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That's right Rick. I've been filing the annual reports, I think it cost $10 and then went up to $15. It's important to get it in on time as they can and will (and did) kill the registration if it's late and it's far cheaper and easier to create a new entity than to revive the old one. We can keep the address, that's a no brainer certainly, and I can probably remain the contact person for the state if it's easier that way. (They just need to know who to notify in case a suit starts trouble.)

Which reminds me... The insurance policy is in the pocket behind the passengers seat (thank you Rick, great idea), anyone can look at it to see what the policy terms are.

JB

JIm, I forgot where we have the thermostat mounted on the Roadmaster. I've used a GM sensor switch mounted in one cylinder head port on my V6 for years and it's been very reliable and doesn't seem to drift. It controls a relay along with a signal from the computer, so either can switch the fan on, so far only the switch has turned the fan on except when "coding" the computer. I run a 212 degree unit, but they are available in aftermarket form from around 185 degrees up. I'm sure there's a port in the intake manifold where we could mount one.

Jim and I have talked about being replaced as officers and we agree it is time.  
I took the job as Treas. because I thought no one else would and we needed to get started.
I have not done the greatest job of it, but do have a set of books.  I never received all the receipts and so they will not balance.
I had a CPA look at them and she was satisfied they were ok.
I will step down this year also.
 I will bring the records with me to Texas for whoever takes over.
Working with a bank 500 miles away is challenge so I would suggest that whoever take the job moves the funds to a closer bank.
It has been a fun build and I really enjoyed it, but am ready to move on to something else.

Steve

Steve and Jim, I understand completely and want to thank you both for your service to the group.. It won't  be easy to find men that will fill your shoes. Steve you are far too modest about your term, you'e done a great job with the funds ad also in coordinating some great T shirts which have for me become collectors items showing the progression of the car over the past years. I only hope that I can fulfill the task of scheduling the tour stops in as good a fashion as you and Jim have done your jobs. See you in Texas as we'll work it out for sure.

We've been asked to appear at the W.Va International Auto show the end of this month:
http://www.motortrendautoshows.com/charwv/custompage.jsp/Videos

JB

Many Thanks to both JIM & STEVE for their time and effort to guide the project to this point.  Their tireless effort and work have paid off and we are beginning to see the efforts rewarded.  THANKS again, Jim and Steve

Re West Virginal Car Show. That sounds great, lots of great publicity for our cause at a show like that, probably more than at most of the hot rod shows. Thanks for taking the time to take the car over for that Jim and Dan.

The organizers of the WV International Car Show, an annual event hosted mostly by the new car dealers/manufacturers, asked one of our local club members if we could provide 5 cars to display for the weekend show.  After checking with Jim, I offered up the Roadmaster.
Cars displayed from WVBCC will include a TR6, an E type coupe, a B and a Jag XJS convertible.  Some of those guys are having signs made up with details about their car and the WVBCC logo.  It might be  good idea if someone could get a similar sign for our car.  Maybe BritishV8.org should be displayed on the sign?

Wish I had a bit more time before the show. I've been working on the idea of a small brochure that we could hand out to interested people at shows etc with a color cover and centerfold of the car and inside a description of the car, the organization, and ads from many of the businesses that supported the project with donations. I'm just beginning to gather the information but would still need to approach the potential advertisers for a donation to help offset printing costs considering we would eventually have quite a few printed and it will be expesive even with cutting the color pages to 8. I got a good sample of such a brochure from a business group in Wichita this past weekend. It lists all the car shows and activities for the year in the Wichita area and has ads for all the supporting businesses as well. Really nicely done and a good pocket size that you can carry in your car to keep track of anything that is happing all summer long. My goal was to have something before the Power Tour if I could.
I agree that a sign of some type would be nice and if we had it done professionally and in some very sturdy material we could keep it in the car to be displayed at other shows and events. Might be enough money in the treasury to consider having somethin made, what say the rest of you guys, should we spring for a nice sign for the car?

