, there will be the Summer Tour 2013 banquet. The reception starts at 5:30 with a no-host bar and
dinner is at 6:30. Did you sign up for the Mexican or Barbeque dinner? After dinner, we have our awards and recogni-
tion ceremonies. Charlie, one word of caution from the IBCC editorial staff…even if Terry T. tells you it is OK to drive him
home, please call a taxi.
1966 MGB Engine, #18GB-RU H 24898. Complete, except for carburetors. Needs to be rebuilt. $50.00. Call Phil
Erikson. 459-6435. (4/13)
"Custom Hardtops" made in Long Beach CA (came off a 1971 MGB) - looks to be complete with latches and
mounting brackets - white inside & black vinyl textured exterior - will need some new seals - it does not have the
side (1/4) glasses just the back glass - would like to offer it to club members first. Entertaining offers - MGB own-
ers should know what it is worth. Bob Huston 440-9384 (3/13m)
1600 engine block for an MGA, I know of one in Caldwell. A radiator is also included. Contact Craig McAllister 208.861.9208
[email protected] (3/13m) MG-TD Transmission cover, good condition, cleaned and painted $175/obo. Drive shaft with good U-Joints, cleaned and paint-
ed $175/obo. Steering wheel, needs complete restoration $50/obo. Gear shift knob, $10/obo. Used clutch pressure plate
and disc Make An Offer. Misc. odds and ends—Inquire. Craig McAllister 208.861.9208 [email protected] (3/13)
Items for sale by Randy at 208-412-0658: (m12/12)
MGA Parts -Radiator. It looks good. I’ve had it forever. It does have a dent in the lower tank, but I have another
tank….$75 obo
MGA Hub Caps: Four. These are Moss repro’s. Been on the car for many years but are in very good condition.$40 bo
MGA parts:: Lucas Starter, $75 obo.
MGA cylinder head. Head was rebuilt several years ago and used for a very short time. Had new valves and guides
when rebuilt. Not cast with the “1500”..thats why I replaced it, $200 obo.
MGA 1500 carburetors (2). Disassembled but believed to be complete. Will need to be kitted and maybe new
shafts/bushings. Sold together only. Intake manifold, heat shield and air cleaners also included. $300 takes the
carbs, manifold, shield and air cleaners.
MGB parts:: Transmission from a 1967. Non-overdrive, no syncro in first. Core, needs to be rebuilt. $20 obo.
MGB Generator. No pulley. $50 obo.
MGB Center Console speaker surround, early MGB. Moss repro. $15.
MGB Electric Tachometer MGB, RV1240/008 on the face, looks like new…$100 obo.
MGB Tail Light Lenses. New. Two sets, Lucas, bought from Moss. Older style, all red. $30 each set, top and bottom.
MGB Gas Cap, chrome. $25.
MGB Distributors: Two Lucas DM-2 distributors, used. BN238, screw-on vacuum advance. Lots of numbers on them.
I think these are older than the 25D. $50 each obo.
TRIUMPH parts: Wheel adaptors/Splined extension (4) disc wheel to wire wheel. Include knock-offs. Used, good con-
dition, not Moss repros. $200obo for the set.
TRIUMPH Fuel Pump, original AC with primer lever and glass bowl. Used. $75obo. Sun Visors. Moss repro TR-4. Still
plastic wrapped. $30 for both.
SPEEDOMETER: I think this is for a Sprite/Midget. It is a Jaeger, looks very good. # 6125/02 on the face. $50 obo
OTHER GAUGES. Two Smiths Fuel gauges, $25 ea. One electric temperature gauge, Smiths. $25.
JENSEN-HEALEY: Padded cover that fits over the top frame when the top is down. Also some (3 or 4) of those special
lug nuts. If you own a J-H you can have these parts. Workshop Manual. 3rd edition, 1974, spiral bound. Greasy in all
the right places.. $25 obo.
TIRES: I think these came from a Morris Minor One 5.60-14 Imperial Falcon tire, and one 5.20-14 Dunlop Gold Seal.
Both are used. Could be used for spares.. Free
CHOKE CABLES. New Moss Repro. Several years old but never used. “C” on the knob. $15 obo.
LOTUS Super-7. This is a clone kit car – but more so. Engine: Pineapple Racing 13-B Rotary; Weight: 1350 lbs;
Includes: 2 sets of wheels and tires (beautiful condition). This car has less than 1000 miles since it was built. It is street
legal (lights, seat belts, fenders, roll bar) and can be a daily driver, but it is also Auto-Cross ready. The car has some senti-
mental value and it was originally listed for $20,000 but any reasonable offer will be considered. Please forward any ques-
tions to Don Campbell at [email protected] (10/12 m)
BMC 1100cc Spridjet engine: Should fit 63 up to 67 MK I - Sprite. Includes Gen, Dist, carbs, Head - missing back plate and
flywheel (orange paint). Call Kevin @ 208 870-8889 (5/12m)
BRITISH LEYLAND 1500 engine, for MG or Triumph - 75 or newer. This is pretty much complete - less flywheel (blue
paint). Call Kevin @ 208 870-8889 (5/12m)
PARTING OUT: 1969-70 MG Midget No engine, trans or body tub—but suspension and lots of misc. parts are still available.
Call with needs or come by and look it over. Bob Huston 440-9384 (5/11m)
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Gas up in Bliss and all seems well. Since I had checked oil at home, I did not check under the hood (a mistake I will no long-
er make). About 8 miles later and the downhill slide of Pioneer Road into King Hill, a BIG Spider falls out of a cobweb I had
not seen and a loose oil line clamp on the oil return line heats up, expands and allows oil to leak and leak profusely. Fortu-
nately, I got the engine shut down.
I call back to the farm, Barry sets out to pull me if necessary. With my handy dandy Craftsman tool set, I find the problem,
reposition the oil line, then reset and tighten the heck out of the clamp. I have enough oil in the boot (this was a ‘shake out
the cobweb’ run – got to be prepared) and after topping up oil and cleaning up the majority of surface oil, the car starts. Oil
pressure good, no leaking, all is apparently good. But I’m headed home -- not toward Glenn’s Ferry.
I meet Barry just outside of Hagerman and he follows me back to the farm. Barry notes there is no smoke, no dripping oil, no
blue smoke and the car sounds good.
Engine damage? I don’t know – the car started first try this morning; oil pressure is good, no additional leaks. It appears I
dodged a bullet and my little car is OK. Now I need to clean up the rest of the oil.
Thanks for setting up the drive and luncheon even though I couldn’t attend. I hope all other attendees were able to make
the drive without incident. For me and the ’65, the drive lived up to its name.
Thanks again, Don Campbell ’65 MG Midget