madmax Max Fulton Durham, NC (186 posts) Registered: 10/19/2008 07:45PM Main British Car: 1974 1/2 MGB 1972 MGB 1977 V8 project 1972 B r 1860 cc |
ROADMASTER To the BMTA Conference?
ALL:
I got no response to the Roadmaster threads, so will Start a New One in hopes to get some Readers. a) Should we try to get the Roadmaster to the BMTA conference (Feb 28 to March 2nd, Richmond VA) b) If we hustle up on getting this diff swap done, *I* can maybe be the one to do that. c) It would mean Steve would need to bring the car up (probably the weekend before?) so we can get the diff swap and what other niggling things done. d) It would mean then having to get Steve back home while the car stayed up here. And then... e) After the conference, I would need to pass the Roadmaster off to someone else. Is this something worth pursuing? M |
Dan B Dan Blackwood South Charleston, WV (1007 posts) Registered: 11/06/2007 01:55PM Main British Car: 1966 TR4A, 1980 TR7 Multiport EFI MegaSquirt on the TR4A. Lexus V8 pl |
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Citron Stephen DeGroat Lugoff, SC (367 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 09:43PM Main British Car: 1970 MGBGT V6, 7004R, AC, matching trailer 3.1 liter |
Re: ROADMASTER To the BMTA Conference?
Max,
I can arrange to get you the car and find a way back home. I have done nothing to it lately. Have been working on cars I get paid to do. It is very roadworthy. I would drive it anywhere like it is. In Feb I can not work on the weekend of the 8th. Grandson getting Eagle Scout. Steve |
Citron Stephen DeGroat Lugoff, SC (367 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 09:43PM Main British Car: 1970 MGBGT V6, 7004R, AC, matching trailer 3.1 liter |
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Max,
Turn out I can not help on the weeend of beb 8 or feb 16. I can get you the car prior to that though. Say on the thursday prior. Steve |
madmax Max Fulton Durham, NC (186 posts) Registered: 10/19/2008 07:45PM Main British Car: 1974 1/2 MGB 1972 MGB 1977 V8 project 1972 B r 1860 cc |
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Steve:
Tentatively, I'm thinking we try to get "The Crew" together on February 22nd (Friday), but I haven't broached it with Tim or Carl. I don't have the diff out yet so didn't want to get ahead of myself.... :-p M |
Citron Stephen DeGroat Lugoff, SC (367 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 09:43PM Main British Car: 1970 MGBGT V6, 7004R, AC, matching trailer 3.1 liter |
Re: ROADMASTER To the BMTA Conference?
Max,
I can be there to help on Feb 22. If you need my help. I should be able to get a ride back. Maybe even bring along another worker. Thinking of Tom Caine. Steve |
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Why the differential change Max?
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MGBV8 Carl Floyd Kingsport, TN (4514 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 11:32PM Main British Car: 1979 MGB Buick 215 |
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Bill,
Cause it whines like a supercharger. Max, I should be able to make it that weekend. Steve, Tell you grandson congrats! That's awesome! We have an Eagle Scout in the house. I was a Scout Leader for 11 years to help get him there. Almost as much fun as coaching baseball. |
Bill Young Bill Young Kansas City, MO (1337 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 09:23AM Main British Car: '73 MG Midget V6 , '59 MGA I6 2.8 GM, 4.0 Jeep |
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You guys are doing great, sorry I haven't been around to help organize things. I think that attending the BMTA would be great if we're welcome. Can't be there in person but can send funds if necessary.
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madmax Max Fulton Durham, NC (186 posts) Registered: 10/19/2008 07:45PM Main British Car: 1974 1/2 MGB 1972 MGB 1977 V8 project 1972 B r 1860 cc |
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Bill:
Toby and I would just bring it as the car we drive up there! We'll let the questions fall from there... :-) M |
restorejag Mike Alexander Richmond Va. (24 posts) Registered: 02/19/2008 05:53PM Main British Car: 1974 MGBGT 1958 MGA 1968 JAG XKE Ford 302 215 OLDS |
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Max,
I am located in Richmond Va. and will be attending the BMTA if I can be of any help on this end. Mike |
madmax Max Fulton Durham, NC (186 posts) Registered: 10/19/2008 07:45PM Main British Car: 1974 1/2 MGB 1972 MGB 1977 V8 project 1972 B r 1860 cc |
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MIke!
Save us a parking spot? :-) More later as we get nearer the date.... Look forward to seeing you there! M |
mowog1 Rick Ingram Central Illinois (1523 posts) Registered: 10/17/2007 09:36PM Main British Car: 1974.5 MGB/GT 3.9l Rover |
Re: ROADMASTER To the BMTA Conference?
I was with Bruce Woodson this weekend.
He advises that it should be a great BMTA conference. |
madmax Max Fulton Durham, NC (186 posts) Registered: 10/19/2008 07:45PM Main British Car: 1974 1/2 MGB 1972 MGB 1977 V8 project 1972 B r 1860 cc |
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UPDATE:
Toby and I still intend to take the car to the Conference tomorrow, though there are some last minute woes I need to deal with today (namely, the vibration at highway speed.) It is being Detailed tonight by a professional in hopes to make a good impression upon arrival. :-) M |
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madmax Max Fulton Durham, NC (186 posts) Registered: 10/19/2008 07:45PM Main British Car: 1974 1/2 MGB 1972 MGB 1977 V8 project 1972 B r 1860 cc |
Re: ROADMASTER To the BMTA Conference?
ALL:
Just to end this thread: Car went to the BMTA conference (wheel vibration IS fixed, btw!). Got 15.5 mpg on the way up, 17.0 mpg on the way back. It got lots of attention, and got a premiere parking spot on it's visit to Moss Motors. There are now other issues to fix (see Main Roadmaster thread.) Biggest thing that gets me about having the car-- everyone assumes it's YOURS. ("Why'd you do.....?" etc.) I don't think people really understand the miracle of a "Car by Committee". :-) M Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 03/19/2013 09:02PM by madmax. |
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I though it belong to Jim Blackwood in Colorado :-)
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BlownMGB-V8 Jim Blackwood 9406 Gunpowder Rd., Florence, KY 41042 (6470 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 12:59PM Main British Car: 1971 MGB Blown,Injected,Intercooled Buick 340/AA80E/JagIRS |
Re: ROADMASTER To the BMTA Conference?
Who?
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madmax Max Fulton Durham, NC (186 posts) Registered: 10/19/2008 07:45PM Main British Car: 1974 1/2 MGB 1972 MGB 1977 V8 project 1972 B r 1860 cc |
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Maybe we should treat it like a Top Gear (or Monty Python?) gag and we ALL just say we're from Longmont, Colorado? :-p
(The V8 Cult from Longmont). M |