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IN THIS ISSUE:

MITCHELL MUSEUM 1

BEHIND THE WHEEL 2

BACKFIRE 3

CLUB CALENDAR 5

EVENTS LIST 4

SAVOY HOTEL 8

COLORFUL WORLD 9

HALL OF FAME 10

KC CRUISE NIGHTS 11

GLENWOOD RALLY 6

ARROW ROCK TOUR 7

SLIM RUN 15

AND SO MUCH MORE

Kansas City MG Post

Kansas City MG Post Vol: 36 Issue: 4 Apr 2017

President: Rick Mills [email protected] Vice President/Events: Denny Hale [email protected] Treasurer: Charles Hill [email protected] Membership Chairperson: Tommie Camblin [email protected] Regalia: Chis Coulter and Peyton Peck [email protected] [email protected] Newsletter Editor/Historian: Rob Camblin [email protected] Members at Large: Bob Wales [email protected] Dean Wheeler [email protected]

CLUB OFFICERS

Mitchell Museum TourMitchell Museum TourMitchell Museum TourMitchell Museum Tour

March 11th, 2017

By Geoff Rollert the “Junkyard Dog”

Most everyone showed up early for the event! It was a blustery

snowy day, but not enough of a deterrent to keep away the 21

people that showed up! We are talking about people that came all the

way from Lincoln Nebraska!

When we arrived we were

greeted by the great,

great, great, Grandson of

the original owner of the

Mitchell car Co., Lewis

Miller and his son. He

spoke to us about the

beginnings of the

Company, was a wagon

Company in the

beginning. In 1917 the

wagon portion of the

company was sold out to John Deere in Moline, IL. Mitchell’s son-in-

law William Mitchell Lewis in 1896 started the manufacturing of

bicycles. In 1898 motorcycles were added to their bicycle line. The

company hired a motorcycle

race guy “A.A. Rainmaker

Hanson” to compete in speed

and endurance events with a

couple of the other motorcycle

companies in the area, (Harley

Davidson and Indian).

They competed regularly at the

Racine race track. In 1902

Mitchell was the bestselling

motorcycle in America with a production of 600 units!

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Kansas City MG Post Volume 36 Issue 4

ABOUT THE MG POST The Kansas City MG Post is published monthly by the Kansas City MG Car Club. The KCMGCC is a member of the North American MGB Register and the American MGB Association, and is affiliated with the MG Owners Club, Cambridge, England. The MG Post is provided free to members. Opin-ions expressed herein are not necessarily those of the Club, the Club Officers, or the staff of the newsletter. Technical information is believed to be accurate; however, any

repairs on mechanical advice is attempted at the reader’s risk. The Club, Officers or news-letter staff will not be responsible for any misinterpreted or incorrect technical infor-mation. If in doubt, consult a certified techni-cian.

The Kansas City MG Car Club is a chapter of the North American MGB Register. The North American MGB Register was formed in 1990 to serve the needs of MG owners throughout the world. The Register’s execu-tive committee is elected by the Affiliated Chapters. Officers can only serve two con-secutive terms which ensures that new peo-ple and fresh ideas are always available. Finances are open to inspection at any time and the Treasurer provides financial state-ments that show how the membership’s money is spent. Officers and Registrars receive no financial remuneration for their duties, but volunteer out of the spirit of the marque. The award-winning magazine MGB Driver is published six times a year. Cost of membership in the NAMGBR is $30.00 per year and includes a dash plaque with your membership number, the MGB Driver magazine and other benefits.

NAMGBR

The Kansas City MG Car Club is a chapter of the North American MGA Register (NAMGAR). The Register was established in 1975, with the sole objective of promoting the restoration, preservation, and enjoyment of the MGA, Magnette, and their Variants. While NAMGAR started as a register of MGA’s in North America, it soon became an organization to join, as evidenced from a membership roster of folks from all over the world! It immediately became the catalyst for very special social gatherings. NAMGAR is managed by unpaid volunteer Board and Staff members. They give their expertise and time freely in an effort to make NAMGAR the best MG club in the world.: Cost of membership in the NAMGAR is $37.50 North America/$52.50 International per year and unique dash plaque indicating your car’s Register number, NAMGAR’s award winning magazine, MGA!, six times a year and other benefits.

NAMGAR

Welcome new member, Dyllon Duncan from Blue Springs, MO who owns a 79 MGB

We have 139 members

MEMBERSHIP STATUS

Behind the Wheel / Trip to Phoenix, AZBehind the Wheel / Trip to Phoenix, AZBehind the Wheel / Trip to Phoenix, AZBehind the Wheel / Trip to Phoenix, AZ

by Rick Mills

What should I do with a 48-year-old car? Drive it to Phoenix. Change the oil, of course. This trip might rack up 3,000 miles, but I'm not sure. Why would you take a 48-year-old car on a 3,000 mile trip? Because it's a '69 MGB which has 168,000 miles on it. So, why not? Eight days of clothes for both Monica and myself, my man-bag, and her toiletry bag.

