page

Important Dates to

Remember

May 6: Monthly meeting and

“Wear Your PEDC Regalia Day” at Woody’s, 7:30 PM.

May 9: Brick PAL Car Show,

Brick, NJ, 10 AM – 2 PM. See page 12 for details.

May 13: Ice cream run to Jersey Freeze, Freehold, NJ.

May 16-17: Overnight drive to Eastern Shore of Maryland. See page 15 for details.

May 31: PEDC British car show, Toms River Country Club, 11AM – 2:30 PM. See page 23 for registration form.

What’s Inside:

March Tech Session, 4

From the Driver’s Seat, 7

From the Navigator’s Seat, 8

March Meeting Minutes, 9

Victorian Tea, 11

2015 PEDC Regalia Prices, 13

2015 Events Calendar, 17-19

Classified Ads, 20

PEDC Officers and Staff, 21

The Last Word, 22

British Invasion reg form, 23

Brits registration form, 24

“It’s not just a club; it’s an attitude.”

May 2015 Volume 23, Issue 5

The Terminal Post

Newsletter of the Positive Earth Drivers Club, a nonprofit, all-marque British car club in Central New Jersey

IN THE SEPTEMBER 2013 ISSUE OF The Terminal Post I wrote about my effort to design an audio system for the dash of my 1960 MGA 1600. The MGA was designed with provisions in the dash for a radio and 6" speaker in the center grill, as shown above. I really like the look of the body color radio blanking plate so I don't want to remove it to install a real radio. I also like the idea of using the dash speaker grill for the speaker. (Many other MGA owners have successfully mounted speakers in the doors, on the footwell kick panels, or up under the dash.)

My plans in 2013 were to install a smaller, enclosed 3" speaker (e.g., one designed to be a "satellite" speaker in a surround-sound system) behind the dash speaker grill, and then to mount a separate power amp under the dash and connect all this to a Bluetooth receiver, which would allow me to play music wirelessly from my

Adding Modern Sound to a Vintage Car, Part 2 Russ Sharples

smartphone. Volume and play/pause, song

selection, etc., would be controlled directly from the phone. I bought all the parts for this project but found the engineering to be quite complicated. Although the speaker fit in the space, it would be tricky to mount. The amp would be easy to install and power, but the Bluetooth receiver I bought was hard to adapt. While fooling with these parts I found and bought a self-contained (battery-operated) Bluetooth speaker made by bēm. This speaker could just be set on the MGA armrest and sounded great. Hmm . . . no fabrication, no instal-lation, great sound, problem solved!

Alas, what's the fun in that? Restlessness set in last summer and I was back to fiddling in the basement again.

Continued on page 2 – Modern Sound

Russ’s MGA dashboard, above. Photos for this article by Russ Sharples.

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Continued from page 1 – Modern Sound

I abandoned my original amp (now installed in the kitchen for music) and Bluetooth receiver (relegated to the electronic parts box) and instead bought another self-contained Bluetooth speaker that I then stripped for its parts to build into a new amp.

Continued on page 3 – Modern Sound

My first attempt was to use a bēm Bluetooth speaker, shown left, which sat nicely on the armrest and provided great sound.

My next attempt was to build a new amp, shown left, from the parts of another Bluetooth speaker.

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Continued from page 2 – Modern Sound

I got this whole thing built, mounted in a small plastic box, and working well on my workbench. However, when I got it out in the car, sitting on the floor, wired up and working, as soon as I started the engine the whole thing died. As best as I could tell, the electrical noise from the MGA generator was too much for the Bluetooth module, and it just disconnected from the phone. Back to the basement. While I was thinking over my options the magic of internet advertising kicked in again. The last time it led me to the bēm speaker. This time I was on the Hemmings site and saw an ad for Out Of Sight Audio (OOSA), which professionally manu-factures the exact box I was trying to cobble together on my workbench. It is a small plastic box that contains a Bluetooth receiver and a 75-watt-per-channel stereo amp, and it can be connected to 6 to 24 volts, positive or negative ground. It has no external controls and needs none—it’s all controlled from your smartphone. It is specifically designed for installation in antique and classic cars, so noisy electrical systems are no problem. For just $200 I could get a professionally designed version of the box I was haphazardly trying to build. I ordered one. Done! When I received the OOSA box I set about playing with it on my workbench. It worked well, but it was designed for stereo speakers, and the MGA dash takes just one speaker. I couldn't figure out how to get both channels of music to play through one speaker (joining the left and right wires together just killed the bass sound). Consultations with the OOSA designer confirmed what was going wrong but luckily led me to another solution. I needed two speakers to hook it up to, but I had just one speaker location. Fortunately the company RetroSound makes a dual-voice coil 6" speaker. This speaker has terminals for the left and right channels from the amp and then combines the signals into a single-speaker woofer cone and separate left and right tweeters. All this fits into a well-engineered 6.5" package. Continued on page 10 – Modern Sound

My rebuilt amp from Bluetooth speaker parts mounted in a plastic box, above, failed its initial test.

Luckily I was able to find an Out Of Sight Audio box, below, that worked perfectly.

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March Tech Session ~ Motorcar Garage Peter Cosmides

From the Driver’s Seat Mark Berkowsky, President

either at the fuse box or at various bullet connector junctions. Make a diagram of your wiring at the fuse box (or use your cell phone camera) to note the position of the wiring, remove the wiring so you can remove the fuse box, and give it a good cleaning with a media blaster or wire brush.

Continued on page 5 – Tech Session Top photo, left to right: Enjoying the tech session are Bob Brown, Al Kernagis, Ken Kyle, Paul Johnson, Bob Canfield, Andy Moutenot, Tom Albertalli, and Rodney Ford. Photo by Peter Richardson. An MGA, Austin America, and MGTD were in the shop for repair. Tech session attendees were surprised to learn that the Austin belongs to Mike Browne. Photos by Ken Kyle.

location it tends to become an out-of-sight, out-of-mind issue. Have your battery tested with a load tester, and be sure the terminals are clean and TIGHT! Is your charging system doing its job? The battery testing process can tell you that as well. You should be getting a reading in the mid 13 volt range while the car is idling. If not, you’re not charging and will eventually have trouble. Your red charging light on the dash is your friend; pay attention to it. It should come on with the ignition on and go off once the car is started.

Many electrical issues can be traced back to dirty wiring connections,

FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO MISSED my March 21st Motorcar Garage Technical Session and Open House, Carol has asked me to write an article summarizing the subject I covered that day. Essentially I discussed the various sub-categories on our British cars that, if neglected or unchecked, could indeed lead to trouble out on the road. So let’s consider this a pre-road trip inspection.

