From viktor.gotz at gmail.com Sat Nov 1 10:01:40 2025 From: viktor.gotz at gmail.com (=?UTF-8?B?VmlrdG9yIEfDtnR6?=) Date: Sat, 1 Nov 2025 12:01:40 -0400 Subject: [WPTA] 1952 MG TD for sale Message-ID: Hello Everyone, A good friend of mine is selling his 1952 MG TD. Here's his write-up below, and some pictures attached, there are more photos available. If anyone is interested, let me know and I can put you in contact with him. Thanks! Viktor *For Sale is a well-restored 1952 MG TD that has been in my family for many years. Invested $7k over the last year in expert service, new brakes, tires, battery, fuel line, plugs, wires, and more. Drives and runs great, turns heads everywhere! Has been in a few recent car shows, including the 2025 PVGP. Don't have the time or interest in classic cars any more, so hopefully this car will bring a smile to a new owner. * *Asking $16,000* -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 53 MG-3.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 129533 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 53 MG-5.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 116671 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 53 MG-1.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 155451 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 53 MG-6.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 119038 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 53 MG-4.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 118646 bytes Desc: not available URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: 53 MG-2.jpg Type: image/jpeg Size: 150624 bytes Desc: not available URL: From tjprell at gmail.com Sun Nov 2 04:01:14 2025 From: tjprell at gmail.com (Tim Prell) Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2025 06:01:14 -0500 Subject: [WPTA] 20 gallon parts washers Message-ID: Looking for recommendations on purchasing a parts washer with a reasonably good filtration system for use in my garage. The online reviews seem to contradict each other. thanks, Tim -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From ejmajortr3a at comcast.net Sun Nov 2 05:44:08 2025 From: ejmajortr3a at comcast.net (Ed Major) Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2025 07:44:08 -0500 (EST) Subject: [WPTA] 20 gallon parts washers In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <940580517.418963.1762087448127@connect.xfinity.com> I bought a small one from "TP Tools" up near Scott Harpers place (actually Canton OH) 40 years ago and it is still running good. Also a good place for sand blasting equipment and parts. Ed > On 11/02/2025 6:01 AM EST Tim Prell via Wpta wrote: > > > Looking for recommendations on purchasing a parts washer with a reasonably good filtration system for use in my garage. The online reviews seem to contradict each other. > > thanks, > Tim > _______________________________________________ > wpta at autox.team.net > > ------------------------------------- > > http://www.wptriumph.org > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/wpta/ejmajortr3a at comcast.net > > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From tr4jay at gmail.com Sun Nov 2 06:05:16 2025 From: tr4jay at gmail.com (Jay Galbreath) Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2025 08:05:16 -0500 Subject: [WPTA] 20 gallon parts washers In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: I think the important key is what are you going to do with the dirty fluid? Have a game plan for that. On Sun, Nov 2, 2025, 6:15?AM Tim Prell via Wpta wrote: > Looking for recommendations on purchasing a parts washer with a reasonably > good filtration system for use in my garage. The online reviews seem to > contradict each other. > > thanks, > Tim > _______________________________________________ > wpta at autox.team.net > > ------------------------------------- > > http://www.wptriumph.org > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Unsubscribe/Manage: > http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/wpta/tr4jay at gmail.com > > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From jerryvvtr4a at gmail.com Sun Nov 2 06:45:04 2025 From: jerryvvtr4a at gmail.com (Gerald Van Vlack) Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2025 13:45:04 +0000 Subject: [WPTA] 20 gallon parts washers In-Reply-To: References:

