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Title: RUMCAR OPEN DAY
Post by: Jean on June 19, 2008, 11:08:01 AM
  THE OPEN DAY THIS YEAR IS TO BE HELD ON SUNDAY 27TH jULY.  i HOPE MANY OF YOU WILL BE ABLE TO ATTEND WITH OR WITHOUT YOUR MICROCAR.
Title: Re: RUMCAR OPEN DAY
Post by: Stuart Cyphus on July 09, 2008, 04:57:59 PM
 For all those who have asked, I can safely say, that all being well, the Mini-Comtesse WILL make it to the farm this year.   ;D   Form an orderly queue you lucky people you.....
Title: Re: RUMCAR OPEN DAY
Post by: marcus on July 09, 2008, 05:58:34 PM
Are you going to drive it there? That would be one hell of a test of man and machine!
As usual I probably have a gigs that w/e, but one is waiting to be confirmed, so there is a slight chance that I will be there, and yes Stuart I DO want a go!
Title: Re: RUMCAR OPEN DAY
Post by: Inaheinkel on July 09, 2008, 07:03:27 PM
Hi

I will be there with the Heinkel as well.

At last up and running again.

John
Title: Re: RUMCAR OPEN DAY
Post by: marcus on July 10, 2008, 08:29:45 AM
Great news John, I may have to skip my gig!
Title: Re: RUMCAR OPEN DAY
Post by: Jim Janecek on July 17, 2008, 02:07:31 PM
to download a printable flyer, click here for a PDF:  http://www.rumcars.org/images/openday2008.pdf

(http://www.rumcars.org/images/openday2008.jpg)





Title: Re: RUMCAR OPEN DAY
Post by: marcus on July 21, 2008, 07:59:13 PM
Well, foks. It's too early to know for sure, but it now looks like I might be able to get to the Open Day after all. If so I am actually thinking that I might bring my Drum Car along as lots of people have been asking to see it in action. The only problem is that it uses 2 car batteries to power it, and mine are both shot. I do not intend to buy 2 new ones just for one event, and I have no other outings planned for it this year. If anyone can bring an old battery with any power at all I should be able to get it going for a bit of fun. Hope I CAN make it, Marcus
Title: Re: RUMCAR OPEN DAY
Post by: Inaheinkel on July 21, 2008, 10:20:07 PM
Hi Marcus

I have a spare battery, it is quite old but never used, it should be O.K.

Let me know if you need it i will charge it up and bring it along.

Hope to see you there

john
Title: Re: RUMCAR OPEN DAY
Post by: rokraider on July 23, 2008, 08:22:48 AM
I have been telling friends that I am bringing the Eccles to the event and there is quite a bit of interest and some have expressed an interest to come along. Is it open to the masses or is it a closed event? Entry fee?
Title: Re: RUMCAR OPEN DAY
Post by: blob on July 23, 2008, 11:58:50 AM
Hi rokraider, it's open to the masses, no entry fee just turn up, 'the more the merrier'. I'm definitely looking forward to seeing the progress you've made on the Eccles.
Title: Re: RUMCAR OPEN DAY
Post by: marcus on July 23, 2008, 01:23:18 PM
Thanks, John. I will let you know as soon as I know whether or not I can make it. look forward to meeting you and seeing your car, Marcus
Title: Re: RUMCAR OPEN DAY
Post by: Stuart Cyphus on July 23, 2008, 05:30:28 PM
 Hope the Eccles CAN make it. I want to try & get the pair of them side-by-side if Jean will let me....   ???   :-*
Title: Re: RUMCAR OPEN DAY
Post by: Stuart Cyphus on July 25, 2008, 05:11:04 PM
 Public announcement; The Mini-Comtesse WILL make it to the Farm this year. We have a van standing outside at this very moment & the Comtesse is already abourd....    ;D
Title: Re: RUMCAR OPEN DAY
Post by: Peelpower on July 26, 2008, 01:09:20 AM
All the best for your transaction Stuart.

 Nice open day to all of you !!

Ferdi
Title: Re: RUMCAR OPEN DAY
Post by: marcus on July 26, 2008, 07:47:46 PM
DRUM CAR

BE VERY AFRAID !!!

It is 7.30pm. I have just downed tools and had BREAKFAST. The Drum Car is loaded and ready to head down to the Open Day tomorrow. It had not been used for 6-8 years and neede quite a lot of work.

John: I have managed to borrow two old batteries so do not trouble to bring yours along, but many thanks for the offer.

