Wednesday the 16th (two days from now)
The April (spring) meeting and dinner will be at Dimitri's in the what-ever-it's-called. Reservations are at 5:00 PM.
Rob E.
Largest Car Factory in the World
Dave Strang passed this along to me the other day.
https://youtu.be/NQgal5kteYw?si=QtOQurR8bko5aH7l
- Phil
Saint John Run
We had a great trip to Saint John meeting up with the Saint John members and also Chris Painter showed up from Sussex—a total of 16 club members. I would like to thank everyone.
Cheers
John
These might brighten your day—or night.
I picked this up this morning from the Toyota dealer, brought it to the breakfast, then hid under the table as I was bombarded with questions and interest. I promised pictures and a part number on the site.
Dan, I'll bet the 7 would like this?
The story (because there's ALWAYS a story):
A week and a half ago there was a post on the Jaguar forum about an LED retrofit kit that a member had bought from his local Toyota dealer. It seems that this was made for the old Toyota LandCruiser. It consisted of a standard 7 in headlight, an LED H4 bulb, a wiring harness with relays(!), a bunch of tie straps and instructions. Amazingly it only cost 16 bucks (US). The next day (last Tuesday) I went to our local dealer armed with the part number and ordered two of them, paying up front. I was a little miffed that it was more than twice the initial price but that's still a LOT less than any other conversion I've seen. I picked up the order this morning and upon opening one of the boxes discovered two (2!) bulbs and associated hardware. This was the reason for the higher price. There must be different packaging for some reason. That gives me four sets for the measly price of $85.80 Beaver bucks with taxes.
The Toyota part number is "TOY 8111060P70 Headlamp Assembly SPORD". $37.30 Beaver Bucks. The parts gent was quite interested when I told him the story. I added that the initial article indicated that Toyota was clearing these out of their warehouses. ORDER THEM NOW IF YOU WANT THEM!
The pictures show the front and back of the headlamp with the bulb installed. Note that the wiring harness is for the pair and will probably need some modification to fit your car. I'm gonna give this a go soon and will report.
- Rob E and his soldering iron.
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An important update for the Saint John run this Saturday.
Final Update:
A change where we were planning to meet in Oromocto at Tim’s on the 12th. Ian is thinking of coming with us and he suggested just down the street from the Tims. There is a new information centre across the street with more parking spaces. Members could go to Tim’s, pick up a coffee and then meet at the information centre. At 10:30 and leave for Saint John around 11:15.To date I have 15 members that are planning on going. I hope to hear from other members that are interested in going.
Cheers
John
Update from John:
I have received a call from the Pub.
Trip to Saint John on April 12/25 for lunch at the Britt’s Pub and Eatery on 1255 Sandy Point Road. I have made reservations for 20 for 12:30pm. We will be meeting at Tim Horton's in Oromocto across from Sobeys and Canadian Tire around 10:45am and leaving at 11:20am driving to Saint John on Rte7. If members would please let me know how many will be going so I can let the Pub know how many to expect.
Cheers,
John
Previously:
I am just wondering if the club members would be interested in a possible drive to Saint John on 12 April—a Saturday—maybe having some of our members coming down from Fredericton and meeting up with Saint John members and having lunch at the Britt's Pub & Eatery Rockwood. Just let me know what you think and I will make Reservations at the pub. Probably at this early date, people will want to use their daily drivers rather than LBCs.
Cheers,
John
Horns aren't just found on cars!
Our very own Sandi and Larry both perform with the UNB Concert Band and invite all of you to their upcoming concert—Sandi on sax and Larry on trumpet.
April 8 at 7:30
This is the first time the concert has been livestreamed, as the concert hall is “sold out”. (At the time and date listed, click this link to watch and listen on YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/live/8A0kd0WxEu4)
Sunday's Dumfries Run Report
I apologize to EVERYONE about the snow and vicious winds Sunday morning. I jinxed the weather by removing my snow tires, storing the snowblower and shovels, and the biggest thumb-the-nose at nature, putting away my winter bicycle. So there I was this morning—in the cursed snow—braving the wind that bit into my face—changing my tires back again.