Saturday morning, February 25th arrived and it's 26° outside. So what. The MG is winter-ready. It has a working heater and we put the hardtop on last November. We are weather-ready. But who cares. We are headed to Phoenix for the Royals' Spring Training. It's warm in Phoenix, isn't it? It might be, but we have to traverse Kansas, parts of Oklahoma, and the panhandle of Texas. Will it be 70° there? Heck no. Plus Flagstaff gets snow this time of year. Just because we can, we leave on Saturday morning. Our original plan was to leave Sunday morning. Sometimes God is looking out for you. Leaving a day early on Saturday at 6:00 a.m. means we would get to Tucumcari, NM by Saturday evening, spend the night there, and drive through Flagstaff during the day on Sunday and arriving in Phoenix (Surprise, AZ) Sunday evening. Sunday night and into Monday afternoon, Flagstaff got over a foot of snow in the city proper and almost two feet up in the higher elevations. So now we are already down in the valley and woke up to rain. Everyone in Phoenix is happy as a lark that it's raining – and plenty of it, too. In fact, they called the



Royals game in Peoria (suburb) in the 7th inning that day due to the heavy rains, but the Royals won anyway. Monday night, we went out to eat and the rains continued. On the way back to the motel, it rained and rained; the streets were flooding. It's so flat, there's no place for the water to run off. The locals are happy because water there is at a premium.

Tuesday was a free day and wanting to get away from all the people and traffic, we traveled northwest to Wickenburg, AZ, a historic quaint little town with just our kind of shopping – antiques. Wickenburg also had a couple of places we liked, including a deli café run by Mennonites or Amish. Great food and a

loaf of sourdough bread and we were back on the road. We stayed off the interstate and took the scenic roads; some straight and boring, so we took 203rd street just north of Phoenix. Off to my left was a fence camouflaging what's on the other side, with signs on the fence saying to "Keep Out, Private Property". Our Garmin saw roads on the other side and when we clicked on the huge complex of roads, it said it was the "Chrysler Proving Grounds" – in the middle of nowhere!

The rain had finally stopped, but the rivers and streams running alongside the roads were running faster than we were moving. Remember, MGs sit low to the ground, so we were careful to get back to the motel. In fact, watching the news that night at the motel, they had one fatality and one water rescue. People were trying to cross high running waters, floating minivans and trucks.

Wednesday is the only day we chose a game, our first trip to Phoenix, to watch the Royals play against the World Series winners, Chicago Cubs. Because of the Cubs, the game was sold out – 8,000 to 10,000 fans. 70° was forecasted, but reached 75°and sunny at 1:00 p.m. My right side got sunburned. We sat just beyond the 3rd base line, only 10 rows up from the bottom. The Royals just happen to come out from the back on that side, so we got to see all the players come onto the field,

some stopping and giving autographs on the way, mostly to "old" retired folks! Surprise Stadium is shared by the Texas Rangers and is the prettiest stadium in Phoenix. Well, the Royals lost that day, 7-4, but still an exciting game. We're thinking of doing this again next year – and only if we drive an MG!

The trip home seemed much longer. Thursday morning, we checked out of the motel and traveled to Sedona to spend the night with Monica's classmate and his wife. Deb and Larry showed us around Sedona that afternoon. We went up north to the high country where they had all that snow Monday,

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as much as 10" there just 20 miles north of Sedona. The road home Friday found us driving through Flagstaff and then east with a little stop in Winslow, AZ. I stood on the corner, took a picture, then back on the road.

2,930 miles later, our garage door opened and our home was a welcome site. We had done it – behind the wheel for eight days and ready for another trip, this time we'll be traveling with others. Going by yourself is a little unnerving, but I was confident our little '69 could do it. One brake light switch, one quart of oil, and with Monica beside me. I don’t believe when she married me, she even thought she would be doing this someday, especially in MGs, but she's loving every minute of it every time. Next year, I hope we can go with another couple or two.

Are you ready to get "behind the wheel"?

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BackfireBackfireBackfireBackfire Feedback about items appearing in the Newsletter

From: Cecil Wise

Hi Rob,

I just now got around to reading this and have a couple of comments.

The article on the A series engine tour has an error. A series engine production ended in 2000, not 1990. My Mini is a 1995 and has an A series engine.

The article about LED lights also has issues. In picture #4, the light shown is directing light at the sides of the lens. Maybe with the reflector it is OK, but would probably be better with an LED lamp that directs the light to the rear of the vehicle. Spitfire, TR and Vitesse lamps are similar to the MGB and I'm using lamps from LiteZupp. Yes, they are expensive, but they produce a lot of light and I'm told are more efficient than a lot of other lamps available. Owners of LiteZupp are both LBC owners. http://www.litezupp.com

See you at Olpe?

Cecil

From the Editor

Cecil, Thanks so much for the input and correction about the A-Series engines. As to the LED lights again thanks for your feedback, much appreciate. Always nice to get a different perspective on things.

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Drive Your MGA Day Drive Your MGA Day Drive Your MGA Day Drive Your MGA Day –––– May 6, 2017 May 6, 2017 May 6, 2017 May 6, 2017 –––– Photos wanted!Photos wanted!Photos wanted!Photos wanted! Please send photo images of your club’s Drive Your MGA Day activity with a brief description of the event or location to either Peter and Anne Tilbury for inclusion on the NAMGAR web site at [email protected] or Michael Tooke at [email protected] to be included in a future issue of MGA!


