"Exhibition of performance & classic Japanese cars & bikes"
I'm planning to go to this event with my RX-7 FB. Exhibitors get FREE entry (donation requested) - so silly not to go, as it's only just down the road from me AND I've never got around to visiting the museum.
I planned to go last year, but bailed out on the day as it had been pouring with rain the day before, and the same was forecast for the day itself. I didn't fancy a day in a muddy field ;)
More details here:
http://www.museumofpower.org.uk/Calendar.html#JAP18
http://www.museumofpower.org.uk/Posters/2018/Japanese-Auto-Matsuri-Flyer-2018.pdf
General Museum info;
http://www.museumofpower.org.uk/index.html
Application form here:
http://www.museumofpower.org.uk/Vehiclesform.html
Note, the website say applications for exhibitors must be received at least 5 weeks before the event, which would be 4 May, just over 2 weeks from now.
I've filled out an application form and asked for a stand area, saying I will phone them with number of cars later. So, if you complete the online form, say NO STAND to avoid confusion andf I'll sort it out later, when numbers are known.
The RX7fb.com Club also have a topic running on this event.
Who's planning to go...
1. Casey
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Who's planning to go...
1. Casey
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Nice one Lisa - would be a great day out for the RX-4 :13:
Who's planning to go...
1. Casey
2. Clive & Lisa
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We'll be there as it's literally 10 mins from my house but I doubt the 7 will be ready so we will be parking with the peasants
;D That's a shame Gary, but we'll see you there anyway :icon_thumleft:
Updating list.
Who's planning to go...
1. Casey
2. Clive & Lisa
3. rip7 (rx7fb.com)
4. Threesevens (rx7fb.com)(maybe)
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LAST CALL everyone :)
Applications to attend must be submitted by the end of next week latest, at which time I will contact the museum to arrange a stand for us to be sited together :)
10 June, so hoping for a glorious sunny day at what looks to be a fascinating location 8-) 8-)
Just to prepare you, this is only a relatively small museum and whilst probably engaging will not provide for more than a couple of hours entertainment from what I have seen. There is an adequate tea rooms ( an essential when visiting anywhere IMO :)).
If the weather is good then take the road immediatley right at the exit signposted to Maldon Golf Club and just before the hump back bridge there is some parking ( This is about 1/2 mile). Over the bridge is Beeleigh Lock and weir which is fairly unique in as much that the rivers Chelmer and Blackwater meet and the weirs are to separate the freshwater rivers from the tidal Blackwater as it continues out to sea. There is a path to the left just before the lock (not to be confused with the lower set of gates) that takes you to the second weir and an old steam mill (not always open to the public). Herons and Kingfishers have been seen here recently but not on our last visit.
Just a heads up really and had I an RX I would probably be there :(.
Put me down for this, thanks, sounds like a nice little trip
:icon_thumright: Nice one John, be good to see you there :icon_thumleft:
Updating list.
Who's planning to go...
1. Casey
2. Clive & Lisa
3. rip7 (rx7fb.com)
4. Threesevens (rx7fb.com)(maybe)
5. Clarky
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LAST CALL everyone :)
Applications to attend must be submitted THIS FRIDAY, 4th May, after wich I will contact the museum to arrange a stand for us to be sited together :)
Is that 6th spot still available ? ...i know i am late but i have just joined ...i have a JC Cosmo 13b .
Hi Bash, you are past the deadline posted by the museum, but you could phone them and see if they will accept a late booking. You are most welcome to join us, especially with a 13b Cosmo :13:
Post up in here to let me how you get on.
Any luck getting a place Bash? I have requested a six car stand just in case :icon_thumleft:
I've been i touch with the organisers and they confirm we have a stand area for our group. They've not given a lot of details, but I'll post up what I've got in the next few days.
Can everyone re-confirm they are still attending and has received any emails from the organisers? It looks like I have the necessary passes for everyone to copy anyway, so no problem if you've not received anything.
1. Casey
2. Threesevens (maybe)
3. rip7
4. Clive
5. Clarky
6. Bash (maybe)
I'll see if I can find a rendezvous point near the venue that we can meet up and drive in together on the day :)
I received this email from the Museum:
"Dear Malcolm,
Thank you for your e mail.
It will be really good to see your club and its cars, at our show.