Message-ID: Speaking of fluid, when I had a parts washer, I used Mineral Spirits as a cleaning fluid. Cost effective and can be disposed of via your local recycling facility, the same as used oil-based paint. Water based degreaser is mostly a hoax unless you can do it with a hot tank. I discarded the tank however and now mostly scrape and wipe with mineral spirits-soaked rags or spray with brake clean and don't have to deal with fluid disposal. I'm actually not doing much heavy cleaning any longer so my circumstances are different than yours. But to that point how much are you going to be doing? Ed's comment about a small unit makes a lot of sense too if you're going to buy a tank. Just my opinions, how is it said, "Your circumstances may differ!" Enjoying the mountains of NC and frequently finding new mountain roads to drive. They're everywhere. JVV ________________________________ From: Wpta on behalf of Jay Galbreath via Wpta Sent: Sunday, November 2, 2025 8:05 AM To: Tim Prell Cc: WPTA Subject: Re: [WPTA] 20 gallon parts washers I think the important key is what are you going to do with the dirty fluid? Have a game plan for that. On Sun, Nov 2, 2025, 6:15?AM Tim Prell via Wpta > wrote: Looking for recommendations on purchasing a parts washer with a reasonably good filtration system for use in my garage. The online reviews seem to contradict each other. thanks, Tim _______________________________________________ wpta at autox.team.net ------------------------------------- http://www.wptriumph.org Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/wpta/tr4jay at gmail.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From hjunderwood at comcast.net Sun Nov 2 08:02:43 2025 From: hjunderwood at comcast.net (JIM UNDERWOOD) Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2025 10:02:43 -0500 (EST) Subject: [WPTA] 20 gallon parts washers In-Reply-To: References:

Message-ID: <1027830681.695183.1762095763161@connect.xfinity.com> Last time I changed mine I got the fluid from Tractor Supply. Seems to work well. For all I do anymore, probably won't need to change again. At the time I had a big burn pile. The old stuff went up with that. I've had the washer so long I don't remember where I got it. I'm thinking the local parts store but who knows. It looks about the same as what they sell at HF. > On 11/02/2025 8:05 AM EST Jay Galbreath via Wpta wrote: > > > I think the important key is what are you going to do with the dirty fluid? > Have a game plan for that. > > On Sun, Nov 2, 2025, 6:15?AM Tim Prell via Wpta wrote: > > > Looking for recommendations on purchasing a parts washer with a reasonably good filtration system for use in my garage. The online reviews seem to contradict each other. > > > > thanks, > > Tim > > _______________________________________________ > > wpta at autox.team.net mailto:wpta at autox.team.net > > > > ------------------------------------- > > > > http://www.wptriumph.org > > > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/wpta/tr4jay at gmail.com > > > > > > > _______________________________________________ > wpta at autox.team.net > > ------------------------------------- > > http://www.wptriumph.org > > Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html > Archive: http://www.team.net/archive > Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/wpta/hjunderwood at comcast.net > > > -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From wpta.webmaster at gmail.com Sun Nov 2 08:26:36 2025 From: wpta.webmaster at gmail.com (WPTA Webmaster-Secretary) Date: Sun, 2 Nov 2025 10:26:36 -0500 Subject: [WPTA] 20 gallon parts washers In-Reply-To: References:

Message-ID: Combination parts washer and liquid-fuel barbecue grille. Fire up those cancer burgers after your car parts are clean! On Sun, Nov 2, 2025 at 8:13?AM Jay Galbreath via Wpta wrote: > I think the important key is what are you going to do with the dirty fluid? > Have a game plan for that. > > On Sun, Nov 2, 2025, 6:15?AM Tim Prell via Wpta > wrote: > >> Looking for recommendations on purchasing a parts washer with a >> reasonably good filtration system for use in my garage. 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Offered will be a buffet style meal with a variety of selections including mixed greens and fresh fruit salads, steamed broccoli, Penne Ala Vodka, smashed redskin potatoes, and three entrees including stuffed chicken breast, smoked brisket with BBQ glaze and sole with crab meat stuffing. An assortment of desserts will also be offered. A cash bar will be available in the banquet room. The cost for this event will be $50 per person and the cut-off date for reservations is December 15th. Each member that attends this year's event will receive a custom embroidered shirt as a holiday gift. In order to orchestrate this, we will need your reservation by December 15th and will also need your size. Please specify your size as small, medium, large, extra-large or extra-extra-large, and include that information with your payment. Please mail your check made payable to WPTA to Vic Panza, 329 Myoma Rd., Mars, PA 16046. Please include your full name and number attending, along with the respective payment. If you have questions, you may reach Tim at wirenut12 at comcast.com or Vic at vicpanza at gmail.com (also, 412-956-2852). Larry Ross WPTA Membership Director (412) 780-8495 - mobile -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mark at bradakis.com Tue