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NY Metro drivers.....Spring 2012 drive...save the date. #1
bdev Bruno D Orange County NY, USA 1970 Morris Mini K 1971 MG MGB	Posted: March 31, 2012 06:26PM Registered: 8 years ago Posts: 1,971

Hi fellow NY Metro Drivers,

I'm planning a drive for Sunday, May 20th.

More details to follow when I make up the route.

Bruno

1971 MGB New Racing Green - Dayton Chrome Wires 72 spoke; General Altimax RT 175/70/14; Pertronix; audiovox cruise control; Moto-Lita 15" wood wheel; Limey relays for headlights, high beams and horn; factory hard top; Clark & Clark seat belt guide clips, upgraded alternator.

1970 Australian Morris Mini 1100 (Mini K) with Cooper upgrades - 1275s engine; dual gas tanks; fender flares; ROH Contesta alloy wheels; oil cooler; front disc brakes; brake booster.

2005 Scion TC - daily driver

2005 Toyota Sienna - my wife's ride, and mine when I need to go to Home Depot.

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Re: NY Metro drivers.....Spring 2012 drive...save the date. #2
dcdci Dave Loechel Kings Park, NY, USA 1966 MG MGB	Posted: March 31, 2012 07:51PM Registered: 8 years ago Posts: 3,603

Marked it on my calendar. Looking forward to seeing everyone.

Dave Loechel
66/67 roadster

"How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo?" - Jacques Plante

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Re: NY Metro drivers.....Spring 2012 drive...save the date. #3
sparkle0320 Mary Hayes Northern NJ, USA 1972 MG MGB "Queen B" 1978 MG Midget ""The Mighty Midget""	Posted: March 31, 2012 08:11PM Registered: 3 years ago Posts: 107

Me too, count me in!
Looking forward to seeing everyone.

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Re: NY Metro drivers.....Spring 2012 drive...save the date. #4
willie3051 William Leong Brooklyn, NY, USA 1974 MG MGB GT	Posted: March 31, 2012 10:10PM Registered: 8 years ago Posts: 593

see y'all then!

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Re: NY Metro drivers.....Spring 2012 drive...save the date. #5
blkcloud Mitchell Hackett Huntington New York, USA 1967 MG MGB 2004 Porsche Boxster	Posted: April 01, 2012 01:27PM Registered: 4 years ago Posts: 770

Thanks Bruno, I'll let you know. Nice to finally meet you in NYC! Regards, Mitch.

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Re: NY Metro drivers.....Spring 2012 drive...save the date. #6
mgcyclo Tim Rich Township of Washinghton, NJ, USA 1970 MG MGB GT	Posted: April 01, 2012 06:39PM Registered: 5 years ago Posts: 683

I'll try.

Keep me in the loop please.

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Re: NY Metro drivers.....Spring 2012 drive...save the date. #7
Glenn Polly New York, New York, USA 1970 Triumph MC Daytona 1971 MG MGB 1979 MG MGB ~ For Sale ! ~ 2009 Suzuki MC TU250	Posted: April 03, 2012 04:25PM Registered: 5 years ago Posts: 546

I'm In - I marked my calandar - please send details

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Re: NY Metro drivers.....Spring 2012 drive...save the date. #8
Glenn Polly New York, New York, USA 1970 Triumph MC Daytona 1971 MG MGB 1979 MG MGB ~ For Sale ! ~ 2009 Suzuki MC TU250	Posted: April 26, 2012 05:58PM Registered: 5 years ago Posts: 546

Hi all - any updates for the 20th, it getting close. I'll be at Britfest 2012 on Saturday May 5th, it's worth going to, about 45 - 60 minutes from NYC, lots of MG's and many other British cars - I know I'll se Mary there, I think she is member of the NJ club that sponsors it - used to be held in Moss Motors parking lot when they were still in NJ - Dave, Dave, Mitch, Willie, Bruno, and all you NY metro guys and girls, if you guys want to make a plan to go to Britfest driving in from Long Island, lets talk, as we can meet in Manhattan and drive out through Holland Tunnel to 78 west, I'm downtown in BPC.

if not at Britfest, I'll see you all on the 20th

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Re: NY Metro drivers.....Spring 2012 drive...save the date. #9
bdev Bruno D Orange County NY, USA 1970 Morris Mini K 1971 MG MGB	Posted: April 26, 2012 06:27PM Registered: 8 years ago Posts: 1,971

Hi Glen.....I'll post an update next week. I'm working on the route and should have it done soon. We'll be driving through Greenwood Lake, Warwick, Chester, Monroe and a few other towns.
We'll probably meet at the Red Apple Rest on old 17 in Sloatsburg but I'm looking for an alternate place on 17. The Red Apple has been closed for years so it's not an ideal meeting place. I have a few places in mind and will check them out before the drive.
Figure on meeting up at 10:30 and starting the drive at 11:00.