From my perspective the history of the Roadmaster is as important as the car itself.
A sign would serve to further the original intent of the car, which I believe was largely to educate the public about what is possible.
Without the sign it's just another cool car at a car show.
So I say that a sign is pretty much mandatory.
Anyway that's my two bits.
Cheers
Fred

I'm working on the layout for the trunk display which is going to be an engraved plaque with the sponsors and contributors. I will have to make a rather arbitrary determination of who is which so if you have a preference please say so. (Bill? Service Garage?) A local trophy merchant should be able to produce it, I will be checking with him this week. So far of course I don't know the cost. I would like to include email and phone numbers for the sponsors, possibly locality, and the type of contribution but of course that will add a good bit of space so the individual contributors may be limited to names. I'm about halfway done with the data and should finish tomorrow, and I'm hoping the vendor can help with the layout. I'd like to get that done in time for the WV show.

I think the brochure is a great idea. The information on the window cards and the trunk plaque is very limited and cannot convey even a small part of the story like that can. But the three can work very well together to give a fuller picture, as long as we try to avoid duplication.

I will also be talking to a local shirt producer about a more upscale shirt to commemorate the completion of the build, probably sometime this week. I'll pass the info along as soon as I have it. These are going to be available on a pre-paid basis as a one time order, and it may be possible to have them individualized. I'll let you guys know.

JB

It can easily cost $200 to $300 for an engraved plaque as you describe.....but I like the idea....we need some way of ensuring it stays with the car (easily misplaced).

Great idea about the flyers. Easily reproduced on an as-needed basis.

Large promotional signage on an easel for shows.

Enbroidered Roadmaster shirts....can be dress shirts, polos, and/or T's (etc).

Jim, either my name or Service Garage, It really doesn't make any difference. Service Garage really isn't a true business, just what I call my shop in honor of my Grandfather who I was named after, but I'd be quite pleased and honored either way. I'm only  glad that I was able to be a part of the project and help along the way. One of the more rewarding things I've done in my life.

Perhaps we should consider creating a scrapbook that includes an overview of the organization, pictures of BADASS I and BADASS II, the build process of BADASS II, and a section for contributor profiles. This could stay with the car and would be easily updated/corrected, etc. Contributor profiles could then be as complete (or abridged) as needed.

The profile section of the car itself could be broken down into secions highlighting the engine drivetrain, the suspension, paint and bodywork, interior, etc.

Section One: The British-American Deviant Automotive Sportscar Society and its goals
Section Two: The Roadmaster
                    Part 1 - The Drivetrain
                    Part 2 - The Suspension
                    Part 3 - You get the idea of where I'm going with this.....
Section Three: The Roadmaster Contributors
                    Blackwood Labs - profile and picture
                    Mantell Motorsport - profile and picture
                    Pieces of Eight - profile and picture
                    You get the idea of where I'm going with this.......
                   
A less expensive plaque could then be produced for the Roadmaster....and displayed/mounted in the rear deck.

In any case, we still need a professional-looking poster/easel for show display.

Watcha think?

I have collected all the photos of the project that have been posted here on the forum since the beginning including some that I took at some of the V8 meets. I can get them on a CD and send it to whomever wants to do the scrapbook. Might save them some time.

I think that's a good idea, and probably most of the information that would be needed could be mined directly from this thread. I know I've made every effort to be factual in reporting on the progress, as I think others have. So there is a tremendous amount of good information and rarely is a newcomer going to be real eager to jump in and read it all just because of the sheer volume. Still, if you don't mind looking for it, it's here.

JB

Bill, the difference is, if a contributor your name will be listed. If a sponsor your phone number and/or email or website address will be included. Which way do you want to go?

I still have a name or two to add. Anyone who suspects they might have been overlooked needs to let me know.

JB

Just list me as a contributor then Jim. Thanks.

OK, I think I have the rest, except for Max's unknown helpers. I'll include them if anyone knows their names.

Eddie Cole drove the car this afternoon, just around the block but he had a grin as big as it gets.

Mike Maloney! You really need to get down here while the car is around.

JB

Andy & Zarrel from Max's B-Stingers race team worked on the Roadmaster the 2 weekends I went over to Durham.

All, Jim:

Sorry for delay in response(s).   Been away for holidays.  

