Inside This Issue Monthly Meeting Meet and Greet at Wahoo`s

The Journal of Loose Nuts and Broken Spokes
GSBCC’s NEWSLETTER
Inside This Issue
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This Month’s Feature Article
GSBCC Officers and Committee Chairs
Welcome New Members to Our Garage
The Prez’s View Through The Bug Spatter
Meeting Minutes & Treasurer’s Report
Upcoming Events
Work Bench Technical Notes
For Sale, Wanteds, Services, Etc.
Ran When Parked
Other Junk Sometimes Worth Reading
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 Monthly Meeting 
The 2nd Tuesday of each month. Next Meeting:
Tuesday, May 13, 6:30 pm, T-Bonz, Hwy 17
Bypass, 21st Ave North, Myrtle Beach.
Guests Are Always Welcome!
Club Website:
www.GrandStrandBritishCarClub.com
Club Calendar of Events:
www.Google.com/calendar/embed?src=hub1tpr
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Club FaceBook:
www.FaceBook.com/pages/Grand-StrandBritish-Car-Club/344525917851
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Meet and Greet at
Wahoo's
By Greg Hoch, Events Chairman
On Saturday, March 29th, 22 members from
the GSBCC braved the very rainy conditions to
meet with members from the North Carolina
MG Car Club at Wahoo's in Murrells Inlet.
Initially, the get together was planned to be
an outdoor event, but the weather changed
that. Wade and Paula Nichols (GSBCC club
members and owners of Wahoo's and Bovine’s)
did an amazing job, and we all convened at the
bar area to the
left of the main
entrance. This
proved to be an
excellent
location as this
area was the
perfect size to
accommodate
the group, being
large enough to
handle us, but
small enough to
give a more
cozy feeling.
(see Wahoo’s continued next page)
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GSBCC Officers and
Committee Chairs
APRIL 2014
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Some GSBCC members are planning to caravan
up. I have applications which are due by April
17.
President Jim Hendricks
 (843) 902-0491
 [email protected]
Vice President Rod Smith
 (843) 651-7644
 [email protected]
Temporary Secretary Bill Unger
 (843) 527-7840
 [email protected]
Treasurer & Club Regalia Sales Jim Smith
 (843) 907-0178
 [email protected]
Events Coordinator Greg Hoch
 (843) 357-2697
 [email protected]
Newsletter Editor Bill Unger
 (843) 527-7840
 [email protected]
Facebook & Website Editor Felicia Sachs
 (843) 455-8273
 [email protected]
Membership Chair (open)
(Wahoo’s cont.)
The members of the NCMGCC are a nice
group of people who really are very active and
enjoy driving their cars ... one member who was
present drove his car from Florida to be a part
of their annual Coastal Tour. I learned that
they have travelled as far as Maine on some of
their club tours.
Their 18th annual show, The Triangle British
Classic Car & Motorcycle Show, will be held on
May 17th at the North Hills Mall in Raleigh.
Jim Smith debuted our recently purchased
club banner which will be a part of all of our
events going forward. Nice job, Jim! New
members John and Georgene Lorussa and Alan
and Laurel Ginsberg were present, further
expanding the 'Jaguar Contingent' of our club.
We were also very happy to see Rick Chandler,
who has been having more than his share of
medical challenges recently. And it was nice to
finally meet Marla Cozart, wife of member Dr.
Ralph.
The two events that we have had so far this
year have really been a lot of fun, and I
encourage members to come on out and get
involved ... you will enjoy yourselves. Special
thanks to Felicia for her efforts coordinating
this event.
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Welcome to the Garage
by Jim Hendricks, President
“Welcome” to our newest GSBCC members ...
Example:
Verlon Wulf
 Surfside Beach, SC
 2008 Jaguar XK8
 hm (843) 458-2486
 [email protected]
Bob Hurt
 Myrtle Beach, SC
 1976 MGB
 hm (843) 685-1506
 cell (843) 497-5620
 [email protected]
Judy W. Beam
 Little River, SC
 1953 MG TD
 hm (704) 435-2238
 cell (704)301-3035
 [email protected]
Antoinette Estrella
 Myrtle Beach, SC
 1999 Jaguar XK8
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A Special “Thank You!”
from Wahoo’s
We sure enjoyed having the Raleigh MG Club
and the British Car Club at Wahoo's. I felt that
people could mingle and socialize more in our bar
area.
