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Count me in, date added to diary.
Bryce + some lucky person, vehicle to be confirmed. -
Anyone else yearning for adventure
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I thought the 10CR was spot on this year. To me it fell in-between the two, it wasn’t too hard-core and it wasn’t a leisurely tour. I don’t know if Jonny and I fell into the younger generation both being under 35. For us the 10CR was definitely about the challenge. We wanted to leave home and come back without using a Sat-Nav, we wanted to wear the 10CR T-shirt everyday for the entire event and we wanted things to go wrong so that we could fix them. It sounds daft doesn’t it but if we had left home and followed a Sat-Nav all the way, with nothing going wrong with the car, we would have enjoyed the scenery but that’s about it. I think not having the restarts would be my only criticism although Martin had booked the same hotels as his mates so we met up with them each night and had a beer and a meal. It wouldn’t have been the same experience if we had done the entire trip without the camaraderie each night. I could, however, see the Older generation were really struggling to keep up 😀 😲.
After the event we both wanted to do a similar event again but maybe push a bit further. We talked about doing the Nordics or even go as far as Kazakhstan. The Alps are amazing but they are becoming a bit too familiar for me now. -
I don't think you have my email. I'll send it in a PM.
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I will (said with confidence) be taking this Mk3 Spitfire on the 10CR.
I bought it 3 weeks ago. So far I have stripped all the brakes and fit new parts, including changing the brake servo to a duel system with a few diy brackets. Changed the head to unleaded. Rewired the headlights to relays and I am now half way through a 5 speed conversion.
I still need to:
Finish the 5 speed (ford type 9) conversion.
Install a new radiator and wire the switch.
Fit a new moulded carpet inside and the rest of the interior.
MOT and test drive.
With 3 weeks to go that shouldn't be a problem.
Then, when I get back from the 10CR it's a full nut and bolt rebuild. -
Sorry I only had my phone on me to take some quick pictures. I've added 5 to the album. We waited ages for our food but I have to say my chicken and potatoes was very nice on Sunday.
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Great event, thoroughly enjoyed it. Thanks to everyone involved in putting it all together and running it on the day. Thanks also to Paul D for letting me drive his car and navigate. Looking forward to the 10Cr now.
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Hi Tim, have you seen the private message I sent you.
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