Welcome to ADN = Adrian New

Adrian passengered Richard Dawe in the 80's

Ideas for a VW Beach Buggy engine cage/tyre rack please

I am preparing my Beach buggy for trialling and am having trouble designing an engine cage/wheel holder for the back. Can anyone give me some ideas on attachment points.

The only strength is the original beetle floor/chassis. Is it necessary to build up a steel frame internally to brace a rear frame?

Welcome to juslade = Julien Slade and Peter Kilner = trials-pete1

Julien is preparing a VW Buggy and Peter has a Sporting Trials car and is researching diffs.

Christmas Quiz Q3

Christmas Quiz Q3 - A bit more up-to-date this time. This picture was taken on my first MCC trial (I was a passenger). The main question is what is the section?

 

 

Christmas Quiz Q2

No prizes this time. The question is who is the person next to the camera. It would be fun if you can identify the car, driver and event!

 

 

Record of pre-1930 trials routes

Devon CC has recently rejected my BOAT application for a couple of old roads at Pippacott in Braun ton Parish. These were used for local trials, with at least one section in the routes claimed, into the 50s and, in between events, by local riders for practice. Not sure trail riding as such was a pastime in those days!

 

I will be objecting to GONE but would like to add to the evidence I have already produced and it has been suggested that it would greatly help my case to have some written evidence of use for trials e.g. a

 

Can anyone advise what organisation would hold these sort of trails archives please - would it be the VMCC?

 

Brian

Re%3A%20Weight%20Distribution

As one who does carry a lot of ballast, the golf has been competing for 15 years and just about to turn 200k, I have driven to all the events and have only been passed once on a motorway by another trials car, (red MG). The golf is happy on the motorway and stops a lot quicker than when it left the factory, the handling is very good due to the trick suspension. As when the weather turns wet,greasy, and icy I will be leaving my road car at home.

The only difficult bit about driving the golf is not on the roads or going up the sections but reversing back down!

 

Dave...

ebay melos

Needs work may be an understatement...

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Dutton-Kit-Car_W0QQitemZ330198682142QQihZ014QQcategoryZ29750QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Air bottles

Andrew mentions CO2 bottles for tyre inflation in the Air Pumps thread.

 

Now I've been away from trials for far too many years (for reasons beyond my control) but I recall raising the safety of gas bottles with a number of 'bodies'. I was concerned because people were turning up to trials with bottles lashed to the rear of their cars for ballast - or rolling around in the boot of a saloon on one occasion.

In order to gather facts I phoned up BOC and spoke to a technical chap. He was "utterly horrified" when I described what was happening. He confirmed what I thought .... that if a car received a shunt up the rear and the valve broke off one of these bottles, it would quite possibly lead to it shooting off sideways like a small missile.

The fact that people were removing the guards that are on most bottles was another worry. They are not just a carrying handle, they protect the brass valve body from snapping off if the bottle is 'mishandled'.

He was also very concerned that bottles may be carried that do not have anti-burst valves fitted and that in the event of a vehicle catching fire the consequences for bystanders or firemen could be terminal.

 

Now I have not seen a recent Blue Book (since 2000) - so DID anything get done?

I know the VSCC are a bit of a law unto themselves but Longstone Tyres have been using a photo of the late James Diffey's Brescia Bugatti with what looks like a large divers bottle strapped to the back.

Air Pumps

I think that some time ago there was one or two reports on here about on-board air pumps for quick inflating of tyres. I can't remember what was said or recomended but seem to remember that there were some high pressure pumps available and a web site mentioned.

Can anyone with a better memory than mine, or who has some info help out please.

Reg Salway (Bristol)

Welcome to three new members

Mr-Moustache-T6 = David Alderson

Allard V8 = Nigel Brown

deva1939 = Martin Pratt (who posed the Christmas Quiz)

Something for the Marlin owners

See today's Alex carton from the Daily Telegraph: http://www.alexcartoon.com/index.cfm?cartoons_id=3122

 

Andrew

starter wanted for beetle

hi

im looking for a spare starter motor for my baja. Its my first trial soon, the exeter and want to be prepared really.

thanks

Christmas Quiz

Yes, I know it's early but take a look at this photograph and see if you can help. Click Here for a Bigger Version

 

 

 

Martin Pratt from Chester Motor Club asks:-

 

I wonder if you or any of your contributors can throw any light on the following. I have a copy of a photograph of what appears to be an Allard Special, Reg No. FGP 750, climbing this section on the 1946 Liverpool MC Jeans Gold Cup Trial. This event ran on the 25/5/1946 according to the notes on the back of the original. Does anyone know anything further about this, or any other similar events run in N Wales.

Welcome back Andy Holdaway = Tommybear7014

Dellow enthusiast Andy has rejoined as he has problems with his old log in. Andy has asked that I change his nickname to his real name. Unfortunately thats something you need to do yourself but it ain't easy!

 

Michael

New Troll Chassis?

Hi there,

 

I was talking to my brother and he asked does anybody still do the Troll chassis?

Who now owns the rights to build them?

I think there is a market for a kit like this again.

 Just look how many Liege's it has brought into the sport.(Try and Order one of them or find one for sale)

 

Thanks

Steve

Time for Retirement?

Check this out Click Here

Lights . . . and Exeter

As we approach our first Exeter Trial, the occupants of the yeller Dutton are a little concerned about lighting, especially as we can't always see where we are going in daylight!

 

What are the rules on auxilary lighting?  The same as road rallies/scatters - 4 forward facing beams?

 

And any suggestions for dumping, sorry, parking, a trailer and tow car somewhere near Cirencester start where it will be okay until Sunday morning?

 

Bri

Starter motors (Annual Leave)

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Starter motors

The starter in my Dellow (1600 X-FLOW) does not last.The windings tend to melt or the body falls apart! Any advise on fitting a pre engaged type,Would it be better?and what type/model should I try. The starter ring is new and standard.I think the motor fails due to the high compression rather than heavy use.

Re: Ford 3 speed g/boxes....and propshafts

Tried to email you an attachment on the
105e axle conversion but it bounced back. Do you have an email address I can
send to?

Rgds

Mudplugger2

 

 

 

-----Original
Message-----

From: mark.hayward
[mailto:mark.hayward@sky.com]

Sent: 29
November 2007 10:48

To: 'ClassicalGasForTrialsenthusiasts@groups.msn.com'

Subject: Re: Ford 3 speed
g/boxes....and propshafts

 

Here are my instructions for
converting a 105e to fit an e93a transmission. Hope it is useful

 

Mudplugger2 

 

 

Four Planet Diffs for English Axle

Check out this Ebay Item Click Here

 

Seller is Carl Talbot.

 

Michael

Maps and aerial images.

For your information, a brilliant site for aerial images. Gives 4 different views of your neighbours back yards!! with "birds eye view" selected.  www.aboutmyplace.co.uk  The site does not cover the whole of the UK yet, so if "birds eye view" does not come up at the top of the map, I suggest you type in "Doynton" in the search box and have a play.

Other sites I know of are, www.192.com/maps/  Images appear the further you zoom into an area.

www.maps.google.co.uk Select hybrid or satellite for images.

www.earth.google.com You have to download software, (its free), then you can zoom into anywhere in the world.

 

The only problem I have found when searching for trials hills, is that all the images are captured in the summer, and its difficult to see the hills from the trees.

Any body know of any other good, and free, mapping sites.

 

 

Centre of Gravity

Weight Distribution

In my opinion its time to revert to this discussion. I think some of the more competitive cars carry so much ballast that its not good for the sport.

1. It makes the gap between the have's and the have nots too big.
2. There could be a danger element. One day one of them will go end over end.
3. They must be pigs to drive on the road. Possible doubts about legality or insurance cover
4. Damage to sections

My suggestion is we go back to the previous idea of ACTC + MCC buying a set of portable electronic scales. Next season every car is weighed and the driver given the results. This data is then analysed and those that understand these things draw up a permitted weight distribution for each class that is effective from 1st Jan 2009.

If a car fails at scruitineering he is allowed to adjust and re-submit. The scrut would also do a secret check on-route. If you fail that you are either penalised a certain no of points or thrown out.

The detail is not important. That can be worked out. Its the principle. Is it a good idea? (no its not new and not mine but perhaps time to look at again).

