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OldBloke Jim Legg Napa, California, USA 1971 MG MGB GT 1972 MG MGB V6 Conversion	Posted: May 04, 2011 01:55PM Registered: 5 years ago Posts: 8,241

Anyone traveling on to SF from Reno Friday the 17th? Anyone interested in an approx 2 hr side jaunt for a loop of the Napa Valley and perhaps a spot of lunch? If interested I can arrange to lead a tour of my favorite area. (Napa Valley is aproximately 3-3 1/2 hrs from Reno. About an hour puts you into SF from Napa.

"Not all who wander are lost." -J.R.R. Tolkien

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Re: Rally to Reno #2
lawnvett P.J. Lenihan Winston-Salem, N.C., USA 1973 MG MGB GT V6 Conversion "Roxy" 1978 MG MGB "Dora" ~ For Sale ! ~	Posted: May 05, 2011 04:39PM Registered: 6 years ago Posts: 1,476

I will check with my bride and get back to you

Don't postpone joy
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Re: Rally to Reno #3
dmccann David McCann Springfield, ,OH/Richmond,VA/San Francisco,CA, USA 1960 MG MGA 1964 MG MGB 1969 MG MGB GT 1970 MG MGB 1974 MG MGB	Posted: May 05, 2011 06:52PM Registered: 3 years ago Posts: 160

My plan is to head out of Albany, NY (Malta, specifically) after work on Thursday, June 2nd, and get down to Northeastern New Jersey Thursday evening. I'll then drive down the New Jersey coast Friday and take an afternoon ferry from Cape May. That should put me into Salisbury around 5 or so.

Dave McCann

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Re: Rally to Reno #4
OldBloke Jim Legg Napa, California, USA 1971 MG MGB GT 1972 MG MGB V6 Conversion	Posted: May 05, 2011 08:24PM Registered: 5 years ago Posts: 8,241

I've ridden that Cape May ferry!! So Davey, you gonna be in my area?

"Not all who wander are lost." -J.R.R. Tolkien

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Re: Rally to Reno #5
mrkenmgb Ken DeLEEUW Ormond Beach , fl, USA 1970 MG MGB GT "Old Ormond White" 1976 MG MGB V6 Conversion "Boynton Blue"	Posted: May 06, 2011 09:50AM Registered: 7 years ago Posts: 1,120

I don't know what the (RALLYE) planned to do on way to San Fran, but this sounds like a good drive. Is there another plan in progress, or can those who are going on, plan for this?
Ken

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Re: Rally to Reno #6
-bcw Bruce Wyckoff Zeeland, Michigan, USA 1967 Austin London Taxi Cab 1974 MG MGB GT 1975 MG Midget	Posted: May 06, 2011 02:48PM Registered: 9 years ago Posts: 1,651

Jim,

I wish Connie and I had more time cause I would take you up on your offer.
We both have been out to the Napa area, the last time was for MG 2007, and it is one of our favorites.

We are going to be heading North to the Ellensberg area of Washington on Friday morning to stay with some friends.

-bcw

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Re: Rally to Reno #7
OldBloke Jim Legg Napa, California, USA 1971 MG MGB GT 1972 MG MGB V6 Conversion	Posted: May 06, 2011 08:04PM Registered: 5 years ago Posts: 8,241

In reply to a post by -bcw Jim,

I wish Connie and I had more time cause I would take you up on your offer.
We both have been out to the Napa area, the last time was for MG 2007, and it is one of our favorites.

We are going to be heading North to the Ellensberg area of Washington on Friday morning to stay with some friends.

-bcw

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http://www.RallyetoReno.com

Well Shucks, Bruce. Just gonna have to meet up in Reno. cool smiley

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Re: Rally to Reno #8
dmccann David McCann Springfield, ,OH/Richmond,VA/San Francisco,CA, USA 1960 MG MGA 1964 MG MGB 1969 MG MGB GT 1970 MG MGB 1974 MG MGB	Posted: May 06, 2011 08:35PM Registered: 3 years ago Posts: 160

Regarding the 'official' plans: Other than driving the final part of US50 from Carson City to Sacramento, there was a refreshment and picture stop on Treasure Island put together by the MG Owners Club. On Saturday morning there is a tour of San Francisco.

Driving through Napa sounds like a good plan also. Side trips and doing your own thing are not just allowed on the Rallye, they're encouraged.

Dave

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Re: Rally to Reno #9
twhiteca Trevor Whitehouse Orleans, Ontario, Canada 1976 MG MGB "Abejita"	Posted: May 09, 2011 06:24PM Registered: 3 years ago Posts: 374

OD internals are waiting on the bench for the new filters, o-rings, washers and each day has me checking e-mail to see if they have been shipped. So while the car is up on the stands the may-as-wells have set in and I have pulled the calipers and cleaned-up and lubed the pistons (even though they were just fine as they were), and I've pulled the passenger seat out to see if I can get the recline mechanism to work and get some of the tilt off the seat. If those parts don't show up soon I might find that I have got so much of the car disassembled while waiting that I won't be able to launch in time for the Rallye.

"Idle hands are the devil's helper."

