OH so me and mate AJ in his Corvette are not welcome eh??
Well never mind cos we'll have our own stand for the;
Welsh
American
Nostalgia
Club and any others wishing to join will be known as ;
Extra
Recruits

PM

 

Hi Phil.
The only one that is finished is the black RS. Red air suspension one is still undergoing surgery. Which reminds me. Thanks for the good luck for the third! My very own surgery!

Hi PM. Good one
After completely blowing away this site with the photos of your car, you will surely be welcome! Didn't you say you were going to the show in Portsmouth?

Andy.

 

Yes,I should be going to Portsmouth but its starting to be a difficult choice between Ports or Billing,

PM

 

This is Germany/Berlin calling!

The CFC is blowing out some 3gen parts:

on the butcher table is:

89 GTA TPI,leather,power all,16" GTA gold rims,doc car 1owner top camle int. ,Posi rear!Alu-Driveshaft, only 36tmls!!!!!! (only parts)

91 TA T-top,black,black-grey,posi,16"GTA black rims!100TKM only!
5.o TPI,700r4,Posi rear!Alu-Driveshaft,Airbag,Foglights,GFX new style kit ! only 4000 euro!

92 Firebird T-Top,only 78TKM,1 Owner car!Airbag,Foglights,GFX new style kit !black and int. grey!700r4 with 3,1 ltr V6!15"x7,2 tire sets! (only parts)

Koni,Coilover kits,race brakes,Accel Super ram,GTA+Z28+Firebird decals,TPI+TBI engines,4+6 zylinder parts!doors,mirrors,axels,fender,seats,plastic int. parts (camel,blue,black,grey,lt blue),carpets,t-tops,15+16" rims................................

Pontiac Fiero and Blazer S10 Parts!

Easy and fast shipping to the UK!NO TAXES !THIS IS EUROPE!!!!

 

Good idea to get the Camaro section near the POC... I'll talk to Harry and see if we can do that.

PM, you know that car has to be at Billing!!!!! I need it, I want it...also want Andys

 

Hi all.
I'm back from my leg op! Remind me to never ever do it again!
Nitrous oxide is okay for cars, but it makes me b****y sick every time when it is used as an anasthetic!!

Anyway, I have been told not to drive for 2 weeks-which takes it to the 17th. Then I have to try an emergency stop to see if it hurts!! Crossing fingers for the Sunday or Monday at Billing then. My Wife is not at all keen on driving the Camaro!?????

So during my first day, of 2 weeks off work, I have resisted any car jobs until 2 pm this afternoon when I couldn't stand it any longer and I have taken the passenger door mirror off the black RS to straighten it a bit when it got gouged in the accident before I bought it! Been meaning to do it for ages.
Might even polish up those '81 Vette valve covers I have for Billing!
This leg surgery might not be so bad after all!!

PM
You have just GOT to go to Billing! Show us all up good style.

Andy (body parts missing) Fanshawe.

 

Andy,
Glad to hear you're OK, spare us the details though! Can't believe you're gonna get paid to "shine your covers"

You'd better be there, missus driving or not

 

Damn right!

oh, btw, take it easy andy! hopefully see you at billing!

 

Hi all.
I am taking it easy! Honest!

On the subject of relaxation, I managed to make a brilliant job of straightening and spraying the passenger mirror!

No one will ever know (even if they take it apart) that it was ever damaged! Except for you lot of course.

And tomorrows job is the first in a series of jobs aimed at fitting the blue thing in this picture!


Recognise it? An original equipment aero spoiler.
Luckily, I can weld up the old holes in the bodywork standing up, and I can drill the new holes and spray the quarter panels and hatch spoiler also standing up! So no strain on my new varicose vein free right leg!! Good idea eh?

Regards to all.

Andy.

PS PM. No more mods to your car right? Give the rest of us a chance.

PPS I may go to the Doncaster "max Power" show next weekend to see what the young 'uns are doing! Might be able to pick up a good subwoofer or two!

 

Here is the photo of the mirror that should have been up there!

 

And here is the photo of the aero spoiler that should have been there also!

Have to get that web site upgraded!

Andy.

 

Guys,

Looks like i'll be at Billing on Sunday.Let me know whereabouts you are and I will meet you there.

PM

This is a pic from the LeMans circuit last year.

 

looks like we should have a good gathering of some impressive cars at billing!

Paul, i'll PM you a few days before, but if you want, i'll give you a hand to co ordinate the TGO effort.

I guess the best way to do this, would be to PM everyone with a number a few days before, and when you get there, we can all find everyone!

 

Lets see if I can link to this web site then!

