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rficalora
Rob Ficalora
Willis, TX
(2764 posts)

Registered:
10/24/2007 02:46PM

Main British Car:
'76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302

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Made it to Austin today
Posted by: rficalora
Date: May 24, 2012 12:02AM

Had to leave early to make it to Austin in time for my boss' staff meeting. 2 1/2 hours to Dallas to get my dad home then 3 1/2 hrs to Austin. Car ran good. Work tomorrow & then head home tomorrow night. Wish I could have stayed for the hot rod shop excursion & banquet earlier this evening. I'm sure you guys had a great time. Was great seeing everyone & meeting some new friends too.

Thought I'd share a few pics since i'm just sitting in the hotel room this evening...

Trip from Houston to Dallas...
2012-05-21 BritishV8 Meet (2).jpg
(Ok, that was before I calibrated my speedo. Was staying w/traffic - now that I've calibrated it, turns out 2500 rpm is about 85 mph ;) )

Phil's Spitfire @ lunch in a nice park...
2012-05-21 BritishV8 Meet (6).jpg

Calvin's TR6...
2012-05-21 BritishV8 Meet (8).jpg

Cars @ the Hotel parking lot...
2012-05-21 BritishV8 Meet (13).jpg



Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 05/24/2012 12:07AM by rficalora.


rficalora
Rob Ficalora
Willis, TX
(2764 posts)

Registered:
10/24/2007 02:46PM

Main British Car:
'76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302

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Re: Made it to Austin today
Posted by: rficalora
Date: May 24, 2012 12:05AM

More cars @ the hotel...
2012-05-21 BritishV8 Meet (11).jpg

More cars @ the park...
2012-05-21 BritishV8 Meet (5).jpg

And the roadmaster :) ....
2012-05-21 BritishV8 Meet (10).jpg


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Curtis Jacobson
Portland Oregon
(4576 posts)

Registered:
10/12/2007 02:16AM

Main British Car:
71 MGBGT, Buick 215

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Re: Made it to Austin today
Posted by: Moderator
Date: May 24, 2012 02:55AM

Very, very cool photos - thanks for the update - it was great seeing you and meeting your dad, and also especially seeing the tremendous work you've done on your B!


lawnvett
PJ Lenihan
Winston-Salem, NC
(477 posts)

Registered:
04/29/2009 11:37AM

Main British Car:
74 MGB-GT 3.4 V-6 crate, 5 spd

Re: Made it to Austin today
Posted by: lawnvett
Date: May 24, 2012 07:06PM

ditto on what Curtis said, your car looks great.


MGBV8
Carl Floyd
Kingsport, TN
(4511 posts)

Registered:
10/23/2007 11:32PM

Main British Car:
1979 MGB Buick 215

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Re: Made it to Austin today
Posted by: MGBV8
Date: May 25, 2012 05:27PM

Rob,

Sorry I didn't tell you bye. I didn't know you had to leave early. Thanks for bringing your dad to the Meet! Looks like he enjoyed it.


rficalora
Rob Ficalora
Willis, TX
(2764 posts)

Registered:
10/24/2007 02:46PM

Main British Car:
'76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302

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Re: Made it to Austin today
Posted by: rficalora
Date: May 26, 2012 12:23AM

He did - he's already talking about going to Omaha with me next year & may do the Stillwater/Arlington leg of the Power Tour with me.


dhen
Darian Henderson
San Antonio, TX
(12 posts)

Registered:
07/18/2008 10:41PM

Main British Car:
1962 MGA CA18DET

Re: Made it to Austin today
Posted by: dhen
Date: May 28, 2012 12:07AM

I had to leave a little later than you, but it was cool to meet you.

And nice car. It's really top-notch!


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