Glad to hear you got it together Glen. You should have come on down to
Palo Alto anyway. I'm sure Gary would have been able to get you in. I
ended up judging the class you would have been in too! Based on what
I've seen (and read) of your car you would have placed as a lot of the
cars had some modifications, except for the all original 42,000 mile
Austin A50. The '66(?) Thames van with vintage Norton Manx race bike
inside was ultra cool and very popular with the crowd.
There were only 2 BE's at PA, John Carey's on the field and a "61" in
the for sale lot (no price listed). No Spridgets at all.
Herby
63 MKII Sprite (Herbytoy - patiently waiting)
62 MKII Sprite (the "resto-mod" driver)
00 Dakota R/T (the new toy)
herby@herbytoys.com
www.herbytoys.com
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-spridgets@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-spridgets@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Glen Byrns
Sent: Monday, June 26, 2006 8:01 AM
To: spridgets@autox.team.net
Subject: Chico all Brit show
I got the Austin's shocks on in time to take it to Palo Alto, but
chickened
out when I saw the website and relaized I should have sent in a photo
and
gotten a confirmation of invitation ahead of time. Since I couldn't
reach
anyone Saturday night to confirm that I would be welcome, I opted to
make the
first drive on the new 1275 up to the Chico all Brit show. The lowered
suspension feels good, and the the new Peterbuilts at the corners were
perfect. The new motor got a bit warm and I had to run the heater all
the
way. But considering it was 105 F, I guess that's to be expected. I'll
add
an oil cooler this week as insurance for the Bustercluster trip.
Smooth motor, 25mpg on a hastily chosen rich needle, wonderful
handling. I'm
now officially in love with this little Austin.
BTW, there wasn't a single bugeye at the Chico show! Terrible!
Glen
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