[Nobbc] Car List

Sun Jan 30 23:27:44 MST 2011

Andy: I agree that original is the ideal but I think your Volvo powered TF is
the epitome of LBCs and how they evolved. Look at the numerous engine types
that were inserted in the MGB/C6/Rover8 alone. Cadillacs in Allards and
Kurtis...etc, etc. Is it a bastardization or just a mixed marriage, keeping
the creative juices flowing while improving or customizing to our hearts
content...as long as we keep them on the road and safe. I once saw an electric
powered MGA at a MG event that was very creative and cool.
Frank

----- Original Message -----
From: nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net <nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net>
To: 'North Bay British Car Club' <nobbc at autox.team.net>
Sent: Sun Jan 30 18:11:58 2011
Subject: Re: [Nobbc] Car List

Greg, as you know I like to keep my cars as original as possible but have
fitted a 5 speed to the MGA Coupe to make it drivable on the freeway and now
have a Frankenstein TF.  The TF is becoming my "play around with" car, I'm
keeping the Volvo engine because it has twice the power and an XPEG engine
would cost me around $7k which is more than the car is worth.  When you see
the car you'll understand, it's a good twenty footer.  So far I've fitted
MGB disc brakes and front suspension and a 3.9 MGB rear axle, so at least
the car with keep with the pack and stop.  I don't think it will be on the
road by Dawson's drive and it would need to be fairly warm as well.

On your Lotus Elan Coupe I would tend to keep it as original as possible
because it sounds really nice and original already and there probably aren't
too many left that way.  I'm looking forward to seeing it on Dawson's drive.

Andy

-----Original Message-----
From: nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net [mailto:nobbc-bounces at autox.team.net] On
Behalf Of Greg Tatarian
Sent: Saturday, January 29, 2011 5:58 PM
To: nobbc at autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Nobbc] Car List

Hi Mike,
A couple of years ago, John Kenner and Ron Wheeler co-hosted a picnic at
the parklands behind Ron's shop. John arranged and paid for a lot of BBQ
chicken and sausages, and the attendees brought side dishes. John
recruited his buddy, Steve, and yes, it is a lot of work, but was a
really nice day. There was a short drive beforehand, with the BBQ and
chatting being the central focus.
As you know, I held a tech session/potluck BBQ at our house last year,
and a tech session at JNW Engine the year before with food I bought and
attendees chipped in to pay for, as well as other tech sessions with
food and drinks both at our house and at John's.
Dawson has hosted I think 2 Valentine's Day drives, with coffee and
pastries and visiting before the drive, and last year's event included a
stop at a winery for tasting. Dawson is kindly hosting another next month.
You yourself tried to arrange a day at Infineon, after the one you and
Tim Thresh successfully arranged, which was well attended.
A few years ago, Andy hosted a pre-drive coffee/pastry/chat session.
I've probably forgotten some similar events and contributors without
intent to do so.
So, not impossible, but it does take one person who can line up the
necessary location, supplies, and helpers, set the date, and do most of
the work. We have lots of members, so hopefully another one of us will
get inspired to host an event. I'm in favor of trying to get a more
centralized location to attract more of our southern members, along with
our regular friends.
Thanks to Clif for jumping in to put together a list of members' cars -
hopefully the dataset will fill out as more members respond. Clif,
please send me the list when you've finished compiling it.
Trish and I took the maiden drive yesterday in our new 1967 Elan S3
Coupe SE (Special Equipment). It's mostly original, and has seen regular
use, but needs to be updated and serviced. I'm struggling with the
direction to take; keep it pretty much as-is, or do sympathetic upgrades
as I have with the S4 drophead coupe. The S3 is more elegant in
appearance, but feels more primitive than the S4, and is not as
high-performance, or as well-restored. Trish and I are going to enjoy
driving it a bit before I tackle the small fiberglass repair it needs
near the headlight, but there are other things that I will have to
decide whether they add to or take away from the classic character of
the car. For example, it needs a new dash; do I stay with the standard
walnut veneer, or choose a non-standard burl, or different wood? Change
the original carpets? I don't want to lose the original character of the
car, but do like my cars looking sharp.
To those who will be attending Dawson's drive - let me know what you
think when you see the car, OK?
Cheers,
Greg Tatarian

On 1/29/2011 12:10 PM, Mike Gianandrea wrote:
> Hi Cliff,
>
> I am a relatively new member, and I try, but can't attend all the
> rides, but I would be very interested in seeing a list of the members
> and vehicles that we do have, just for the hell of it. And once we do
> have a final list, (Those with multiple cars should bring pics and
> descritions to display) I think it would be fun to have one big get
> togther somewhere, a picnic, wine tasting, etc. I'm sure it take a lot
> of work, probably impossible to do, but it sure would be a hoot.
>
> P.S. Despite all her flaws, my 64 TR4 gets a 100 Rating in my mind!
>
> Michael
> 64 TR4
> -
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