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All good points made by several knowledgeable people! 

I assume everyone is draining the oil and replacing the oil filter subsequent to any dyno test or run-in stand?  It makes for a good opportunity to look closely for any alum scarf, metallic particles or water in the oil...

Nine real magnesium BRM wheels (correct fit for GT40 MKI's) just listed in parts for sale. 

Nine GT40 MKI BRM magnesium wheels:

Two 14" wide (reproduction).
Three 12" wide (original).
Two 11" wide (original).
Two 10" wide (reproduction).

Removed from original 1966/69 GT40's campaigned on race tracks around the world. 

Wheels have been carefully media blasted, baked and coated with PPG epoxy primer. This protects the magnesium against corrosion (process cost over $1000 for labor & materials). 

Wheels have approximately 4.750" backspacing and 4.00" hub thickness. 

Some small hammer marks and pits (expected since they were used on racing GT40's).  All wheels are free of any repairs or major damage, with the exception of one wheel with a small repair done decades ago on an inner edge. 

Ready for paint (Gulf orange?) and polishing. 

Asking price is approximately 1/3 of their new cost!  $7995 cash and carry.

FREE local pickup in Ocala, Florida from 12/23/24 through 12/29/24.  I can store the wheels for you for up to 30 days. 

I will be in Ocala Florida 12/23 through 12/28 if you want to grab some rare GT40 wheels and enjoy the warm Florida temps.

If you prefer to send a check, wire or PayPal, I will ship all nine wheels via UPS insured for $595 to continental USA locations.  Any excess shipping charges will be refunded to you.  No overseas sales or shipping.

Price reduction! Steal 11+ gallons of original Ford lacquer paint for only $150 per gallon!  $1650 cash and carry only.

If you are interested in picking up the lot and enjoying some warm temps, I will be in Ocala Florida Dec 23 through Dec 28.  Merry Christmas to All!

Bob - thank you for mentioning the additional SAI lacquer applications.

Hard to find acrylic lacquer paint for 1960's FoMoCo/Shelby American vehicles. 

Remaining inventory from 5 decades of Cobra, GT40 & Shelby restoration.   The original cost over $4000.  The equivalent 2024 cost is many times my asking price.

Wimbledon White code M (4 gallons)
Candyapple Red code T (2 gallons)
Guardsman Blue code F (5 gallons)
Gulf GT40 orange (2 quarts)

The paint has been properly stored and unopened since I purchased it decades ago.  After mixing with thinner, each gallon of paint will give you 2 to 2.5 gallons of ready to spray paint.  Total of 23 to 28.5 gallons. 

Selling as one lot only, no separation.

Your Cobra, GT40 and Shelby GT350 (stripes) deserves an authentic restoration using OEM materials. Knowledgeable SAAC and major concours judges know the difference!   

Accepting the best offer over $2500.

Free local pickup in Ocala, Florida.  I travel a lot, so there may be a delay in shipping,  If you need a quicker pickup time, please contact me to discuss. No shipping.

  The GT 40 in reply #61:
    What is that object on the right rear fender between the"horseshoe" sticker?

It is a large night time identification light. They were installed in the right or left rear fender (depending upon track/pit configuration).  Sourced from WWII aircraft. Lens color varied per chassis/race.

Many thanks to Brian for taking the time to post the auction info about cars of interest to the SAAC.  A concise listing of SAI results sure beats wasting hours watching RESTO MOD Vettes, Broncos and PU's cross the block. Thanks again!

I love my Backyard Buddy made in Ohio. Picked it up with my F150 and 18 ft open trailer.
A friend and I put it together in a day with no problem.

Here's my experience with Backyard Buddy. I called and priced out a 4 post lift, including deck filler panels and installation. Total price was over $8000. The salesman said he throw in a $400 air jack for free. 

Two days later, with credit card ready, I called the same sales guy's extension number.  A different salesman answered. He said "no way" and raised the price by $1000 and retracted the free air jack.  A $1,400 increase.

