tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36538736696226432522024-03-29T00:28:43.051-03:00Fredericton Area British Automobile ClubUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger2913125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3653873669622643252.post-85648391613225775662024-03-18T10:36:00.003-03:002024-03-18T10:40:06.853-03:00Spitfire rear disc brakesWell, here’s a mock up using secondhand parts. To see what my new rear brakes are going to look like. New parts on the way hopefully I’ll have it all done by mid April. Cheers,John And here are the ones on Mark Colwell's MGB. Ernst is working on them right now hoping to have it done by mid May. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3653873669622643252.post-6458909543814376042024-03-14T09:48:00.000-03:002024-03-14T09:48:02.439-03:00FABAC Meeting March 20thIsaac's way is booked for 5:30 pm on the 20th March for twelve people. Not in the vault but they will set up tables in the main restaurant.Special note: There is NO parking between their building and the old Service Canada building. It is now a tow away zone. Monitored 24 hours per day!Thanks, Al T.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3653873669622643252.post-80503392840005743382024-03-03T19:56:00.001-04:002024-03-03T19:56:43.025-04:00Report on Dumfries Maple RunOur first run of the season, to Dumfries maple in Dumfries (where else?) was another success with no one in our sizeable contingent getting lost. It was rainy and foggy out but the warm temps made for a pleasant break from the cold. We're forbidden from talking much about the unseasonable weather lest we jinx it so that's all that I'll say.The place was packed and Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3653873669622643252.post-4116441048331882442024-03-03T19:51:00.001-04:002024-03-03T19:51:05.292-04:00Rostyle WheelHere’s a bit of information that some folks might be interested in: the origin and history of the Rostyle wheel. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rostyle_wheelPhilUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3653873669622643252.post-14028551579757423052024-02-28T21:01:00.001-04:002024-02-28T21:02:03.130-04:00Dumfries Maple Syrup Run! This Sunday (3rd March)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 that has an ice cream shop there in the summer.Weather is looking warm.Rob E.Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3653873669622643252.post-44739094743082047952024-02-23T17:20:00.003-04:002024-02-23T17:24:41.843-04:00An interesting insurance item Just information for anyone in the club insured with Hagerty Insurance. Or maybe other companies also.I just paid the annual premiums. The agent asked me why I did not have the "cherished salvage endorsement". I said I was not aware of it.This is what I was told. Basically you pay an additional premium if you choose, then in the case of a total loss, you can keep the vehicle as salvage.Al TUnknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3653873669622643252.post-47214692567543540772024-02-21T09:57:00.000-04:002024-02-21T09:57:04.842-04:00My first NEW car! Unknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3653873669622643252.post-37367081509673734492024-02-18T09:53:00.006-04:002024-02-18T09:53:54.556-04:00Morris MinorI know that many in this group like stock LBCs but I think that most can appreciate a well driven 300 HP Morris Minor (not your Grandad’s Morris!).Philhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmwc9yV0vYU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nt2-bI2dPpAUnknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3653873669622643252.post-59600612441573362102024-02-06T16:56:00.004-04:002024-02-06T16:56:38.875-04:00FABAC February Meeting/Diner - Carnation Rose - Wed Feb 21 @ 5:30 Dianne has confirmed our February meeting/dinner at the Carnation Rose located at the Days Inn in Oromocto. That's Wednesday Feb 21st at 5:30. The reservation is under Robert Earl's name. We hope to see many of you there with your exciting ideas for the coming season. Day trips are most welcome. All the best, GaryUnknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3653873669622643252.post-26401950987526653842024-01-25T12:42:00.006-04:002024-01-25T12:43:45.228-04:00Jaguar XJ13 Replica - Jay Lenos Garage Here's one for Bob Earl:https://youtu.be/Qhzd1fzbQWQ?si=XMi98Q3ajdJAT8sFUnknownnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3653873669622643252.post-89110107746025903532024-01-23T14:48:00.000-04:002024-01-23T14:48:25.788-04:00John D. passed this along for your information: THE ROADSTER FACTORYARMAGH, PADear TRF Customer-I hope you are doing well. I am staying busy and thinking of ways to get some aspects of TRF going again. We had a shipment of stock from our UK suppliers delivered a few days after the fire that I have in storage. I am hoping to get that unpacked in the next few weeks and I am working on some different ideas about how to Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3653873669622643252.post-64032001178651133722024-01-22T20:19:00.006-04:002024-01-22T20:19:44.326-04:00Land Rover Defender bolt-in electric conversion kit.I thought the club might be interested in in this one and Calvin. https://youtu.be/HoqoL1EyAHk?si=aDKwDufJo0W_NDIzCheers, John Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3653873669622643252.post-72923183453125900442024-01-19T09:45:00.001-04:002024-01-19T09:45:20.934-04:00Report