1971 MGB New Racing Green - Dayton Chrome Wires 72 spoke; General Altimax RT 175/70/14; Pertronix; audiovox cruise control; Moto-Lita 15" wood wheel; Limey relays for headlights, high beams and horn; factory hard top; Clark & Clark seat belt guide clips, upgraded alternator.

1970 Australian Morris Mini 1100 (Mini K) with Cooper upgrades - 1275s engine; dual gas tanks; fender flares; ROH Contesta alloy wheels; oil cooler; front disc brakes; brake booster.

2005 Scion TC - daily driver

2005 Toyota Sienna - my wife's ride, and mine when I need to go to Home Depot.

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Re: NY Metro drivers.....Spring 2012 drive...save the date. #10
sparkle0320 Mary Hayes Northern NJ, USA 1972 MG MGB "Queen B" 1978 MG Midget ""The Mighty Midget""	Posted: April 26, 2012 06:27PM Registered: 3 years ago Posts: 107

Hey Guys-

Hope you all plan on coming to Britfest-we are coming down to the wire with the planning we put into it and everything should go without a hitch. Hope we get good weather!

I finally purchased a B and I might be able to get both Mighty Midget and Queen B to the show. Come one-come all, it would be great to see my MGE Buddies at Britfest.

See you there,

Mary

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Re: NY Metro drivers.....Spring 2012 drive...save the date. #11
Glenn Polly New York, New York, USA 1970 Triumph MC Daytona 1971 MG MGB 1979 MG MGB ~ For Sale ! ~ 2009 Suzuki MC TU250	Posted: April 26, 2012 07:24PM Registered: 5 years ago Posts: 546

That sounds great Bruno, I have been there - wow, Red Apple rest was there forever, looking forward to it. Willie, if your coming from Brooklyn, we can meet up in the city (assuming we go over the GWB to the pallasades parkway to route 17)- Dave & Mitchel, if you guys plan to go over the GWB, maybe we can group up before heading north. Keep me posted.

Mary - you tell them!, Britfest is worth going to - I know when I first met all of you guys, I was surprised that you didn't attend this show, it's like the first show of the season - last May the weather was spectacular, you can come as a spectator, or you can register to show your MG, it pretty laid back, there are some die hard competitors with all original or fully restored cars to drool over , but for the most part its fellow mg and british car fans that just love to drive and keep their rides in good condition. last year there was an unbelievable MGA with a jaguar v12 installed, he sectioned the body and added 4" width, check out the photos, I have more

Mary, congrats on your new B, looking forward to seeing it.

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Re: NY Metro drivers.....Spring 2012 drive...save the date. #12
blkcloud Mitchell Hackett Huntington New York, USA 1967 MG MGB 2004 Porsche Boxster	Posted: April 27, 2012 11:29AM Registered: 4 years ago Posts: 770

I am working up in Westchester on the 5TH so I won't make BritFest. If anyone is coming home via the Tappanzee Bridge, I can give you a tour of our Global Control Center if interested. I am right at the Hutch and Rte 287. PM me if you lijke. Have fun without me! Mitch

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Re: NY Metro drivers.....Spring 2012 drive...save the date. #13
willie3051 William Leong Brooklyn, NY, USA 1974 MG MGB GT	Posted: April 27, 2012 03:30PM Registered: 8 years ago Posts: 593

Glenn, I'll be at Britfest. Taking the Holland Tunnel from Hudson Street, then Rt1/9 express to I78. I'm planning on Red Apple too. GWB to Rt 4 to Rt 17N all the way.

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Re: NY Metro drivers.....Spring 2012 drive...save the date. #14
bdev Bruno D Orange County NY, USA 1970 Morris Mini K 1971 MG MGB	Posted: April 27, 2012 06:42PM Registered: 8 years ago Posts: 1,971

In reply to # 2051410 by sparkle0320 Hey Guys-

Hope you all plan on coming to Britfest-we are coming down to the wire with the planning we put into it and everything should go without a hitch. Hope we get good weather!

