Greetings from Townsend!
We arrived in Townsend early last evening after an uneventful 500 some odd
mile trip from central Illinois. Neither Pete Mantell's nor my V8 conversions
are roadworthy, so I drove the MGC and Pete drove his '78 MGB.
There is good attendance, with participation from Colorado, Florida, Ohio,
Michigan, Illinois, Tennesse, Maryland...to name but a few states. Over 50
registrants at this time!
Driving tours began this morning...Pete and I stayed here at the Highland
Manor to conduct a mini-tech session on his MGB. A rear whell cylinder
failed...I had brought a spare cylinder for him...but a brake line twisted
off inside the fitting on the cyhlinder when he attempted to remove the
fitting. So...it was off to NAPA in Maryville this morning to find nedw brake
lines....Mission accomplished..and repair is underway as I type this post.
This afternoon we will head out for some touring...and perhaps some more
discussions in the parking lot of the hotel! Tomorrow we plan on driving the
"Tail of the Dragon" ... SR129 ....318 turns in 11 miles. More tech sessions
tomorrow afternoon....the fun will continue!
I'll keep you posted.....there is a British car show at the hotel next to us
this weekend....as well as a street rod show in Knowxville!
Regards...
rick ingram
1978 MGB
1969 MGC
1974.5 MGB/GT V8 conversion
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