I called Bendpak and ordered a PL6000DC parking lift for less money.  Very pleased so far.

427 Cobra pic - taken in early 1970's.

Pic of an original 427 Cobra left door latch area.  Not what many people would call "concours correct" today.

[the rest of the story]

Jim:  Kudos for posting the video! 

It definitely was well done with an interesting narrative and featured some VERY talented Ford engineers.   IMHO, the great Mose Nowland (a FoMoco racing icon) and the other Ford engineers were the perfect choice for the GT40P/1032 project.   

However, for those who are old enough to remember Paul Harvey quotes, "the rest of the story" may also be of interest:

Most everyone agrees the right people were chosen for the project, however the pathway chosen was not. 

Case in point:  Months before GT40P/1032 left the museum for restoration, another well known museum and several highly regarded GT40 enthusiasts tried to convince the Indy Museum NOT to restore the car.  The museum's response was "they wanted an accurate appearing 1966 MKII on display".  One person felt so strongly about 1032 not losing its originality, that he offered another MKII in trade for 1032. The trade MKII was what the museum wanted: an accurate appearing restoration and of equal historical value.  Sadly, the recommendations and the trade offer were dismissed.

To many, the restoration pathway was not only disappointing but surprising.  One of the main tenants of museums is to respect and preserve the original finishes and details of an object. The old adage "only original once" is not just a cute saying but it is something serious collectors (art, furniture, automobiles, etc) have adopted as a mission statement.

Unfortunately, the Indy museum considered the 1966 LeMans winning paint job (done via a Ford directive approx 40 years earlier) as a negative.  In reality, it was a unique positive and for two huge reasons needed to be preserved:  1032 was not only the sole surviving unrestored MKII - it was also the sole surviving example of Ford's famous "Win on Sunday, Sell on Monday" nationwide promotion. 

The fact that 1032's engine didn't run or was broken should have been a relatively minor concern.  Few MKII's have their original FE block anyway (Ford removed most MKII engines after LeMans and tore them down for analysis).  An inoperable engine doesn't justify obliterating the rest of the car's originality. The supremely talented Mose Nowland could have easily made the FE engine operational, or if necessary, built a date code correct replacement long block.  With a coat of engine paint and some careful patination, 1032 would have an operational engine that was totally homogenous in appearance with the rest of the car. 

A sympathetic preservation could have also been done on 1032's tub and mechanicals (calipers, T-44, oil tanks, radiators, wiring, bearings, etc).  The use of specific cleaning practices (instead of sandblasting, e-coat, modern paint) could have preserved the existing surfaces and patina.

In summary;  prior to its restoration, GT40P/1032 was a rare example that GT40 enthusiasts loved to see, discuss its interesting history and the dichotomy of its 40+ year old appearance.  Now, all they see is a bright shiny MKII with very little truly original 1960's details.

The video showing the aging Mose in the car at speed definitely made for an unforgettable memory.  One can only wonder if Mose would have enjoyed the experience even more if the car was all still genuine 1960's Ford history (like Mose was).

As a side note:  thankfully, the SAAC has members like Dan Case, Bob Gaines, Bob Perkins, Special Ed, Charles Turner (and many others) who emphasize "period" originality over new showroom perfection. 

Just my 2 cents - you are welcome to disagree about the importance of saving "original" artifacts.

A "Thank You" to the moderator for moving this chain of posts to the proper discussion area.

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If the moderator would move this chain of posts to the section GT40 - Original/MKV, the info would be more beneficial to those interested in the earlier GT40's.  Thanks!

I hope I don't get "flamed" (pun intended) for showing Ronnie Spain's GT40P/1069 report.  All kidding aside, GT40 monocoques are extremely strong structures. Several cars have been "toasted" and lived to race another day.  If a GT40 was street driven in the UK for decades, a bigger and more prevalent concern is: rust.  Given the right shop, that too can be remedied.