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I see from the current  minutes in Action that the sprint is in all likelihood  not on the cards this year.

I note that in the last minutes in March Action a track day was deemed unlikely as exhaust noise considerations may be an issue. An issue for whom? Have any of the council been to a track day? Other than outright race cars owned by some members, most are road cars and a noise issue should not be a concern. It would allow many members who might like to take their road car on the the track for a fun run, the opportunity to do so.

In the current minutes a timed run event at Santa Pod is now being suggested, Drag Racing by the ACOC surely not :o. I am not sure, as it is not clear whether this on a 'Run what you brung' (RWYB) event or a mixed motorsport event, which again  will eliminate  most members from having a run up the strip. I have a sneaking feeling that it will be a motorsport event so that the Elite few will be catered for. At least it wont make a financial loss!!

Personally I think the club is missing out on not doing a track day, and there are corners to steer round.

I have put the requirements for RWYB in a link below.

https://santapod.co.uk/rwyb-run-what-ya-brung.php

See Ya

Gary

Hi Ya

Yep Leo a great guy met him many times. Very knowledgeable.

G

Hi Ya went to the Southern swap meet yesterday.

Some great cars there in the club car park and loads of unusual bits and pieces in the market area.

For the Cobra boys there was a 427  engine there fully rebuilt at £12k.

I've got to get the Ol' Girl lower ;D

Here's some pics

Gary

Just like to thank Leo for the info required.

Still looking for my little book :-[

Looks like I have managed a drop of 3.25 inches. Makes it easier to wash the top of the roof ;)

Gary

Cheers guys

A request could someone with a 2 litre do me a favour and measure the distance from the lip edge of the wheel arch to ground for both front and rear arches, please at the wheel centres.. I have lost my little book with my measurements in it (mislaid, dropped, I am sure I'll remember where I put it, is it in the fridge?) :-\



Gary

It seems Andrey is going to persist with this posting.

It is about time the moderator intervenes.

Gary

Hi Paul

Welcome to the Forum.

Nice car, is that not the one with the independent front suspension?

Looking forward to your resto.

Look forward to seeing out and about.

What area of the country are you.

Cheers and goodluck

Gary

Hi Ya all,

After spending a couple of days cleaning stripping and removing leaves with a little de-arching, then re assembly with nice new grease gaiters for the sliding shackle. I then spent a few hours up and down the pit as well as a bit of gentle reclining on the garage floor, putting them back on, all greased up and hey presto she is sitting with a very nice stance. (well I think so).

I will be fitting air shocks to replace original ones to make sure that there is some lift to the front end for getting over any very big sleeping policemen and maybe getting on the ferry ramp to get to le Mans  ;D. These will also allow some extra support as when needed.

Here are a couple of pics of the Ol girl down and dirty.

Now I can get on with stripping the bonnet for re-spraying and doing the Disc conversion.

Take care all

Gary

Hi Andy

Sounds positive so far.

Lat me know when you payment for tickets.

We could do with a nice range of cars, so come on fellas get in touch with Andy and book a place to show the AC cars off, lets get a Buckland, Vintage, more 2 Litres, etc etc.

Hope you had a good un

Kr's

Gary

Hi Old Crock

Firstly that was not an insult merely a suggestion, as surely there is more in this life to do than post an inordinate number of pictures on the Forum.

I do have an interest in old vehicles, however there is a place for this sort of information. Such as a dedicated forum page, a stand alone webpage, Facebook etc etc etc

Posting all these pictures uses up a lot of space. Also, as has been mentioned there may be copyright issues.

As to calling him Audrey that is my error, the eyesight not being what it was. Andrey it will be.

So Andrey, perhaps you should look at the options available to you to post this information, if a single picture is indeed information ,as it has no accompanying detail of use.

Have a good day and a happy new year.

Gary

Christ almighty how many ruddy pictures are there going to be.

Why not start your own website or facebook thingy.

Or get a life!

Gary

Audrey

I Agree with Paho also if this is to be of all AC's then maybe the general section of the forum is better placed.

Gary

Hi Col

A festive period, so boring as you get older. ;)

The reason for using Perspex (if they ever send me the bits I've ordered, if not I will try some MDF) is that I can refine the shape and get it ready for either laser cut from 10 and 12mm  steel plate or CNC'd in one piece, if I find a suitable place to CNC it the it can be scanned in.

Also looking a some alloy calipers from Hi Spec et al. These would be lighter than the Landrover ones.

It is a slow moving project as I find better alternatives.

Had some great help from the fellas on NRSA.

I had a Chevette and then a Firenza, both great little cars.

Gary

Hi Guys hope you had a good un.

Just a quick update re disc brake conversion.

Mocked up some Caliper brackets in 12mm ply. Going to do do them in Perspex to get a better smoother template for them to be laser cut in steel.

All looks to fit.

see pics.

Gary

Hi hope you all have a Good un.

And that next year is better than this one.

Stay the right side up and put some miles on the road.

Gary