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rficalora Rob Ficalora Cypress, TX (1726 posts) Registered: 10/24/2007 02:46PM Main British Car: '76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302 |
Made the Cars & Coffee FaceBook pics page
1st time I took my car. ~1500 cars this month. No idea who takes the pics or decides which go on their facebook update, but was cool to see mine -- 3rd row of pics, 3rd pic... [www.facebook.com]
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Bill Young Bill Young Kansas City, MO (1327 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 09:23AM Main British Car: '73 MG Midget V6 , '59 MGA I6 2.8 GM, 4.0 Jeep |
Re: Made the Cars & Coffee FaceBook pics page
Really looks good Rob, bet you got more than your share of admiring fans.
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mgb260 Jim Nichols Sequim,WA (1018 posts) Registered: 02/29/2008 08:29PM Main British Car: 1973 MGB roadster 260 Ford V8 |
Re: Made the Cars & Coffee FaceBook pics page
Looking Good Rob! Must be running good now. I'm curious. I read your son's comments about bumpers being shaped. Custom?
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rficalora Rob Ficalora Cypress, TX (1726 posts) Registered: 10/24/2007 02:46PM Main British Car: '76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302 |
Re: Made the Cars & Coffee FaceBook pics page
Haven't seen what he posted Jim but haven't made the nerf bars for the back yet. Have the materials but don't have a torch to heat the pipe so looking for other ideas for how to bend using stuff I have or can borrow. And may end up going sans bumper on front. Didn't notice till I went to install that bumper that I apparently got a dip in my metal work when I shaved the park/turn signals. Bumper doesn't line up right now. Low on my priority list but does bug my son so that's probably what he commented on.
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djw090 David Witham Warwick UK (106 posts) Registered: 06/12/2008 11:20AM Main British Car: MGB 1974 and MG ZT 160 turbo 2005 |
Re: Made the Cars & Coffee FaceBook pics page
Yout son's comments make him sound like a participant in the project which is good.
My son spent too much time on his playstation and not enough in the garage. So when he was looking for things to write on his Red Bull application for he was scratching around a bit. |
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Moderator Curtis Jacobson Colorado USA (3025 posts) Registered: 10/12/2007 02:16AM Main British Car: 71 MGBGT, Buick 215 |
Re: Made the Cars & Coffee FaceBook pics page
Awesome! Terrific photo too. Certainly the coolest car and photo on the page.
1500 cars? I didn't realize Cars & Coffee was that big. |
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rficalora Rob Ficalora Cypress, TX (1726 posts) Registered: 10/24/2007 02:46PM Main British Car: '76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302 |
Re: Made the Cars & Coffee FaceBook pics page
Carl, can't tell from most of the pics, but it was cold that day. RE: Miata... Funnier comment was on a BMW forum where someone posted a pic of my car. Someone else asked what it was... 'an MG-TD or Alpha or something?'
Curtis - yeah, it was huge. They're probably not all that big, but the Houston one just keeps getting bigger. Showing some signs of growing pains with the mall that allows use of the parking lot. Won't be surprised if they have to split it up before too much longer. David - both of my boys helped - older son (now 16) seemed to be more into it but both did enough to learn & get comfortable around mechanical things - which was one of my goals. In addition to the body mods, the boys helped with getting the car running before we pulled the 1800, pulling original motor, wiring, and lots of stuff while we were working on it. And they both love it when I take them to school or other school events where their friends will see them. |
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Jim Stabe Jim Stabe San Diego, Ca (270 posts) Registered: 02/28/2009 10:01AM Main British Car: 1966 MGB Roadster 350 LT1 Chevy |
Re: Made the Cars & Coffee FaceBook pics page
Rob
I really like the stance of the car now. Tell me more about what you need bent, I may be able to help you out. Jim |
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rficalora Rob Ficalora Cypress, TX (1726 posts) Registered: 10/24/2007 02:46PM Main British Car: '76 MGB w/CB front, Sebring rear, early metal dash Ford 302 |
Re: Made the Cars & Coffee FaceBook pics page
Thanks Jim. I sent you a PM with some info on it.
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mgbv81970 Scott Wooley Frederick Colorado (19 posts) Registered: 09/07/2011 02:20PM Main British Car: 1970 MGB 289 Ford V8 |
Re: Made the Cars & Coffee FaceBook pics page
Wow Rob, what a gorgeous car! Honestly one of the best of I've ever seen. Can't wait to see it in person one day. I'll be on the road this summer finally, but not in time for MG 2012. :(
You've just given me motivation to work faster (or smarter!) Nice job mate Scott |
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cgill Chris Gill Salmon Arm, British Columbia (91 posts) Registered: 08/13/2009 12:06AM Main British Car: 1979 MGB roadster Buick 215 with rover 3.9 heads and EFI |
Re: Made the Cars & Coffee FaceBook pics page
Nice work Rob. Your car is looking fantastic. Post some more videos of the sound coming from that little beast. It must be music to your ears!
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britcars Phil Ossinger New Brunswick, Canada (111 posts) Registered: 02/02/2009 07:58PM Main British Car: 1977 MGB Roadster, Rover 3.5 ADVENTURE BEFORE DEMENTIA! |
Re: Made the Cars & Coffee FaceBook pics page
Super looking car Rob! We're about a month away from driving the B in this part of the world.
What did you use for the door mirrors? |
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HealeyRick Rick Neville (282 posts) Registered: 12/19/2007 05:01PM Main British Car: 1963 Austin-Healey 3000 Ford 5.0L |
Re: Made the Cars & Coffee FaceBook pics page
Looks great, Rob. Congrats!
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BlownMGB-V8 Jim Blackwood 9406 Gunpowder Rd., Florence, KY 41042 (3487 posts) Registered: 10/23/2007 12:59PM Main British Car: 1971 MGB Blown,Injected,Intercooled Buick 340/AA80E/JagIRS |
Re: Made the Cars & Coffee FaceBook pics page
Matthew and I went to the local C&C this morning. Looked like a good crowd. We got there late because I forgot about it and by 11:00 they were starting to pull out but we had time to walk through the lot. There was one MGB-GT and I caught the driver as he was leaving for a short hello. He said there had been another MG there and he is a regular so maybe we'll catch up with them next Saturday morning. Lots of variety.
Jim |