Jim Poppenhagen’s MGTD


2017 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

More Information about any of these events can be found at www.KCMGCC.com

April, 2017April, 2017April, 2017April, 2017 1st, Spring Tune-up, Rick & Monica M. 4th, Officers’ Meeting 8th, Olpe Chicken Run, Dean & Kim W. 11th, Social 29th, BMC ‘A’ Series Engined Car Run, email [email protected] 29th, British Gala http://www.britishgalakc.com/Britishgalakcvenue.html

May, 2017May, 2017May, 2017May, 2017 6th-7th, SLIM Run, Denny & Ruth H. 9th, Social 19th, Speedway Auto Museum, Lincoln NE, Steve & Carol O. 27th, Wine Tour, Rob & Tommie C. 27th-4th, Drive Your British Car Week June, 2017June, 2017June, 2017June, 2017 10th-11th, GOBMC All British Car Show, Car-thage MO 13th, Social 19th-23rd, NAMGAMGAMGAMGAR GT42, Solvang CA 25th-28th, NAMGBMGBMGBMGBR MG2017, San Diego CA July, 2017July, 2017July, 2017July, 2017 6th, Officers’ Meeting 11th, Social 15th, Atchison Fly-In, Atchison KS, Steve & Carol O. 22nd, Drive-In Movie Night, Geoff & Christine R. 30th, Arrow Rock & Lyceum Theatre Tour, Ma-ma Mia, Charles & Anita H. August, 2017August, 2017August, 2017August, 2017 8th, Social 12th, Watkins Mill Tour, Charles & Anita H. 20th, City Market Display

September, 2017September, 2017September, 2017September, 2017 3rd, Heartland All British Meet 9th, Picnic & Tour of Chris’ Shop, Chris & Peyton C. 12th, Social 16th, Brits in the Ozarks, Fayetteville AR 23rd, Photo Scavenger Hunt, Bruce & Laura M. 30th, Wine Tour, Rob & Tommie C. October, 2017October, 2017October, 2017October, 2017 1st, Lawrence Car Show, Douglas Co Fair-grounds 3rd, Officers’ Meeting 10th, Social 14th, Lake Garnett GP Revival 15th, Lake Garnett GP Revival, KCMGCC BBQ, Rob & Tommie C. 21st-22nd, FAT Run, Cecil & Mia W. 28th, Guy Fawkes, Geoff & Christine R. November, 2017November, 2017November, 2017November, 2017 14th, Social December, 2017December, 2017December, 2017December, 2017 2nd, Christmas Party & Election of Officers, Jim T. & Betsy C. 12th, No Social (see you at the Christmas Par-ty) January, 2018January, 2018January, 2018January, 2018 9th, No Social (see you at MOWOG) 13th, 2018 MOWOG, Jim T. & Betsy C.

Join Us for the Monthly KCMGCC Social the 2nd Tuesday of each Month Join Us for the Monthly KCMGCC Social the 2nd Tuesday of each Month Join Us for the Monthly KCMGCC Social the 2nd Tuesday of each Month Join Us for the Monthly KCMGCC Social the 2nd Tuesday of each Month

At Chappell’s Restaurant and Sports Museum,At Chappell’s Restaurant and Sports Museum,At Chappell’s Restaurant and Sports Museum,At Chappell’s Restaurant and Sports Museum,

323 Armour Road, North Kansas City, MO 64116 323 Armour Road, North Kansas City, MO 64116 323 Armour Road, North Kansas City, MO 64116 323 Armour Road, North Kansas City, MO 64116

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Phil, and Melody Collins have been invited to bring their MGC to this year’s Glenwood Springs Ralleye to celebrate te “C”s 65th birthday. Phil would like to invite other Club to come also.

We are celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the MGC Roadster and GT during the Rallye Glen-wood Springs. The 6 cylinder, 2912cc, 145 bhp, MGC was introduced at the 1967 London Auto Show and was the first production MG to have metallic paint offered. A total of 9002 MGCs were produced (N.A. export 4256: Roadsters 2483 and GTs 1773). Total # of Automatic

Transmissions fitted 1320 (N.A. export 937: Roadsters 453 and GTs 484)

The MGC was based on the MGB and intended as a replacement for the Austin-Healey 3000. MG did it's best to fit the heavier C-series engine into the MGB body shell. The chief concern was placing the engine as far back in the car as possible to maintain weight balance and to allow space for the optional automatic transmission. The de-sign had the engine sitting forward in the engine bay giving the MGC a weight bal-ance of 53%/47%. (MGB 51/49)

To accommodate the engine, some chang-es had to be made to the unibody con-struction and mechanics of the MGB. Out-side, the most obvious changes are the bulge in the bonnet and the 15 inch wheels, most of which are wire. The bonnet bulges pro-vide clearance for the top of the engine, the larger radiator, and carburetors.

The MGB front cross member was replaced with a deep “U” design to clear the oil sump on the bottom of the engine. The MGC front suspension is changed from the MGB coil spring set-up to a lower arm connected to a torsion bar as the springing method. The torsion bar runs front to back, to a mounting point below the front seats, to transfer the suspension stresses back to the midline of the reinforced unibody. The rear suspension has a stronger rear axle commen-

surate with the increase in power and the front and rear spring rates were increased to handle the extra power and weight. In 1967 MG up-graded to an all synchromesh transmission and an optional automatic transmission for the B and C.

Please join us Friday evening at the Glenwood Springs Courtyard by Marriott to meet our MGC Owners and see their cars! We will have many opportunities to celebrate our cars and friend-ships during the weekend.

The photos are of Phil Collins prepping his ‘C’ for the upcoming trip. Phil reworked the entire front end replacing all original bushings with SuperPolyUrethene bushings.


Mitchell also made their first motorcar in 1902.

A decision was made in 1903 to focus on the

cars so the bicycle business was sold to the

Great Wester Mfg. Co in LA Porte, IN. That

company was known to us a Western Flyer.

