Rip Van Wrinkle Project
An awaking of a roadster after 15 years of slumber…
As I mentioned in last months Driveline, I purchased a car that has been garaged for 15 years. Visually the car is in good shape, no visible rust and the underbody is solid.
A technical session has been arranged for November 17th at 1:00 pm to go over the car - bumper to bumper—looking for items needing replacement or servicing, Location will be my garage—194 Lakeshore Dr. Crystal Lake, IL.
The areas to be investigated are:
Tyres
Brake hoses
Brake & clutch masters
Clutch hose & slave cylinder
Rear brake wheel cylinders
Brake shoes & pads depending
on condition?
Carb checkout
Fuel pump
Inspect gas tank
Fuel hoses
Radiator & heater hoses
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Oil cooler hoses ?
Replace flexible hose to the oil
pressure gauge
Flush radiator & engine block
Wiper blades
Check suspension bushes
Inspect front & steering &
trunnions
Check rear axle brake pipes for
“tow truck driver crush”.
Fuel, air & oil filters
Oil & coolant
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Brake fluid
Battery
Check gearbox & differential
oil
Check through the electrics to
see everything works
Check handbrake
Adjust rear brakes
Grease all lube points
Condition of the convertible
top?
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More details to follow.  ~~ Victor L’Heureux
2019 CMGC and VMGCC
Members' Choice Award
As was done for the 2018 driving season, an award will be given to the organizer(s) of this
driving season's favorite driving event, as determined by YOUR choices.
While there are still a few events on the calendar for our two Clubs, it's not too early to start
thinking about what YOUR Choice might be...
In the near future we'll provide a list of the "dash-plaque eligible" driving events to help refresh
your memory.
At the end of the driving season each Member's Choice (drivers AND navigators can choose) should be e-mailed to me
(mgtbc@sbcglobal.net). The deadline for submitting your choice likely will be sometime in November or December - which
should be time enough to have the Award engraved and presented at our "end-of-season party".
In the meantime... keep supporting those who plan events for us with our MGs!
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October 2019