Michael

Getting started

Hello all!

 I'm in the early stages of getting started trialling, ie I've had a few goes, and am now looking to get a car of my own. Initially for PCT's but something that is capable of being developed into Classic trial car.

 My preferred configuration would be front engined, rear wheel drive, open top, which I think would point me towards Marlins, Duttons, Spartans etc.

What should I be looking for or avoiding?

Your opinions would be very welcome!

Richard N

Welcome Richard Nikel

Richard has several interesting Inp based cars and has recently shared the driving of brother Ed's Dellow Rep in some Falcon PCT's. Richard is now looking for a trials car of his own.

Allen 2007

Hello all,

 

I sent my entry form for the Allen trial some weeks ago. I hadn't heard anything back from BMC so I gave Carlie Hart a call.

 

It turns out that my entry from was never delivered to Carlie, and as such I do not have a place in the trial. Carlie informs me that the Allen is fully subscribed and I am now 5th on the reserve list. Bummer! Thanks royal mail.

 

If anyone has a place in the Allen but can't make it please could you let Carlie (or me) know and maybe I'll get a start number.

 

Kind regards,

from an all fired up with nowhere to go, Daniel Minett-Smith!

Ford 3 speed g/boxes....and propshafts

a question for Ren5, apparently......how to easily adapt a ford 3 speed gearbox, from a torque tube transmission..[Ford 103E Pop], to  a 'hardy-spicer' type propshaft?

 

I have tried 100E box, but tailshaft is too long....leading to a prop that is too short.

 

also, the engine is a 10 horse jobbie, and the gearbox has the handy clutch lever things.

 

but I can't seem to get a prop arrangement that stays attached to the gearbox.

 

I've tried using the  top end of a torque tube, up to the loose roller bearing.....welded to its cones, then bolted to the box, with the driveshaft welded to the splined tube normally found at the other end of the shaft......this connects to the gearbox shaft.....but not for long!

 

is there any easy adaption I can be pointed to?

 

What gearboxes adapt easily to the ford 10HP engine?

 

[physical size and weight is important....there needs to be room for my feet!]

Pre-war Morgan has to go.

sadly, I need to pass on my 1939 Morgan 4/4....to someone with the time, and/or money, to rejuvinate it.

 

It is a 1939 4/4 4-seater....Standard Special engine.

 

I ran it for some time, years ago.....but the engine needed rebuilding, so out it came.

 

crank, rebore, and camshaft bearings all re-newed/ machined.

 

but the project stalled over piston [ring] issues.....then my young son came along....and the back burner became the freezer........and other, more instantly-solveable projects reared up.

 

the car is NOT a basket case, however, and with either the engine sorting, or something of similar ilk installed [I actually have a 1275 marina engine, modified to fit......'twas an idea of mine, encouraged by Mr Comber, of Morgan trials special fame.

It has a fully rebuilt back axle, a reasonable new fuel tank, new rear floor.

It still has its front floor boards.

It needs a new wooden bulkhead...not a big job, ally-sheathed plywood [for caravans] is ideal......

some of the original instruments are missing [replaced], but it has its original speedo.

it has a recent new Springalex steering wheel.....and renewed steering box/column.

 

bonnets are useable, but would need re-making for those who are fussy....as do the wings, which are whole, but the beaded edges have broken here and there.

 

The car is complete....but in several bits.....some of which are worn/damaged..like sidescreens, hood frame...etc...seats need..umm...well....you CAN sit on them...

 

I also have all the factory details....and the number cannot be transferred.....plus it's SORNed.

 

I found it a real nuisance trying to get my large bulk (Simon will confirm/larf] behind the wheel....but comfy once trapped in place.

 

The price wont be cheap.....but will be a cheap way into Morganing.....let's say, about half the price of a good Dellow?

 

Contact me through Michael Leete.....

 

or at

alastair@janequeen.orangehome.co.uk

 

 

Marina Gearbox

For Sale - Marina Gearbox - Located in Bristol - Collection Only - 짙40

Welcome Greg Warren = anglia-man

Just a reminder that where a member has chosen a nickname other than their real name the key to the real name can be found here "Membership List-Key to Nicknames" in the LH menu bar. 

Salisbury Axle

If you went to the Falcon Brickhill Trial a few weeks ago, you would have seen my good friend's Scimitar-based special.  He used a 1970's coupe as the donor car.  The rear axle is a Salisbury unit and is about an inch narrower than the later GTE Scimitars.  The axle proved not to be strong enough under trials conditions.  Does anybody know of a Salisbury 4-star dif. that will fit into the Scimitar unit to solve this problem?  We have heard that the limited slip dif. has a 4-star set up as standard.  Is this correct and can it be adapted to give a strong non-LSD set up?  Any suggestions gratefully received!

Preparing a frogeye sprite.

I'm currently preparing a frogeye sprite and hope to come over from N Ireland to do one of the MCC trials in class 5. The car has been used for Irish retro rallies and sits up a bit. Is it worth finding a van diff or is a Minor one OK. The car runs a fairly torquey 1320cc engine and a Toyota gearbox. Also is the petrol tank too exposed as standard. Any advice either general or specific to a Frogeye would be much appreciated. The only trial I've done in England is the VSCC lakeland a number of years ago.
Thanks

Dermot Johnson

Welcome John Groves & Dermot Johnson

Dermot is preparing a Frogeye Sprite for trialling and John Groves needs no introduction.

Camel Classic Trial

Regs. are now out for this trial.

 

Sorry folks, there is an error on the entry form. Regs. state entry fee is 짙28, which is correct but entry form states 짙27 as last year which is wrong.

 

Whoops!

 

Hans

 

Tarka Trial on film

Have a look at
http://www.itvlocal.com/westcountry/sport/
Then click on "F1 Season Over - Think Again"
Be amazed.  See Arnie making a speech, sober!
Then click on "Highlights on the Tarka Trial" to see the action.  

Marlin Roadster SWB For Sale

Marlin Roadster, SWB, 1991, in very good condition.  Rivenhood weather equipment, leather seats.  Windwings and rigid sidescreens.  Far too good for a trials car really but I also have a 10CWT axle and hubs which I could sell with the car, as well as some vinyl covered seats and loads of suspension spares.  I'm looking £2395 for the car.  David Toms, 01208 72233 or 07976 104756

SU manifold for 1600 X flow wanted

Has anyone out there got a sidedraught manifold for either single or twin SU's to fit a 1600cc ford X flow engine for my Dellow rep.

An other alterative would be a single weber 40/45 manifold/carb.

Ed

Rob Clough's old VW Buggy

Does anybody know the whereabouts of my old Buggy I was using in 1991? I last heard of it being stored in Devon.

Welcome to Cloughie55 = Robert Clough

I first met Robert in the late 60's/early 70's through his fellow VW nut Murray MacDonald. (I was into Mini's in those days). I seem to remember Robert had a VW with a Porshe engine. In the 90's Robert won his triple in a 1303. His car was controversial at the time as it was fuel injected. That's the engine (on carbs not Injection) that sits in the back of my VW1302s. I wrote a piece about it when I fitted it, and yes its still on Classical Gas http://www.classictrials.co.uk/gas98102.htm

 

Michael

Message to tin-leggs

Just to confirm my e-mail as I haven't heard from you. As you will see from our rules this is a real names community so I need tyou to email me your real name to process your application. If I don't hear from you by the weekend I will assume you don't want to proceed - Michael mleete24@hotmail.com

Wreck Rescue

Mark Edwards the vet is hosting the programme about the old yellow Capri that nearly graced the Exeter and was a dead loss on the Allen (I think) last year.   It is on 251 Discovery Real Time at 11pm tonight and might contain the odd glimpse of Classic Trials cars.

under 21's

I have just got back from passengering on the Tamar Trial for Dave Haizelden.Whilst on the event we caught up with a young female driver from Cornwall and during the conversation insurance came up.We discovered that with her loading her entry cost her about £55 compared to Dave's £40,and this restricted  the amount of events she could afford to enter.How about clubs offering a cheaper entry to under 21's by about 10 or 15 pounds?This would level out entry fees with other drivers and possibly encourage younger entrants so in the long run the club would probably not lose out.Once they turn 21 their insurance loading will come down to normal and they could pay the full entry.Younger drivers need encouragement as us slightly older!? ones won't be trialling for ever.How about it or is there something obvious I have overlooked? ...Nick.