This photo (if you can see it) is called "camaro in the work car park".

If you can't see it then just ignore it while I have a tantrum.

Andy.

 

Roll call so far,

Myself
Paul (uk89camaro)
Andy Fanshaw
Powermite
Felix (zz42fast)
the other Phil (EnglishZ28)

Any i have missed, please feel free to correct me!

Andy, that shot is soooooooooooooooo cool thirdgens, at school, in the UK!

 

OK, so how far does everyone have to come for billing?

i have about 28 miles.

 

135 miles for me!!

PM

 

about 75 miles for me...I'll be there on friday to see Mr Tune to organise the TGO/AACUK F-Body area....(Yes that includes PM's!).

Andy...Nice safe spot in the corner of the car park, presumably you can see it from all your classroom locations

 

Guys, stupid question, but what day is it on? Is it this coming weekend? The Zee is taxed and back on the roads!!

 

ZZ,
It's over Easter weekend 18-21st, I'll be there Friday and Sunday. See you there. I'll PM you guys with a mobile number nearer the time.
Cheers,
Paul

 

I'll be there from Saturday morning through to Monday evening.

 

I'll be there as early as possible on the Sunday....

( Have to work Saturday )

Better get me polish out then!!!!!!!!!!!

C-Ya there guys...

 

Put us down for Sunday.

Andy.

 

I'll be there on the Sunday! About 11am

 

I'm a Sunday too 10-11 am
PM

 

Some questions for you guys.
1) How much to get in? We're bringing 2 cars-the family car and the Camaro. Fitting 2 kids, a buggy, a picnic and a good lady Wife in a Camaro is not going to be possible I don't think!?

2) What time can we get there?

3) Any directions for me from J15, bearing in mind I have never been there 'afore!

Thanks.
Andy.

 

Andy,
Have a look on the AAC site for a few details.I think you can turn up at any time.Billing is a huge facility and holiday complex so there are no opening/closing times.
As far as directions ,if you are coming off the M1 J15 just get on the A43 then A45 and stay on the A45 bypassing Northampton to the south and travelling east.You will soon see the signs for Billing which is only about 1 mile off the motorway.
Also check out the Billing site www.aquadrome.co.uk

cheers

John

 

Thanks John.
Perfect.
Andy.

 

Some stupid cow side-swiped my on a roundabout today, done for the wing, and mirror, plus "quarterlight" plastic thingy.





and her phone number etc.. is complete bollox

 

Oh geez

Thats awful!!

Did you get her reg number..........if you did i'd call the cops mate!

Or..the other thing you can do ( I think i'm right on this...any of you other uk guys know for sure??????) is to request her name and address from the DVLA at Swansea, i'm sure that if you stipulate that the vehicle in question was in an accident they are allowed to disclose the info....

Worst case scenario is that when you submit a claim via your insurance company they'll be able to trace the vehicle.

If it's any help to you in the meantime i've done some searching and if you go to www.findit.co.uk and search in car spares under camaro someones selling pukka wings and doors.

Hope you get it sorted mate.

Phil

 

Phil,
She stopped alright, and I got her vehicle details as well as bogus personal details which I've passed on to the insurance company.

BTW, don't go near the geezer from Watford selling 3rdgen parts, I, and others have had "not at advertised" products from him.

 

Paul, that realy sucks, i have heard how good your car is, and am looking forward to seeing it, damaged or otherwise, even if you cant get it sorted, bring it anyway!


Andy,

From J15 on the M1, Billing couldn't be easier, just follow the signs for Northampton / Wellingborough , and keep driving down the A45. Billing Aquadrome is clearley signposted, you need to go about 10 miles down the A45, and the signs are there. you can see the Static Caravans from the 45.

as you come down the M1, northampton will be towards your left. its clearly posted, just follow signs for Northampton A45.

if you don't pass a Hilton hotel (quite small, but easy to see), and a Toby Carvery (both on your left) very soon after taking the 45, you turned the wrong way.

 

Edit - the Hilton is on Junction 15, you can also use 15a, but i personaly would use 15. either way, get on the A45, and your almost there. I'lll PM you my mobile number middle of next week, if you get lost, call me.

Billing is open every day, unless you pre booked with AAC, its about 11 quid, per adult (? not sure on this one, it might be 11 quid for the pitch and not the number of people) per night. I have been told that you can have two vehicles per pitch, My Father spoke to Harry Tune to confirm this, because we have my 86 Camaro, his 96 Tahoe, and a 16 foot caravan, all on one pitch!

