Another Nats no-show..........

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Wed Jul 25, 12 11:15 am

Roydon and I were hoping to debut the '68 Barracuda fastback at the Nats this year.

We have pretty much been working all hours to get it ready, but it has been fighting us all the way.............we have overcome so much with help from many people behind the scenes. However it became increasingly unlikely that it would be track-ready with any level of confidence.

We got to the point where we hoped to take it as a static display with the engine running for a bit of a laugh.

The final nail in the coffin was when a torque convertor bolt stripped at around midnight........some things are just meant not to be.

We will now take our time and hope to get it out for the Hot Rod drags.

Another year at the Nats as a spectator....

I will put some pictures up in due course..............

John · Post by **John** » Wed Jul 25, 12 11:18 am

Bad news Pete/ Roydon but you will be there which is the main thing chaps

Adrian Worman · Post by **Adrian Worman** » Wed Jul 25, 12 11:37 am

JohnS wrote:Bad news Pete/ Roydon but you will be there which is the main thing chaps

JohnR · Post by **JohnR** » Wed Jul 25, 12 11:39 am

bad news indeed but if you rush things you are bound to make mistakes

andyrob · Post by **andyrob** » Wed Jul 25, 12 11:47 am

Adrian Worman wrote:
JohnS wrote:Bad news Pete/ Roydon but you will be there which is the main thing chaps

me too
as long as everyones there to catch up & talk some b@llocks

Im sure you will still manage to get your hands dirty

JohnR · Post by **JohnR** » Wed Jul 25, 12 11:52 am

I am bringing Scotts car up on the truck ( if it passes the MOT today ) and the caravan for the second year running but I miss my car so will have to get my finger out !!!!

charger01 · Post by **charger01** » Wed Jul 25, 12 12:02 pm

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me too
as long as everyones there to catch up & talk some b@llocks

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Thinking of bringing an Interpreter Andy so that I can understand what you say

Jon Connolly · Post by **Jon Connolly** » Wed Jul 25, 12 12:04 pm

Pete / Roydon

New torque convertor here ... you are welcome to it

Even meet you Newmarket area to assist ??

Let me know

Dave-R · Post by **Dave-R** » Wed Jul 25, 12 12:04 pm

If you've got nowt to do Pete you can help me wash the Corvette.

Seriously though, I remember well the frustration of trying to get a car ready for the Nats and falling short at the last minute.
There's nowt more frustrating when you have put so much hard work and long hours in for nothing.

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Wed Jul 25, 12 12:13 pm

Thanks for the kind words and the offers of help from Jon, but as they say "it's a wrap!"............

Ivor · Post by **Ivor** » Wed Jul 25, 12 12:21 pm

Perhaps Pete, for the first time in donkey's years you may actually be able to relax and enjoy yourself...perhaps have a little polishing session in the show and shine!

Cannonball · Post by **Cannonball** » Wed Jul 25, 12 12:26 pm

same here i wanted my challenger out but no hot rod drags for that one also glyns roadrunner not ready hot rods for that to
but all just happy its nearly showtime, bri, has his cuda so can be out playing with his party people,

Mick · Post by **Mick** » Wed Jul 25, 12 4:25 pm

Two or three years ago, i was struggling to get mine done because something didn't turn up from the states, so i came carless and still had a great time, then went to the HRD's and ran my first 10.
Mick

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Wed Jul 25, 12 5:10 pm

That's a real shame Pete, but at least you'll be there.

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Wed Jul 25, 12 5:19 pm

Dave wrote:....If you've got nowt to do Pete you can help me wash the Corvette.

Thanks for the very kind offer but it would be like washing up a Tupperware bowl......can't you just put it in the dishwasher