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President - Dave Boyer

FROM THE DRIVER’S SEAT

Highlights in This Issue �.

Member News . . . . . . . . . . 3 Membership. . . . . . . . . . . . 4 Club Calendar . . . . . . . . . . 5

Event Summary . . . . . . . . . . 6 Upcoming Events . . . . . . . . .9 T Shirts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16

Dave Boyer, President with Gretchen

Club membership opens many doors to new adventures. I

received an e-mail recently from a Michael Hunt from

Bournemouth, England located Southwest of London. His

story is fascina"ng and his quest to discover the heritage

of his 1968 MGC has led him to Tucson, AZ., far from its

birthplace in Abingdon-on-Thames. The car was returned

to the UK for full restora"on from California in 2011 with

a full conversion to right hand drive. Michael has owned

the MGC for the past 5 years. It was shipped to Virginia in

December 1968 and is known to have been in Fairfield, CA and Tucson. Inquiries to Virginia,

California and Arizona DMV have been fruitless. He even went through the MG Experience.

The last known owner was a Mr. Rosado Rodriquez who at that "me lived in Tucson (Rita

Ranch area) and was most likely in the USAF. Michael stated that if Mr. Rodriquez is s"ll in the

area, he would be pleased to know that his car is alive and well and being cherished back in

its home country. I suggested he contact the “Tucson Bri"sh Car Register” which represents

all Bri"sh cars in the Tucson area. If you have any other sugges"ons for Michael that could

help find the Tucson connec"on, e-mail him at michaelandchris"nehunt@gmail.com . Mi-

chael and his wife will be visi"ng Phoenix in August. I hope we have "me to meet. I am curi-

ous if he is any closer to his quest.

Before Restora�on

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On another note: Don’t forget to RSVP Tracy SaBler for the annual AZMG Club pool party on June 10th

star"ng at 3:00p. I encourage new members to be there to meet the rest of us. Please see the enclosed flyer

for details. The June board mee"ng is scheduled for 2:00p prior to the party at the SaBler’s house. Members

are welcome to join the mee"ng. The AZMG Club is also invited to the Deer Valley Airport Breakfast Run by

the Arizona MG 'T' Roadrunner Club. The event is on Saturday June 17th star"ng at 8:30a. RSVP is required to

ensure adequate space for both clubs. Thank you, Roadrunners for the invite. See enclosed flyer for details.

Lastly, Registra"on opened June 1st for the AZMG Club sponsored “Bri"sh Wheels on the Green” car show on

November 5th, 2017. Wow, are we geKng a response. Register soon. Go to www.azmgclub.org and click on

the top menu item “Bri"sh Wheels on the Green 2017”

A�er restora�on on a trip to France

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Member News

By Buckey McChesney

What have you done with young people and your MG lately?

On Tuesday, May 16, 2017, I took my MG MagneBe to Desert Sands Middle School where I taught for many years be-

fore re"ring. The advanced art class was assigned to sketch my MG. I was lucky enough to be given a sketch from one

of the students. We talked about the car and I showed them some small details like the never lost gas cap and the all

wood dash. I even brought the shop manual so they could see all the hand drawn sketches in the book.

When I leM for home school was leKng out. Many of the students waved at me, recognizing the car as I have driven it

to school a few "mes while subs"tu"ng these last few years. It was a really fun event. Maybe next year some of you

can join me with your MG’s for the advanced art students to sketch. Let me know if you are interested in par"cipa"ng.

It is important to for us to expose our cars to the young people.

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MEMBERSHIP

AZ MG CLUB EXECUTIVE BOARD 2015

President Dave Boyer (602) 403-8110 yooperdave@me.com

Vice-President/ Events Hilario "H" Garcia 480-540-8302 hcg1977@gmail.com

Secretary Tony Capuano (623) 764-5226 troutdog118@yahoo.com

Membership Rich Flammang (623) 878-6237 twoseaBer@aB.net

Treasurer Bob Bandera (928) 232-9633 rpbandera@q.com

Website Manager Ed Striffler (623) 478-0282 estriffler@msn.com

Newsle5er Editor Don PoBenger (602) 548-8774 dcp07@cox.net

How do I send money to the AZ MG Club?

With PayPal, you can send money directly to the AZ MG Club Treasurer's email address.

Here's how to send money:

1.. Log in to your PayPal account.

2.. Click Send Money.

3.. Enter the AZ MG Club's PayPal email address, treasurer@azmgclub.org, and the amount you want to send.

4.. Select Purchase or Personal, then choose the reason for the payment.

5.. Click Con"nue.

6.. Review the amount and the payment method.

7.. Add a message leKng the Treasurer know the purpose of your payment (ex: due, etc.) then click Send Money.

DON’T MISS RENEWING YOUR MEMBERSHIP!