Hardy

Does anyone know if there will be a Hardy this year? Just looked on the Woolbridge Web Site and their is no mention. - Michael

Another "must see"

Pondering on why I'd lost interest in Formula 1 some years ago, I reflected that none of the current bunch of drivers (Lewis Hamilton excepted, maybe) have any of the flair of one of the historic "greats" - Gilles Villeneuve. I vividly remember his epic, if ultimately unsuccessful, drive in the 1979 Dutch Grand Prix at Zandvoort and have discovered that a video of the incident is available on You Tube at http://youtube.com/watch?v=cnpf_9bAUu8

 

Would, could, that ever happen today? ... and would most of the current F1 drivers care?

 

Enjoy. Andrew.

Nimrod Trials Car For Sale on Ebay

I see that Ted Holloway has decided to sell his Enigma - variation Nimrod on Ebay. If you are in the market for a competitive trials car then you could do worse than look at item 170159898926 or search '2006 enigma - low mileage' in the 'kit car' section.

 

Steve Nikel

Ebworth Trial Photos

Hi,  I've just published some photos I took yesterday at Ebworth.

 

You should be able to see them here:

 

http://hoits.smugmug.com/Classic%20Trials/395165

 

If anyone want decent copies of their photos just drop me an e'mail and I'll send you high res copies.

 

Dave Cook

60th. ANNIVERSARY TRIALING IN CARDINHAM WOODS.

Hi Everyone,

 

Camel Vale Motor Club Ltd are holding their 60th. Anniversay of Trialing in Cardinham Woods on SATURDAY 3rd. NOVEMBER 2007. The event is of CLUBSPORT STATUS and regs are available on the Camel Vale website.

Invited clubs are; The M.C.C., Launceston & North Cornwall Motor Club, Ross & District Motor Club, North Devon Motor Club, Stroud & District Motor Club, & Holsworthy Motor Club.

 

The event which uses "HOSKIN'S HILL" is all on Forestry Commission land at BODMIN, CORNWALL, and will be followed by a party at HENGAR MANOR in the evening. Accomodation is available and we have arranged a six berth Chalet on the grounds for only 짙50.00 for a single night and 짙90.00 for two nights, which equates to around 짙8.00 a head, (good old Cornish prices).

 

Anyone not being able to find the C.V.M.C. website should phone Secretary of the Meeting; ROGER HOSKIN on 01208 812586.

 

Tempted, well a lot of interest has already been shown and with an entry of only 짙25.00 places will disapear fast.

 

Roger Hoskin.  (HIFOR2).

Must See

The best thing ever seen on you tube:

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UGf8gfYV1VU&NR=1

 

If the link doesn't work, tap Gloucester Car Trials into the you tube search engine and be amazed....

EXMOOR CLOUDS

I have spoken to Minehead Motor Club's Dick Hutchings this evening and after consulting farmers and landowners the Exmoor Clouds will run.Things have been a bit late as Dick has been ill and unfortunately the loss of Keith Hole who did an awful lot of work on the clouds.However regs are in the post and should also be available from Minehead's website www.woodward35.freeserve.co.uk/ .Dick also mentioned not to worry about the closing date in the regs but if they could be sent asap it would help him...thanks ..Nick Farmer

Welcome to Amgas10 = Andrew Moss

Andrew is from the Bristol area and is re-building a Marlin for Trials

Another Midget diff

 

L&G,

I have another MG Midget diff, this time a 3.9. This is definitely the last one!

It appears to be in good order, nice and oily, no chipped teeth evident.

There's also a collection of gaskets, most of a head set and conversion set along with some rear axle gaskets.

And I have some interior trim panels in 'well used' condition, but serviceable; it looks like most of the cards forward of the doors.

 

Reasonable offers entertained.

Location - Between Bristol and Stroud.

John Griffith

johntgriffith@btinternet.com

MCC 3003C

 

tamar trial

after consulting land owners ,defera the NFU ,and lengthy discussions within the organising clubs the tamar trial is still going ahead , the regs will be sent out in the next few days (they where held back while discusions took place ) there will be bio security precautions in place before,during and after the trial ,all this will be subject to no further outbreaks in the area .

B-Series Garage Clearout

Attention Marlin Owners! Now that you've all got an unfortunately extended time for pre-season preparation, how about a look at all the B-Series spares that I'm selling-off - http://www.andrewkb.net/marlin/index.htm

 

Andrew

'Edinburgh'

Is it true?

E93A Running Gear for sale Kent/East Sussex

A lovely old gent I know has a low mileage upright Pop as a scrapper plus numerous E93a bits to clear

 

All reasonable cost to clear so just email me peter.seabrook@pearlandean.com as I have agreed to pre vet buyers as he is elderly

 

He is ex RR and has a phenomonal knkwoledge of everything from Aero engines to a moped and has also had a vast collection of cars & bikes ....mostly in bits

Peter 

E93A Sump wanted

I am considering modifying my engine to increase the size of the sump by welding on some side 'panniers'. Has anyone got an old wrecked/rusty E93A engine they want to get rid of?  I would rather experiment on another sump so that I have my original to fall back on if it fails!  Thabks  Tony

Exe Valley Trial

In view of the lastest outbreak of Foot & Mouth, and the nationwide ban on the movement of cattle, the organisers of the event have decided that rather than alienate their various land owners; National Park Authorities and Forest Enterprise, they must cancel this weekend's event. 

FREE! Motor Sport and Safety Fast Magazines

L&G,

 

I have a great heap of various motoring magazines for disposal due to imminent house move. They are FREE to taker(s).

If nobody wants them they will be consigned to oblivion.

 

Motor Sport covering 1973 to June 1989. It's not a complete run, the following are missing:

Jan, May, Jun, Aug 1973

Apr1978

Jul 1982

Jun, Aug-Nov 1983

1984 - I only have Feb & Dec

Jan 1985 missing

Dec 1988 missing.

 

I also have MGCC Safety Fast covering 1985 to date, again with some missing.

 

Also a few years of  Thoroughbred and Classic Cars (late 1970s).

 

...and two Haynes Manuals:

Maestro inc MG (good condition but thumbed)

MG Midget (Faded cover, heavily thumbed, but all there)

 

While away the evenings as you wait for the Edinburgh...!

 

In addition, I have year 1 bound T&CC magazines (Oct 73-Sep 74) in good condition available for a reasonable offer.

 

John Griffith

johntgriffith@btinternet.com

Located between Bristol and Stroud; 3 miles from M5 J14

 

 

 

MG Midget diffs

L&G,

It's a few years since I last campaigned my Midget (1992 was a 'few' years ago?!), so I offer for sale two diffs to suit an MG Midget that have been lurking in my garage all that time.

One is 8:43 the other looks to be 4.2:1.

They're both a bit grubby and need a good clean but appear to be complete and intact - in fact a complete strip and rebuild is recommended...

The housing of the 8:43 unit has a filler plug, so may be from a Minor van??

Looking for a new home for them...

Reasonable offers entertained.

Location - Between Bristol and Stroud.

John Griffith

johntgriffith@btinternet.com

MCC 3003C

 

Hello

Hi all

iv been directed to this site via simon woodall who has being helping me finish my baja trials car. I have entered the edinburgh trial but the car still needs work so im hoping well sort it in time.

anyway just to let you no who i am

thanks liam

need spare tyres

hi

im looking for some 185 x 15 tyres for my baja trials car. Pref matador and they dont need to be perfet they will be just for spares so if anyone has any there geting rid of please email liam.raffo@hotmail.co.uk

 

thanks

Welcome to Liam rafferty. Nickname = raff2987

Liam is into Baja's. Sensible man.

Exeter Trial 2008

Regs and Entry Form now available on the MCC website at http://www.themotorcyclingclub.org.uk/events/exeter2.htm

 

Andrew

Welcome to Steve Buller Nickname = Bugtub

Welcome on Board - This is a real names community so I have added your details at Membership List - Key to Nicknames You can add your own information at Our Members - Add your own Info Here In anycase please sign posts with your real name.