I have attached a pass for you to copy and we will ensure that there is stand space for you all.
We look forward to the event, and to seeing you, Sue."
I have attached a copy of the stand pass which we will all need to print off and bring along on the day.
Again, I will look for a local rendezvous point so that we can possibly meet up to go in together - it might make things a little easier on the day!
Been meaning to visit this and the WW1 airfield at Stow Maries for ages. Time to pump up the tyres on my bicycle then.
Hi Andrew - it would be great if you were able to make it on Sunday, but that's a long cycle ride ;)
I can thoroughly recommend a visit to Stow Maries. We've been three times, but in the early days of it's restoration, and not in the last 3-4 years. I was only thinking the other day that we should return as there will have been a lot of changes. A very atmospheric airfield, with lots of original buildings intact. The history of many of the people who were based there is fascinating. Sadly, the number of pilots killed whilst training far outweighed the number killed in action. Those early machines were death traps :(
Just the two of us :-)(https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/20180610/a128bcb1b2248c2e86249b83d607601c.jpg)
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They look good.......sadly missing a FC (vert) & FD RX8 etc
^^Next time Pete ;)
I was really pleased that Bash (Barry) and his wife (Kim - I hope I remembered that right ;)) showed up with their 13b Cosmo. It was a pleasure the meet them both and have a chat about such a rare car. I think he's got a really good example in fantastic looking condition, inside and out. We found ourselves talking to people for most of the day as there was quite some lively interest in our pair of cars.
It was also a lovely surprise to see Jinx (Andrew) come along for a chat too, especially as I haven't seen him for ages :icon_thumleft:
This was quite a small scale show, but very enjoyable in the warm weather with occasional bursts of sun from between the cloud cover. The Museum had an eclectic mix of steam and other engines on display. "Marshall", a HUGE steam engine was running throughout the day and was immensely impressive for it smooth and quiet running. The flywheel on this enormous triple cylinder engine weighs 18 tons!
Only problem now is that my oil cooler has sprung a leak :( I won't get a chance to look at it until later in the week, but it's not from any of the pipes or connectors, so must be a hole in the matrix. It's looking like I will need a new cooler....
Casey, Tim had a oil cooler in the collection of parts we picked up.
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Brilliant!
The long series 2 cooler that sits under the rad?
If so, I'll give him a call as I'm passing his way(ish) tomorrow on the way to Dorset. Could work out quite well :icon_thumleft:
Yep i remember seeing 1.
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I'll give Tim a call in the morning before I leave - thanks Jon :icon_thumleft:
Yep ring first b4 diverting your journey incase i was seeing things...pretty sure i saw 1 wrapped in old rag...couldve said yep defo just drive there payback for handbrack but then the free parts more than made up for it lol...
Edit..bright sun..
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Jon - I phoned Tim this morning. No joy, he said the cooler was rotten and junked it, and he doesn't have another one :(
Thanks for the heads-up tho, could've worked well with my trip today to Dorset.
I think it will be easier to try and source a new one.....
Oh dear, well if you need 1 in a hurry 7/7 day..justlet me know and ill send you the 1 on mine to use til you find a replacement.
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Malcolm....try Colchester Radiator Specialists. If the end tanks are serviceable they might be able to re-core it.
01206 799559 (They still have a fax machine so must work to those old-school standards we discussed!) :)
Thanks guys :icon_thumleft:
I'm back home now and will see if I can remove the cooler to get a better look tomorrow.
Jon - many thanks for the offer, but if the worst comes to the worst, I'll borrow the cooler from KIMI 1!
Andrew - fantastic, I'd completely forgotten about that business in Colchester. I recall speaking to them about 15 years ago concerning a replacement rad for a Honda Aerodeck! I've looked online and see they are located right next door to Braiswick Tyres, who I use to do all my tyre fitting! I must have driven past their place loads of times and never really clocked them :-[ :)
Oil cooler dropped off at Colchester Radiator Specialists this afternoon for a rebuild. Should take about a week.
Thanks for the reminder Andrew :icon_thumleft:
Got carried away at spotting nasty rusty fasteners under the front of the car, so removed some of the plastic bits to clean them up and replace the fasteners. I then saw some rust on the chassis rails that could do with attention whilst I've got easy access. This is turning into a bigger job ;) ;D