Thursday 17 June 2010
Dellow Delivery
The day before we drove up to Shelsley for the weekend, I met Roy Wareham and Peter Rowbotham to receive the innovative Dellow Delivery Book. After coffee with Peter we drove to Tenterden Steam Railway station for a photo opportunity and then went to the Motor Museum at Rolvenden where we enjoyed the very interesting collection of Morgans and Automobilia before having lunch at a nearby pub. We took it to Shelsley and passed it on to Dick Andrews.
Shelsley Walsh Weekend
June 5th/6th saw MTT back in the Midlands for the annual Shelsley Walsh weekend. The weather on Saturday was good but there was a heavy shower on Sunday afternoon which caused a few problems. 13 cars attended and two drivers whose cars played up on the way. Jeremy and Melodie organized a lovely supper at the newly opened Stratstone restaurant which went down very well. Thanks are due to Jeremy and Melodie and all who attended.
Friday 28 May 2010
Run to Loton Park, May 23rd
Not content with the Alvechurch events, we stayed on to do the run from the French Hen in Clent where the Hagley and DLCC was formed before the war to Loton Park in Shropshire where exotic and competition car drivers were offering runs up the hill to raise money for charity. We had a lovely drive in some heat and a very pleasant run back to Stourbridge. See you all at Shelsley on June5/6th
Alvechurch Talk and Display, May 19th/May 22nd
Jim Harvey's talk on Dellow history was very well received by the audience in a packed village hall for the Alvechurch Village Society meeting. Dellows were displayed outside the hall and this attracted a large number of current owners, past owners, village residents and past Delson employees. Many thanks to all those who attended or helped in any way.
A few days later the hall was in use again when Dellows were on display during Saturday afternoon when we were joined by two Lieges, two vintage Wolseleys and a vintage Lagonda. Much information and many stories were swapped and we all hope to repeat the day before too long in the future.
A few days later the hall was in use again when Dellows were on display during Saturday afternoon when we were joined by two Lieges, two vintage Wolseleys and a vintage Lagonda. Much information and many stories were swapped and we all hope to repeat the day before too long in the future.
Catching up with the News
The last blog entry was in Feb and it is now nearly the end of May so there is a lot to report on the Dellow front. Apologies to any readers who gave up!
The dissapointing run of results continued on the March Hare which we nevertheless enjoyed in chilly sunshine but improved no end when we managed a Bronze award on the somewhat damp Land's End. Like nearly everyone else we failed Rodney's Revenge but had no problems with Cutliffe Lane, Hoskyn, Crackington or Bluehills One. Fails on Warleggan were annoying and I am sure there was something soft at the top of Bluehills 2 that we sank into to just fail.
We then had a break before Wiscombe Park Hill Climb on Sat 8th May that Jeremy Slatter and I entered. I was a little nervous, it being my first speed event, all togged up in brand new helmet, race suit and gloves. My times improved with each run and I managed to beat the Frogeye Sprite as well as Jeremy in my class. Clearly MTT is not a serious speed event car but it was helpful to use for a first event. It would also be helpful to have a gearbox that changed down easily from 3 to 2 at the two hairpins and a clutch that didn't slip on hill climbs only, not trials sections! We had a super day and will be back for more.
The dissapointing run of results continued on the March Hare which we nevertheless enjoyed in chilly sunshine but improved no end when we managed a Bronze award on the somewhat damp Land's End. Like nearly everyone else we failed Rodney's Revenge but had no problems with Cutliffe Lane, Hoskyn, Crackington or Bluehills One. Fails on Warleggan were annoying and I am sure there was something soft at the top of Bluehills 2 that we sank into to just fail.
We then had a break before Wiscombe Park Hill Climb on Sat 8th May that Jeremy Slatter and I entered. I was a little nervous, it being my first speed event, all togged up in brand new helmet, race suit and gloves. My times improved with each run and I managed to beat the Frogeye Sprite as well as Jeremy in my class. Clearly MTT is not a serious speed event car but it was helpful to use for a first event. It would also be helpful to have a gearbox that changed down easily from 3 to 2 at the two hairpins and a clutch that didn't slip on hill climbs only, not trials sections! We had a super day and will be back for more.
Sunday 28 February 2010
Future Dellow Events
We have entered the March Hare Trial on March 7th as well as the Lands End Trial over the Easter weekend and hope to get an entry for the Wiscombe Park Hill Climb on Saturday May 8th.
Later we will attend the talk by Jim Harvey at Alvechurch on May 19th followed by the 60th Anniversary celebration at Alvechurch on May 22nd and the Dellow display at Loton Park on the following day, Sunday May 23rd.
Not long after that it will be the Shelsley weekend on June 5th/6th and then the Tunbridge Wells weekend on August 21st/22nd.
Later we will attend the talk by Jim Harvey at Alvechurch on May 19th followed by the 60th Anniversary celebration at Alvechurch on May 22nd and the Dellow display at Loton Park on the following day, Sunday May 23rd.
Not long after that it will be the Shelsley weekend on June 5th/6th and then the Tunbridge Wells weekend on August 21st/22nd.
Cotswold Clouds Trial
We did not do very well on the Clouds Trial and struggled for grip all day finishing way down the order. At least the weather was kind and we completed the trip to and from the Cotswolds without incident, another 400 miles altogether. The journey home along the M4 in driving sleet was memorable because my finger tips still tingle in the cold.
I have prepared the car for the March Hare on March 7th and just needed to weld a damper link bracket on the rear axle apart from the minor front wing damage suffered when we met a tree on Nailsworth Ladder. I have a Machine Mart sheet metal hammer set which is invaluable for tapping the wings straight after a ding.
I have prepared the car for the March Hare on March 7th and just needed to weld a damper link bracket on the rear axle apart from the minor front wing damage suffered when we met a tree on Nailsworth Ladder. I have a Machine Mart sheet metal hammer set which is invaluable for tapping the wings straight after a ding.
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