 

In your application you ask about Classic Trial Classes. You van find all about this and a lot of other information about starting up over at the ACTC Site.

 

Michael

Message to mossjava

Hello - If you are making a genuine application to join us drop me an email with your real name. - Michael

Seats for Morgan

We are restoring a Morgan MX family and would be interested in any 3 wheeler parts that you have.Still need a dash panel and instruments Would also be interested in Austin 7 type seats.Have some duplicate parts for swops etc. 

Regs online

What a great way of recieving the regs for the Exe Valley on line, I duly down loaded the info and printed off two copies for Mike who is not hooked up. 10 sides of A4 later, entry posted with 2 SAE envelopes for running list and results.

Now through the post comes my entry form inviting me to enter!!!

 

As we move into the online world is it not about time we can enter online, running list and results e-mailled and do away with all this paper.

Dave..

MAXEY CLASSIC CAR SHOW

Here is my final reminder that the annual Maxey Classic Car Show takes place this Saturday, the 18th August, at Maxey which is situated just north of Peterborough.

Full details are on www.maxeycarshow.co.uk

 

Rumour has it that a certain bookseller, of high renown, will have an original copy of C.A.N. May's 'Wheelspin' and a copy of Peter Noad's 'VW Beetle in Motorsport' (see book reviews) available for discerning triallers.  Only one of each though!

 

 

Steve Nikel

Jago Jeep

Looks very good condition and cheap.  Not trials prepared but presumably it wouldn't take much...

 

http://groups.msn.com/wwwbeachbuggyorguk/forsalewanted.msnw?action=get_threads

GOODWOOD REVIVAL MEETING, B&B & TICKETS FOR SALE.

Hi Everyone,

 

Due to family illness I have for sale 2 tickets to the Goodwood Revival Meeting for all three days plus B&B for four nights with a Pub/Resturant at the end of the private drive.

 

Tickets for Goodwood are for Friday 31st August, Saturday 1st Sptember and Sunday 2nd September and cost 짙90.00 each.

 

B&B is at a very friendly farm some 40 minutes away from Goodwood with a cracking Pub/Resturant at the end of the private drive. We all stayed there last year and the B&B was in the region of 짙75 per night per double room. B&B is booked for Thursday 30th, Friday 31st, Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd.

 

Shirley and I are still going but our friends have had to pull out due to family illness and I am just trying to offload the tickets and B&B. As any of you who have gone before will realise tickets are fairly easy to obtain but accomodation is very difficult.

 

If you are interested and want to go why not phone me on 01208 812586 to discuss it.

 

Roger Hoskin. (Hifor2).

Ford Pop Trials Car

This has been relisted as didnt make its modest reserve. Its now back on and he's put Not a Dellow in the header so should pick up more interest as nbadly listed before

 

While there are no bids (currently) a buy now price of 짙1350 would clinch it I reckon but this could be a whole lot of fun at any price eh. The registration is age related and would be good to get its original as an early special

 

Pete Seabrook

Another Marfell Beetle for Sale

 

Adrian has just completed building yet another Class 4 Beetle for trials.
It is a 1972 L Reg. with Swing Axle suspension.

The engine is 1300cc with Twin 34ICT Carbs and exhaust over the bumper. 

Includes Sump guard, tyre rack and  MOT.   Recent repaint in green.

Raring to go.   Price is £1,800.00.

 

Any questions, post them here or call Adrian on 01600 890218

Silverstone Classic

Tucked away behind a Bugatti was this MG

Spotted this in the Silverstone paddock on Friday

FOOT AND MOUTH OUTBREAK

I have just seen on sky news the foot and mouth outbreak on a farm in surrey.Lets hope this is dealt with better  than in 2001 otherwise the previous thread about passengers needing licenses and/or membership cards could be irrelevant for a while.I am very lucky to have a reliable regular passenger but can relate to and sympathise with those turning up to events looking for passengers in order to get a run. Long may it continue!     Nick

For Sale on Ebay

To Lighten things up a little!

• Fancy competing against Celia?
• Class 7 here I come
• Nice

"and passengers must produce a valid Club Membership Card"

The latest MSA Comic list various "proposed changes for consultation via Motorsports Now". On page 46 under 3.1.4 it says in the second paragraph:-

 

"Drivers in Clubman events where other clubs have accepted an invitation or and National B and above status events, must produce a valid Competition Licence as detailed in section E. and passengers must produce a valid Club Membership Card."

 

My reading of this is that passengers must be a member of a Motor Club unless its a Clubsport event. This would mean any passenger in an ACTC trial would have to have a Club Membership card. Not sure what "grade" an MCC trail event is i.e Clubsport, Clubman or national B

 

If this is right its a problem as many competitors use occassional passengers, friends, relations, work colleagues who are not members of a club.

 

What do others think?

 

Michael

Cannon for sale

Looks nice in the pictures and the blurb...

 

http://www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk/classic-car-page.php/carno/19470

Free Tickets for Renault World Series at Donnington

Tickets are available, free of charge, for the Renault World Series on Sept. 8/9th by applying on their website: www.renaultsport.co.uk/championships/worldseries/ 

Best take a look rather than me type a load of blurb here

 

Steve

Are these Scams?

There are a number of 'classified ads' appeared on Ebay today, all newly registered business accounts with (0) feedback.  They are all different user names with addresses in different parts of the country but all offering classic cars for around £1900 each. There's a 1933 Lagonda VDP tourer, 1928 supercharged Riley special, a 1962 Daimler Dart, a rather nice E type Jaguar coupe and several others.  Definitely a snip at these prices but somehow I smell a fish!!

 

What do you think???

 

Steve Nikel

Arnott Supercharger for 1930's MG for sale on Ebay

Item No 110152648258.

But will it fit Ed's Dellow Rep??

 

Steve Nikel

Skoda 136 Rapid on Ebay

Good car to start Trialling! See item 200130805992 

Falcon Badge

I got it - Huge thanks to you guys for not bidding against me - Michael

Liege for sale on ebay

Hi all,

If you are looking for a Liege to build, a rolling chassis is for sale on ebay.

 Item number is 220131172951.

Cheers

Steve

Cars in magazines

Just seen that Ken Greens Land Crab is featured in this months Classic and Sports Car. Also Dave Haleys Dellow Mk2 rebuild in The Automobile. - Michael

Mexican Beetle

While on duty at my local motor club's stand at the local show I was talking to an elderly gentleman who has what sounds to be an interesting collection of cars.
One in particular I thought might appeal to the Trialling fraternity.
This is a Beetle made in Mexico around 17 years ago. It's left hand drive, 1200cc, taxed until October and has an MOT until Feb'08.
If anyone is interested is finding out more then please contact me and I can supply a name and phone number.
The location of this car is adjacent to Portsmouth in deepest darkest Hampshire.

Classical Gas - Paper version

Michael

 

Sorry you won't be doing the hard copy of Classical Gas any more, but please keep doing it on line; I don't think that I am the only person who would miss it.   Thanks for all the excellent editions that you have done in the past - always to be looked forward to.

 

Peter Mountain

Race for Life

I would like to thank all the trialling friends for their support with offline and website donations. Along with Gift Aid the grand total was over짙1000.

         Thanks Again

                June

Three Dellows for Sale

My ship still hasn't come in so there may be somebody interested in these Dellow's for sale.  They look a bit pricey but perhaps there is a margin for negotiation!

 

The first two are on www.classiccarsforsale.co.uk and are both in Wales

The third one is on auction at the moment in Buxton, alas it may be too late. go to www.classic-auctions.co.uk

 

Steve Nikel

 

I'm beginning to think that Dellow may have had a set up to rival Wolfsburg and the low production numbers often quoted is just an elitest plot to keep the prices up!!!

Skoda for sale on ebay

Check out http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=170123119783

 

Michael

ACTC website ...

... will be temporarily unavailable on-and-off over the next couple of days whilst we do some essential maintenance.

 

Andrew

Good News for Marlin Owners!?

It appears that purchasers of new Marlins will be able to spec any engine/gearbox combination in the new Marlin model.  Think of the possibilities of that for trialling Marlin owners...and what's more they will apparently fit them for you for free! Further details here:

http://www.totalkitcar.com/tkc_article_1126.php

 

 

I look forward to seeing a Marlin Sexi (I kid you not) entered on an MCC trial soon.  Not sure if this will apply to the 'sports cars for old men' (to quote the Marlin head man ) that we know and love the company for.

