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Dan B
Dan Blackwood
South Charleston, WV
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Main British Car:
1966 TR4A, 1980 TR7 Multiport EFI MegaSquirt on the TR4A. Lexus V8 pl

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Re: PJ’s MG 2013 Oregon Trail Road trip
Posted by: Dan B
Date: July 17, 2013 08:41AM

PJ, thanks for posting this thread. It has been fun following your journey!


madmax
Max Fulton
Durham, NC
(186 posts)

Registered:
10/19/2008 07:45PM

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1974 1/2 MGB 1972 MGB 1977 V8 project 1972 B r 1860 cc

Re: PJ’s MG 2013 Oregon Trail Road trip
Posted by: madmax
Date: July 23, 2013 08:25PM

Very cool, PJ.

Where are you at Now?


lawnvett
PJ Lenihan
Winston-Salem, NC
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Registered:
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Main British Car:
74 MGB-GT 3.4 V-6 crate, 5 spd

Re: PJ’s MG 2013 Oregon Trail Road trip
Posted by: lawnvett
Date: July 27, 2013 12:33AM

Hi Max

I'm visiting my son and his family in Campbell, CA. On Monday 7-29 I'll store my V-6 BGT with Bill Hiland at On the Road Again, nearby in Morgan Hill, CA.
. I will fly home then return in a couple of months to retrieve my MG have another visit with my 4 year old grandson then take a southern route home to NC.
Hope to make a few stops on the trip home to visit some of you guys out here.
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74ls1tr6
Calvin Grannis
Elk Grove,CA
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Registered:
11/10/2007 10:05AM

Main British Car:
74 TR6 / 71 MGB GT TR6/Ls1 71 MGB GT/Ls1

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Re: PJ’s MG 2013 Oregon Trail Road trip
Posted by: 74ls1tr6
Date: July 27, 2013 09:55PM

PJ,
Saw your car at MG2013 right next to Robert Milners 67 GT. I was looking for you but didn't see you. I guess I will see you at BV8 2014

Calvin


lawnvett
PJ Lenihan
Winston-Salem, NC
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74 MGB-GT 3.4 V-6 crate, 5 spd

Re: PJ’s MG 2013 Oregon Trail Road trip
Posted by: lawnvett
Date: July 28, 2013 12:53PM

Calvin,

Sorry I missed you.

PJ


lawnvett
PJ Lenihan
Winston-Salem, NC
(477 posts)

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74 MGB-GT 3.4 V-6 crate, 5 spd

Re: PJ’s MG 2013 Oregon Trail Road trip
Posted by: lawnvett
Date: July 30, 2013 10:46AM

All

was well dropping off the MGBGT V6 with Bill at On the Road Again in Morgan Hill, CA. Bill was kind enough to drive me to the train station in San Jose using one of his personal MGs. Caltrain was right on time and no problems transferring to BART for arrival at SFO.

A few glitches with my flight to CLT so I'm writing from PHL should get to GSO this afternoon. It will be good to be home again.
Photo from On the Road Again showroom in Morgan Hill, CA. My MG will be in good company


lawnvett
PJ Lenihan
Winston-Salem, NC
(477 posts)

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Main British Car:
74 MGB-GT 3.4 V-6 crate, 5 spd

Re: PJ’s MG 2013 Oregon Trail Road trip part 2 homeward bound
Posted by: lawnvett
Date: October 06, 2013 03:31AM

I stored my 74 MGBGT V-6 at On the road again restoration shop in Morgan Hill, CA in late July after driving from NC along the Oregon Trail to MG 2013 in Corvallis, OR..Now it's time to do part two of my road trip, I'll soon be homeward bound.

I will be flying back to to the West Coast Oct. 10,2013 and after visiting family for a few days in Silicon Valley, I plan to drive home to Winston-Salem, NC. My route is flexible but has some specific goals:
1) I'd like to meet other family and MGExp members along the way and I am willing to drive a little out of the way for such a get together. May even stumble across a club meeting or an event to attend.
2) I will continue to take photos for the Moss Motors Challenge, so you may be able to direct me to an interesting sign for an obscure named town or county.
3) I love to hear from you if you know a great road I've just gotta drive while I'm in your area.
4) I will be driving south on the Pacific coast highway on or about Sunday 10-13-13 and plan to do a photo op at Moss in Goleta,CA; then proceed eastward using mostly secondary roads through the souther states. New Orleans is on the list. I'm not sure about fed parks with the fuss in DC.
5) I'll type a few sentences each evening and attach some photos, so email me if you wish to receive these trip updates. Go here if you want to read my posts from July while following the Oregon Trail.
[www.mgexp.com]

Hope to hear from you with suggestions! If there are duplicates or wish to unsubscribe just let me know.


