OK, I did not expect to be in the Vice Chairman role again, but it looks like I\u2019m back, at least for now. As Dennis steps aside I\u2019m stepping back in. With my return, I\u2019ve decided to retain \u201cSide Roads\u201d, the Column Name I\u2019d previously been using. I\u2019m not sure how long I\u2019ll be back in this position as I\u2019ll be waiting until the next Vice Chairman is found. I\u2019m also honored to be named Advisor Emeritus. This is a new position where I\u2019ll be providing advice to board members on the best action(s) to take in a variety of circumstances or as the Board directs.<\/p>\n
Maybe by the time you read this you might be starting to see warmer weather coming your way which also brings the promise of getting your MG(s) on the road again. If you live somewhere that provides year round top-down driving weather, then good for you. So far the weather here in Michigan has been more difficult than it has in several of the past winters. I did convince myself to spend some money on my \u201cMG\u201d building and add some insulation. So far, I only have a couple of stand alone heaters and we\u2019ve had some very cold weather locally. It\u2019s just been too cold to work out there lately even with the added insulation. However, the temps are inching up so working out there again may be on the horizon.<\/p>\n
As I write this, it\u2019s almost time to attend our annual Board Meeting. By the time you read this our board meeting will have been held and we\u2019ll all be back home. We had a sizeable agenda to deal with. Interesting how there are always new challenges to deal with in an organization like NAMGAR. Of course, our personnel have changed, too, which can also affect the interaction at the meeting. The agenda looks to be fairly large. I hope that any issues you had with the NAMGAR organization were communicated to one of the board members so that it could be discussed at the meeting. Our get-together is planned for Welches, OR, to allow the board to become familiar with the location of GT-49. We also plan some time with the GT-49 team getting updated with their status. We hope to also be able to visit some local attractions.<\/p>\n
Speaking of GT-49, I hope you all are aware that online registration is now open. We don\u2019t get too many opportunities to have a GT near the west coast. So I hope many of you will take the time to attend as the Portland and Mt. Hood regions of Oregan are beautiful areas. If you have yet to register, I encourage you to do so right away.<\/p>\n
I still have a Magnette in process. Frankly, I haven\u2019t made a lot of progress. I\u2019ve assembled the 5 main MGB engine I\u2019ll be using to the 5 speed transmission. They\u2019re mounted on a cart I can use to move them around as needed until installation. Most of the completed work on the body has been repair of the rust problems on the rockers. The right side is now complete, but no work as yet on the left side. The A has some work of its own that\u2019s needed. On the drive to Memphis and back, I had several instances of the right front tire locking up when I braked hard. I\u2019ve been told that it\u2019s likely the flexible brake hoses causing the problem. The hoses currently on the car are just over 15 years old now so I\u2019m overdue on getting them changed out. I have the new parts in hand, but have yet to get them installed. That\u2019s a planned winter project that I have yet to get done. I\u2019ve also had some issues with the poor running of the engine and have decided to rebuild the carburetors, something else that\u2019s also over 15 years since their last rebuild. I hope to start that project very soon. I have one other update planned for the A which is to swap out the original 1500 drum brakes for disc brakes. I also have those parts on hand to make that change. I\u2019d like to complete that change prior to the driving season but that\u2019s not yet certain.<\/p>\n
If you and\/or your club has an interest in becoming a host club for a GT, contact me to get the ball rolling. Remember that NAMGAR can provide a substantial amount of help in hosting and organizing the GT. You really will look back on a GT you held remembering what a great time you had putting on the GT – give it a whirl.<\/p>\n
Happy Motoring!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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