Chronicles of Alan; Lucas 4

GSM Dart.

Just to start with , South Africa built a very successful Sports Racing ( and Road car) in the 1960's

I remember seeing them at Kyalami , Ford Based, Fibreglass bodies

Why I am putting this in here , someone brought one into Lucas , for Roy to look at the Carbs, had a 1640 Ford engine with twin 45 DCOE Sidedraught Webers on. did not hang about!

My Dad had a Friend called Bill Jennings, Bought a Porsche Carrera pranged, and fitted the Motor in the Front of a Dart!

They banned him from Sports Car Racing for a while , because it was so quick!

I suppose the title is Lucas?, The One Electronics Guy had resigned , the other Guy they asked to leave, so here I was with a huge pile of setups and repairs to do. I contacted , Peter , a Young Guy who worked with me at the Post Office got him in at Lucas, taught him to Fix Battery Chargers, and between us we finally got the huge Backlog down to a reasonable amount.

Easter Weekend was coming up and I wanted to arrange to Leave early on Thursday to avoid the Heavy traffic that takes place
every Easter to Durban, arranged this with my Boss. Big But here:-https://steemit.com/life/@awgbibb/chronicles-of-alan-lucas-3

Remember towards the end of this Post ( 3) I had showed up Brian on picking up something heavier ?

Two Days before the Easter Weekend they put Brian in charge of Me!

One of the reasons to leave early , We had the Fuel restrictions at this time ( 1980) Fuel Stations close at 1800 Hours , Not open Weekends, open at 0600 in the Morning!

Chris and Wayne on the Kawasaki

Wayne and Shakira with Dad.

Sorry about the Quality of these Photos.

So Wayne ( 7 years old) is going with Dad to Durban ( very excited)

I get to Lucas with Wayne and Backpack go to Brian's Office, tell him, " Just as a Courtesy , I'm letting you know that I have arranged to leave at lunchtime to go to Durban"

"Not so fast " he says," I must first come inspect, where you are with your repairs?"

I am fuming ! I have mentioned to you how arrogant I used to be?

Anyhow Brian comes upstairs , says " Where is that Backlog of work you had here " , show him what is left. " I'm impressed "
he says, "Safe trip , see you Tuesday ". Totally unexpected, perhaps he does not hold a grudge like me?

So Peter P and his Missus Gayle meet us at Lucas on his Guzzi , and off we go , Wayne so excited , his first trip alone with Dad , My Mini Me!

I will write another post as a Sub for this weekend, otherwise it will get really long.

Hope you enjoy these tales from my somewhat adventurous life ?