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Sep 08, 2010 04:55:43
Mickey Richaud

Greetings!

Newly joined - Moderator on the British Car Forum, so I know many of you already.

Long story short: I bought one of Tony Barnhill's projects ('70 BGT), and am in the process of making the decision about an engine conversion. Will have lots of questions down the road.

Just wanted to drop in and introduce myself.

Be gentle: I bruise easily!

Mickey

Sep 08, 2010 05:09:42
kstevusa

Welcome Mickey, Tony was also a friend and I visited his shop on several occasions. He purchased 3 OD's from me. I really enjoyed going down to visit. I live just across The Line about 30 miles from his place. Glad to have you over. North of Hazel Green al





Sep 08, 2010 05:25:59
Mickey Richaud

Thanks, Kelly. Stay tuned for more word on the auction at Tony's. I think Bob White has posted info here, but it's to be held on Friday, October 22 at the house, and online as well.

Sep 08, 2010 07:15:16
canuck

Mickey!!! The "dark side" welcomes you.

Sep 08, 2010 07:29:05
Mickey Richaud

Thanks, David! Looking forward to gleaning/sharing info here.

Mickey

Sep 08, 2010 07:48:55
1744

WELCOME Mickey. I never met Tony in person, but we did talk on the phone and e-mail in several oocasions.

Let me how can we be of assistances, with what ever you project may be. Beware of Kelly LOL LOL

Sep 08, 2010 07:52:16
Mickey Richaud

Quote: "
Beware of Kelly LOL LOL"


Yeah, with that "Welcome to the 'dark side'" thing, I was expecting his next words to be, "I'm your father!" :D

Tony and Jerri were very close to my wife and me. Getting his stuff ready for auction has been quite an experience.

Sep 08, 2010 09:31:40
BMC

Welcome Mickey! Great to see you here.

-BMC.

Sep 08, 2010 11:57:14
mowog1

Welcome, Mickey!!!!!!!!!

:)-D

The tone here is different that that of the BCF....but there is a wealth of information for those interested in a V8 (or a V6) conversion.

I suggest that you also join http://www.britishv8.org if you've not done so already.

Sep 08, 2010 15:54:25
1744

Taking about fathers, the guy above this post Rick I. He is the father.
You will have a good time here Mickey.
Keep in mind that we have a V6 and V8 meet every year. 2011 will be in TN. Mr. Masters (the other father) will be doing the hard work for us to have a good time.

Visit www.britishv8.org Great place.

Sep 08, 2010 16:17:30
danmas

Quote: "
Keep in mind that we have a V6 and V8 meet every year. 2011 will be in TN. Mr. Masters (the other father) will be doing the hard work for us to have a good time."


Schedule and entry forms will be posted by the end of the month (mid-October at the latest).

If you enjoyed '06, you'll love '11. Go on a diet before you get here.

Sep 08, 2010 16:47:46
Mickey Richaud

Hey, Dan -

My wife and I have a cabin in Townsend; been meaning to hook up with you for a while.

Sep 08, 2010 18:57:22
mowog1

Quote: "
Hey, Dan -

My wife and I have a cabin in Townsend; been meaning to hook up with you for a while."


Then we can count on seeing you in Townsend for BritishV8 2011!!!

Sep 08, 2010 22:37:54
1744

Can we all fit in your cabin???

Sep 09, 2010 05:57:11
Mickey Richaud

Quote: "

Then we can count on seeing you in Townsend for BritishV8 2011!!!"


May 15... Hmmmm.... - have to hustle to get the GT ready by then. But will work on getting there one way or the other!

Sep 09, 2010 05:59:38
Mickey Richaud

Quote: "
Can we all fit in your cabin???"


Sardines!

Little bitty cabin - a bedroom and a "living area".

I'd say it would be cozy, but I know some of you... ;)

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