 

http://www.channel4.com/4car/ft/feature/motor+show/1622/1

 

Trialling History Website

For those of you who've not yet discoved my latest internet publishing venture - http://www.wheelspin.info/

 

Andrew

How about this one?

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/50sTUBE-Special-1937-FORD-Y-Dellow-LOTUS-HOT-ROD_W0QQitemZ290123785012QQihZ019QQcategoryZ29755QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

 

Michael

Goodwood Festival of Speed Tickets

Michael, I have one set of tickets with pre-booked single accommodation available for the whole Goodwood weekend which I would like to market. Could you make this available to your on-line C/Gas community on my behalf ?

 

Many thanks,

 

Peter Lawley

GOODWOOD FESTIVAL OF SPEED, 22-24 JUNE 2007: TICKET AVAILABLE WITH PRE-BOOKED ACCOMODATION AVAILABLE

At very short notice, a single set of tickets for the Festival of Speed weekend has become available, together with already booked separate accommodation for one person, if required. Total face value around 짙400 negotiable or could split tickets & board if required.

 

Please contact Peter Lawley on peterlawley@talktalk.net soonest.

Gosh

Just noticed that there is a pic posted of Simon Groves with all four wheels on the deck............thats a first!

 

Ford gearboxes

Can anyone tell me exactly how much heavier a Ford Type 9 5-speed box is than the equivalent 4-speed Escort/Capri/etc. box? Some people say "much heavier", others say "barely different". I'll leave you to guess why I'm asking!

 

Andrew

 

PS - I do know all about steel/aluminium bellhousings for these gearboxes, so no need to comment on that particular means of weight-saving.

Header/Expansion Tank E93A Wanted

I seem to be having a problem with keeping the coolant in the system when the engine gets warm. I have no expansion/header tank and wondered whether you have overcome any similar problems. Are there custom made tanks available?

Stenor on ebay

check this out - its the same colour as my car! Link to ebay

 

Michael

Maxey Classic Car Show - August 18th 2007

 At a loose end on Saturday 18th August?  Then polish up the motor and boogie on up north to Maxey (Just outside Peterborough) for Britains friendliest Classic Car Show.  Details can be found on http://www.maxeycarshow.co.uk . As far as I can remember they have never had any trials cars on display, surely it's about time that was remedied is'nt it? and any way, yours truly intends to have his secondhand book stall set up so the more that turn up the better!

 

 

Steve Nikel

Menwith Hill Station

Whilst enjoying the Ilkley I was intrigued by the 'golf balls' on the top of one of the hills and also the armed police guard along one of the roads near 'Blubberhouses' a look at the OS map made me realise that they are one and the same place and a search of the 'net was very revealing, curiouser and curiouser as Alice said. Take a look at http://www.fas.org/irp/facility/menwith.htm if you are interested.

There goes the door bell, Oh its a couple of Men In Black - I wonder what they want?

Steve Nikel

E-bay watch - another Dellow for sale

Ebaywatch - nothing like Bay Watch!

There is another Dellow, a Mk11, listed on the worlds favourite auction site at the moment. I've checked my piggy bank and have found 짙7 14s 3d which is nowhere near the 짙7,500 asked for it. so it's over to you out there in Trialsland. The list number is 290119541684 or just search 'Dellow' in the classic cars for sale section.

Steve Nikel

James Diffey

Sadly James has lost the battle with his illness and has passsed away.

 

A fellow Bedfordshire man, mainly known for his historic racing and VSCC trialling exploits, James cut his teeth in local trials in the Chiltern area, driving an Austin Seven he built from a box of bits his Dad gave him for his birthday. And who can forget him with a borrowed 30/98 Vauxhall, laden with half a dozen people bouncing in unison as they cleared the sections at Brickhill.

 

When he started racing he was very good and drove many exotic cars on behalf of their owners.

 

He still loved trialling though and was a regular on VSCC events. The last time I saw him was on last years Clee when he drove his Brescia Bugatti with all his renowned enthusiasm to the delight of fellow competitors, marshals and spectators alike.

 

He will be sorely missed.

 

Michael

Ilkley Trial

For all those nutters coming up to join us in Gods county tomorrow, in-case you are interested, it has chucked it down for over a week.  Even the bit of my garden at the top of the hill is water logged.  Sun is out now and the wind is blowing, so conditions should be fun tomorrow.

 

This is yeller Dutton home turf - and after a frantic engine removal, replacement rebuild and insertion after a slight con-rod /engine block interface problem at a club night trial on wednesday this week, it's new driver had best do it justice. 

 

Excuse number one is we have no idea of the cam in this engine - but it does seem to get up and go from 3250rpm.  The 950 carb then reins that in at about 3500rpm . . . ;-)

 

Looking forward to navigating for the first time since this trial last year - means I can offer all sorts of sage advice from the safety of the passenger seat . . hee hee!

 

See you all there!

 

Bri

Peking to Paris Motor Challenge Rally 2007

 

Hi Everyone.

 

If you are interested in following me and Pamela Reid on our journey in a 1960 Sunbeam Rapier on the Peking to Paris Motor Challenge Rally 2007. You can look at the following. We are car number 118, in the Classic category pre 1961.

 

The Offical Rally Website: www.pekingparis.com

Remembering there are 134 cars, so our news maybe limited unless we're up in the 10 top (we wish) or having problems (which I don't want either).

 

Our Sponsor's Enersol. www.enersolcorp.com

There should be a link from 27th May. Click on Team Enersol - Peking to Paris.

 

...and yes Michael, I finally set up a blog...

My Blog: http://nicolatreks.blogspot.com  

Where I hope to write when I can. I can't upload photos but the Enersol website should be uploading them to their website, as and when we send them.

 

We leave for Beijing this Sunday, collect our car from the port on friday, Scruitineering is on Saturday. Serveral dinners and a big send off at the Great Wall of China, 60 kms from Beijing at 7.30am on Sunday 27th May.

 

We are raising money for Save the Children and if you fancy you can visit their website www.savethechildren.org.uk

 

I'll see you all at a trial sometime in the Autumn.

 

Best Wishes

Nicola Wainwright

Peking to Paris Motor Challenge Rally

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VW Trekker Front axle for sale

Supposedly a solid beam complete with spindles and track rods.  These raise the front of your beetle/baja around 3 inches.  Whole beam bolts onto late model balljoint framehead.  Advertised on the VW trekker message board: http://groups.msn.com/wwwbeachbuggyorguk/trekkertalk.msnw

Starter Motor E93A

I guess I am my worst enemy here in that I am running 12V negative earth through a starter motor originally designed for 6V positive earth. Perhaps not surprisingly I am experienceing loads of problems!  Anyone got any suggestions on how I can use my nice new wiring loom designed for negative earth and an appropriate starter motor. Has anyone got a spare Starter motor anyway within reasonable travelling distance of Maidenhead.

Photo's at Blue Hills

The West Briton, which is the major local newspaper in West Cornwall carried a centre spread report with pictures on this year's Lands End Trial.

 

Featured are George Cook and Tim Hustwayte on motorcycles and Bill Rosten, Geoff Hodges, Dave Turner, Dudley Sterry, Tony Westbrook, John Wilton, Barry Clarke and Simon Robson in cars.

 

The pictures were taken by local photographer Geoff Hichens and are his copywrite, but he will supply full colour copies at a very reasonable price.

He tells me he has quite a few of various cars and bikes, and he may have one of you !

To find out e-mail him on geoffphoto@btinternet.com with your number.

 

All the best,

 

SimonR

Lands End Results - Can anyone help with a copy

Unfortunately my copy hasn't come yet as it was sent to my old address. Can anyone help by emailing me a scan or electronic copy to classictrials@gmail.com or fax to 0870 7058770 so I can finalise my report - Michael

KYRLE TRIAL

Steering Box Adjustment

E93A Steering Box - Tornado Typhoon

 

After a long winters gestation I treated the car to a quick trip around the 'block' This is the first time I have driven it so not sure of what to expect but the steering frightened me! On a 13inch steering wheel I have 3 inches of play at the rim of the steering wheel before I see any movement at the road wheels. I have tried to adjust the box using the nut on top of the box itself but not much improvement. Spoke to Small Fords who suggested that I was lucky having this little amount of play! So how do I improve things? Who do you suggest I talk to about getting it rebuilt?