Electrics

What’s the condition of your battery and charging system? With the battery on some of these cars (MGB, MGA, A-H) not being in a very convenient

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road is a dry, brittle, cracked rubber fuel hose. The TR6 is particularly susceptible as there are several 3-4” sections of rubber fuel hose under the car and at the fuel tank that are out of sight and often ignored. Check them and change them if you haven’t recently done so.

Cooling Besides the integrity (age and mixture) of your antifreeze, the water pump and hoses are your lifeline to good cooling. The hoses are easy to check, to look for dry rotting in the rubber, loose clamps, etc. The water pump will fail you in two possible ways: It will leak coolant, so look for signs of that around the base of the water pump, OR it can fail because of a bad bearing. Listen for a noisy, metallic whirring while your engine is idling. With the engine off, grab the cooling fan/water pump pulley

Continued on page 6 – Tech Session

Fuel The single most trip-stopping troublemaker is the electric SU fuel pump! Most Triumphs are immune as they have very reliable engine-driven mechanical fuel pumps; however, many of our other British cars rely on the SU fuel pump, and they do give us trouble on occasion. Today many original SU pumps have been replaced with other brands and styles, and even SU is now offering a more reliable solid-state version of their venerable points-type pump. I prefer to use the Facet brand solid-state 2-4 psi replacement pumps (Moss # 377-420). In fact, one option is to buy one of these Facet pumps, along with some extra fuel hose and electrical wire, and keep it in your trunk spares kit. (You DO have one of those, right?) You can always temporarily plumb in the pump somewhere in the engine bay to get back on the road if your existing pump fails. Another fuel-related issue that could cause problems out on the

Continued from page 4 – Tech Session

Be sure to clean the back side of it. (NOTE: Disconnect your battery before doing this, and note that the fuse box has a top side and bottom side, so pay attention.) With some spray electrical cleaner, spray the bullet connectors and wire ends to remove corrosion.

Brakes

Do you have any leaks? Is your fluid reservoir low, and do you need to add fluid? If so, then you have a problem! The most common place to find leaks is in the rear wheel cylinders, so often times you need to remove the wheels and brake drums to really find the issue. If the master cylinder is the culprit, then it is usually easier to notice as the fluid will leak down on the inside of your brake pedal (not always) or you’ll see wetness and corroded paint in the engine bay near the master cylinder. These things need to be attended to before any more driving is done. The brake flex hoses and pipes also need to be inspected. It’s very common for us to encounter old, original, cracked brake flex hoses, and you don’t want a burst hose to ruin your day. If your brakes pull to one side or feel as though they are dragging, then you likely need new hoses. They are constricted. The rear brake pipes on MGBs are often crimped from the result of tow-truck operators using their hooks carelessly.

Clutch Much of what pertains to the brake system also pertains to the clutch system as they both rely on a similar hydraulic system: master cylinder, flex hose, and slave cylinder. Any leaking is cause for concern and should be addressed. As for the clutch components themselves, since they are tucked well into the gearbox, there is nothing you can do to evaluate their condition, unless you experience slippage, and that is a sign of problems that should be looked at.

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in our hobby. They just don’t put the miles on their cars to do that . . . but they could easily have 10-,15-, even 20-year-old tires on their cars that have plenty of tread left on them, thinking all is well. The conventional wisdom, as it relates to collector cars and tires, is that after 7 years the tires could very well be dangerous from a dry rot standpoint. Dry rot is not always something you can see, but why run the risk of having a catastrophic blowout while out on the road? Safety First! Check those DOT dates on your tires. If you need help determining that, give us a call and we’ll walk you through it. So these are the mechanical things to look for, inspect, and suspect when getting your car ready for the driving season or for a long road trip. These tips are meant to help you avoid trouble out there. And, finally, here are some tips on what to include in your Road Trip Kit: basic hand tools, fire extinguisher, flashlight, as many spare parts as you can carry or feel comfortable with, a miscellaneous selection of hardware (nuts/bolts), electrical and duct tape, spare electrical wire, bulbs, ignition components (ideally a spare distributor all set up), spare fuel pump, a full gasket set (easy to store), and a workshop manual. Most important: a AAA card and/or your Hagerty towing card and a cell phone. AAA Plus membership gives you 200 miles of towing on any one occasion, so that is comforting to know when calculating the mileage on your next road trip! ■

Road Trip Kit as recommended by

Peter Cosmides, Motorcar Garage

Before your next road trip in your LBC, be sure to keep these items with you so that you don’t get stranded:

Basic hand tools

Fire extinguisher

Flashlight

Spare parts (whatever you can carry)

Miscellaneous hardware (nuts/bolts)

Electrical and duct tape

Spare electrical wire

Bulbs

Ignition components*

Spare fuel pump

Full gasket set

A workshop manual

AAA card (or Hagerty towing card)

Cell phone

* Ideally you should carry a spare distributor all set up.

Continued from page 5 – Tech Session and try to wiggle it. Any free play could be a sign of a bad bearing, and you should change the pump before embarking on your trip.

Suspension/Steering The wear items here are your shocks (not likely to leave you stranded), the wheel bearings, and overall looseness of suspension bushings and steering components. The suspension tends to wear slowly, so it is a gradual thing that as the driver of the car you are not necessarily going to notice. It will take a good visual inspection on the lift to check for wear. The wheel bearings are the most likely to fail you while on a road trip. To check them, with the front wheels up off the ground, grab the road wheel at 3 and 9 positions and wiggle. You should not have any free play. When was the last time your wheel bearings were greased or replaced?

Ignition System The Internet if filled with discussions and debates about the use of modern electronic ignition systems for our cars (Pertronix is a big name brand) vs. sticking with the original points and condenser. I prefer points and condenser. It is easier to diagnose should you have a problem on the road, and they will usually give you some warning signs that they need attention/adjustment. The electronic ignition systems work great, but when they die there is no warning and you’re dead on the road. So whichever option

you choose, carry spares. Spare points and condenser can easily be retrofitted to a distributor that has been upgraded to a Pertronix kit. Of course check the integrity of your ignition wires both to the plugs and the coil wires for any problems before your trip.

Tires As I mentioned at my tech session, tires are the hardest things to sell to customers. No one ever wears out tires

Our 1st show of the 2015 season in Allenhurst, NJ.

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NADINE AND I HAVE FINALLY started to enjoy the driving season. It was good to see some LBCs at our last members’ meeting. Woody's will have to start reserving a portion of their parking lot for us, as more LBCs will be arriving soon. Fortunately for Nadine and me our Spitfire survived the winter pretty well, since I keep the trickle charger on the battery during the off season. The car started up after only a couple of tries. I was happy to see that the majority of oil was still in the engine and not in the drip pan, so I was ready to drive. Also, a check of the tires and adding a little air to them allowed us safely back on the road. The mice hadn't even visited much—maybe the mothballs worked this year!

