Bruce- cubes.... now would that be cubic inches or cubic cash ?
Bruce- cubes.... now would that be cubic inches or cubic cash ?
Inches John .......Thou I did enjoy watching that little Starlet last weekend...great show John and very special.
Just in case you missed it, #718 on my "Mix of Pics " thread has one of every car in the group that ran in practice.
Good to see a decent sized grid. Sorry, I didn't manage to catch much of the actual racing on the day - the downside of having an official Series involvement in a meeting with work to do!
Cheers,
Ray
The photos are fantastic Ray. Many thanks.
Sorry I was like you really busy but what a great day for it all.
Cheers
It has been a while since I have updated HSC.
We have had a few new people join our group.
Ist up is Grant Sprague having purchased Lex Linklaters Mk 1 Escort RS2000.
Next is Layton Hammond from the Manawatu buying Bill Cottle's 1966 Anglia.
Today Natalie Campbell again from the Manawatu with her lovely 1973 Capri V63000 has also expressed interest in being part of our group.
I wish to pass on our welcome to the above and just to note that all cars have COD's.
Both Nat and Layton have raced with myself at Manfeild in the Winter Series and MG and it is great to have them on board.
Grant comes from a famous saloon car family and welcome Grant, it is great to have you on board.
Cheers,
Bruce D
This is the latest car to join the HSC ranks. This is Natalie Campbell's 1973 Ford Capri GT V6. Its been a classic race car for many years, and has had a CoD for many years, although this will be updated. Runs 13" Hotwire wheels, Austin Pricess 4-pot brakes up front and Capri drums at the rear. Also runs a LSD from a 2.8 Capri. Beautiful car.
The Red Anglia was Bill Cottle's from Levin and is now owned by Layton Hammond from Marton. Layton has also joined our group.
Welcome to Natalie and Layton.
Both cars have COD's and Layton wants to be at the Festival but also needs to test the Anglia first.
Here is the beautiful Anglia Bruce refers to above. Good to see some of these cars in the group. Anglia's have played a significant role in NZ racing history, with a great many drivers getting their start in racing in the 1960s and '70s in one of these cars.
This is Scott O'Donnell's beautiful Alfa GTAm replica, from Invercargill, which will be joining the HSC ranks for both weekends of the 2016 Festival. The Alfa is a Schedule K car, running 2.0 litre with 48 Webers, 13 x 8 and 13 x 9 Campagnolo wheels, sliding block rear suspension etc. An amazing little car.
Thank you Bruce, happy to be apart of HMC.....although a little escort .with glass, steel panels, seats etc . I notice every thing is small compared to the last car I raced which makes life a bit easier, every thing quite basic & easy...Bob & Grady have my cylinder head fitting correct springs something I would normally do, but being a little roller cam thought I would best leave it to them , springs coming from other mate Kev [Kelfords] , when head back on other mate Grant Fitzpatrick will fit a good shift light & bigger oil warning light only concern will be the right hander with a wet sump but not been a problem any other circut, entered for the 2nd weekend H/D Bruce got me our old family race number 63 .... Gary had on bread van anglia , Ernie on GTHO, & me on Fiat GTX fiat in 70,s. &Pete on his go cart &FF Our class I have been told is about having fun so thats what we want , just lovely old carsOriginally Posted by Spgeti
A lot less bodywork to have to polish on the Escort aye Grant!
With Historic Saloon Cars racing alongside Historic Muscle Cars at the 2016 NZFMR, the HMC/HSC guys have arranged to have along one of the legends of small-bore saloon car racing, Alan Boyle, who'll be on hand to chat with race fans and sign his poster of his beautiful Coke Viva.
Here is Alan's poster which I've just completed.
Looking forward to that Steve. A great looking poster
Fantastic posters Steve.
Looking forward to the Festival and my car is all go after a bit of a torrid time before Christmas.
We have a great line up for the fans in both HMC and HSC.
Cheers
Bruce
Good luck guys, sorry cannot get there, someone please post photos for us to enjoy..
Cheers
Roger
Guna Guna Guna , be having some fun at H/Downs ..............last box was to be ticked when my Cyl [strapped roller head]...was to be completed by bob & Grady with new springs from Kelfords .. BUT was not going to be ..Bob gave me thumbs down Cyl head too risky to run as cracked & not fixable .. PERIOD.... so looking for clean standard 1600 cortina pinto head that Kev @ Kelfords will replicate ......
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I was nearly gone as well Grant.....workshop accident and then electrical problems etc etc....Guna Guna Guna , be having some fun at H/Downs ..............last box was to be ticked when my Cyl [strapped roller head]...was to be completed by bob & Grady with new springs from Kelfords .. BUT was not going to be ..Bob gave me thumbs down Cyl head too risky to run as cracked & not fixable .. PERIOD.... so looking for clean standard 1600 cortina pinto head that Kev @ Kelfords will replicate ......
But I survived but my issues were timing and not a major.
Looking forward to catch up with you as I know you are still coming less car but you are important to us.
Your family has given a lot of pleasure to us older fans and it is fantastic to have you as part of our group.
Cheers
Bruce
Looking forward to the meeting and especially cars we haven't seen out before - always a high spot for the photographer in me...
I hope the regular Roaring Season posters can catch up, even though we are scattered around between garages, marquees and the paddock. Would be great to say 'Hi' to those we haven't yet met!
Not sure how many pics I'll manage to post, but others will no doubt post a pile Roger.
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Thank you Bruce for kind words .. yep will be there regardless......was offered a complete pinto set up less carbs , etc etc .. was cool that people want to see the car run .. as it is a little gem ...in standard trim .....we will just be patient & get an other cyl head done properly.... & get on with it, you never know Pete the meat might not feel well that weekend lol
Grant- do you mean 1.13.90 Pete the Meat?
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