The only Mitchell bicycle known to exist is in

the museum we visited!

The 21 years that Mitchell made automobiles

they were sent all over the world and the

Company was the largest employer in Racine

WI., with 75 acres under roof!

When all was said and done our host gave us

the whole Mitchell story, answered a barrage

of questions from our Club members. By the

way Jim Danielson actually rode in a Mitchell

Touring car when he was young!

Lewis Miller, His son and several helpers

proceed to lead us through museum in small

groups answering all our questions and telling

incredible personal stories about their marque

“The Mitchell”.

After our 2 hour tour we went to the casino for lunch, and were blessed with a bright sunny day for our journey home. _____________________________________

Tour to Arrow Rock planning update

Anita and I are hosting another tour to Arrow Rock this year. Here is what we have so far: We will be going to the Arrow Rock Lyceum Theatre to see Mamma Mia at 2:00 on Sunday, July 30. We have a block of 20 seats reserved for the show. Tickets will be $27.00 each and must be paid a month in advance. We are checking on alternatives to eating at the J. Huston Tavern. There is not much to choose from around Arrow Rock though. Please let me know if you want to go back to J. Huston’s or if you prefer a change. Also any recommendations would be appreciated. I will be asking for people to sign up and pay for their tickets after I can provide all the details. The route will likely depend on where we are going to eat. I expect we will meet some time in the morning in the parking lot behind the Quik Trip at I-70 and 7 Highway in Blue Springs.

Charles Hill

(816)228-4911

[email protected]



Following article is reprinted from with permission of NAMGA and appeared in the Jan/Feb 2017 issue of MGAI


New NAMGAR Membership Rewards New NAMGAR Membership Rewards New NAMGAR Membership Rewards New NAMGAR Membership Rewards At the 2017 Board meeting, two new

membership incentives were approved to encourage new members to join

NAMGAR. (a) The Board agreed to extend the promotion that provides a free six month membership to a current member who introduces a new member to NAMGAR. This does not apply to lapsed renewing members. This is a one-time only offer. (b) In addition, if a current NAMGAR member sells a car, and the buyer becomes a member of NAMGAR, both the seller and the buyer will receive a six month membership for free. Both these rewards run until December 31st, 2017.

Kansas City Area Cruises Obtained from the Associated Car Clubs of Kansas City Website 1st and 3rd Tuesday Lee’s Summit, MO: Fun House Pizza, 405 NW Blue Parkway. 5:00 PM. April to October. Call Bob at 816-985-7642 or Jim at 816-229-0918 for information. 2nd Wednesday Shawnee, KS: Rodders Rule Cruise Night. Pegah’s, 5354 Roberts (K-7 and Johnson Drive). Hosted by Dick & Judy Rule. 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Cruisers receive 30% discount on meal ticket. 913-422-3600. Every Friday Overland Park, KS: Cruise Night. VFW, 8804 Grant Avenue, 66212. Food and drink specials. 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. All makes and models welcome. Over 2 acres of gravel/grass parking available. Music, Texas Holdem’, food and drinks. Call Scott Nusz at 913-486-0764 for more information. April 7 – October 29. Every Saturday Independence, MO: Flea Mart, 14300 E 40 Highway, 64055. (Next to Hy-Vee and Planet Fitness). 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Beginning April 8. 1st Saturday St. Joseph, MO: Rush Express, 3302 S 22nd Street (1 mile east off Hwy 229). All clubs welcome. Food, drinks, music, 50/50. Lots of parking. May through September. 5:00 PM til ? 2nd Saturday Overland Park, KS: Mustang Club of Greater KC Cruise. Villa Capri Restaurant and Fireside BBQ, 10412 Mastin St, 66212. 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. April through October. All makes and models welcome. Dash plaques for the first 120 cars. Music, contests, prizes & a 50/50 drawing. For more info, contact Rick or Debbie at 913-649-8356, or Ed at 816-678-3021 or http://mustangclubofgreaterkc.com/activities/cruise-nights. St Joseph, MO: Cruise-N The Village. East

Ridge Village, 3900 Frederick Avenue (I-29 Exit 47), 64506. 5:00 PM. Dash plaques to show vehicles, register for free t-shirt raffle. Music, 50/50 pot. Pop and water available. Bring canned goods to support our local food banks. April through October. 1st & 3rd Saturday Riverside, MO: Riverbank Café, 4603 NW Gateway. 1:00 PM through 4:00 PM. April through October. Food and drink specials. All cars are welcome; ample parking. Contact Sheila Driver for more information at 816-392-0522. 3rd Saturday Lee's Summit, MO: Johnny Ray's Drive-In, 800 SW Blue Pkwy, 64063. 3:00 PM – 10:00 PM. DJ, prizes, trophies. All makes and models welcome. Info: 816-524-1910. April to ? North Kansas City, MO: Swift Avenue, between Armour and 18th Street. All makes, models and clubs welcome. May through September. Hosted by the Mid America Mustangers. Sponsored in part by Mustang Plus and the City of North Kansas City. DJ, prizes, dash plaques and 50/50 pot. 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Sundays Every Sunday Independence, MO: Cool Crest Weekend Car Cruise. 10735 E 40 Highway, 64055. 12:00 Noon to 5:00 PM. April – September. For more information, call Erric at Cool Crest 816-358-0088 or Jim Dyer, 816-985-4317. Leawood, KS: Cars, Motorcycles & Coffee! Roasterie Leawood Café, 4511 E 119th Street. Free admission. Lee’s Summit, MO: Drive In Car Cruise. American Garage Bar and Diner. 1 SE 4th Street. Every Sunday until November. 12:00 PM to ? 816-525-1121. Cruises will begin in April, depending on weather.



