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General Forum / Re: Sadly I have received my last ACtion.
« on: May 28, 2023, 15:35:55 »
Bobby

I know the Forum is open to all, and glad that it is as hopefully non-members get to see and hear about AC cars. You never know they may take it upon themselves to join the Club.

Unfortunately, ACtion does not lend it self well to ongoing resto's, mod's etc as much as the Forum does. Take the resto/mod of BE646 as an example. It is live and current, you can zoom in on the pics for a better view, not possible in the small format ACtion.

Surely, it is better to fly the flag for AC cars outside the Club as those that are members already no about our cars. Maybe more members should try the Forum.

Anyway, I will still support the AC Marque and the club by using the Forum, and driving my car around the UK and Europe, attending meets and generally chatting to people who really don't know the Marque beyond a Cobra.

I am not happy about leaving the Club but there was not anything in it for me. I hardly ever read an ACtion cover to cover, sometimes, there was something that I found interesting, but, not often. Yet, I find many things on the Forum of interest and of use.

Each to there own, I hope is will be well.

I will be pottering around Suffolk soon, so anybody who see's me stop and have a chat.

Gary

Gary

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General Forum / Re: Sadly I have received my last ACtion.
« on: May 24, 2023, 17:40:41 »
Hi Bobby

Sadly you have either misread my post or just going on a rant. I did not say the magazine does not have some interesting articles, in fact I did not mention the magazine other than to say that I have received my last ACtion, as no longer a member.

I am glad the National went well, just not my thing. I already know about the various models of AC.

I still believe the club is generally Ace and its derivatives/Cobra centric. It would not recognise the 75th anniversary of the 2 litre Saloon  last year, it was stated that there may be a celebration of the Ace's 70th (point made me thinks). Look at all the Auction info in Action mostly Ace/Cobra.

I never had the desire to write a story/article about the my car for ACtion, I prefer the immediacy of the Forum. It is a shame that it is not used more to pull in new club members. Post some pics of the National so that non members can see what the National is about. Maybe stick on a video of the National. It is no good just sticking it in the Mag as only members will see them. The club/association I have moved to does just that and the Ol' Girl features in a number of them.

Still Hope the club grows and starts to get a younger membership.

I have lost interest in the club. My Bad. However, If I can find a way to fit a seatbelt to the Ol' Girl, I will attend the Santa Pod visit and lend support.

Stay safe all.

Gary

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General Forum / Re: Sadly I have received my last ACtion.
« on: May 21, 2023, 18:32:08 »
Hi Barrie

I will always be loitering around here on the Forum. The Ol Girl will be mentioned from time to time as and when I am fiddling about. Still attempting to complete the front Disc conversion. Now looking at Bike carbs for better performance and something different, 6 carbs  lovely intake sound  :P.

The secrecy element I was alluding to was from the past when minutes did not appear and many things were kept out of the loop. I am sure that now there are improvements, I just don't do Zoom or any other form of hi tech comms, social media etc etc.

I have run a registry in the past and found it quite simple, record facts against a serial number/VIN etc and make no comment on authenticity. let the buyer/owner make his own mind up. But then I live a simple life with a simple car, I don't care much for its value to others only to me.

I have joined another club and the Ol Girl and AC marque has been welcomed and some great comments and interest.

I hope the club does come good and maybe I will revisit one day, but  at present have no interest in the club and its activities. Hey ho each to their own.

Take care

Gary

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General Discussion / Re: Side Curtain Question
« on: May 21, 2023, 13:20:16 »
John

You will have some members going purple and having fits.

A kit car question ;D

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General Forum / Re: Sadly I have received my last ACtion.
« on: May 18, 2023, 17:33:05 »
Hi David

Will see you at Le Mans.

I am sure some members of the council own AC's other than Cobras/Aces, however I feel that the general feel of the club in towards the Ace/Cobra. My thoughts based on the way I see it.

Maybe, you should also point out that at Santa Pod seat belts are 'Mandatory', as this may preclude some models from participating.

R Stainer, many thanks for the clarity and a Latin lesson to boot ;), I now see it is Non Member with a Bona Fide interest. Maybe a grammar thing.

Stay safe all and keep the shiny side up.

Gary

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General Forum / Re: Sadly I have received my last ACtion.
« on: May 18, 2023, 11:04:06 »
Old Crock. Not many members know!

R Stainer. I wonder what a 'Bona Fide' Non member is, as against a Non Bona Fide member?, surely all non members are Bona Fide in being genuine non members.

Gary

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General Forum / Sadly I have received my last ACtion.
« on: May 17, 2023, 15:54:12 »
Its time for me to depart from the ACOC. I have received my last ACtion.

I see in Simon and Keith letter show that for the last few years we have had some secrecy from the council, no wonder they did not want to publish minutes of the meetings.

Glad to see this appears to have changed in that minutes are seen in brief by the members.

It is a shame that the club still appears to be Cobra/Ace centric, but that's way of life they are the 'money' cars.

I see the CRP&G is also being hidden from the membership. Another cover up? I agree with Simon and Keith Registrars should run a registry of the facts relating to any car, not opinion. The rest is up to prospective buyers. Simple!