Nov 4 01:26:55 2025 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark Bradakis) Date: Tue, 4 Nov 2025 01:26:55 -0700 Subject: [WPTA] Spitfire Parts In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <5a19aa25-6bca-44f2-b927-4fdca622abee@bradakis.com> I remember an article about an electric Spitfire in The Vintage Triumph ( the magazine put out by the Vintage Triumph Register ) many years ago, like 20 -30. I am sure battery technology has improved since then! Sounds like an interesting project, good luck! mjb. From larry at lrossagency.com Wed Nov 5 05:35:37 2025 From: larry at lrossagency.com (Lawrence Ross) Date: Wed, 5 Nov 2025 12:35:37 +0000 Subject: [WPTA] North Country Brew Message-ID: North Country Brew by Larry Ross On November 8th, we will go North, to North Country Brewing that is. Place: North Country Brewing 141 South Main Street Slippery Rock, Pa. 16057. Time: High Noon The club members have always enjoyed their trip North, so I'm looking forward to seeing everyone! Larry Ross WPTA Membership Director (412) 780-8495 - mobile -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From wpta.webmaster at gmail.com Thu Nov 6 05:48:24 2025 From: wpta.webmaster at gmail.com (WPTA Webmaster-Secretary) Date: Thu, 6 Nov 2025 07:48:24 -0500 Subject: [WPTA] Philadelphia British Car Restoration Shop Auction Message-ID: Hi! This came across my inbox, sharing in case you missed it! 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Everywhere I go there are mountain roads to travel. Enjoying life in NC. I've joined 2 local clubs, one in NC and the other in SC a half hour away. Both clubs are active and have members with any British Car as well as members who are from the Kingdom. Fun groups more reporting to come, maybe a future newsletter article. Hope all are well and have the snow removal equipment dusted off................I left mine with the old house. I do understand we get ice storms here so that will be a new experience. Linda has some minor health issues that have developed but is getting good care and I've just been dealing with the aches and pains of getting older. Please visit if you are coming through the Asheville / Hendersonville, NC Mountains. We would welcome you to a tour of the area. The mountains are beautiful. 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This year's event will be held at Shakespeare's Restaurant & Pub located at 1495 Mercer Road, Ellwood City, PA 16117 (https://www.shakespearesrestaurant.com/) This new venue will accommodate over 100 guests in the same seating area and has ample parking. Offered will be a buffet style meal with a variety of selections including mixed greens and fresh fruit salads, steamed broccoli, Penne Ala Vodka, smashed redskin potatoes, and three entrees including stuffed chicken breast, smoked brisket with BBQ glaze and sole with crab meat stuffing. An assortment of desserts will also be offered. A cash bar will be available in the banquet room. The cost for this event will be $50 per person and the cut-off date for reservations is December 15th. ***Each member that attends this year's event will receive ONE custom embroidered shirt as a holiday gift. In order to orchestrate this, we will need your reservation by December 15th and will also need your size. Please specify your size as small, medium, large, extra-large or extra-extra-large, and include that information with your payment.*** Please mail your check made payable to WPTA to Vic Panza, 329 Myoma Rd., Mars, PA 16046. Please include your full name and number attending, along with the respective payment. If you have questions, you may reach Tim at wirenut12 at comcast.com or Vic at vicpanza at gmail.com (also, 412-956-2852). Larry Ross WPTA Membership Director (412) 780-8495 - mobile -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mij57 at msn.com Wed Nov 19 18:00:25 2025 From: mij57 at msn.com (Jim Keenan) Date: Thu, 20 Nov 2025 01:00:25 +0000 Subject: [WPTA] Todays Photo in the NC Mountains Message-ID: Nice variety of LBC in the photo. NC is a great place to own a British sports car. I hope Linda is feeling better soon. Jim Sent from my iPhone On Nov 19, 2025, at 5:22?PM, Gerald Van Vlack via Wpta wrote: ? Lovely day in NC today, 70+ degrees and a joint drive to a neat Brewery in Brevard, NC. Everywhere I go there are mountain roads to travel. Enjoying life in NC. I've joined 2 local clubs, one in NC and the other in SC a half hour away. Both clubs are active and have members with any British Car as well as members who are from the Kingdom. Fun groups more reporting to come, maybe a future newsletter article. Hope all are well and have the snow removal equipment dusted off................I left mine with the old house. I do understand we get ice storms here so that will be a new experience. Linda has some minor health issues that have developed but is getting good care and I've just been