PJ
pjlenihan AT me.com



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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Re: PJ’s MG 2013 Oregon Trail Road trip part 2 homeward bound
Posted by: mowog1
Date: October 06, 2013 10:11AM

Happy trails.


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: PJ’s MG 2013 Oregon Trail Road trip part 2 homeward bound
Posted by: lawnvett
Date: October 08, 2013 04:36PM

Exciting landing San Francisco SFO
Almost a touch and go
A Continental aircraft was on our runway right where we were heading.
Very Exciting as our Captian pulled up at the last minute. Nice work USAirways!

We did a lap around San Fran then landed.

flew out here to resume my MG road trip, my V6 BGT has been in storage in CA for a couple of months, now it's time to have some more driving adventures in a 40 year old LBC. — with Brenda Bromfield


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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Re: PJ’s MG 2013 Oregon Trail Road trip
Posted by: rficalora
Date: October 08, 2013 11:26PM

Hi PJ - you know you are welcome here if you're headed this way to get to New Orleans.


lawnvett
PJ Lenihan
Winston-Salem, NC
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Registered:
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74 MGB-GT 3.4 V-6 crate, 5 spd

Re: PJ’s MG 2013 Oregon Trail Road trip
Posted by: lawnvett
Date: October 11, 2013 01:56AM

Rented this little buggy for a day to get from SFO down to Morgan Hill, CA to pick up my V6 BGT from storage at On the Road Again.

Three cheers to Bill Hiland and his crew for looking after my MG since the end of MG 2013.
They were also kind enough to give it a thorough inspection and service in prep for my 3000+ mile trip home to NC.

Great shop and they will be hosting the British Motor Trade Association annual meeting in a few months.
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BlownMGB-V8
Jim Blackwood
9406 Gunpowder Rd., Florence, KY 41042
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10/23/2007 12:59PM

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1971 MGB Blown,Injected,Intercooled Buick 340/AA80E/JagIRS

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Re: PJ’s MG 2013 Oregon Trail Road trip
Posted by: BlownMGB-V8
Date: October 11, 2013 10:06AM

OK PJ, let's have a review of the engine and tranny in the Camaro. Good swap material?

Jim


lawnvett
PJ Lenihan
Winston-Salem, NC
(477 posts)

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74 MGB-GT 3.4 V-6 crate, 5 spd

Re: PJ’s MG 2013 Oregon Trail Road trip
Posted by: lawnvett
Date: October 11, 2013 03:37PM

seat of the pants felt similar to a V6 MG slower than the Roadmaster, this was not the highest HP offered in the Camero.


mgb260
Jim Nichols
Sequim,WA
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1973 MGB roadster 260 Ford V8

Re: PJ’s MG 2013 Oregon Trail Road trip
Posted by: mgb260
Date: October 11, 2013 11:20PM

PJ, You're a great MGB ambassador!


lawnvett
PJ Lenihan
Winston-Salem, NC
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74 MGB-GT 3.4 V-6 crate, 5 spd

Re: PJ’s MG 2013 Oregon Trail Road trip
Posted by: lawnvett
Date: October 12, 2013 12:22PM

Reports and pics from the PCH will be forthcoming, I've been loving my 3 days with my 4 year old grandson here in Campbell, CA. My 35 year old son enjoyed a drive in the V-6 MG last evening as we did take out from an Indian Restaurant. My son usually drives a late mode 3 series BMW, but was all smiles shifting thru the the gears of "Roxy".

