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Title: Texas ABCD in Round Rock, Texas
Post by: MPlayle on August 01, 2017, 06:10:17 PM
One of the largest Texas "All British Car Days" 2017 show is approaching.  The dates this year are September 22, 23, and 24, 2017 (Friday through Sunday).

The official site with details is here: TXABCD (http://www.specialtypartshop.com/txabcd/)

Friday has an evening "Meet & Greet" at a local tavern.
Saturday has registration, a morning drive (to a winery in the past), and an afternoon "rally" ending in an optional dinner.
Sunday is the "Show & Shine" with awards.

Title: Re: Texas ABCD in Round Rock, Texas
Post by: gr8kornholio on August 02, 2017, 03:42:33 AM
I'll check it out.  Thanks!
Title: Re: Texas ABCD in Round Rock, Texas
Post by: BruceK on August 03, 2017, 07:20:29 AM
If my car is ready by then I'd like to go to this show. 
Title: Re: Texas ABCD in Round Rock, Texas
Post by: BruceK on August 18, 2017, 01:07:28 PM
Mark, do you think you might go to this? 
Title: Re: Texas ABCD in Round Rock, Texas
Post by: MiniDave on August 18, 2017, 01:11:39 PM
At the rate Dan is progressing now, I'd bet your car will easily be ready by then Bruce.....

How many cars will show up for this event do you think?
Title: Re: Texas ABCD in Round Rock, Texas
Post by: BruceK on August 18, 2017, 01:18:26 PM
Quote from: MiniDave on August 18, 2017, 01:11:39 PM
At the rate Dan is progressing now, I'd bet your car will easily be ready by then Bruce.....
It might be - that's what he's shooting for.   He and I talked about yesterday.
Title: Re: Texas ABCD in Round Rock, Texas
Post by: 94touring on August 18, 2017, 01:46:31 PM
This coming week I should have rear quarter lights in, rear lights, tank back in position, front light/indicators wired up, and probably enough time to throw on the boot lid and possibly color sand for the buff-o-rama. I ran out there this morning to throw on the doors to verify they in fact matched and reshimmed the one side.  Dash is loose till I fire it up and verify the new oil line doesn't leak off the back of the gauge.
Title: Re: Texas ABCD in Round Rock, Texas
Post by: BruceK on August 18, 2017, 01:51:21 PM
Quote from: MiniDave on August 18, 2017, 01:11:39 PM

How many cars will show up for this event do you think?

Not sure.   I started going to this show in the early 1990s when it was held on a big field at Zilker Park in Austin.  There were always at least 100-125 cars back then.  Sometime in the early 2000s it moved to Round Rock (about 25 miles north of Austin) and I'm guessing it's a much bigger show with the all the growth of the Austin area and all the wealthy California transplants who moved to that area.
Title: Re: Texas ABCD in Round Rock, Texas
Post by: MPlayle on August 18, 2017, 04:20:52 PM
The TxABCD still regularly pulls in about 110 to 130 cars each year.  It is an "All British", so lots of different marques to see.

The classic Mini presence varies from 5 to 10 cars most years, occasionally up to 15 cars some years.  The 50th anniversary of the Mini saw about 45 Minis so up!  Not been near that since.

The new MINI contingent is also way down from what it used to be - running about 5 cars per year the last few years.

Title: Re: Texas ABCD in Round Rock, Texas
Post by: gr8kornholio on August 18, 2017, 05:19:10 PM
Quote from: BruceK on August 18, 2017, 01:07:28 PM
Mark, do you think you might go to this?

If I did, it wouldn't be in or with the mini.
Title: Re: Texas ABCD in Round Rock, Texas
Post by: BruceK on August 19, 2017, 07:07:09 PM
Quote from: gr8kornholio on August 18, 2017, 05:19:10 PM
Quote from: BruceK on August 18, 2017, 01:07:28 PM
Mark, do you think you might go to this?

If I did, it wouldn't be in or with the mini.

You don't think your wheel issue will be resolved by then?   Or just not interested in taking the Mini that far?
Title: Re: Texas ABCD in Round Rock, Texas
Post by: MiniDave on August 19, 2017, 08:10:45 PM
Need to build a tow bar so you can flat tow it.......
Title: Re: Texas ABCD in Round Rock, Texas
Post by: gr8kornholio on August 20, 2017, 09:00:17 AM
I'm hoping it will be fixed by then, but yea driving it with the brakes and noise that far I'm not sure about.  The flat tow is in the future for sure.  We also have a concert to go to that Sat. night.

