35th Gary's Picnic---Yanks Weekend

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Sun May 19, 13 10:18 pm

Good that you got it sorted, John.

No further forward with the Barracuda and loads to do and no time.

Off to see "God" tomorrow at the Albert Hall, so more spannering time lost (but for a good cause).....

Guy · Post by **Guy** » Sun May 19, 13 10:21 pm

Nope no where near ready, axle out of car, no brakes need to find new discs and get them machined, cant find the UJ, got to find a trailer, get the car 4 wheel aligned (again) fit tow ball to Mary's Focus and repair a pucture on the rear of the Jeep

Mossy68 · Post by **Mossy68** » Sun May 19, 13 10:24 pm

Pete wrote:Good that you got it sorted, John.

No further forward with the Barracuda and loads to do and no time.

Off to see "God" tomorrow at the Albert Hall, so more spannering time lost (but for a good cause).....

"God" being ??????

John · Post by **John** » Sun May 19, 13 10:24 pm

Pete wrote:Good that you got it sorted, John.

No further forward with the Barracuda and loads to do and no time.

Off to see "God" tomorrow at the Albert Hall, so more spannering time lost (but for a good cause).....

Thanks to Chris Birdman for his kind help

And to you of course for having the bolts. That reminds me, wheres that jonny boy Turnip?

Even used the flex plate too uncle Pete

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Sun May 19, 13 10:25 pm

John · Post by **John** » Sun May 19, 13 10:25 pm

Guy wrote:Nope no where near ready, axle out of car, no brakes need to find new discs and get them machined, cant find the UJ, got to find a trailer, get the car 4 wheel aligned (again) fit tow ball to Mary's Focus and repair a pucture on the rear of the Jeep

So what ya doin with the other 3 days Guy?

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Sun May 19, 13 10:29 pm

Glad to be of service, John.
It was really good of Chris to "pop over" to help out.

Pleased the Flex plate was of use too

I thought I would come in handy

Mossy68 · Post by **Mossy68** » Sun May 19, 13 10:33 pm

Mossy68 wrote:
Pete wrote:Good that you got it sorted, John.

No further forward with the Barracuda and loads to do and no time.

Off to see "God" tomorrow at the Albert Hall, so more spannering time lost (but for a good cause).....
"God" being ??????

Ahhhh. Old slow hands eh !!!
I'm sure he will get you pensioners rocking nicely.
Mind you don't nod off though !!!

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Sun May 19, 13 10:33 pm

Found the Barracuda Crank / Damper bolt has worked loose; so got to sort that out somehow - Not sure if I can "lock" the crank using the Convertor bolt (not my favourite idea at the moment....).

Also got to change out the Radiator as the "racy" one I installed is not up to the task......Looking good for the Nats....

Stu · Post by **Stu** » Sun May 19, 13 10:41 pm

JohnS wrote:Ok peeps.

It`s less than a week away, is everybody thats going ready for it?

Got a tent and beer, so yep. Car will be there next year...

PolaraTim · Post by **PolaraTim** » Tue May 21, 13 12:28 pm

I'll be there with Tim in the gasser truck as racing in gasser circus

Carl

DaveB · Post by **DaveB** » Wed May 22, 13 9:30 am

Dont drink too much Carl

Guy · Post by **Guy** » Wed May 22, 13 1:30 pm

Well the Dart wont be there, I have run out of time and cash to get it sorted.
GUTTED....

Pete · Post by **Pete** » Wed May 22, 13 1:40 pm

Sorry to hear that, Guy.

I doubt if the Barracuda will be there either, too much to do - either that or will be building it in the pits as usual.........still not got the Radiator support fabricated.

At least you will be able to chill and relax and enjoy the event.

I sometimes wonder if it is even worth trying to run a car at this event and the Hot Rod Drags due to the crowds and never-ending oil downs.........

Ivor · Post by **Ivor** » Wed May 22, 13 1:57 pm

Guy and Pete, I really feel for you guys, with all the work you've put in, to be pipped at the post with what are really quite minor issues that are not easily overcome.

Well I'll be "on duty" at Brooklands, I've missed Gary's picnic every year I've been manning the stand, next year, I'm definitely at Shakey, and as a relaxed spectator!