British V8 2018 - Dayton Ohio - July 11-15

[Spitfire 350]

Make sure the Dickel goes across the block early, as it's consumption could cause all later items to fetch higher prices.

[RMO 699F]

Good observation Phil!

[Al Moor]

Wow.  We just hit 60 registrations and 96 guests at the banquet.  Fantastic turn-out.

[mowog1]

re: Make sure the Dickel goes across the block early, as it's consumption could cause all later items to fetch higher prices.


I can get blood out of a turnip.

[mowog1]

re: I've watched too much storage wars... I'm going to bid on the spitfire just to run the price up on Rick



To quote one of the players...."YUUUUUPPPP!"

[kstevusa]

NOTE!   There will NOT be CURB SERVICE available :-)  BYOB.

[Al Moor]

63 cars, 103 banquet attendees.  Of course, some will skip the banquet, but I'm really excited at the turnout.  I was hoping for 50 cars and 80 people.

Badges are done, goodie bags will be put together on Monday night.  I'll be checking in to the hotel some time around 4pm on Monday.

Mike Maloney has done an AMAZING job coordinating our itinerary and personally checking out each venue.  Kudos.

I'll be picking up the shirts/hats on Tuesday.  I can't wear a new T-Shirt without washing it first, so I'll be doing that.  If anybody would like me to wash your shirt before putting it in your goodie bag, just speak up via PM.  Happy to do it.

If you have any issues, or need help with anything, text or call me at 937-689-3796 and we'll bring the cavalry.

Can't wait to see everybody.  

Al

[v8mgb]

Al, Mike Terry and everyone that contributed to this.  

Excellent work!

[mowog1]

Badges?

We don't need no steeking badges!

[Capt'n Moorgone]

Great to see so many familiar names coming this year! It will be great to see everyone.
   
    I made up a wind deflector for the auction. Hope to keep the purse full for next year's gathering!

           Mike

[mowog1]

Pete Mantell dropped his items off to me today (he cannot make it as his son, Alex, is graduating from Navy school in South Carolins on Friday).

I will also have a couple of certificates to offer up from Pieces of Eight.

[rficalora]

After all the thrashing to get my car ready, I'm beginning to feel like i'm not supposed to make it this year.

Windshield replaced, but leaking -- water dripping somewhere causing my wipers to quit on me today & hazzards not to work - ok now that it's dried out a bit.

Replaced bushings in the IRS; no drama on them, but one of my CV axle shafts had popped loose from the CV race.  Ran around town, found the necessary clip to fix it; fixed it.  That was about Wed/Thu.

Front suspension noticed end play in the hubs; chased parts; fixed.  Also noticed lower ball joints on both sides were very loose; tightened.  And, bolts holding the Wilwood rotors to the hats were also loose; tightened.

Rained on my on the way to Dallas - hydroplaned.  Luckily only rained a few mins.

Rain forecasted all along the way & some of the week so decided I need to swap tires.  Been running around much of the afternoon looking for tires; nothing.  Closest is 225/60/15  (rear) & 195/60/15 (front) but holding them up next to my wheel wells/flares, they look like they won't fit.  And I really don't want to be hydroplaning all the way there like last year.  One option remains... Find a window to skirt the rain & order tires to arrive in Dayton (if they can get them there in time) so I can get them swapped there... praying for a miracle so next time I check the weather forecast, it shows clear sailing!

[v8mgb]

Rob,  I am 30 minutes away from the Tire Rack in South Bend Indiana.  I don't think I can safely fit 4 tires in a MG, 2 will fit.   I let me know if I can help in some way.

[rficalora]

Thanks Jim.  I'm going to call some tire shops in/around Dayton in the morning to see if they can get some shipped in before we'd have to head back to Houston.  With that answer and updated weather reports tomorrow, I'll make the decision.

[A.Ficalora]

Don't worry, the fun times are still going to happen. We were able to find a solution and the Ficalora crew has rolled out. Next stop: Memphis

[lawnvett]

I'll be driving my Tahoe, wasn't able to get  everything fixed in time.  Oh well it's the people that's most important not which vehicle I arrive in.

I'll gladly ride with any of you who have an empty seat  in a fun LBC when it's time to do one of the drives.


see ya'll tomorrow, Wed. afternoon.

PJ Lenihan

[mowog1]

No problemo, PJ....I'll have the F150.

[mowog1]

A reminder from Al and Mike:

A note for Wednesday's arrivals:. Free Yuengling drafts in the hotel bar from 6:00-7:00.  After which they have live music.

Also, we have the parking lot to the left of the hotel (north).  Look for the welcome sign.

[rficalora]

Hooked up with Ralph and Barry about 4hrs outside of Memphis.  We're all here.  Miller time

[Capt'n Moorgone]

Safe travels Guys! See you tomorrow evening.........

[Spitfire 350]

I am here with Calvin & Brenda  and Roger & Fiona. The party has officially begun.

[dwtr6v8]

Hold it down guys! I can hear you and your cars hear in WV ! Have fun!

[rficalora]

Safe travels home all.  We made it to Nashville for lunch and a Grand Ole Opry tour and then to Memphis' Beale Street for Blues and Memphis BBQ.  Plan to run by Graceland in the morning before continuing home.

[Spitfire 350]

Mary and I got home about noon.  Nice drive, light traffic. Wishing the same for all of you still on the road.

[v8mgb]

I arrived home at about 12:30 eastern time and just put the MG in the garage .  No issues with traffic.