I finally purchased a B and I might be able to get both Mighty Midget and Queen B to the show. Come one-come all, it would be great to see my MGE Buddies at Britfest.

See you there,

Mary

I usually attend Britfest but this year I can't make it. Our Powdercoating shop has a vendor booth at Rhinebeck for the weekend.

Mary.....congrats on the new B. Tell us about it. What year...what color.....any pics?

1971 MGB New Racing Green - Dayton Chrome Wires 72 spoke; General Altimax RT 175/70/14; Pertronix; audiovox cruise control; Moto-Lita 15" wood wheel; Limey relays for headlights, high beams and horn; factory hard top; Clark & Clark seat belt guide clips, upgraded alternator.

1970 Australian Morris Mini 1100 (Mini K) with Cooper upgrades - 1275s engine; dual gas tanks; fender flares; ROH Contesta alloy wheels; oil cooler; front disc brakes; brake booster.

2005 Scion TC - daily driver

2005 Toyota Sienna - my wife's ride, and mine when I need to go to Home Depot.

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Re: NY Metro drivers.....Spring 2012 drive...save the date. #15
Glenn Polly New York, New York, USA 1970 Triumph MC Daytona 1971 MG MGB 1979 MG MGB ~ For Sale ! ~ 2009 Suzuki MC TU250	Posted: April 27, 2012 06:50PM Registered: 5 years ago Posts: 546

Willie, do you come in the Manhattan through the battery tunnel from brooklyn, or one of the bridges - either way. - I live across the west highway, you can see my building when you come out of the tunnel (battery park city), it would be great to meet up and follow each other through Holland tunnel.

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Re: NY Metro drivers.....Spring 2012 drive...save the date. #16
willie3051 William Leong Brooklyn, NY, USA 1974 MG MGB GT	Posted: April 27, 2012 07:13PM Registered: 8 years ago Posts: 593

Glenn:
I use the Brooklyn Bridge, then cut over to the west side on Duane Street to Hudson Street. If you want we can meet at Hudson and Thomas Street (just a few blocks south of the tunnel - my old workplace).

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Re: NY Metro drivers.....Spring 2012 drive...save the date. #17
GreenBee Daniel Sukel Maplewood, NJ, USA 1968 MG MGB "The "B""	Posted: April 27, 2012 07:22PM Registered: 8 years ago Posts: 1,106

Damn Damn Damn!!!! hot smiley

I'm just seeing this thread! Just made plans for the 20th that I can't get out of!!Bruno, I have a great ride through western NJ and PA around the Delaware river, perhaps we can do that in the fall? I'll send you the route.

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Re: NY Metro drivers.....Spring 2012 drive...save the date. #18
dcdci Dave Loechel Kings Park, NY, USA 1966 MG MGB	Posted: April 28, 2012 07:58AM Registered: 8 years ago Posts: 3,603

Haven't made up my mind about Britfest yet. It's a 4 hour round trip drive for me and the several miles of horrendous stop and go 3mph traffic at George on the way home is less than appealing. But if I wake up next Saturday and it's a beautiful warm, sunny day I just might make the trip.

I'll be at the Red Apple on the 20th. It's easier for me to head up the east side of the river to the Tappan Zee.

Mitch, give me a call if you can make it on the 20th and we can drive up together.

Anyone heard from David or Matt yet?

Dave Loechel
66/67 roadster

"How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo?" - Jacques Plante

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Re: NY Metro drivers.....Spring 2012 drive...save the date. #19
GreenBee Daniel Sukel Maplewood, NJ, USA 1968 MG MGB "The "B""	Posted: April 28, 2012 09:04PM Registered: 8 years ago Posts: 1,106

Over heating on the GWB doesn't appeal to you Dave?

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Re: NY Metro drivers.....Spring 2012 drive...save the date. #20
dcdci Dave Loechel Kings Park, NY, USA 1966 MG MGB	Posted: April 29, 2012 08:10AM Registered: 8 years ago Posts: 3,603

In reply to # 2053219 by GreenBee Over heating on the GWB doesn't appeal to you Dave?

Oh yeah, Dan. I just live for those adventures. eye rolling smiley

Dave Loechel
66/67 roadster

"How would you like a job where, every time you make a mistake, a big red light goes on and 18,000 people boo?" - Jacques Plante

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