MK-I MK-II MK-III MK-IV GULF MIRAGE J-CAR LOLA
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11-09-04, 10:02 PM
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| | gt40fran Sponsoring Vendor 
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Manufacturer of GT40: Michigan,USA
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| New Replica....T70 Mk3b Here it is ...the first of many .
Picked up this weekend by the new Owner MikeDD.....
More pics at http://photos.yahoo.com/gt40fran
Please contact me at gt40fran@wideopenwest.com
for more info.
Thanks |
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11-09-04, 10:09 PM
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| | MK -IV J6 10 tenths 
Join Date: Mar 2002 GT40: NYC,USA
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Rep Power: 24   | Re: New Replica....T70 Mk3b All I can say is WELL DONE!!! |
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11-09-04, 10:58 PM
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| | 2 Tenths 
Join Date: Jun 2002 GT40: So. Bend, In
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Rep Power: 9  | Re: New Replica....T70 Mk3b I saw the before delivery and was very much impressed
Vic |
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11-09-04, 11:02 PM
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| | 2 Tenths 
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Rep Power: 9  | Re: New Replica....T70 Mk3b Anothe pic
Vic |
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11-09-04, 11:24 PM
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| | Alain V 2 Tenths 
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Kansas (middle of nowhere) GT40: sold them both!
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Rep Power: 10  | Re: New Replica....T70 Mk3b wow! Does it have a DOT/safetyglass windshield so it can be street driven on "occaision"? |
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11-09-04, 11:33 PM
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| | gt40fran Sponsoring Vendor 
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| Re: New Replica....T70 Mk3b Yes sir !!!! |
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11-10-04, 12:11 AM
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| | llarsen Admin 
Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Raleigh, NC GT40: Sabre
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Rep Power: 29   | Re: New Replica....T70 Mk3b Fran,
The boss and bolt holes on the rear upright look suspiciously like they would take Corvette carrier bearings and caliber spacers. The front upright also has a Corvette look about it. Are those indeed the donor suspension parts the car uses?
What are the engine/transaxle choices with the chassis?
Very cool, Fran and for you too Mike!! At last a car!
Regards,
Lynn |
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11-10-04, 12:31 AM
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| | gt40fran Sponsoring Vendor 
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| Re: New Replica....T70 Mk3b Eagle eyed Lynn
You are correct Lynn.
I designed the 6061 T-6 billet rear upright to take a Corvette bearing pack anad brake assembly.
The front suspension is also Corvette C4 with no mods required.
The only options I am offering on the car are RHD or LHD
Also Chevrolet GEN III or iron block 350
The trans option is Porsche G50 only.
I built this one for Mike as a one off with the Audi transaxle because he had the courage and conviction to order a car without seeing a completed unit.
The bodywork is done for me by Bill Hough (Datonabill) of FFR Daytona Coupe fame and is superb as always.
Thanks Mike and Bill
Any questions please ask away..... |
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11-10-04, 04:33 AM
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| | David Morton Lifetime Premier Supporter 
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| Re: New Replica....T70 Mk3b 11/10 Fran. Next but one project ! You are, of course, correct - there is no end to your talents. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]
Dave |
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11-10-04, 05:14 AM
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| | Fatal Attraction Bronze Supporter 
Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Lewes, Delaware, USA GT40: Ex-DRB #35
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Rep Power: 23  | Re: New Replica....T70 Mk3b Outstanding result Fran!
[img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]
Mike,
Soon, you'll have a replica stable as impressive as Jim G's real one!
Congratulations!
Bill |
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11-10-04, 05:44 AM
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| | 10 tenths 
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: UK GT40: England Suffolk
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Rep Power: 24  | Re: New Replica....T70 Mk3b Hi Fran
I'm pleased I don't have to stay quiet about this project any more! Its great to see the unavailing here on this Forum I wish you every success, you deserve it for all your hard work over the months required to complete this project.
I await the monocoque version with interest.
regards
Chris |
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11-10-04, 06:36 AM
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| | 2 Tenths 
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Rep Power: 9  | Re: New Replica....T70 Mk3b Hey Chris, don't pump him up to much or there will be no living with him.
Vic |
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11-10-04, 06:50 AM
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| | Keith1 10 tenths 
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Rep Power: 26   | Re: New Replica....T70 Mk3b Quality..... |
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11-10-04, 06:57 AM
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| | Rookie 
Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Original owner DRB Sportscars driven over25000 miles MK1Gulf replica now sold to TimTritton cur GT40: Gold Coast AUSTRALIA
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Rep Power: 5  | Re: New Replica....T70 Mk3b Fran that is fantastic well done I know how much work is involved in developing something like that, congratulations mate we will have to get one over here somehow regards Denis |
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11-10-04, 07:05 AM
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| | gt40fran Sponsoring Vendor 
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| Re: New Replica....T70 Mk3b Gentlemen,
thank you for the votes of confidence and glowing praise
Lots of you know how much work goes into these projects and there is always more to do.
I am very proud this project.
I am also very excited about the monocoque version.
Cheers |
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11-10-04, 02:48 PM
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| | roy snook 3 Tenths 
Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Surrey England GT40: FAV Monocoque
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Rep Power: 11  | Re: New Replica....T70 Mk3b Well done Fran,
Glad you have let the cat (Lola) out of the bag at last! |
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11-10-04, 05:20 PM
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| | Mark Worthington 10 tenths 
Join Date: Dec 2001 GT40: Massachusetts
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Rep Power: 24  | Re: New Replica....T70 Mk3b Beautiful! It is truly impressive how much collective talent we have here on this forum. I wish you every success with the car, Fran. |
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11-12-04, 06:05 AM
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| | Rookie 
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Rep Power: 6  | Re: New Replica....T70 Mk3b [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
$$$???
(That means I'm speechless, but also interested to see if you have a ballpark figure on what the body/chassis units will be selling for.)
Beautiful work ! |
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11-12-04, 06:57 AM
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| | gt40fran Sponsoring Vendor 
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| Re: New Replica....T70 Mk3b....$25.000 Craig.
The unit as you see pictured.....
Body/chassis package
complete with all suspension except shocks
Includes fuel tanks
glass and lexan for headlight covers and side windows
Steering system
6061 T6 floorpan
is....$25,000....no wheels....$26,000....with BRMS
extras can be added such as pedals etc etc
BUT
my premise is to keep the package simple and contain all the large parts that enable someone to build a "race" type car and leave the personal detailing to the individual.....hence the agressive price...
The monocoque version will be between $34-36,000 for the same type of package. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img]
Feel free to ask any questions here or by email. |
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11-17-04, 12:32 AM
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Rep Power: 6  | Re: New Replica....T70 Mk3b That is a very nice replica. Are the Jag wheels standard equipment? |
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