We were expecting 40-50 people.
Thought you would like to know we had at least
63 in attendance. Bill and Debbie Hawkins had
given me a head count of 30 people for their
club so the BCC had a good turn out to support
the Raleigh Club. Wish we could have had a
little more sunshine, but at least it wasn't
pouring rain.
Please let us know if we can help again. We
will do our best to accommodate the
club. Sincerely, Paula Nichols
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Monthly Meeting
Minutes
by Bill Unger, Temporary Secretary
The meeting was called to order at about
6:45 pm at T Bonz Steakhouse, on April 8, 2014
by President Jim Hendricks. New members
Judy Lee and Bob Hurt were introduced. Judy
steers a 1953 MG TD while Bob navigates a
1976 MGB.
Patsy Hoch stood in for Greg, Events
Chairman, and gave an accounting of the meet
up the North Carolina MG Car Club in Murrell’s
Inlet. Twenty two members with four Brit cars
from the GSBCC attended. The “Rims on the
Water” car show will be in Wilmington on Apr.
19.
Treasurer Jim Smith reported a balance of
$1957 in the bank. A new GSBCC banner cost
$106, new shirts and caps were purchased, and
$65 was spent for website virus protection.
Plans were discussed for the Oct. 5 2nd
GSBCC Britfest. Volunteers are welcomed to
participate.
Meeting adjourned about 8:00 pm.
Coming Events Lined Up
on the Starting Grid
26-Apr-2014 GSBCC Fourth Saturday Event,
11:30am Old Bull & Bush, Hwy 17 Bypass just
south of MB Airport and Farrow Pkwy.
25-27-Apr-2014 The Walter Mitty, Road
Atlanta, www.The Mitty.com.
02-04-May-2014
Pinehurst
Concours
d’Elegance,
Pinehurst,
NC,
www.PinehurstConcours.com.
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16-18-May-2014 Carlisle Import & Kit
Nationals,
Carlisle, PA,
Fairgrounds,
www.CarlisleEvents.com.
15-20-Jun-2014 Homestead Conclave hosted
by The Carolinas Austin-Healey Club, Hot
Springs, VA.
9-14-Sep-2014 VTR Convention hosted by
The Triumph Club of the Carolinas, Shelton
Vinyards, Dobson, NC.
30-May-01-Jun-2014 Formula 1 America
Grand
Prix, New Jersey (not yet
confirmed), www.Formula1.com.
06-08-Jun-2014 Formula 1 Grand Prix du
Canada, Montreal, Circuit Gilles-Villeneuve
Raceway, www.Formula1.com.
13-15-Jun-2014 Canadian Historic Grand
Prix,
Mosport
Grand
Prix
Circuit,
Bowmanville, ON, with Grand Marshal Bob
Tullius, www.CanadianHistoricGrandPrix.com.
21-29-Jun-2014 Great Race, from Maine to
Florida, www.ClassicMotorsports.net.
18-21-Jul-2014 The Hawk with Brian
Redman, Road America, Elkhart Lake WI,
www.ClassicMotorsports.net.
12-Sep-2014 Vintage Triumph Register
National Convention, Shelton Vineyard,
Dobson, NC, sponsored by Triumph Vintage
Register 10am to 6pm.
07-09-Nov-2014 Formula 1 US Grand Prix,
Austin, Texas , www.Formula1.com.
If you are planning to attend a show, race, or
rally event and are looking for someone with
whom to caravan for safety (or with a truck to
carry your spare parts), then send your contact
info and plans in an email to the newsletter
editor at [email protected] and I will
post it here.
