mowog1 Rick Ingram Central Illinois (1523 posts) Registered: 10/17/2007 09:36PM Main British Car: 1974.5 MGB/GT 3.9l Rover |
Re: British V8 2018 - Dayton Ohio - July 11-15
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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 |
Re: British V8 2018 - Dayton Ohio - July 11-15
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! |
Re: British V8 2018 - Dayton Ohio - July 11-15
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.
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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 |
Re: British V8 2018 - Dayton Ohio - July 11-15
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.
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A.Ficalora Andrew Ficalora Austin, TX (18 posts) Registered: 06/17/2018 09:15PM Main British Car: 1978 MGB Ford 302 |
Re: British V8 2018 - Dayton Ohio - July 11-15
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
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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: British V8 2018 - Dayton Ohio - July 11-15
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 Rick Ingram Central Illinois (1523 posts) Registered: 10/17/2007 09:36PM Main British Car: 1974.5 MGB/GT 3.9l Rover |
Re: British V8 2018 - Dayton Ohio - July 11-15
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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 |
Re: British V8 2018 - Dayton Ohio - July 11-15
Hooked up with Ralph and Barry about 4hrs outside of Memphis. We're all here. Miller time
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Capt'n Moorgone Mike Moor Angola,IN (116 posts) Registered: 11/20/2008 07:05PM Main British Car: 1973 MGB 300 Buick |
Re: British V8 2018 - Dayton Ohio - July 11-15
Safe travels Guys! See you tomorrow evening...…...
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Spitfire 350 Phil McConnell Perrysburg, OH (Toledo area) (257 posts) Registered: 01/11/2010 09:19PM Main British Car: 74 Spitfire 350Chevy |
Re: British V8 2018 - Dayton Ohio - July 11-15
I am here with Calvin & Brenda and Roger & Fiona. The party has officially begun.
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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 |
Re: British V8 2018 - Dayton Ohio - July 11-15
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.
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Spitfire 350 Phil McConnell Perrysburg, OH (Toledo area) (257 posts) Registered: 01/11/2010 09:19PM Main British Car: 74 Spitfire 350Chevy |
Re: British V8 2018 - Dayton Ohio - July 11-15
Mary and I got home about noon. Nice drive, light traffic. Wishing the same for all of you still on the road.
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psmg Paul Schils Fredonia, WI (89 posts) Registered: 12/13/2007 10:27AM Main British Car: 1973 MGB-GT, Buick 215 1971 MGB RD, SBF 302 |
Re: British V8 2018 - Dayton Ohio - July 11-15
Mary and I arrived home in Wisconsin at 1:30 central time. Traffic was OK in Indy but was heavy in Chicago. Glad we left early. Great to see everyone again and hope all had a safe ride home.
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Mickey Richaud Mickey Richaud Townsend TN (198 posts) Registered: 08/25/2015 06:36AM Main British Car: '03 Jaguar XK8 Jaguar 4.2 |
Re: British V8 2018 - Dayton Ohio - July 11-15
Janet and I are home - no issues, but right after we stopped to pick up the mail at the Post Office here in Townsend, the GT sputtered and died. Coasted into a service station and let it sit a couple minutes and it started right back up and drove the last couple miles home fine. Maybe a clogged fuel filter...? Will check it all out later - margarita time now! Good news is that for the entire trip, we got 26-27 mpg, and it ran beautifully.
Thanks to all who planned the gathering - great times, and always good to see everyone. Hope y'all can make it to Townsend in October. Mickey |
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 |
Re: British V8 2018 - Dayton Ohio - July 11-15
Shelly and I started in Memphis this morning. Stopped for Lunch with some of her family in Conway, AR, then on to Hot Springs, AR for the evening. Home tomorrow. Drew & Vanessa are about 4hours from Austin so should get home about 8:30 or 9pm central tonight.
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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 |
Re: British V8 2018 - Dayton Ohio - July 11-15
We arrived home at 4:45 CST and had a great trip. Spent 1 hr. just north of Nashville in a traffic jam due to auto accident. Enjoyed seeing everyone.
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MGB SS Joe Schafer Central Michigan (150 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 06:46AM Main British Car: 1971 Mgb 1991 5.0 Ford |
Re: British V8 2018 - Dayton Ohio - July 11-15
I got home around noon, It was great to see everyone and meet so many new people and so many nice cars.
Thanks again to all the people that made it happen. Joe |