Dr. Cosmides The Spitfire had its annual checkup with Dr. Pete Cosmides of Motorcar Garage, including an oil change, lube, and overall review of the mechanicals. Pete found a small issue with my fuel pump. It was putting out 10 psi, instead of the required 2-3 psi. I'm sure that the adjustment to the correct pressure will improve gas mileage and eliminate smoking from the exhaust. Those of you who have followed closely behind our Spitfire during club drives will appreciate that change. He also gave me a list of things to do as preventive measures for the future, but we are good to go for now.

1st Ice Cream Run This past month marked the beginning of PEDC ice cream runs, with a trip to Cranbury. First we met at Italian Touch, a small restaurant on Route 130 that was a little hard to find but well worth it. The food, as always, was good, reasonably priced, and plentiful, in fact, enough to take home for dinner for both Nadine and me. A special thank you to

Andy Moutenot for sharing his wine with us. After dinner it was off to Gil & Bert's for ice cream, where we met more PEDCers, bringing our total to about 12 cars and 20 people. It was a great start to this year’s driving season.

Upcoming Events There are many drives, shows, and other get-togethers scheduled for the upcoming months, so be sure to join us

for some of these events. Keep checking the newsletter calendar. If there is something you would like to do that isn't scheduled, just let us know and we’ll try to make it work. If you have an idea for a drive destination but aren’t sure how to organize it, contact one of our club officers. We are here to help.

New LBCs I am getting jealous of some of our members! It seems that some new LBCs have been acquired this year, and the few that I’ve seen look great. So be sure to look for Andy Moutenot, Ken Kyle, and Mike Browne at our next meeting at Woody’s to see their recent purchases. It will be nice to see these new vehicles at our events. With that in mind, if you're interested in a new LBC, be sure to first check out our newsletter classifieds for opportunities to purchase one from a fellow club member. Also if you’re looking for assistance with a car project, there are members with the knowledge and expertise to help you.

Overnight Events Nadine and I will be attending the annual car show in Lewes, Delaware. It's been a fun trip in the past—taking the ferry from Cape May on Friday, attending the show on Saturday, and returning by ferry to New Jersey on Sunday. We will be going with three other cars from our club with plans to get together for dinner as well as the ferry ride to Delaware. And if you're interested in a new overnight drive this year, Russ and Pam Sharples are hosting one to the Eastern Shore of Maryland in May. It promises to be as good or better than the trip they organized to Storm King in New York last year. See page 15 for details.

Let's get those LBCs out to Woody’s on May 6th. (And don’t forget to wear your regalia.) Safe driving! ■

“The Spitfire had its annual checkup with Dr. Pete Cosmides of Motorcar Garage, . . . .”

from the driver’s seat

MARK BERKOWSKY, PRESIDENT

.

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Keeping the Rain on the Outside We have all heard the stories about LBCs caught in the rain, whereby the water just pours inside from every gap and seam. I have been pretty lucky with the Spitfire. The hood (top) and door seals have all done their job, and no water has come in . . . except for the lower corners of the windshield. When I bought the car 10 years ago the weather stripping around the windshield was pretty old and cracked. Since I was enjoying the mechanical rework on the car, I just kept dabbing on layers of black RTV silicone to keep from having to deal with replacing the rubber surround seal.

Last year in one rainstorm the leaking was enough that I decided it was time. When Jack Kelly arrived for Super Bowl Sunday, I diverted him to the garage to help me remove the windshield before he could even sniff the chili. We had it out in 15 minutes, but the rubber (under the RTV silicone) was actually crunchy. It’s amazing that it even held the windshield in place for the last few years. We are all prepared for some roadside repairs, but I can’t imagine what I would do if the windshield flew off rounding a sharp curve! After cleaning up the rest of the brittle rubber residue I decided to remove the frame and paint the outside. That can be a royal pain on these cars, but since I had taken it off a few years back to replace the dash top, it came off this time without much effort.

So now came the tough part: re-installing the windshield. I read all of the blogs and was familiar with string theory (sorry to the “Big Bang” fans), but this was the part I dreaded for so many years. First I tried it on my own. (After all, Jack installed his windshield by himself.) After four attempts I decided to put the frame back on the

I did the pushing and prodding work (and the cursing). In about 40 minutes the installation was done and looked great. My advice to anyone who plans to install a windshield on an LBC: Have a helper who has done it before, lightly coat the rubber surround with a good lubricant (dielectric grease works well), use a string a little smaller than the channel width, and don’t be in a rush. Now I am actually looking forward to the first unexpected shower during a drive to see if it was all worth it.

Brits on the Beach 2015 We already have 35 cars registered and one trophy class sold. They started arriving before I even had the spread-sheets ready! What I can really use from members are new ideas to improve the show, so please send me your ideas and suggestions. The registration form is in the newsletter, and sponsorship forms are at our website, www.pedc.org. I will start looking for prizes for the silent auction and items to put into the goodie bags, so please keep your eyes open for any items you think might help. ■

car and try it again. My son came out to help, and we had the same result—the bottom went in fine, but half way up the sides the lip was too far off to pull it in. Maybe I would end up driving to Safelite wearing goggles.

Before I made that trip I asked Jack to come over again to see if his solo skills would make the difference. After a strategy discussion Jack took the inside position (he was the string-master), and

“When Jack Kelly arrived for

Super Bowl Sunday, I diverted

him to the garage to help me remove the

windshield before he could even sniff the chili.”

from the navigator’s seat

BOB CANFIELD, VICE PRESIDENT

.

Bob and Jack listen to Jay on guitar at Woody’s after our April 1st meeting.

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The meeting was called to order at 7:30 PM by President Mark Berkowsky, with 40 mem-bers present. Mark welcomed all members to our first “Spring Meeting” of 2015. There were no new members present. A motion to accept the minutes of the March 4, 2015 meeting was made, seconded, and approved by all present.

Treasurer’s Report Treasurer Andy Moutenot reported that we have 134 members paid in full, with “3 in the box.” He also stated that we are flush with funds, with a balance of $6,305 in our account. He reported that we have received incoming revenues of $1,961 year-to-date for 2015, with expenditures of $329. Expenses for the club have typically been driven by normal operating costs such as newsletter and insurance. A motion to accept the report was made, seconded, and approved by all present.

Newsletter

Editor Carol Kyle has asked for members to kindly report on and send in photos of any British car club event, show, activity, or car project for future newsletters.

Website Webmaster Martin Vickery provided attending members with an update on the club’s website activity. He reported that website visits are up 25%. Generally the September time frame is when the website experiences the most traffic. The website is getting ~1,000 visits per month. Our Facebook page experienced a spike in activity after Brits on the Beach 2014. He provided some interesting statistics on the profile of visitors to our website. Typically 45% of all visitors are between the ages of 45 and 65, and 69% are men.

