Bovey Down

We entered this years Windwhistle Motor Club Bovey Down Trial in our 1.6 Peugoet 205, although the scores are not yet confirmed we are fairly sure we came last! Also rather ironically the total on our scorecard was 205!

Some pictures and videos of us and other cars here :

http://illuz.smugmug.com/gallery/4816311_6hjrQ#286388911_zqS5K

http://www.youtube.com/205Trialer

We had a great day and apart from 2 punctures, 2 dented sills and a rather dented middle exhaust box, the car survived. On the drive home the engine temperature warning light came on, we pulled over to check it, to find the back of the radiator totally covered in a layer of mud - no airflow at all! 5 minutes of careful scraping with a screwdriver and we were on our way again.

Thanks to Anne, Tim and all in the Windwhistle Motor Club for a great day.

E93A Rear Axle Rebuild

The nice weather on Saturday persuaded me to take the Tornado out for a run. A recent visit to a rolling road had made the engine far more flexible so I suppose I should have expected something bad to happen! In the lanes above Henley a sharp bang was heard from the rear axle and the wheels locked up. A lift home to collect a trailer followed and on Sunday morning I stripped the rear axle to find the Diff Pinion Gear Shaft in two and several teeth chipped on one of the half shafts. The carrier is also quite badly damaged. Whilst I am aware that Small Fords stock some of the parts needed can anyone recommend a firm that can strip and rebuild the unit - ideally somewhere in the South of England.

For Sale: VW Gearbox Flanges

There's a guy on the Beach Buggy forum selling a pair of VW Type1 IRS Gearbox flanges to take the larger Type 2 CV joints.
Have a look at:-
http://beachbuggy.ffrq.com/for-sale-engine-adaptor-kit-uprated-flanges-t356.html

I would say these were a must for any Beetle (IRS) trialler.

Myke Pocock is now Baldrick391

Myke changed his email address and has rejoined under a new nickname.

epetition

This is very reassuring for those of us who use old vehicles.  It is probably a surprise to some that a lot of our old bangers, like my Series II Land Rover and 1935 Ariel, are not investments or show vehicles (anyone who's seen the above will agree).   They are old friends which have been used for years for all sorts of purposes including TRANSPORT! 

Classic-cars - epetition reply

I received this email from 10 Downing St which may be of interest:

23 April 2008

We received a petition asking:

"We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister to Reject any proposals to ban or restrict the use of older cars."

Details of Petition:

"Several EU proposals across the years are dangerous to the classic car movement. One that has been under consideration is to ban the use of cars older than 10 years. Similarly, Edinburgh City Council is considering the banning of cars over 15 years old from the town centre. These, and similar, proposals directly threaten the classic car movement, and encourage the manufacture of new cars, with the attendent environmental issues of sourcing raw materials, manufacturing, distriuting and scrapping the spiralling supply of new vehicles."

• Read the petition
• Petitions home page

Read the Government's response

Thank you for taking the time to register your views about classic cars on the Downing Street website.

There is currently no proposal either at EU or domestic level to ban cars over a certain age.

Clearly, vehicle emissions are a concern not just from a local air quality perspective but, increasingly, due to their contribution to climate change. Therefore, the European Commission has proposed setting CO2 targets for car manufacturers, but these would only affect new cars. Also, the targets would be based on averages rather than enforced limits or bans.

There is also no EU or UK policy to provide incentives for scrapping old vehicles. A programme of incentives to phase out the most polluting vehicles was considered as part of the national Air Quality Strategy Review (June 2007). Two scenarios were modelled: the first considered incentives for the scrapping of all cars that were not compliant with the Euro 1 standard, while the second considered Euro 1 standard cars as well as all the pre-Euro cars. This analysis suggested that both scenarios would result in a large net cost to society and represented poor value for money, mainly due to the high cost of useful resources being destroyed (i.e. roadworthy cars being scrapped). This could also involve negative environmental effects, as the petition outlines. As a result, the Air Quality Strategy classified this measure as 'no longer under immediate consideration', which remains true today.

Local authorities are able to develop, implement and manage their own local air quality management schemes, allowing them to focus measures on priorities in their area. The Low Emission Zone (LEZ) operating in London is a prominent example. It currently applies to lorries over 12 tonnes, but will eventually apply to lighter vehicles such as large vans. However, cars, motorcycles and small vans (below 1.205 tonnes in unladen weight) are not affected. For the vehicles that are included, there is an exemption for 'historic vehicles' built before 1st January 1973.

Welcome to Cannon355LBK = Chris Wall

No introductions necessary in this family!

Thanks for your support

Thankyou to all who have been so generous,both online and off. My race for Life sponsoship has almost reached my target of 짙1250. www.raceforlifesponsorme.org/juney  Thanks again, JUNE 

1951 Exeter Trial

Help needed please.

 

I have been given a Ferret Fotographics photograph of my Dellow NPP 597 entitled "50 Exeter", on what looks like Simms.

   

I don't think there was an Exeter Trial in 1950; the last one was in December 1949 followed by January 1951.   The car left the factory new in September 1950 so it can't be the December 1949 Exeter.   The driver was probably G. Hancock from Aylesbury.  

 

Has anyone got a programme and/or results for the January 1951 Exeter Trial that I could get a copy of?

How was your Kyrle Trial

Results will be eMailed and snail mailed out today. Adrian Marfell was a worthy winner with just 16 marks dropped. Come on, tell us organisors what YOU thought about our Kyrle Trial.