Brands Hatch

Hello Michael

I wanted to say thank you for the blog at the
weekend!

 I was away for the weekend shopping for a
wedding dress and couldn't make the racing.

I did have access to th internet so was able to
keep up to date

 

Julie 

KYRLE TRIAL

Myself and fellow Minehead motor club  member Tim Hellings have just got back from marshalling and spectating on a very dry Kyrle trial.We marshalled the second section which was Goldsmiths 1 and witnessed some very cunning sections set out by Barty and his team, just before the restart on a straight piece of track the numbered markers changed from the right to the left meaning you had to drive up the flat verge on the left therefore keeping the markers on your right, and we were amazed to see about 50% or more of the field drop 10 marks by not noticing this and putting all 4 wheels out of the section. An absolutely cracking way of taking big points off of people on a relatively easy,dry section.We then watched at Jack and Jill witnessed an absolutely massive wheelie from ' Harvey(the nutter)Waters on Jack as he stood the pop on it's rear bumper at very nearly 90 degrees.I think passenger Dave Miller needs a medal (or a brain transplant).All in all we had a great day and took a few photos which I will try to post when I figure it out . I think more than a few will be puzzled by the 10 picked up on section 2 , but I suppose it was quite early in the morning !

     Nick

Bead Breaker on Ebay

Its a Dunlop Type http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/TYRE-BEAD-BREAKER-Dunlop

 

grp

can anybody tell me what body pannels can be replaced with fiberglass I know the bonnet & boot lid can but what about wings, doors ,sunsine roofs etc also can any of the windows be replaced with perspex,this is all in regards to a class 3 saloon.

Climbing a different sort of hill

I don't know if any of you will be interested, but I spent Easter Monday at Loton Park in Shropshire, watching and photographing the British, Leaders & Midland Championships Hill Climb.  The weather was beautiful, and the cars impressively fast.  Here are a few of the Photos I took.

 

http://hoits.smugmug.com/gallery/2702529/1/143194677

 

Dave Cook 

Advice on E93A Engine timing

Having had the engine rebuilt several months ago I finally managed to get the thing started! I originally set the timing up with the pin 'slotted' into its slot on the front of the engine , adjusted the points using a bulb across the points but I noticed that the rotor arm pointed between No1 and No2 cylinders on the distributor. Of course the thing wouldn't start. I therefore moved the distributor anti clockwise until the rotor arm pointed to No 1 cylinder and success. Now that it runs how can I set the timing up properly? I am new to the sidevalve world and am used to nice timing marks so that I can use a strobe. All suggestions gratefully received.  Tony

Help

Anyone know Dave Parry of the MCC's e mail address or how to contact him please.?

Measage to mrnyoung

Hi - Thanks for your application to join. Can you send me an email at mleete24@hotmail.com I have tried to email you on the email address that came with your application but it bounced back - Michael

Dellow for Sale

Dellow Watch

In last weeks 'Classic Car Weekly' a Dellow was advertised by Malcom Elder & Sons near Bicester.  The actual wording is "1947 Dellow Early Austin chassied car, Ford engine £7,750".  Might suit somebody who gets 8 draws on his coupon this weekend!  The phone number is 01869 340999.

 

Steve Nikel

Adrian Marfell Prepared Class 4 Beetle for Sale

Adrian has just completed building another Class 4 Beetle for trials. It is a 1972 L Reg. with Swing Axle suspension.

The engine is 1300cc with Twin Carbs.

Includes Sump guard, tyre rack, and will be MOT'd and Taxed.

Price is 짙1,800.00.

 

Any questions, post them here or call Adrian on 01600 890218.

Austin & Pictures at MG Trial

Posted on behalf of Martyn Nutland - Hello - I am the editor of the Pre-War Austin Seven Club and was wondering if you knew anyone who might be able to let me have a couple of pictures of, preferably Austin Sevens, but not essentially, taking part in the MGCC Trial at Lintridge farm Ledbury on March 18. Hope you can help. Best Regards and a happy Easter. - Martyn Nutland - martyn.nutland@gmail.com

How was your Lands End

I really enjoyed by Lands End (see my Blog http://classicalgas.spaces.live.com/blog/  and Photo Album http://classicalgas.spaces.live.com/photos/ ). OK it was dry and I got up Cutliffe Lane but it was still a challenge with all those "chicane type restarts" like the one at Daracott that stopped me. Talking of the restarts at Beggars Roost and Daracott where there were chicanes marked with tape. Would you be penalised for knocking the tape over?

 

We finished early and were able to have a nice relaxed afternoon and evening. How was your Lands End?

 

 

Lands End Live Reports

I'm driving this time so I won't be able to do the steady stream that I have done on some events. However, if there's time in queues, rest halts etc I will give it a go.

 

If you have helped out by texting me reports in the past the number has changed. The old one doesn't work and I won't get anything if you use that. Everything is now on one number, the one ending in 144. If you don't have that number and would like to participate with live reports on the Lands End drop me an email at mleete24@hotmail.com

 

Michael

Lands End

Has anyone received there ifo for the Lands end yet .I have not received anything & it is generally with us by now or am i panicing.

 

Dave Grose

Thanks

Just a quick note to say thanks to all who managed to get me a navigator for the Lands End after the guy who was going to be doing it was called to work that weekend.

I received a phone call before I even realised that the request had gone public.

Hope to see many of you somewhere on the L.E.

hello Morris Racer

Thanks for your application to join. However, I need to know your real name in order to process your application. have tried to email you but it bounces back. Please email me at mleete24@hotmail.com

 

Michael

Trialsmans Breakfast

Michael

Your new link to Transport cafe's is interesting but of limited use to those of us who seldom stray from home.  I do think, however, we should start a thread on the best Trialsmans Breakfasts.  My vote would be for the 'Full English' at Truck Stop at North Petherton on the forthcoming Lands End Trial. For quality, choice and value I think it would be hard to find better .

 

Steve Nikel

 

vw beetle 1302s for sale

Hi all,

unfortunatly I have to sell the beetle I intened to use for trials. It is a K reg (tax exempt) 1302s. work done so far includes new floorpans, outrigers, frame head, heater channels, inner wheel arches, bulk head. plus loads of new parts and spares for re assembly.

open to sensable offers.

 

Ian Cummings

 

 

Different Class 8 Car For Sale

Have a look at:-
http://www.motorsportads.co.uk/classic-historic-not-race/8208.html
This car competed in the Ilkley Trial last summer, so it is a good runner.
Don't be put off by the asking price, as I know that this guy picked the car up at Bonhams in November for £2,275   (check it out at http://www.motorbase.com/auction/by-id/1146782417/)   Just the thing for someone who like their Classic Trials to be "Classic".

Anyone want to be a sidecar passenger for the Land's End?

Sarah has damaged a ligament and can't do the Land's End so I need a passenger urgently! I need someone who can navigate preferably, and who has an ACU number. Not on the Ariel this time but a Honda/WASP
with lots more suspension.

I'm starting from Michaelwood services and will be riding back on Easter Sunday. Get in touch asap and I'll see if I can organise accommodation.

getting prepared for battle with an escort

Hi there - new member- Robbo (alan robinson)

 

Brief biog. previous life as international high performance Dinghy racing

                occupation sailmaker / musician

Done a couple of classic Monte's in a Mini - endurance rally -caterham

currently building a bike engined Phoenix for the Espania -Santiago in September. ( but I might do it in my Ginetta G27 yet mmm. --I'm definitely not doing it in our Isetta..!! and after last week end I'm never going in my son's Spitfire ever again..)

 

Was one of those fools in the yellow capri on the Exeter and the Cotswold clouds ( passenger) - you remember the little guy whose mood swung between embarrased to fear.. 

 

Having convinced my wife how much she will enjoy this fantastic trialling , and not wishing to 'rough up' her primrose frogeye , I have purchased a Mk. 1 Escort and would like to know

a. where and how do I get the regulations around which to modify anything

b. can anyone give me a few tips and tell me stuff like - engine/box/diff. wheel sizes etc.