We met on the side of the road just out side of town on the Woodstock road/102 and headed north. The wind was nasty and driving demanded one's full attention. At least the roads were clear and devoid of ice.
Once at Dumfries, we joined up with a few others and spent some time up at the shack learning about the sap to sugar process. We've done this every year but it's still fun to see the huge boiler in operation.
Inside the lodge we found an entire side reserved for us and greeted a couple car's worth of stragglers. We had 17 FABACians in total, about average for this run. It's interesting that this outing, the first of the season, is always well attended no matter how lousy the weather is. Maybe it's the maple syrup.
Thanks to all who attended and made this a fun way to spend an afternoon.
We met on the side of the road just out side of town on the Woodstock road/102 and headed north. The wind was nasty and driving demanded one's full attention. At least the roads were clear and devoid of ice.
Once at Dumfries, we joined up with a few others and spent some time up at the shack learning about the sap to sugar process. We've done this every year but it's still fun to see the huge boiler in operation.
Inside the lodge we found an entire side reserved for us and greeted a couple car's worth of stragglers. We had 17 FABACians in total, about average for this run. It's interesting that this outing, the first of the season, is always well attended no matter how lousy the weather is. Maybe it's the maple syrup.
Thanks to all who attended and made this a fun way to spend an afternoon.
Rob E.
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Report on March Meeting
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OuiTHMuvqT4
Ya...it was that kinda evening except that no one danced a macarena on the table. Dianne has been known to do that, but it was on a campus far, far away and in a galaxy a long time ago.
Somehow we wound our way to El Mariachi in what was a former dorm for STU. It gave off the vibe of a former cafeteria because it was. That gave us lots of elbow room.
Gary started the festivities by welcoming all, and introduced a new member, Barry Grant. Barry comes complete with a buncha fun cars in various states and we'll be working on him to arrange a garage tour soon.
- This weekend starts the season with a run to Dumfries for pancakes. Details are in the previous post.
- John D. (not Delorean) is planning a run to Saint John (are ya reading this Ralph?) on the 12th of April.
- Cape Breton June 12-14th,
- Pei July 30th to the 3rd of August,
- Phil mentioned a trip to Mossport on the 15th of June (see mowoguniversity.com)
- The Wednesday evening car shows along the riverfront will start up in May.
Everyone agreed that like Namaste last month, El Mariachi was excellent with a capitol "Yum!". We'll be eating there again.
The next meeting will be at one of our old favourites, Dimitri's.
Rob E.
Next FABAC Meeting March 19th (almost Spring!)
A new place for several of us but highly recommended—El Mariachi Restaurant Bar—Mexican food and drink.
5:30pm as usual.
A little tricky to get to the first time, but if you recall the old Keddy's Motel or the St. Thomas residence and conference centre off Forrest Hill Road, El Mariachi is round the back of that property. Parking back there is clearly marked. Entrance and exit is done counter-clockwise or if you prefer, anti-clockwise. Do it wrong, and we will tease you mercilessly (I'm beginning to sound like Rob Earl!)!
- David
Menu:
Dumfries Maple for pancakes
Sunday, Sunday, Sunday, Sunday, the twenty-third of March—a bare three days after the first day of spring.
Depart at noon for a 1:00 PM rendezvous at Dumfries.
As always, the inaugural season run is to Dumfries Maple for pancakes and such.
Let's meet at Miller's Ice, just up the road from where Prospect and Woodstock Road meet. It's a blue metal building on the left that has an ice cream shop there in the summer.
If you plan on going separately, or joining in on the way PLEASE LET ME KNOW. I'll inform Dumfries so that they can arrange tables for us.
Anyone who fails to do so will be forced to sit outside in an icy puddle!
Rob E.
FABAC February Meeting report
We met upstairs at the Freddy curling club on Rookwood Ave. in Freddy at Namaste Restaurant. We had a large private area with plenty of room. This was appreciated by all after packing in like sardines last month. The extra room encouraged table hopping and visits. Sandi & Larry are to be thanked for the excellent choice of dinner venues.
