Hcr and Shed Monkey

Shed monkey and HCR The shed had a much needed hand from Homer getting it ready for the HCR only one panic when I found a leaky rear slave cylinder I managed to get hold of a new unit on the Thursday, we also replaced the rear N/S driveshaft as there was a bit too much play in the bearing for comfort, Friday was taken up bleeding brakes tidying up bits and bobs and fitting the “new” second hand wheels an tyres- I think they suit the car The 300mile run to the southwold start went fine we set off after having the tracking and front geometry checked at Tipton Garage following the strut rebuild, fitting of ARB and suitable strengthened tie bars We drove cross country avoiding the M25 and motorways in general It was great to see everyone at the start and tuck into fish and chips by the sea We were underway collecting county points and optional extras by 6.30 pm,having a great time keeping the setting sun on our right heading east and making good time on the empty A and B roads ,stopping at a couple of pubs to ask which county were in (Essex/Herts) border we sparked off heated debates between locals some insisting we were in Herts some Essex, we picked up a business card from one with Herts printed one side and Essex on the other, great served as evidence of two counties! We fannied around Slough looking in vain for Clivedon for an extra point and forgot to pick up evidence for Surrey! DOH We were both getting knackered for the second set of clues/points so we decided to cut slightly and get in an hour or so kip before breakfast, which was spot on and just what I needed to give me the energy to drive home from the finish Thanks to Dale and Bry for organising the event and roll on next year’s I’ve been having a bit of a think about the fleet and future plans My latest thing is as follows Return 1967 2000 MK 1 rally car back to pre 68 regs-aim to enter it on a stage event by 2010/11 Estate- Use 2.5 from above, finish off front end body work and get back on the road, and use as club hack – “Utility shed” so to speak, I can fit it with the Brantz, sump guard ,potty ,map light, spots etc and use it on various club/ road events and have plenty of fun with it utilising it as service barge for Raider on the 2010 Manx Stag- fit the 3.9 RV8 and LT 77 gearbox; get back on the road and proven in time for the 10CR –possibility of selling on after the event? Anyway plans are made for changing! This week looks to be set fair so I think I will be spending most my time in the veggie patch weeding and the like while I take a rest from the cars