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GSBCC’s NEWSLETTER
APRIL 2014
1971 MGB GT Runs & drives great, daily
Whole Cars For Sale
1953 MG TD Real solid car! Check out any
time. Rick Chandler (843) 340-1017
[email protected]. Asking $22k. (Feb12)
or
(send your Cars For Sale, Bits ‘n’ Pieces, Wanteds,
and Other Junk along with attached JPEG photos ... as
well as any updates to current listings .... to the GSBCC
newsletter editor at
[email protected])
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driver for two years. Four speed, 110hp 4-cyl,
dual SU carbs. Extensive work includes new gas
tank, drive shaft, clutch, brake & clutch master
& clutch slave cylinders, front bumper, new
tires, rear gas shocks, distributor, A/C Delco
alternator, chrome trim, badge set, head
gasket, air horns (very loud!). All electrical
works. British Racing Green paint year old, but
a few scuffs, scratches, chips. Very solid, no
cancer rust, holes, bondo. Comes with original
black & white interior, plus new brown interior,
seat covers, door panels (installed), other
panels. Original front valance, boxes of new &
used parts, trim around windshield, shop
manuals, other literature. I've put in countless
hours and so have members of GSBCC. I would
love to see it go to someone who will truly enjoy
it. It's a blast to drive and gets looks and
compliments wherever it goes! I'm heading off
to college and have bought a more practical
vehicle. As much as I hate to see it go, it's time
to
move
on.
Questions
to
[email protected] or call (843) 8280718. Leave message with your name and
number and I will get back to you ASAP. (Sep-13)
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Whole Cars For Sale (continued)
1953 MG TD Full frame off restoration with
complete records and photographs of all stages
of work. Car is BRG with red interior and black
carpets. All numbers match and vehicle has a
SCDOT approved original 1953 Year of
Manufacture
license
plate
which
(we
understand) can be transferred with the car if
purchased in SC. Currently the car has been
driven some 1200 miles since restoration and is
in full roadworthy condition. Vehicle is located
in West Ashley (Charleston). Asking price
$22,500. Enquiries: Ian Purches tel. (843) 5564224 (Feb-14)
Parts Wanted
Parts Wanted for 1969 Jaguar E-type
Coupe Restoration BD20767 & BD20766
NDV hinge pillars (mine have rebrazed mounting
plates that continue to crack), NDV latch pad
& screws, BD38326 rear hatch release latch
cover & finisher chrome trims (I have the hinge
covers), C28516 interior rear view mirror &
mount, BD19562 & BD19561 windshield chrome
trim "doglegs". Contact Bill Unger at email
[email protected] or tel. (843) 527-7840.
(Apr-14)
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Whole Cars For Sale (continued)
1967 MGB ROADSTER (photos this page).
Tartan red, largely restored in Y2K with new
paint, bumpers, mirrors, side chrome trim, seat
covers, carpet, windshield w/ rubber gasket,
coil springs, leaf springs and suspension
bushings, motor mounts, starter motor, oil
cooler hoses, brake hoses, rotors, master
cylinder, clutch cylinder, etc. Keyed battery
disconnect switch, fuel pump EM shut off
inertia switch, LED stop light above license
plate. Electronic distributor, Weber downdraft
carb, (original distributor, carbs, 5th chrome
wire wheel w/ tire included). Car garage kept
since Y2K. Asking $ 9,250.00. Contact Warren
Walters
at
908-902-3084
or
[email protected] (Apr-14)
Parts For Sale
Four Speed Transmission for 19751980 MGB $450. Contact Bill Morris at
(843) 907-0320. (Apr-14)
BEHIND THE STEERING WHEEL (where there is always a loose nut)
GSBCC’s NEWSLETTER
Club Stuff For Sale
Driving Caps
by Jim Smith, Club Regalia Chair
$15
Remember that when you purchase any club
paraphernalia, the price not only pays for the
cost of the item, but any profits will benefit
you by helping to offset GSBCC sponsored
event expenses. Won’t you please give? And
give often? Okay, so here are your choices:
T-Shirts Silkscreened
$15 (2 for $25)
Sweat Shirts Embroidered
Traditional ball cap style which you wear on
your head (forwards or backwards) to look
“way cool” and to announce your car club
affiliation with the GSBCC logo embroidered
above the bill. Only one size but adjustable.
cap colors: British Racing green, Coventry
blue, Morris Garages light gray
(all with black bill)
Stickers FREE!