 

Cheers and thanks to Mr. Leete so far - so good

Message to alanrobborobinson and andyprobilt

Thanks for your applications. I need you to confirm your real names in order to process your applications. Please email to mleete24@hotmail.com - Michael

100E Misfire

My Dellow has a 100e with Aquaplane head and Shorrock blower and i am plagued by a misfire under load when the engine is hot. failed to get off the line at the MG Spring trial.
Engine strts cold Ok and accelerated with no problem until hot then misfires when you really need it.
Have changed coil, condenser dist cap, plugs -tried NGK B6ES and B8ES .
Sometimes engine cuts out when giving slight acceleration from rest then will not restart until you let it cool down for 15 mins. Any ideas before the Lands End?

MG Spring Trial

Thank you to all involved in organizing yesterdays very enjoyable PCT near Ledbury.

 

The weather was changeable but on the hole stayed dry and warm!

 

Two rounds of 6 tests in the morning, and two rounds of 4 tests after lunch. Very civilized!

 

Regards

 

Daniel Minett-Smith

March Hare Photos

I have at last got round to publishing the last of my March Hare Photos.

The full set are

The Start

http://hoits.smugmug.com/gallery/2592911/1/136652261

Water Tower Lane

http://hoits.smugmug.com/gallery/2586024/1/136274006

Edelsborough Hill

http://hoits.smugmug.com/gallery/2576311/1/135672961

Ivinghoe Special Test

http://hoits.smugmug.com/gallery/2582057/1/136035643

Ivinghoe Section

http://hoits.smugmug.com/gallery/2592343/1/136625000

and Finally Bingams Wood

http://hoits.smugmug.com/gallery/2578573/1/135828434

enjoy.

 

As usual if you have any feed back I enjoy receiving it, and if you want better quality photos, more photosof a particular car do please let me know

 

Dave Cook

Message to johnboy

Hello - I have sent a mail to your hotmail account about the info we need to process your application to join. As I say we are a "real names community" (when people don't use their real name as their nickname you can still find it in the Membership List. If I don't hear from you by the weekend I will pressume you don't want to go along with this and I will remove you from pending applications - Michael

tyres

I am planning to do the Lands  End but need some 15 or 16 inch tyres which will grip, our tyres we currently run are worn out and we they are no longer available. firestone 560 seem popular or vredestien -but  I do not know which style of these is the best- we are running them on a Mk5 buckler.

David Malin

 

                                                                                                                                                                

Lands End Trial 2007

Entry List, Competitor's Scheduled Time Calculator, and Spectator Timings now available. Start here http://www.themotorcyclingclub.org.uk/about/whatsnew.htm

 

Andrew

Tony Sith's ex David Dyer Beetle is still for sale

Its got to go and Tony is prepared to discuss the price! http://classicalgas.spaces.live.com/blog/cns!9D45C19A8B93429F!1260.entry

 

Michael

Vote for Classical Gas - Please

Don't know who nominated me but Classical gas is on the voting form for the local papers "Best Hertfordshire Sports Web Site" competition. Be super if you could support Classical Gas by voting for the site by following this link http://www.herts24.co.uk/webawards/pages/profiles/sport.aspx

 

Many thanks - Michael

MSA/BTRDA Questionaire

Posted on behalf of Andrew Brown:-

 

Click Here for the Questionaire :- http://classictrials.googlepages.com/MSA_BTRDA.pdf

 

This is the mail Andrew received :-

 

28th February 2007

Dear Colleagues

For and on behalf of the MSA Trials Committee and BTRDA I attach a questionnaire and covering letter which is self explanatory.

Please feel free to distribute this questionnaire to competitors and officials a like.  It is important to canvas as wide an audience as possible.

The MSA Trials Committee next meets in early April and I would ask that responses be submitted to Neil Mackay by 31st March 2007.

Yours faithfully

Ian R. Davis

Ian R. Davis
Rallies, Regional &
Cross Country Executive

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which are best 15" tyres

Hi all

 

can anyone tell me which are the best 15" tyres for trialling?

 

David Malin   davidmalinATbtinternet.com

Passenger needed.....

I am in need of a passenger/bouncer/navigator/sack of spuds for my Liege in the March Hare Trial this weekend. Can't promise any silverware, or even getting to the finish, but it'll be fun. Any takers??

 

Mark Worsfold

VSCC Derbyshire Trial

As a Change I went to the VSCC Derbyshire trial on Saturday, where once again I managed to get covered in mud, interesting trial with lots of friendly people.

 

Photos are at

http://hoits.smugmug.com/gallery/2542637/1/133647330

 

http://hoits.smugmug.com/gallery/2542651/1/133648838

 

http://hoits.smugmug.com/gallery/2542672/1/133650081

 

I hope you enjoy them.

 

Dave Cook

Fire Extinguisher Rules

Hello - Can someone remind me what the current fire extinguisher rules are. - Michael

Spark Plug Advice please

I am getting close to starting my newly rebuilt engine so I need to find some suitable spark plugs. It is an E93A engine with Aquaplane head and twin SUs. An old Tuning book suggests Lodge RL47 or RL49 but I don't suppose there is much chance of finding 4 of these! WWW.Sparkplugs co.uk have suggested NGK B8EGP or B9EGP which I believe may be race orientated - so what do you guys use and where do I purchase them?

 

Thanks    Tony

A load of SKODA

I have in my work shop two Skoda Estells which have been in dry storage for approx eight years.One has wide track axels from a Rapide and has been highly modified with all the bits and bobs to strengthen.....The engine is a136 Rapide eight port head, Webber, Group a exhaust pipes  etc. The other is prepared for rally or race mode with steel rollcage and harness seats etc. Engine with {Piper285 cam Webber SK inlet manifold Ashley exhaust. 5 spd  straight cut close ratio gearbox. Loads of mini  light wheelss, slicks and intermediate tyres. From the history file that came with the cars Was built to do the Skoda Trophy. This car is road legal and I will get it Moted.  I am tempted to keep and set them up for trials but I have a very busy work shop and limited time for more toys,.......... any interest to others

MCC News of the Week

I have learned that I am the unknowing culprit that caused a message to be sent to the MCC site, purveying Hot Sex and Viagra. May I make it clear that I'm long past worring about Hot sex and the only interest I might have in Viagra if it was discovered that it would help ageing  motors perform better and afford me the pleasure of climing more sections.........Whilst it may be funny, I am now worried that other emails are involved. John Aley tells me that he has had others in the past, with other members email.......Its all a bit beyond me, I thought I had all the correct anti worm protection installed.  Any advice as to stopping things like that would be welcomed.  I dont mid a joke but I would not wish to offend folk. Regards

Triumph advice wanted??

A chum has revived a surplus LHD Spitfire.......bought some years ago, for a bit of soft-top motoring whilst his major project was a-gettin-on-with.

 

Following a worrying noise, the car was left in a relly's garage and 'forgotten', as these things can tend to be.

 

T'uther week, we hoicked it out...and he commenced re-commissioning....he IS a fitter/mechanic by trade.

 

His quandary is/was.....it is very much a 'surplus-to-requirements' car.......yet at the moment, simply of little financial value.

 

He would like it to justify its existence....and being a passenger of mine, he thought of prepping the thing for trials.

 

It is a left-hook, 1500 Spitfire..the type with the flat rear deck.

 

Does ANYBODY have any practical trialling experience with this model?

 

Are there any 'marque' experts out there, with 'positive' advice as to groundclearance, reliability of transmission, etc?

 

HE appreciates the Spit is long of wheelbase compared to a Spridget, so may prove less capable.......and I have proferred advice, albeit based on my own experience.....but I don't ''know-it-all''.....

 

After all, I have often read and heard, how the odd thing about trials competitors seems to be the tendency to 'go' for the vehicle 'least likely to.....???'

Northern DVD

2007 Northern Classic Trial

DVD containing footage from Black Hole, Little Cockup, Sheepfold and the ever popular Sandale. Also contains Class 4 in-car footage from Lord's Seat, Sheepfold, Darling Howe Restart, Forest Yump, Black Hole and Little Cockup.

If you liked last year's you'll like this one!

Great value at 짙10 including P & P.

PLease send cheque payable to

V. Bamkin,

131, Dacre Road,

Brampton,

Cumbria,

CA8 1BT.