I'll definitely add it to the list of to do's for next year.  Almost have all the mechanical parts collected for the car. 
Title: Re: Texas ABCD in Round Rock, Texas
Post by: BruceK on September 24, 2017, 07:09:05 AM
 Just got here but I can tell already this is going to be a different kind of British car show.   They are trucking in new Rollers  and Bentleys  i'm going to drop them near the 12 Aston Martin DB9s they already have. 
Title: Re: Texas ABCD in Round Rock, Texas
Post by: MiniDave on September 24, 2017, 07:10:51 AM
Nice Jag 420/Mk10 there......looking forward to more pics!
Title: Re: Texas ABCD in Round Rock, Texas
Post by: 94touring on September 24, 2017, 07:18:48 AM
Trailer queens  ::)
Title: Re: Texas ABCD in Round Rock, Texas
Post by: BruceK on September 24, 2017, 07:30:34 AM
Quote from: 94touring on September 24, 2017, 07:18:48 AM
Trailer queens  ::)

And they are modern cars! 

So now they 14 or 15 cars here directly purchased because their owners have James Bond fantasies!
Title: Re: Texas ABCD in Round Rock, Texas
Post by: MPlayle on September 24, 2017, 07:52:30 AM
The local Rolls, Bently and Aston dealer(s) have been doing a "sponsor display" at the show the last few years.

The Aston club also has some folks that have their cars trucked in as well.

Things did not work out for me to be there this year.  Sorry I missed you Bruce.

Title: Re: Texas ABCD in Round Rock, Texas
Post by: BruceK on September 24, 2017, 07:59:14 AM
No worries Michael.  I'm sure I'll see you and your new Moke soon. 

More pix
Title: Re: Texas ABCD in Round Rock, Texas
Post by: MiniDave on September 24, 2017, 08:08:29 AM
Looks like there will be a good turnout of interesting Minis!
Title: Re: Texas ABCD in Round Rock, Texas
Post by: BruceK on September 24, 2017, 08:27:19 AM
Quote from: MiniDave on September 24, 2017, 08:08:29 AM
Looks like there will be a good turnout of interesting Minis!

No two the same!  ;D

Title: Re: Texas ABCD in Round Rock, Texas
Post by: BruceK on September 24, 2017, 08:29:40 AM
More
Title: Re: Texas ABCD in Round Rock, Texas
Post by: BruceK on September 24, 2017, 08:35:54 AM
Very very cool 1930 MG with period racing history.
Title: Re: Texas ABCD in Round Rock, Texas
Post by: BruceK on September 24, 2017, 08:40:47 AM
Dave, tell Don this is what a later Midget looks like after a bumper-ectomy.   An improvement IMO
Title: Re: Texas ABCD in Round Rock, Texas
Post by: BruceK on September 24, 2017, 08:41:52 AM
High Rollers
Title: Re: Texas ABCD in Round Rock, Texas
Post by: BruceK on September 24, 2017, 08:44:17 AM
Hmmm.   Buy two nice houses -- or this? 
Title: Re: Texas ABCD in Round Rock, Texas
Post by: BruceK on September 24, 2017, 08:53:20 AM
A new Aston.  Nice to see it comes with a manual gearbox.
Title: Re: Texas ABCD in Round Rock, Texas
Post by: 94touring on September 24, 2017, 09:16:07 AM
Is that a dent on the wing of the marroonish red mini beside yours?  Did you have to do any additional buffing before you went?
Title: Re: Texas ABCD in Round Rock, Texas
Post by: MiniDave on September 24, 2017, 09:37:17 AM
(http://www.restorationmini.com/forum/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=1409.0;attach=7826;image)

Wonder where he got the bumperettes/nerf bars?

The problem is the front turn signals are mounted in the rubber bumpers, not the fenders - looks like this guy found a way to integrate them. He also rounded off the bottoms of the rear fenders, normally they just drop straight down under the turn signal/tail light assy's.

I'll pass the pics along.....

Title: Re: Texas ABCD in Round Rock, Texas
Post by: MiniDave on September 24, 2017, 09:42:23 AM
Quote from: 94touring on September 24, 2017, 09:16:07 AM
Is that a dent on the wing of the marroonish red mini beside yours?  Did you have to do any additional buffing before you went?

When you blow the pic up it looks like it's just the reflection of Bruce's right front headlight in the fender.......
Title: Re: Texas ABCD in Round Rock, Texas
Post by: BruceK on September 24, 2017, 10:07:19 AM
Quote from: 94touring on September 24, 2017, 09:16:07 AM
Is that a dent on the wing of the marroonish red mini beside yours?  Did you have to do any additional buffing before you went?

