Another Scorcher

 

Been hot...hot...hot down here in the sunny/humid south.  Early mornings and late evenings have made for some long days if you've had your head under, over or around your four wheel friend.

 

I've been working on the engine re-install on Ole Red last couple of weeks under sunny skies with temperatures in the mid to upper 90"s and the "real feel" 105 to 110. 

 

Jim Enzman indicates he's become the central golf cart repairman for South Mississippi, keeping all the putt-putts in repair around Eddiceton.

 

In our last update I forgot to mention Joe Speetgens took a long trip in his four wheel Morgan vs. the 3 wheeler he recently purchased.  He's keeping details quite but I understand he out mileaged everyone.

 

Pat Cashman called in the re-enforcement this summer reporting a visit from across the seas:

Stuart Plant of Crowe Engineering came into town two weeks ago. Stuart
travels all across the U.S. and stops at your house or shop to do his work.
While he mainly rebuilds Jaguar engines he will do just about whatever is
needed.
  He has rebuilt two engines for me but this time I had a number of small
jobs to keep him busy. He and his assistant John worked on the Mayflower,
Princess, XK 140, Europa, and Ferrari.
  The Mayflower needed shift linkages adjusted and a nut welded on the
rounded off transmission drain plug. On a test drive a freeze plug popped
out and was replaced.
Most of the other work was brake related. Badly adjusted shoes and rusty
pipes on the Princess, worn master cylinder on the Jaguar and rotten hoses
on the Ferrari.
   While in Vicksburg they also rebuilt a 4.2 E Type engine and transmission
for another client. Stuart is a very interesting fellow and great to talk
with. They left town and were headed back to England where it was surely a
lot cooler than the deep South this time of year.

 

Allen Spragins has sent me photos of the restoration that's ongoing on his MGB. It's coming along nicely and will definitely fill the bill as a red one in it's rebirth. 

 

Ron Stucky has been busy collecting goodies for the 9th Annual Brits by the River show to be held September 24, 2005.  Pat indicates that daughter Amanda has been putting the finishing touches on the 2005 plaques and awards so look for another unique design for this year's event.

 

When this edition of the Off-Side Undo hits the news stands in the British Marque there's still time to make your plans to attend the EMC's Brits by the River held again this year in conjunction with the Bowie Festival in Vidalia LA.  For more info contact me at (601) 607-7021  or visit www.msemc.org or for Bowie Festival info visit www.vidaliala.com/bowie

 

Here are a listing of other upcoming EMC events:

 

Details: Pat / Barbara Cashman (601) 638-3240

 

*NOTE*  This is our planning meeting for Brit's by the River.  Please be sure to attend, your input is requested.

 

September 23, 2005 - Brits by the River 2005 / Vidalia LA

 

Yep, they invited us back promising it’ll be better than ever.  Our 9^th annual gathering in the river region will be associated again in 2005 with the Jim Bowie Festival so dust off the old burner and bring it out. Additional info to follow.

Details: John Turbeville (601) 922 - 2110

 

October 15, 2005 - Tech Session III / Brandon MS (subject to change)

Well Barry and Pattie were so impressed with our work last year they invited us back again in 2005.  This will be another table clearing event no doubt so bring a dish to keep the table cloth down. Barry’s resto MGB will be the focus again so bring a wrench. Lunch begins at 2:00pm.Details: Barry / Pattie Schmidt (601) 992 - 9196.

 

November 19, 2005 - Tech Session IV

Location to be announced.

 

Well that's it for now.

 

Happy motoring

 

Gene Johnston