Please allow 28 days for delivery.

Northern Photos

More Northern Classic Trial photos on
http://www.photobox.co.uk/album/share.html?c_album=5046213

Help Urgently Needed for Classic Trials Stand

The classic trials world has been offered a great opportunity to showcase its many attractions to the 20,000 historic motorsport fans who will be visiting Race Retro/International Historic Motorsport Show in about a month's time.  Whilst our sport is blessed with many excellent events, as this messageboard shows, it cannot have escaped people's notice that the number of people doing some of these events has reached such a low point that events may not be sustainable in the long term.  That would not be a good thing for any of us.  What we need is to attract some new people into our sport to help push the numbers up and this show provides us with an excellent opportunity to sell our sport to those most likely to be interested.

 

I know that several people have vounteered for the Friday and I have offered to help Saturday/Sunday but we still need more help, particularly for someone to take on a co-ordinating role setting the stand up on the Thursday.  There must be some people out there with experience of this sort of thing in their day job?  My understanding is that unless we have some more offers of help by this wekend we will have to tell the organisers that we can't take up the special deal we have been offered.   

 

Please contact either John Aley, Simon Woodall or myself if you feel that you can help.

 

Text below is copied from MCC News of the Week but is applicable to us all:

 

via some background wheeling and dealing we have secured a sizeable area in Hall 3, 12 metres x 3 metres, to be devoted to Classic Trialling.

However many of the stalwarts who have organised our joint MCC/ACTC stand at this show in the past are not available this year so help is urgently required if we are to take up this offer.  What we need now are several keen types to donate their time and/or machinery and to look after the stand generally.  Fortunately the stand area comes with a ready to go shell scheme and carpet but needs a couple of classic trials cars, an outfit and a solo bike to display and the aforesaid keen types to hang around during opening hours to explain to the visiting public all the joys to be gathered from classic trialling on any number of wheels.

Obviously these people will get free access to the show and provided there are enough of you, there should be time to have a look at the exhibits in general as well as doing your bit for the MCC.  What would be especially welcome would be to have a volunteer who could be present for most of the period and generally co-ordinate matters.

1937 Trials Special (remains of) For Sale

 Whilst trawling the 'Net' I came across this 1937 trials chassis for sale.  It may be of interest to anybody into historic trials cars or masochists or nutters or all 3.

see:-  www.carandclassic.co.uk/car/C11760

 

 

Steve Nikel

Aquaplane Inlet Manifold Wanted

Please see the discussion on this subject on the 'General' section.

 

I am looking for an inlet manifold suitable for twin HS2 SU carbs. (E93A)

 

I have an inlet manifold which is apparently for twin 1 1/8 SU's so I am looking to sell / trade my inlet manifold for one that I can use!!

Aquaplane Inlet Manifold - what have I got?

I purchased the inlet manifold in this photo second hand some while ago - I have just tried to fit a set of HS2 SU carbs to them and they do not fit. The centres of the fixing holes on the SU carbs are 64.22 mm apart whereas on my inlet manifold they are 54.15 mm apart. So what inlet manifold have I got and what carbs will fit? Thanks.  Tony

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The Northern Trial 2007 How was it for you?

The Northern Trial for me and my wife was fantastic.

We could not have wished for better weather and there was a good mix of sections for us to attempt.

If you have not done the Northern you have missed spectacular views and some long sections.

 

I don't think we would ever be in the awards but we had a good days sport!

 Our thanks to Fell side club for making us welcome and putting on such a great event! Also to all the marshalls and other officials and clubs who put in so much effort.

 

Thank you to Chris  who was clerk of the course for his encouragement at the sections and for laying out a superb trial as well.

 

Cheers and thank you all

Stephen & Caroline  No 49

 

Can anyone help with MGJ2 Information?

I came upon your website whilst looking for something else;
However I wondered if you could put a message on it for me ?
(I really don't understand all this logging in and registering etc !)

I am researching an MG J2 which ran in the 1934 Lands End Trial;
The entrant was A J A CAIRNS  and his competition number was  380.
I am trying to find a photo of this car. Beaulieu have one of him with
his later PA but '34 Lands End
photos are a bit thin on the ground. I need to know the registration
number of this car.

I have tried most of the photo archives and usual sources Cowbourne etc
etc. It is not listed under any MG source either.
Cairns only had this car from February to May 1934. I don't know if he
did any other trials with it that might have been
photographed. Registration numbers were not included in the programmes
due to 'excessive Police interest' !
Not much changes does it ?

Any suggestions gratefully received.

T C S Sargeant
Vehicle Research
Permanden
Gore Lane
Goudhurst
Kent TN17 1JP
01580 211 303 / 376
E-Mail: Tim@permanden.co.uk

Electric Water Pump

Has anyone any experience of using these? I have looked at the Davies Craig product and also the one from Mike Scott-Coomber but all seem a little expensive. Are there any other alternatives? I aim to replace the somewhat huge cast iron pump that is on my E93A special.

 

 

Gearbox & Distributor Question

Hopefully the first question is easy - what is the gearbox oil capacity for an E93A - my 'new' gearbox does not have a level filler.

 

Secondly having purchased an Aquaplane head, do I need to have a different distributor? The increased height of the head doesn't seem to allow me to mesh the gears - or am I missing something?

 

Thanks

Tyres for sale

I am having a clear out of that will be useful for something stuff in my lockup. I have 4 as new 165x13 michelin mx pattern tyres ( escort Boys? ) lookin for @ 짙20 pair. I also have some very rare pirelli Cinturato tyres brand new with nobbles on 185x16 ( dellows, vintage? ) give mw a call if you are interseted

 

my phone no is 0797 192 8113 or 0117 9083890

 

Andy Wood

 

 

Buckler for Sale on Ebay

A 1959 Buckler  has appeared for sale on Ebay.  Whether, or not, it is suitable for trialling is anybody's guess but it's 1172 sidevalve engine has twin SU's and an alloy manifold hanging from it, these alone must be worth a proportion of the £1250 buy it now price.

View item 120085509332

 

 

Steve N

13" Tyres for Sale

I have been having a bit of a clear out and found in my loft a pair of 175x80x13" Kumho Tyres. They are Power Star 758 and similar in pattern to the MXT. They look as if they have never seen the road let alone a section. If anyone wants them they can have them for 짙20 the pair.

Call me on 07977 436825 or e-mail me at greenslade@european-presence.com

15" Wheels

I have spoken to Weller wheels about the possibility of manufacturing some suitable 4 x 15" wheels for trials use. They do not as yet have suitable tooling for any rims narrow enough for us, but they would be prepared to set up for these, if a reasonable quantity were ordered. They could also make the rims with a military type rim lock that would allow the tyres to stay on the rims come what may!.......

I need wheels with a 4x4" PCD to fit a BMC type axle, but they could be made with a dual PCD centre to also fit Ford 4.25" centres, or indeed other fitments.

No prices as yet,

Anybody interested?

Mark

SALES

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Passenger wanted

Hello everybody

Unfortunately my passenger for tomorrows Cotswold Clouds Trial just informed me that he can't make it. Anybody out there interested in getting cold and muddy in the passenger seat of a totally uncompetetive Austin 7 based special piloted by an absolutely useless driver? Give me a ring on 07913 344550

My start time is just after 09.00 hrs, so it would be usefull to be there at about 08.00 hrs.

Cheers,
Thomas

Kyrle Trial Goes Class "0"

This year will be the 30th. running of the Kyrle Trial which takes place on Sunday 22nd. April. To celebrate this achievment the Kyrle will have a Clubsport section for Class "0" cars. Remember, no competition licence is required for a Clubsport event.

The Kyrle has a reputation as a tough trial but not necesarily rough. The Class "0" part of the trial is being masterminded by that well known Dellow driver, Richard Andrews. Richard organised the first Kyrle all those years ago. There will be some hills just for Class "0" and some hills that will be part of or possibly all of the main trial hills. It is our intention that all the hills for Class "0" will be as smooth as possible whilst remaining competative for the average Class "0" car.

So come on down to the Wye Valley and Forest of Dean in April.

Regulations will be published in February and will be available on our web site at www.rossmotorsports.co.uk

Stuart Harrold