dealing with the aches and pains of getting older. Please visit if you are coming through the Asheville / Hendersonville, NC Mountains. We would welcome you to a tour of the area. The mountains are beautiful. JVV ________________________________ From: Gerald Van Vlack Sent: Wednesday, November 19, 2025 4:32 PM To: Gerald Van Vlack Subject: Sent from my iPhone_______________________________________________ wpta at autox.team.net ------------------------------------- http://www.wptriumph.org Donate: http://www.team.net/donate.html Archive: http://www.team.net/archive Unsubscribe/Manage: http://autox.team.net/mailman/options/wpta/mij57 at msn.com -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From stutztr4 at gmail.com Fri Nov 21 19:08:14 2025 From: stutztr4 at gmail.com (Bruce Stutzman) Date: Fri, 21 Nov 2025 21:08:14 -0500 Subject: [WPTA] December Dzus Message-ID: The meeting is Monday Nov. 24 Sunny Jims 6:00 PM Get those articles and photos in like now. Bruce -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... 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URL: From vicpanza at gmail.com Sun Nov 23 11:12:23 2025 From: vicpanza at gmail.com (Vic Panza) Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2025 13:12:23 -0500 Subject: [WPTA] Holiday Party update Message-ID: Dear Fellow WPTA members: I wanted to circulate this info to confirm that I have received your payment for the holiday party, and the shirt size that you have selected. PLEASE NOTE THAT SOME MEMBERS HAVE REQUESTED TWO SHIRTS, AND I HAVE BEEN ABLE TO REACH MOST OF YOU TO SHARE THAT ONLY ONE IS INCLUDED FOR EACH MEMBER/COUPLE. WE WILL HAVE SOME EXTRA SHIRTS AVAILABLE AND MAY BE ABLE TO SUPPLY THEM AT THE EVENT, FOR A FEE. MORE TO FOLLOW ON THIS. Please look over the information below and confirm that I have your information correct regarding number attending and shirt size. If you need to contact me regarding this, please feel free to call or text 412-956-852 or email at vicpanza at gmail.com And if you are planning on attending, please consider getting your payment in ASAP as we need the head count to place the shirt order. Thanks to everyone and look forward to seeing you all. Date Member No. Attd. Shirt 1ea. 10/24/25 Vic Panza 2 Large 10/24/25 John Styduhar 2 Large 10/24/25 Ken Mikos 2 large 10/24/25 Jim Keenan 1 large 10/26/25 Tim Kunz 2 X Large 11/3/25 Larry Ross 2 Medium 11/5/25 Ray Mihalko 2 X Large 11/8/25 Leo Spagnolo 2 Large 11/8/25 Donald Thomas 2 X Large 11/12/25 Bill Haas 2 X Large 11/17/25 Michael Bongart 1 Large 11/17/25 Robert Astor 2 Medium 11/19/25 David Martin 2 XX Large 11/19/25 Gary Fredo 2 Large 11/19/25 Dan Green 2 XX Large 11/21/25 Edgar Martin 2 X Large 11/22/25 John Bender 2 Large 11/22/25 Brian Heery 2 Small 11/22/25 Danial Green 2 XX Large -- *Vic PanzaCell: 412-956-2852* -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From tjprell at gmail.com Sun Nov 23 17:04:55 2025 From: tjprell at gmail.com (Tim Prell) Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2025 19:04:55 -0500 Subject: [WPTA] Timing light recommendation Message-ID: I?m going to be looking through Black Friday deals for a timing light with tachometer readout and wanted to know if anyone has experience with Innova? Interested in recommendations also. Thanks, Tim -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From mark at bradakis.com Sun Nov 23 17:39:39 2025 From: mark at bradakis.com (Mark Bradakis) Date: Sun, 23 Nov 2025 17:39:39 -0700 Subject: [WPTA] Timing light recommendation In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: 15 years or so when I worked at Bailey's Automotive here in Salt Lake,Mike Bailey had a fancy new electronic timing light with dwell, rpm, etc. functions. It was a Mac, sold for like 5 - 600 dollars. At times it was totally useless on LBCs of the 50s and 60s. These cars put out so much electro-magnetic interference the modern timing light would sometimes just wonk out. Like claiming 163 degrees of advance at 14,500 rpm while idling on a 6 cylinder Healey motor. I would use my trusty old Craftsman timing light, the fancy one with the dial on the back, bought new circa 1975 when tuning older British cars. Period tools for period cars. mjb. From dharkus at aol.com Sun Nov 23 19:26:19 2025 From: dharkus at aol.com (dharkus at aol.com) Date: Mon, 24 Nov 2025 02:26:19 +0000 (UTC) Subject: [WPTA] Timing light recommendation In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: <15056696.279860.1763951179346@mail.yahoo.com> That is the one I have you don?t need the dwell on it but if it comes that way it works without using the green wire?Don Sent from the all new AOL app for iOS On Sunday, November 23, 2025, 7:21 PM, Tim Prell via Wpta wrote: I?m going to be looking through Black Friday deals for a timing light with tachometer readout and wanted to know if anyone has experience with Innova? Interested in recommendations also. 