1st Sunday Shawnee, KS: Pegah’s Family Restaurant Cruise Night, 5354 Roberts, 66226 (K-7 and Johnson Drive). Hosted by Dick & Judy Rule. 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. 30% food discount for cruisers. Information: 913-422-3600. May to October. 2nd Sunday Overland Park, KS: Steve’s Villa Capri Cruise Night, 10412 Mastin, 66212. Hosted by Dick & Judy Rule. 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. 30% food discount. Information: 913-648-7770. May to October. 3rd Sunday Kearney, MO: JJ’s Homestead Cruise Night. Highway 92 and west side of I-35 in Kearney. 3:00 PM. If it rains, cruise will be held following weekend. 816-903-2505. Shawnee, KS: Twisters Grill & Bar, 13410 W 62nd Terrace, 66216 (Shawnee Mission Parkway & Pflumm). Hosted by Dick & Judy Rule. 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. 30% food discount. 913-549-4156. May to October. 4th Sunday Overland Park, KS: Krispy Kreme Cruise Night, 7648 State Avenue, 66112. Hosted by Dick & Judy Rule. 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Cruisers will receive two free doughnuts with purchase of a drink. Information: 913-334-9426. May to October. 5th Sunday Bonner Springs, KS: Kobi’s Bar & Grill Cruise Night, 113 Oak (downtown), 66012. Hosted by Dick & Judy Rule. 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM. 30% food discount for cruisers. Information: 913-422-5657. May 29, July 31 and October 30. Last Sunday St. Joseph, MO: North Belt Pizza Hut, 2709 N. Belt Highway. Mondays Tuesdays 2nd, 4th, & 5th Tuesday Blue Springs, MO: "Cruisin' Culver's" sponsored by Culver's, 1301 SW 7 Hwy (next to Golden Corral), 64014. 4:00 PM to ?? Info contact Eric at 816-213-7398. 4th Tuesday Overland Park, KS: Culver’s, 8600 W 135th, 66223. Corvette Only Cruise Night sponsored by the Corvette Club of Kansas City. 5:00 PM to ? Info:. Wednesdays Every Wednesday Independence, MO: 40 Hwy Big Boy Cruise Night. 12401 E 40 Hwy (40 Hwy & Crysler Ave), 64055. Info: 816-356-1221.

Richmond, MO: Richmond High School parking lot, Hwy 13 and South St. (across from McDonald’s Restaurant). Hosted by Hardtime Rodders Car Club. 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Info: Sam 816-248-6490. Starts April 28, 2016. 1st Wednesday Overland Park, KS: Cruising Red Robin, 7111 W 95th Street, 66212. Hosted by Dick & Judy Rule. 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. 30% food discount. Information: 913-642-9800. May to October. 3rd Wednesday Overland Park, KS: Burnt End BBQ Cruise Night, 11831 Metcalf. Hosted by Dick & Judy Rule. 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. 30% food discount for cruisers. Information: 913-451-8888. May to October. 4th Wednesday Lenexa, KS: Gambino’s Pizza Cruise Night, 8725 Bourgade, 66219. Hosted by Dick & Judy Rule. 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. 30% food discount. Information: 913-888-1011. May to October. 5th Wednesday Kansas City, KS: Burger King Cruise Night, 4004 Rainbow Blvd. Hosted by Dick & Judy Rule. 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. 10% food discount for cruisers plus free ice cream cone. Information: 913-839-6911. June 29 & August 31. Thursdays Every Thursday Independence, MO: McDonald's Cruise Night. 16235 E 24 Hwy (E of M-291 Hwy on US 24 Hwy), 64056. Information: Jim Dyer 816-985-4317. Fridays Every Friday Lenexa, KS: Pegah’s Family Restaurant, 12122 W 87th St Parkway, 66215 (2 blocks west of Quivira, on the north side). Hosted by Dick & Judy Rule. 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. 30% off ticket for cruisers. Information: 913-258-8766. May to October. Lenexa, KS: Tint World & Cycle Gear. Car & Bike Night. 5:00 PM to Dark. DJ, giveaways, great deals and free food (while it lasts). Begins April 8, 2016. Olathe, KS: Uncle Buck’s Cruise Night. Uncle Buck’s Grill, Bass Pro Shops north parking lot, 12051 S Renner Blvd. 4:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Beginning May 20. Restaurant, bar and patio nearby. Band on the patio every Friday. All vehicles welcome. Overland Park, KS: Friday Night Cruise @ Fuel Bar. Rosanna Square, 7300 W 119th Street, 66213. 3:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Happy Hour 3:00 PM to 6:00 PM (1/2 off food and drinks). All cars welcome. Every Friday through October 28.