on January MeetingWe started 2024 off with a dinner at Dimitri's Greek restaurant, an old favourite with everybody. Strangely, it was deserted except for our group. We realized that 'Dine around Freddy' was starting the next night, hence the lack of customers. As always, Gary took the floor with a New Years greeting to all.Dianne E. was thanked for the Holiday party.Gary's Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3653873669622643252.post-47967720401939381142024-01-10T09:13:00.000-04:002024-01-10T09:13:03.398-04:00FABAC Dinner Meeting - Dimitri's Restaurant - Wednesday Jan.17/24At our December Holiday meeting we decided to have our January meeting at the Carnation Rose restaurant in Oromocto. However, they are closed on our regular meeting date so I decided to reserve our January dinner meeting at Dimitri's restaurant, 347 Queen St., for on Wed Jan 17/24 at 5:30. I hope to see you there. Happy New Year to everyone, &Unknownnoreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3653873669622643252.post-54744674667764458162023-12-28T11:34:00.002-04:002023-12-28T11:34:34.296-04:00Roadster Factory Declared A Total Loss After Christmas Day Fire Engulfs Buildinghttps://www.hagerty.com/media/news/christmas-day-fire-destroys-prominent-british-car-parts-supplier/(Passed along by Chris D.)Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3653873669622643252.post-28512283133174991212023-12-11T10:28:00.003-04:002023-12-11T10:28:30.462-04:00Merry ChristmasI would like to wish all the members of our Club a very Merry Christmas, and a Happy New Year. All the best, JohnUnknownnoreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3653873669622643252.post-91819168138616766652023-12-11T10:21:00.007-04:002023-12-11T10:23:51.888-04:00FABAC Holiday Party Final Reminder Hi allI have made reservations for 20 people as I only had 16 respond. They also informed me that they no longer provide the buffet on weekdays. Kind Regards,DianneDianne Earl, Team Lead Nursery YardScott’s Nursery Ltd.Phone: 506-458-9208 ext.232Web: www.scottsnurseryonline.comEmail: dianne@scottsnursery.nb.ca2192 Route 102 Hwy. Lincoln, NBUnknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3653873669622643252.post-59115005728115260362023-12-10T12:34:00.003-04:002023-12-10T12:34:25.985-04:00FABAC Holiday Party Final Reminder Dianne E. has made a reservation for our Holiday Party at the Fredericton Inn for this Wednesday Dec 13 at 5:30.Hope to see you there. Gary Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3653873669622643252.post-44381349403197894932023-12-03T10:34:00.003-04:002023-12-03T10:34:54.589-04:00 Unknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3653873669622643252.post-57022242772980360052023-11-30T14:16:00.003-04:002023-11-30T14:16:37.558-04:00FABAC FallWell FABACians, fall is moving on and we are putting our cars away for winter, but November 2023 was great for LBC travel.Karen/TerryUnknownnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3653873669622643252.post-71094972570791351242023-11-25T10:56:00.001-04:002023-11-25T10:56:41.339-04:00Tim's car!Ernst and I stopped by to see Tim’s car. It is beautiful. He’s done a great job. Cheers, JohnUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3653873669622643252.post-28690260101432366762023-11-20T11:27:00.004-04:002023-11-20T11:27:45.042-04:00FABAC Holiday Party - Wednesday Dec 13 - Fredericton Inn Diane E, has reserved our Holiday Party at the Fredericton Inn for Wednesday Dec 13 at 5:30. She needs to know numbers now. We need 20 for a discounted rate. Please respond to Bob E's last monthly report if you plan to attend.Hope to see you there, GaryUnknownnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3653873669622643252.post-50952478484545589762023-11-20T09:19:00.000-04:002023-11-20T09:19:05.050-04:00It's ALIVE... The Beast Runs.I beat Bob E and Kelvin to get my 72B Running. I ran it yesterday for over 20 minutes to bed the cam. No leaks. Started up fast without hesitation—about 1/2 a turn. Hard to believe it has been 21 years. It takes a lot of time to do a nut and bolt restoration. Still interior and front grill and other issues before road worthy.Best regards and cheers, Tim RossUnknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3653873669622643252.post-6714023052279413752023-11-19T20:50:00.001-04:002023-11-19T20:50:48.875-04:00Wednesday's meeting reportShockingly, Gary wasn't present at the meeting. We can only assume that he was tied and gagged in a corner of the house so that Barb could take charge and run things properly. And run things she did, inter-spacing running gags with a rehash of the month's happenings.Pam-n-Phil were thanked for arranging tonight's dinner venue.The Tuesday breakfasts continue to be wildly popular Unknownnoreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3653873669622643252.post-63958710992599190202023-11-15T22:32:00.000-04:002023-11-15T22:32:58.889-04:00I guess STOP signs are just suggestions.Carolyn and I experienced this on our way home from a concert Wednesday evening. How does a driver not see bright lights closing in on him—until he looks to his left?!!!Thank goodness to brand new tires and decent reflexes. Tesla camera recorded the event. Unknownnoreply@blogger.com1