I think we all knew that hi-test (91) was free of Ethanol here in New Brunswick, but did you know that some stations provide ALL octanes without it? Here's a useful site:
http://pure-gas.org/index.jsp?stateprov=NB
A request
This is an unabashed call for a pickup in Moncton requiring a truck or van. My brother-in-law is giving me his power generator (after I gave him some money) but it won't fit in my car (or the Jag). They live just off the highway by the casino (...and isn't THAT just the handiest thing). Should anyone be driving by that way with a van or truck, I can give directions and be generous with gas money and beer.
Bob E.
Bob E.
Report on the Oktoberfest Run
Today's run ended on a much different note than it started...but I'm getting ahead of myself.
Three groups braved the pounding runs and converged on the Bavarian restaurant near Sussex from Saint John, Moncton and Freddy. A group run designed to foster camaraderie among us car fanciers, it saw the foreign Auto Club from Moncton meet us at one of our traditional fall haunts. There was a large turnout and between us we filled one end of the restaurant.
The drive down found us on a few different back roads (the 710 and #10) which proved to be quick and fun. The rain was light and didn't dampen spirits in anyway. Once at the restaurant we greeted the fine folks from Moncton and Saint John and presented them with our beloved MG mud flaps as a token of friendship. It's hoped that they will be exchanged (again) at our next get together and that this becomes a long standing tradition. Take care of them Ovide, they're our club's most prized possession.
After dinner and chit-chat, we headed out into a downpour of biblical proportions. The crew retraced the route with folks splitting off onto the highway at various points. Finally on my own I was rewarded with dry roads and blue skies for the last few Ks.
Bob E.
Three groups braved the pounding runs and converged on the Bavarian restaurant near Sussex from Saint John, Moncton and Freddy. A group run designed to foster camaraderie among us car fanciers, it saw the foreign Auto Club from Moncton meet us at one of our traditional fall haunts. There was a large turnout and between us we filled one end of the restaurant.
The drive down found us on a few different back roads (the 710 and #10) which proved to be quick and fun. The rain was light and didn't dampen spirits in anyway. Once at the restaurant we greeted the fine folks from Moncton and Saint John and presented them with our beloved MG mud flaps as a token of friendship. It's hoped that they will be exchanged (again) at our next get together and that this becomes a long standing tradition. Take care of them Ovide, they're our club's most prized possession.
After dinner and chit-chat, we headed out into a downpour of biblical proportions. The crew retraced the route with folks splitting off onto the highway at various points. Finally on my own I was rewarded with dry roads and blue skies for the last few Ks.
Bob E.
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Hampton Middle School Car Show
Good morning I am putting out a invitation that we will be having a car show with some great prizes to be won. This will be an awesome car show for the students and families of Hampton Middle School on October 31 from 12:30 - 2:30 located at 11 School Street Hampton, NB We would like to have as many members that are able to, attend this car show. The the kids and families are really excited about this event and this is the age when kids start to dream about the car they wish to restore when they are older. If you plan to attend could you just send me an message to confirm you will be coming. Please feel free to invite your friends to come and join us. Looking forward to seeing everyone in Hampton on October 31.
Dan Foote 1 506 832 6020
P.S. Please feel free to invite your friends and family who have antique, hot rod or custom cars or trucks and bikes.
- Dan
Dan Foote 1 506 832 6020
P.S. Please feel free to invite your friends and family who have antique, hot rod or custom cars or trucks and bikes.
- Dan
Details on the OktoberFest Run
Remember....cash only!
Bob E.
Oh, COME ON!!!!
Huit Chevaux: Twin-Engined 1968 Citroen 2CV Rally Project
http://bringatrailer.com/2014/10/18/huit-chevaux-twin-engined-1968-citroen-2cv-rally-project/
http://bringatrailer.com/2014/10/18/huit-chevaux-twin-engined-1968-citroen-2cv-rally-project/
Oktoberfest Run
I've booked the Bavarian Restaurant ( http://www.oldbavarian.ca/index.html ) for Sunday, the 26th at 2:00 PM. Note that they only accept cash or cheque. No credit cards or debit cards. We've been there several times in the past and the food has always been amazing.