2nd and 4th Friday Lenexa, KS: Kansas City Street Scene, 15101 College Blvd, 66219. 6:00 PM. Lenexa, KS: Friday Night Cruise In. Jerry’s Bait Shop, 13412 Santa Fe Trail Drive, 66215. Pizza, pub fare. Live rock & blues bands. 5:00 PM until ? Hot Rod, kustom or bike – welcome. Come and enjoy good music, food and drinks. 100+ slots available. 3rd Friday Pleasant Hill, MO: Cruise Nights @ Pleasant Hill Flea Market, Wyoming Street between Cedar and Paul Street. 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. May through October. For information, contact Matt Liley at MoKan Liquidators: [email protected] or 816-540-4429. 4th Friday Lee’s Summit, MO: Lee’s Summit Cruise In. 801 to 809 SE 3rd Street. 5:00 PM. Free food and drinks. Sponsored by Glory Bound Tattoo, Royal Automotive, Safelite Autoglass and Pop-a-Top Liquor. 816-600-5106. Saturdays Every Saturday Kansas City, MO: Cars and Coffee, The Roasterie Factory Café, 1204 W. 27th Street, 64108. (Parking available at 27th and Holly). Cars and motorcycles welcome. 8:00 AM to ?? Independence, MO: Kustom Cruise Night @ Flea Mart, 14300 E US 40 Highway, 64055. (Just east of Hy-Vee, US 40 Highway and Noland). Time change: 4:00 PM PM to 9:00 PM. Food is available nearby: Sonic, Subway and Dairy Queen are adjacent to the parking lot. DJ will play 50s and 60s music. Contact Information: 816-210-3411. Independence, MO: McDonald’s, 24 Highway & 291 Highway (site of Thursday cruise). We are welcomed to gather there since we lost Jackson Drive 5:00 PM to ??? 1st Saturday Harrisonville, MO: Gaslight Shopping Center, 1919 N Commercial, 64701. Heartland Road Runners Cruise Night. Food, music and raffles. May to October. 5:00 PM to ? Information: Clint Miller at 816-769-7879. Lawrence, KS: Set-Em Up Jack’s Cruise Nights. 1800 E 23rd Street. 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Information: 785-832-2030 Parkville, MO: Cruise Night, Downtown Farmers Market and City parking lots, 122 South Main Street. 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM. Non-perishable items support Harvesters – The Community Food Network. April – September (excluding July).

1st and 3rd Saturday Olathe, KS: Cars and Coffee, Kansas City Automotive Museum, 15095 W 116th Street, 66062. 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. 913-322-4227. Free coffee and donuts. 2nd Saturday Blue Springs, MO: Car Cruise Nights sponsored by the Blue Springs Parks and Recreation Dept. Downtown Main St (just west of 7 Hwy and Main St) between 10th & 12th Streets. 6:00 PM to dark. April – September. Information: Pam at 816-228-0238. Raytown, MO: CityWide Car Club Clubhouse Meet and Greet. Show and Shine. 6210 Raytown Road, 64133. 6:00 PM until ?? Nathan’s beef hotdogs, chips, soda, steak fajitas for sale until gone. 3rd Saturday Kearney, MO: JJ’s Homestyle Family Restaurant Car Show & Cruise Night. 607 W 92 Highway. 5:00 PM till ?? 816-903-2505. Food and drink specials. Beer garden, 50/50 raffle. Olathe, KS: Cars and Coffee, Kansas City Automotive Museum, 15095 W 116th Street, 66062. 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. 913-322-4227. Free coffee and donuts. Discounted admission to Museum. Overland Park, KS: Culver’s, 8600 W 135th, 66223. Meet & Greet. High Performance Auto Club (HPAC) 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. All MOPAR & AMC vehicles welcome. Info: www.hpacmopar.com, [email protected] 785-231-0719. Platte City, MO: Outta Control Hot Rods Cruise Night, 2400 NW Prairie View Rd, 64079. April to September. 5:30 PM to ? Info: 816-739-7332. www.outtacontrolhotrods.us 4th Saturday Belton, MO. Cruise Night hosted by Cruising Main Street Belton, MO. Downtown on Main Street, 64012 (follow Y Highway to Main). 4:00 PM to Dark. Information: Richard Smith at 816-517-0765. Weston, MO. Weston Moonshiners Cruise-In. Main & Market Streets. Hosted by Weston Moonshiner’s Car Club. 5:30 to 9:00 PM. March – October. 50/50 drawing and other prizes. Stan Taulbee 816-721-7018. Facebook.com/Weston.Moonshiners.cc. Last Saturday (could be 4th or 5th; check your calendar) Pleasanton, KS: Cookie’s Drive-In Cruise Night, 102 East 12th Street. 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Trophies; dash plaques. Cars, trucks, bikes welcome. Free fries with meal purchase. Music provided. 913-352-8789 St. Joseph, MO: North Belt Pizza Hut Cruise, 2709 N. Belt Highway. 3:00 PM to ? June through October.



NAMGAR National Info June 19June 19June 19June 19----23, 201723, 201723, 201723, 2017: GTGTGTGT----42424242, organized by the MG Owners Club-Northern California and the Par-adise British Car Club, in Solvang, CA. Make your hotel reservations at the Hotel Corque. Quote NAMGAR GT42 when making your reservation.

Convoys to the event are being organized from the east coast along Route 66 (contact is Bill Marshall), from the Pacific Northwest and Alaska down the 1-oh-1 (contact is Peter TilburyPeter TilburyPeter TilburyPeter Tilbury), and also we expect, from Texas and Florida. REGISTRATION IS NOW OPENREGISTRATION IS NOW OPENREGISTRATION IS NOW OPENREGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN - visit the GTGTGTGT----42 42 42 42 websitewebsitewebsitewebsite.

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June 25June 25June 25June 25----28, 201728, 201728, 201728, 2017 MG2017 organized by NAMGBR and the San Diego MG Club, in San Diego, CA. This event is only 250 miles south of Solvang - making it possible to take in both events.