(with shirt or cap purchase)
$20
These shirts are top quality USA made
Guildan, preshrunk, cool 100% cotton, with a
large GSBCC logo on the back and a small
GSBCC logo above the left breast pocket.
sizes: Small, Medium, Large, X to XXX Large
T-shirt color: white, black, beige
Sweat Shirt color: Morris Garages gray
More Really Cool Stuff
Can Coozies $3, Bottle Coozies $5
Car Plates $10
No, they don’t cost a quarter, but it gives
you an idea of the size. And get both logos on
each sheet. They peel off to apply on the
inside of your vehicle’s glass without any
wetting or other adhesives. But do they ever
stick ... even through repeated cleanings!
Cheap enough to go in all of the windows of
your Lexus, Sea Ray, lake cabin, china hutch!
Don’t Wait .. Act Now!
There may be a limited selection with the
most popular items, but I will have all of these
items available at all club meetings and events.
So purchase them then or give me a call to
make other arrangements.
Membership Application
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Address
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City, State, Zip Code _____________________________________________________
Home Phone: __________________
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If no email address notifications will be by snail mail
Car Information for Membership Directory
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MEMBERSHIP DUES $25.00 annually (January to January)
New members joining after October 1st will be credited for the following year
I give my permission to list my phone and Email address in the membership directory to
be accessible to members only.
YES___ NO___
I agree to allow GSBCC to publish my photo(s) in print or electronic media including the
GSBCC website and facebook page. YES___ NO___
As a member of GSBCC, I agree to hold GSBCC, its Board of Directors, Officers, and
organizers of events free from all liability for any accident or injury which may occur in
connection with club events
Signature
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Please make your check payable to: Grand Strand British Car Club
And mail to: 1413 Highway 17 South, Unit #193, Surfside Beach, SC 29575
Visit us on Face Book or Contact Jim Hendricks, President at 843-902-0491
Join the GSBCC Today!
Member Recommended
Area Service Providers
606 J Vista Plaza, Garden City
(behind Friendly’s Ice Cream, Hwy. 17 Business)
West of Georgetown on Hwy. 521
Phone (843) 546-6418
Open Mon - Thur 8am - 5pm
StrandClassics.com
Phone (843) 357-4391
Mon-Fri 8am-5pm Sat 8am-Noon
ChipsAutoUpholstery.com
Advance Auto Parts - Store 5710
5024 Dick Pond Road
Myrtle Beach,SC 29575
Phone (843) 293-3179
Mon-Sat 7:30am-9pm Sun 9am-8pm
(send your Member Recommended Area
Service Providers to the GSBCC
newsletter editor at
[email protected])
Autohaus of Myrtle Beach
3993 Highway 17S
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Phone (843) 651-5800 5 pm - 10 pm
Come by boat - Dock space available
WahoosFishHouse.com
Major repair, minor repair, scheduled maintenance, professional detailing
Autohaus, Inc.
1228 Port Drive
(just north of the “Back Gate” at Farrow Parkway)
Myrtle Beach, SC 29577
Phone (843) 293-5551
AutoHausInc.biz
3979 Highway 17S
Murrells Inlet, SC 29576
Phone (843) 651-2888
Lunch 11:30am-2:30pm / Dinner 4pm-10pm
Come by Boat -- Dockside carry out available
BovinesRestaurant.com
Services and Products Offered Include:
• Convertible Tops
• Sunroofs
• Carpet
• Custom Seat Covers
• Custom Marine Covers
• Leather Repair
• Leather Interiors
• Keyless Entry
• TV/DVD™
• Personalized
Service
• Rag Tops
• Golf Cart Seats
• Motorcycle Seats
• Mobile Videos
Custom Care, Inc.
205-A W. Broadway
Myrtle Beach, SC
Phone (843) 448-5746
CustomCareMyrtleBeach.com
Baker Motor Company
Dealer for Jaguar and Land Rover
1511 Savannah Highway
Charleston, SC 29466
Sales (843) 852-4000
Service (843) 852-4030 / Parts (843) 852-4029
J & C Auto Restoration and Body Work
642 Little Tony Ave Murrells Inlet, SC
29576 (843) 651-0803
JCAutoRestoration.com
Investment Automobiles
Owner Joseph Grimaldi
325 Bush Dr
Myrtle Beach, SC 29579
Phone (843) 236-9005
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