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Gregg · 06-25-07, 10:09 AM

"cool1;195344]This attitude is why I quit manufacturing in the Kit Car Industry years ago ...."

So your opinion can be given the proper weight, perhaps you will answer the following questions:

1. Who were you associated with or what was the name of your company?

"for anyone to think and represent that an aluminum "tub" frame will stand up to the daily drive of an auto (speed bumps ...pot holes etc.) is dreaming ....just as if a sports race car should have a heavy strong steel frame would be a non truth it depends what "you" want your dream car built for and how "you" will wish to use it .... "

2. Your statement is based upon what facts?

"It always seems that a "few" manufacturing and elite people tend to do all the talking ....to support there interests and there pats on the back .....sort of a good old boys club ????? huh ...the word politics seem to come to mind ..."

3. Really. Who is patting themselves on their back? The only praise I see in this thread is you hawking Active Power products. Since you are offering Chevron bodies, is it fair to say that you are you affiliated with them?

"Chris at Active power has been making frames and bodies for many years and has proven his place in the industry AND he has made it through his product not money and backing ....please do not belittle his efforts ...."

4. Please show me who has "belittle[d]" Chris' efforts. I've re-read this thread and can't find it.

"and to the "gentleman" that thinks Aluminum is the end all for boats ....I have been racing and designing offshore powerboats for a lifetime .....and if you think aluminum is better than composite ....please contact Clive Curtis of Cougar Marine in England and ask him ....he has built wood, aluminum, and composite boats both for personel and goverment use .....you might get an education ....."

5. Wow, racing and designing power boats for a "lifetime". I guess your second "lifetime" was the brief stint you did in the kit car industry. Jac Mac, I am surprised at you. How dare you ask a relevant question of the esteemed "cool1". Perhaps you should hide your face in shame. Whenever I meet you, whether it is in this lifetime, or my second go around I will buy you a drink. Oh, I still consider you a gentlemen.

"When I first had an interest in Kit Cars Bruce Meyers and others used the V.W. frame and helped and new person with interests and a dream ...even "your" GT40 cars were on V.W. frames .....I am sorry to have stated my opinion and never wish to offend anyone ...but I would suggest you all owe your roots to the V.W. style "Kit Car" industry .....
None of you are different from them (only in price) and everyone is to be honored for his or her dreams ....NOT belitteled .....[/quote]

6. ???? Relevance.

7. Care to share your real name and location with the forum?

06-25-07, 10:09 AM	#15 (permalink)
Gregg Lifetime Premier Supporter Join Date: Jul 2002 GT40: New York Posts: 735 Rep Power: 15	Re: Chevron B16 Kit car? "cool1;195344]This attitude is why I quit manufacturing in the Kit Car Industry years ago ...." So your opinion can be given the proper weight, perhaps you will answer the following questions: 1. Who were you associated with or what was the name of your company? "for anyone to think and represent that an aluminum "tub" frame will stand up to the daily drive of an auto (speed bumps ...pot holes etc.) is dreaming ....just as if a sports race car should have a heavy strong steel frame would be a non truth it depends what "you" want your dream car built for and how "you" will wish to use it .... " 2. Your statement is based upon what facts? "It always seems that a "few" manufacturing and elite people tend to do all the talking ....to support there interests and there pats on the back .....sort of a good old boys club ????? huh ...the word politics seem to come to mind ..." 3. Really. Who is patting themselves on their back? The only praise I see in this thread is you hawking Active Power products. Since you are offering Chevron bodies, is it fair to say that you are you affiliated with them? "Chris at Active power has been making frames and bodies for many years and has proven his place in the industry AND he has made it through his product not money and backing ....please do not belittle his efforts ...." 4. Please show me who has "belittle[d]" Chris' efforts. I've re-read this thread and can't find it. "and to the "gentleman" that thinks Aluminum is the end all for boats ....I have been racing and designing offshore powerboats for a lifetime .....and if you think aluminum is better than composite ....please contact Clive Curtis of Cougar Marine in England and ask him ....he has built wood, aluminum, and composite boats both for personel and goverment use .....you might get an education ....." 5. Wow, racing and designing power boats for a "lifetime". I guess your second "lifetime" was the brief stint you did in the kit car industry. Jac Mac, I am surprised at you. How dare you ask a relevant question of the esteemed "cool1". Perhaps you should hide your face in shame. Whenever I meet you, whether it is in this lifetime, or my second go around I will buy you a drink. Oh, I still consider you a gentlemen. "When I first had an interest in Kit Cars Bruce Meyers and others used the V.W. frame and helped and new person with interests and a dream ...even "your" GT40 cars were on V.W. frames .....I am sorry to have stated my opinion and never wish to offend anyone ...but I would suggest you all owe your roots to the V.W. style "Kit Car" industry ..... None of you are different from them (only in price) and everyone is to be honored for his or her dreams ....NOT belitteled .....[/quote] 6. ???? Relevance. 7. Care to share your real name and location with the forum? Last edited by Gregg; 06-25-07 at 10:16 AM.