2017 MG Coast-to-Coast Adventure: This is not a NAMGBR organized event. Our members Dick Lunney and PJ Lenihan are organizing a drive from the east coast to San Diego. Put a tire in the Atlantic and a tire in Pacific at the beginning and end of a historic MG road trip of 8 days taking us across the southern United States to NAMGBR’s MG2017. Our tentative plans include using a southern route of secondary roads and some high speed interstates. Of course MG fans across the nation can join in anywhere. This plan has a couple short days for touring local sights. These short days also allow for catch up if anyone was delayed for un-scheduled repairs. Our model is the Rally to Reno in 2011 but with a more south-ern/southwestern flair. More information can be found on the dedicated MG Coast-to-Coast Adventure page under

the Events main menu – or click this link

2017 SLIM Run2017 SLIM Run2017 SLIM Run2017 SLIM Run

by Denny Hale

The 2017 SLIM Run (Spring Lark In May) will be May 6th and 7th, starting at the McDonalds at

US291 and US24 in Independence (16235 E US Hwy 24) Missouri. Driver’s meeting will be at

8am, with an 8:15am departure. It’ll be a pleasant drive on Saturday, stopping for lunch at

Maggie’s, in Boonville, then following the river south, and spending the night in Jefferson City

at the Quality Inn & Suites, 1716 Jefferson St, (573-634-4040). A block of rooms is set up, at

$85.01 for a king-size bed. Tell them you’re with the KC MG Car Club for that rate. Dinner

will be at Prison Brews. Check out their web site at prisonbrews.com to see a listing of their

microbrews on tap, including their Prison Town Brown, English style brown ale.

On Sunday we’ll work our way back, passing through Sedalia, with a drive through the State

Fairgrounds, then ending in Warrensburg with lunch at Heroes Restaurant & Pub. This is a

SLIM Run so the pace will be a little more laid back from other runs we do, and the

instructions are very easy to follow. From the front, we won’t be breaking the speed limit, and

we’ll be talking up the sights for your listening pleasure on our CB radio as we drive along.

Your GPS will help with direction mileages if you lose sight of the group. It’ll be about 400

miles for the weekend by the time you get back home. An Evite with all the details will come

out a couple of weeks before, so you can let us know if you’re coming. Hope to see you then.


Cost to place an ad in the Classic-fied with/without pictures is free to KCMGCC members and $5 for non-members. Ads will run for a period 4 months and can be

canceled at any time by the submitter. Ads should be submitted to

[email protected]

CLASSIC-FIEDS

For sale, a rare 1949 MGTC exu. This model was built for export and only 494 were manufactured. The odometer shows 14,179 miles on the original engine, transmission and differential. The car will come with what is believed to be an original user’s man-ual and parts book. Also included will be a tool roll with some original type tools, a spare set of original seats that will need reupholstering, original side curtains and replacement fabrics for new side curtains and some spare unused and used parts. The vinyl top, although not original, is in excellent condition. The black paint has a very good shine and the chrome is very good. This TC has a louvered racing style bonnet. The wooden portions of the tub are in excellent condition and the engine runs well. Though not a concours restoration, the car, which is not shown every year has won a second place in class award in the Heart-land Regional MG car show in 2007 and first place in class awards in 2008 and 2011. It was 1st in class in the Kansas City All British Regional Car Show in 2015. Both shows are long time regional shows in the Kansas City area. Overall I estimate the condition of the car as a good #2 car judged by the Hagerty definitions. For further information contact Stew Koesten at 913-269-5954 or [email protected] (7/16 INDEF)

For Sale 1978 MGB. It has

46,500 actual miles and has

been kept up mechanically.

Have an abundance of me-

chanical and service records

which I can forward to anyone

who is interested. We have

compiled a one-page single

space history of the cars

maintenance with dates, mile-

age and MG mechanics. It sets out straight forward information

that can be sent to you. The body is in good condition. The top

is good. There is a Tonneau cover, luggage rack, and Factory Air

Conditioning, jack and tools along the Original handbook. Carpet

was installed five years ago and is in pristine condition. Call

(816) 225-3229 (11/16 Indef)

For Sale: 1956 BN2 Austin Healey 100-4, Brought back to life by

the current owner, Engine rebuilt, transmission in great condi-

tion. New interior, excellent exterior. $45K, serious inquires on-

ly, contact Rob Camblin at [email protected] to purchase or see

car.

NAMGAR's Drive Your NAMGAR's Drive Your NAMGAR's Drive Your NAMGAR's Drive Your MGA DayMGA DayMGA DayMGA Day

NAMGAR Chairman, Carol

Shamonsky, has proclaimed

Saturday, May 6th, 2017, as

Drive Your MGA Day.

Please send your photos (with captions) and

an article on your Club event to Editor,

MGA! magazine and the Internet

Coordinators for the NAMGAR website.


Saturday, May 20, 2017

11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Registration 10:30 am – 12:00pm

Valley View United Methodist Church

8412 West 95th Street, Overland Park, KS

$15 Per Car Entry Fee

Spectators Free

Pinewood Derby Car Show – Free Entry for Cub Scouts

Pinewood Registration 12:00pm - 1:30 pm

Visit our Facebook Page at: Troop 256 Cars for Camp

100% of Profits go to Troop 256

Hosted By the Friends of Troop 256

NAMGAR's Drive Your MGA DayNAMGAR's Drive Your MGA DayNAMGAR's Drive Your MGA DayNAMGAR's Drive Your MGA Day

NAMGAR Chairman, Carol Shamonsky, has proclaimed Saturday, May

6th, 2017, as Drive Your MGA Day. Please send your photos (with

captions) and an article on your Club event to Editor, MGA! magazine

and the Internet Coordinators for the NAMGAR website..


