In The Garage - C0261 & NA0860

C0261 - replacing axles

How does this go back together

too much torque

 C0261 having broken axle fixed and diff bearings replaced along with minor refurbishments.  Thanks to Jeff  who supplied the replacement axles from his store and Norm for help and "guidance".

NB Special Awaiting some tlc.

diff and axles out

NB Special having much need tlc, including replacement of  braided fuel lines with copper, new twin SU fuel pumps mounted on fire wall.

New fuel pumps in place

Changing the 5.8 hill-climb diff to a more suitable 4.1 road diff for the summer.

Installation of Baynton Jones gearbox to the Volumex supercharger to run at 1.3 engine speed.

Fuel connections

Car Display and Concours - MGCCQ

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Winners - Montlhery Midget, MGA Twin Cam & MG RV8

The University of Queensland once again generously provided the delightful venue for this years concours and car display.  I am sure many MG owners were happy to answer questions about their cars from the people attending UQ Open Day.  

MG6 GT

One parent with partner and prospective student in tow was heard to remind her partner in no uncertain terms that they were here to attend the Open Day and not look at the MGs.

Many people availed themselves of the opportunity to test drive the MG6 during the day.

Numbers were down on last year but around 60 to 70 MGs turned out together with the non marque cars making for a display with cars from the early 1930s to the latest MG6. 

Non Marque

Magnettes

MG TF's (Photo by Mark W)

The concours this year was celebrating the MG TFs, ZAMagnettes and RV8s.  It was encouraging to see the owners of these cars enhancing the concours with their magnificent cars. The line up of MG TFs was superb with nine on display from the pristine concours examples to the daily drivers.

MG RV8s

Helen an MG TF enthusiast cut the cake and drew the raffles for the MG TF model and the two MG Magnette models.  Helen managed to draw her own number and took home the TF to complement her full size TF.  Thank you to Brian and Helen  for making the effort in bringing their TFs from Tooowomba.

Camille from Lavish Occasions (www.lavishoccasions.com.au) once again excelled with an English country scene cake to celebrate the birthday cars.

General Photos (thanks to Mark W and Elaine H)

Relaxing in the Shade

MGA Coupe and MGA Twin Cam

Judging can be difficult

Which One?

MG TDs

MGA Gurus

members waxing Lyrical

Supercharged TC 

Vic The Barber - Melbourne

   This has to be the most interesting place for a motor sport enthusiast to have your hair cut in Melbourne.