British V8/V6 2013

rficalora · June 10, 2013, 06:40:13 PM

Keep the pics coming - weather looks to have passed; hope you're all having a blast. I'd way rather be there then here!!

mgbreis · June 11, 2013, 04:52:30 PM

Rick, Bill, anyone... do you guys know about what time the group will be in Lincoln on wednesday? I want to run up and maybe meet you at lunch and for the museum.

Still no autocross, right? Thanks!

mowog1 · June 11, 2013, 08:45:22 PM

It will be in the afternoon.....we're arriving in Lincoln for lunch (destination unknown)....then to the museum.

You can call or text me at 217.778.5097.

rficalora · June 11, 2013, 11:28:25 PM

Replied to the PM.

mowog1 · June 11, 2013, 11:49:43 PM

Ryan....we should be at Speedway by 2pm...our mueum tour is scheduled for 2:30pm

And yes, no autocross. Dangit.

74ls1tr6 · June 12, 2013, 06:55:40 AM

Some photo's that have been requested!!

They wanted some photos of our cars inside the cart racing building :-)!

74ls1tr6 · June 12, 2013, 07:01:36 AM

A few more!

74ls1tr6 · June 12, 2013, 07:06:50 AM

Don't know why these photos came out rotated !

74ls1tr6 · June 12, 2013, 07:15:02 AM

dwtr6v8 · June 12, 2013, 07:44:13 AM

Calvin, Thanks for the pics and update! It makes it a little easier not being a part.

rficalora · June 12, 2013, 11:31:09 AM

Agreed!

IaTR6 · June 12, 2013, 11:48:49 AM

I attended the parking lot session yesterday (Tues.), and must extend my heartfelt thanks to all I spoke to (and to those I didn't). Everyone was very helpful with my questions. As a first time builder, I am my own worst critic, but the creativity of these cars and the willingness to share information and ideas is very encouraging. A special thanks to Paul Schils (and Mary), Larry Shimp, Calvin Grannis, Jim and Dan Blackwood and Curtis Jacobsen for their willingness to share. These are the few names I recorded in my scribbles, but also a thanks to every owner who brought a car. Now I must reread every how-it-was-done article to ensure I have not missed any good ideas. I hope to produce a TR6 to add to the mix in the near future. Now-out to the shop with me!
Dennis

Moderator · June 13, 2013, 02:45:22 AM

It'll be awhile before I get my photos all sorted out

In the meantime, I thought I'd post a snapshot of a favorite car from this meet:

Don Bonar's restored numbers-matching 1935 MG PA (What fun!!!)

You just never know what cool things you'll see, do, and learn at a BritishV8 meet.

HealeyRick · June 13, 2013, 10:35:07 AM

QuoteDon Bonar's restored numbers-matching 1935 MG PA (What fun!!!)

SBC, SBF or Flatty?

Thanks for the pics. We want more!

Moderator · June 13, 2013, 11:16:55 PM

you guys know this one?

Quote...

But the best of friends must part, fair or foul the weather.
Hand yer flipper for a shake, now a drink together.

Long we've tossed on the rolling main, now we're safe ashore, Jack.
Don't forget yer old shipmate, faldee raldee raldee raldee rye-eye-doe!

(Landed here about 7pm mountain time, after a very enjoyable ride. What a great meet!)

74ls1tr6 · June 14, 2013, 12:55:30 AM

We just made it to Elko Nevada! Now in a hotel..may take our car to a venue called Rods & Rides ..for friday.

We should make our meet one more day! Any takers?....I know its more mula but can't be had with a better group of people.

MGBV8 · June 14, 2013, 01:24:49 AM

Not home, yet. Had to stop after 800 miles. Stayed up waaay too late on the last night before the travel day, again.

I agree, Calvin. I wanted one more day, too!

TR6-6SPD · June 14, 2013, 03:43:20 AM

Checked into the Richmond Va. motel at 2 am Omaha time after a 20 hour drive. Wasn't that bad really. I'll try to post some photos of the JCNA event while I'm here.
Ken

74ls1tr6 · June 14, 2013, 08:29:05 AM

Jay Smith was kind enough to send this series of videos to us via email! Jay was standing on the drag strip side getting these videos on the long straight away with his blackberry phone. We were hitting 130 + before shutting down way before the brake numbers on the side of the track. Ken Hiebert and I were having some fun track time together out there. 1st time for me to be out on a track and it was an adrenalin rush. It was great to learn more about our cars that we built!!

Enjoy!!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=VQoZEC-8HJ4

ex-tyke · June 14, 2013, 02:02:40 PM

Got home at noon today with a tripometer register of 2103 miles......worst part of the return trip was negotiating Chicago traffic yesterday afternoon with a low-load carburetor stumble...makes for crappy motoring!......I suspect the power valve has seen better days and requires an investigation.
Took lots of photos and will post a few when I recover from the week's activity.

RMO 699F · June 14, 2013, 02:08:40 PM

Just now on the west side of Indy drinking an ice tea at Wendy's....will be home in two hours...what a great meet...was good to see all again!

ex-tyke · June 14, 2013, 04:11:01 PM

Here we go....time for a couple of teasers.

Our illustrious editor on the track.

Sighted on the hwy between Omaha and Lincoln, Nebraska.

Part of the extensive collection at the Smith Museum of Speed in Lincoln

ex-tyke · June 14, 2013, 04:30:29 PM

Some more.....

Carl behind the wheel of Phil Leonard's RV8

Phil McConnel in his Chevy powered Spit.

The "Riverside Special" which was loaded onto this truck in 1936 and has never been unloaded....from the Smith Museum of Speed collection.

rficalora · June 14, 2013, 05:01:57 PM

Power Valve - thought you had an Edelbrock?

Bill Young · June 14, 2013, 05:27:18 PM

Hope everyone had a great time. The "Man Candles" are now safely placed on my mantle in my man cave. Patched up with checkered flag duct tape and ready to burn. Also have Carl's agricultural warning sign alongside.