I think all who see it will agree that the infamous Drum Car is just about the most ridiculous contraption ever, and so far there have only a few minor fatalities!
Title: Re: RUMCAR OPEN DAY
Post by: Bob Purton on July 26, 2008, 09:34:00 PM
Just checked the weather forecast for tomorrow and its looking good! See you all at the farm.
Title: Re: RUMCAR OPEN DAY
Post by: Dan Rodd on July 26, 2008, 10:15:14 PM
hadnt realised it was on tomorrow,but it is 187 miles away which would take about 5 hours in the Fox so too far anyway ;D
Title: Re: RUMCAR OPEN DAY
Post by: cuscus47 on July 26, 2008, 11:29:19 PM
Next year I will make it for sure.  I hope that the weather is remarkable and that everyone has a great time.  I will be thinking of all the camaraderie from across the pond.  Ian.
Title: Re: RUMCAR OPEN DAY
Post by: Bob Purton on July 27, 2008, 10:17:28 PM
Well, we have just returned from yet another cracking day down at the farm! The highlight of the day for me was haveing a go on Marcus's drum car, it couldnt have been pleasent for everone else as I had a go at drumming at the same time. What a racket!!! Many thanks Jean for hosting a nice friendly low key event, just as we like it. The weather was fine too!.
Title: Re: RUMCAR OPEN DAY
Post by: rokraider on July 28, 2008, 08:38:17 AM
It was my first outing with the Eccles. Thank you for making me feel welcome. It was a super, low key event, the weather was fantastic and I really enjoyed looking at the variety of Microcars and the brilliant Drum Car. The Inter looks even better in flesh...Lovely!
It was great to be able to put my Eccles alongside Jeans and see the differences (suprisingly few seeing they are different models).
Thank you Jean and family for organising a superb day out.
Hopefully see you all at the National with the Eccles sporting some bodywork. :)
Title: Re: RUMCAR OPEN DAY
Post by: barchetta on July 28, 2008, 10:40:35 AM
Yes ,another great day out , After spending many hours restoring the Inter i hope Bobs not too upset by being upstaged by marcus's Drum machine! ( no the Inter was my highlight ,just )
Thanks to Stuart for letting me have a go in the Mini Comtesse ,and to all the attendees and assistants and Jean and family.
 Weather was great for the journey down from Norfolk and the day at the farm, but a huge thunderstorm at the join of the M11 and A11 meant i had to park up for 10 mins ,there was so much water that there was a 'fog' about three feet off the ground wtih the spray of the rain drops! The Fiat 500 ran well even in the late afternoon heat and the deluge....
 
Title: Re: RUMCAR OPEN DAY
Post by: Bob Purton on July 28, 2008, 11:58:21 AM
To the contrary Dave, having driven both, the drumcar wins hands down! The disappiontment of the day for me was the huge amount of my time taken up by the car mag photographer, I felt robbed of an afternoons microchat with the boys. Also forfieted my ride in Stuarts Minicomtesse yet again! Never the less wasnt it a good day?!!
Title: Re: RUMCAR OPEN DAY
Post by: barchetta on July 28, 2008, 12:53:11 PM
Bob, Yes ,I can only agree with you about the press folk, I can remember being dragged agross the countryside at rediculous times in the morning to be filmed in my car only to watch the programme to find all the bits with my car in consigned to the cutting room floor!
At least it raises the profile of our hobby ,Hopefully you'll get a free copy of the mag in question....
Title: Re: RUMCAR OPEN DAY
Post by: P50 on July 28, 2008, 01:11:13 PM
The Inter wins hands down. I don't mean at RUM. I mean period. What micro comes close for the WOW factor?!(save a Trident as they'll always be my fave!) Bob's restoration is utterly peerless. The Interior is obscene!

But as a vehicle it is simply fantastic. The styling details are incredible.  The rear ally vent is a work of art.

Then there's the starting procedure via a gyrostarter.  Talk about unique!

I want one!  Now what I have I got to sell to get one?!! Kidney anyone?!!!
Title: Re: RUMCAR OPEN DAY
Post by: Bob Purton on July 28, 2008, 02:00:49 PM
Thanks Perry, what was the price we agreed for you to say all that? £20.00 wasn't it? Cheque's in the post! You want one even with obscene interior? Oh, you should have said. If I hear of anything that comes up I shall keep you posted, the main problem being that your kidney could be past its sell by date before we sniff one out.
Title: Re: RUMCAR OPEN DAY
Post by: P50 on July 28, 2008, 04:06:25 PM
the main problem being that your kidney could be past its sell by date before we sniff one out.

Oh don't say that!  One will turn up. it's a waiting game...   

With a bit of luck the 2000km from new one owner Inter will crop up in St Tropez.  What a horrible place to spend a few days!!  Dreaming again!  Sigh....  ::)  ::)  ::)   ::)  ::)   ::)   
Title: Re: RUMCAR OPEN DAY
Post by: Stuart Cyphus on July 28, 2008, 04:34:41 PM
 From the day's (apparent) Officail Photographer, the first photos to be posted of Open Day 2008......