Regalia Regalia Manager Karen Moutenot could not attend the meeting, but Andy Moutenot offered to take any orders for her. He mentioned that custom colors and designs for regalia are available and that a few members have placed orders for these.

Carol Kyle suggested all members attending the May meeting wear their club regalia. We will recognize the meeting as ”Wear Your PEDC Regalia Day” to show our club spirit!

Membership Directory The new 2015 PEDC Membership Directory is now available. Some copies were handed out to attendees at the April 1st meeting as a way of saving on postage expenses.

Past Events On Saturday, March 21st, the Motorcar Garage Annual Open House and Tech Session was hosted by owner and PEDCer Pete Cosmides. Pete Richardson and Andy Moutenot were among the many PEDC members who attended. They reported that the session provided some great information on road safety preparation for the upcoming driving season. Attendees got a sneak preview of Mike Browne’s new car, a pristine 1971 Austin America—with only 900 original miles—which has never been titled. There were approximately 55 in attendance at the tech session, including members from four other car clubs.

Russ Sharples reported on a recent visit he made to the Lane Motor Museum in Nashville, TN. The museum displayed unique vintage cars from all over the world, including an excellent selection of British cars.

Pat Wignall discussed a fun-filled St. Patrick’s Day gathering at St. Stephen’s Green Publick House that she and Ken hosted and several PEDCers attended in Spring Lake Heights, NJ. A great time, great food, and great beer was had by all. The restaurant will be sponsoring our car show again with a gift-certificate door prize.

New Business Carol Kyle discussed the PEDC Ladies Afternoon Tea she is hosting at a Victorian Tea Room called 600 Main in Toms River, NJ on April 11th. Twelve people have signed up.

Continued on page 13 – April Minutes

Minutes of the PEDC General Meeting April 1, 2015

Submitted by Bill Geissel for Jay G. Helt, Secretary

233 YEARS AFTER

BURNING DOWN THE

VILLAGE OF TOMS RIVER

THE BRITISH HAVE

RETURNED . . . BRITISH

CARS, THAT IS!

The British

Invasion!

A BRITISH CAR SHOW

MAY 31, 2015

11 AM – 2:30 PM

Toms River Country Club Washington Street

Toms River, NJ

TROPHIES FOR BEST IN SHOW,

2ND, & 3RD PLACE

Ken & Carol Kyle,

organizers kenkyle4@earthlink.net carolkyle4@earthlink.net

732.551.9462 (Ken)

Open to PEDC cars only. Space is limited; pre-

registration required. No registration fee. No rain date.

SEE PAGE 23 FOR

REGISTRATION FORM.

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Continued from page 3 – Modern Sound

The RetroSound speaker worked beautifully with the OOSA amp, even in the car with the engine running. I finally had a package that worked. Now I just needed to figure out how to put this 6.5" speaker in my MGA dash. As mentioned in my last article, MG had designed the dash to take a 6.5" speaker, but the tight space required it to be mounted at an angle on a cardboard "chute" that directed the sound out the grill opening. I didn't have one of these speaker mounts, but plans for building one are on the internet, so I set about doing so. The result turned out pretty close to the original part but is not a perfect fit.

It did allow me to figure out that it actually sounds pretty good! I had assumed that the cardboard chute would give a hollow sound, but it sounds fine. The Retro-Sound speaker is very good quality and works well in the space. The installation was pretty simple: install the speaker mount using the original mounting points, connect the OOSA amp to power, and it's done. I wanted to be able to play music while the car was parked, so I wired the amp to the MGA's fog-light switch. (The MGA's ignition switch is just on or off, no accessory position, and to connect it directly to the battery means the OOSA amp would be drawing a bit of power all the time, which could run down the battery.)

Road tests have proved that the OOSA amp with the RetroSound speaker can get plenty loud for typical driving conditions, though nothing is loud enough for driving at highway speeds. If any

members want to hear it play, I will be glad to demonstrate it at a club meeting. This is a great combination for MGAs and other cars designed for just one radio speaker. The OOSA amp is available directly from Out of Sight Audio, and the RetroSound R-65n speaker is available from RetroSound or on eBay. ■

Sources in This Article:

Out Of Sight Audio http://outofsightaudio.com.

RetroSound

http://www.retrosound.com eBay

http://www.ebay.com

The RetroSound speaker, above, installed on the speaker mount,

right and below.

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PEDC Victorian Tea at 600 Main, Toms River, NJ

Carol Kyle

From the Driver’s Seat Mark Berkowsky, President

WHAT WAS SUPPOSED TO HAVE been a 1½-hour tea party lasted an extra hour—proof positive that the nine PEDC ladies and three guests who gathered for afternoon tea Saturday, April 11th, at 600 Main in downtown Toms River, NJ, had a very good time indeed. This tea room, situated on the first floor of the Mathis House, a 19th century sea captain’s mansion, has become very popular, and reservations, especially for large groups, need to be made several weeks in advance. Owner Susan Notte treated us royally with sumptouous fare (all homemade), starting with a roasted tomato and basil soup, served in a teacup and saucer, followed by a small wedge of

asparagus frittata atop greens lightly dressed with lemon vinaigrette. Then came the scone course, in this case a small berry scone, served with traditional clotted cream and lemon curd (also homemade). The last two courses came out on a two-tiered tray, including a nice selection of tea sandwiches and savories on one tier and an awesome selection of petite desserts on the other, among them a melt-in-your-mouth lemon bar, a brownie cup filled with orange crème, and a coconut macaroon. Then, of course, there was the tea. At the start of our meal a sampling of Continued on page 16 – Victorian Tea

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Brick PAL & PEDC

Classic Car Show & BBQ

SATURDAY, MAY 9TH, 10AM – 3 PM

Brick Police Athletic League (PAL) 60 Drum Point Road, Brick, NJ

$5 donation per car. Free admission for visitors. Open to all classic & collectible cars 1990 & older.

Prizes offered for Best in Class. Burgers, hotdogs, soda, etc., for purchase.

Proceeds to benefit Brick PAL programs for local kids. 1950s-80s music provided by the Jersey Cruisers.

CONTACT ERNIE CAPONEGRO TO REGISTER, INEAGENCY@GMAIL.COM, 732.899.8177 (WORK).

Photos on this page are scenes from last year.

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Continued from page 9 – April Minutes

Pat Wignall discussed the upcoming PEDC Annual Classic British Car Show she is hosting April 12th at Shore Antique Center. There will be plenty of food, music, and safe parking.

Mark Berkowsky discussed the first ice cream run of the season that he and Nadine will be hosting April 16th at Gil & Bert’s in Cranbury, NJ. They are recommending a new restaurant for anyone interested in dinner prior to the ice cream gathering.

Mort Resnicoff discussed an upcoming drive that he and Fredda are hosting on April 25th to the Thomas Edison National Historic Park in West Orange, NJ. The drive will start in Wall Township.

