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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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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I've been in touch with Rob and Rick and I plan to fly to Houston Aug 9th meet up with Rob, then get an early start on Aug. 10 to drive to Rick's in IL. Depending on the heat wave, I may do the trip with one overnight or stop twice if if is as hot as it has been. I expect it will be pretty darn hot!
I drove the RM once for a few miles in Palestine, so this will be my first long distance trip. From what I've been reading here I need to stop about every 150 miles to add a quart of oil and about 10 gals of premium gas. If there are any other tips or suggestions please post or PM. |
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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PJ:
Unless I've missed a post to the contrary, you should be able to but Regular Unleaded into the Roadmaster. It's a low compression motor... That's not a big savings, but at 15 mpg-- every little bit helps. :-) Enjoy! M |
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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Thanks Max that could save $16.00 every little bit helps.
This link is my route for Aug. 10 & 11th If anyone along the way wants to meet up PM me. [maps.google.com] PJ Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 07/28/2012 06:49PM by lawnvett. |
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crashbash david bash st. charles (215 posts) Registered: 01/28/2008 10:53AM Main British Car: 1979 MGB Rdst V8 project, 1968 MGC GT, 1969 MGB Rd olds 215 |
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Just a comment on whether to use reg or premium gas. I have run fuel milage tests on my mgb and found that it is actually cheaper to run premium fuel. More miles per $ spent. I did tune the engine and carbs to almost every tank of gas for a while, just for grins. It may not make a lick of difference with that big ol engine. bash
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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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Makes sense on an engine running higher compression where the timing can be used to gain power, but I don't think our compression is high enough to make much difference.
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mowog1 Rick Ingram Central Illinois (1523 posts) Registered: 10/17/2007 09:36PM Main British Car: 1974.5 MGB/GT 3.9l Rover |
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UPDATE...
After PJ delivers the Roadmaster to Illinois, I will be taking it to Michigan for its Appearance To The Purists at the UML Summer Party Reunion (August 17-19). This should be interesting. I'll bring it back to Illinois and showcase it for a couple more weeks; I may be able to get it up to the Chicago area for the all-British show (600 cars or so) in Palatine on September 9th. Dave Kirkman will be picking it up mid-September to take it over to Indianapolis for several Cars and Coffees as well as Indy British Motor Days (200 cars or so). I'm trying to talk him into getting it to Saint Louis for the all-British show (150 cars or so)there on September 29. (Bill Young....maybe you can coordinate with Dave for this meet???) |
crashbash david bash st. charles (215 posts) Registered: 01/28/2008 10:53AM Main British Car: 1979 MGB Rdst V8 project, 1968 MGC GT, 1969 MGB Rd olds 215 |
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[www.allbritishcarshow.com]
Here is the link for The British Auto Show hosted by the St.Louis MG Club Sat 9/15/12. .[www.stlouismgclub.com] The show is held in a beautiful public park, with a lake and lots of shade trees.. There is a meet and greet Barbecue the day before. (bring a coverd dish) or not. I believe there were 4 MGB V8s there last year, All British autos are represented at this show. Let me know if I can help anyone make arrangements to attend this show. dave bash |
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the UML Summer Party Reunion (August 17-19, Fri to Sun), Grand Rapids, MI and Grattan Raceway
[www.universitymotorsltd.com] all-British show (600 cars or so) in Palatine, IL on Sun, September 9th. [www.namgar.com] The British Auto Show hosted by the St.Louis MG Club Sat, 9/15/12 [www.allbritishcarshow.com] to Indianapolis for several Cars and Coffees [ Every Saturday @ 96th and Meridian, so Sept 15 + 22 and maybe 29th are all currently possibilities ] [www.indycarsandcoffee.com] Indy British Motor Days (200 cars or so) Fri and Sat Sept 21-22 [ actually the "SirBrit British Motor Car Day", Indy Brit days is in August ] [www.ibcu.org] |
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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Rick:
Is that Pala-TINE or Pala-TEEN? :-p Kube has shaken my phonetic confidence! M Edited 1 time(s). Last edit at 08/08/2012 09:21AM by madmax. |
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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Travel to Houston tomorrow morning looks good, if all goes according to plan the Roadmaster should be northeast bound on Friday morning 8-10-12. Plan to arrive at Rick's on Sunday.
[maps.google.com] |
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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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PJ called this morning - he made the flight (flying space available) so will be here around 10am. Highs around 90 today but we have even higher than normal humidity - "feels like" temp will be 105 according to accuweather so won't feel like a cool down. PJ will have to wait till he gets way north for that!
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