- John D. et all has planned a couple of extensive summer tours. Plans are still a bit fluid but these should be great fun.
- Gary passed around some fridge magnets with the club logo that had been made by John D. (same gent as mentioned above). These can be used as advertisements for the club and it's suggested that members stick them on their own cars or possibly on British cars seen in the wild. My own tests on a similar magnet show that they will stay on a car. They don't do well in the rain however.
- Again, there was some discussion on advertising for the club. Version 2,405 of the club's brochure was passed around and many revisions were penned on it. Watch for an updated version to appear here soon.
The next meeting will be at the El Mariachi Restaurant hidden off of the Forest Hill road. Watch for details.
Rob E.
FABAC Meeting February 19
The next meeting will be at Namaste Restaurant in the Capital Winter Club 232 Rookwood Ave. on February 19 at 5:30. They are going to put us behind the curtain so we’ll have some privacy.
Larry
Cape Breton trip June 2025
Here is a trip Ernst and I are planning for my birthday.
- Day one Thursday June 12. Drive from Fredericton, NB to Cheticamp NS 635 km around seven hours driving spend the night Cornerstone Motel in Cheticamp. 1(902)224-3232
- Day two Friday June 13 . Drive take Rte 30 Englishtown NS. Then take the Ferry to North Sydney on to Rte 125E to Sydney then Rte 22 S to Louisbourg around 331 Km approximately hours driving time 4 1/2 hours Spending the night in Louisbourg at The Fortress Inn 1(902)733-2844.
- Day three Saturday, June 14 driving from to Louisbourg NS on Rte4 W to Port Hawkesbury on Rte 16 S to Canso NS . Continue on route 16 S.to Isaac Nova Scotia. Then take Rte 374 S to Sheet Harbour around 519Km around 6hr driving time. Spending the night in Sheet Harbor at Fairwinds Motel 1(902)885-2502
- Day four Sunday, June 15 Sheet Harbour Nova Scotia on Rte 224 W to Upper Musquoboit Harbour on to Truro on Rte 289W. Then on Rte 2 the Glooscap trail to Parrsborro NS and Spring Hill on Goosecap trail onto Amherst Nova Scotia. Amherst NS to Moncton taking route 106. Moncton to Salisbury New Brunswick taking the Coles Island cut off back to Fredericton. Driving around 500km and approximately six hours driving time.
- John D.
Five day road trip PEI
Here is the revised trip that Ernst and I will be taking in July 30 to August 3 in Prince Edward Island.
I am submitting a revised Prince Edward Island trip as I have been informed by my hotel that I had in Charlottetown that 31 July was unavailable. So here’s the new updated trip.
- Wednesday Day one Fredericton to Summerside 305 staying Canada’s Best Value Hotel in Summerside $344.97 for 2 nights.
- Thursday Day two drive from Summerside to North Rustico around 45km.Then driving the section circled in black. Around 222km. Staying in Charlottetown at a hotel for two nights. Hotel costs is $413.00 for Two nights.
- Friday Day three drive around the section circled in green approximately 325 km. Staying at Canada’s Best Value Hotel.
- Saturday Day four driving to around the centre circled in red. Approximately 110 km after driving on the four day around the designated area. Maybe find a good restaurant in Charlottetown and have a look around then back to the hotel.
- Sunday Day five driving back to Fredericton 305 km. I am now looking for hotel in Summerside and Charlottetown PEI.
Cheers,
John D.
Boat Tail Speedster
The Jag forum is having a field day with this. The brakes are no where near up to the job of stopping this thing, although it'll never get to any appreciable speed since the XK engine will shred those skimpy wire wheels as soon as anyone steps on the gas.
Rob E.
A card idea
Here’s a little something I whipped up on my iPhone after reading the blog. I thought Robert had a good idea so I played with this on my iPhone and here’s what I came up with for a business card and brochure for the club. If you’re wondering why it’s an MGB it’s because every time someone sees my car on the street they ask is that an MGB. I say no it’s a Triumph.