Okay, so...

a) heater controls.  Knobs are VERY difficult to find!  If you have a correct pair that aren't stripped out, use those.   The illumination is NOT worth it for the huge hassle to do it right (my $.02), so just get a pair of the earlier knobs (either would be fine, I think) and get the gearboxes to match.    I thought both gearboxes were working-- I guess we didn't notice if they were matched to each other!  (Took the best two of the pile, etc...  :/  ).  Obviously, as you saw, the only knob we could come up with that worked was the late MGB....   You *can* get the little springs for the gearboxes (Vicky Brit), btw, if that seems to be a problem.  

b) "helper names" sent to Jim.   I don't think anyone will be offended if left off...   their contributions were minor compared to the time invested by others.  

c) Signage/brochures-- Definitely!!!   We thought about that while it was here, but never made it happen.  (Jim sent info, but I just never made it happen. So, that buck got passed....).   Perhaps a simple velcro or hook/grommet system so the signs easily go in window, but also easily remove for transit?  I do think this is worth spending money on.    

d) Officers.    I'm not sure if I'd change out officers so much as just shift the leadership role to Bill Young at this point?   Jim will always be associated with the BADASS (as will Steve, in my eyes) so in some ways trying to change them out might add some confusion?   HOWEVER-- everyone is entitled to also *reduce* their involvement, if they wish, so certainly we can't *make* them stay...  ("Or can we?!?"   <evil grin> )  

e) Travelling equipment.   We (Carl, Tim, Steve...) talked about this:  equipping the car with a Log Book (for notes, service, items to keep an eye on, etc.) as well as a travelling tool kit.   The former so that one driver can pass on the necessary information to the next, etc.   ("Found that noise <so and so> mentioned!")   The latter so that not everyone has to keep worrying about what tools they may need, etc.   The "tool kit" would also be all the necessary fluids specific/desired for the car.   There would also be a spec sheet in the logbook.  Everything from tire pressures, front suspension pressure, expected running oil pressure, blah blah blah....

f) Fundraising.   Now that the car is up and running, should we reconsider the "Finished Edition" T-Shirt?   We talked about this in Tennessee.   "I Drove It!" or some such on a shirt that would cost more.    It could maybe go to joyriders (more on this as the legality/logistics are worked out) or to the contributors who would pay for the shirt to help spread the word of the car, etc.   (Prices to be figured out accordingly.)  

This is just spitballing....  but we always seem to be in need of money, and some reliable way to generate some would be a big benefit, I think.  

All fer now.......      M

How about a pin on button for our drivers and passengers? We can get 300 buttons made with the Roadmaster logo and a phrase like "I've been G'd" for less than $200. Would be a nice thing to be able to give people to remember the experience of riding in the car. I'd spring for the first issue myself it you guys want to do something like that. Wouldn't generate any money though, I like Max's T shirt idea for that. Heck you guys already know I'm a sucker for commemoritive T shirts anyway so I'd buy a couple out of habit.

I just ordered a pair of Walker stainless band clamps from Summit for the header to exhaust pipe slip joints and will order new header gaskets on Monday and this should fix the exhaust leaks once we change those out. TIP: Put anti-seize on the header side of the gasket so it will release and stick to the head next time the header is removed. If we'd known that trick we would have saved the first set.

It's possible that a slight tweak of the heater control may fix it. We have the knobs now.If Rob sends gearboxes we can replace the bad one, or both and use the other knobs. (we have both early styles) Either way will work. All the other suggestions are very good (except for me continuing as President ;-p)

I laminated the window cards and used clear packing tape to stick them in the rear windows but something more easily removed would be better.

We have oil leaks. TIP: Dye is available for use in engine oil. Use an ultraviolet light to find the source. Might be worth doing, no idea what it and the light costs.

We will have $100-$105 left in the treasury after the gaskets are ordered. Probably not enough to pay for the trunk plaque.

JB

should be able to get the dye and the light and special glasses for less than $30.  I have the light and glasses for use with AC systems.  Works well there.  I could pick up some dye and bring it with me for the winter party.

Steve

I have used the oil dye in the past. It worked with a black light. No special glasses needed.