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Here are some pointers for organizing a “Gathering”. Feel free to add more suggestions. Russ: Most of the cars burn Premium non-ethanol gas. So be sure to know where the gas stations are that carry it are. Also gas stops can be a good opportunity for the locals to see our cars. Gas tanks on our cars are not very large and the cars vary in their MPG so plan on gas and rest stops every 100-150 miles MAX!! Breakdowns are common so have the phone number of a tow service that has “flat –tow” trucks On the subject of breakdowns, be sure to allow extra time in your schedule to allow for these. Don’t have your schedule so tight that you can’t make a reservation if someone breaks down. Don’t leave too early in the morning. Some of the drivers are old, retired, and not “Morning People”. 9-10:00am are good start times. Try to have most of the drives end about 4:00pm. This will allow time to get back to the hotel to clean up before dinner. Have emergency routes on your maps just in case someone has to leave the group and find a quick way back to the hotel. Know how to get to the closest hospital from anywhere along the route . Remember some cars are not as fast as the others or the driver does not like to drive fast. You are only as fast as your slowest driver. So plan on stopping and waiting for the string to catch-up. It is best to keep the slower drivers toward the front of the pack. That keeps the fast drivers from pushing the lead car too much. Don’t turn off the road that you are driving on until everyone catches up. Have a set vehicle be the” tail end Charlie”. It is always best to have it be a brightly colored one so it is easier to spot. If it takes you 2 hours to do a specific part of your route while you are scouting, figure it will take at least 2 ¾ hours for the actual event. Traveling with a group takes a lot longer. Everyone should have everyone’s cell phone number. This is good just in case someone gets lost. Two way radios never seem to work and sometimes even cell coverage is questionable. I always have my phone around my neck so when I get a call I can feel it vibrate. You can’t hear the phone ring in one of our cars at speed. Have some free time for people to do what they want to do . Try to have several picturesque spots picked out to have a group photo. Some people can’t afford expensive hotels so know where to find cheaper ones or where to camp nearby. Plan on visiting a few local points of interest but try to not spend a lot of time there. Everyone came there to drive. Always warn local restaurants several days ahead of us arriving so they can have extra staff on hand to handle the crowd. It is always a good idea to call them the day that we are going to be there to give them a more accurate count and to remind them we are coming that day. Long boring trips on a high speed, straight freeway, should be avoided if possible. It is nice if everyone has a route sheet with them for that day’s drive. It allows them to know where they are on the route. Also a good state map should be given to each driver. Chamber of Commerce is a good place to find maps and things to do and see. Most CoC’s will put together packets for your group if you give them enough time ahead of the event. I guarantee it will rain on at least one of your drives. So live with it!!!!! Most of the guys do not like driving in the rain. Think about modifying the route. An evening that we can “sit around the campfire” to BS and tell stories, drink, relax, and pass out awards and prizes is always a nice touch. Tell everyone when driving in a convoy to have their lights on. It makes them easier to see the string of cars. Remind everyone to turn them off at stops. When driving through cities with stop signs and traffic lights it is very easy to lose people. So try to avoid them if possible or have a rallying point on the leaving side of the town. Be welcoming of all types of cars to join the drives. Don’t PooPoo non-Se7en cars. Wineries and distilleries are always a good idea. Name tags for each participant are nice but the peel off kind NEVER stay on and are a waste of money. Participation awards are nice but they are expensive. So if you are doing that be sure you can afford them. Be sure to plan ahead. People are coming from all over the country for your event. Be organized but flexible.

This is coming up pretty fast guys. If you are planning on coming please go to the above link and tell Tundra you are coming. If you are not on that forum you can PM me and I will forward your info to Tundra. Tee shirts are being ordered if you want one. These gatherings are always a lot of fun and it does not matter what kind of se7en or other kind of car you drive. Hell we have even had jeeps and pickup trucks tag along. Hope to see you there. Russ

My boy just landed a job at Amazon starting in June. So now I have another reason to go visit him.

We have the MidWest Se7ens Gathering in Wisconsin in June. Everybody is welcome to come join us. All 7's are welcome. Even people who want one. http://www.locostusa.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=17803&hilit=midwest+gathering+2016 Russ

Sweet!!! I wish I could get my car to sound like that. I always pictured you as an Australian with your forum name. LOL , Russ

Bump!! I still need a bellhousing. If I can't find one I will take this on to a welder to see if he can fix it. Russ

My 7 has trashed another bellhousing. I need a 1600cc xflow bellhousing for a British type 3 tranny and it must be cable actuated. Tks Russ

OK guys, I am pleading for help. The starter has gone out on the 7 AGAIN!!! This will be the 6th one. I have maybe started the car 30 times since the starter was rebuilt. The motor is a newly build Ford Xflow 1600cc 771M block (Fiesta) with a Ford type 3 4speed (British) transmission. What in the world is going on? The starter spins but does not engage the flywheel. This is exactly what happened in October when it left me high and dry in Wisconsin. This is driving me crazy. I am afraid to drive my car for fear of it leaving me stranded. Russ

I've seen Skip drive. He is going to need a speedo that reads a LOT more than 100!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

British Pinto and the American Pinto motors are completely different motors. Russ

But that is not 1600cc. That would be a 2000cc or 2300cc.

Interesting motor. It in not a Kent crossflow. Carb on the wrong side. Might be a bear finding parts for. Russ

I've seen this car at a few of our Midwest Gatherings and it is a fast,good looking, car. Russ

Welcome Chris. Where are you located? Russ

On my locost it is the alternator light. On when just started and off after the rpm goes up. It came on solid when I lost a wire on the alternator. Russ

In the US the 711m Kent was in early Pintos, a few Mustangs, and very early Capris. Mostly Pintos. Formula Ford guys snarfed up most of those. Ford Fiesta's(FWD) had the 771m Kent xflows in them. That is what I have in my Locost. 771m was a slightly stronger block but you have to be real careful what internals you put in it to make it RWD capable. Russ

And a MerryMerryHappyHappy to you and everyone else. Russ

Xflows never need oil!!!!! Yeah, right! That motor probably has a remote sump I'm guessing

Sweet!!!! I just may give them a shout. Thanks, Russ

Come join us. We always have a great time. Russ

Kitcat did you get it to work? Russ

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OOPS try this http://www.mat.fi/projects/68

This is how the car was built - enjoy! 1929 Ford Model-A - MAT