*This is a joint run with the folks from Moncton*
On a completely unrelated note, will the person with the official FABAC MG mud flaps please contact me.
Bob E.
*This is a joint run with the folks from Moncton*
On a completely unrelated note, will the person with the official FABAC MG mud flaps please contact me.
Bob E.
The beauty of automation
Watch this detailed and fascinating video of modern automobile manufacturing showing the extensive use of robotics. (BMW owners will be especially interested.)
http://www.youtube.com/embed/libw1rV2McY?feature=player_detailpag
Thanks to Herb for passing this one along.
(I guess this isn't a Morgan factory. ;-) - David)
http://www.youtube.com/embed/libw1rV2McY?feature=player_detailpag
Thanks to Herb for passing this one along.
(I guess this isn't a Morgan factory. ;-) - David)
Report on October's FABAC Meeting
A small but enthusiastic (and hungry!) group met at Brubaker's on Wednesday evening.
- Gary opened with a recap of the runs that have taken place since last meeting and there were a good number.
- Alex and Lise were congratulated on their upcoming birthdays (a young 50...ish) and even more warmly congratulated on an impending celebration of 55 years of marriage.
- Herb proposed a trip next year to Atlantic Motorsport Park in Nova Scotia for a weekend visit. We might even get some track time in.
- Kelvin offered to put on a Guy Falkes night on Nov 15th. Watch here for details.
- Next month's meeting will be at the new Blue Door just down the road on King and Regent.
- A dinner run to the Bavarian restaurant ( http://www.oldbavarian.ca/contact.html ) near Sussex was proposed for the 26th of this month. Watch for details here.
- With the boring stuff out of the way we got down to the fun part. Kelvin circulated another recent auction find to stump the group. We figured out pretty quickly that it was an inclinometer but for what? It turned out to be for the forest industry to gauge the height of trees.
- John kept up the tradition by offering another quiz. That darn Kelvin won it....again.
- Despite the gorgeous and warm fall weather, two LBC's were seen with their tops up. You know who you are. I'll be watching.
FABAC Meeting Wednesday, October 15
Larry/Sandi have made arrangements for our monthly meeting on Wednesday, October 15, 5:30, at Brubaker’s on King Street in Fredericton.
Looks like a beautiful day for Little British Cars with a forecast of temperatures in the 20s!!!
Looks like a beautiful day for Little British Cars with a forecast of temperatures in the 20s!!!
Gobble Gooble
A beautiful day no matter what you were doing. Helen & Herb, Margot
& David, and Carolyn & David took a leisurely tour via Nackawic
to Kings Landing. Arriving there we met Tim just finishing a day's
volunteering at the turkey shoot. In the parking lot, I spotted a
beautiful blue Z4 that might hint that Bruce and Johanna were on the
grounds somewhere.
I know four very stuffed travelers.
A great day.
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A Plan for Thanksgiving Monday
If you are just looking for a leisurely drive, or you aren't stuffed yet and need more turkey, Carolyn and I are going to head out from the Riverside Resort and Conference Centre near Mactaquac.
Departure: 2:00pm
Route: 105 to Nackawic and back to Kings Landing
We'll use the Kings Head Inn entrance rather than the main entrance since we are not going onto the grounds.
Probably will get our names in for supper around 3:30 or so, for a 5:30 or later supper. Not sure how that works.
- David
Departure: 2:00pm
Route: 105 to Nackawic and back to Kings Landing
We'll use the Kings Head Inn entrance rather than the main entrance since we are not going onto the grounds.
Probably will get our names in for supper around 3:30 or so, for a 5:30 or later supper. Not sure how that works.
- David
A Halloween request
Hi there everyone.
My eldest grand-daughter is going door to door to collect food for the foodbank as part of trick or treat. She plans to go as Indiana Jones. She has the jacket, the boots, and the hat but needs a whip.
I wonder if any member has the courage to admit they have one and be prepared to lend it to her for the night.
Thanks a lot.
Kelvin
My eldest grand-daughter is going door to door to collect food for the foodbank as part of trick or treat. She plans to go as Indiana Jones. She has the jacket, the boots, and the hat but needs a whip.