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Re: Rally to Reno #10
OldBloke Jim Legg Napa, California, USA 1971 MG MGB GT 1972 MG MGB V6 Conversion	Posted: May 09, 2011 07:34PM Registered: 5 years ago Posts: 8,241

In reply to a post by twhiteca OD internals are waiting on the bench for the new filters, o-rings, washers and each day has me checking e-mail to see if they have been shipped. So while the car is up on the stands the may-as-wells have set in and I have pulled the calipers and cleaned-up and lubed the pistons (even though they were just fine as they were), and I've pulled the passenger seat out to see if I can get the recline mechanism to work and get some of the tilt off the seat. If those parts don't show up soon I might find that I have got so much of the car disassembled while waiting that I won't be able to launch in time for the Rallye.

"Idle hands are the devil's helper."

Luck to ya Trvor! Sounds like it will be worth the wait.

"Not all who wander are lost." -J.R.R. Tolkien

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Re: Rally to Reno #11
mrkenmgb Ken DeLEEUW Ormond Beach , fl, USA 1970 MG MGB GT "Old Ormond White" 1976 MG MGB V6 Conversion "Boynton Blue"	Posted: May 12, 2011 07:05PM Registered: 7 years ago Posts: 1,120

Hey Jim
Let me be the first to reply with a YES!!! If your still interested in doing it, count us in. We are staying at the El Dorado. cell number 561-601-4592. A 1970 GT White.
Ken

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Re: Rally to Reno #12
OldBloke Jim Legg Napa, California, USA 1971 MG MGB GT 1972 MG MGB V6 Conversion	Posted: May 12, 2011 07:25PM Registered: 5 years ago Posts: 8,241

Got yer # Ken. Will see ya in Reno and beyond. Will put together details and get back to ya. Jim

"Not all who wander are lost." -J.R.R. Tolkien

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Re: Rally to Reno #13
DavidG David G Richmond VA, USA	Posted: May 19, 2011 09:04AM Registered: 2 years ago Posts: 4

Jim:

My original idea was to spend a few days driving up the coast and going through Napa Valley after the Rallye to Reno was over. Then reality set in. Not really enough time, and I think we might me ready for a break from driving. So, your idea of a drive for the day is absolutely great. We would love to go for the ride.

As for the Cape May Lewes Ferry, been on that too many times to count. Had the lead spot on the ferry going up to NJ in the mid 90's with the Midget. It looked lost on the ferry. It is my intension to bring the B back up to NJ after the trip, with a ferry ride of course.

Look forward to meeting you.

David

Cape May Lewes Ferry

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Re: Rally to Reno #14
OldBloke Jim Legg Napa, California, USA 1971 MG MGB GT 1972 MG MGB V6 Conversion	Posted: May 21, 2011 02:30PM Registered: 5 years ago Posts: 8,241

Sounds like we may have a convoy..anybody from MGOC supposed to be organizing a photo shoot on Treasure Island here on the MGE? Need time and ....? Hope to be there after the valley tour.

"Not all who wander are lost." -J.R.R. Tolkien

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Re: Rally to Reno #15
-bcw Bruce Wyckoff Zeeland, Michigan, USA 1967 Austin London Taxi Cab 1974 MG MGB GT 1975 MG Midget	Posted: May 27, 2011 10:36AM Registered: 9 years ago Posts: 1,651

Well, I got the email from Bruce Woodson the other day concerning the "package" with the Rallye to Reno goodies inside.
I punched in the USPS tracking number and entered it on my iPhone USPS app.

The package has been sorted in the local Post Office and will either be delivered today or tomorrow.
I have an all-day wedding to attend on Saturday sad smiley

and a plant tour I have to host on Sunday, so much of the holiday weekend is shot.

On the positive side, it's only 10 days until we meet up with the group in St. Louis. smiling smiley

-bcw

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http://www.RallyetoReno.com

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Re: Rally to Reno #16
terreneuve John Stevenson Paradise, Paradise, near Octagon Pond!!!(Yes, really!!!), Canada 1952 MG TD 1967 MG MGB GT 1968 MG MGC 1986 Land Rover Defender 110 1995 MG F → more	Posted: May 28, 2011 08:37PM Registered: 3 years ago Posts: 571

Hi

I was wondering if anyone can recommend a safe and relatively inexpensive storage facility to store my car for up to 4 months in the San Francisco area.

Alternatively, I guess I could leave the car in Reno instead.

If I can get everything organized I would like to come back in the fall and take the car down the PCH and on to Arizona.

Any ideas??

Thanks

John

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Re: Rally to Reno #17
dmccann David McCann Springfield, ,OH/Richmond,VA/San Francisco,CA, USA 1960 MG MGA 1964 MG MGB 1969 MG MGB GT 1970 MG MGB 1974 MG MGB	Posted: May 29, 2011 12:39AM Registered: 3 years ago Posts: 160

Talk to Bill Hiland at On The Road Again, in Morgan Hill, CA.

www.OnTheRoadAgainClassics.com

(408) 782-1100

They have some space for storage. If they're full, they may be able to recommend someone else.

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