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z211/stuartcyphus/S7301125.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z211/stuartcyphus/S7301171.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z211/stuartcyphus/S7301137.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z211/stuartcyphus/S7301146.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z211/stuartcyphus/S7301173.jpg)
Title: Re: RUMCAR OPEN DAY
Post by: marcus on July 28, 2008, 05:10:38 PM
Huge thanks to the entire Hammond Family for such a fun, relaxing, friendly and happy day which Carla enjoyed as much as I did. I love Bob's Inter, Mike's Goggo Coupe, and it was great bumpy fun to drive a Comtesse and go for a spin in a Berkely. I only wish the day had been longer because I had to go before I even had a decent look/chat about the Eccles and the Honda Insight. I hope people were not too bothered by the occasional racket from my contraption, and Carla has now posted 2 short videos on you tube ( type in drumcar or drum car and you should find them), for anyone not yet sick of the sightand sound of it! look forward to next one.
Title: Re: RUMCAR OPEN DAY
Post by: Peelpower on July 29, 2008, 12:17:43 AM
Fantastic pics of Jeans open day mates. Its so sad its so far away from me. Wish i was there though!

all the best

 Ferdi
Title: Re: RUMCAR OPEN DAY
Post by: Inaheinkel on July 29, 2008, 08:40:49 AM
Hi

A great day out.

A big thank you to Jean and Family for making the whole thing possible.

Thank you for the great weather as well.

Best day out for months

John

XX
Title: Re: RUMCAR OPEN DAY
Post by: marcus on July 29, 2008, 10:09:48 AM
The Drum car vids on you tube are titled The Drumcar 1 and The drumcar 2. Bob Dobie and Alan Hitchcock both think the "Busker" drums sound similar to a Villiers engine !
Title: Re: RUMCAR OPEN DAY
Post by: burford57 on July 29, 2008, 10:39:47 AM
Well said, John, a fantastic day out with glorious weather and some superb machinery.  Jean & Co did a great job once again.

Nice to put faces to names we see on the Forum and to get a close-up of the restorations that we've been following.

The driving competition results were:

1.  Hillary Kilbourn   78 points                            Cup
2.  Ken Kimber       75 points                            Digital caliper
3.  Cess                75 points (but longer time)   Travel alarm clock
4.  Jim Lugsden     74 points                             Model microcar

It was a closely-fought battle with all competitors bar the Fabulous Stuart using Jim's Reliant Fox
pick-up with the driver's door removed to make retrieval of the targets easier.  The jury's still
out on the legality of this modification but as all competitors had the same advantage we'll let
that one go!  Only Jim was present for the prize-giving at the end of the day so I'll make arrangements
to get the prizes in the post if the winners email me their postal addresses: nick_devonport@hotmail.com
will find me.

Thanks once again to all who made the day so enjoyable.

Regards
Nick D.
Title: Re: RUMCAR OPEN DAY
Post by: Stuart Cyphus on July 29, 2008, 02:57:56 PM
with all competitors bar the Fabulous Stuart using Jim's Reliant Fox

 So just out of curiosity, what position did I & the Comtesse come in at, at the end of the day? 
Title: Re: RUMCAR OPEN DAY
Post by: blob on July 29, 2008, 03:38:16 PM
Quote
The disappiontment of the day for me was the huge amount of my time taken up by the car mag photographer, I felt robbed of an afternoons microchat with the boys.

Oh the price of fame!

Having already seen the Inter in action at Bath, I'd have to say rokraiders Eccles and Marcus's Drumcar did it for me on the day. Though I finally meet Mike Ayriss and put a few more names to faces. Just wish I'd taken a photo of John as he passed by in Stuarts Mini Comtesse, ;D roll on next year.
Title: Re: RUMCAR OPEN DAY
Post by: Stuart Cyphus on July 29, 2008, 03:45:45 PM
By popular demand, further Open Day pics....

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z211/stuartcyphus/S7301114.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z211/stuartcyphus/S7301140.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z211/stuartcyphus/S7301152.jpg)

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z211/stuartcyphus/S7301157.jpg)
Title: Re: RUMCAR OPEN DAY
Post by: Bob Purton on July 29, 2008, 05:41:11 PM
"Oh the price of fame!?"  I know! Now I can sympathise with Lady Di !  Do I detect a note of jealous Mr Blob, you know what you have to do, spend six years or so restoring one of your Friskies and they will be lining up to photograph YOUR car! :-* :-* How long now have they been sitting dismantled in your garage? Too long!!
Title: Re: RUMCAR OPEN DAY
Post by: rokraider on July 29, 2008, 07:45:28 PM
By popular demand, further Open Day pics....

