Metro Update.

The process of cleaning up the Metro and getting fully licensed up ready for the new year is well underway.

• The car was given a quick clean on the outside to get the dust and grime off
• The huge amount of dust that had got inside the car has been brushed away
• T-cut has been purchased ready for use on the bodywork
• The drivers seat has been moved back so I can get my legs in!
• The co-drivers seat has been removed to allow easier access to the car!

With the car on axle stands and the front wheels off we have been able to have a better look at the inside of the front wings. Erm...! As you would expect on a car of this age, there is a certain amount on rotten metal that will have to be removed and some metal patches welding into place, but I have been informed by Clive that this is not a massive job! This will be done over the next few weeks (all things being equal!)

I have applied for my novice driver pack from the MSA and I'll hopefully be getting on a course to sit my novice driver test during November, allowing me to apply for my full license in time for Croft in January.

Double Trouble!

Red Pig Rally recently doubled in size when erstwhile co-driver, Peter, purchased a Austin Metro to compete in.

The car has been prepared and rallied in the past and comes with a Fibreglass front end and boot, full cage, sump and tank guards and is fitted with a 1275 engine... the 'Finding Nemo' stickers have been removed and new harnesses are needed but work has started in cleaning up the car and hopefully this will be up and running for the Jack Frost Stages at Croft in January.

I'll keep updates posted on how we're progressing throughout Autumn!