UNIVERSITY MOTORS AUGUST UPDATE
UPCOMING EVENTS:
MGB Engine Rebuild Seminar, Wed-Thu, Aug 23-24, Altoona, PA. I will rebuild a five main MGB engine and start it up over the course of two days. This is a great opportunity to learn about engine rebuilding from start to finish. This event precedes the 23rd Annual British Car Festival on Fri-Sun, Aug 25-27, in Altoona. There is room for just a few more participants. For information about the engine rebuild seminar or the car show, please contact: Jim Pastore at (814) 931- 0627 or mgnut@atlanticbb.net. Find more info about the show at: http://www.pabritishcar.com/
MG Tune-up Seminar, Sat, Sep 16, Tacoma, WA. Matt Graham of Brooklands British Car will host this tune-up seminar. I will present a “Complete Tune-up” throughout the day in addition to answering as many questions as come up. Participants will take away a small pamphlet including tune-up charts for the MGs from 1946-1980. If you have ever wanted to tune your MG correctly, THIS is your opportunity to view the correct sequencing of all the steps. Plus, it’s great MG fellowship! The cost is $100/person for this one-day seminar. The seminar is limited to 25 participants. Contact Matt directly to sign up: (253) 584-2033 or in WA State only (800) 244-4648 or via email: matt@brooklandsbritish.com. Visit Matt’s website: http://www.brooklandsbritish.com/
MG Tune-up Seminar, Sat, Oct 7, Chantilly, VA. The Washington DC Centre, MGCC, presents the 22nd Annual Hunt Country Classic car show on Sunday, Oct 8, at Middleburg, VA. The day before, at Randy Shuck’s shop in Chantilly, I will present my “Complete Tune-up.” In addition to tuning an MGB, I will answer as many questions as come up. Participants will take away a small pamphlet including tune-up charts for the MGs from 1946-1980. If you have ever wanted to tune your MG correctly, THIS is your opportunity to view the correct sequencing of all the steps. Plus, it’s great MG fellowship! The cost is $100/person for this one-day seminar. The seminar is limited to 25 participants. To sign up, contact:Jim Spurgeon at: (703) 680-6774 jnspurgeon@yahoo.com For more info about the car show: http://www.mgcarclubdc.com/hcc/hcc_main.html
MG Seminars in England, Fall 2017
MGB Tune-up, Sat, Oct 14, MGOC Workshop Swavesey, Cambs, MGB Complete Lubrication, Sun, Oct 15, MGOC Workshop MGB Tune-up, Fri, Oct 20, Wroxall Abbey Hotel & Estate near Warwick, England MGA/Magnette Tune-up, Sat, Oct 21, Wroxall Abbey T Series Tune-up, Sun, Oct 22, Wroxall Abbey* (In association with the MG Octagon Car Club and the MG “T” Society)
Cost is £90 for each seminar. Wroxall Abbey is a wonderfully splendid country estate re-purposed into a hotel. They offer accommodations as well as an on-site restaurant and bar. There will be a dinner on Saturday evening, Oct 21st, at which I will be the guest speaker.
This offers a brilliant chance to book a trip to England, visit the sites your wife wishes to see, maybe Highclere Castle, aka Downton Abbey, AND attend a Tune-Up Seminar.
Wroxall Abbey: http://www.wroxall.com/ MG Owners’ Club: http://www.mgownersclub.co.uk/
WEBSITE UPDATE
Mike Blackport has updated my website – Thank you very much Mike!
There is now a PayPal button on the upper right side of the site through which you can make a contribution to my travel and office expenses. You might choose to donate because I’ve helped you on the phone or through a YouTube video. I still continue to answer technical calls and am able to answer a few emails. If you need an answer, CALL!
I want to thank Eli Albalancy and Wlliam Slabich who made contributions this past month.
WORKSHOP SPACE NEEDED!
I have been fortunate to have owned or had a workshop under lease for the past 45 years. Right now, I have nowhere to work. There are still a couple of projects I’m obligated to complete and I need 1000-1200 feet of space in the Grand Rapids area. This could be stand-alone space or shared space. It could be in a commercial district, it could be in a residential area. If you have space available or know someone who does, PLEASE contact me! John Twist (616) 307-6737.
MG SERVICE & RESTORATION
Forrest Johnson, Curt Saunier, and Mike Blackport continue the University Motors tradition of high quality service and restoration at the Rusty Moose Garage. Contact Mike at (616) 301-2888.