britcars Phil Ossinger New Brunswick, Canada (346 posts) Registered: 02/02/2009 07:58PM Main British Car: 1977 MGB Roadster, Rover 3.5 ADVENTURE BEFORE DEMENTIA! |
Moss Motoring Challenge
Here's a couple of photos taken while I've been participating in the Moss Motoring Challenge. Both myself and PJ Lenihan have been posting on the Moss Challenge Facebook site. The scavenger hunt style of this challenge gives me a bit more incentive to get out and drive the B. Anyone else from British v8 taking part?
This isn't on Moss's points sheet but posted for those interested in aircraft. I bumped into a friend on a tour who is an aircraft mechanic, pilot and aircraft builder. He salvaged this Wright Cyclone Radial Engine from a crashed Grumman TBM Avenger once used here as a water bomber. The engine couldn't be used again in an aircraft so he built this "toy". Found a military vehicle, The LAV III Kodiak armored personnel carrier, carry 6-8 soldiers, a driver and a commander. They weigh about 16 tonnes and will do 60mph. They've been known to get air under all eight wheels at times. My son commanded one of these for a while. I wasn't having any luck finding a helicopter on the apron of the local helicopter business so I'm left with this Kiowa mounted on a pole. Found a fruit/vegetable stand in my recent travels....do you think that they might sell potatoes? One item on Moss's list is a sign with bullet holes. Not having any luck so guess I'll have to create my own! |
kstevusa kelly stevenson Southern Middle Tennessee (985 posts) Registered: 10/25/2007 09:37AM Main British Car: 2003 Jaguar XK8 Coupe 4.2L DOHC/ VVT / 6sp. AT |
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Phil, those are great photos, hope you are planning on attending the Lewisburg WV meet next year.
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Charles Charles Long McDonald, TN (177 posts) Registered: 09/15/2013 08:54AM Main British Car: 1966 MGB V6 1994 Camaro 3.4L 60V6 |
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Charles Charles Long McDonald, TN (177 posts) Registered: 09/15/2013 08:54AM Main British Car: 1966 MGB V6 1994 Camaro 3.4L 60V6 |
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You betya. It was HOT even in the shade, glad the A/C decided to quit till after we got home. Were you in Louisville?
You planning on the Rugby thing that Jim W. is part of ? Rugby is where I met your Dad. Phil, Thanks for sharing your photos. They say they do sell potatoes, but only New ones, not sure if I have ever eaten a used potatoe. I bet that trailer would be one fast ride, how does he aim it and where does he sit ? Oh I see, he stands on the back of the trailer. |
britcars Phil Ossinger New Brunswick, Canada (346 posts) Registered: 02/02/2009 07:58PM Main British Car: 1977 MGB Roadster, Rover 3.5 ADVENTURE BEFORE DEMENTIA! |
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Charles, I’m sure the trailer would be a fast and scary ride if the Avenger prop was its full 12 foot plus diameter. :-) The cut down prop cools the cylinders and the oil and musses up Jerry’s hair but doesn’t move it off the jackstands. It is impressive to watch the startup, all the smoke and the sound of that round engine at full throttle.
At one time a local company, Forest Protection, had the largest fleet of operating Avengers in the world. I loved the distinctive sound of that radial. Initially used for spruce budworm spraying, they were later converted into fire bombers, selling the last one in 2012 and replacing them with AT802 AirTractors, some on floats. |
britcars Phil Ossinger New Brunswick, Canada (346 posts) Registered: 02/02/2009 07:58PM Main British Car: 1977 MGB Roadster, Rover 3.5 ADVENTURE BEFORE DEMENTIA! |
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Charles Charles Long McDonald, TN (177 posts) Registered: 09/15/2013 08:54AM Main British Car: 1966 MGB V6 1994 Camaro 3.4L 60V6 |
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Thanks, that is a large plane and played a larger service during its life. They last and last, The DC3s are still in service south of the other border.
I just finished reworking the A/C in my B, so I will be back out there trying to get another point or two. Happy trails charles |
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 |
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my challenge is going well but I won't be able to catch up with Perky & Charles.
One of the Miata guys has done 49 states!! The WVA get together should be a hoot. |