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

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

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?

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. 2019 CMGC and VMGCC Driving Season Spring Tune-Up, Fall Tune-Down Clinics Spring Brunch Tour Miata Autocrosses MGs on the Oregon Trail! MGs on Parade in the LaGrange Pet Parade Scottish Festival and Highland Games Land's End Rally MGs at Arlington Park Westmont Cruisin' Night and Street Fair Tally-Ho Rally Wine, Beer, and Cheese Tour Volo Auto Museum Halloween Rally Cruise to the Rock Please e-mail YOUR CHOICE by Sunday, 9th December 2019 so we will have time to have the Award engraved with the name(s) of the winner(s). Remember: ~~ Doug G. Clark     - Drivers AND Navigators can choose - Choose just ONE event: YOUR favorite THANKS TO ALL WHO HAVE PLANNED OR HOSTED AN EVENT!! Let's show our appreciation of them with choosing our favorite event!