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03-03-05, 12:24 AM
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| | A Tenth 
Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Raced Go-Karts in 60\'s /70\'s; built show rods and dragsters; owned new Shelby GT500; trained in mechanical engineering including machining and fabrication. GT40: Danville, California
Posts: 105
Rep Power: 7  | GT40 & Ford GT
I have a CAV GT40 which is a great car and I am still making modifications, incl a larger engine (427 EFI).
I received my Ford GT (see "Birth" thread) and I think Ford did a great job in making it so close to the original. It is a Supercar, nothing else describes it. I recently had it at Walnut Creek Ford (CA)where the Ford specialist supervised the installation of superb new control arms and did a full pre-delivery checkup. Walnut Creek Ford and Ford know exactly how to treat an owner a "Supercar". They also fitted a plate-cam for me, so I can view behind when in reverse. That is a great asset, and I am fitting one to my GT40. The Ford GT is docile on the road or in heavy traffic, yet instantly can become a race car. Its a thrill and it hugs the corners. The car is everything claimed.
John | 
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03-03-05, 12:26 AM
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| | A Tenth
Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Raced Go-Karts in 60\'s /70\'s; built show rods and dragsters; owned new Shelby GT500; trained in mechanical engineering including machining and fabrication. GT40: Danville, California
Posts: 105
Rep Power: 7 | Re: GT40 & Ford GT
Here is a photo of my new Ford GT (did not get it right to attach to last post)
John | |
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03-03-05, 01:19 AM
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| | Pantera1889 10 tenths
Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Maryland,USA GT40: RCR MK1
Posts: 1,101
Rep Power: 19 | Re: GT40 & Ford GT
I hate you! LOL [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/wink.gif[/img] | |
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03-03-05, 02:21 AM
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| | jamierb Rookie 
Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: New Zealand GT40: Nothing, yet.
Posts: 59
Rep Power: 5 | Re: GT40 & Ford GT
i seccond that hating!!!, damn u. Nice 1 | |
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03-03-05, 03:56 AM
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| | Kalun_D 5 Tenths
Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Seattle GT40: Scratch build
Posts: 567
Rep Power: 10 | Re: GT40 & Ford GT
Do us a favor if you get a chance, when they are side by side, take a pic that shows the size comparison. I'm really curious and haven't seen a good pic of that. | |
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03-03-05, 05:06 AM
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| | simonjrwinter 10 tenths 
Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Essex, UK GT40: GTD
Posts: 1,843
Rep Power: 25 | Re: GT40 & Ford GT
You can go off people you know..... [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] | |
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03-03-05, 09:32 AM
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| | Alain V 2 Tenths
Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: Kansas (middle of nowhere) GT40: sold them both!
Posts: 275
Rep Power: 10 | Re: GT40 & Ford GT
Wow, congrats on having the means (and the appropriate taste) to have such beautiful examples in your stable!
One question though,,,,,,,
how on earth do you decide which one to drive??????? | |
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03-03-05, 10:16 AM
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| | kenshiro8 I Have No Life 
Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Milano,Italy GT40: Fujimi 1/24
Posts: 2,318
Rep Power: 30 | Re: GT40 & Ford GT
Hej John,
Wich one is better in your opinion?U are one of the few lucky with the 2 ones...i am just curious to know wich one is better for u (overall..in look, driving, sensations.....everything).
Thx
Paul | 
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03-03-05, 11:53 AM
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| | Jim Downard A Tenth
Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Bremen, Ohio GT40: MDA Mk I
Posts: 150
Rep Power: 7 | Re: GT40 & Ford GT
In reference to Alain's question. I can fix that little problems for you. You can let ME pick one to drive, and YOU can have what's left on any given day. Now THATS a deal I don't think you should pass up. Ha Ha. | |
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03-03-05, 02:32 PM
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| | 40bud 7 Tenths
Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: San Francosco a GT40: GTD Finished in
Posts: 709
Rep Power: 14 | Re: GT40 & Ford GT
Unfortunately I don't own a new Ford GT. However Alan and I had the pleasure of running at SAAC 9 in our CAV and GTD along with the Super Bowl 04 Red GT and it was great. The GT hauled, even in the rain. It is not a production unit and has had some extensive track time and tuning, probably by the Shelby group. | |
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03-03-05, 04:11 PM
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| | 2 Tenths 
Join Date: Mar 2003 GT40: Burlington, Ontario Canada
Posts: 280
Rep Power: 8 | Re: GT40 & Ford GT
Stike2 great choice of cars and congrats to you to own both. Now all you need is a Superformance cobra to finish off the livery.
