Freddie von Rost
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« on: May 24, 2007, 10:37:27 pm » |
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Hello Arnagers,
Just joined as I am off to CLM 2008 with the green beast next year. Looking forward to the journey - physical and metaphysical - and hope to meet some of you at the Sarthe.
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« Reply #1 on: May 24, 2007, 10:53:28 pm » |
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Welcome indeed. Looking forward to meeting you and the green beast soon.  |
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« Reply #2 on: May 25, 2007, 09:47:30 am » |
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Yes welcome to CA
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« Reply #3 on: May 25, 2007, 11:10:52 am » |
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Whats the green beast?
Oh- and welcome aboard the good ship CA.
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« Reply #4 on: May 25, 2007, 11:12:46 am » |
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Oh you've set of off now. can't wait for next years CLM- i'll be going in a real car instead of the van!
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DelBoy
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« Reply #5 on: May 25, 2007, 12:09:27 pm » |
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Whats the green beast?
Looks like an XK power unit. Can't make out the car though. Del |
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« Reply #6 on: May 25, 2007, 12:44:15 pm » |
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Looks like an XK power unit. Can't make out the car though.
Del The clue Del, is in the pic file name. Fantastic shot, I like the cap, all good restorers should wear those, and the ventilated discs!! You can't have too much ventilation. H |
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« Reply #7 on: May 25, 2007, 12:51:08 pm » |
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The clue Del, is in the pic file name.
Doh.....didn't see that - I was concentrating on the photo itself. But I was right about the motor Del |
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Freddie von Rost
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« Reply #8 on: May 28, 2007, 02:29:22 am » |
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A belated thank you for all your welcomes.
The green beast is a C Type replica with triple dc webbers running at appx 290 bhp per tonne c/w fast cams, lightened cranks and airbox. Subject to SVA - late June - and good timing, it shoud be finished in August.
Here are some additional pictures: [ the last image is a previous build]
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« Last Edit: May 28, 2007, 02:31:19 am by Freddie von Rost »
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« Reply #9 on: May 28, 2007, 01:39:56 pm » |
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Welcome to CA Freddie.
Very nice hardware.
Where will we see you, camp site? champayne bar Saturday 9pm?
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Freddie von Rost
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« Reply #10 on: May 28, 2007, 02:04:59 pm » |
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Morning Andy, The plan is to hack up with a number of other C and D type reps and to camp - ooh er missus - in the Houx Annexe. Not quite sure about the finer details, ferry, route, which day to arrive, which day to leave - might ooze off to Rheims before going home for tea - but I know that we will have a van to take all our kit. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0eRO7tm-lY4So yes, champagne bar, Saturday at 2100 hours sounds eminently sensible. They seek him here, They seek him there, Those Frenchies seek him everywhere ....... |
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« Reply #11 on: May 28, 2007, 05:55:15 pm » |
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Freddie,
Great pics of the build, I'm looking forward to seeing it.
The YuoTube clip, where was it taken? It looks like an old road/race track.
BTW, welcome aboard the good ship CA.
Jerry
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I don't do GREEN, I've got a 4x4
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« Reply #12 on: May 28, 2007, 08:19:57 pm » |
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Re-reading your first post, Freddy, are you talking two weeks' time or 13 months or so?
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« Reply #13 on: May 28, 2007, 08:22:41 pm » |
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Hello Jerry, Its what is left of the old Rheims Gueux circuit with the partially restored pit straight buildings. In its day it was one of the fastest circuits around averaging in excess of 160 mph! Before restoration: http://www.forix.com/8w/6thgear/reims.htmAfter partial restoration: http://www.amis-du-circuit-de-gueux.fr/Three straights with the odd corner thrown in to relieve the terror/boredom. Delete as necessary. |
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« Reply #14 on: May 28, 2007, 08:26:32 pm » |
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Re-reading your first post, Freddy, are you talking two weeks' time or 13 months or so?
July 2008 alas, so, yes 13 months. Your avatar seems familiar. PH? |
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