NAMGAR's Drive Your MGA DayNAMGAR's Drive Your MGA DayNAMGAR's Drive Your MGA DayNAMGAR's Drive Your MGA Day

NAMGAR Chairman, Carol Shamonsky, has proclaimed Saturday, May

6th, 2017, as Drive Your MGA Day. Please send your photos (with

captions) and an article on your Club event to Editor, MGA! magazine

and the Internet Coordinators for the NAMGAR website..

Free Bonnet Struts A company called Pieces of Eight, http://www.mgstruts.com/index.html, run by Rick Ingram, NAMGBR MGB V8 Registrar, has donated a pair of bonnet struts for an alloy MGB bonnet, to KCMGCC. We’ll give them away via a drawing later this year. If you’d like to have your name in the drawing, just let one of the club officers know

you’re interested by Aug 1st. MGB Bonnet Struts: A pair of gas struts can now raise your bonnet effortlessly to an incredible 80 degrees! Struts give full access to the engine compartment, support the bonnet on both sides, and keep it level instead of letting it droop on one side. To close the bonnet, just pull it down gently and let the gas struts ease it down onto the catch. It’s that easy! Kits are available for steel, aluminum, or fiberglass bonnets; MGB or MGC.

MGB/MGC Boot Struts: The trunk strut kit lifts the boot lid to the normal height, but with two struts to support it on both sides and keep it level. The really big advantage of gas struts is that there’s no danger of damaging the boot lid by closing it before remembering to release a prop-catch. The price of our gas strut kit is less than having a bent boot lid repaired.

MGB/MGC GT Hatch Struts: What about hatchbacks? We have a great kit for that too! Press the release button and the hatch rises on its own. To close, just push down. Installation is simple, with only four holes to drill. It only takes 20 to 30 minutes.

MGB/MGC/MG Midget Bonnet (Hood) Strut Kit ....................... USD $50.00/kit

MGB/MGC/MG Midget Boot Lid (Trunk Lid) Kit ........……....... USD $50.00/kit

MGB/GT and MGC/GTRear Hatch Kit ..………………….......... USD $65.00/kit

MGB/GT and MGC/GT Interior Decklid Single Strut Kit .....;;.....USD $25/kit

MGB/GT and MGC/GT Interior Decklid Dual Strut Kit................USD $50/kit

Add USD $12 for shipping and handling per each kit. (plus USD $3 per kit if paying by PayPal.)

All strut sets come with mounting hardware and illustrated in-structions for easy installation.


Costs to Advertise

Ads run for one year (June-through following May). Cost is:

Ad Size Cost for KCMGCC Members Cost for Non KCMGCC Members

Business-card Size Ads Free $18

1/4 page Ads Free $20

1/2 page Ads $20 $50

Link to Business from KCMGCC Web Site

Free $5

Ads must include artwork, and whether they want a link to their business with their web site ad-dress and be sent to [email protected]


REGALIA Still Dripping T-Shirts that are grey in color and have a pocket. Sizes Medium, large, and extra-large $9 each .

Windshield Sticker: The Club will provide all memberships with a nifty windshield sticker for one of their cars. The sticker is placed on the inside of the windshield and will let you proudly display your club affiliation where ever you go. If you desire to obtain additional Window Stickers, cost is $1.00 each.

Club Outerwear: The Club has arranged for a local merchant, Bulldogland-Gospirit Embrodiery , to embroidered outerwear for our members. They have had problems with their web site, so you can order via their Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/pages/BulldogLand/130003453706499?pnref=lhc Additionally, if desired they are capable of doing custom items for our members at very reasonable prices.

Name Badges with or without the picture of your car (picture must be provided) Free to all club members

Other regalia items available include:

Stickers, teddy bears, winter scarfs, and other small assorted items, all for less than cost.

To obtain any of the items listed here, please contact the Membership Officer via the KCMGCC.com contacts page or email [email protected].

IT IS A REAL BARGAIN AT $18 PER YEAR. YOU GET ALL OF THE FOLLOWING:

Monthly Newsletters Car Shows New Friends Rallies & Driving Tours

Spare Parts Cars for Sale Advice Monthly Activities

Tech Sessions Free Ads Technical Tips Discounts on Parts

Name: ______________________________ Spouse/Significant Other: ____________________

Address: _______________________________________________________________________

City: ___________________________________ State: _____ Zip Code: __________________

Cars (Year, Make, Model): _________________________________________________________

______________________________________________________________________________

We must have an email address as we do an electronic newsletter and send out electronic invita-tions. Phone or

Email Address: ________________________________Cell Phone: ______________________

Phone or

2nd Email Address: _____________________________Cell Phone: ______________________

Please list any other British clubs or registries you are a member of: _______________________

______________________________________________________________________________

Are you a member of NAMGBR? ___________ Are you a member of NAMGAR? _____________

Do you want your telephone number and email address listed on the club roster? Yes ___ No ___

Mail completed application and dues to:

KCMGCC

17810 Hidden Valley Road

Independence, MO 64057

All dues are due in June. Dues for new members are pro-rated throughout the year as follows: June $18, July$16.50, August $15, September $13.50, October $12, November $10.50, December $9, January $7.50, February $6, March $4.50, April $3.

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