No dents in the that car.  Offered for sale for $17k

No additional buffing.  But I did hit it with waterless wash this morning at the hotel because it got dirty driving down. First time I tried that.

Also, I spoke about this forum to couple of Mini people so we may have some new members joining us.  Also, more people are interested in your work Dan.


Title: Re: Texas ABCD in Round Rock, Texas
Post by: 94touring on September 24, 2017, 10:12:32 AM
Good to hear. 

There's a long waiting list!  Booked another this week.  Not sure why I keep doing it to myself lol.
Title: Re: Texas ABCD in Round Rock, Texas
Post by: BruceK on September 24, 2017, 10:13:33 AM
Six Minis here.   Every one is RHD.
Title: Re: Texas ABCD in Round Rock, Texas
Post by: BruceK on September 24, 2017, 10:24:32 AM
This MGA with the cutdown windshield and Minilites is dead sexy.
Title: Re: Texas ABCD in Round Rock, Texas
Post by: BruceK on September 24, 2017, 10:28:02 AM
TR4 with Honda power.
Title: Re: Texas ABCD in Round Rock, Texas
Post by: MiniDave on September 24, 2017, 10:39:33 AM
S2K motor? Interesting......

How hot will it be there today?
Title: Re: Texas ABCD in Round Rock, Texas
Post by: BruceK on September 24, 2017, 10:41:28 AM
Hey.  I'm not an accountant.  Turns out there is 7 Minis here.
Title: Re: Texas ABCD in Round Rock, Texas
Post by: MiniDave on September 24, 2017, 10:42:14 AM
Late arrival, or forgot to count Emma?   ;D
Title: Re: Texas ABCD in Round Rock, Texas
Post by: BruceK on September 24, 2017, 11:52:36 AM
 Hey, I said I'm not an accountant!




;D
Title: Re: Texas ABCD in Round Rock, Texas
Post by: BruceK on September 24, 2017, 11:56:21 AM
Just overheard a conversation with two 12-year-old boys discussing this Bentley SUV.  " why would anyone buy this? It looks just like a normal car and it's so expensive "


Wise kid.
Title: Re: Texas ABCD in Round Rock, Texas
Post by: BruceK on September 24, 2017, 12:04:49 PM
Randy (Lonestar Mini) made it done to the show.  I've been hanging with him and Tiffiany and her husband Randall (they own the Tahiti Blue 1978 Mini in photos above) who I've known for many years from other car shows.  Like me, Tiffany's first car was a Mini but she was growing up in the UK then so she got to have a lot of fun driving her Mini there.    Actually, her current Mini is not the true Tahiti Blue so she wants to correct that. 
Title: Re: Texas ABCD in Round Rock, Texas
Post by: BruceK on September 24, 2017, 12:20:56 PM
One modern MINI showed up. 
Title: Re: Texas ABCD in Round Rock, Texas
Post by: BruceK on September 24, 2017, 12:27:39 PM
Quote from: MiniDave on September 24, 2017, 10:39:33 AM

How hot will it be there today?


Very.


Phone says 88 degrees and 52% humidity.   Seems hotter to me
Title: Re: Texas ABCD in Round Rock, Texas
Post by: MiniDave on September 24, 2017, 02:07:27 PM
Same temp here....just took the dogs to the dog park, humidity must be up around a million %......miserable for no higher than the temp is.

Drink lots of water.....

Are you doing any of the runs?
Title: Re: Texas ABCD in Round Rock, Texas
Post by: BruceK on September 24, 2017, 02:11:56 PM
Quote from: MiniDave on September 24, 2017, 02:07:27 PM
Same temp here....just took the dogs to the dog park, humidity must be up around a million %......miserable for no higher than the temp is.

Drink lots of water.....

Are you doing any of the runs?

No.  They were on Saturday - just the show today.     


But... I was listening to Tiffany telling me about her experiences at the last Classic Minis United run in the Blue Ridge Mountains.  She had a  fantastic time and can't wait to go to the next event.     

Honestly, as she described the event it sounds like so much more fun than a regular car show or even going to a MiniMeet like we did last year. 



Title: Re: Texas ABCD in Round Rock, Texas
Post by: BruceK on September 24, 2017, 02:24:23 PM
I noticed something very interesting as the professional handlers moved around the million dollars of Bentleys and Rolls-Royces at the car show today: They would take every opportunity to move the car in reverse rather than forward.  Even so much as reversing down a whole block to get from the display area to the transport trailer. 

