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Bob Childress · 06-18-05, 10:57 AM

Good morning Geoff,

I am always glad to connect with another GT40 fan and CAV owner. Your experience with John at Jean at AutoFutura is like mine, they seem to go out of their way to help everyone, even those of us with legacy cars from the old company.

I have sent this message and the files you wanted directly to your email address. A new GT40 logo was made in the style of the 2005 Ford GT. The original logo came from the Ford website. I copied the lettering style and then stretched the letters to make it look balanced since FORD GT has more letters than GT40. If you don't like the proportions I picked, any graphics guy can modify it to your preference. I know you already have your side stripes done but just so you would have the entire package, I also forwarded the left and right side *.ai files used to make my vinyl side stripes.

For a steering wheel hub, I made an archival quality photo print of the logo sandwiched between a flashlight glass lens (McMasterCarr #8477-K23 Borosilicate flat circle glass 2.25 inch dia x 0.125 inch thick) and a same size circle of 0.020 inch lexan. I machined the steering wheel hub about .030 wider and slightly deeper. The logo was left free to just float between the two lenses. The edge of the top glass lens was rounded and then the lens was set in place with two dabs of clear silicone at each side. It is not 1960s traditional, but it looks totally factory.

As for the air filter, it is direct part number from from Ford Performance, but I was reminded that the engine may sit higher with an Audi trans so double check before you buy. Good luck with your car, keep me in the loop as you learn about modification and upgrades you would recommend, and remember not to rotate until you get to at least 220.

Best regards,

Bob

06-18-05, 10:57 AM	#9 (permalink)
Bob Childress bchildress Gold Supporter Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: U.S.A. GT40: CAV w/Roush 342 Posts: 292 Rep Power: 8	Re: CAV GT in component form Good morning Geoff, I am always glad to connect with another GT40 fan and CAV owner. Your experience with John at Jean at AutoFutura is like mine, they seem to go out of their way to help everyone, even those of us with legacy cars from the old company. I have sent this message and the files you wanted directly to your email address. A new GT40 logo was made in the style of the 2005 Ford GT. The original logo came from the Ford website. I copied the lettering style and then stretched the letters to make it look balanced since FORD GT has more letters than GT40. If you don't like the proportions I picked, any graphics guy can modify it to your preference. I know you already have your side stripes done but just so you would have the entire package, I also forwarded the left and right side *.ai files used to make my vinyl side stripes. For a steering wheel hub, I made an archival quality photo print of the logo sandwiched between a flashlight glass lens (McMasterCarr #8477-K23 Borosilicate flat circle glass 2.25 inch dia x 0.125 inch thick) and a same size circle of 0.020 inch lexan. I machined the steering wheel hub about .030 wider and slightly deeper. The logo was left free to just float between the two lenses. The edge of the top glass lens was rounded and then the lens was set in place with two dabs of clear silicone at each side. It is not 1960s traditional, but it looks totally factory. As for the air filter, it is direct part number from from Ford Performance, but I was reminded that the engine may sit higher with an Audi trans so double check before you buy. Good luck with your car, keep me in the loop as you learn about modification and upgrades you would recommend, and remember not to rotate until you get to at least 220. Best regards, Bob Attached Thumbnails