(http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z211/stuartcyphus/S7301114.jpg)



Great photo, the Inter Looks like a happy puppy :D
Title: Re: RUMCAR OPEN DAY
Post by: Bob Purton on July 29, 2008, 08:25:16 PM
Yes I think its wagging its tail! Rokraider, how did you end up behind us on the m20 when you left before us?
Title: Re: RUMCAR OPEN DAY
Post by: rokraider on July 29, 2008, 09:10:40 PM
Had to get some insulating tape to hold the number plate on the trailer (the heat melted the glue on the Velcro that I had used) and refuel the Jeep before risking getting caught in a traffic jam on the M25 etc. Jeep returned 17MPG which is quite satisfactory towing the bike trailer with the Eccles on it. Noticed a lot of people pointing at the Inter as they passed it, a couple were snapping photos as they went by you. Definitely heading for stardom! 8)
Title: Re: RUMCAR OPEN DAY
Post by: cuscus47 on July 30, 2008, 03:27:41 AM
Great photos Stuart.  It makes my heart ache for not being present.  Looks as if everyone had a great time and a beautiful day.  Ian.
Title: Re: RUMCAR OPEN DAY
Post by: blob on July 30, 2008, 07:59:26 AM
Bob, don't forget there's some in the garden too, no! I'm not jealous, though a little green with envy .  :-*
Title: Re: RUMCAR OPEN DAY
Post by: burford57 on July 30, 2008, 08:13:24 AM
with all competitors bar the Fabulous Stuart using Jim's Reliant Fox

 So just out of curiosity, what position did I & the Comtesse come in at, at the end of the day? 

Hi Stuart

You are the hero propping up everyone else - someone had to do it, didn't they?
Your score was 46 points, not the slowest time but you only collected 4 targets.

It was good to see the Mini Comtesse at the Open Day, thanks for letting us drive
it.  Hope you manage to sort out the braking system for the MoT.

Regards
Nick D.
Title: Re: RUMCAR OPEN DAY
Post by: marcus on July 30, 2008, 06:04:31 PM
BOB ....change of subject...

I looked at the microscope I told you about at the Open Day. "Cary" is engraved on the stem in script, and " London" in capitals. On the lid of the box there is a carved-in "C" monogram. You know your stuff !!
Title: Re: RUMCAR OPEN DAY
Post by: Bob Purton on July 30, 2008, 10:14:00 PM
Hi Marcus. I told you from your desription that it was a Cary "type" and was worth a few bob, now you tell me its actually a signed Cary, its worth more than a few bob! About knowing my stuff, we all have our specialist subjects, for instance you play the drums a whole lot better than I do as we found out on sunday! I would like to see a picture of the botanical microscope some time. Cheers, Bob
Title: Re: RUMCAR OPEN DAY
Post by: Stuart Cyphus on July 30, 2008, 10:37:27 PM
now you tell me its actually a signed Cary, its worth more than a few bob!

 I would like to see a picture of the botanical microscope some time.

 This sounds interesting folks, Are we about to witness Marcus being converted into a millionaire we wonder?  :o  One never knows what's coming up next on this forum! Stay tuned folks for the next thrilling instalment of the RUMCars Micro Soap Opera.......
Title: Re: RUMCAR OPEN DAY
Post by: marcus on July 31, 2008, 09:17:50 AM
Hello, and welcome to the Antiques Roadshow...!
Title: Re: RUMCAR OPEN DAY
Post by: barchetta on August 05, 2008, 10:13:38 AM
Hi folks, I'd like to put one of the pictures of the openday in the next East Anglian Microcar Club mag, Is it ok to copy one of the photo's  ? .I can give credits to RUM cars ( or alternatively the Invalid Carriage register official photographer )
Title: Re: RUMCAR OPEN DAY
Post by: Stuart Cyphus on August 05, 2008, 07:16:28 PM
 Ay up Dave, Just let me know which one you want & I'll email a first-hand copy of it to you. I'm sure Jean woun't mind, it's all in a good cause. Just give the credit to the RUM.  :-*
Title: Re: RUMCAR OPEN DAY
Post by: barchetta on August 06, 2008, 12:27:27 PM
Stuart,
 Its this one, its the picture of the Inter with its tail in the air and a grinning owner in the background


http://i194.photobucket.com/albums/z211/stuartcyphus/S7301114.jpg

many thanks
 Dave.

I'm at barchetta595@aol.com
Title: Re: RUMCAR OPEN DAY
Post by: Bob Purton on August 06, 2008, 05:23:13 PM
Hi Dave. Any chance of a copy of the mag for my scrap book when its out? I'm happy to pay as I'm a lapsed member! Cheers, Bob
Title: Re: RUMCAR OPEN DAY
Post by: barchetta on August 07, 2008, 08:18:12 AM
Np problem bob .I'll post a copy off to you .It'll be in Septembers isue......
Title: Re: RUMCAR OPEN DAY
Post by: Bob Purton on August 07, 2008, 04:01:47 PM
Bootafull! Many thanks Dave.