Stuart Harrold

Kyrle Photos

In spite of the mud I had an enjoyable day in the Forrest of Dean.  Somehow I managed to miss a fair number of cars, mostly class 5's, so sorry about that.  I must thank everyone who helped me get out of the mud at High Hope, where I managed to get stuck twice!  Anyway here are the photos.

 

Start

 

http://hoits.smugmug.com/gallery/4770395_hjtnu/1/282988270_P69ta

 

Jack & Jill

 

http://hoits.smugmug.com/gallery/4770453_RHso4/1/282989970_mySQ3

 

and High Hope

 

http://hoits.smugmug.com/gallery/4770611_cgkS7/1/283000526_72TwX

 

Usual offers, If anyone wants high quality copies or prints get in toouch via e'mail and well work something out.

 

Dave Cook

Kyrle and Ilkley 18/5

Hi , I passengered for Thomas Aldrian on the Kyrle yesterday, was a great experience in his 1937 Austin Seven Special, I'm totally hooked, if any one needs a passenger for the Ilkley on the 18/5 drop me a line.

Welcome RichardHoulgate

Richard has trialled an Austin 7 and is considering a Marlin

'O' Series - Twin Carbs

Hi. Anyone got a spare inlet manifold for twin SU's?  If not, anybody got one for a single Weber DCOE?

'O' Series 1.7 - Twin Carbs

Anyone got a spare inlet for SU's or Weber DCOE?  I am coming to the conclusion that I may need to fabricate one.  Is it remotely possible that the inlet from a 'B' series may fit?  I think this is unlikely but it is worth asking those that know!  Any help is gratefully appreciated.

Help for a prospective Marlin Trialler

I hope you can help me. I’m thinking of buying a Marlin and Jonathan Toulmin has been very helpful, but it would be good to speak to someone else. Can you assist?

Many thanks

Best regards

 

Richard Houlgate

 

I replied but more info and perhaps personal contact would help.

 

Hello Richard,

 

Yes we know more about Marlins than anything else!

 

First check out the Marlin pages on Andrew Browns site. http://www.knightlybrown.net/sectionbegins/index.htm and
http://www.wheelspin.info/cars/marlin.htm

 

Also I will post a message on the Classical gas Board for you at http://groups.msn.com/ClassicalGasForTrialsenthusiasts/home.htm

 

Check this out, why not join?

 

Michael

SVA-Marlin Roadster

I have just purchased a Marlin Roadster SWB (M).  It is my intention to use this as a base for a classic trials vehicle.  This vehicle has never been completed and is not registered.  It is fitted with a 1.7 'O' series engine, so I imagine it is Ital based.  I understand that I may have severe problems getting this vehicle through SVA.  Can anyone shed any light on this for me?

Does anyone know anything about this car?

I am trying to locate a car my grandfather built from scratch in 1950. The registration was RPA 539, an M & H special, and was registered in 1949 or 1950 with the dvla, but they have no record of it. My grandfathers name was Charles Henry Harris, although he was known as harry or c.h.
Would someone at Brooklands be able to advise any further avenues to search for this car. The engine was retrieved from a sunken boat in Chichester, and the chassis was made from scratch. The car was then used for a period of time in Hill Trials.

It would mean a great deal to my family if we found this car, and any help would be very gratefully received

yours faithfully

Nick de Meyer

Welcome 205Trialer = James Shallcross

James entered his Peugeot 205 in Class O of this years Lands End, also entered for Kyrle, Bovey Down and Ilkley.

Message to 205Trialler

Thank you for applying to join Classical Gas. However, your application is not in accordance with our rules as you have not stated your real name in your application. If you want to join us then check out our rules (link in LH menu bar and on the front page) and apply again.

Michael

Front Number must be on a vertical surface

Just seen in the Kyrle Final Instructions that we are not supposed to put the front numbers on the inside of the windscreen. Anyone know if this is a new thing? Certainly in many saloons there are no truly vertical surfaces to fit the numbers to. - Michael

Trials Diffs from Carl Talbot

Carl is offerring Trials diffs. You can find out more by clicking these links:-

 

Budget Trials Diffs

 

Needle Roller Pin Modified English Axle

 

Modified Transit Trials Diff

 

You can email Carl at carlrtalbot@btinternet.com 

 

I Carl has supplied me with a modified Transit Diff for my Dellow. Haven't tried it out but he was very helpful and easy to work with.

 

Michael

VW Trekkers on You Tube in familiar location?

Came across this whilst 'browsing'.

http:/vwtrekker.ffrq.com/trekkers-in-the-woods-t49.html

the location looks familiar

 

Steve Nikel

Kyrle Classic Trial - Help

The entries have been pouring in and as of this morning we have 79. The maximum we can run is 80 so we will accept some reserves. However with some hills just for Class O we have to marshal a total of 20 hills. Our Chief Marshal, Mark Reeves is working hard to find sufficient marshal-power, but we do need a lot of bodies. If you have not entered and fancy a day out marshaling the Kyrle in the beautiful Wye Valley and Forest of Dean please give Mark a call on 07967 661857, Mark and our Club will be very pleased to hear from you.

Many thanks

Stuart Harrold 

Marlin Roadster Weather Gear

Hi.  Anyone got a knackered hood and/or sidescreens?  I need to make a pattern so that I can make the necessary items in order to stop the rain and weather prematurely ageing me!  Any help would be greatfully appreciated.

Example of link to photo gallery elsewhere

http://classicalgas.spaces.live.com/photos/cns!9D45C19A8B93429F!2361/

ACTC Trophies

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