Watch for your name in this sec"on of the newsleBer and if you see it, mail your check and the Fast Registra"on form (on the last

page of every newsleBer) to the address on the form or via PayPal. Thanks!

New Members—WELCOME!

John & Beth Pekala, Gilbert 67 Red MGB

Renewals—Thank you!

April Expires

Ron Quagliara

May Dues

Gene & Jackie MinChuk

Jerry & Luda Lagrone

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Arizona MG Club ---- Events Calendar

Jun 10th

3pm: Annual MG Club Pool Party (including June Board Mee"ng) -

The SaBler Residence – 18208 N 64th

Dr West Glendale, AZ 85308, see page 8

for details

Jun 17 8:30am: Roadrunners Breakfast @ Deer Valley Airport 702 W Deer

Valley Road Phoenix, AZ 85027, see Page 9 for details *

NAMGAR GT-42 - Solvang, CA 6/19-23rd www.GT42.namgar.com

NAMGBR MG2017 - San Diego, CA 6/25-28th www.namgbr.org/events/

namgbr-mg2017/

NEMGTR GoF West Santa Maria, CA 7/10-14th www.nemgtr.org/events/

events/event/120-gof-west-2017.html

Jul 19th

6PM: Club Board Mee"ng, The Old SpagheK Factory 1418 N Central

Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85004

Jul 22nd

9AM: Taliesin West Tour RSVP Required, see page 10 for details

Aug 5-6: PrescoB An"que Auto Club - Watson Lake Car Show, see page 11

for details*

Aug 15th

6PM: Club Board Mee"ng, TBD

Sep 22-24th

: 34th Annual 2017 Run to the Pines Car Show

Nov 5th

: Bri"sh Wheels On the Green, see page 13 for details

*- Indicates not an AZMG Club Event

Want to host an event? Need more informa"on? Have an idea for an

event; send comments to H Garcia at hcg1977@gmail.com

Follow us on Facebook

Go to www.facebook.com/azmgclub

for upcoming events and

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Technical Session at Delta Motorsports By Dave Boyer

It was a beau"ful morning – Saturday May 20th, 2017 for a technical ses-

sion at Delta Motorsports in Phoenix. All the buildings look alike and the

business sign is easy to miss. But once inside you will no"ce a top notch

professional Bri"sh car service center. The owner, Mike D’Olimpio, treat-

ed our members to coffee and bagels. AMer an introduc"on about his

business and the Bri"sh Marques that he services, Mike offered to con-

duct a complimentary inspec"on to member’s cars on his liM. I don’t know

about you, but I am always crawling on my back to inspect and service my

cars. This was a treat for several members to look at the under carriage

standing up. Several members volunteered for the inspec"on with Dan

Cook (MGA) and John Snider (MGB roadster) selected. A very nice yellow MGB GT was on the liM in the process of being restored.

It was a good opportunity to inspect this car with only the suspension and drive train installed.

Once the MGB was moved out of the way the fun began. Mike’s assistant provided an evalua"on and topped off fluids as neces-

sary. Ken and Ginny Mar"n also brought their MGB GT into the garage as well. Everyone admired the quality of restora"on. It was

interes"ng to compare it to the unfinished GT in terms of all the work s"ll to be done. With both inspec"ons completed, Mike fin-

ished up with a tour of the extensive parts department. I even bought a throBle cable for my MGA since I am transi"oning from a

downdraM Weber back to SUs. All-in-all it was a beneficial technical session with very posi"ve feedback from the aBending mem-

bers. Delta Motorsports is worth considering as a Bri"sh car service provider. For members that missed the tech. session and

would like to see Mike’s shop, call ahead (602-265-8026) and he would be more than happy to show you around. As a standing

offer to all AZMG Club members Mike is offering a 10% discount on parts and labour. ABending the Tech. Session were Dave and

Gretchen Boyer, Richard Miller, George Bean, Dan Cook (MGA), John Snider (MGB), H. Garcia (MGB), Ken and Ginny Mar"n (MGB

GT) and Victor and Evelyn Rodrigues. A morning well spent for members.

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What: AZ MG Club Annual Pool Party 2017 & Wine Tas"ng!

- Bring your favorite boBle of wine

- ABendee's will vote on the winner

Where: The SaBler Residence – 18208 N 64th Dr West Glendale, AZ 85308

When: Saturday 6/10 @3pm

Why: Party, Swim, Eat, Drink, and Be Merry

- Main course will be provided

- Bring your favorite side dish to share

- Bring your alcoholic beverage or other

- Water will be provided

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Deer Valley Airport Breakfast Run w/ the AZ MG “T” Roadrunners

Saturday June 17th at 8:30AM

Deer Valley Airport

702 W Deer Valley Road Phoenix

The Arizona MG “T” Roadrunners have invited us to join them for their June Breakfast run to the Deer Valley

Airport. A buffet breakfast for $10.99 is available, or you may order off the menu.