Anyway I will be at Le Mans and then that's it. I have moved on to a model friendlier and more inclusive club.

I will always pop up on here with the Ol Girl.

So tatty bye.

Gary


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Vintage, PVT & 2 Litre Forum / Re: Ruddy Potholes
« on: May 05, 2023, 10:22:35 »
Hi Barrie

Too late for that as now some 45miles away at home.

Anyway, Got a new mirror and fitted, made up a new check strap and fitted, Been doing some gentle manipulation of wing with my old Dad's hammer and dollies nearly there a bit more warming and tapping and should be good for now.

Oh such fun.

G

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Vintage, PVT & 2 Litre Forum / Ruddy Potholes
« on: May 02, 2023, 18:49:50 »
Just come back from Arundel and hit a pot hole, Drivers door popped open (I am sure I shut it fully ::)) flew backwards snapped door check strap, kept going hit the rear wing, now dented :(, mirror flew off, bent hinge so door now dropped.

Buggerations. Must look at fitting a small extra catch.

Ho Hum another day in driving the Ol Girl.

G

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Hi Richard

There is a facebook site for the Buckland as well that may be helpful, sorry don't know the site name as don't do Facebook. Though in the post on here there is a link somewhere.

The trouble with the Buckland is it has no roof to help with strength when removing body from frame. I dont know how good your ash frame is, but if weak you will have some problems. I did similar with a Riley topless body, I took the doors off before removing body, bought a sheet of ply, cut 2 pieces to fit on the inside of the frame and screwed these into place with at least 8 screws, this kept the door frames in place, I also then cut section of ply to fit across these 2 peices and screwed these to the door sections using battens there by making an I section, You could then make some more bracing using 2x1 section from these running diagonally from the centre of the I section to the rear corners. It was a guestimate as to where to mount these when I did mine, but it worked. I placed the body on some 3x4 timber to take the place of chassis once it was removed, just make sure it is square and level.

Not sure how much sense that makes.

If you have access to you tube or the like, if you look up some Hotrod/ Resto shows where they take the body off a steel car and they brace them with a frame it will give you an idea as to the wood frame to use. (whoops I said HOTROD on the AC site, 40 lashes for me at least) ;)

Good luck with the resto.

Gary


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ACOC News and Events / Re: ACOC Sprint
« on: April 13, 2023, 18:01:06 »
Clearly you are misinformed the Castle coombe website states 100db see link.

Brands Hatch is 105 or 102db see link.

Lydden hill is 100db see link

Even the clubs precious goodwood has a 98 and 105db days.

I wont go on with others but most are 100db or more.

Someone needs to do their research instead of dismissing the idea on 'exhaust noise' may be a problem!!!!

If the club does not want to do a track day just say so instead of coming up with misinformed  and incorrect information.

I have no problem with Drag racing done it many times in the past, but it is not really driving.

Maybe the Council need to rethink and make some enquiries.

Apology being looked forward to.


https://castlecombecircuit.co.uk/car-track-days

https://www.trackdays.co.uk/tracks/brands-hatch/

https://lyddenhill.co.uk/trackdays/cars/

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ACOC News and Events / ACOC Sprint
« on: April 12, 2023, 14:42:46 »
I see from the current  minutes in Action that the sprint is in all likelihood  not on the cards this year.

I note that in the last minutes in March Action a track day was deemed unlikely as exhaust noise considerations may be an issue. An issue for whom? Have any of the council been to a track day? Other than outright race cars owned by some members, most are road cars and a noise issue should not be a concern. It would allow many members who might like to take their road car on the the track for a fun run, the opportunity to do so.

In the current minutes a timed run event at Santa Pod is now being suggested, Drag Racing by the ACOC surely not :o. I am not sure, as it is not clear whether this on a 'Run what you brung' (RWYB) event or a mixed motorsport event, which again  will eliminate  most members from having a run up the strip. I have a sneaking feeling that it will be a motorsport event so that the Elite few will be catered for. At least it wont make a financial loss!!

Personally I think the club is missing out on not doing a track day, and there are corners to steer round.

I have put the requirements for RWYB in a link below.

https://santapod.co.uk/rwyb-run-what-ya-brung.php

See Ya

Gary


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Vintage, PVT & 2 Litre Forum / Re: AC legends
« on: March 08, 2023, 09:51:24 »
Hi Ya

Yep Leo a great guy met him many times. Very knowledgeable.

G

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Hi Ya went to the Southern swap meet yesterday.

Some great cars there in the club car park and loads of unusual bits and pieces in the market area.

For the Cobra boys there was a 427  engine there fully rebuilt at £12k.

I've got to get the Ol' Girl lower ;D

Here's some pics

Gary



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Vintage, PVT & 2 Litre Forum / Re: Ol Girl gets down and dirty
« on: January 28, 2023, 10:04:15 »
Just like to thank Leo for the info required.

Still looking for my little book :-[

Looks like I have managed a drop of 3.25 inches. Makes it easier to wash the top of the roof ;)

Gary

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