I think they were doing whatever they needed to do to avoid putting any unnecessary tenths of miles on the odometers of these brand new vehicles. 
Title: Re: Texas ABCD in Round Rock, Texas
Post by: MiniDave on September 24, 2017, 02:36:05 PM
If you're talking about the CMU run in Tenn, Don has gone twice and says it's fantastic. I'm planning to go - Kingsport, Tenn in April.

http://www.classicminis.org/mini59.htm (http://www.classicminis.org/mini59.htm)
Title: Re: Texas ABCD in Round Rock, Texas
Post by: BruceK on September 24, 2017, 02:47:42 PM
Yup. That's the one she went to.
Title: Re: Texas ABCD in Round Rock, Texas
Post by: 94touring on September 24, 2017, 03:22:04 PM
Doing the Ferris Bueller reverse miles move!
Title: Re: Texas ABCD in Round Rock, Texas
Post by: gr8kornholio on September 24, 2017, 05:36:13 PM
So... catching up.  Question, what was the silver car next to the 1930 MG in the picture?

Like the plywood under the very expensive new cars.

For the money I guess, and the love.

And 2 more reasons the roof decal will not be re-appearing on my mini.

Think that is all.   LOVE all the pics Bruce.
Title: Re: Texas ABCD in Round Rock, Texas
Post by: Willie_B on September 24, 2017, 07:44:55 PM
The silver car looks to be a TVR.
Title: Re: Texas ABCD in Round Rock, Texas
Post by: MPlayle on September 24, 2017, 09:30:44 PM
Willie_B beat me to the response about the silver car next to the very early MG being a TVR.

Title: Re: Texas ABCD in Round Rock, Texas
Post by: BruceK on September 25, 2017, 06:06:08 AM
Just got home.  I left quite early from Austin to avoid the heat.  That worked great.   But I hit downtown Dallas at 7:15am and found a lot of stop and go traffic

Stopped at a very well-lit Shell station somewhere in the middle of nowhere.
Title: Re: Texas ABCD in Round Rock, Texas
Post by: 94touring on September 25, 2017, 06:53:52 AM
Glad it went well.  Looks like you had a lot of fun.
Title: Re: Texas ABCD in Round Rock, Texas
Post by: MiniDave on September 25, 2017, 07:15:09 AM
wow, you must have left at 4 am?

The pics make it look like a well attended show......but I'm tired of shows like this, drop your car and sit around all day. That's why I'm doing the CMU in April....way more fun to drive like we did in the Hill Country trip.......
Title: Re: Texas ABCD in Round Rock, Texas
Post by: Willie_B on September 25, 2017, 07:48:10 AM
Quote from: MiniDave on September 25, 2017, 07:15:09 AM
The pics make it look like a well attended show......but I'm tired of shows like this, drop your car and sit around all day. That's why I'm doing the CMU in April....way more fun to drive like we did in the Hill Country trip.......

Yep, CMU drives are great fun. The spirited group in from, the touring group follows behind for those that like a slower pace. Smiles for all.
Title: Re: Texas ABCD in Round Rock, Texas
Post by: MiniDave on September 25, 2017, 07:58:37 AM
WillieB, I've been trying to get to one for years, either I didn't have a Mini at the time or I just couldn't get the logistics worked out....this time I have most everything in line - including my towbar and tow car - so I should be good to go. Looking forward to it, and I hope some more RM folks will be able to go too......
Title: Re: Texas ABCD in Round Rock, Texas
Post by: gr8kornholio on September 25, 2017, 08:51:18 AM
I was wondering what you were doing for the return.  Guess this answered that.  Sucks a little on the hitting the morning traffic. 

Agreed on the car show for car show sake.  I haven't been on a drive event with this mini, but the ones I did when I had my 07 were a blast.  I do however enjoy a car show at an event.  Example, Wylie TX had a bluegrass festival and a car show during it, for most of the day too, and that was great because all the non car show people could come check out the cars.  Tons more people to talk to about the car.  And the looks on peoples faces when they'd see it.  From the what on earth is that to the OMG its a real mini.

Do love my blue ribbon from the white rock lake show though.  Probably would have been more conversation if not for the gale force winds coming off the lake.
Title: Re: Texas ABCD in Round Rock, Texas
Post by: BruceK on September 25, 2017, 09:32:03 AM
Quote from: MiniDave on September 25, 2017, 07:15:09 AM
wow, you must have left at 4 am?


Yeah. I left Austin a little before 4am.  Enjoyed little to no highway traffic and temps in the low 70s by doing that - more for me that Emma.  I had a Waco cop follow right behind me for 10 minutes. I thought he might want to talk about my UK license plate on the boot, but he eventually just turned off the highway   

I thought I'd miss morning rush hour in Dallas - but apparently it starts south of the downtown sooner than I thought!