A separate room sea"ng 24 has been reserved, but we need to RSVP with a final count. Please RSVP to H.

Garcia (hcg1977@gmail.com) by 6/13.

Come meet our MG “T” Roadrunner friends!

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AZ MG Club goes West! – Taliesin West

What: A guided 90 minute tour with other AZ MG Club Members of one of Frank Lloyd Wright’s local master-

pieces

Where: Taliesin West 12621 N Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd, ScoBsdale, AZ 85259 hBp://franklloydwright.org/

taliesin-west/

When: July 22nd

9AM

Cost: Maximum cost is $34 per person, however if we can get at least 15 RSVP’s we will get a group discount

Please RSVP by 6/30 to H. Garcia hcg1977@gmail.com

Resources List Request

The AZ MG Club has created a list of resources that may be helpful in restoring repairing or improving your Classic

Bri"sh Car. This is a list of body shops, repair /restora"on shops & parts suppliers that have experience with classic

European and Bri"sh Cars. If you are interested in obtaining a copy of this list Please contact Rich Flammang At: mem-

bership@azmgclub.org to request a copy.

If you know of addi"onal resources you would like added to this list, please send Rich that informa"on complete with :

Name of Business

Address

Specialty

Contact name (If known)

Web site link

The Arizona MG Club is not recommending these businesses, and is not in any way responsible for the results of work

performed or products supplied. In most cases, these are shops that club members have used in the recent past and

have been sa"sfied with their performance. This list current as of spring 2017.

Happy Motoring!

Rich Flammang

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Show your Arizona MG Pride!

We have found a vendor who will embroider the Arizona MG club logo

onto any shirt you want for $5.00 a shirt!

You will need to purchase your own shirt(s) (tee shirt, polo type, chambray or any shirt you like) then get the

shirt(s) to Ginger PoBenger, who will take them to the vendor. Please let Ginger know if you are interested

and she will get dates to you when to get shirts to her. You can email Ginger at glc17@cox.net or call 602-

548-8774.

Once shirts are at the Vendor it will be about 4 weeks to finish the order.

Our sugges"on is you do the shopping for you’re the shirt(s) that you want, wash them to make sure they fit

the way you want…….get them to Ginger PoBenger on the set date. Once all shirts are received they will be

taken to the vendor for embroidery!

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Get your AZ MG Club Embroidered Patch

You can order them online via the club’s online store at www.azmgclub.org. Find the Membership & Regalia

app buBon and follow it to item (05) in the club’s online store. Shipping is free and you can pay via check or

Paypal.

Buyers Guide MGB from Hagerty Insurance

Thinking of buying an MG? Danny Hopkins, editor of Prac"-

cal Classics Magazine, uses a beau"ful 1975 MGB GT Jubilee

edi"on to illustrate what to look for — including typical

trouble spots — before you make a purchase. This is the

latest in a series of videos we filmed during a recent visit to

our UK offices.

Watch the video at:

http://www.hagerty.com/Articles-Videos/Articles/2015/02/03/MGB-Buyers-Guide?

utm_source=ExactTarget&utm_medium=email&utm_term=&utm_content=&utm_campaign=Hagerty%20Weekly%

20News%202-04-2015

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Have a Tool to Lend?

Do you own certain specialty tools that you would be

willing to lend to another club member (ex: engine lift,

carb tuner, engine stand, tow dolly, etc.)?

Please contact Don Pottenger with your respective tool

lists

dcp07@cox.net

North American MGB Register Offers all MGB, Midget, and MG 1100/1300 owners a great deal for your money. Non-profit, democratic, run by enthusiasts for enthusiasts. Super 56 page magazine—”MGB Driver”. Technical advice, 37 local chapters, National and Regional Conventions, all for $30.00 per year. The only official MGB Register in the US recognized by the MG Car Club. Write P.O. Box MGB, Akin, IL 62805 or call toll-free 1-800-NAMGBR-1.

Would you like to be no"fied of addi"onal opportuni"es to socialize with fellow

classic Bri"sh car owners of other marquees? If so, consider sending your email

contact informa"on to Shirley Blahak, President of the Arizona Mini Owners and

organizer of the Bri"sh Motor Enthusiasts, a sort of umbrella en"ty over the

many individual clubs. Learn about upcoming car shows, monthly breakfast

drives, and regional car show opportuni"es open to members of all of the vari-

ous Bri"sh car clubs in the Phoenix metropolitan area.

shirleyblahak@gmail.com

YOUR AD HERE

Contact Don PoBenger for more informa"on

dcp07@cox.net

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149 South Main Street Ridgefield, CT 06877- 9028 Downers Grove, IL 60515-0876

Box 89, Elmer, NJ 08318 www.nemgtr.org www.namgbr.org

www.namgar.org Phone/Fax: 800-NAMGBR-1

Email: secretary@namgbr.net

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