Ernie Caponegro discussed an ice cream/hot dog run that he and Ida are hosting April 28th

at Junkyard Dogs on

Mantoloking Road in Brick, NJ.

Carol Kyle reported on the upcoming annual British car show in Lewes, DE May 2nd. Several PEDCers plan to take

the ferry together from Cape May to Lewes, stay overnight in a local hotel, and attend the show.

Ernie Caponegro discussed the 2nd Annual Brick Police Athletic League (PAL) Car Show & BBQ he is organizing May 9th in Brick, NJ.

Russ Sharples discussed an overnight drive he is organizing May 16th to the Eastern Shore of Maryland. The drive will have great curvy roads for LBCs and opportunities to visit great wildlife preserves.

Ken Kyle discussed an upcoming car show he and Carol are organizing May 31st at the Toms River Country Club.

VP and Show Chairman Bob Canfield gave an update on our Brits on the Beach car show to be held September 19th in Ocean Grove, NJ. He already has 18 cars signed up and one sponsor committed. As in past years the town has been very supportive. The club will keep a new spill/leak protection (HAZMAT kit) on hand during the show. Bob encouraged members who have

suggestions or new ideas for making the show better to contact him.

VP Bob also reported that on April 18th PEDCer Stan Kryla will host a cars and coffee/open house at his car storage facility at Allaire Airport in Wall, NJ. Food will be available from a restored vintage food truck.

Pat Wignall mentioned that the Annual PEDC Father’s Day Car Show she is hosting is all set for June 21st.

Ken and Carol Kyle announced that they have added a new member to the family, a fully restored 1974 Triumph TR6. The car is Sapphire Blue. Congra-tulations go out to them on selecting an excellent vehicle that is truly the best of all the British marques!!!

Ernie Caponegro is in need of a radiator for a 1980 MGB. Please see him if you have one or know of one available.

Treasurer Andy Moutenot is selling his red 1960 MGA, which is equipped with a

Continued on page 20 – April Minutes

Official PEDC Regalia for 2015 ~ Price List

Club Apparel

Price

Other Club Items

Price

T-shirt, short-sleeve crew neck $17 Grille badge $20 T-shirt, short-sleeve crew neck with pocket* $19 Lapel/hat pin $ 4 T-shirt, long-sleeve crew neck $19 Windshield sticker $ 1 Golf shirt, short-sleeve $26 Marque patch $ 5 Denim shirt, long-sleeve, woven, button-down* $31 PEDC logo patch $ 6 Denim shirt, short-sleeve, woven, button-down* $31 Sweatshirt, long-sleeve crew neck $27 Sweatshirt, long-sleeve hooded zip-up* $42 Sweatshirt, long-sleeve hooded zip-up (larger than XL)* $51 * Denotes special-order item. All special-

order item prices may include additional shipping costs if not ordered with a bulk club order. Add $2 for club apparel in sizes larger than XL; add $10 for a 2nd logo.

Wind jacket, long-sleeve hooded* $27 Wind jacket, long-sleeve hooded (larger than XL)* $32

Baseball cap, unstructured $14 Cabbie hat, wool or cotton $15

Visor $14

Show your club spirit! To order the items above, contact Karen Moutenot, Regalia Manager, at kamouts@comcast.net or call her at 609.655.0554. All items are supplied to us through Fourth Gear, Ltd. Shown above is the current price list.

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Our 18th Annual PEDC British Car Day

Brits on the Beach

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2015

10 AM – 4 PM OCEAN GROVE, NJ

This is a rain or shine event.

Our show field, Main Avenue from Central Avenue to New York Avenue, will be closed to traffic.

Registration fee is $15 per car by September 12th and $20 per car after September 12th.

Check in and registration is 9:30 AM – 11 AM.

Dash plaques for the first 130 cars registered. Goodie bags for all registrants.

Silent-auction-style drawing for door prizes is open to all registrants.

Judging is by participant’s choice, noon to 2 PM.

The awards ceremony starts at 3:30 PM.

Classes and the number of awards per class are determined by pre-registration. We expect ~150 cars this year.

Questions? Contact PEDC Vice President & Show Chairman Bob Canfield, joisuzu@optonline.net.

This is our 7th year in Ocean Grove, a lovely seaside resort at the Jersey Shore, listed in the National Register of Historic Places. It’s proved to be a great venue for us, with its quaint shops and eateries. The beach & boardwalk are just two blocks from the show field. Stroll the town and view their beautiful Victorian architecture, including the Great Auditorium built in the 1890s. Admission is free for visitors and spectators. DJ Rich Canfield will provide live music from all eras for all ages, so bring the family for a day of fun!

SEE LAST PAGE FOR BRITS ON THE BEACH 2015

REGISTRATION FORM.

2014

y 1979 Spitfire, “Rosie,” whi

From the Back Seat Mark Wintjen

My 1979 Spitfire, “Rosie,” which I acquired last summer (see below photo),

is in the body shop for a makeover. The body is being stripped down to the

bare metal and will be repainted in a color called Damson, which is maroon,

so she will still be Rosie. It is an original Triumph color that was used on

Spitfires in the early 1970s. The car’s original color was Carmine Red. The

interior is being redone in black, and the bumpers will be re-chromed as

well. She is also getting all new weather stripping, body molding, etc. Prior

to painting, new shocks, ball joints, front springs, tie rods, and a Monza

exhaust system were installed. Photos courtesy of Mark Wintjen.

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PEDC Overnight Drive

to the Eastern Shore

of Maryland ~

MAY 16-17, 2015 HOSTS: RUSS & PAM SHARPLES PHONE: 609.721.2149 RSVP TO RUSS, RPSINET-MGA@YAHOO.COM, FOR MORE INFO.

British Car Lovers, here's an opportunity to take your LBC on an overnight adventure! Pam and I have planned a 350-mile drive leaving from South Jersey and winding our way down through Delaware County, PA and New Castle County, DE and into the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay. On Saturday, May 16th, we will depart at 10 AM from the Wawa in Paulsboro, NJ. Our overnight destination will be Easton, MD. I will

make dinner reservations for all who are interested in joining us at the restaurant 208 Talbot in St. Michaels, MD, but this area has a number of strong dining choices to explore. On Sunday we will depart at 9 AM with our first stop being the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge. This area is the home to the largest breeding population of American bald eagles on the East Coast, north of Florida. During our test run of the route Pam and I were

surprised to glance to our left as a bald eagle popped up out of the marsh 100 feet away and took to the sky. It was a truly incredible sight. Our trip will feature smooth, easy driving roads through Maryland farmland, great lunches, quaint historic towns, and a haunted bridge (details in the driving packet). Although there will be no hills on this drive, some of the bridges are pretty tall.

