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What a glorious day out that was. Just got back from the Annual Stilton Cheese Run. For those who didn’t know, Stilton Cheese was never made at Stilton, it was made in a village called Hungerton in Leicestershire, some 40 miles West. In the early days the cheese was delivered to Stilton by horse and cart via various small villages to eventually sell it to all the people travelling up from London on the Great North Road (now the A1). As such it became known as Stilton Cheese. Every year, this is celebrated by inviting classic cars to retrace the route along the country roads. We actually start about a third of the way along the route at Uppingham, which is large enough to host the start. Also, rather than just do the straight line we do a semi-random meander around the Leicestershire, Cambridgeshire and Rutland back roads. And we have a break point about half way at New Lodge Farm on the A43 for coffee, loo stop and a hog roast if you are hungry, before finishing at Stilton. As such the run covers maybe 40-50 miles (In my case getting to the start point and getting back from the end point, via a pub lunch, adds another 60 miles so I have covered almost 110 miles today). Like most events at the moment it has shrunk from it’s heyday pre-pandemic. In previous years they had to limit the turnout to 300 cars. This year they managed to get only150. Having said that there where lots of very interesting cars and I have added a few photos. Similarly I remember the Club submitting 12-15 entries, this year it was just the 3 of us (with 2 wives). A pity, but nevertheless, very enjoyable for all concerned. The weather was perfect, the cars were running beautifully and the roads were narrow and windy Here's the important cars: and here's a small selection of some others

Got mine - works well for me

On mine I reprofiled the front and rear of the stainless to bring arches down and filled gap left at top with new stainless. I rebent the bottom returns one tab up at rear and two at front, this is the max you can go keeping some angle from body to outer wing.

The club’s AGM is planned to take place on Saturday 1st June 2024 at the National Kit Car Show, Three Counties Showground, Malvern at 3pm. We are currently waiting for confirmation of the location of the club stand & the room booking so please keep an eye on the forums for any updates. The current Committee are having to state their intentions for re-standing or standing down at this year’s AGM as follows: Standing for re-election Kerry Allen – Club secretary Tony Godden - Treasurer Alan Richey – Membership secretary Steve Foster – Chairman Willing to stand aside Steve Foster - Magazine Editor Those listed as standing for re-election wish to remain on the Committee and will do so unless someone stands against them and receives a majority vote at the AGM. Those listed as willing to stand aside have expressed they are happy to continue with their role on the Committee but may also be willing to stand aside if a formal nomination for a suitable candidate is received prior to the AGM. As such, nominations for these positions are encouraged, but not required for the club to continue to operate. There is also a currently vacant position on the committee for the role of Events Secretary, and a vacant position for the role of Area Secretary for Scotland. Previous attempts to fill roles at the AGM itself haven’t always been successful so it’s important that we advise everyone of the situation in advance, rather than trying to press gang someone on the day. I would like to remind everyone that without an events secretary we are currently struggling to arrange or support events and may be unable to do so in the future. If you are interested in either of the positions and wish to discuss what is involved please contact myself. Finally, below you will find the instructions for submitting nominations, constitution changes and points for discussion at this year’s AGM. Commitee Nominations If you would like to apply for committee positions, you can do so by emailing secretary@rhocar.org Please use the subject line - "RHOCaR - *Your first name and surname* Nomination" Then enter the text below in the body of the email, with the relevant information completed: I (Print name), Membership Number Offer myself for election to the Committee of RHOCaR, the UK Kit Car Club for the following role(s). Position I will / will not be able to attend the AGM. Nomination supported by Name, Membership Number Seconded by Name, Membership Number Please also CC your nominator and seconder into the email if possible. Nominations will be verified using the email addresses registered with the club. Club Constitution If you would like to propose any changes to the club’s constitution, to be discussed at the AGM, please do so by by emailing secretary@rhocar.org Please use the subject line - "RHOCaR Constitution Changes 2024" Then enter the text below in the body of the email, with the relevant information completed: I propose the following changes to be made to the constitution/rules of RHOCaR, the UK Kit Car Club. Proposers name, Membership Number: I will / will not be able to attend the AGM. Seconded by Name, Membership Number: Please CC in the seconder to your proposal if you are able to do so. The latest Club Constitution can be found here : https://www.rhocar.org/index.php?/forums/topic/50680-club-constitution-and-rules/#comment-411737 You’ll find it under Club Information on the forums, or just search “Constitution”. Points for discussion at the AGM If you would like to raise any points for discussion at the AGM, please do so by by emailing secretary@rhocar.org Please use the subject line - "RHOCaR 2024AGM" Then enter the text below in the body of the email, with the relevant information completed: Points for discussion I (Print name), Membership Number wish the following points to be raised for discussion at the RHOCaR, the UK Kit Car Club AGM: Hopefully the weather will be kind to us this year and we will see a good attendance at Malvern. It would also be nice to see members attending the AGM if they can. Everyone on the Committee is a volunteer and wants the club to be run for the benefit of its members but we need feedback from you to make that possible. Come and join in the AGM with us, have your say and tell us what you think. See you there, Steve