I wonder if any member has the courage to admit they have one and be prepared to lend it to her for the night.
Thanks a lot.
Kelvin
Thanksgiving Turkey at Kings Landing
The Nielsens are planning to enjoy the fine weather this Thanksgiving with a drive (we don't know where) in the TR6, and a traditional meal at the Kings Head Inn on Monday. The menu includes soup, cider or brown bread, roast turkey with sage dressing, mashed potatoes, vegetables and pumpkin pie served with real whipped cream, tea or coffee. Dinners are $20.95 pp plus tax (child portions $13.95 plus tax).
The Kings Head Inn hosts Thanksgiving dinner on a first come first served basis (running 11:30am to 5pm, Saturday through Monday). Reservations are only accepted for groups of 16 or more — which I am sure we can't organize at this late date — but it is always possible to arrive at any time prior to 4:30 and add your name to the waiting list. Once your name is on that list, you will be guaranteed a meal but wait times will vary and this is a busy weekend. Although all three days are very busy, the staff suggests that Sunday will probably have the longest waiting times so we suggest Monday afternoon at 4:30 preceded by a run.
If you wish to visit the settlement, there would be an additional admission fee (Adult: $16.81; Senior (65+) / Student (16+): $14.68). There is no admission fee if you are only planning to have dinner, and you may take the Kings Head Inn entrance and park there. It is also possible to pay the necessary admission fee at the Inn should you change your mind or find there will be a long wait for your table.
If you can join us please e-mail no later than Saturday before noon.
Add drive suggestion, departure time/place and meal time.
Click on: Celebrate Thanksgiving at Kings Landing Historical Settlement!
The Kings Head Inn hosts Thanksgiving dinner on a first come first served basis (running 11:30am to 5pm, Saturday through Monday). Reservations are only accepted for groups of 16 or more — which I am sure we can't organize at this late date — but it is always possible to arrive at any time prior to 4:30 and add your name to the waiting list. Once your name is on that list, you will be guaranteed a meal but wait times will vary and this is a busy weekend. Although all three days are very busy, the staff suggests that Sunday will probably have the longest waiting times so we suggest Monday afternoon at 4:30 preceded by a run.
If you wish to visit the settlement, there would be an additional admission fee (Adult: $16.81; Senior (65+) / Student (16+): $14.68). There is no admission fee if you are only planning to have dinner, and you may take the Kings Head Inn entrance and park there. It is also possible to pay the necessary admission fee at the Inn should you change your mind or find there will be a long wait for your table.
If you can join us please e-mail no later than Saturday before noon.
Add drive suggestion, departure time/place and meal time.
Click on: Celebrate Thanksgiving at Kings Landing Historical Settlement!
I had a blast!
I was invited to participate in the "Lexus Amazing In Motion Driving Event" this past Friday afternoon.
It was most worthwhile with professional driver trainers focusing on advanced driving techniques involving vision (seating position and mirror settings), emergency braking, collision avoidance, slalom, and braking on turn.
Everyone got a chance to work through all the events with each of the seven Lexus models. Nice to be able to really get to know ABS braking on someone else's tires — repeatedly!
- David
"The Ultimate Car Trivia Test"
Some very interesting tidbits on this site:
http://www.rense.com/general96/cartriv.html
Thanks to David S. for passing this along.
http://www.rense.com/general96/cartriv.html
Thanks to David S. for passing this along.
An addendum to Ralph's story
Thanks to Sue G. for the photo:
You may recall the incident in which Ralph came VERY close to losing an eye unloading his Austin.
I expect Ralph can look back at it with much less pain now than when it happened.
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I expect Ralph can look back at it with much less pain now than when it happened.
Suspension systems
http://driving.ca/auto-news/news/everything-you-need-to-know-about-car-suspensions
Thanks to 2CV Bob for passing this along.
David says: I can't believe they didn't mention Morgan suspensions which provided a sliding pillar independent front suspension in 1909! (And still use it!!!!)
Thanks to 2CV Bob for passing this along.
David says: I can't believe they didn't mention Morgan suspensions which provided a sliding pillar independent front suspension in 1909! (And still use it!!!!)
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