NOTE: Pam and I are staying at the Hampton Inn, Easton, MD: http://hamptoninn3.hilton.com/en/hotels/maryland/hampton-inn-easton-ESNMDHX/index.html, although I can suggest other hotels in the area.

ABOVE PHOTOS: Left is the historic waterfront of Chestertown, MD, where we’ll stop on Saturday. Middle: the American bald eagle. Right: Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge, a waterfowl sanctuary for migratory birds along the Altantic Flyway. The map shows, in red, the Eastern Shore of Maryland.

Photos and map courtesy of wikipedia.com.

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serves as a gift shop, to make a few purchases, reminders of a relaxing afternoon with good friends. Susan Notte and her husband, John, purchased Victoria on Main in 2012, renaming it 600 Main, and have run it as a bed & breakfast and tea room since 2013. It is a welcome addition to downtown Toms River and has become the site of local events, including bridal and baby showers, birthday and retirement parties, and larger events hosted by the Ocean County Historical Society and Ocean County Artists’ Guild. For more information about 600 Main, click here: http://www.600mainnj. com/history.htm. Based on the success of this tea party I hope to organize another this year. ■

PHOTOS THIS PAGE: Fireplaces abound in 600 Main, including this grand one in the foyer, above

left. The parlor, which displayed gifts for sale, provided a cozy atmosphere with the fire blazing, above right. In the foyer of the inn was a collection of hats that we were invited to wear. Right, top: Sookie McLean—who arrived at the tea room driving her white MGB—looked radiant in the crimson hat that she chose from the tea room’s offerings to compliment her navy outfit. Right, middle: Carol Kyle, at Kim Leavy’s urging, was outfitted in a black-and-white hat to match her jacket. We were careful to return the hats as we left and not wear them home. Right, bottom: Altha Morton, reading the menu and looking very sporty, wore her own hat (as did Pat Wignall).

PHOTOS ON PAGE 11: Looking as beautiful as ever in her Doris Day blue hat is Kim Leavy,

surrounded by a Victorian picture frame. Upon arrival we had a group photo taken. Front row, left to right, are Nancy Kusch, Altha Morton, Mary Simpson, Lisa Schwartz (friend of Nancy Kusch and Kim Leavy), Sookie McLean, and Sue Shrott (friend of Pat Wignall and Altha Morton). Back row, left to right, are Pat Wignall, Sandy Leibreck (friend of Rea Savoy), Kim Leavy, Maria Laudisi, Carol Kyle, and Rea Savoy.

Continued from page 11 – Victorian Tea

four loose teas was brought to each table in small dishes so that we could take in the aroma of each before making our selection. These were the special daily tea blends (my favorite was the cinnabon), although we also could have selected from the extensive menu of tea offerings. You would never have known it, but four tea parties were going on simultaneously, each in a different room of this grand Victorian home with its rich history. Four attentive servers kept things running smoothly, making sure everything was to our liking, and it was. They paced each course so that we had time to relax a bit in between. At the conclu-sion of our tea some of the ladies headed to the front parlor, which also

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2015 Calendar of Events ~ PEDC and Beyond

May

2 Saturday, 20th Annual Lewes “The British Are Coming . . . Again!” British Motorcar Show, Lewes, DE, 10 AM – 3 PM, sponsored by the British Car Club of Delaware (BCCD), www.bccdelaware.com. Prizes in six categories by year of manufacture: up to 1956, 1957-62, 1963-68, 1969-74, 1975-80, and 1981-2000. Winner’s Circle parade at 3 PM. Merchants’ sidewalk sale in town. No rain date. Car registration: $15 before May 1st ($25 after May 1st). Show Chairman: Mike Tyler, 302.645.7572. Featured marques this year: Rolls Royce and Bentley. To register visit http://www.historiclewes.org/events/lewes-british-motorcar-show or e-mail inquiry@leweschamber.com.

2 Saturday, Britfest 2015, Horseshoe Lake Park, Succasunna, NJ, sponsored by the MG Car Club Central Jersey Centre Inc., http://www.mgccnj.org. The first big British car show and vendor flea market of the new driving season in the Mid-Atlantic region. Open to all British vehicles, classic and modern. Cost: $20 ($15 if you register by April 15th). 9 AM – 3 PM, rain or shine. Vendors: $25 per space. Featured marque this year: rubber bumper MGs. For more info contact Eliot Ganek, 973.762.8116, ejganek@yahoo.com or Charles Tregidgo, 201.791.6675, ctregidgo@gmail.com.

2 Saturday, Drive Your MGA Day, rain or shine, hosted by the North American MGA Register (NAMGAR). All MGA owners everywhere are called upon to drive their MGAs today, set aside by NAMGAR to promote getting these classics out on the road! For more info: http://www.namgar.com/events/calendar_details /namgars_drive_your_mga_day2.

6 Wednesday, PEDC monthly meeting at Woody’s, Farmingdale, NJ, 7:30 PM, http://woodysroadside.com. It’s “Wear Your PEDC Regalia Day” so wear some regalia to the meeting tonight.

9 Saturday, Cars & Coffee at The Grove, Route 35, 8-10:30 AM, Shrewsbury, NJ. Classic & exotic cars of all types.

9 Saturday, the PEDC is invited to the 2nd Annual Brick Police Athletic League (PAL), car show & BBQ, 60 Drum Point Road, Brick, NJ, 10 AM – 2 PM. Burgers & hotdogs will be for sale. $5 per car. Advance registration required. Ernie Caponegro, organizer, ineagency@gmail.com. Call 732.899.8177 to register your car. See page 12 for details.

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PEDC events are in bold red. Other British car events are in bold black. NOTE: Since many NJ towns and organizations host cruise ins and car shows in conjunction with festivals, community days, and fundraisers, it’s impossible to list them all here, so we have streamlined the newsletter calendar to include (1) our own PEDC events, (2) other British car events in NJ and nearby states, (3) car events to which the PEDC has been invited through a club member, and (4) select events where British cars are expected to feature prominently.

ATTENTION MGA LOVERS: May 2nd is Drive Your MGA Day, so get out

and drive ‘em. Shown above is a member of the British

Motorcar Club of Southern NJ (BMCSNJ).

Photo by Carol Kyle.

NICE TURNOUT FOR THE BRICK PAL SHOW LAST YEAR, APRIL 12TH.

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2015 Calendar of Events ~ PEDC and Beyond (Continued)

May (Continued) 13 Wednesday, PEDC ice cream run to Jersey Freeze, Freehold, NJ. Serving great ice cream since 1952. Tom & Alice

Albertalli, hosts.

15 Friday (runs through Sunday, 17th), Carlisle Import & Kit Nationals, Carlisle, PA. Over 1,200 classic and high-performance vehicles; unbeatable car parts shopping; autocross; club gatherings; activities for the kids. Admission: adults, $10, Fri-Sat; $7, Sun. Event pass, $15. Kids under 12, free. Gate times: Thurs-Sat, 7 AM – 6 PM; Sun, 7 AM – 3 PM. Deadline to register: April 13th. For more info: http://www.carlisleevents.com/carlisle-events/carlisle-import-kit-nationals/default.aspx.