Kalun I understand the new GT to be 10% bigger. Hence my GT44 monicker. Strike2 can tell us exactly when he goes out to measure as he spends hours looking at,sitting in, and most of all driving these babies. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img] | |
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03-03-05, 04:25 PM
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| | 5 Tenths
Join Date: Feb 2004 GT40: So Cal
Posts: 565
Rep Power: 10 | Re: GT40 & Ford GT
he has a 996 and a Superformance if I recall...fun stuff! | |
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03-03-05, 06:46 PM
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| | Faili F 7 Tenths 
Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Axis Of Evil GT40: A Fake one
Posts: 719
Rep Power: 16 | Re: GT40 & Ford GT
And BEST OF ALL, he is an easy going guy with no "Pompus Ass" attitude. His user name should now be Strike3 (2GTs and Cobra) [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img] | |
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03-03-05, 08:22 PM
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| | Mark Charlton Lifetime Premier Supporter
Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada GT40: GTD #9988
Posts: 430
Rep Power: 10 | Re: GT40 & Ford GT
Life must be terribly droll for people who don't have to make choices.... [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/cool.gif[/img]
John, really, I'm not jealous. Not at all. Really. I'm not. [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/smile.gif[/img] | |
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03-04-05, 12:13 AM
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| | A Tenth
Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Raced Go-Karts in 60\'s /70\'s; built show rods and dragsters; owned new Shelby GT500; trained in mechanical engineering including machining and fabrication. GT40: Danville, California
Posts: 105
Rep Power: 7 | Re: GT40 & Ford GT
Guys
You are great and I appreciate all the comments.
I intend to get them side by side, fronts and rears, when my GT40 is complete from the engine change.
Just not sure which is better - I think they are both great fun. The Ford GT is refined and quiet, while the GT40 is more difficult to get in, louder but performs great.
I started with an SPF Cobra, which I would not part with and its in the blood with all of us.
I decided mid last year that there had to be way to get a Ford GT and I had to have it. That's about the long and short of it. It will be at Club Cobra breakfast at Athens Saturday.
John | |
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03-04-05, 12:18 AM
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| | 10 tenths
Join Date: Jun 2002 GT40: San Francisco Bay Area California USA
Posts: 1,912
Rep Power: 26 | Re: GT40 & Ford GT
I'll try to get my 40 over there for some pictures. It should be interesting seeing them side by side. | |
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03-04-05, 05:03 AM
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| | Tommy Gayer Rookie
Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: a kitogue on the Bayou at the Texas Border GT40: Scratch built 2x3,Ford 302 mostly NASCAR parts on motor.
Posts: 96
Rep Power: 4 | Re: GT40 & Ford GT
very nice!
can we see some more photos, close ups
thanks | |
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03-04-05, 01:07 PM
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| | Faili F 7 Tenths
Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Axis Of Evil GT40: A Fake one
Posts: 719
Rep Power: 16 | Re: GT40 & Ford GT
I shall move my Lazy A$$ and be at the Athens burger, even though it is a very very long ride (About 3 miles from my house). [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/grin.gif[/img] | |
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03-04-05, 08:32 PM
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| | A Tenth
Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Raced Go-Karts in 60\'s /70\'s; built show rods and dragsters; owned new Shelby GT500; trained in mechanical engineering including machining and fabrication. GT40: Danville, California
Posts: 105
Rep Power: 7 | Re: GT40 & Ford GT
Faili and Howard;
Good that I got an idea to get you both out to the breakfast. Apparently rains should be over tonight.
Look forward to meeting.
John | |
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03-05-05, 10:02 PM
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| | 10 tenths
Join Date: Jun 2002 GT40: San Francisco Bay Area California USA
Posts: 1,912
Rep Power: 26 | Re: GT40 & Ford GT
Here's the difference | |
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