Started fitting new blue silicone pipe and noticed that hose for the expansion tank hose is pretty warm on a knackered so I replaced that as well you can see the compare below. Also fitted now expansion tank this one is from a volvo. so the coolant system topped up ready for this year driving just got to sort all brakes out now they all fitted up just waiting on a new fitting as thread in this one is no good. Hopefully come in day or so. New braid lines all fit and work. Took doors for easy access while clean up and remove seats and harness next to clean up cockpit. next is oil and filter change with new gaskets over weekend clean air filter and engine bay. slowly getting there now also had a little helper with me. His name is fidget

All being well I am happy to lead down the A49 again. Meeting at the Cat & Lion pub just north of junction 10 M56. Time to be arranged. I will probably camp over.

Hi All, thinking ahead, who is thinking of taking the trip down to the national kit car show in Malvern in June? Last year a group of us met in Warrington (can't remember the car park we met in!) and Ian did the best job ever and led the convoy directly to the venue, same again this year Ian? Some camped overnight, but all in all a fab time was had. I am planning on making the trip but can only make the Saturday, setting of early 'ish, getting there viewing stands and cars, having a chat/ catching up and setting of back about 5pm 'ish. Let's hope for dry weather. who's got it in their diary? Darrell

Looking good

Great work, keep it going

Next Wednesday 27th, 6pm onwards, Malt Shovel Pub, Coventry Road, Nr Stonebridge, Coventry, CV7 7HL. Generally they're trying to kick us out just after 930pm so if you're coming, don't leave it too late. Also, if you want to eat, book beforehand as they don't normally let people just rock up and eat. Entrance to the pub car park is off the A452 Chester Road heading North 50 yards from the island. Everyone welcome. See you there.

Thanks for the offer. Can you liase with Christopher (sparepart) ? I'm sure he would be grateful for any contribution.

I've finally made the brave, or stupid, decision, to sell my 2B. With so many things on the go at the moment the Hood is just not getting used, hence my decision to sell it. Built by me and it passed its IVA August 2015 Correctly registered on V5 as Robin Hood on 1st September 2015 MOT Until 14th August 2024 Powered by a 2 Litre Zetec silver top with a pair of Weber 45 DCOE carburettors Disc brakes all round Custom made exhaust system Shortened sump Lightened flywheel Paul Dunnell ECU Raceline Water rail Permanently Garaged 1 owner, me, based in Medway Kent. The car now has the registration number H475 DKH £5,750

Flocking looks good initially but I don't think it lasts well - I've seen some pretty horrible old stuff and it's a pain to get off. That diamond patterned stuff is nice

I have done this using these from kit card direct. They need a bit of modification but work well and allow wings to steer with the wheels. http://www.kitcardirect.co.uk/cycle-wing-bracket-front-wing-stays-for-billet-aluminium-upright-black-single.html The front suspension buttresses also need trimming a bit to allow the wing to sit across the width of the wheel.