15 Friday (runs through Sunday, 17th), Out of the Woodwork, hosted by the TVR Car Club of North America (TVRCCNA) in conjunction with Carlisle Import & Kit Nationals, Carlisle, PA (see above). For info, call Tony Hess, 610.346.9026, aghbop@aol.com, or visit http://www.tvrccna.org/tvrccna.pl?page=woodwork2014.

16 Saturday to Sunday, 17th, PEDC overnight drive to the Eastern Shore of Maryland, Russ & Pam Sharples, hosts. See page 15 for details.

23 Saturday, Live Driving Demonstration and Racing Legends Days, “Great Drivers: Caracciola, Nuvolari, Moss!” Simeone Foundation Automotive Museum, Philadelphia, PA, http://simeonemuseum.org/events, 12 noon. “Great drivers seem to pilot great cars[;] we recognize the acknowledged leading driver from Germany, Italy, and England and their winning cars, including the1927 Mercedes Benz S-Type Sportwagen, 1934 MG K3 Magnette, and 1956 Maserati 300S.”

30 Saturday, 37th Annual Cars and Motorcycles of England, Oakbourne Mansion, Westtown, PA. Hosted by Delaware Valley Triumphs and the Delaware Valley Jaguar Club. Two shows in one: a judged, all-marque British car show (for info and registration forms, visit http://www.dvtr.org) and a Jaguar Clubs of North America (JCNA)-sanctioned concours. JCNA is celebrating its 50th anniversary year. For Jaguar concours, contact Charles Olson, 215.757.2028 or visit http://www.jcna.com/clubs/main. php?club=NE33&Vref=NE33.

31 Sunday, PEDC and Toms River Country Club (TRCC) “The British Invasion!” British car show (PEDC members only), Toms River Country Club, 419 Washington Street, Toms River, NJ, 11 AM – 2:30 PM. Ken and Carol Kyle, organizers. See page 23 for registration form. No registration

fee, but advanced registration is required. Trophies given for Best in Show, 2nd, and 3rd place. Questions? Contact Ken, kenkyle4@earthlink.net, 732.551.9462. Note: The date has changed from May 30th to 31st.

June 3 Wednesday, PEDC monthly meeting at Woody’s,

Farmingdale, NJ, 7:30 PM, http://woodysroadside.com.

3 Wednesday through Sunday, June 7th, New England MG T Register (NEMGTR) Gathering of the Faithful (GOF) Mk 97, Saratoga Springs, NY. Info: http://www.nemgtr.org/gof-mk-97/gof-mk-97-schedule.html.

7 Sunday, 20th Annual Red Mill British Car Day, 56 Main Street, Clinton, NJ, sponsored by the MG Driver’s Club of North America. Limited to 100 pre-registered British vehicles, classic and modern. Enjoy the car show and the picturesque Victorian village of Clinton just a short walk away. Contact: Richard Miller, 908.713.6251, mgdriversclub@hotmail.com.

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Russ Sharples (MGA), Wayne Simpson (TR7), Bob Canfield (Spitfire), and Mike Browne (Riley Elf) display their class awards at the Annual Cars & Motorcycles of England show last year. Photo courtesy of Russ Sharples.

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2015 Calendar of Events ~ PEDC and Beyond (Continued)

June (Continued) 7 Sunday, 28th Annual British by the Sea, Harkness Memorial State Park, Waterford, CT, hosted by the Connecticut

MG Club. More than 360 British cars, trucks, and motorcycles in 35 classes expected. Featured marque: early Triumphs, TR-2000, Mayflower, and Renown. For more info: http://www.ctmgclub.com.

7 Sunday, PEDC drive to Frenchtown in Hunterdon County, NJ. Ernie & Ida Caponegro, organizers.

11 Thursday, PEDC ice cream run to Hoffman’s Ice Cream, Point Pleasant Beach, NJ, http://hoffmansicecream.net, a Jersey Shore landmark since 1976. Bill & Kim Geissel, hosts.

13 Saturday (rain date: Sunday, June 14th). A Touch of England Vintage British Automobile & Motorcycle Show at The Hermitage Museum, 335 North Franklin Turnpike, Ho-Ho-Kus, NJ, http://www.thehermitage.org. Sponsored by the NJ Triumph Association (NJTA), http://www.njtriumphs.org. Limit to 150 cars. 9 AM – 3 PM. Registration fee: $15 by June 5th or $20 at the gate. Contact Emery Duell, emeryduell320@gmail.com, or NJTA website, www.njtriumphs.org.

14 Sunday, 22nd Annual British Motorcar Gathering, Hellertown, PA. Sponsored by the Keystone Region MG Club, http://www.keystonemg.com/hellertown.html. 200 vintage British cars (all makes of British cars & motorcycles, old and new, are welcome). A rain or shine event. Popular-vote judging. Awards & door prizes. Food & music. Wooded setting. Show field opens 9 AM. Judging 11 AM – 1 PM. Catered food or bring your own picnic lunch. For more information contact Mike Jones, 610.865.3419.

21 Sunday, 14th Annual PEDC Father’s Day show, Allaire Road, Spring Lake Heights, NJ, 10 AM – 1 PM. BBQ afterward. Ken & Pat Wignall, organizers.

24 Wednesday, PEDC ice cream run to TK’s, CR 539, Cream Ridge, NJ. Ken & Carol Kyle, organizers.

27 Saturday, PEDC drive to McGuire Air Force Base (part of Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst) in Burlington County, NJ. Jon Spare, organizer.

28 Sunday, PEDC drive to Laurita Winery, New Egypt, NJ. Barbara Willis, organizer.

July 1 Wednesday, PEDC monthly meeting at Woody’s, Farmingdale, NJ, 7:30 PM, http://woodysroadside.com.

5 Sunday, Formula 1 British Grand Prix, Silverstone, http://tickets.formula1.com/en/3226-silverstone.

11 Saturday, Cars & Coffee at The Grove, Route 35, Shrewsbury, NJ, 8-10:30 AM. Classic & exotic cars of all types.

12 Sunday, Lancaster County MG Club (LANCO), 15th Annual British Invade Gettysburg British motorcar and motorcycle show, 9 AM, The Outlet Shoppes at Gettysburg (PA). Informal, non-judged show. 70 outlet stores. For more information: http://www.lancomgclub.com/index.htm.

15 Wednesday, PEDC ice cream run to Jake’s Cree Mee Freeze, Manalapan, NJ, Mort Resnicoff & Fredda Fine, hosts.

25 Saturday, British Motor Club of Southern NJ (BMCSNJ) ice cream social, Five Points Custard, CR 540 & 547, East Vineland, NJ, 6 PM to dusk. For more info: http://www.bmcsnj.org.