 

Thanks Phil. Good advice.

uk89camaro.
Get that wing and get round here. 2 hours, wing off and next one on. New door furniture as well!!
Good luck. Make sure you inform the cops though-just in case.

Andy.

 

I hope she rots in the firey pits of hell for that! 1 in 12 cars on the roads in the UK are un-insured! Scarey stuff. Even if they are caught they get a £300 fine... not surprising!

Def. bring the car sorted or not! It could have been a lot worse! Count your lucky stars the cars ok, and you of course!

 

Got these bits from Oldcott motors today, (I was "working" in a mobile environment ) I've prepped the wing, but it does have a bit of snot in it covering a couple of dings, but it's probably better than my existing wing (i.e. before it was smacked!). Had to get the front window runner to acquire the "quarter glass" plastic triangle, and it all cost me the princely sum of £150...bit steep, but I wanted them now.

BTW USAutomotive quoted me only £85 plus VAT for a new wing...can't wait 3-4 weeks, plus 4-6 weeks for the insurers garage to get a grip...Looks like I'll be taling this one on the chin, or try and cut some sort of deal with the insurers.

 

The"quarter glass" plastic triangle 40Euro!

uk89camaro mail us if you wanna save some money!

As on std parts there should be no cheaper place than our club!
Seats and plastic int. parts
All 82-84 Firebird/Camaro parts
82-88 Suspension parts
82-87 Carb- Engines parts

Clean stripping !Nothing is left!

 

UK,

I dont think that wing would be much good for £85 new.Reading some of the postings on here,it seems some of the aftermarket panels don't fit that well.
Keep us all informed of how you are progressing.Maybe Fanshawe will give you a few quid from his sick pay to help out

PM

 

Mr Fanshawe spent about an hour on the phone with me last night so I could b!tch about the b!tch! His sick leave next Wednesday is hopefully going to involve changing the wing over, as long as I can get is sprayed in time.

 

Teachers? Pay? Sick pay? We do it for the love of the job.

Paul.
I left you a reply on AAC to the effect that if you can get the paint in the right colour, and Karl can't get it painted, I will do it for you. No charge. No delving into sick pay for this. Ouch, my leg hurts.

Andy.

 

Andy,
I'm taking the wing down to Karls place in the morning, (although he wanted to see if he can repair the damaged wing in situ...haven't got the time given I've got to take the door apart), so I'll know if he can do it in time. Paint shouldn't be a problem, as it was his mix. He gave me half a large coffee jar of the paint when I bought it, of which I've got about two fingers worth left..Ok about 190ml, is that enough to paint a wing?

 

Anyone here other than Felix planning on going to the Calssic American Nationals on May 17/18?

 

I'll probably be going the Classic American Nationals.
Cheers,
Paul

 

Not long to go now guys!!!

Billing beckons ( Sounds a bit over-dramatic don't ya think!!! )

Just put my engine back together in readiness (just had loads of bits coated in candy apple red.....yum!!! )

I hope someones going to take a digital camera so we can capture the sight of british thirdgens!!! )

See you soon

Phil

 

I'll bring my digital camera and post the photos on a web site after.

Does anyone know of anyone who will rent their static caravan out to us at Billing over the weekend?!!!

Andy.

PS Where and when is the Classic American Nationals?

 

I'll be bringing my camera too! Look forward to meeting all of you and the cars we hear so much about

Classic American Nats is on 17/18th May weekend and it is at Shakespeare County Raceway which is in Warwickshire. It's in this months CA magazine. I will just go on the Sunday for some 1/4 mile action. If you haven't been down the strip before it is highly addictive and gets the adrenaline pumping! Not 100% about the dates as I don't have the info at hand.

See you soon!

 

Some details inc. phone numbers:-

May16th/17th/18th
Classic American Nationals
Shakespeare County Raceway, Stratford-upon-Avon.
2 days of RWYB action, bring your American car and try it for yourself! Racing, show area, Saturday evening cruise, traders etc. Tel 01789 414119 or www.shakespearecountyraceway.com. Traders call Dave Smith on 0161 877 9977.

I'll probably go to it also Rob.

Rob: Fancy going to Billing this weekend?



Gordon

 

Gordon,

You should at least come down to Shakespeare, it will be great.

Billing? Are you serrious? Where the hell is Billing? I can't see it on that map by my PC.

Call you tonight from work.

Robbie Doggie

 

Robbie,

Billing is just near Northampton, off the A45. Look for junction 15 M1 and go from there.

Phil.

 

Rob:

Yes seriously. It's "only" about 350 miles from us!

And yes, I'll probably go to the Classic American Nationals as well.

Gordon