Cheers
John
Report on FABAC Jan. 15th meeting
With 2025 barely out of diapers, we met at the Snooty Fox and earlybirds got to watch the others wander back and forth past the window, deciding which door was the entrance.
We broke records, at least some recent ones, with 23 folks showing up to kick off the new year. We welcomed Tom Fisk and Rick Morrison to the fold. Both are afflicted with MGB ownership which should help put a bit more 'B' in FABAC.
There was a good bit of discussion about the club, how it's doing and what we can do to bring up the numbers. Ernst talked a bit about far-flung owners and suggested that we have meetings/dinners nearer to them. A point that was made was that these (hopefully) new members should be encouraged to make lunch reservations near their location and invite us, as they know their area's offerings.
There were a few comments on the brochure and folks were urged to make any suggestions to the undersigned (Rob E.) soon and we'll get a few made for folks to hand out when appropriate. Business cards were another suggestion. This would be a handy item to have since everyone could carry a couple in their pocket, purse or wallet to hand out. Every office supply store carries packs of inexpensive business card sheets and the makers have templates available free on their websites. I've used the Avery versions with my word program. They can also be used in a PDF editor, or Photoshop if you want to get fancy. The onus will be on individuals to make their own since they can personalize the cards.
A point that was made several times was that this is EVERYONE's club and everyone should get involved. Advertising by word of mouth to other folks has been the main way we have gained new members. Regardless of the cars they drive or are interested in, all we really need is their interest and enthusiasm.
Our next meeting will be at 'Namaste' Indian restaurant in the curling club on Rookwood Avenue in Freddy. It has a large private area upstairs. Anyone concerned about spicy curries can rest easy. Yours truly has the world's touchiest digestive system (and take an armload of pills to prove the point), and have eaten there twice with no ill effects. Their 'mild' is truly mild while still being flavourful. This will be on the 19th of February. I'm challenging folks to bring a business card or brochure that they've printed.
Bob E. (bobearl@hushmail.com)
FABAC brochure
Here's that FABAC brochure I made some time ago and did nothing with it. Have a look (maybe print it out) and make comments for the next meeting. I'm also making some business cards. I've got a pack of cards (Avery)and downloaded their template.
Thanks!Robot
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TR6 Drag Racing
As an update to John’s link to the TR6 drag racing, here’s some photos from the British v8 meeting in Indianapolis in 2010. The car is owned by Dale Knapke. We were at O’Rielly Raceway in Indianapolis when Dale lost traction on the straight after running over spilled coolant and hitting the concrete wall. He had some minor injuries but was able to come to dinner that evening with some bandages and a neck brace. He has since rebuilt the car, lengthening the frame and hood to meet NHRA rules for the car’s class and upgrading the drivetrain. The car will run under 10 seconds in the ¼ mile with the Ford 2.3 liter turbocharged motor.
Phil
How Good Is A Barn Find MGB After The WILL IT RUN And DRIVE?
https://youtu.be/1CruywP7SoE?si=VxNC0_OS49oU6aQc
(Passed along by John D.)
FABAC Meeting January 15th
Happy New Years, all!
I hope everyone made it through the holidays unscathed.
We're gonna kick off the new year (Wow...2025...who'da thought we'd see that?) with January's dinner at the Snooty Fox Pub on Regent. It's the 15th at 5:30 PM. There's a room at the back we've reserved so that we can be noisy and engage in various shenanigans.
We hope to start a discussion on what folks feel about the future of our club. We've been shrinking as people change (or lose) interests and our collective age hasn't helped us either. This is a problem facing many clubs like ours and I've been chatting with Ovide in Moncton about this.
If you can't attend and would like your opinion aired, please drop me a line at bobearl@hushmail.com I'll print your email and read it to the gang. No decisions or changes are being sought, we only want to know how folks feel and we'll go (or not) from there.
Rob E.
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