Thanks for identifying that issue, Bob. I will check it out and see what needs to be done.
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Show posts MenuQuote from: Steve McDonald Formally known as Mcdonas on May 12, 2024, 08:34:40 AMthe screws and plastic inserts are original on 6S1431 and look like the ones in the photo, except mine are a lot more crusty lookingSimplicity and beauty of old technology in everything about these cars. The new stuff might not age so well when computer components become obsolete and fail are no longer made.
Quote from: 98SVT - was 06GT on May 11, 2024, 09:04:09 PMI really like the Superformance ones that have the Gulf livery. Modeled after the 1968 1969 GT 40s.Quote from: deathsled on May 11, 2024, 08:08:11 PMI have some knowledge of the GT40 but only enough to get myself in trouble with inaccurate statements.Nothing inaccurate with your statement. Probably not one DMV in the US would have denied licensing the car. They all probably had headlight height requirements but the guy at DMV would leave the actual inspection/enforcement to the cop on the street. At a COCOA meeting a guy brought his MKII. A cop followed him into the parking lot. Of course he did a walk around and was going to write the guy for his "race car" not having a windshield wiper. Out from behind the seat the wiper came out with an explanation of how much Boeing charged for the 707(?) part and it was stored out of the sun to avoid rot.
The details are in the rule changes over the years. The MKIV started out as the "J car" because that is the spec they were building it to. After Miles was killed the final car was dubbed the MKIV just to continue the numbering scheme. The later ones should have been MKV and MKVI IMHO......
Quote from: 98SVT - was 06GT on May 11, 2024, 09:14:05 PMThey look right at home. I had replaced them for awhile with AGT35OH personalized plates (someone else had the plate with the zero - I used an O and the shape of the letter was closer to the GT350 font on the stripes) (Jim Wicks bought those plates from me). If you move to CA you can run YOM (year of manufacture) plates on the car. You can use my address if you want to register it here.....
PS - you want the ocean on your right. San Diego is a lot better place to visit than San Francisco.
Quote from: 98SVT - was 06GT on May 10, 2024, 10:10:49 PMALL GT40s were "street" cars. By FIA regs they were streetable. The "road" option made the GT40 more comfortable for going to the grocery store. However the MKI and II did not pass US headlight laws so the MKIII (different MKI nose) was created.Interesting history which I never knew. Thank you. I have some knowledge of the GT40 but only enough to get myself in trouble with inaccurate statements. This is why we have court reporters and and also automotive guys like, Bob Gaines, Speegle, S2MS, Shelby Doug and many others to keep the record straight. Thank you for that.
It's not "amazing" that he has all the records. When Ford killed FAV John Wyer bought it. He created his Mirage using the original GT40 chassis with a different roof. He won LeMans in 68-9 with those and then took his Gulf sponsorship money and bought Porsches. The 917 became illegal and Wyer built his M6 for 72. After his GR8 car won LeMans in 1975 Wyer pulled out and Cluxton bought the place, cars/parts/paperwork etc.
Quote from: shelbydoug on May 11, 2024, 08:48:23 AM3Quote from: 68krrrr on May 11, 2024, 12:17:35 AMI used the Type S 100% wireless one & made a little video i posted on the Gt forum
https://youtu.be/DGSu-Nf4TY8?si=OvdKxUf9HOY1Fyu_
Thanks for the information.
Finding space for the "viewing monitor" in small cars is always going to be the issue?
I'm trying to find the combination for my Pantera where the monitor is the rear view mirror and the screen is 100% of the mirror, not a 2" x 3" miniaturization? At this moment, that screen size is the limiting factor for me.
Technology marches on and probably it is just a matter of time before the right combination appears?
As far as the GT's being wrecked, I'd take an educated guess and say that the percentage of total wrecks is similar to the '60s wrecked Cobras, Corvettes and all other "performance" cars, not to mention motorcycles?
With vehicles of this performance magnitude it is just going to happen probably even to some "qualified drivers" but there are no drivers ratings like for aircraft. The qualification is just that you can afford to buy the car. The percentage of unqualified's now is probably comparable to the 1960's, just a larger base population to draw from?
A fair comparison might be the discussion about private persons being able to afford paying the $12-20 million to take a ride into space? The thought is that there are enough people that can afford that to create a waiting line?
When Ford decided to cross over into manufacturing "super cars" they understood that it was a different market and the customer's a different customer. It wasn't a '65 Mustang "Secretaries car" market. While there is certainly "old money" in the world, a term that I remember was "nouveau riche" and the "spending orgy" that entails with it's onslaught initially?
"Captains of Industry" fit in there somewhere as well but it looks like they are more responsible? Maybe?
Quote from: 68krrrr on May 11, 2024, 12:17:35 AMI used the Type S 100% wireless one & made a little video i posted on the Gt forumGreat video. Just subscribed. Very clever to use your phone as the screen. Actually ingenious. Your GT looks hot in blue and white stripes.
https://youtu.be/DGSu-Nf4TY8?si=OvdKxUf9HOY1Fyu_
Quote from: J_Speegle on May 11, 2024, 12:44:29 AMWould suggest for a 66 that you use pan head (with fairly flat heads) that use the standard screwdriverOkay thank you very much!
Will post some pictures in the am