News letter no2 April 13

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Out and About

It’s been a cold start to the season, on 10th March some of us went along to the

Swap Meet at Arena Essex Lakeside, you would not believe the old sh@*

You did not know you needed until you got there. It was good to catch

Up with friends you have not seen for a few months and get those vital bits of

Equipment that you found you needed over the winter.



Easter soon rolled round and off we went to Wheels Day on Good Friday,

Despite the freezing weather we had a good turnout meeting up at

08.00 at Clackets on the M25, Kathy & Martin were in their Chevy

Biscayne, Terry in his Morris Minor, Tony Halls in his Chevy Truck, Aaron in his

100E, Daz in his Capri, Phil in his Hillman, Alan in his Sierra, Pete in his pop and

Nigel & Wendy, Lyn & Richard caught up with us later at the show. As

Expected it was very muddy and cold, however, there was a surprisingly good

Turnout at the show. The ‘elf n safety brigade had been out in full force so

There were traffic lights controlling the entrances and exits to Rushmore Arena

And no beer trailer inside.



On Easter Saturday we headed off to the Easter Egg Run at Dymchurch, we

Met in a snow shower at the services at Jnt 11 on the M20, Richard & Lyn in

Their Dodge, Wendy & Nigel in their model Y, Martin & Kathy in their Chevy,

Tony & Gill in their Chevy Estate, Stuart in his Pop, Ron in his Model A, Jake in

His 100E, Gary & Gwen in their Chrysler, Geoff & Elaine in the VW, Dave and

his Wife in their Pop. Off we went through the country lanes down to

Neptune’s at Dymchurch to a very warm welcome from the ladies and gents of

the UK South East Association Bike Club. Time for a spot of brekkie and a natter

in the Car park where we were also joined by members of Invicta Car Club.

Around 12.00 we headed off with a Bike escort off to the William Harvey

Hospital at Ashford, it really was a sight to see with some of the bikes as

Outriders stopping the traffic along the way. On arrival at the hospital 19 of us

Went up to the Children’s Ward to present Easter eggs to the children who were ill

Hints & Tips

Thanks Tony Valentine for this information, Tony has just purchased a 3 3/8 GPS speedo, works the same way as the speedo on a satnav but looks like a normal speedo clock, there is only 2 wires plus gps antenna which are all supplied it took about 10 days from order as they are made to order, company is in USA but had no problems with order web address www.speedhut.com.





Thanks Martin for the following regarding petrol that has Ethanol in it. You could be damaging your motor when you fill up.
1. Ethanol delivers 15% less horsepower.
2. Ethanol corrodes aluminum, will eat right through it.
3. Unless you change your fuel lines to Ethanol proof material you will experience problems. Ethanol will become gummy, it thickens like sludge. It gums up everything it touches; do not allow it to sit for long periods un-used. We use an Ethanol stabilizer with each fill-up.
As I don't use the Hot Rods or Yanks much in winter, I fill the tank with petrol and then use a large dose of stabilizer. In early spring I clean the fuel filter, clean the carburetor bowls and then proceed to drive as many miles as I can until the petrol tank is near empty so I can fill it with fresh petrol. This usually works fine. Two years ago I had a mess and we had to change plugs, filter, and clean carbs and replace fuel lines.
The cars have not given me these problems because they have the proper fuel lines and the engine was built to run with Ethanol. Also I add fresh petrol once or twice each week. I do add a fuel injection cleaner once each year (add to petrol tank). Replace fuel filters once a year. There may be further changes by the Govt. to the fuel, will let you know if I hear anything.
As members of the Club we are here to help one another with tips and advice and if we don’t know we can try and find out. If you don’t ask you don’t get!
Thanks Guys for your hints tips and memories, if you have anything you would like to add to the next newsletter please send it to me kathryn_a_smith@hotmail.co.uk, thanks. PLEASE NOTE THERE IS AN _ (UNDERSCORE) BETWEEN THE N A AND S in the email address, the hyperlink is blocking this out, thanks.
DEAR DAISY’S PROBLEM PAGE
Dear Daisy,
I am very shy and wish to remain anonymous but have written you and the club members a poem, please can you put it in the newsletter?
Anon.

Dear Anon
What a lovely poem, don’t hide your light under a bushel its brilliant! Your wish is my command.

Some are brightly painted, polished and a gleaming, others rough and ready with radiators steaming.
Hot rods, classic and custom cars they are their pride and joy, reliving childhood years, tinkering with their favourite toy.
“Just going to the garage dear, won’t be long” they say, a few hours later, we ring and ask “have you lost your way?” The joys of being a Rodder’s wife are sometimes hard to find, but, the camaraderie with good friends made we really do not mind.
Going on cruises, to club, swap meets and more, some scenic and some leisurely trips, other foot hard to the floor. Trips to France and Belgium have been enjoyed by us all. With Barbie’s, laughs and socialising we know how to have a ball.
Come and join us at the B.H.R.A. you are welcome to have your say, show us your car, swap ideas. The more the merrier we say.

Dear Daisy
I keep hearing this strange moaning and groaning, sometimes it’s accompanied by gnashing of teeth and if it’s a full moon night a strange wailing noise too, then what sounds almost like a starter motor trying to turn over a V8, spanners flying across a garage and lots of swearing, any ideas what it is and how I can stop it.
Thank you, Worried of North Kent.

Dear Worried of North Kent,
I have heard reports that this strange phenomenon has been happening all across the county there have even been reports as far as Essex and Bucks, many of the same symptoms too. I think it’s the winter mating call of the hot rodder dear.
Worry no longer as summer is on its way the condition will start to get better, the moaning & groaning will die down, and there may be an increase in spanner noise and swearing when they can’t get their parts to fit properly in the right place then groans of delight when it does.
You can help a little by playing some Beach Boys records or perhaps some rock and roll and try turning up the heating a little more and taking a nice cup of tea to the garage. If that doesn’t work you could try some ear plugs.