Historic Sport Sedans

[John McKechnie]

Just an update on the Icebreaker-
Custaxie 2 wont be there as Robert will be overseas.
Dennis Running -RX8 -yes.
Cam Crawford-XA Coupe-yes.
Graeme Addis- Charger-yes.
Gordon Burr-Alfetta- yes.
John Telford- RX7 V8.- if the weathers ok, then yes(only has drys)
Ralph Mossman- Grimmie has details-yes.
Garry Haynes- RX7 V8 (chev 350 LT1, willwood 6 pot front, 4 pot rear)-yes
Graeme Park-Marina V8- not ready yet, will run Porsche in other class.
Roy Bingley- Commodore-yes.
Barry Algie-Monaro-yes.
John McKechnie XA Coupe-yes
Many thanks to you guys for putting your hands up so quickly. more to follow.

[John McKechnie]

HELP-
thermostat housing for a SD1 rover V8 - needed by one of the drivers.

If you can help/supply/sell please reply here so you can be contacted.
Thanks guys

[John McKechnie]

HELP-
thermostat housing for a SD1 rover V8 - needed by one of the drivers.
Needed to be able to run at the Ice Breaker Sept

If you can help/supply/sell please reply here so you can be contacted.
Thanks guys

[John McKechnie]

Would like to welcome Ralph Mossman back to the track in HSS.
On #425,in 1984 the grid has the Alfetta, Starlet Addis Charger, RX8, Algie Monaro and Ralf in his Viva.
There is also McLeans Commodore.
Now 30 years later, they are doing it again, talk about nostalgia, Parksy you are needed here a.s.a.p.
If the ex McLean Commodore now owned by Tony Boyden was to run, that would be another.
This class is definitely for the authentic cars and drivers.

[Rod Grimwood]

John it is Ralph, not the other it sounds like someone thats been in the news lately, and that he is not. (well not now anyway)

[Grant Sprague]

WHAT DID YOU SAAAAAAAYY .. I can relate to this lol

[John McKechnie]

Rod- not sure who you are talking about, but have corrected the name.
Barry Algie just came round, he told me the other car in this 1984 grid is Baigent- the two were talking before the race.
This car is a Nissan, and is sitting at Wendlebourns and , according to Barry, needs some prepping and then can run.
Now wheres Ralphs old Viva?

[Andrew Metford]

Edited for the post below: That's well and truly fair enough John, my apologies to those concerned.

[John McKechnie]

Andrew-There are things tucked away there, but we must respect their privacy and not discuss on an open forum.

[Rod Grimwood]

Viva body is gone but other bits still survive.

[Jizim]

Just a correction John......Graeme Parks in the Marina. (sorry to correct you mate but best get it right for everyone that knows Graeme....and thats a lot of people.) With respect of course and regards, Tony Rutherford.

[GD66]

Graeme Park, in fact...

http://www.theinformer.co.nz/car-talk/graeme-park

[John McKechnie]

Historic Racing Club are having a pre season Shakedown test day, today -Saturday 23 at Hampton Downs.
Great weather with not a cloud in the sky for going out for some fun, testing, and generally blasting away the cobwebs.
First I need to vacuum and wash all the dust from the XA as it has been sitting since Legends.
Any one else been getting itchy feet waiting for Ice Breaker?

[GeebeeNZ]

John it was great to see you and a few other V8s out there today amongst our 60 2K Cup cars and those very quick Motul Hondas.

[gianttalkinghead]

XA looked terrific on Saturday at HD JM, and tell me what it was like to have fully functioning rear brakes as well??

[John McKechnie]

Cam- it was great having sharp brakes at last,excellent bias bar set up with twin master cylinders- thanks to Barry Algies imput, Unfortunately two separate times I was leaving the braking very late and spun on the first corner. You saw one of them. I wasnt there earlier when Garry told everyone to keep off the grass as it was wet and very slippery, thought I was going to take the side out on the fence. That very tidy white 2014 racing Mustang was right behind me when the back stepped out the second time-and he has great brakes. Thought I was going to revisit the fence where Gerald Fogg ended up. Next time we must synchronize our slides for the crowd. Still got your petrol tank-how do I get it back to you- or give it to you at Ice Breaker? Mark didnt show.

[John McKechnie]

The Ice Breaker is in 2 weeks, and I will be contacting each person on the list.

Help is needed with Barry Algie-
Monaro is up and running, and he is super keen to deal to the Alfetta , Charger, and the rest of us.
Currently his budget does not include a tow car, his own trailer cant be used and the one used at the previous meeting is unavailable.
The trailer for the XA- Scottys- wont take it because the covered part wont accommodate the Monaro flares
Is there a kind hearted, philanthropic person- no prefs for male or female here- who has a car trailer and a tow wagon that can get him there and back.
We dont want to miss out on having him on the grid for this meeting, so if you want to be part of the cation, please contact me here or a pm.

[gianttalkinghead]

Cam- it was great having sharp brakes at last,excellent bias bar set up with twin master cylinders- thanks to Barry Algies imput, Unfortunately two separate times I was leaving the braking very late and spun on the first corner. You saw one of them. I wasnt there earlier when Garry told everyone to keep off the grass as it was wet and very slippery, thought I was going to take the side out on the fence. That very tidy white 2014 racing Mustang was right behind me when the back stepped out the second time-and he has great brakes. Thought I was going to revisit the fence where Gerald Fogg ended up. Next time we must synchronize our slides for the crowd. Still got your petrol tank-how do I get it back to you- or give it to you at Ice Breaker? Mark didnt show.

Hey JM, yes, you were very entertaining mate, especially good effort considering it was a test day - i wonder if film of your adventures at turn one will make Garys greatest hits??
I will either swing by yours and get the 20 litre drum or if id ont turn up beforehand get it off you at the ice breaker

[gianttalkinghead]

where is the Monaro based JM?

[John McKechnie]

Cam- will call you.