NOTE: July to December events will be continued in next month’s newsletter. Watch for details.

PEDC FATHER’S DAY SHOW, JUNE 2014.

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Continued from page 13 – April Minutes

5-speed gearbox. The car is in excellent condition and has won many awards at car shows. Please contact him if you are interested.

Scott Bauman mentioned that his work continues to progress on the restoration of his Jensen 541 but that he is at a crossroads on having to make some key decisions about the restoration. He is seeking advice from anyone who has had experience with a frame-off type of restoration. Any help would be appreciated.

The meeting was then adjourned. ■

Andy Moutenot’s 1960 MGA is for sale, right.

Contact Andy if interested, kamouts@comcast.net. Photo by Carol Kyle.

1979 MGB. Second owner, original miles (58,000). Rebuilt high-performance original engine (stage 2 cam, etc.). Manual 4-speed transmission. Upgraded to Weber downdraft carburetor. New Monroe performance exhaust. New tires with original Enkei rally wheels. Newly installed NASA-designed hood louvers. Brand new Robbins Everflex convertible top—as close to the original as you can get on an MG. Black original tonneau cover in great condition. Burl walnut dashboard. New stereo system with auxiliary iPod port. New custom sage green metallic paint (less than 1 year old). Clean title. Asking $7,500. Contact Jay Helt if interested, jay.helt@verizon.net. Photo courtesy of Jay Helt.

1979 MGB. Fully restored, rust-free, fresh Brooklands Green paint, refinished Rostyle wheels, refinished bumpers, rebuilt engine (currently less than 300 miles but being driven regularly), 2 brand- new SU HS4 carbs, polished stainless exhaust, new brakes with drilled and slotted front rotors, new suspension bushings, lowering springs in front, lowering blocks in rear, new steering rack, powder-coated front cross-member, new black perforated vinyl seats, new interior panels, and new carpet. As nice underneath as it is on top. You could not build this car for the asking price of $15,000.

Classified Ads Want to advertise your British car, or British car parts or accessories, in the PEDC newsletter? If so, e-mail your ad, and photo, to carolkyle4@earthlink.net. Classified ads are free to PEDC members and run for three months. We’ll run your ad free for another three months, but only if we hear from you. Please let us know if you’ve sold what you were selling so the ads don’t run needlessly. NOTE: Neither the PEDC nor the newsletter editors are responsible for the content of these classifieds. All photos courtesy of seller unless otherwise noted.

Classified Ads Want to advertise your British car, or British car parts or accessories, in the PEDC newsletter? If so, e-mail your ad, and photo,

to carolkyle4@earthlink.net. Classified ads are free to PEDC members and run for three months. We’ll run the ads free for another three months, but only if we hear from you. Please let us know if you’ve sold what you were selling so the ads don’t

run needlessly. NOTE: Neither the PEDC nor the newsletter editors are responsible for the content of these classifieds.

1958 MGA Coupe. One of the best examples you will find anywhere. Car received a total ground-up restoration, fully documented. Speedometer does not work. Has less than 50,000 original miles. Lots of extra parts. Complete new interior. Asking $20,000. Contact Paul, j5pmkaa@aol.com. Photo by Carol Kyle.

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Mark Berkowsky, President mnberky@comcast.net 609.655.0071 home 908.715.1787 mobile

Bob Canfield, Vice President joisuzu@optonline.net 732.292.1944 home 732.620.2378 mobile

Jay Helt, Secretary jay.helt@verizon.net 732.571.9200 office 732.614.6460 mobile

Andy Moutenot, Treasurer kamouts@comcast.net 609.655.0554 home

Karen Moutenot, Regalia Manager kamouts@comcast.net 609.655.0554 home

Martin Vickery, Webmaster martin.vickery@gmail.com 732.856.7518 mobile

Carol Kyle, Newsletter Editor carolkyle4@earthlink.net 732.244.2045 home 732.606.6422 mobile

Ken Kyle, Newsletter Technical Editor kenkyle4@earthlink.net 732.244.2045 home 732.551.9462 mobile

Nadine Berkowsky, Sunshine Committee Chair mnberky@comcast.net 609.655.0071 home

2015 PEDC Officers and Staff

The Terminal Post

Editor Carol Kyle

Technical Editor Ken Kyle

The Terminal Post is the newsletter of the Positive Earth Drivers Club (PEDC), a nonprofit, all-marque British car club founded in 1989 and incorporated in 2010 in central New Jersey, USA. Our newsletter is published monthly, except in December. The goal of the PEDC is to preserve, maintain, restore, drive, and otherwise enjoy vintage British automobiles. Visit us on the web at www.pedc.org. Annual club dues are $15.00. Meetings are held on the first Wednesday of the month, except December, at Woody’s Roadhouse Tavern, 105 Academy Street, Farmingdale, NJ 07727, 732.938.6404. Meetings begin at 7:30 PM. All British car enthusiasts are welcome to attend. We are also an official chapter of the Vintage Triumph Register (VTR), www.vtr.org.

NOTE: All photos in this issue of The Terminal Post are courtesy of the editors unless otherwise credited.

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Photos courtesy of Joe Grillo

The Last Word: Get Out and Drive ‘Em

HERE COMES JACK! Jack Kelly arrives in his 1971 MGB-GT at Woody’s for our April 2015 meeting, top, and leaves the Shore Antique Center after our gathering in Allenhurst in 2014, bottom. He is the original owner.

1979 MGB. Fully restored, rust-free, fresh Brooklands Green paint, refinished Rostyle wheels, refinished bumpers,

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Positive Earth Drivers Club and

Toms River Country Club

~ proudly present ~

The British Invasion!

A BRITISH CAR SHOW

on the grounds of the Toms River Country Club

419 Washington Street, Toms River, NJ Sunday, May 31, 2015, rain or shine

11 AM – 2:30 PM

Trophies will be awarded for Best of Show, 2nd, and 3rd places.

Space will be strictly limited to 35 cars, so you must pre-register. There is no registration fee. To register please fill out and sign the form below, and mail it to:

Ken and Carol Kyle 19 Lincoln Avenue

Toms River, NJ 08753 Name(s) (please print) _______________________________________________________________________ Address __________________________________________________________________________________ E-mail __________________________________________________ Phone____________________________ British Marque ___________________________ Model ___________________________ Year ___________ I specifically do hereby release and indemnify the organizers, the Positive Earth Drivers Club (PEDC), and the Toms River Country Club (TRCC) collectively and separately from any and all liability and/or property damages incurred by me or my guest(s) while participating in this event. By signing I indicate that I have read and do agree to this release.

X __________________________________ X ____________________________________ Date: ___________________ (driver signature) (passenger signature)

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