Bill Hiland and his staff at On the Road Again were very kind to store my car since MG 2013 and they also gave it a thorough inspection before my 3,000 + mile trip home. Other than lube and oil only one issue was observed: a loose front wheel bearing. Glad to know that has been sorted.



lawnvett
PJ Lenihan
Winston-Salem, NC
(477 posts)

Registered:
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Main British Car:
74 MGB-GT 3.4 V-6 crate, 5 spd

Re: PJ’s MG 2013 Oregon Trail Road trip
Posted by: lawnvett
Date: October 13, 2013 11:30PM

Started my day with a trip over to the airport see Brenda (my lovely wife) off on at 7:30 flight to Charlotte. By 8 AM I was leaving San Francisco international Airport heading south on 280. Stopped a little south of San Jose for breakfast before continuing to Monterey to pick up the Pacific Coast Highway. May look for a photo off at Pebble Beach cloudy conditions are supposed to clear for my trip down that scenic road
PCH hwy is such a wiggle rd the sky is clear a views couldn't be better. Near Big Sur as I type. Now 65 miles south of Monterey enjoying a bowl of clam chowder at the Whale Watcher Cafe. I'm looking west out to sea but haven't seen a whale
Been driving 5 hours will arrive near Moss Motors in Golleta CA by the end of the day.
Throttle return is sluggish May need a new cable or spring.
Did 11 hours of PCH today; breathtaking views and lots of thumbs up and nice car comments. overnighting in Oxnard
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CA milage sign Roxy.jpg


pspeaks
Paul Speaks
Dallas, Texas
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Registered:
07/20/2009 06:40PM

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1972 MGB-GT 1979 Ford 302

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Re: PJ’s MG 2013 Oregon Trail Road trip
Posted by: pspeaks
Date: October 14, 2013 12:18AM

Lived at Point Mugu for four years; my GT loved it too. envy you PJ.

Paul



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lawnvett
PJ Lenihan
Winston-Salem, NC
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Registered:
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74 MGB-GT 3.4 V-6 crate, 5 spd

Re: PJ’s MG 2013 Oregon Trail Road trip
Posted by: lawnvett
Date: October 15, 2013 12:41AM

Day 2 eastbound
Not as much driving today as I visited a couple of car buddies.
First Roger in Ventura a new friend. We had corresponded some on the MGExperience over the past year or so but met face to face for the first time today. Roger's stories about his career at
NASA were very interesting, he was one of the guys who did problem solving. One example being portrayed in the movie Apollo 13 when they crew said, "Houston we
have a problem".

My afternoon visit was with an all-round great guy, BILL Guzman. My primary reason was just to say hello in person since I was in the area, but a secondary reason was selfish. I knew Bill could help me solve a little throttle sticking issue with my car. Sure enough, in no time he provided a replacement Return spring on throttle.


Then found a Vacuumed leak that need attention, but wouldn't stop there he also fabricated some aluminum to direct more air through the radiator and adjusted the carb. Bill, you are a super guy and thank you again for helping a long distance MG driver.
BTW contact Bill if you are interested in V-6 power for your LBC he is the go to guy!

After all the fine tuning was completed and plenty of stories shared I hit the road again and drove about 2.5 hours to get to the other side of LA. Tomorrow I think I'll go see if the Grand Canyon is open for business.
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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: PJ’s MG 2013 Oregon Trail Road trip
Posted by: lawnvett
Date: October 15, 2013 10:54AM

you guys like more photos right
Bill fine tuning a 3.4 V-6.jpg
Bill fixin Roxy.JPG


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: PJ’s MG 2013 Oregon Trail Road trip
Posted by: lawnvett
Date: October 15, 2013 10:40PM

Soon after getting out of LA I was able to connect with the historic RT 66 I must admit to being somewhat underwhelmed The road surface was pretty rough and they were sometimes I was concerned about damage to the car A trip down historic rt 66 was on my list of things to do. I stopped at the route 66 Museum in Victorville ca. And took a few photos.
Then alternated between 66 and I 40 while I crossed the Mohave desert. Wouldn't want to cross it on foot.
Glad I have music and pod casts to relieve the monotony of the landscape.
One highway warning sign said : No services next 55 miles.
This is my first time traveling by car across this part of California.
Altitude. 2500. To 2800.
Love my cruise control. And air con 75 mph 2500 rpm coolant to 185 F. Life is good today. I pulled off the highway and drove up to Laughlin before sunset.
I'm not much of a gambler but if I were there is plenty of opportunity here at the Edgewater Hotel and Casino in Laughlin Nevada. But I must admit one of the major attractions for me was a hotel room for $19.95 Last night near LA I paid hundred and 39
I just found out that the other side of the Colorado River in Arizona is in the mountain time zone so I'll gain an hour on my trip tomorrow.
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