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Your Market Update British Cars [Austin-Healey] British sports cars from the 1950s through 1970s?like the collector car market in general?spent much of 2025 cooling. Data from Hagerty?s British Index helps tell the story: * Down 1% in value since July * Down 7% in value over the last 12 months * 3 of the 10 vehicles in the index have increased in value this year The good news is that the charm and fun of these cars remains within reach, and buying and enjoying one is as easy as ever. [Track your car's worth] Recent sales ________________________________ [1953 Jaguar XK120 Roadster 5-Speed] Sold for $95,000 on 10/21/25 1953 Jaguar XK120 [1952 MG TD] Sold for $21,250 on 10/8/25 1952 MG TD [1997 Aston Martin DB7] Sold for $20,250 on 9/29/25 1997 Aston Martin DB7 [See all recent sales] Current lots for sale ________________________________ [1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1] Ends 12/2 @ 3:05pm ET 1955 Austin-Healey 100 BN1 [1975 MG Midget] Ends 12/2 @ 3:35pm ET 1975 MG Midget [1966 Sunbeam Tiger] Ends 12/3 @ 3:00pm ET 1966 Sunbeam Tiger [View all lots for sale] Latest market news ________________________________ [VW Beetle on snowy road] Not Just the Weather: Collector Car Market Chills for Sixth Month in a Row What's behind the downturn? [Triumph] Hagerty Index of British Cars How are these iconic cars faring? [Hagerty] [Facebook] [X] [Instagram] All third party makes, models, and vehicle names are property of their respective owners. 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Offered will be a buffet style meal with a variety of selections including mixed greens and fresh fruit salads, steamed broccoli, Penne Ala Vodka, smashed redskin potatoes, and three entrees including stuffed chicken breast, smoked brisket with BBQ glaze and sole with crab meat stuffing. An assortment of desserts will also be offered. A cash bar will be available in the banquet room. The cost for this event will be $50 per person and the cut-off date for reservations is December 15th. ***Each member that attends this year's event will receive ONE custom embroidered shirt as a holiday gift. In order to orchestrate this, we will need your reservation by December 15th and will also need your size. Please specify your size as small, medium, large, extra-large or extra-extra-large, and include that information with your payment.*** Please mail your check made payable to WPTA to Vic Panza, 329 Myoma Rd., Mars, PA 16046. Please include your full name and number attending, along with the respective payment. If you have questions, you may reach Tim at wirenut12 at comcast.com or Vic at vicpanza at gmail.com (also, 412-956-2852). Larry Ross WPTA Membership Director (412) 780-8495 - mobile -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: From larry at lrossagency.com Sat Nov 29 07:01:38 2025 From: larry at lrossagency.com (Lawrence Ross) Date: Sat, 29 Nov 2025 14:01:38 +0000 Subject: [WPTA] WPTA Membership Update # 4 Message-ID: Good Morning! I hope everyone is enjoying the Thanksgiving Holiday! This week, I have processed the following membership renewals: * PJ Wright - 2 years * Tom Reed * Brett DeWitt * Scott Schober * Gary Kincel * Curt Shelley * Charles Kuhn * Jack Shilling * John Bender * Dave Simpson * Patrick Davis * Nate Hepner * Mike Ferencak BTW - I do read and enjoy all the little notes that are included. Enjoy the rest of the weekend! 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Please note that I will be at the No Meeting Meeting on Dec. 13th, so feel free to bring your payment there as well. If you have any questions about this information, please feel free to call or text me at 412-956-2852 or email at vicpanza at gmail.com. Thanks in advance for your time and attention to this. Date Member; last Member; first Number attending Amt. Paid Shirt size Add funds due Add funds paid 11/17/25 Astor Robert 2 100 Small 11/26/25 Bartoe Ren 2 100 X large 11/22/25 Bender John 2 100 Large 11/17/25 Bongart Micheal 1 50 Large 11/24/25 Chapas Chuck 2 100 Large 11/26/25 Dewitt Brett 1 50 Large 11/19/25 Fredo Gary 2 100 Large 11/19/25 Green Dan 2 100 XX large 11/12/25 Haas Bill 2 100 X large 11/22/25 Heery Brian 2 100 Small 11/28/25 Hrycyk Eugene 2 100 Large 10/24/25 Keenan Jim 1 50 Large 10/26/25 Kunz Tim 2 50 2 ea. X L 25 11/28/25 Ledford Pat 2 100 Large 11/19/25 Martin David 2 100 XX Large 11/21/25 Martin Edgar 2 100 X large 11/5/25 Mihalko Ray 2 100 X large 10/24/25 Mikos Ken 2 100 Large 10/24/25 Panza Vic 2 100 Large 11/26/25 Reed Tom 2 100 X large 11/3/25 Ross Larry 2 100 Medium 11/24/25 Smith Gil 2 100 Large 11/8/25 Spagnolo Leo 2 100 Large 11/28/25 Stutzman Bruce 1 50 Large 10/24/25 Styduhar John 2 50 Large 11/8/25 Thomas Don 2 100 X large " -- *Vic PanzaCell: 412-956-2852* -------------- next part -------------- An HTML attachment was scrubbed... URL: